Ganyu Rating and Best Build | Genshin Impact

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

Ganyu Rating and Info

Character Information

Ganyu
Rating
Rarity	★★★★★
Element	Cryo
Weapon	Bow
Voice Actors	EN Voice Actor: Jennifer Losi JP Voice Actor: Ueda Reina

Tier List Rankings

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Exploration
		N/A

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Ganyu's Stats

	HP	Attack	Defense	Ascension Stat
Lvl 20	1978	68	127	CRIT DMG 50%
Lvl 80	9,108	234	586	CRIT DMG 88.4%

Ganyu's Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
• High base CRIT DMG. • Multiple AoE Skills. • Deals massive damage even at C0 • Provides Cryo DMG Bonus Support.
Weaknesses
• Low HP • Charge Attack takes time without C6. • Vulrenable while using Charged Attacks.

Best Builds for Ganyu

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Main DPS and Sub Builds for Ganyu

Recommended Roles for Ganyu
Main DPS Reverse Melt Team Freeze Team	Sub-DPS Cryo Sub-DPS

Reverse Melt Team Main DPS

Best Weapon	Hunter's Path
Replacement Weapons	1. Aqua Simulacra 2. Amos' Bow 3. Prototype Crescent
Best Artifacts	Shimenawa's Reminiscence x4
Main Stats	Sands: ATK%
	Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus
	Circlet: CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate
Substats	CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, Elemental Mastery, ATK%

This Main DPS build for Ganyu is a relatively cheap and easy build to make that helps Ganyu do the most DPS. It only needs two core characters, Xiangling and Bennett, for the team to work. The Shimenawa's set is the best set for this build, but a Wanderer's Set can be a good substitute.

Freeze Team Main DPS

Best Weapon	Aqua Simulacra
Replacement Weapons	1. Polar Star 2. Amos' Bow 3. Prototype Crescent
Best Artifacts	Blizzard Strayer x4
Main Stats	Sands: ATK%
	Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus
	Circlet: Crit DMG
Substats	Crit DMG, ATK%, Energy Recharge

This Freeze DPS build for Ganyu is more suited for non-boss-type enemies, stopping enemies in their tracks and dealing easy damage. One of the drawbacks of this build is it needs Mona or Kokomi and Kazuha or Venti to really make it shine.

Cryo Sub-DPS

Best Weapon	Aqua Simulacra
Replacement Weapons	1. Elegy for the End 2. Favonius Warbow 3. The Stringless
Best Artifacts	Noblesse Oblige x2 Blizzard Strayer x2
Main Stats	Sands: ATK%
	Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus
	Circlet: Crit Rate or CRIT DMG
Substats	Crit Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%, Energy Recharge

Ganyu's role as a Sub-DPS is relatively simple. With her Elemental Burst, she will deal constant Cryo DMG in a wide area, while also providing a 20% Cryo DMG bonus to any character within the AoE field thanks to her Ascension Passive.

Ganyu's Talent Priority

	Main DPS	Sub DPS
1st	Normal Attack	Elemental Burst
2nd	Elemental Burst	Normal Attack
3rd	Elemental Skill	Elemental Skill

Ganyu as the Main DPS will need her Normal Attack maxed out since it's her primary source of DMG. As a Sub-DPS, she will only need her Elemental Burst at a high level. Her Elemental Skill isn't particularly strong and should be left at around level 6.

Best Artifacts for Ganyu

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Best Artifacts Ranked

Rating	Set	Bonus
Best	Shimenawa's Reminiscence	• ATK +18%. • When casting an Elemental Skill, if the character has 15 or more Energy, they lose 15 Energy and Normal/Charge/Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 50% for 10s. This effect will not trigger again during that duration.
Second Best	Blizzard Strayer	• Cryo DMG Bonus +15% • When a character attacks an enemy affected by Cryo, their CRIT Rate is increased by 20%. If the enemy is Frozen, CRIT Rate is increased by an additional 20%.
Third Best	Wanderer's Troupe	• Increases Elemental Mastery by 80. • Increases Charged Attack DMG by 35% if the character uses a Catalyst or a Bow.

Alternative Artifact Set

Set	Bonus
Martial Artist	• Increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 15%. • After using Elemental Skill, increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 25% for 8s.

