Sayu Rating and Best Builds | Genshin Impact

Sayu is a 4-Star Anemo Claymore character in Genshin Impact. Learn about Sayu's Sub-DPS and Support builds, ascension materials, best weapons, best artifacts, talent priority, skills, teams, and our rating of the character in this build guide!

Sayu Rating and Info

Character Information

Sayu
Rating
Rarity	★★★★
Element	Anemo
Weapon	Claymore
Voice Actors	EN Voice Actor: Lilypichu (Lily Ki) JP Voice Actor: Suzaki Aya

Tier List Rankings

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Exploration
N/A

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Sayu's Stats

	HP	Attack	Defense	Ascension Stat
Lvl 20	2,553	76	160	Elemental Mastery 0
Lvl 80	11,033	227	693	Elemental Mastery 96

Sayu's Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
• Elemental Burst can both heal and deal Anemo DMG. • Swirl reactions restore HP when Sayu is active. • Passive talent lets you sneak up on some wildlife.
Weaknesses
• Elemental Skill might take time getting used to. • If not C1, the Elemental Burst's effect is limited.

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Sub-DPS and Support Builds for Sayu

Recommended Roles for Sayu
Sub DPS Anemo Sub-DPS	Support Healer Support

Anemo Sub DPS

Best Weapon	Wolf's Gravestone
Replacement Weapons	1. Skyward Pride 2. Mailed Flower
Best Artifacts	Viridescent Venerer x4
Main Stats	Sands: ATK%
	Goblet: Anemo DMG Bonus
	Circlet: CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG
Substats	Energy Recharge, CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate

This Sayu Sub-DPS build focuses on dealing DMG when through her Elemental Skill. This build is recommended if you want Sayu to be on the field more often than not.

Healer Support

Best Weapon	Wolf's Gravestone
Replacement Weapons	1. Skyward Pride 2. Favonius Greatsword 3. Mailed Flower
Best Artifacts	Viridescent Venerer x4
Main Stats	Sands: Energy Recharge or Elemental Mastery
	Goblet: Elemental Mastery
	Circlet: Elemental Mastery or Healing Bonus
Substats	ATK%, Energy Recharge, Elemental Mastery

This Sayu Support build utilizes her Elemental Burst to be able to heal as much HP as it can while also being able to decrease enemy Elemental RES.

Sayu's Talent Priority

	Sub-DPS & Support
1st	Elemental Burst
2nd	Elemental Skill
3rd	Normal Attack

Regardless of how you build her, Sayu's most important talent to level up is her Elemental Burst as it can provide off-field DMG and healing. Afterwards, level up her Elemental Skill to deal decent damage while rolling around.

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Best Artifacts Ranked

	Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
1st	Viridescent	2-PC: Anemo DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: Increases Swirl DMG by 60%. Decreases opponent's Elemental RES to the element infused in the Swirl by 40% for 10s.
2nd	Viridescent	2-PC: Anemo DMG Bonus +15%
	Gladiator	2-PC: ATK +18%.
3rd	Noblesse	2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%. 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.

Best 4-Star Artifact for Sayu

Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
Instructor	2-PC: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80. 4-PC: Upon triggering an Elemental Reaction, increases all party members' Elemental Mastery by 120 for 8s.

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Top 3 Sayu Weapons

	Weapon	Weapon Information
1st	Wolf's Gravestone	Bonus Stat: ATK 10.8% Skill Effect: Increases ATK by 20%. On hit, attacks against enemies with less than 30% HP increases all party members' ATK by 40% for 12s. Can only occur once every 30s.
2nd	Skyward Pride	Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 8.0% Skill Effect: Increases all DMG by 8%. After using an Elemental Burst, Normal, or Charged Attack, on hit, creates a vacuum blade that does 80% of ATK as DMG to enemies along its path. Lasts for 20s or 8 vacuum blades.
3rd	Favonius Greatsword	Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 13.3% Skill Effect: CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s.

Best Free-to-Play Weapon for Sayu

Weapon	Weapon Information
Katsuragikiri Nagamasa	Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 10.0% Skill Effect: Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 6%. After Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the character loses 3 Energy but regenerates 3 Energy every 2s for the next 6s. This effect can occur once every 10s. Can be triggered even when the character is not on the field.

