Best Teams for Sandrone guide for Genshin Impact. Read about premium Stellar-Conduct, F2P Stellar-Conduct, and Lunar-Charged Stellar-Conduct teams, as well as her best builds, weapons, and artifacts.
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Best Teams for Sandrone
Sandrone Is Meant For Stellar-Conduct Teams
| Team | Rating Description |
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| ▼Premium Stellar-Conduct Team | ★★★★★ - Almost all of Sandrone's abilities have some reliance on the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state that only activates while within the area of a Polestar Field, which manifests after triggering the new Stellar-Conduct reaction on an enemy. - Maintaining the Radiance state for Sandrone enables her to deal Stellar-Conduct DMG through her Charged Attack, Skill and Burst, so she naturally wants a team that can guarantee consistent Stellar-Conduct triggers. - The newly buffed Electro and Cryo characters have been given synergy with Stellar-Conduct, and some of them stand out as viable teammates for Sandrone. Notably, Yae Miko is the only 5-star Electro Off-Field Sub-DPS on the list, which places her as one of the better Electro pairings for Sandrone as of the current version. - This team isn't fixed as it is likely to receive new teammates with Snezhnaya's release. |
| ▼F2P Stellar-Conduct Team | ★★★☆☆ - Sandrone still has decent synergy with the buffed 4-star Electro and Cryo supports, so you can form a functional Stellar-Conduct team for her even if you do not own specific 5-star characters. - Like the premium version of this team, there may also be new additions to Sandrone's selection of 4-star Supports within the upcoming versions. |
| ▼Lunar-Charged Stellar-Conduct Team | ★★★☆☆ - From our testing, Stellar-Conduct and Lunar-Charged can co-exist on a target, with each reaction maintaining its defining features (the cloud for Lunar-Charged and the Polestar Field for Stellar-Conduct). - The Ineffa-Columbina pairing already deals a decent amount of damage by themselves as Sub-DPSes, so adding Sandrone is still a serviceable DPS gain since she can trigger Stellar-Conduct through Ineffa's elemental application. |
Sandrone is our first introduction to a new reaction called Stellar-Conduct. It builds on Superconduct as the base reaction, requiring Electro and Cryo application, but flips its mechanics so that rather than dealing damage, Stellar-Conduct deploys a special area called the Polestar Field that gives Cryo and Electro DMG% to the party while simultaneously lowering the Physical RES of the enemies inside the field.
Remaining within the bounds of this field enables the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state for relevant characters, and depending on their abilities, this state grants each character specific buffs or advantages.
Does Sandrone Need Yae Miko?| Sandrone does not need Miko to function as a Stellar-Conduct DPS, but she is currently the strongest Electro Off-Field Sub-DPS available for Sandrone's Stellar-Conduct team. Miko contributes a significant amount of personal damage to the total team output, so replacing her would cause a noticeable dip in the team's performance. |
| There are currently no proper alternatives to Yae Miko for Sandrone in terms of damage potential. The fact you can pick up Miko's C1 from the "To Temper Thyself and Journey Far" system also means you can get an extra 50% buff to Stellar-Conduct DMG for free. |
| Sandrone should still be usable with other Electro Sub-DPSes (like Beidou), but in order to reach her highest DPS potential, having Yae Miko is strongly recommended. |
| Note! | No Yae Miko? Options to Consider: - Try to vertically invest into Sandrone's Constellations and Signature Weapon. Notably, her Signature is a more accessible upgrade over her Constellations because her C1 is relatively underpowered, unless you have enough resources to aim for C2. └ Check here for more info about Sandrone's Signature Weapon versus her Constellations. - Wait for possible Miko replacements that might release with Snezhnaya. The chance of this happening is not guaranteed. - Invest into upcoming Stellar reaction Supports that are likely to come in future versions. └ Check here for the latest info regarding upcoming and unreleased characters. - Pull for Yae Miko on the current Heavenlit Prophecy banner. Only consider this if you have the funds for it and are willing to go the extra mile for Sandrone's team. |
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| Assuming Free-to-Play standards, Sandrone without Yae Miko performs around the same level as older DPSes, such as Neuvillette or Arlecchino paired with new Supports like the Ineffa and Columbina duo or Nicole. But her being worth your pulls when your account is missing her current best teammate will still depend on your account state and personal in-game goals. |