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Ganyu Best Weapons

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Top 3 Ganyu Weapons

	Weapon	Weapon Information
1st	Aqua Simulacra	Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 19.20% Skill Effect: HP is increased by 16%. When there are opponents nearby, the DMG dealt by the wielder of this weapon is increased by 20%. This will take effect whether the character is on-field or not.
2nd	Hunter's Path	Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 9.6% Skill Effect: Gain 12% All Elemental DMG Bonus. Obtain the Tireless Hunt effect after hitting an opponent with a Charged Attack. This effect increases Charged Attack DMG by 160% of Elemental Mastery. This effect will be removed after 12 Charged Attacks or 10s. Only 1 instance of Tireless Hunt can be gained every 12s.
3rd	Amos' Bow	Bonus Stat: ATK 10.8% Skill Effect: Increases Normal Attack and Aimed Shot DMG by 18%. Increases DMG by 12% for every 0.1s that an arrow is in flight. Stacks up to 5 times on each arrow.

Best Free-to-Play Weapon for Ganyu

Weapon	Weapon Information
Prototype Crescent	Bonus Stat: ATK 6.0% Skill Effect: Aimed Shot hits on weak points increase Movement SPD by 10% and ATK by 36% for 10s.

All Recommended Weapons for Ganyu

Recommended Weapons	How to Get
Aqua Simulacra	Gacha
Hunter's Path	Gacha
Amos' Bow	Gacha
Thundering Pulse	Gacha
Polar Star	Gacha
Skyward Harp	Gacha
Elegy for the End	Gacha
Prototype Crescent	Crafted
Hamayumi	Crafted
Windblume Ode	Event
Mouun's Moon	Gacha
Blackcliff Warbow	Starglitter Exchange
The Viridescent Hunt	Battle Pass
The Stringless	Gacha
Fading Twilight	Event
Favonius Warbow	Gacha
Sharpshooter's Oath	Gacha
Messenger	Chests
Slingshot	Gacha

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Ganyu Best Team Comp

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Ganyu Melt Team

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Ganyu	Xiangling	Bennett	Zhongli

This is the standard Ganyu Melt Team comp. It provides increadibly high damage through the Reverse Melt reaction and is an easy team to build. Zhongli can be replaced by any support character like Diona who provides shield. This is to protect your from being interrupted while being up close to enemies.

Ganyu Morgana Freeze Team

Main DPS	Support	Support	Support
Ganyu	Mona	Venti	Diona

The Ganyu Freeze team, typically called Morgana, focuses on freezing enemies by having an off-field Hydro unit apply the Hydro Aura on enemies. Along with Venti's Cryo infused Elemental Burst, this will cause enemies to become permanently frozen.

Mona can be replaced with Kokomi if you need healing and want enemies to be frozen longer.

Ganyu Dendro Fridge Team

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Kokomi	Ganyu	Shinobu	Traveler (Dendro)

Ganyu can work as a Sub-DPS in Dendro Fridge teams by applying off-field Cryo damage on enemies.Cryo does not work on Dendro, which makes it easy for the Hydro Main DPS to freeze enemies and create Dendro cores. Shinobu applies a weak Electro Aura on enemies, which makes triggering Hyperbloom her primary function.

Ganyu Freeze Team Sub-DPS

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Ayaka	Ganyu	Mona	Venti

Ganyu can fuction as a good Sub-DPS and buffer for Cryo units. Similar to Ganyu's Main-DPS freeze team, this team also focuses on freezing enemies while dealing high damage. Again, Mona can be replaced by Kokomi for more healing.

Ganyu Best Constellations

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Constellation and Effects

	Ganyu's Constellations
C1	Dew-Drinker Taking DMG from a Charge Level 2 Frostflake Arrow or Frostflake Arrow Bloom decreases opponents' Cryo RES by 15% for 6 s. A hit regenerates 2 Energy for Ganyu. This effect can only occur once per Charge Level 2 Frostflake Arrow, regardless if Frostlake Arrow itself or its Bloom hit the target.
C2	The Auspicious Trail of the Qilin gains 1 additional charge.
C3	Cloud-Strider Increases the Level of Celestial Shower by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4	Westward Sojourn Opponents standing within the AoE of Celestial Shower take increased DMG. This effect strengthens over time. Increased DMG taken begins at 5% and increases by 5% every 3s, up to a maximum of 25%. The effect lingers for 3s after the opponent leaves the AoE.
C5	The Merciful Increases the Level of Trail of the Qilin by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6	The Clement Using Trail of the Qilin causes the next Frostflake Arrow shot within 30s to not require charging.