All Recommended Weapons for Sayu

Recommended Weapons	How to Get
Wolf's Gravestone	Gacha
Skyward Pride	Gacha
Beacon of the Reed Sea	Gacha
Favonius Greatsword	Gacha
Mailed Flower	Event
Sacrificial Greatsword	Gacha
Katsuragikiri Nagamasa	Crafted

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Sayu Best Constellations

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Constellation and Effects

	Sayu's Constellations
C1	Multi-Task no Jutsu The Muji-Muji Daruma created by Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry will ignore HP limits and can simultaneously attack nearby opponents and heal characters.
C2	Egress Prep Yoohoo Art: Fuuin Dash gains the following effects: - DMG of Fuufuu Whirlwind Kick in Press Mode increased by 3.3%. - Every 0.5s in the Fuufuu Windwheel state will increase the DMG of this Fuufuu Whirlwind Kick by 3.3%. The maximum DMG increase possible through this method is 66%.
C3	Eh, the Bunshin Can Handle It Increases the Level of Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4	Skiving: New and Improved Sayu recovers 1.2 Energy when she triggers a Swirl reaction. This effect occurs once every 2s.
C5	Speed Comes First Increases the Level of Yoohoo Art: Fuuin Dash by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6	Sleep O'Clock The Muji-Muji Daruma created by Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry will now also benefit from her Elemental Mastery. Each point of Sayu's Elemental Mastery will produce the following effects: - Increases the damage dealt by the Muji-Muji Daruma's attacks by 0.2% ATK. A maximum of 400% ATK can be gained via this method. - Increases the HP restored by the Muji-Muji Daruma by 3. A maximum of 6,000 additional HP can be restored in this manner.

Best Constellations Rating and Explanation

	Rating	Constellation Effect / Merits
C1	★★★	• Healing at 70% HP limit removed, making Sayu's healing more effective.
C6	★★☆	• Increases Muji-Muji Daruma DMG and Healing based on Sayu's Elemental Mastery.

C6 for a Sub-DPS and Healer Hybrid

By unlocking C6 for Sayu, you can forgo any healing artifact and stack a Viridescent Venerer 4pc. set with EM main stats on her. This will give you the best of both worlds for a Sub-DPS and Healer Anemo character.

Sayu Ascension and Talent Materials

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Sayu Ascension Materials

Lv.20→Lv.40	Vayuda Turquoise Sliver ×1 Whopperflower Nectar ×3 Crystal Marrow ×3
Lv.40→Lv.50	Vayuda Turquoise Fragment ×3 Whopperflower Nectar ×15 Marionette Core ×2 Crystal Marrow ×10
Lv.50→Lv.60	Vayuda Turquoise Fragment ×6 Shimmering Nectar ×12 Marionette Core ×4 Crystal Marrow ×20
Lv.60→Lv.70	Vayuda Turquoise Chunk ×3 Shimmering Nectar ×18 Marionette Core ×8 Crystal Marrow ×30
Lv.70→Lv.80	Vayuda Turquoise Chunk ×6 Energy Nectar ×12 Marionette Core ×12 Crystal Marrow ×45
Lv.80→Lv.90	Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone ×6 Energy Nectar ×24 Marionette Core ×20 Crystal Marrow ×60

Sayu Talent Level-Up Materials

Daily Domain Drops	Enemy Drops	Weekly Boss Drops
Wed/Sat/Sun Teachings of Light	Whopperflowers Whopperflower Nectar	Azhdaha Challenge Reward Gilded Scale
Guide to Light	Shimmering Nectar
Philosophies of Light	Energy Nectar

Talent Materials per Level

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Normal Attacks Hit Hard!

Normal Attack: Shuumatsuban Ninja Blade

Sayu uses a Claymore, which means her attacks hit harder against enemies and are useful for destroying enemy shields. Claymore users like Sayu can also mine ores with ease!

Elemental Skill Gets Her Rolling!

Yoohoo Art: Fuuin Dash

Sayu's Elemental Skill, Yohooo Art: Fuuin Dash, allows her to roll at high speeds! Tapping her Elemental Skill curls her into a ball to shoot a short-distance forward to attack an enemy in range. Holding it lets you roll around longer while dealing continuous Anemo DMG!

