Clorinde Best Build Guide

Comprehensive Clorinde guide for Genshin Impact. Learn Clorinde's best build, team, signature weapon, kit, and materials for this 5-Star Geo DPS Claymore user.

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Clorinde Character Overview, Base Stats, and Tier

Character Profile

Gacha Art	Rarity
	Element	Electro
	Weapon	Sword
	Ascend Stat	CRIT Rate 19.2%
	Region	Fontaine
	Birthday	September 20
	Roles	On-Field DPS
How To Get	Can only be pulled during Clorinde's Limited-Time Banner (Currently not available)

Base Stats

Clorinde is a 5-star Electro Sword character that wields a Sword in Genshin Impact. Her gameplay focuses on being an on-field Electro DPS, Ability to heal herself using "Bond-Of-Life" in her kit allowing her to make use of Absolution and Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy. Lore-wise, Clorinde is known as the strongest Champion Duelist in Fontaine and was once Furina's bodyguard.

Clorinde's Tier & Rating

What Kind Of Character Is Clorinde?

Clorinde is a character that mainly focuses on dealing damage with Electro-infused Normal Attacks. She has Bond-Of-Life in her kit that gives her the ability to heal herself but she converts outside healing to Bond Of Life. She requires reactions to deal powerful damage so she is a character to pick for various Electro -Comps.

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Clorinde’s Roles, Playstyle, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Electro On-Field DPS

Clorinde is a 5-star Electro On-Field DPS who deals most of her damage during her Night Vigil state, where her Normal Attacks become Electro-infused pistol shots and her Elemental Skill changes into Impale the Night.

Pros and Cons of On-Field Electro DPS Clorinde

Best Build for Clorinde

While Clorinde has enough gameplay flexibility to allow for various team comps and builds, she only has a few setups that are viable or competitive in the current state of the meta. See below for our recommended build:

Clorinde's Best Setup Is Overload

Weapon	Absolution
Best Artifact	Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy x4
Artifact Main Stats	Sands: ATK% Goblet: Electro DMG Bonus Circlet: CRIT Rate or DMG
Priority Sub-Stat	Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate or DMG > ATK% > Elemental Mastery (if Aggravate)
Recommended Team

Recommended Stat Goals for On-Field DPS Clorinde

Maintaining a balanced CRIT Rate to CRIT DMG ratio (1:2) allows for better average DPS. Make sure to account for Clorinde gaining additional CRIT Rate from one of her passives so you don't overcap.

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Best Weapon for Clorinde

As an ATK-scaling DPS, Clorinde will appreciate swords with decent CRIT, ATK and Normal Attack damage bonuses, but you can make do with any high ATK option instead. See below for our top recommendations:

