Comprehensive Gaming guide for Genshin Impact. Learn Gaming's best build, team, kit, constellation, and materials for this 5-Star Pyro DPS Claymore user.
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Gaming Tier & Review

Tier & Rating
| Overall Tier | ||||||||||||||
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| A | ||||||||||||||
| On-Field | Off-Field | DPS | Support | Sustain | ||||||||||
| A | - | A | - | - | ||||||||||
**The Tiers above are ranked in 6 levels. With SS being the highest and D the lowest.
Tiers: SS → S → A → B → C → D
** Tiers above are at Zero Constellations
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What Kind Of Character Is Gaming?
Gaming Is A Pyro Plunge Attack Damage Dealer
Gaming is a character that mainly deals damage using plunged attacks. His skill counts as a Plunging Attack and his Elemental Burst allows him to continuously deal plunge attack damage.
Decreases & Increases HP
Plunge Attacks will reduce and heal HP when using Elemental Skill's Plunge Attacks. This allows him to be an excellent character for various artifacts and Furina.
Strengths & Weakness Of Gaming
| Strengths |
|---|
| - Powerful DMG at AoE and Single Target. - Competitive damage even at end-game. |
| Weakness |
| - Needs constellation to be competitive against 5 star characters. - Can be risky to use for beginners because of his HP mechanic. |
Gaming Best Build
Gaming Is Best Built As A Pyro Main DPS
| Weapon | Beacon Of The Reed Sea |
|---|---|
| Substitute | 1. Wolf's Gravestone2. Serpent Spine3. Lithic Blade4. Prototype Archaic |
| Best Artifact | Marechaussee Hunter x4 |
| Artifact Stats | Sands: ATK% Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus Circlet: CRIT DMG or Rate |
| Priority Sub-Stats | 1. CRIT DMG 2. CRIT Rate 3. ATK% 4. Elemental Mastery |
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Gaming is a Pyro damage dealer that mainly focuses on dealing Plunge damage to enemies. He has a mechanic that increases and decreases HP allowing him to make use of Marechaussee Hunter.
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Gaming Best Weapon
Best Weapons For Main DPS Gaming
| Weapon | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Beacon Of The Reed Sea | CRIT Rate 33.1% (Lvl. 90) - CRIT Rate is amazing for building. - Increases ATK by 20% and HP% for survivability. |
| 2nd | Wolf's Gravestone | ATK 33.1% (Lvl. 90) - Greatly increase ATK of Gaming. - Can buff the ATK of the team but with strict condition. - You need to build CRIT on Artifacts more. |
| 3rd | Serpent Spine | CRIT Rate 27.6% (Lvl. 90) - Greatly increases DMG of Gaming. - Shielder is recommended when using this weapon. |
| 4th | Lithic Blade | ATK 41.3% (Lvl. 90) - Greatly increases ATK and CRIT Rate. - To maximize the effects, you need to use Liyue characters only. |
| 5th (F2P-Limited) | Mailed Flower | Elemental Mastery 110 (Lvl. 90) - Amazing weapon for Vaporize teams especially at R5. - You need to build CRIT on Artifacts more. |
| 6th (F2P) | Blackcliff Slasher | CRIT DMG 55.1% (Lvl. 90) - Great ATK & CRIT DMG Stat Stick. - Effect does not activate when against single enemies like bosses. |
| 7th (F2P) | Prototype Archaic | ATK 27.6% (Lvl. 90) -Decent Free-to-play choice. - You do not need to refine since the effect is not that good with Gaming. |
ATK Boosting weapons or Elemental Mastery weapons with CRIT are recommended. Elemental Mastery is good for reaction focused team like Burgreon or vaporize.
