Diluc Rating and Best Builds

Diluc is a 5-star Pyro Claymore character in Genshin Impact. Learn about Diluc's build, ascension materials, best weapons, best artifacts, talent priority, skills, teams, and our rating of the character in this build guide!

Diluc Rating and Basic Info

Character Information

Diluc
Rating
Rarity	★★★★★
Element	Pyro
Weapon	Claymore
Voice Actors	EN Voice Actor: Sean Chiplock JP Voice Actor: Ono Kenshou

Tier List Rankings

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Exploration
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Diluc's Stats

Diluc Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
• Can trigger repeat Elemental Reaction with constant Pyro infusion via his Elemental Skill and Burst, allowing him to reliable trigger Vaporize and Melt. • Elemental Burst has low ER requirements and low cooldown, ensuring almost constant Pyro Infusion uptime. • Ascends with CRIT Rate, making it easier to build him as your Main DPS.
Weaknesses
• Low Attack Speed, this may be an issue with supports with limited buff times. • Lacks a weapon that he can perfectly synergize with, compared to other 5-Star Main-DPS.

Best Builds for Diluc

Main DPS Builds for Diluc

Pyro Main DPS

Best Weapon	Beacon of the Reed Sea
Replacement Weapons	1. Redhorn Stonethresher 2. Serpent Spine 3. Wolf's Gravestone 4. Skyward Pride 5. Rainslasher
Best Artifacts	Crimson Witch of Flames x4 or Marechaussee Hunter x4
Artifact Main Stats	Sands: Elemental Mastery or ATK%
	Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus%
	Circlet: CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate
Artifact Sub Stats	CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, Elemental Mastery, Energy Recharge, ATK%

The Crimson Witch of Flames set fits perfectly with Diluc's playstyle for reactions like Vaporize or Melt. If maximizing Diluc's damage is the goal, then Crimson Witch of Flames is the set that should be farmed for.

For teams with Furina and Xianyun, Marechaussee Hunter is an alternative build for him to maximize the CRIT Rate buffs immediately so he can focus on other important stats like Elemental Mastery and CRIT DMG.

Diluc's Talent Priority

Main DPS

1st	2nd	3rd
Elemental Skill	Normal Attack	Elemental Burst

Plunge DPS

1st	2nd	3rd
Normal Attack	Elemental Skill	Elemental Burst

Though the talent priority is Diluc's Elemental Skill and Normal Attack. it is important to keep all three talents equally leveled as a Main DPS.

Best Artifacts for Diluc

Best Artifacts Ranked

	Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
1st	Crimson Witch of Flames	2-PC: Pyro DMG Bonus +15%. 4-PC: Increases Overloaded, Burning, and Burgeon DMG by 40%. Increases Vaporize and Melt DMG by 15%. Using an Elemental Skill increases 2-Piece Set effects by 50% for 10s. Max 3 stacks.
2nd	Marechaussee Hunter	2-PC: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15% 4-PC: When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.
3rd	Gilded Dreams	2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80 4-PC: Within 8s of triggering an Elemental Reaction, the character equipping this will obtain buffs based on the Elemental Type of the other party members. ATK is increased by 14% for each member whose Elemental Type is the same as the equipping character, and EM is increased by 50 for every member with a different Elemental Type. Each of the buffs will count up to 3 characters. This effect can be triggered once every 8s and even when not on the field.

Best 4-Star Artifact for Diluc

Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
Martial Artist	2-PC: Increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 15%. 4-PC: After using Elemental Skill, increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 25% for 8s.

List of Artifacts and Set Bonuses

Diluc Best Weapons

Top 3 Diluc Weapons

	Weapon	Weapon Information
1st	Beacon of the Reed Sea	Base ATK: 608 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 33.1% Skill Effect: After the character's Elemental Skill hits an opponent, their ATK will be increased by 20% for 8s. After the character takes DMG, their ATK will be increased by 20% for 8s. The 2 aforementioned effects can be triggered even when the character is not on the field. Additionally, when not protected by a shield, the character's Max HP will be increased by 32%.
2nd	Redhorn Stonethresher	Base ATK: 542 Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 88.2% Skill Effect: DEF is increased by 28%. Normal and Charged Attack DMG is increased by 40% of DEF.
3rd	Serpent Spine	Base ATK: 510 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 27.6% Skill Effect: Every 4s a character is on the field, they will deal 6% more DMG and take 3% more DMG. This effect has a maximum of 5 stacks and will not be reset if the character leaves the field, but will be reduced by 1 stack when the character takes DMG.