Premium Weapons for Clorinde

	Weapon	How to Get Rating
Best	Absolution	Get from Limited Banners - A CRIT DMG main-stat weapon whose passive has an additional free CRIT DMG boost, which lets you focus on CRIT Rate on Clorinde's Artifacts for an appealing CRIT Ratio. - This is her Signature Weapon, making it the only 5-star limited sword with a passive that interacts with Bond of Life (BoL) and her obvious best-in-slot option. - This weapon is also considerably generalist since the CRIT DMG boost part of the passive isn't tied to any trigger condition, making it usable for almost every damage-type sword character as a stat-stick.
2nd	Haran Geppaku Futsu	Get from Limited Banners - A strong CRIT Rate sword let will you prioritize CRIT DMG sub-stats more. - A weapon with a passive that complements Clorinde's intended playstyle thanks to its Elemental DMG Bonus and Normal Attack DMG buff that both directly benefit the Normal Attacks she performs during Night Vigil state - Be mindful of Clorinde's total CRIT Rate since there is a chance she might go over 100% as a result of her ascension stat being CRIT Rate as well.
3rd	Beyond the Chrysalis	Get from Limited Banners - Another high CRIT DMG weapon as a result of the main stat and passive, allowing you to achieve an impressive CRIT Ratio. - The passive has three buffs that the equipping character will slowly activate one after the other after using their Skill or Burst. Since Clorinde uses both abilities in her usual combos, she can quickly gain all the buffs and take advantage of the CRIT DMG increase and the Energy Regen effect.
4th	Mistsplitter Reforged Azurelight Uraku Misugiri Light of Foliar Incision Primordial Jade Cutter Summit Shaper	Get from Limited Banners - These are all viable CRIT stat sticks that provide Clorinde with useful offensive stats. - Mistsplitter Reforged provides a strong Elemental DMG Bonus, while Uraku Misugiri directly boosts Normal Attack DMG. - Azurelight is another high base ATK weapon with a CRIT Rate main stat. While she cannot maintain the second half of the passive over her entire combo, she can still access the ATK% buff portion of the passive. - Light of Foliar Incision can be useful in reaction-focused teams where Clorinde can make use of its Elemental Mastery-based passive. - The Jade Cutter is a serviceable CRIT Rate weapon that has a modest ATK% buff based on the user's HP. - Summit Shaper is usable in a team where Clorinde has a reliable shield, and the modest ATK% buff is still appreciated. - While their passives are not specifically tailored to Clorinde, their combination of CRIT and offensive effects makes them reliable stat-sticks or alternatives.
5th	The Black Sword Heretic's Molten Blade	Get from Battle Pass - Both are useful CRIT Rate options that improve Clorinde's average DPS while also providing additional offensive effects. - The Black Sword increases Normal Attack DMG, and its healing can be converted into Bond of Life while Clorinde is in the Night Vigil state. - Heretic's Molten Blade instead provides additional ATK after using her Elemental Skill, but requires the character to travel some distance to gain the buff. Since Clorinde's gameplay is very mobile, she has no issue activating and maintaining said passive. - Either option offers roughly the same benefits and DPS output, so the choice will depend on Clorinde's team and the weapon's Refinement Level.

CRIT main-stat swords are generally preferred for traditional DPSes like Clorinde, but ATK weapons can also perform well if your Artifacts already provide enough CRIT.

Free-to-Play Friendly (F2P Weapons) for Clorinde

	Weapon	How to Get Rating
Best F2P (Forge)	Finale Of The Deep	Fontaine Craftable (Forgeable) Weapon - The ATK main stat works well with Clorinde's ATK-scaling attacks and Elemental Burst. - Its passive provides Bond of Life and increases ATK after the Bond of Life is cleared, which fits naturally into Clorinde's gameplay. - Clorinde's healing mechanics make it easy for her to activate the weapon's effect during her rotations. - Best at Refinement Level 5 (R5).
2nd (Event)	Calamity of Eshu	Reward From Past Event (Iktomi Spiritseeking Scrolls) - A strong option for Clorinde when she is protected by a Shield, which allows her to activate the weapon's passive. - Its Normal Attack DMG and CRIT Rate bonuses directly improve the attacks Clorinde uses most during Night Vigil. - It works especially well in teams that already include a shielder, allowing Clorinde to maintain its bonuses while attacking. - This weapon is no longer obtainable if you missed its original event, but remains a strong option for players who already own it.
3rd (4-Star)	Exaiphanes Blade	Get From Progressing Snezhnaya Archon Quest - Exaiphanes Blade provides CRIT Rate and high Base ATK, making it useful for improving Clorinde's overall offensive stats as a CRIT stat-stick despite the passive being locked to the Traveler. - Can be considered if you have no intention of utilizing the Cryo Traveler.

For Free-to-Play options, Finale Of The Deep is one of Clorinde's most useful craftable weapons thanks to its ATK boost and natural synergy with her Bond of Life mechanics. Calamity of Eshu is another strong option if you already have the event weapon and use a shielded team, while the Exaiphanes Blade can be used as a CRIT stat-stick.