| - You really like Sandrone as a character and enjoy her playstyle. - You aren't stressed about meta or clearing Stygian Onslaught at Difficulty 5 and 6. - You're missing a Cryo DPS and/or already have at least one or two other strong, SS or S tier team(s) for endgame content. - You plan to eventually get Yae Miko, or want to vertically invest in Sandrone's Constellations and Signature Weapon to compensate for Miko's absence. |
| Note! | Stygian Onslaught Difficulty 4 (Menacing) and 5 (Fearless) should be manageable even if you only have other Stellar-Conduct supports in Sandrone's team, but results may still vary depending on your character builds, rotation mastery and whether or not Sandrone is good against the featured bosses. |
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| - You already have three different Meta DPSes like Mavuika, Zibai and Nefer and can comfortably bruteforce certain endgame content with such teams already. - You want to clear Stygian Onslaught Difficulty 5 and 6 consistently. - You don't enjoy Sandrone's gameplay. - You do have Yae Miko, but you strongly want to pull for other characters, such as the upcoming Snezhnaya characters. Enjoying the game is more important. - You don't have enough funds or do not want to vertically invest into Sandrone's Constellations or Signature Weapon. |
Premium Stellar-Conduct Team
Team Composition & Equipment
| Character | Weapon Artifacts & Stats |
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Sandrone | A Teaspoon of Transcendence Disenchantment in Deep Shadow x4 Main ATK% / ATK% / CRIT Rate or DMG Sub 1. CRIT Rate or DMG 2. ATK% 3. Elemental Mastery |
Yae Miko | Kagura's Verity Disenchantment in Deep Shadow x4 Main ATK% or Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate or DMG Sub 1. CRIT Rate or DMG 2. ATK% or Energy Recharge 3. Elemental Mastery └ Remember to complete Yae Miko's Witch's Revelation quest to enable her adjustments and Stellar-Conduct buffs! |
Qiqi | Favonius Sword Tenacity of the Millelith x4 Main ATK% / ATK% / CRIT Rate (for Favonius Sword) Sub 1. CRIT Rate (for Favonius Sword) 2. ATK% └ Remember to complete Qiqi's Witch's Revelation quest to enable her adjustments and Stellar-Conduct buffs! |
Escoffier | Symphonist of Scents └ Equip Favonius Lance if the team seems to be having Energy issues every rotation. Golden Troupe x4Main ATK% or Energy Recharge / Cryo DMG% Bonus / CRIT Rate or DMG Sub 1. Energy Recharge 2. CRIT Rate or DMG 3. ATK% |
| Note! | Stellar-Conduct follows the same reaction formula as Lunar Reactions. This means that regular elemental DMG% Goblets do not buff Stellar-Conduct like other reactions, which is why Sandrone and Miko want to have ATK% Goblets instead. |
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Since Sandrone is a typical DPS, her ideal team follows the traditional formula of an elemental applicator to enable reactions and complementary buffing Supports.
Yae Miko is one of the few Cryo and Electro characters that will receive a Stellar-Conduct-related buff, and these adjustments allowed her to be paired alongside Sandrone as her best Electro Sub-DPS for this premium Stellar-Conduct setup.
Premium Stellar-Conduct Team Rotation
| No. | Procedure |
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| 1 | Start the rotation with Yae Miko. Use her Skill (x3). |
| 2 | Switch to Escoffier. Deploy her Skill. Burst is optional if you need healing. |
| 3 | Swap to Qiqi for her Skill. You can dash after to cancel the long animation. |
| 4 | Deploy Sandrone. Hold her Normal Attack button to activate a Charged Attack, then use Skill to reset Fagio. Do this several more times until Miko's totems expire. └ Sandrone's optimal combo should be: [ Charged Attack (fire all 3 beams) → Skill ] → Burst → [ Charged Attack (fire all 3 beams) → Skill ] x2 or x3 |
| 5 | Repeat from Step 1. |
Substitute Characters
| Character | Sub | Details |
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| Escoffier | BeidouDionaRosariaNicoleSucrose | - Escoffier is a capable Cryo Sub-DPS that contributes her own personal DMG% while providing a bit of Cryo RES Shred even if the team can't reach the full extent of her elemental shred. - She is slightly more replaceable due to not having any dedicated Stellar-Conduct buffs, unlike the other teammates included. - You can opt to include another Electro Sub-DPS, with Beidou being a top choice thanks to her related Stellar-Conduct buffs. - Another Cryo character like Diona or Rosaria can also be considered. - Generic buffers like Sucrose, for RES Shred and EM buffs, or Nicole, for a shield and a teamwide ATK% buff, might also be flex options if they aren't occupied in other teams. - Nicole can be a slight DPS increase over Escoffier so long as you have another consistent source of Off-Field Cryo application on the team, such as Qiqi. |
