True to her title as the fourth of the Fatui Harbingers and given her ability to deal massive Pyro DMG while also synergizing extremely well with most of the game’s top-tier supports, Arlecchino is one of, if not the best Pyro DPS in Genshin Impact. But as we all know, even a top-tier character can only perform at their best if equipped with the right weapon and artifacts. Here’s the best Arlecchino build in Genshin Impact, as well as a few teams sure to help you show all the true might of The Knave.
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[Updated on May 14th, 2024, to update our recommended teams section].
The Best Arlecchino Build in Genshin Impact: About Our Build
As she has in her Masque of the Red Death state —which will coat her attacks in Pyro and further empower the damage of her Normal Attacks based on her current Bond of Life percentage— as the cornerstone of her set, our Arlecchino build, nicknamed Ashen Reaper, will be focused on empowering her NA and overall elemental damage above all else.
When on the field, you will be able to enter Masque of the Red Death by gathering a Bond of Life value of over 30% HP. Arlecchino can increase her Bond of Life value by performing Balemoon Rising (her Elemental Burst). She can also gain and increase the effect’s value by performing charged attacks on (or defeating) enemies affected by Blood-Debt Directive. You can apply Blood-Debt Directive by using All is Ash (her Elemental Skill).
The Best Artifacts for Arlecchino
The best artifact set for Arlecchino in Genshin Impact is a 4-piece Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy. The set, which feels tailor-made for her, is my main pick given its ability to boost her ATK by 18% while also increasing her overall DMG by 18% after her Bond of Life value changes in any way (maximum of 3 stacks).
Best Alternatives
While you work on getting her best artifact set, my main pick will be a 4-piece Shimenawa’s Reminiscenc, which will offer a great boost in both ATK and NA/CA damage. Poetically given her bond with La Signora, a 4-piece Crimson Witch of Flames can be a great alternative for those who love to Vaporize. When paired with her third passive, The Balemoon Alone May Know, the latter will offer a 62.5% non-piece dependent increase in Pyro DMG after you perform All is Ash, all while offering a permanent 15% boost in Vaporize/Melt DMG.
You can check out a more in-depth overview of the effects of all the mentioned artifact sets below:
| Artifact Set | Effects | How to Acquire |
|---|---|---|
| Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy (Top pick) | 2-piece: Increases your ATK by 18%. 4-piece: Your overall DMG will be increased by 18% for 6 seconds every time your Bond of Life value changes in any way (maximum of 3 stacks). | Acquired by completing the Faded Theater domain, located on Petrichor. |
| Shimenawa’s Reminiscence | 2-piece: ATK +18% 4-piece: You will get a 50% increase in Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG for 10 seconds after performing your Elemental Skill. Will cost 15 energy. | Acquired by completing the Momiji-Dyed Court domain, found in Inazuma’s Yashiori Island and through Mystic Offering. |
| Crimson Witch of Flames | 2-piece: +15% Pyro DMG Bonus 4-piece: Increases the damage dealt by the Overload, Burning, and Burgeon reactions by 40%, while also boosting your Vaporize and Melt DMG by 15%. After you perform your Elemental Skill, the set’s 2-piece bonus will be increased by 7.5% for 10 seconds (max of 3 stacks). | Acquired by completing the Hidden Palace of Zhou Formula domain, found in Liyue’s Bishui Plain. Can also be acquired through Mystic Offering. |
If you have yet to gain access to our top picks, using a 4-piece Gladiator’s Finale can also work. When equipped, the full set will increase Arlecchino’s ATK by 18% and her NA DMG by 35%.
Best Main and Sub-Stats
Given her Crit DMG ascension stat and her sets’ focus on ATK, I recommend that those building Arlecchino go with an ATK% Sands of Eon and a Pyro DMG Bonus Goblet of Eonothem. We will be using a CRIT Rate Circlet of Logos. For substats, go with CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK, and HP, in that order.
Like with all DPSs, keep in mind that reaching the 50% Rate/100% DMG threshold should be your main priority. For the best overall performance, try to get the values to around 75% Rate and 150%+ DMG.