Clorinde Best Artifacts

Clorinde's kit has very specific mechanics that have clear choices when it comes to Artifact sets. See below for our top recommendations:

Artifact	Recommendation Details
Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy	★★★★★ - A set that is particularly well suited to Clorinde because its 4-piece effect activates whenever her Bond of Life changes. - Clorinde naturally gains and consumes Bond of Life throughout her Night Vigil state, allowing her to maintain the set's DMG bonuses with little extra effort. - Her best overall artifact set for personal damage, making a strong 4-piece set the main target for her builds.
Thundering Fury	★★★★・ - A decent alternative that provides Electro DMG from its 2-piece effect while also improving several Electro-related reactions with its 4-piece effect. - Its Skill cooldown reduction is especially useful for Clorinde in reaction-focused teams, allowing her to access her Skill more frequently during longer rotations. - Particularly valuable in Aggravate and Quickbloom teams where Clorinde can consistently trigger the reactions needed to activate the set's effects.
2-pc. Electro DMG% 2-pc. ATK%	★★★・・ - Any mixed sets that pair the stats that benefit Clorinde the most can function as decent transitional sets, especially for new players who do not yet have access to her other options. - Aside from the two sets listed here, you can mix and match 2-piece set effects while farming for a full 4-piece set. - The setup is not strict, and you can also use any combination of Electro DMG%, Normal Attack DMG%, and ATK% 2-piece set artifacts.

Artifact Stat Priority

	Main: Flat HP Sub: CRIT Rate or DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge or Elemental Mastery (Aggravate)
	Main: Flat ATK Sub: CRIT Rate or DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge or Elemental Mastery (Aggravate)
	Main: ATK% or Elemental Mastery Sub: CRIT Rate or DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery
	Main: Electro DMG Bonus or ATK% Sub: CRIT Rate or DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery
	Main: CRIT Rate or DMG Sub: CRIT Rate or DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge or Elemental Mastery (Aggravate)

Find a Balance Between Offensive Stats and ER

Clorinde's Elemental Burst is useful for dealing additional Electro DMG and can also help set up her next on-field sequence. However, her Skill-enhanced Normal Attacks remain the main focus of her rotations, so her Burst does not need to be used every rotation in every team.

But if you can manage to meet Clorinde's Energy Recharge (ER) needs for your specific team and rotation first, then using her Burst every rotation is within reason, though you'd still need to balance her CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK%.

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Best Team Comp Clorinde

Premium Overload Team

DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Clorinde	Durin	Nicole	Chevreuse
Details
- Clorinde is the team's main DPS, dealing consistent Electro DMG through her rapid attacks in her Skill state. - Durin is the primary source of Off-Field Pyro to trigger Overload while also applying more Electro RES shred to enemies. - Nicole supplies a teamwide ATK% buff and acts as the primary sustain with her durable ATK-based shield. Additionally, teaming her up with Durin lets you gain access to their Hexerei passives and strong DMG% from the Celestial Gift set. - Chevreuse is the premiere Overload support that gives the team with healing, teamwide ATK% buff and Pyro and Electro RES Shred.

The abundance of offensive buffs supplied by an Overload team is greatly appreciated by nearly every Pyro or Electro DPS that don't have particular kit restrictions. Clorinde is one of many, and this should be her best performing setup where she deals the majority of the team's total DPS.

It's important to note that an Overload comp is typically centered around Chevreuse, who, especially at C6, specializes in elevating pure Overload comps with her RES Shred that is dependent on having only Electro and Pyro teammates alongside her.

Other Team Comps For Clorinde

Lunar-Charged Team Comp

Team		Detail
Clorinde	Ineffa	- Ineffa contributes Off-Field Electro DMG and Lunar-Charged reactions, while Columbina is your source of Hydro application and Lunar DMG% buffs. - Sucrose has Elemental Mastery buff while also shredding Elemental RES shred to improve the team's overall reaction damage. - Since Clorinde doesn't deal direct Lunar-Charged DMG, her damage contribution will be lesser than Ineffa's.
Columbina	Sucrose

F2P-Friendly Team Comp

Team		Detail
Clorinde	Fischl	- A F2P friendly team comp that uses free characters or easily obtainable ones. - Clorinde takes the field as the team's main DPS, triggering Hyperbloom while dealing consistent Electro DMG. - Dendro Traveler provides reliable Off-Field Dendro application to create Dendro Cores, while Xingqiu applies Hydro and generates additional Cores. - Fischl provides additional Off-Field Electro DMG, helping trigger Hyperbloom.
Dendro Traveler	Xingqiu

Clorinde's Team Rotations and Combos

Basic Team Rotation for On-Field DPS Clorinde

Clorinde's rotation revolves around setting up her teammates first, then maximizing her Night Vigil state by alternating between her pistol attacks and Impale the Night.