| Qiqi | DionaBeidouNicole | - Since Qiqi has Stellar-Conduct buffs, finding a substitute for her might end up prefering similar characters instead, such as Beidou and Diona, to provide synergistic Stellar-Conduct-related boosts. - Alternatively, characters cited as Escoffier alternatives above might also work in this slot. - Qiqi becomes slightly less replaceable if you have her C6 due to the strong buff it applies. - Nicole can be a slight increase over Qiqi so long as you have another consistent source of Off-Field Cryo application on the team, such as Escoffier. |
| Yae Miko | BeidouFischl | - Miko is the only 5-star Electro character that got Stellar-Conduct buffs so this might be hinting at her being the intended best option as of the moment. - However, it is also likely that Beidou, who also received similar buffs, should still produce serviceable results as a Yae Miko alternative. - Other Off-Field Electro characters like Fischl should also be usable in this slot as Sandrone's Electro Sub-DPS. - Whether Miko is leagues ahead of other choices remains to be seen once her buff details are announced and detailed testing is done. |
| Note! | Sandrone's team is fairly incomplete as of now due to a lack of support tailored for her specifically, like other On-Field DPSes. This team is likely to see more upgrades in future versions. |
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F2P Stellar-Conduct Team
Team Composition & Equipment
| Character | Weapon Artifacts & Stats |
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Sandrone | Mailed Flower or Tidal Shadow Disenchantment in Deep Shadow x4 Main ATK% / ATK% / CRIT Rate or DMG Sub 1. CRIT Rate or DMG 2. ATK% or Energy Recharge 3. Elemental Mastery |
Beidou | Favonius Greatsword Tenacity of the Millelith x4 Main ATK% or Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate or DMG Sub 1. Energy Recharge 2. CRIT Rate (for Favonius Greatsword) 3. CRIT DMG or ATK% └ Remember to complete Beidou's Witch's Revelation quest to enable her adjustments and Stellar-Conduct buffs! |
Diona | Sacrificial Bow Noblesse Oblige x4 Main ATK% / ATK% / CRIT Rate (for Favonius Sword) Sub 1. CRIT Rate (for Favonius Sword) 2. ATK% └ Remember to complete Diona's Witch's Revelation quest to enable her adjustments and Stellar-Conduct buffs! |
Iansan | Favonius Lance Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City x4 └ Stellar-Conduct does not benefit from regular DMG% buffs. However, Sandrone does have a few Cryo hits, and other teammates also do deal regular elemental DMG as well. So while this set's value on the team is low, the marginal damage increase is still appreciated. Main ATK% or Energy Recharge / ATK% / ATK% or CRIT Rate (for Favonius Lance) Sub 1. Energy Recharge 2. CRIT Rate (for Favonius Lance) 3. ATK% |
| Note! | Stellar-Conduct follows the same reaction formula as Lunar Reactions. This means that regular elemental DMG% Goblets do not buff Stellar-Conduct like other reactions, which is why Sandrone wants to have an ATK% Goblet instead. |
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A Free-to-Play Stellar-Conduct team for Sandrone should include one buffed 4-star Electro or Cryo character, since their new abilities include some form of boost related to this reaction. The fourth slot can be any other generic buffer you have on hand, with RES Shredders and ATK% buffers being a little more preferable.
F2P Stellar-Conduct Team Rotation
| No. | Procedure |
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| 1 | Start the rotation with Diona. Use Skill, then Burst. |
| 2 | Switch to Iansan. Use Skill, Normal Attack (x1), then Burst. |
| 3 | Swap to Beidou to deploy her Skill. Try to time a parry for more Electro particles. Follow this up with her Burst. |
| 4 | Deploy Sandrone. Hold her Normal Attack button to activate a Charged Attack, then use Skill to reset Fagio. Do this several more times until Beidou's Electro application expires. └ Sandrone's optimal combo should be: [ Charged Attack (fire all 3 beams) → Skill ] → Burst → [ Charged Attack (fire all 3 beams) → Skill ] x2 or x3 |
| 5 | Repeat from Step 1. |
Substitute Characters
| Character | Sub | Details |
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| Iansan | RosariaBennettSucrose | - Iansan occupies the most flexible slot on the team, but she is likely the most optimal in a Free-to-Play setting due to her ATK% buff. - Other options can include another Cryo character to apply more Cryo since Sandrone has low application. - Supports that provide stats that Sandrone could make use of, such as Cryo RES shred, can also be considered. |
| Diona | QiqiLayla | - Diona is the direct alternative to Qiqi since they're both sustain-type characters that were buffed to synergize with Stellar-Conduct. You can use Qiqi here if you have her. - Layla is another decent alternative since Sandrone can take advantage of the comfort a shield provides while spamming her Charged Attacks. Her application could also come in handy depending on how the Stellar-Conduct reaction operates. |