Best Constellations Rating and Explanation

	Rating	Constellation Effect / Merits
C1	★★★	• Cryo RES reduction works for both Melt and Freeze teams. • Bonus energy provided helps with recharging Ganyu's Elemental burst much faster.
C4	★★☆	• Excellent buff for Freeze teams. • Not as usefull for reverse melt Ganyu.

C1 Is a Good Stopping Point

Unlocking C1 for Ganyu is a good stopping point for light spenders. Her 4th Constellation is only really helpful for Freeze teams and has almost no value in a Ganyu reverse melt team comp.

Ganyu Ascension and Talent Materials

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Ganyu Ascension Materials

Lv.20→Lv.40	Qingxin ×3 Shivada Jade Sliver ×1 Whopperflower Nectar ×3 Mora ×20,000
Lv.40→Lv.50	Qingxin ×10 Shivada Jade Fragment ×3 Whopperflower Nectar ×15 Hoarfrost Core ×2 Mora ×40,000
Lv.50→Lv.60	Qingxin ×20 Shivada Jade Fragment ×6 Shimmering Nectar ×12 Hoarfrost Core ×4 Mora ×60,000
Lv.60→Lv.70	Qingxin ×30 Shivada Jade Chunk ×3 Shimmering Nectar ×18 Hoarfrost Core ×8 Mora ×80,000
Lv.70→Lv.80	Qingxin ×45 Shivada Jade Chunk ×6 Energy Nectar ×12 Hoarfrost Core ×12 Mora ×100,000
Lv.80→Lv.90	Qingxin ×60 Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6 Energy Nectar ×24 Hoarfrost Core ×20 Mora ×120,000

Ganyu Talent Level-Up Materials

Daily Domain Drops	Enemy Drops	Weekly Boss Drops
Tue/Fri/Sun Teachings of Diligence	Whopperflowers Whopperflower Nectar	Childe Challenge Reward Shadow of the Warrior
Guide to Diligence	Shimmering Nectar
Philosophies of Diligence	Energy Nectar

Talent Materials per Level

How to Use Ganyu

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Empowered Charge Shots

Normal Attack: Liutian Archery

Different to other Bow users, Ganyu's Charged Shots will act differently depending on their level of charge. A fully charged Cryo shot will deal AoE Cryo damage. If you want to use her as a Main DPS, upgrade Ganyu's Normal Attack: Liutian Archery talent first!

Crowd Controlling Elemental Skill

Elemental Skill: Trail of the Qilin

Ganyu's Elemental skill will summon a frozen flower to attract nearby enemies, before exploding dealing damage.

Massive AoE Elemental Burst

Elemental Burst: Celestial Shower

Ganyu's Elemental Burst rains down ice shards on enemies in a rather large area inflicting Cryo Damage. If you want to use her as a Sub DPS, upgrade Ganyu's Elemental Burst talent first!

Passive Talent Grants Cryo Bonus

Passive Talent: Harmony between Heaven and Earth

Ganyu's passive talent, Harmony between Heaven and Earth, grants a 20% Cryo DMG Bonus to active party members inside her Elemental Burst's AoE. Which makes her Charged Shots stronger!

Burst, Skill, then Charged Shots Combo

	How to Use Ganyu Combo
1	Use Ganyu's Elemental Burst to create a Cryo AoE. Keep Ganyu inside the AoE.
2	Use her Elemental Skill to take a way the enemies' attention from her.
3	Use Level 2 Charged Shots against the enemies.

To efficiently use Ganyu, use this combo! Being inside her Elemental Burst AoE will buff her Cryo DMG Bonus and then using her Elemental Skill will keep the enemies away from her.

Ganyu Talents (Skills)

Normal Attack: Liutian Archery

Talent Description

Perform up to 6 consecutive shot with a bow. Charge Attack Perform a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG. While aiming, an icy aura will accumulate on the arrow head before the arrow is fired.Has different effects based on how long the energy has been charged: • Charge Level 1: Fires off an icy arrow that deals Cryo DMG. • Charge Level 2: Fires off a Frostflake Arrow that Deals Cryo DMG. The Frostflake Arrow blooms after hitting its target, dealing AoE Cryo DMG. Plunge Attack: Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG on impact.

Trail of the Qilin

Talent Description

Leaving a single Ice Lotus behind, Ganyu dashes backward, shunning all impurity and dealing AoE Cryo DMG. The Ice Lotus continuously taunts surrounding opponents, attracting them to attack it. Its endurance scales based on Ganyu's Max HP, and it blooms profusely when destroyed or once its duration ends, dealing AoE Cryo DMG. Flavor Text: “You saw me, you say? You must be mistaken. I was working overtime then.”

