Shikanoin Heizou Best Builds and Teams | Genshin Impact

Shikanoin Heizou is a 4-Star character in Genshin Impact. He uses an Anemo Vision and a Catalyst. Check out this guide for Heizou's best builds, best teams, best weapons and best artifacts!

Shikanoin Heizou Rating and Info

Heizou's Character Guide

Heizou
	Rating: Rarity: ★★★★ Element: Anemo Weapon: Catalyst EN Voice Actor: Kieran Regan JP Voice Actor: Iguchi Yuichi

Heizou's Tier List Rankings

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Exploration
		N/A

Character Tier List

Heizou's Stats

	HP	Attack	Defense	Ascension Stat
Lvl 20	2,296	48	147	Anemo DMG Bonus 0%
Lvl 80	9919	210	637	Anemo DMG Bonus 24%

Heizou's Strengths and Weaknesses

Heizou's Strengths
• Swirl focused playstyle that synergizes well with Anemo. • Above average base ATK for a 4-Star character. • Can quickly create Declension stacks through swirled Normal Attacks, letting him deal max Elemental Skill DMG.
Heizou's Weaknesses
• Elemental Burst explodes on the first enemy hit, making it require proper positioning. • Holding his Elemental Skill makes him open to attacks, which cancels his Skill. • Heizou is an Elemental Reaction enabler that requires equally invested off-field teammates.

Shikanoin Heizou Best Builds

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Heizou Main and Sub DPS Builds

Main / Sub DPS	EM Swirl DPS Build
	CRIT DPS Build

Heizou's best builds are the same whether you're using him as a Main or Sub DPS. If you're fighting multiple enemies, we recommend an EM Swirl Build to deal Swirls in an AoE. If only fighting a few enemies, the CRIT Build is best to use.

Swirl DPS

Best Weapon	Skyward Atlas
Replacement Weapons	1. Kagura's Verity 2. The Widsith 3. Mappa Mare
Best Artifacts	Viridescent Venerer x4
Main Stats	Sands: Elemental Mastery
	Goblet: Elemental Mastery
	Circlet: Elemental Mastery
Substats	Elemental Mastery, ATK%, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG

This Main DPS Heizou Build will focus on doing Swirl DMG and spreading Elemental Reactions. This build does the most DPS and works best against multiple enemies. Heizou's strength comes from his role as a driver to enable off-field characters to deal more DMG.

CRIT DPS

Best Weapon	Skyward Atlas
Replacement Weapons	1. Kagura's Verity 2. The Widsith 3. Mappa Mare
Best Artifacts	Viridescent Venerer x4
Main Stats	Sands: ATK% or Elemental Mastery
	Goblet: Anemo DMG
	Circlet: CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG or Elemental Mastery
Substats	CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%, Elemental Mastery

The standard ATK%-Element-CRIT build prioritizes Crits than Swirls. Heizou with this DPS build works best against single target enemies, with only a minor difference in DMG compared to the Triple EM mainstat build.

Heizou's Talent Priority

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

A big chunk of Heizou's DMG comes from his Elemental Skill, so leveling it is a priority. Heizou regularly uses his Normal Attacks and Elemental Burst, which should be leveled up equally after his Elemental Skill.

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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.

Heizou's best Artifact is the Viridescent Venerer set to increase Swirl damage and debuff enemies. This is still recommended to use if you're using a CRIT build.

Equipping Viridescent vs. Gladiators Artifacts

Unlike Xiao, a major part of his damage comes from swirl damage. Generally, equipping a 2pc. Viridescent and a +18% ATK artifact set will lead to lower team and personal damage.

Best 4-Star Artifact for Heizou

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.