Elemental Absorption

Sayu's Elemental Skill can absorb Electro, Pyro, Cryo, and Hydro which can spread that Element to her enemies or surroundings. Pyro absorption allows her to spread fire on grass, and Cryo absorption allows her to roll on water!

Top-Tier Speed When Rolling

Sayu's Speed with Other Characters
Sayu	Ayaka	Razor

When using her Elemental Skill's hold function, Sayu becomes one of the fastest characters in-game! Her roll is faster than Ayaka and Mona's Dash, so it's useful for exploring. Take note that you can't roll on water unless you absorb Cryo!

Elemental Burst Can Heal and Attack

Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry

Sayu's Elemental Burst, Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry, can heal the entire party while also dealing Anemo DMG to nearby enemies! After using her Elemental Burst, Sayu will leave behind a Muji-Muji Daruma.

What is a Muji-Muji Daruma?

Muji-Muji Daruma

The Muji-Muji Daruma can either heal your party or deal Anemo DMG to nearby enemies, depending on your active characters' HP.

If your HP is above 70%, the Muji-Muji Daruma will deal Anemo DMG to nearby enemies. Otherwise, it will switch to a healing function. This limit is removed at 1 Constellation, letting Sayu heal and attack without any conditions.

Passive Skill Useful for Crystalflies

Yoohoo Art: Silencer's Secret

Sayu's Passive Talent, Yoohoo Art: Silencer's Secret, allows her to sneak up on certain wildlife. This skill works on animals in the ''Other'' sub-category of the Living Beings Archive. It's perfect for Crystalfly-hunting!

Deals Less DMG to Elemental Enemies

Since Sayu's Elemental Skill absorbs in nearby Elements, it might be difficult to battle Elemental Enemies like Slimes.

For example: if you use her skill on Pyro Slimes, you will absorb the Pyro Element. Since Pyro Slimes are immune to Pyro, it won't do much damage.

Sayu Talents (Skills)

Normal Attack: Shuumatsuban Ninja Blade

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

Yoohoo Art: Fuuin Dash

Talent Description

The special technique of the Yoohoo Ninja Arts! Sayu curls up into a rolling Fuufu Windwheel and smashes into opponents at high speed, dealing Anemo DMG. When the duration ends, she unleashes a Fuufuu Whirlwind Kick, dealing AoE Anemo DMG. Press Enters Fuufuu Windwheel state, rolling forward a short distance before using Fuufuu Whirlwind Kick. Hold Attack: Hold Rolls about in Fuufuu Windwheel State that increases Sayu's resistance to interruption. During that, she can control the roll's direction and can use the skill again to end the state and use a stronger Fuufuu Whirlwind Kick. Hold triggers Elemental Absorption. The maximum skill duration is 10s. The longer she remains in that state, the longer the CD. Elemental Absorption: If Sayu comes into contact with Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro while in her Whirlwind state, she will deal additional DMG of that type. Elemental Absorption may only occur once per use of this skill. Flavor Text: Sayu can pull this skill off with her eyes closed. This technique was originally created for escaping, but now that she's got a Vision, might as well make her foes eat dirt while she's at it.

Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry

Talent Description

The other super special technique of the Yoohoo Ninja Arts! It summons a pair of helping hands for Sayu. Deals Anemo DMG to nearby opponents and heals all nearby party members. The amount of HP restored is based on Sayu's ATK. This skill then summons a Muji-Muji Daruma. Muji-Muji Daruma At intervals, the Daruma will take an action: ・If all nearby characters' HP is above 70%, it will deal Anemo DMG to a nearby opponent. ・If nearby active characters' HP is 70% or less, it will heal the active character with the lowest HP. If no opponents are nearby, it will heal all active characters nearby. Flavor Text: People who don't know the first thing about ninjutsu love to watch Sayu show off this skill, and some have tried to learn it from her. But Sayu just wants to sleep and not be disturbed.

Someone More Capable

Talent Description
When Sayu triggers a Swirl reaction while active, she heals all your characters and nearby allies for 300 HP. She will also heal an additional 1.2 HP for every point of Elemental Mastery she has. This effect can be triggered once every 2s.

No Work Today!

Talent Description
The Muji-Muji Daruma created Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry gains the following effects: ・When healing a character, it will also heal characters near that healed character for 20% the amount of HP. ・Increases the AoE of its attack against opponents.

