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Genshin Impact: Best Sayu Build and Team Comp

The smallest and sleepiest ninja of Genshin Impact, Sayu is a specialist in the secret art of hiding from everyone’s sight so she can take a…

Giovanna De ItaBy Giovanna De ItaSeptember 13, 20233 Mins Read
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The smallest and sleepiest ninja of Genshin Impact, Sayu is a specialist in the secret art of hiding from everyone’s sight so she can take a nap. But don’t let that fool you, as she offers a unique and fun combat playstyle. Given how her skills change depending on who you have in your team, the possibilities for her are quite diverse. Nonetheless, we’ve prepared the best build and team comp for Sayu in Genshin Impact.

The Best Builds for Sayu in Genshin Impact

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If you prefer combat using elemental reactions, Sayu is your best choice. This little ninja allows you to do swirl reactions and other elements even off-field, thanks to her ultimate. Sayu offers solid damage, debuffs, and even heals for her teammates. If you are not sure what weapons or artifacts are best for her, this is the best build for Sayu in Genshin Impact:

Sayu Sub DPS Builds

  • Swirl Driver
    • Weapons:
      • Makhaira Aquamarine
      • Mailed Flower
      • Rainslasher
      • Sacrificial Greatsword
    • Artifacts:
      • Viridescent Venerer (4 pieces): Increases Swirl DMG by 60%. Decreases opponent’s Elemental RES to the element infused in the Swirl by 40% for 10s.
      • Viridescent Venerer (2 pieces) gives Anemo DMG Bonus +15% and Gladiator’s Finale (2 pieces) adds ATK +18%.
  • Crit Sub DPS
    • Weapons:
      • Wolf’s Gravestone
      • Beacon of the Reed Sea
      • Tidal Shadow
      • Favonius Greatsword
    • Artifacts:
      • Viridescent Venerer (4 pieces)
      • Viridescent Venerer (2 pieces) and Gladiator’s Finale (2 pieces)

Sayu Support Build

  • Healer Support
    • Weapons:
      • Wolf’s Gravestone
      • Favonius Greatsword Image Favonius Greatsword
      • Katsuragikiri Nagamasa Image Katsuragikiri Nagamasa
      • Tidal Shadow
    • Artifacts:
      • Viridescent Venerer (4 pieces)
      • Viridescent Venerer (2 pieces) and Gladiator’s Finale (2 pieces)
  • Healer Support
    • Weapons:
      • Wolf’s Gravestone
      • Favonius Greatsword Image Favonius Greatsword
      • Katsuragikiri Nagamasa Image Katsuragikiri Nagamasa
      • Tidal Shadow
    • Artifacts:
      • Viridescent Venerer (4 pieces)
      • Viridescent Venerer (2 pieces) and Gladiator’s Finale (2 pieces)

Sayu Best Team Comps

Depending on how you build Sayu, you might have to adjust your team comp in Genshin Impact. So, if you want to take advantage of elemental reactions, you can opt for characters that do off-field damage while Sayu, with her attack, finishes off the enemies. If you prefer Sayu to be more of a support, it is recommended to increase her ATK, especially if she is not yet at C-6.

Driver Teams

Main DPS: Raiden

Sub-DPS: Sayu

Sub-DPS: Xiangling

Support: Kokomi

Healer Teams

Main DPS: Raiden / Ayakai

Sub-DPS: Xiangling / Shenhe

Sub-DPS: Xingqiu / Mona

Support: Sayu

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Sayu offers enjoyable gameplay by utilizing multiple elemental reactions from her teammates. Many players also use Kaeya and Xiangling while Sayu spins around the battlefield at full speed to make the combat more dynamic. Whatever your fighting style, Sayu is a good addition to your team comp and is one of the easiest characters to build in Genshin Impact.

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