List of Artifacts and Set Bonuses

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Top 3 Heizou Weapons

	Weapon	Weapon Information
1st	Skyward Atlas	Bonus Stat: ATK 7.2% Skill Effect: Increases Elemental DMG Bonus by 12%. Normal attack hits have a 50% chance to earn the favor of the clouds, which actively seeks out nearby enemies to attack for 15s. Dealing 160% ATK DMG. Can only occur once every 30s.
2nd	Kagura's Verity	Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 14.4% Skill Effect: Gains the Kagura Dance effect when using an Elemental Skill, causing the Elemental Skill DMG of the character wielding this weapon to increase by 12% for 16s. Max 3 stacks. This character will gain 12% All Elemental DMG Bonus when they possess 3 stacks.
3rd	The Widsith	Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 12.0% Skill Effect: When a character takes the field, they will gain a random theme song for 10s. This can only occur once every 30s. Recitative: ATK is increased by 60%. Aria: Increases all Elemental DMG by 48%. Interlude: Elemental Mastery is increased by 240.

Best Free-to-Play Weapon for Heizou

Weapon	Weapon Information
Mappa Mare	Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery 36 Skill Effect: Triggering an Elemental reaction grants a 8% Elemental DMG Bonus for 10s. Max 2 stacks.

All Recommended Weapons for Heizou

Recommended Weapons	How to Get
Skyward Atlas	Gacha
Kagura's Verity	Gacha
Memory of Dust	Gacha
Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds	Gacha
The Widsith	Gacha
Mappa Mare	Crafted
Sacrificial Fragments	Gacha
Solar Pearl	Battle Pass

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Shikanoin Heizou Best Team Comp

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Best Party for Heizou

Heizou Main DPS Teams
Premium Electro-Charged	F2P Electro-Charged
Vaporize

Premium Electro-Charged Team

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Heizou	Yelan	Yae Miko	Shinobu

This Heizou team comp focuses on Swirling Electro and Hydro Reactions. Shinobu can be replaced with Fischl to help with Elemental Particle generation.

Heizou F2P Electro-Charged Team

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Heizou	Xingqiu	Beidou	Fischl

This Heizou F2P team focuses on Swirling Electro and Hydro Reactions while also providing Heizou with shields and DMG resistance. Fischl can or Beidou can be swapped out with Shinobu if you need healing.

Heizou International Team

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Heizou	Xingqiu	Xiangling	Bennett

A strong classic team comp with Heizo acting as the Main DPS in the party. This Heizou team comp has strong Hydro and Pyro application which can help with triggering multiple Vaproize reactions.

Shikanoin Heizou Best Constellations

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Constellation and Effects

	Heizou's Constellations
C1	Named Juvenile Casebook For 5s after Shikanoin Heizou takes the field, his Normal Attack SPD is increased by 15%. He also gains 1 Declension stack for Heartstopper Strike. This effect can be triggered once every 10s.
C2	Investigative Collection The pull effect of the Arresting Windtunnel created by Windmuster Kick is enhanced and its duration is increased to 1s.
C3	Esoteric Puzzle Book Increases the Level of Heartstopper Strike by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4	Tome of Lies The first Windmuster Iris explosion in each Windmuster Kick will regenerate 9 Elemental Energy for Shikanoin Heizou. Every subsequent explosion in that Windmuster Kick will each regenerate an additional 1.5 Energy for Heizou. One Windmuster Kick can regenerate a total of 13.5 Energy for Heizou in this manner.
C5	Secret Archive Increases the Level of Windmuster Kick by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6	Curious Casefiles Each Declension stack will increase the CRIT Rate of the Heartstopper Strike unleashed by 4%. When Heizou possesses Conviction, this Heartstopper Strike's CRIT DMG is increased by 32%.

Best Constellations Rating and Explanation

	Rating	Constellation Effect / Merits
C3	★★☆	• Decent bump to the DMG of his main toolkit.
C6	★★★	• Big DMG increase to his main toolkit. • Having ATK% and CRIT Mainstats and Substats increases the value of this Constellation.

C0 is Perfectly Fine for Heizou

Heizou at C0 is a very solid character. None of his Constellations drastically change his playstyle, nor are any of them needed to make him a good Main DPS.