Her basic gameplay loop is to use Normal Attacks when her Bond of Life is below 100%, then use her Skill to consume the Bond of Life and perform a stronger Impale the Night.

Note!	Clorinde's basic Skill combo is N3E, repeating three Normal Attacks followed by Impale the Night. If she starts with enough Bond of Life, she can use her Skill first before beginning the N3E sequence.

Optimal Clorinde Combos

This combo makes efficient use of Clorinde's Bond of Life by repeatedly building it with her pistol attacks before consuming it with Impale the Night. It also keeps her on the field for most of her Night Vigil duration.

Note!	If Clorinde begins Night Vigil with at least 100% Bond of Life, she can use Impale the Night immediately before starting the regular Normal Attack → Skill sequence. Her Elemental Burst can also provide enough Bond of Life to alter the opening of her combo.

Basics of Using Clorinde (Beginner Guide)

On-Field Electro Bond of Life DPS

Clorinde is an On-Field Electro damage dealer who enters the Night Vigil state through her Elemental Skill, allowing her Normal Attacks to become rapid Electro pistol shots while giving her access to a special attack called Impale the Night.

Her main damage comes from combining her pistol attacks with Impale the Night while managing her Bond of Life.

Enter Night Vigil Through Skill

When Clorinde activates her Elemental Skill, she enters the Night Vigil state and changes her Normal Attacks into Swift Hunt pistol attacks that deal Electro DMG.

Her Skill is also replaced by Impale the Night, a lunging attack that deals Electro DMG and is treated as Normal Attack DMG.

Use Bond of Life To Enhance Impale the Night

Clorinde's Elemental Skill gives her Bond of Life and activates Night Vigil. While in this state, healing received from other sources is converted into additional Bond of Life.

Her special Skill, Impale the Night becomes stronger based on Clorinde's current Bond of Life, making Bond of Life management an important part of her Skill rotation.

Bond of Life Prevents Healing

Bond of Life (BoL) is a mechanic introduced in Fontaine that impedes healing from affecting the character's HP bar. Instead, healing will first clear the Bond of Life, which appears as a red border around the HP bar, before the character can truly receive any healing. This essentially means you need double the amount of healing when a character has this status.

Use Swift Hunt And Impale the Night Together

During Night Vigil, Clorinde uses her pistol attacks to build Bond of Life before activating Impale the Night. Using the two attacks together forms the core of her gameplay.

Burst Deals AoE Electro DMG

Clorinde's Elemental Burst, Last Lightfall, deals multiple Electro attacks against nearby opponents before giving her Bond of Life.

Her Burst is used alongside her Skill rotation rather than as her primary source of sustained damage.

Gain Bond of Life Through Her Burst

Clorinde's Elemental Burst, Last Lightfall, deals multiple instances of Electro DMG and gives her Bond of Life. This can help prepare her for a stronger Impale the Night at the start of her Skill rotation.

Note!	Clorinde's Burst has a 60 Energy cost, so having enough Energy Recharge (ER) helps maintain smooth rotations.

Stack Dark-Shattering Flame For More Damage

Her first Ascension passive, Dark-Shattering Flame, grants Clorinde a stack whenever a nearby party member triggers an Electro-related reaction. Each stack increases the damage of her Electro Normal Attacks and Last Lightfall.

Clorinde can gain up to three stacks, so maintaining frequent reactions helps keep this damage bonus active.

Gain Free CRIT Rate

Clorinde's other passive gives her a modest CRIT Rate boost whenever she gains or loses Bond of Life (BoL). This makes it easier to build a balanced CRIT Rate-to-DMG ratio, but it can lead to a particular issue where she can go over 100% CRIT Rate when equipped with a CRIT Rate main-stat weapon.

