While Kazuha and Klee’s reruns are presumably the main focus of Genshin Impact‘s current Banners, many fans curious about the Inazuman newcomer, Shikanoin Heizou, will likely be wondering what the best build for this new 4-star Anemo character is. Catalyst characters are not the most popular choices when it comes to playable characters, yet Heizou may be able to bring a fresh experience to the table with his skills and abilities. Since Shikanoin Heizou is a newly released character, it might take some time before theorycrafters pinpoint the absolute best build for the character. Yet, in the meantime, players can currently envision an optimal loadout based on Heizou’s kit.
How to Build Heizou in Genshin Impact
As a Catalyst user, the best build for Heizou in Genshin Impact should focus on dealing Swirl DMG with his Anemo abilities. Accordingly, the optimal way to maximize Swirl DMG output is by providing him with more Elemental Mastery. Therefore, starting with his weapon, Skyward Atlas is the best choice for Heizou in Genshin Impact.
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Skyward Atlas offers bonus ATK and Wandering Clouds, a Skill that bolsters Elemental DMG Bonus and deals extra ATK DMG to nearby enemies for 15 seconds at a 30-second interval. This passive ability has a 50% chance of triggering whenever Heizou performs a normal attack. However, the Skyward Atlas is not the only weapon players can use for Heizou. Three other Catalyst weaponry include:
- Second-best Choice: Kagura’s Verity
- Third-best Choice: The Widsith
- Best F2P Option: Mappa Mare
Both Kagura’s Verity and The Widsith are acquired through gacha pulls, while the Mappa Mare can be crafted using a Northlander Catalyst Billet, Crystal Chunks ×50, and White Iron Chunks ×50. Unfortunately, Kagura’s Verity is currently unobtainable, but The Widsith is available in the Epitome Invocation that ends on August 2, 2022.
The best Artifact Set for Heizou’s build in Genshin Impact would undoubtedly be the Viridescent Venerer Set, which offers the best Artifacts for Anemo users. The primary stat that players should be looking for is Elemental Mastery, as it is the one that enhances Swirl DMG. For substats, Travelers can focus on acquiring more ATK%, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG for Heizou. To get the Viridescent Venerer Artifact Set, players must farm the Valley of Remembrance, a Domain located in the Windwail Highland of Mondstadt, south of the Dawn Winery. This Domain becomes available after reaching Adventure Level 25.
Genshin Impact is available on PC, Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.