Building a 4-Star Anemo DPS: A Comprehensive Guide
Choosing the right artifacts for your 4-star Anemo DPS can be a tricky puzzle, but don’t worry! This guide will help you find the perfect pieces to unleash your character’s full potential.
Understanding the Goals:
Our primary goal is to maximize the character’s Anemo damage, which means boosting their ATK and focusing on the Anemo damage bonus. Since we’re aiming for DPS (damage per second), we also need to consider Energy Recharge to ensure they can use their burst frequently.
Artifact Sets and Their Benefits:
- 2-Piece Viridescent Venerer + 2-Piece Glad/Shimenawa: This is a classic combo offering a balanced approach. Viridescent Venerer provides a 15% Anemo damage bonus, while Glad/Shimenawa boosts your ATK by 18%. The decision between Glad and Shimenawa depends on your character’s skills – Glad is good for characters like Sucrose, while Shimenawa suits those who rely heavily on their Normal Attack (like Kazuha).
- 4-Piece Viridescent Venerer: If you prioritize enemy resistance shredding, this set is ideal. It offers 15% Anemo damage bonus and a hefty 40% reduction to enemy Anemo resistance when the character’s Elemental Skill hits. This is particularly powerful when paired with characters who can continuously apply Anemo, like Kazuha.
- 4-Piece Shimenawa’s Reminiscence: This set is focused on maximizing Normal Attack damage and provides a 50% ATK buff when the character’s burst is activated. It’s a great option for characters who heavily rely on their normal attacks, like Kazuha.
Beyond the Sets:
- Sub-Stats: The real magic lies in the sub-stats. Prioritize ATK%, Anemo Damage Bonus, Crit Rate/Crit DMG, and Energy Recharge. You can prioritize Crit Rate/Crit DMG if your character has a high base Crit Rate, and Energy Recharge if they have a low base Energy Cost.
- Elemental Mastery (EM): While not essential for a pure DPS build, EM can be beneficial if your character triggers Swirls frequently. This is especially true for characters like Sucrose, whose EM directly affects Swirl damage.
Choosing the Right Set for Your Character:
- Kazuha: The most versatile Anemo DPS, Kazuha excels with both 2-piece Viridescent Venerer + 2-piece Glad/Shimenawa and 4-piece Viridescent Venerer sets. The choice depends on your team composition.
- Sucrose: Sucrose shines with 2-piece Viridescent Venerer + 2-piece Glad/Shimenawa due to her emphasis on Swirl reactions.
- Xiao: Xiao is best suited for 2-piece Viridescent Venerer + 2-piece Glad/Shimenawa, focusing on maximizing his Anemo damage output.
Tips for Artifact Farming:
- Be patient: Artifact farming is a long process, but don’t despair! Focus on improving your artifacts gradually.
- Target specific domains: Choose the appropriate domains based on your desired artifact sets.
- Utilize resin efficiently: Use your resin wisely by prioritizing domains that offer the best rewards for your characters.
Remember: There’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The best artifact setup will depend on your character, team composition, and playstyle. Experiment and find what works best for you!
