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Everyone knows his name, “The One and Oni” Itto, Arataki,” but very few know the path that brought him to where he is. He had to go through blood, sweat, and tears to become the “Beetle Gladiator” and get to the top. On his way to becoming the best in Genshin Impact, Itto had to gather the best weapons for his build, all with the help of a team of loyal compadres. So far, his strength and charisma crown him as one of the favorites among Geo characters, even in Version 4.5.
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The Best Itto Build in Genshin Impact
Don’t expect Arataki Itto to implement a well-thought-out strategy; he is the expert in teaching enemies a lesson. Itto stands out due to the excessive physical damage he manages to do with the help of Ushi and his claymore in his punch combos. However, once you start hitting with Itto, please don’t stop him, or you will cancel his skill as soon as you switch him to another character on your team.
The Best Artifacts for Itto
Husk of Opulent Dreams is the best artifact set for Itto, as it will give bonus DEF and Geo Damage. You need this if you want Arataki to go full berserk against bosses or even in The Abyss. Plus, this character turns DEF into DMG.
| Artifact Set | Effects | How to Acquire |
|---|---|---|
| Husk of Opulent Dreams | 2-Pieces: DEF +30%. 4-Pieces: A character equipped with this Artifact set will obtain the Curiosity effect in the following conditions: When on the field, the character gains 1 stack after hitting an opponent with a Geo attack, triggering a maximum of once every 0.3s. When off the field, the character gains 1 stack every 3s. Curiosity can stack up to 4 times, each providing 6% DEF and a 6% Geo DMG Bonus. When 6 seconds pass without gaining a Curiosity stack, 1 stack is lost. | Slumbering Court Domain on Seirai Island, Inazuma. |
Best Alternatives
Retracing Bolide works well but does not have the same benefits as Husk of Opulent Dreams for Itto. This set will force you to always have an active shield because of the set’s passive; you must carry the Redhorn Stonethresher and have impeccable accuracy, so it will be more complicated to make rotations. However, if you find it difficult to find the 4 pieces of Husk, you can combine two pieces of Archaic Petra, although you will lose Geo DMG.
| Artifact Set | Effects | How to Acquire |
|---|---|---|
| Retracing Bolide | 2-Pieces: Increases Shield Strength by 35%. 4-Pieces: While protected by a shield, gain an additional 40% Normal and Charged Attack DMG. | Slumbering Court Domain on Seirai Island, Inazuma. |
| Husk of Opulent Dreams and Archaic Petra | 2-Pieces: DEF +30%. 2-Pieces: Geo DMG Bonus +15%. | Slumbering Court Domain on Seirai Island, Inazuma. Domain of Guyun in Guyun Stone Forest, Liyue. |
Best Main and Sub-Stats
This demon can change all its DEF and transform into DMG, but the CRIT stats are ideal if you still want to finish off the monsters in one hit. Also, keep in mind that his elemental skill and normal attacks will be the most used in his combos. This is because Itto’s Burst costs a lot of particles to recharge, and you would need 120-130% Energy Recharge to counteract this.
- Sands: DEF%
- Goblet: Geo DMG
- Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
- Substats: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > DEF% > Energy Recharge
The Best Weapons for Itto
Redhorn Stonethresher is the best weapon for Itto because it is a pure CRIT DMG claymore. Besides this, claymore improves DEF, normal, and charged Attack DMG stats. This build will make your Itto the best on-field DPS in Genshin Impact, practically turning him into a Hulk with a cub.
| Artifact Set | Effects | How to Acquire |
|---|---|---|
| Redhorn Stonethresher | DEF is increased by 28%. Normal and Charged Attack DMG is increased by 40% of DEF. | Weapon Event Wishes. |
The Best 4-Star and F2P Weapons
Getting the Redhorn Stonethresher is recommended, but only if you have the possibilities and want Itto to be your Main. Otherwise, Whiteblind is a much more affordable option and also gives bonuses to normal or charged attacks. Besides, Whiteblind also creates the stack necessary for Itto to hit with full force.
| Artifact Set | Effects | How to Acquire |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteblind | On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 6% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. This effect can only occur once every 0.5s. | Forging. |
The Best Teams for Itto
Genshin Impact’s mono-Geo teams get the most potential out of this Oni, mainly because, unfortunately, Itto is not as flexible regarding his team comps. You will need Gorou to empower Arataki Itto fully; he is one of the few supports best suited to him. Zhongli is also a great companion for Itto; besides giving him a shield, if you equip him with Tenacity of the Millelith, you will improve the ATK of your whole team. However, if you plan to use Zhongli, consider taking other characters that create Geo structures, such as Albedo or the Geo Traveller.
If you want to disengage Itto from his Geo-only build and team, another option is to pair him with electro characters from Genshin Impact. In particular, Fischl is an excellent battery for any team, while Beidou, in addition to creating the shield Itto needs, also applies Electro around him. Although Gorou is the key piece for the Oni’s teams, so try to have them together for your best compositions.