Best Free-to-Play Weapon for Diluc

Weapon	Weapon Information
Prototype Archaic	Base ATK: 565 Bonus Stat: ATK 27.6% Skill Effect: On hit, Normal or Charge Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 240% ATK DMG to enemies with a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.

All Recommended Weapons for Diluc

Recommended Weapons	How to Get
Redhorn Stonethresher	Gacha
Beacon of the Reed Sea	Gacha
Wolf's Gravestone	Gacha
The Unforged	Gacha
Skyward Pride	Gacha
Serpent Spine	Battle Pass
Lithic Blade	Gacha
Talking Stick	Battle Pass
Mailed Flower	Event
Rainslasher	Gacha
Blackcliff Slasher	Starglitter Exchange
Akuoumaru	Gacha
Luxurious Sea-Lord	Event
Royal Greatsword	Starglitter Exchange
Prototype Archaic	Crafted
Debate Club	Gacha
Bloodtainted Greatsword	Gacha

Diluc Best Team Comp

Diluc's best role in any team will have him act as the Main DPS while also being the one who triggers Elemental Reactions.

Xianyun Party for Diluc

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Diluc	Furina	Bennett	Xianyun
Diluc	Rosaria	Bennett	Xianyun

Diluc with Xianyun's plunging buffs is his new best team as he has the highest Plunging Attack multiplier in the game. Combined with Bennett and Furina's buffs, he will hit more than twice the damage he does for regular Vaporize. Melt is also a viable option as he can now choose when to plunge.

Regular Vaporize Party for Diluc

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Diluc	Xingqiu	Bennett	Kazuha

Xingqiu can easily apply Hydro on enemies with his Elemental Burst while Diluc uses his Elemental Skill to trigger the Vaporise Reaction. Anemo user that has a Viridescent Venerer Set equipped can also be replaced by Zhongli or a shielder.

Regular Melt Party for Diluc

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Diluc	Rosaria	Bennett	Sucrose

If Xingqiu or Xianyun is not available, a melt team could be possible with the help of an Anemo user swirling Cryo!

Overload Party for Diluc

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Diluc	Fischl	Chevreuse	Bennett

With the introduction of Chevreuse, Diluc can now be a Main DPS in Overload centric teams.

A shielder or a healer can also be placed in this team, but do be aware that Overload causes enemies to be knocked back further away from you.

Free-to-Play Party for Diluc

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Diluc	Kaeya	Traveler (Geo)	Noelle

This f2p team still focuses on trying to create melt reactions for Diluc with Kaeya as the Cryo applier. Noelle will provide the needed shields to stay in the fight and act as the healer for the party.

Diluc Best Constellations

Noctua

Constellation and Effects

	Diluc's Constellations
C1	Conviction Diluc deals 15% more DMG to enemies whose HP is above 50%.
C2	Searing Ember When Diluc takes DMG, his ATK increases by 10% and his ATK SPD increases by 5%. Lasts for 10s. This effect can stack up to 3 times and can only occur once every 1.5s.
C3	Fire and Steel Increases the Level of Searing Onslaught by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4	Flowing Flame Casting Searing Onslaught in sequence greatly increases damage dealt. Within 2s of using Searing Onslaught, casting the next Searing Onslaught in the combo deals 40% additional DMG. This effect lasts for the next 2s.
C5	Phoenix, Harbinger of Dawn Increases the Level of Dawn by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6	Flaming Sword, Nemesis of Dark After casting Searing Onslaught, the next 2 Normal Attacks within the next 6s will have their DMG and ATK SPD increased by 30%. Additionally, Searing Onslaught will not interrupt the Normal Attack combo.

Best Constellations Rating and Explanation

	Rating	Constellation Effect / Merits
C1	★★☆	• Deal 15% more damage if enemy HP is more than 50%. • A simple buff that helps defeat enemies faster, but offers no value once enemies are below 50%.
C2	★★★	• Gain a stack whenever Diluc takes damage. • Still works even if Diluc has shields.