Shikanoin Heizou Ascension and Talent Materials

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Heizou Ascension Materials

Lv.20→Lv.40	Vayuda Turquoise Sliver ×1 Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×3 Mora ×20,000 Onikabuto ×3
Lv.40→Lv.50	Vayuda Turquoise Fragment ×3 Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×15 Mora ×40,000 Onikabuto ×10 Runic Fang ×2
Lv.50→Lv.60	Vayuda Turquoise Fragment ×6 Silver Raven Insignia ×12 Mora ×60,000 Onikabuto ×20 Runic Fang ×4
Lv.60→Lv.70	Vayuda Turquoise Chunk ×3 Silver Raven Insignia ×18 Mora ×80,000 Onikabuto ×30 Runic Fang ×8
Lv.70→Lv.80	Vayuda Turquoise Chunk ×6 Golden Raven Insignia ×12 Mora ×100,000 Onikabuto ×45 Runic Fang ×12
Lv.80→Lv.90	Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone ×6 Golden Raven Insignia ×24 Mora ×120,000 Onikabuto ×60 Runic Fang ×20

Heizou Talent Level-Up Materials

Daily Domain Drops	Enemy Drops	Weekly Boss Drops
Mon/Thu/Sun Teachings of Transience	Treasure Hoarders Treasure Hoarder Insignia	Raiden Shogun Challenge Reward The Meaning of Aeons
Guide to Transience	Silver Raven Insignia
Philosophies of Transience	Golden Raven Insignia

Talent Materials per Level

How to Use Shikanoin Heizou

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Punch and Kick Enemies in Close Combat

Heizou's is a Catalyst user who attacks enemies with Anemo-infused fists and kicks. He works when spreading Elemental Reactions from his off-field teammates!

Elemental Reactions Guide

Charge and Punch with Elemental Skill

Heizou's Elemental Skill, Heartstopper Strike, unleashes a powerful punch that can knockback opponents. Holding his Elemental Skill charges it and increases the power of its damage, via a mechanic called the Declension effect.

No need to hold!

Swirling with Heizou is an alternative way to get four Declension stacks. As Swirls are independent between Normal and Charged Attacks, we recommend Swirling with Normal + Charged Attack in succession to quickly gain two stacks of Declension!

Blast and Pull in Enemies with Elemental Burst

Heizou jumps and kicks a ball of Anemo for his Elemental Burst, Windmuster Kick. Enemies affected with an Element will receive a follow up explosion DMG. Just be careful how you aim it, since the ball explodes on the enemy it hits!

Shikanoin Heizou Talents (Skills)

Normal Attack: Fudou Style Martial Arts

Talent Description

Performs fisticuffs empowered by a mighty wind, dealing Anemo DMG Charge Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina and performs a sweeping kick that deals Anemo DMG. Plunge Attack: Calling upon the surging wind, Heizou plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in his path. Deals AoE Anemo DMG upon impact with the ground. Flavor Text: A unique technique that gathers Anemo in one place before unleashing it all in one kick. Is always there in a pinch to land on some criminal's fleeing back.

Heartstopper Strike

Talent Description

Tap: Wields the swift winds to launch a Heartstopper Strike that deals Anemo DMG. Hold: Charges energy to unleash an even stronger blow. He will obtain the Declension effect while charging, which will increase the power of the Heartstopper Strike. When the skill button is released or the skill duration ends, he will strike forward, dealing Anemo DMG. Declension Increases the power of the next Heartstopper Strike. Max 4 stacks. When you possess 4 Declension stacks, the Conviction effect will be produced, which will cause the next Heartstopper Strike to be even stronger and have a larger AoE.

Windmuster Kick

Talent Description

Leaps into the air and uses the Fudou Style Vacuum Slugger and kicks his opponent. The Vacuum Slugger will explode upon hit and create an Arresting Windtunnel that pulls in nearby objects and opponents, dealing AoE Anemo DMG. Elemental Absorption: When Fudou Style Vacuum Slugger hits enemies affected by Hydro, Pyro, Cryo or Electro, it afflicts them with Windmuster Iris. Moments later, Windmuster Iris explodes and dissipates, dealing AoE DMG of the corresponding elemental type. Fudou Style Vacuum Slugger can afflict a maximum of four enemies with the Windmuster Iris. A single enemy cannot be afflicted by Irises of different elemental types at the same time.