| Beidou | FischlOroronLisaShinobu | - Fischl's personal damage should put her ahead of other options when it comes to replacing Beidou. Oz’s ability to attack from a distance also makes it easier for Sandrone to maintain her range advantage on enemies, which can help against certain situations such as when facing multiple targets or in avoiding hard-hitting boss attacks. - The other options won't have the same DPS and range capability as Fischl, so expect them to simply act as Electro applicators that contribute a modest amount of buffs. |
| Note! | Limited Cryo and Electro 5-star alternatives such as Escoffier and Yae Miko can always be flexed into the setup above if you happen to have them. |
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Lunar-Charged Stellar-Conduct Team
Team Composition & Equipment
| Character | Weapon Artifacts & Stats |
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Sandrone | A Teaspoon of Transcendence Disenchantment in Deep Shadow x4 Main ATK% / ATK% / CRIT Rate or DMG Sub 1. CRIT Rate or DMG 2. ATK% or Energy Recharge 3. Elemental Mastery |
Columbina | Nocturne's Curtain Call Silken Moon's Serenade x4 Main Energy Recharge or HP% / HP% / CRIT Rate or DMG Sub 1. Energy Recharge 2. CRIT Rate or DMG 3. HP% |
Ineffa | Fractured Halo Aubade of Morningstar and Moon x4 Main ATK% / ATK% or Elemental Mastery (EM) / CRIT Rate or DMG Sub 1. CRIT Rate or DMG 2. Energy Recharge 3. ATK% 4. EM |
Sucrose | Wandering Evenstar Viridescent Venerer x4 Main Elemental Mastery (EM) / EM / EM Sub 1. Energy Recharge 2. EM |
| Note! | Stellar-Conduct follows the same reaction formula as Lunar Reactions. This means that regular elemental DMG% Goblets do not buff Stellar-Conduct like other reactions, which is why Sandrone wants to have an ATK% Goblet instead. |
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So long as post-release testing shows that Lunar-Charged doesn't disrupt Stellar-Conduct triggers, the team setup should be serviceable enough to clear mid to endgame content, barring the greater difficulties such as Stygian Onslaught Fearless and Dire.
Additionally, Ineffa and Columbina can be paired with most On-Field DPSes, and Sandrone's kit doesn't have any special gimmick that would prevent her from being played alongside the Lunar-Charged duo.
Lunar-Charged Stellar-Conduct Team Rotation
| No. | Procedure |
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| 1 | Start the rotation with Ineffa. Use Skill. Burst can be used every other rotation. |
| 2 | Switch to Columbina. Deploy her Skill, followed by Burst. |
| 3 | Use Sucrose's skill. |
| 4 | Deploy Sandrone. Hold her Normal Attack button to activate a Charged Attack, then use Skill to reset Fagio. Do this several more times until Ineffa's Electro application expires. └ Sandrone's optimal combo should be: [ Charged Attack (fire all 3 beams) → Skill ] → Burst → [ Charged Attack (fire all 3 beams) → Skill ] x2 or x3 |
| 5 | Swap back to Sucrose to re-use her Skill. |
| 6 | Repeat from Step 1. |
Substitute Characters
| Character | Sub | Details |
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| Sucrose | QiqiEscoffierRosariaYae MikoBeidou | - Sucrose's RES shred with the Viridescent Venerer and her innate EM sharing ability lets her be the ideal third teammate for Ineffa and Columbina. Sucrose becomes even more preferable since Sandrone and Stellar-Conduct do take EM into account - However, you might still be able to replace her with some of Sandrone's favored teammates from either Stellar-Conduct team variants, such as the buffed Electro and Cryo characters, or a secondary Cryo character for Cryo Resonance. |
| Ineffa | Yae MikoBeidouFischlOroron | - So long as Columbina is still there to enable Lunar-Charged, you can consider other Electro Sub-DPSes as alternatives to Ineffa. - Yae Miko and Beidou should be Stellar-Conduct leaning as they both received related buffs, while Fischl is geared more towards Lunar-Charged. - Damage might see a noticeable dip outside of the Stellar-Conduct characters if you replace Ineffa. |
| Columbina | Furina | - Replacing Columbina will depend on whether or not you have Ineffa in the lineup to ensure you can still convert the Electro-charged triggers into Lunar-Charged. - Since Sandrone is an On-Field DPS that will primarily use Charged Attacks, Hydro Supports that do not need Normal Attacks to apply their element will be the appropriate choice. - Only Furina can apply Hydro reliably in this case, but her Fanfare gimmick can cause the team to be on low HP if the team doesn't have a healer. It's recommended to flex a healer in the last slot, such as Escoffier, to mitigate the HP drain. |
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