Celestial Shower

Talent Description
Coalesces atmospheric frost and snow to summon a Sacred Cryo Pearl that exorcises evil. While active, the Sacred Cryo Pearl will continuously rain down shards of ice, striking opponents within its AoE and dealing Cryo DMG. Flavor Text: Ganyu can bring down sweet rains as a matter of course. But against demons and heretics, they become bitter, freezing.

Undivided Heart

Talent Description
After firing a Frostflake Arrow, the CRIT Rate of subsequent Frostflake Arrows and their resulting bloom effects is increased by 20% for 5s.

Harmony between Heaven and Earth

Talent Description
Celestial Shower grants a 20% Cryo DMG Bonus to active party members in the AoE.

Preserved for the Hunt

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

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Ganyu's In-Game Information

Character Thoughts on Ganyu

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Beidou	Privately, Ganyu and I get on like a house on fire! But as you know, she’s the secretary to the Liyue Qixing… and I’m not exactly in their good books right now! Doesn’t bother me, but I wouldn’t want to put Ganyu in a difficult position. So just keep what I said between us, yeah?
Keqing	Skepticism: Who knows what Rex Lapis must have doe to inspire such blind devotion from Ganyu...but her reluctance to be critical is not without its advantages. In the workplace, she'll carry out my instructions to the letter, even when I can tell she has her reservations. It's a good attitude to have as a career professional. Reflection: I find myself getting a second opinion from her a lot these days. Lots things come up that I just have no idea about, and of everyone in Liyue, she's probably the most familiar with Rex Lapis. Heh...I feel a bit awkward, though, because I used to be opening disparaging of Rex Lapis in front of her...But she doesn't seem to mind, so I guess I've got nothing to worry about...
Ningguang	One cannot afford to be overly reliant on others even when it comes to Ganyu. There is a Liyue saying which goes, "It takes a hundred people to keep a secret, but only one to let it slip." When there are important affairs to deal with, it is always safer to investigate and resolve it personally.
Shenhe	I've heard many stories about her from my master. She's really quite different from how I originally imagined her... But don't worry, I'll be keeping this to myself. Speaking of Ganyu, her work in Liyue Harbor is unbelievably busy... It seems that there is a price to pay for those who want to integrate into the mortal world.
Xiangling	Ganyu? Oh... Oh yeah! I remember her — vegetarian, right? She doesn't come to the Wanmin Restaurant very often — but when she does, she sits alone in the corner and eats her meal in total silence. Poor girl, she seems kinda lonely... I always give her an extra-large portion because I feel sorry for her. Funniest thing is, she eats every last bite, every time! I wouldn't have guessed she had such an appetite just by looking at her.
Xiao	Ganyu is neither mortal nor illuminated beast. Wandering, both the mortal and adepti realms with duty as her sole guide, it was inevitable that she would become perplexed... What? Me? You believe a yaksha who knows nothing more than how to massacre countless souls and emerge unscathed is a suitable mentor for such an individual? ...Your mind occupies a very different world from that which your body inhabits.
Yae Miko	Hmm, now that you mention it, it's been a while since I last saw Ganyu. Before the Sakoku Decree came into effect, the two of us would often meet to discuss bilateral relations between our two nations. I always found her quite reliable. The next time you go to Liyue, take her some more fresh Sea Ganoderma for me.
Yanfei	Ganyu is kind and thoughtful, it's just a shame she's so busy all the time. Most of the time, she's buried in an endless pile of paperwork — the only exception being her nap at noon. Don't get me wrong, I have to put in some hours at work, too. But I'm happy with the job I've chosen, and it's certainly a lot less taxing than hers.
Yaoyao	Ganyu always has a lot of work to do. I heard that one time, she was so tired she accidentally fell asleep on the grass. sigh I do worry about her, you know! Hmm, maybe... we could go do a "surprise inspection"! You know, check in and make sure she's taking care of herself. Oh! Uh... Wait a minute. I'll go get some of her favorite plants for her to eat...
Yelan	Ah, the secretary... I could never work non-stop like she does, certainly not at that level of efficiency. I guess being half-adeptus must have its perks. Imagine not needing sleep to regain your energy levels...
Zhongli	Liyue’s prosperity has not merely been built on Rex Lapis’ oracles or wisdom. It is also thanks to the countless servants of the Geo Archon who have honored their end of the contract. Of them, Ganyu is the one who has served for the longest time. If you want to know about her past… You should ask her about it. I fear my wording would not be delicate enough to receive her approval.

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