C2 Works When Shielded

Contrary to the description, this constellation still activates if Diluc takes damage while shielded. However, Diluc will need to be paired with a shielder to take advantage of this unless you plan on taking damage on purpose.

Diluc Talents (Skills)

Normal Attack: Tempered Sword

Talent Description
Perform up to 4 consecutive strikes. Charge Attack Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous slashes. At the end of the sequence, perform a more powerful slash. Plunge Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging enemies along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

Searing Onslaught

Talent Description
Performs a forward slash that deals Pyro DMG. This skill can be used 3 times consecutively. Enters CD if not cast again within a short period. Flavor Text: The slashes represent the values that Diluc holds dear: one for justice, one for courage, and one for duty.

Dawn

Talent Description

Releases intense flames to knock nearby enemies back, dealing Pyro DMG. The flames then converge into the weapon, summoning a Phoenix that flies forward and deals massive Pyro DMG to all enemies in its path. The Phoenix explodes upon reaching its destination, causing a large amount of AoE Pyro DMG. The searing flames that run down his blade cause Diluc's Normal and Charged Attacks to deal Pyro DMG for a time. Flavor Text: The only reason to walk in the darkness is to light it up. Behold, that fleeing light in the dead of night is the herald of the coming dawn.

Relentless

Talent Description
Diluc's Charged Attack Stamina Cost is decreased by 50%, and its duration is increased by 3s.

Blessing of Phoenix

Talent Description
The Pyro Enchantment provided by Dawn lasts for 4s longer. Additionally, Diluc gains 20% Pyro DMG Bonus during the duration of this effect.

Tradition of the Dawn Knight

Talent Description
Refunds 15% of the ores used when crafting Claymore-type weapons.

Diluc Ascension and Talent Materials

Diluc Ascension Materials

Lv.20→Lv.40	Small Lamp Grass ×3 Agnidus Agate Sliver ×1 Recruit's Insignia ×3 Mora ×20,000
Lv.40→Lv.50	Small Lamp Grass ×10 Agnidus Agate Fragment ×3 Recruit's Insignia ×15 Everflame Seed ×2 Mora ×40,000
Lv.50→Lv.60	Small Lamp Grass ×20 Agnidus Agate Fragment ×6 Sergeant's Insignia ×12 Everflame Seed ×4 Mora ×60,000
Lv.60→Lv.70	Small Lamp Grass ×30 Agnidus Agate Chunk ×3 Sergeant's Insignia ×18 Everflame Seed ×8 Mora ×80,000
Lv.70→Lv.80	Small Lamp Grass ×45 Agnidus Agate Chunk ×6 Lieutenant's Insignia ×12 Everflame Seed ×12 Mora ×100,000
Lv.80→Lv.90	Small Lamp Grass ×60 Agnidus Agate Gemstone ×6 Lieutenant's Insignia ×24 Everflame Seed ×20 Mora ×120,000

Diluc Talent Level-Up Materials

Daily Domain Drops	Enemy Drops	Weekly Boss Drops
Teachings of Resistance	Fatui Recruit's Insignia	Dvalin Challenge Reward Dvalin's Plume
Guide to Resistance	Sergeant's Insignia
Philosophies of Resistance	Lieutenant's Insignia

Talent Materials per Level

How to Use Diluc

Elemental Skill Interrupts Enemies

Elemental Skill: Searing Onslaught

Diluc's Elemental Skill, Searing Onslaught, has the power to interrupt enemies with each of its hits. This can be used strategically to stop certain enemies from moving or using certain skills.

Smash Through Shields

Being a claymore user, Diluc can tear through shields with ease. Being a Pyro character offers Diluc even more utility against shields having very strong elemental reactions with non-pyro element shields.

Tear Through Enemies with Elemental Burst

Diluc's Elemental Burst, Dawn, summons a flaming phoenix towards enemies dealing AoE Pyro DMG. It also imbues Diluc's claymore with Pyro, giving you a lot of opportunities to dish out Elemental Reactions.

How to Get Diluc

Wish on Character Banners

You can get Diluc from the limited-time Event Wish Banners, and from the Standard Wish Banner at a normal rate because he is a standard 5-Star character!

Wanderlust Invocation Wish

Diluc's In-Game Information

Who is Diluc?

Diluc Ragnvindr is the owner of Mondstadt's Dawn Winery and Angel's Share Tavern. As a former Knight of Favonius, Diluc is skilled in both combat and commerce.