All Weapon ListGaming Best Artifacts
Best Artifact For Main DPS Gaming
| Artifacts | |
|---|---|
| Best | Marechaussee Hunter4-Piece |
| Substitute 1 | Crimson Witch Of Flames4-Piece |
| Substitute 2 | Vermillion Hereafter4-Piece |
Artifact Stat Priority
![]() | Main: Flat HP Sub: ATK% / Energy Recharge |
|---|---|
![]() | Main: Flat ATK Sub: ATK% / Energy Recharge |
![]() | Main: ATK% or Elemental Mastery Sub: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG/ ATK% / Elemental Mastery |
![]() | Main: Pyro DMG Bonus Sub: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG/ ATK% / Elemental Mastery |
![]() | Main: CRIT Rate or DMG Sub: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery |
Choose The Artifact With Best Sub-Stat
Marchausse Hunter is the best artifact for Main DPS build mainly because of the CRIT Rate that it gives. Vermillion Hereafter and Crimson Witch Of Flames can produce a better damage but requires more farming.
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Gaming Best Team Comp
Gaming Works Best As A Main DPS In Plunge Focused Teams
| Main DPS | Heal | Support | Sub-DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
Gaming | Xianyun | Bennett | Furina |
| Details | |||
| - Xianyun can greatly increase the DMG of Plunge attacks of Gaming while enabling Furina's buff to increase quickly. - Gaming's HP movement skills will produce more stack of Furina's Fanfare faster and Furina also allows Gaming to deal vaporize damage on enemies. - Bennett is mainly in the comp for ATK Buff and Pyro Resonance. | |||
Other Characters That Works With Gaming
| Character | Sub | Details |
|---|---|---|
Bennett Xianyun | Sucrose Kazuha | - Any DMG boosting character can be a good replacement for Xianyun or Bennett especially if they can wear Viridescent Venerer. Just make sure to have a healer in the team if you are using Furina. |
Furina | Xingqiu Yelan | - You need to do several normal attack between plunges to use Xingqiu or Yelan. |
Free To Play Friendly Party
| Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Sub-DPS | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
Gaming | Lynette | Xingqiu | Bennett |
| Details | |||
| - A Plunge Comp that is composed of mostly free characters. | |||
Gaming Ascension Materials
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Materials Needed for Level Ascension
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80 |
|---|
Agnidus Agate Sliver x 1 Agnidus Agate Fragment x 9 Agnidus Agate Chunk x 9 Slime Condensate x 18 Slime Secretions x 30 Slime Concentrate x 12 Starconch x 108 Emperor's Resolution x 26 |
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90 |
Agnidus Agate Sliver x 1 Agnidus Agate Fragment x 9 Agnidus Agate Chunk x 9 Agnidus Agate Gemstone x 6 Slime Condensate x 18 Slime Secretions x 30 Slime Concentrate x 36 Starconch x 168 Emperor's Resolution x 46 |
Talent Materials For Gaming
| Level 1 | Default |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | Teachings of Prosperity x3 Slime Condensate x6 |
| Level 3 | Guide to Prosperity x2 Slime Secretions x3 |
| Level 4 | Guide to Prosperity x4 Slime Secretions x4 |
| Level 5 | Guide to Prosperity x6 Slime Secretions x6 |
| Level 6 | Guide to Prosperity x9 Slime Secretions x9 |
| Level 7 | Philosophies of Prosperity x4 Slime Concentrate x4 Lightless Mass x1 |
| Level 8 | Philosophies of Prosperity x6 Slime Concentrate x6 Lightless Mass x1 |
| Level 9 | Philosophies of Prosperity x12 Slime Concentrate x9 Lightless Mass x2 |
| Level 10 | Philosophies of Prosperity x16 Slime Concentrate x12 Lightless Mass x2 Crown of Insight x1 |
| Level 11 | Unlocked via Constellation |
| Level 12 | Unlocked via Constellation |
| Level 13 | Unlocked via Constellation |
Gaming 's Recommended Talent Priority
| Talent | Level Up Priority |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack: Stellar Rend | ★★・・・ |
| Bestial Ascent (Elemental Skill) | ★★★★★ |
| Suanni's Gilded Dance (Elemental Burst) | ★★★★・ |
Gaming Skill Guide & How To Use Gaming
Recommended Rotation For Gaming
| Recommended Rotation | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Unleash off-field supports. |
| 2 | Switch to Gaming and use Elemental Skill then Elemental Burst. |
| 3 | Use Normal Attacks while Manchai is heading towards you. |
| 4 | Use Elemental Skill when the lion returns and repeat until Elemental Burst runs out. |
| 5 | Repeat Step 1. |
Uses Of Gaming's Elemental Skill
Elemental Skill → Plunge Attack To Deal Damage
Using Elemental Skill raises Gaming up in the air allowing him to do a plunge attack damage towards enemies and decreases his own HP dealing powerful Pyro damage. Unlocking the passive will recover his HP every time he hits an opponent with this move.