Elemental Skill, Burst and Abilities Guide for Clorinde

How To Use Clorinde's Skills & Passives?

On-Field Electro DPS with Bond of Life Mechanics

Clorinde's abilities are designed around managing a unique in-game mechanic called Bond of Life (BoL) while she is on the field. Her Normal Attacks in her Night Vigil state and Elemental Burst generate a certain amount of of Bond of Life based on her HP.

Her Special Skill, Impale the Night, then consumes Bond of Life to deal damage, where its at its strongest after Clorinde gains 100% or more Bond of Life.

Manage Bond of Life with Normal Attacks and Skill

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Elemental Skill Summary

Hunter's Vigil

Upon activation: - Deals Electro DMG. - Enters Night Vigil. - Converts Normal Attacks into Swift Hunt. - Converts Skill into Impale the Night. Night Vigil - Swift Hunt deals Electro DMG and generates Bond of Life (BoL). - Impale the Night consumes Bond of Life to deal damage and heal Clorinde.> - Other healing is converted into Bond of Life. - Clorinde leaves Night Vigil when she leaves the field. └ If BoL = 0%, perform a lunging strike. └ If BoL > 100%, heal Clorinde based on BoL. Increases AoE and DMG dealt by lunging strike. └ If BoL <= 100% use Impale the Night: Pact. This deals the highest damage out of the three thresholds.

Clorinde's Night Vigil state is where most of the Bond of Life (BoL) is generated and used. Normal Attacks become Swift Hunt, which converts her Normal Attacks to deal Electro DMG and generate Bond of Life, while Elemental Skill converts to Impale the Night, which consumes BoL.

For the best damage, use Impale the Night after you hit her Bond of Life threshold.

Note!	Clorinde can get interrupted while in the Night Vigil state, so having a shielder teammate will make her rotations more comfortable to play.

Bond of Life Impedes Healing

Bond of Life is a gameplay mechanic that manifests as a red border around the affected character's HP. When Bond of Life is active, the character cannot receive HP from healing conventionally.

Instead, this healing clears the Bond of Life first. Once you clear the Bond of Life, the red border around the character's HP bar disappears, and any healing received after cleansing the Bond of Life should restore HP as usual.

Use Burst for Damage and Bond of Life

Icon	Elemental Burst Description
Last Lightfall	Clorinde gains Bond of Life based on her Max HP, then performs a series of attacks that deal AoE Electro DMG.

Clorinde's Elemental Burst generates a large amount of Bond of Life for her ▲Impale the Night special Skill, while also providing AoE Electro DMG. Using it before or during her field time can let her reach the Bond of Life threshold sooner.

Trigger Electro Reactions For Her Passive

Icon	Ascension 1 Passive Description
Dark-Shattering Flame	After a nearby party member triggers an Electro-related reaction, Clorinde's Normal Attack and Burst DMG increases based on her ATK for 15s. This effect can stack up to 3 times, with each stack tracked independently.

Dark-Shattering Flame rewards teams that consistently trigger Electro-related reactions, but this should be no problem in most of Clorinde's teams.

However, this does let her have inherent synergy with Fischl who also has a similar requirement for her 'Begone Thy Sinful Hex' passive.

Use Bond of Life To Gain CRIT Rate

Icon	Ascension 4 Passive Description
Lawful Remuneration	When Clorinde's Bond of Life is at least 100% of her Max HP, increasing or decreasing her Bond of Life grants CRIT Rate for 15s. This can stack up to 2 times. During Night Vigil, 100% of healing received is converted into Bond of Life.

Clorinde gains a CRIT Rate buff whenever she consumes BoL at 100% or more, for a total of 20% additional CRIT Rate. Generally, this is easily achievable after 2 uses of ▲Impale the Night special Skill at the start of her rotation.

Should You Pull for Clorinde's Constellation Or Best Weapon?