For a better look into the life of Diluc, we recommend checking out our Diluc Lore guide!

Diluc Story and Profile

Diluc Character Profile

Nation	Mondstadt
Title	Dawn Winery Owner, Darknight Hero
Vision	Pyro
Gender	Male
Race	Human
Height	Tall
Faction	Knight of Favonius
Constellation	Noctua
Birthday	April 30
Special Dish	Once Upon a Time in Mondstadt
Skins & Namecards	Diluc: Flames Darknight Blaze Red Dead of Night
Furnishing	Weapon Forging Station Dawn Orchard

How to Get Diluc Skin

It was announced in during the 2.8 Livestream that Diluc will have the first ever 5-star Skin and it will be available once Version 2.8 is live! The story behind the skin will be featured on the Hidden Strife Event.

Diluc New Skin: Red Dead of Night

Diluc Voicelines

Thoughts About Diluc

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Barbara	Oh, Master Diluc? Last time, when I was performing at Angel's Share, he kept frowning... Maybe he doesn't like my singing?
Diona	Diluc... I can't stand him! If there was no Diluc, there would be no Mondstadt wine industry; if there was no Mondstadt wine industry, Daddy wouldn't drink; and if Daddy didn't drink... he would keep me company. Ohhhh...
Eula	I don't get along with some of the knights, and he doesn't think much of them in general, so you'd think that would make us allies. But the way he always acts so aloof - he's even worse than Acting Grand Master Jean. I want nothing to do with him.
Jean	Disillusion: Master Diluc has his reasons for being so critical of the Knights of Favonius. I am not proud of the way things went, but I cannot change the past. All I can do is keep working hard, in the hope he may one day see us in a better light... This is my duty. Respect: Master Diluc is my senior, and I have the utmost respect for him. Though we have gone separate ways, I can sense we share the same strong commitment to protecting Mondstadt at all costs.
Kaeya	Diluc? He was cute as a young lad. But nowadays he just seems to be in a world of his own... Overall, not much fun to hang out with.
Klee	He's one of the weird grown-ups. He's so grumpy all the time... Why does he never smile?
Lisa	You want to know about Diluc? Haha, in that case, I know someone else you should talk to.
Mona	Diluc Ragnvindr. His constellation, Noctua, represents vigilance in the darkness of night... A lone guardian keeping watch, longing for the splendor of dawn, yet destined to solitude in the dark days preceding its arrival. ...Or, wait, maybe Noctua's the one tied to wealth...?
Razor	Diluc is red and black. Hot and cold.
Rosaria	Isn't it obvious? There's more than meets the eye to that rich tycoon. He's confident, yet discreet... and even a little bit dangerous.
Venti	I'm not surprised you want to befriend Master Diluc. Just think of all the vintage wine he must have stored away... Mwuhahaha... Huh? He doesn't let you sample it? Not even the slightest drop? Huh... Well, I guess you can still appreciate the aroma. That's still better than no wine at all, right? No?

Diluc's Thoughts About Others

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Diona	About Diona Diona's attitude towards me is... how should I put it? Rather rigid. I've yet to find the opportunity to speak with her properly. I'm not sure if it's an issue with my family line or— Oh? It's not? She simply despises alcohol? Huh... I never thought I'd come across another bartender like myself in Mondstadt.
Eula	About Eula Ah yes... I've heard about her. She has her own convictions. Her determination to liberate herself from the shackles of her clan is praiseworthy. But, she's... joined the Knights of Favonius.
Jean	About Jean Enemies: Trifling matters can become Jean's greatest enemy. Responsibilities: Her unparalleled sense of responsibility is the sole reason why she still hasn't found her true calling.
Kaeya	About Kaeya Kaeya? You can only trust half of what he says... at best.
Lisa	About Lisa I believe Lisa has the potential to become the most reliable of the knights. If she's willing.
Mona	About Mona The land of Mondstadt, by the Anemo Archon's grace, is bountiful. I see no need for the harvest forecasts of astrologers.
Varka	About Varka Grand Master Varka... Whilst I understand his disposition, I can make no sense of his actions ...IーI've said too much already. I've long since left the Knights of Favonius. Forget I said anything.

Quests with Diluc

Quests with Diluc
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