Uses Of Gaming's Elemental Burst
Summons A Companion That Will Allow Him To Loop Elemental Skill
Using Elemental Burst will summon a pet called Man Chai. Every time this pet get close to Gaming, the Elemental Skill cooldown will reset allowing Gaming to do special plunge once again.

▲A Lion Mark will appear once Man Chai goes to Gaming.
Should You Pull for Gaming's Constellation Or Best Weapon?
Aim for C6 if You Are Able To
| Constellation Priority |
|---|
| C6 > C4 > C2 |
C6 Makes Him a Capable Carry
Prior to C6, Gaming's performance as a carry will be in-line with other 4-star DPS, which is usually unremarkable. After obtaining C6, he starts outputting enough damage to rival even the more recent 5-star carries, provided you have all the pieces to make his best team. If you'd like Gaming to become a competitive on-field DPS. getting his C6 is ideal.
Gaming is a Pyro main DPS that focuses on using Plunge attack as a main source of damage. He has a wide AoE and competitive damage making him a good DPS for your teams.
Gaming's Constellations & Effects
| Rating | Constellation Effect |
|---|---|
| ★★★★・ | C1: Bringer Of Blessing When the Suanni Man Chai from Suanni's Glided Dance meets back up with Gaming, it will heal 15% of Gaming's HP. |
| ★★★・・ | C2: Plum Blossoms Underfoot When Gaming receives healing and this instance of healing overflows, his ATK will be increased by 20% for 5s. |
| ★★★・・ | C3: Creations Of Star And Moon Increases the Level of Bestial Ascent by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| ★★★★・ | C4: Soar Across Mountains When Bestial Ascent's Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider hits an opponent, it will restore 2 Energy to Gaming. This effect can be triggered once every 0.2s. |
| ★★・・・ | C5: Evil-Daunting Roar Increases the Level of Suanni's Gilded Dance by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| ★★★★★ | C6: To Tame All Beasts Bestial Ascent's Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider CRIT Rate increased by 20% and CRIT DMG increased by 40%, and its attack radius will be increased. |
Gaming's Constellation Name is Leo Expergiscens
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Gaming Skills & Talents Details
Normal Attack: Stellar Rend
Normal Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 83.9% | 90.7% | 97.5% | 107.3% | 114.1% | 121.9% | 132.6% | 143.3% | 154.1% | 165.8% | 177.5% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 79.0% | 85.5% | 91.9% | 101.1% | 107.5% | 114.9% | 125.0% | 135.1% | 145.2% | 156.3% | 167.3% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 106.6% | 115.3% | 124.0% | 136.4% | 145.1% | 155.0% | 168.6% | 182.3% | 195.9% | 210.8% | 225.7% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 127.9% | 138.4% | 148.8% | 163.7% | 174.1% | 186.0% | 202.3% | 218.7% | 235.1% | 252.9% | 270.8% |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Charged Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous spinning attacks against all nearby opponents.At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charged Attack Cyclic DMG | 62.5% | 67.6% | 72.7% | 80.0% | 85.1% | 90.9% | 98.9% | 106.9% | 114.9% | 123.6% | 132.3% |
| Charged Attack Final DMG | 113% | 122% | 132% | 145% | 154% | 164% | 179% | 193% | 208% | 224% | 239% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 40/s | 40/s | 40/s | 40/s | 40/s | 40/s | 40/s | 40/s | 40/s | 40/s | 40/s |
| Max Duration | 5s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 5s |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Plunging Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Gathering the power of Pyro, Yanfei plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Pyro DMG upon impact with the ground. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plunge DMG | 64.1% | 69.4% | 74.6% | 82.0% | 87.3% | 93.2% | 101.4% | 109.6% | 117.8% | 126.8% | 135.8% |
