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Genshin Impact

Ayato Envisaged Echoes Guide

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Genshin Impact - Pillar of Fortitude

Pillar of Fortitude is an Envisaged Echoes challenge to acquire Ayato's Echo cosmetic in Genshin Impact! See the best strategies, recommended builds for Ayato, and other information regarding this challenge here!

Pillar of Fortitude Build

Build Summary

Recommended Weapons
F2P Option
Recommended Artifacts
Stats to Consider CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%, Energy Recharge, HP%

Ayato's build for his Echo Challenge is the same as his Overworld and Endgame build, as his Echo Challenge is DPS-oriented.

However, Elemental Mastery becomes less of a priority here as your focus shifts towards building more personal damage. Try to aim for around 80% CRIT Rate with as much CRIT DMG as you can carry and close to 2,000 ATK to make this a comfortable clear.

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Weapon Recommendations

Pillar of Fortitude Weapons
Genshin Impact - Haran Geppaku Futsu Image Haran Geppaku Futsu Genshin Impact - Primordial Jade Cutter Image Primordial Jade Cutter
Genshin Impact - The Black Sword Image The Black Sword Genshin Impact - Finale of the Deep Image Finale of the Deep

Most Swords that offer CRIT or ATK for their wearer is welcome here, with Ayato's signature Haran Geppaku Futsu as his Best-in-Slot, and Primodial Jade Cutter not being too far behind.

Otherwise, The Black Sword remains his best 4-star option, along with Finale of the Deep as his F2P choice.

List of Sword Weapons

Artifact Recommendations

Artifact Sets

Pillar of Fortitude Artifacts
Genshin - Heart of Depth Image Heart of Depth x4 Genshin - Gladiator Gladiator's Finale x4

Both Heart of Depth and Gladiator's Finale have similar benefits for Ayato, with Heart of Depth slightly being better if you use Haran Geppaku Futsu.

List of Artifact Sets and Stats

Artifact Stats

Artifact Main Stats
Genshin - HourglassSands: ATK%
Genshin - GobletGoblet: Hydro DMG Bonus
Genshin - CircletCirclet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Artifact Sub Stats CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%, Energy Recharge, HP%

Ayato carries the same DPS standard as with his usual build, with more emphasize on selfish CRIT and ATK stats to ensure that each slash from his Elemental Skill hits hard.

Pillar of Fortitude Strategy

Break the Pyro Balls For Bonus DMG and Attack Speed

Over the course of the challenge, three floating Pyro balls will appear on the battlefield that when broken, grants Ayato a burst of Attack SPD and bonus DMG, as well as a good chunk of Elemental Energy.

These need to be broken with Hydro attacks, most notably Ayato's Elemental Skill. This buff is nothing to scoff at and generally halves your clear time from the moment they become available, so make sure to break them as they come.

Defeat All Enemies

Echo Challenge Enemies

Wave 1
Genshin - Oprichniki Vanguard ImageOprichniki Vanguard x3 Genshin - Fatui Skirmisher (Pyro-Slinger Bracer) ImageFatui Skirmisher (Pyro-Slinger Bracer) x2
Wave 2
Genshin - Kairagi: Fiery Might ImageKairagi: Fiery Might x1 Genshin - Kairagi: Dancing Thunder ImageKairagi: Dancing Thunder x1

Attendants First Before Leader

The first wave spawns three Oprichniki Vanguards on the right side, and two Fatui Skirmishers on the left. Focus down the Oprichniki first then move onto the Skirmishers.

Defeat Both Kairagi at Once

As for the Kairagi, focus more on making sure that both of them have equal health bars so you can kill them within the same few slashes.

Combat Rotation

Ayato Solo Rotation
Elemental Burst -> Elemental Skill -> Hold Normal Attack

Ayato's main all-in combo revolves around using his Elemental Burst to create an Off-Field Hydro application area, followed by casting his Elemental Skill in the direction of the opponents to cause the opening Hydro mirage to blow up on them.

Finally, hold your Normal Attack button to allow Ayato to continuously slash the opponents with Hydro attacks. After 6 seconds, its duration will run out and you can restart your combo.

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