Best Weapons for Arlecchino
As you might have already expected, the best weapon for Arlecchino is her signature 5-star Polearm Crimson Moon’s Semblance. The weapon is my main pick as it will offer her a Bond of Life worth 25% of her HP after she hits an opponent with her Charged Attack, as well as boost her damage by 12% if she is afflicted by the debuff. The offered damage boost can be further enhanced to 36% if her Bond of Life total goes above 30% HP.
As an extra, the weapon will only awaken its true appearance (that of the crimson scythe seen above) when wielded by Arlecchino. Honestly, if you can, don’t skip on her weapon, as we don’t know when it might rerun.
Best 5-Star Alternatives
If her signature is not an option for you, the Staff of Homa will be my main pick, given its CRIT DMG substat and massive HP-related ATK bonus. Hu Tao’s weapon is then followed by Xiao’s Primordial Jade Winged-Spear.
The Best 4-Star and F2P Weapons for Arlecchino
In the 4-star department, the best weapon for Arlecchino is the Battle Pass-exclusive Deathmatch. At level 90, the weapon will offer a 36.8% increase in Crit Rate. While at R5, it will also offer a 48% ATK boost when facing less than two enemies. When facing more than two enemies, an R5 Deathmatch will offer its wielder a 32% increase in ATK and DEF.
My main F2P pick is a fully refined Missive Windspear. Using a fully refined White Teasel can also work with our Arlecchino build, given its 48% boost in NA DMG. To recap, here are the top 5 weapons for Arlecchino in Genshin Impact:
| Best Weapons for Arlecchino | Secondary Stat |
|---|---|
| 1. Crimson Moon’s Semblance (Best in Slot) | Crit DMG |
| 2. Staff of Homa | Crit DMG |
| 3. Primordial Jade Winged-Spear | Crit Rate |
| 4. Deathmatch | Crit Rate |
| 5. Blackcliff Pole | Crit DMG |
The Best Teams for Arlecchino in Genshin Impact
Given her ATK-focused set and inability to receive healing from anyone other than herself, Arlecchino will work at her best when paired with ATK-focused or DMG-enhancing supports. For that, her best team composition will feature her as its main-on field DPS, Bennett as its Battery/ATK% buffer, Yelan or Xingqiu as its sub-DPS/reaction enabler, and Kaedehara Kazuha as its dedicated support.
When in the deep stages of the Abyss, I recommend using Zhongli in place of Kazuha for his unrivaled shield. You can also pair Xingqiu and Yelan for an overkill team. Although not optimally, using Furina in the sub-DPS role can also work, as she will offer a massive boost in DMG to Arlecchino. You will need to have mastered Arlecchino’s on-field moveset to counter the health loss effects of Furina’s Elemental Skill. To recap, here are the best teams for Arlecchino, as well as a few variations sure to add to her massive potential:
- Arlecchino + Bennett + Yelan/Xingqiu + Kaedehara Kazuha/Zhongli (Best in slot).
- Arlecchino + Yelan + Xingqiu + Bennett/Kazuha/Sucrose (Vaporize-focused).
- Arlecchino + Chevreuse + Bennett + Fischl (Overload-focused),
- Arlecchino + Yelan/Xingqiu + Bennett + Zhongli (Vaporize-focus, higher survivability).
- Arlecchino + Yun Jin + Bennett + Albedo/Kazuha (Niche but will have a good boost in NA damage with Yun Jin).
Best Arlecchino FP2 Team
To close our Arlecchino build guide, if you are a F2P player and are still on your way to acquiring some of our top picks, don’t worry, as Arlecchino does not demand a great number of 5 stars to excel. In this case, her best team will be a variant of our best-in-slot composition and feature the following:
- Bennett as its main buffer, healer, and ATK support.
- Xingqiu as its sub-DPS/Vaporize support.
- A Sucrose equipped with a Viridescent Venerer set as its main Pyro support.
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