| Low Plunge DMG | 128% | 139% | 149% | 164% | 174% | 186% | 203% | 219% | 236% | 254% | 271% |
| High Plunge DMG | 160% | 173% | 186% | 205% | 218% | 233% | 253% | 274% | 294% | 317% | 339% |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Bestial Ascent (Elemental Skill)
| Effect |
|---|
| Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous spinning attacks against all nearby opponents.At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | lv12 | Lv13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider DMG | 230.4% | 247.7% | 265.0% | 288.0% | 305.3% | 322.6% | 345.6% | 368.6% | 391.7% | 414.7% | 437.8% | 460.8% | 489.6% |
| HP Cost | 15% Max HP | 15% Max HP | 15% Max HP | 15% Max HP | 15% Max HP | 15% Max HP | 15% Max HP | 15% Max HP | 15% Max HP | 15% Max HP | 15% Max HP | 15% Max HP | 15% Max HP |
| CD | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Done Deal (Elemental Burst)
| Effect |
|---|
| Gaming enters Wushou Stance, briefly applying Pyro to him, recovering a fixed amount of HP, and summons his companion, the Suanni Man Chai, to smash into his target, dealing AoE Pyro DMG. After bashing its target, Man Chai will roll to a nearby location before moving towards Gaming. When it links up with Gaming, Man Chai will leave the field and reset the CD for Gaming's Elemental Skill, Bestial Ascent. While Wushou Stance is active, his resistance to interruption is increased, and when Gaming lands with Charmed Cloudstrider attack or completes the forward pounce attack from Bestial Ascent with over 50% HP, he will summon Man Chai again.Each Gaming can only have 1 Man Chai on the field simultaneously. This effect will be canceled once Gaming leaves the field. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suanni Man Chai Smash DMG | 370.4% | 398.2% | 426.0% | 463.0% | 490.8% | 518.6% | 555.6% | 592.6% | 629.7% | 666.7% | 703.8% | 740.8% | 787.1% |
| Skill Healing | 30% Max HP | 30% Max HP | 30% Max HP | 30% Max HP | 30% Max HP | 30% Max HP | 30% Max HP | 30% Max HP | 30% Max HP | 30% Max HP | 30% Max HP | 30% Max HP | 30% Max HP |
| Wushou Stance Duration | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s |
| CD | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s |
| Energy Cost | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Dance Of Amity
| Effect |
|---|
| After Bestial Ascent's Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider hits an opponent, Gaming will regain 1.5% of his Max HP once every 0.2s for 0.8s. |
Air Of Prosperity
| Effect |
|---|
| When Gaming has less than 50% HP, he will receive a 20% Incoming Healing Bonus. When Gaming has 50% HP or more, Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider will deal 20% more DMG. |
The Striding Beast
| Effect |
|---|
| During the day (6:00 – 18:00), your party members gain the Swift Stride effect: Movement SPD increased by 10%. Does not take effect in Domains, Trounce Domains, or Spiral Abyss. Swift Stride does not stack. |
Characters With Same Role As Gaming
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| DPS (Damage Dealer) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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MavuikaSS | NeuvilletteSS | SkirkSS | VaresaSS |
YelanSS | AlhaithamS | ChascaS | ChioriS |
ClorindeS | EmilieS | Hu TaoS | Kamisato AyakaS |
| On-Field | |||
ArlecchinoSS | MavuikaSS | NeuvilletteSS | SkirkSS |
VaresaSS | AlhaithamS | ChascaS | ClorindeS |
Hu TaoS | Kamisato AyakaS | KinichS | MualaniS |
Raiden ShogunS | WriothesleyS | ChildeA | |
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