Yoohoo Art: Silencer's Secret

Talent Description
When Sayu is in the party, your characters will not startle Cystalflies and certain other animals when getting near them. Check the "Other" sub-category of the "Living Beings / Wildlife" section in the Archive for the creatures this skill works on.

How to Get Sayu

Pull from Any Active Banner

All Current Wish Banners
Epitome Invocation	The Heron's Court
The Transcendent One Returns	Wanderlust Invocation

Sayu is available at a normal rate on all Standard Wish Banners except Beginner's Wish. This means you can get her from Wanderlust Invocation, Epitome Invocation, and the current Character Event Wishes.

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Sayu's In-Game Information

Sayu Voicelines

Thoughts About Sayu

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Ayaka	Ah, little Sayu. She hasn't been causing you any trouble lately, has she? Hehe, if you ever notice her slacking off, please let me know.
Ayato	She looks awfully idle the majority of the time, and yet when it counts, she always rises to the occasion and provides indispensable assistance. Of course, you'd know far more about that than me, wouldn't you?
Gorou	Hmm, according to our intel, she is a ninja proficient in the art of infiltration — a skill set which could prove very useful in some of Her Excellency's special operations... However, our intel also indicates that she could be difficult to recruit as she is rather unruly, and often disappears without a trace. Hmm? She's with the Yashiro Commission? Oh, well forget it then.
Itto	All I did was give her a little pat on the head this one time when she wasn't looking, and now, she pounces to attack every time she lays eyes on me. Haha, what can I say? Tanuki are adorable! What am I supposed to do — not pat one on the head? ...Oh yeah, and that's the other thing — she beats you up for calling her a tanuki, too! What's up with that? I mean, a tanuki's what she's going for, right? Sheesh, talk about getting your fur all ruffled over nothing...
Thoma	Ah Sayu, stubborn Sayu. I've asked her countless times to teach me ninjutsu, but she always refuses. She even goes out of her way to avoid me now... I'm just a student looking for a teacher, am I really that out of line?
Yae Miko	Ah yes, the little ninja child... If there's one thing she can do, it's stay hidden. Kano Nana constantly complains to me about it. Apparently, she now spends so much of her time searching for Sayu that she barely has any time to read anymore. If you as me, I'd say that Sayu has a secret ally who is helping her hide all the time...
Yoimiya	Let me know if you see her, alright? I'd really love to take her to one of the festivals and introduce her to lots of new friends. She always looks a little down, but if she meets some people she can hang out with, maybe she'll slowly pick herself up again!

Sayu's Thoughts About Others

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Ayaka	About Ayaka As the eldest daughter of the Kamisato Clan, she always looks very graceful and elegant. But she got one of the shrine maidens to keep tabs on me and make sure I don't slack off... Why would she do that?
Ayato	About Ayato Sometimes, when I'm taking a rest up in a tree, I overhear the shrine maidens talking about him. Sounds like he's pretty important and super busy most the time. I don't get it, though - it's only work, or whatever, so why doesn't he just... not do it?
Itto	About Itto Why does he have to make such a racket? And how did he get so tall!?
Raiden	About Raiden Shogun Her Excellency? Definitely not someone I'd ever get to meet. If you've got questions, maybe Miss Ayaka's the person to ask.
Shinobu	About Shinobu Doesn't ring a bell, umm... What? Arataki Itto's little sidekick? Ugh, well she's definitely gotta be a sleep disturbance then. Birds of a feather flock together...
Thoma	About Thoma He's got a Vision, and yet for some reason he pesters me about learning ninjutsu every time I run into him. I don't know what his deal is. It's not like I'd have the time to teach him anyway, I barely get enough sleep as it is.
Yae Miko	About Yae Miko She's always patting me on the head... I've never bitten her, though, or even said anything, because I'm frightened of how she'd react if I stood up to her. But what am I gonna do? Because if she keeps on patting my head, I'm gonna get stuck at this height forever!
Yoimiya	About Yoimiya Every time she sees me she says, "Hey, little tanuki! Let's go hang out at the festival." Firstly, I'm not a tanuki. Secondly, I don't wanna go to a festival. Thirdly, she says she wants to hang out — but really, she just wants me to do a ninjutsu performance during the fireworks show. That's not even related to my work for the Shuumatsuban!

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