Building a Blooming Traveler: The Best Artifacts for Dendro!
So you’re ready to unleash the power of the Dendro Traveler! They’re a surprisingly versatile character, able to be built for both damage and support. Let’s break down the best artifact sets for them, whether you want to be a full-fledged Dendro powerhouse or a team-boosting support:
For Damage: The Deepwood Memories Set
This set is the go-to for dealing big Dendro damage. The Deepwood Memories set is all about maximizing that sweet, sweet Dendro damage:
- 2-Piece Bonus: +15% Dendro Damage Bonus.
- 4-Piece Bonus: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80 for 10 seconds after triggering a Dendro reaction. This effect can be triggered every 2.5 seconds.
Combine this with the right weapons (like the Forest Regalia or Fruit of Fulfillment) and you’ll be dealing Dendro damage like a pro.
But Wait, There’s More!
While Deepwood Memories is your best bet for raw Dendro damage, other sets offer exciting possibilities:
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Gilded Dreams: While the 2-piece bonus (+80 Elemental Mastery) is great for Traveler, the 4-piece bonus isn’t super useful. It requires triggering specific reactions (burning, blooming, or hyperbloom) and only applies to one team member, making it less consistent.
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Wanderer’s Troupe: This set is generally used for main DPS characters, offering +80% ATK on the 2-piece bonus. The 4-piece bonus isn’t very useful for Traveler, as it only increases damage based on the Element of the character’s normal attack, which is Geo for Traveler.
Supporting the Team: The Instructor Set
If you want Traveler to be a team support, the Instructor set is your friend. This set focuses on boosting your entire party’s Elemental Mastery:
- 2-Piece Bonus: +20% Elemental Mastery.
- 4-Piece Bonus: When an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, all party members gain an 8% Elemental Damage Bonus for 10 seconds (max 4 stacks).
This is great for amplifying the effects of Dendro reactions like Bloom and Hyperbloom, making your team deal more damage with all their elements!
The Power of Elemental Mastery
No matter which artifact set you choose, remember that Elemental Mastery is king for Traveler! You want to maximize this stat to make your Dendro reactions absolutely pop. Focus on getting high Elemental Mastery on your artifacts and use weapons that boost it as well.
Finding the Right Artifacts
Artifact farming can be a long process, but it’s worth it! Keep in mind that the artifacts you choose will depend on how you want to play Traveler. Experiment with different sets and builds to find what works best for you and your team. Happy farming!