Prioritize Clorinde's Constellations

Signature VS Constellation
C2 > C1 or Absolution

C2 is a Good Stopping Point

Clorinde's Signature Weapon and her constellations are both going to upgrade her performance by a decent amount, but investing more into Clorinde's constellations yields the best results. Aside from the damage bonus, C2 notably gives her a means of getting increased interruption resistance, which should make Clorinde's gameplay feel more comfortable. But as a recommendation, if Absolution is on a banner with another weapon you can see yourself using, you can choose to roll for her Signature Weapon. Consider getting her constellations if this is not the case for you.

Recommendation If You Have Haran Geppaku Futsu
C2 > C1 > Absolution

Other 5-Star Crit Swords Are Competitive

The gap between other 5-star swords with a crit substat, such as the Uraku Misugiri, Haran Geppaku Futsu or Mistsplitter Reforged, and her Signature Weapon is noticeably small, allowing Clorinde to use these weapons without a significant dip in her performance. Going for her constellations in this case can be ideal.

Clorinde's Constellations & Effects

Clorinde's Constellation Name is Rapperia

Rapperia

Ascension Materials for Clorinde Talents & Level

Character Level Talent

Materials Needed for Level Ascension

Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80
Vajrada Amethyst Sliver x 1 Vajrada Amethyst Fragment x 9 Vajrada Amethyst Chunk x 9 Transoceanic Pearl x 18 Transoceanic Chunk x 30 Xenochromatic Crystal x 12 Lumitoile x 108 Fontemer Unihorn x 26
Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90
Vajrada Amethyst Sliver x 1 Vajrada Amethyst Fragment x 9 Vajrada Amethyst Chunk x 9 Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone x 6 Transoceanic Pearl x 18 Transoceanic Chunk x 30 Xenochromatic Crystal x 36 Lumitoile x 168 Fontemer Unihorn x 46

Lumitoile Farm Routes

Farm Routes

Lumitoile Location & How To Farm

Level 1	Default
Level 2	Teachings Of Justice x3 Transoceanic Pearl x6
Level 3	Guide To Justice x2 Transoceanic Chunk x3
Level 4	Guide To Justice x4 Transoceanic Chunk x4
Level 5	Guide To Justice x6 Transoceanic Chunk x6
Level 6	Guide To Justice x9 Transoceanic Chunk x9
Level 7	Philosophies Of Justice x4 Xenochromatic Crystal x4 Everamber x1
Level 8	Philosophies Of Justice x6 Xenochromatic Crystal x6 Everamber x1
Level 9	Philosophies Of Justice x12 Xenochromatic Crystal x9 Everamber x2
Level 10	Philosophies Of Justice x16 Xenochromatic Crystal x12 Everamber x2 Crown of Insight x1
Level 11	Unlocked via Constellation
Level 12	Unlocked via Constellation
Level 13	Unlocked via Constellation

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Clorinde Skills & Talents Details

Who Is Clorinde?

A Champion Duelist from Fontaine

Clorinde's superb swordsmanship and skill paved her path into being a Champion Duelist. While working, she is a strict enactor of justice and maintains professionalism. However, her experience as the strongest Champion Duelist was never without regrets.

Member of the Marechaussee Hunters

Clorinde's lesser known identity is being a member of the Marechaussee Hunters. Her Master personally taught Clorinde the generational swordsmanship of the organization. Up to now, Clorinde uses that very swordsmanship as a Champion Duelist.

Tabletop RPG Enthusiast

One of Clorinde's few interests is Tabletop RPG. Navia introduced her to the "Tabletop Troupe" where she soon became a regular and gained experience as both a Player and Game Master. Though her expertise in being a Game Master is honed by Navia's weird and wonderful ideas as a Player.

A Senior Game Master

In Clorinde's Story Quest, it was revealed that Clorinde holds a position as a Senior Game Master at the "Tabletop Troupe." While the script during that quest didn't go as expected, she stabilized the situation and prevented at least one participant from realizing something went wrong.

Clorinde Voice Actor & Their Notable Roles

English Voice Actor: Crystal Lee

Japanese Voice Actor: Ishikawa Yui

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