Genshin Impact version 2.8 is almost here, and gamers couldn't be more excited, as the next version will not only bring the debut of new skins for Fischl and Diluc, but will also feature the arrival of the game's new 4-star Anemo. . Shikanoin Heizou, who can also be considered the first brawler in the game. But can Heizou work as a DPS? Now, to answer that and more, here is a Heizou DPS build that is sure to dispatch anyone who opposes you.
The best construction Heizou DPS: recommended artifacts
Taking into account that this Heizou build will be focused on increasing his personal damage, we will use a Venerate Viridescent 2pcs + Echoes of an Offering 2pcs / Vermilion Beyond / Reminiscence of Shimenawa / Gladiator's Endgame, thanks to its increased ATK and elemental damage. That said, building him as a DPS whose main strength will be his ability to trigger Swirl can also work really well. So if the latter suits you better, you can do it using a Viridescent Venerer 4 Piece Set.
You can check out the recommended primary stat for each artifact piece below:
- Flower of Life: HP%
- feather of death: AT %
- Sands of Eon: ATK% / Elemental Mastery (VV)
- Cup of Eonothem: Anemo damage bonus
- Tiara of Logos: CRIT or DMG rate (weapon dependent) / Elemental Mastery (VV)
Best weapons for a Heizou DPS build
As far as weapons go, for a classic DPS build, our top recommendations would be to use 5-Star Catalysts celestial atlas, Kagura's Truthet Prayer lost to holy winds. If none of the 5 stars is an option for you, use the 4 star catalyst The Widsith would be our top choice, thanks to its excellent CRIT DMG sub-stat and damage-focused passive.
To recap, here are the best weapons for a Shikanoin Heizou DPS:
- 5 stars: Skyward Atlas / The Truth of Kagura / Lost Prayer to the Holy Winds
- 4 stars : By Widsith (R3-5)
- Alternative F2P: Dodoco Tales / Carte de la mer
For those looking to build it as a reaction-focused DPS, our main choice would be to use the 5-star Catalyst Skyward Atlas, followed by the 4-star Catalyst Sacrificial Fragments, thanks to its high EM boost and passive tweak.
What talents to focus on
Although on a non-reaction-focused build, given his low native ATK, as well as low normal attack DMG, Heizou's biggest source of damage will actually be his elemental skill, Heartstopper Strike, followed by of his Elemental Burst, Windmuster Kick, we recommend focusing on leveling up his normal attacks and elemental skill first, then focusing on his burst. If you plan to use him as a reaction DPS, we recommend prioritizing his elemental skill, then investing in his NA and Burst next, in that order.
Best teams for Heizou
As our build will be focused on increasing Heizou's innate damage, it is essential that you use damage increasing characters, such as Bennett and Yun Jin, using an Anemo healer such as Jean can also work very well if you don't plan on using Bennett. That said, if you're planning on using it as a reaction machine, our top recommendation would be to use teaser-focused comps, featuring Hydro and Electro characters, such as Fischl, Beidou, Shinobu, Xingqiu, and Yelan.
Genshin impact is currently available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and mobile devices – Android and iOS.