Paradoxical Practice

Talent Description
When Shikanoin Heizou activates a Swirl reaction while on the field, he will gain 1 Declension stack for Heartstopper Strike. This effect can be triggered once every 0.1s

Penetrative Reasoning

Talent Description
After Shikanoin Heizou's Heartstopper Strike hits an opponent, increase all party members' (excluding Shikanoin Heizou) Elemental Mastery by 80 for 10s.

Pre-Existing Guilt

Talent Description
Decreases sprinting Stamina consumption for your own party members.

How to Get Heizou

Pull from Version 3.2 Phase 2 Banners

Version 3.2 Phase 2 Banners
Farewell of Snezhnaya	Everbloom Violet

Heizou is currently a rate-up in Tartaglia and Yae Miko's rerun banners in the second phase of Version 3.2. It runs from November 18, 2022 until December 6, 2022! Thoma, and the new 4-star Cryo character, Layla, are also on rate-ups in Phase 2.

You can also get Heizou on all Standard Wish Banners except Beginner's Wish!

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Shikanoin Heizou's In-Game Information

Who is Shikanoin Heizou?

Heizou is the number one detective of the Tenryou Commission. He's been offered promotions multiple times for his achievements, but chooses not to accept them since he believes that staying close to the front lines means intimidating criminals from his name alone.

Heizou Hangout Guide

Heizou Character Profile

Nation	Inazuma
Title	Detective of the Tenryou Commission
Vision
Gender	Male
Race	Human
Height	Medium
Faction	Tenryou Commission
Constellation	Cervus Minor
Birthday Date	July 24
Special Dish	The Only Truth
Skins & Namecards	Outfit: Spirited Valor Namecard: Temari
Furnishing	Wakeful Spring & Eternal Dream of Fleeting Dreams

Heizou Release Date

Genshin Impact Version 2.8
Release Date	July 13, 2022

Released in Version 2.8 Phase 1

Heizou was officially released as a playable character during the first phase of Version 2.8 on July 13, 2022.

Check out all the other content that came out in this update here:

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Thoughts About Heizou

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Ayaka	Mr. Shikanoin belongs to the Tenryou Commission, just like Miss Kujou. He is very... principled, sometimes even more determinedly so than Miss Kujou. The only thing is, when it comes to the question of which matters should be governed by his principles, I believe only Mr. Shikanoin himself knows the answer.
Gorou	You mean that sneaky detective that never seems to actually be working on a case? Well, no one from the Shogunate can be fully trusted, so I'll be keeping my eyes and ears on him! On a separate note, he does have some talent for investigation. But how can we know that this isn't all part of some nefarious scheme?? Hmm. Only time will tell, I suppose.
Kokomi	Initially, I was astonished to see anyone coming to Watatsumi Island wearing a Tenryou Commission uniform. A Tenryou Commission samurai would never be that brazen, and a Tenryou Commission spy would never be that conspicuous. Shortly after, I discovered that he was a self-proclaimed "detective" by the name of Shikanoin, and that he took no interest in military, government, or commercial affairs. Instead he seemed to have arrived for a bit of sightseeing. As such, I set a few eyes on him, but refrained from taking any action to remove him from the island. be sure to talk to him if the chance presents itself.
Sara	Shikanoin and I may be colleagues, but I have few positive words to say about him. He seems preoccupied with his personal schemes while official duties take second place. The only reason I have not sought to bring him into line so far is that his investigations deliver results... 'sigh' He is such a headache.
Shinobu	He's different from the other Doushin of the Tenryou Commission. I have yet to see him on patrol or apprehend anyone, and he occasionally comes to me to buy intelligence. In exchange, I asked him to put in a good word for me whenever I'm bailing people out of the Police Station. He gladly agreed. I'd say that's a pretty good deal... After all, getting the boys to keep their eyes and ears open on the streets is easy enough.
Thoma	Ho, that guy is a detective for the Tenryou Commission. He seems to have his own way of doing things — not the easiest person to get along with. Also... Any situation that involves a detective is probably not one that's going to end well. I think I'll keep on giving him a wide berth.

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