Genshin Impact best artifacts for Cryo DPS build, low AR

Building a Cryo DPS in Genshin Impact: Early Game Tips

So you want to make your Cryo character hit hard? Awesome! Here’s how you can start building a powerful Cryo DPS even at lower Adventure Ranks (AR).

Understanding the Basics

The key to any strong DPS build is maximizing two things:

• Attack: This determines how much raw damage your character deals.
• Cryo Damage Bonus: This increases the damage from your Cryo attacks.

Early Game Artifact Sets

At lower AR, your primary focus should be getting decent artifacts that boost attack and Cryo damage. Don’t worry about perfect sets yet; prioritize the main stats. Here are some good options:

1. "Pale Flame" (2-Piece Set): This gives you 18% Attack bonus. Easy to obtain and universally useful for physical and elemental DPS.

2. "Blizzard Strayer" (2-Piece Set): This gives you 15% Cryo damage bonus. Perfect for specializing in Cryo damage.

3. "Gladiator’s Finale" (2-Piece Set): Another 18% Attack bonus, just like Pale Flame. This set is popular for physical DPS but works well for Cryo characters too.

4. "Noblesse Oblige" (2-Piece Set): This gives you 20% Elemental Burst damage bonus. If you rely heavily on your burst, this set can be great.

Artifact Stats to Look For

• Sands of Eon: Look for "Attack%" as the main stat.
• Goblet of Eonothem: Look for "Cryo Damage Bonus%" as the main stat.
• Circlet of Logos: Look for "Critical Rate%" or "Critical Damage%" depending on your build. If you have a lot of Critical Rate, prioritize Critical Damage, and vice versa.
• Sub-Stats: Focus on getting Attack%, Critical Rate%, Critical Damage%, Energy Recharge, and Cryo Damage Bonus%.

Important Considerations

• Cryo Resonance: If you can pair your Cryo character with another Cryo character, you’ll get a 15% Cryo damage bonus from the Cryo resonance. This is a huge boost for your Cryo DPS!
• Weapons: Choose a weapon that increases your character’s attack or Cryo damage. Even some 3-star weapons can be good enough for early game.
• Leveling: Don’t forget to level up your character and their talents! This will significantly increase their damage output.

Example: Building Ganyu

Let’s say you’re building Ganyu as your Cryo DPS. Here’s a possible setup:

• Weapon: Prototype Crescent (4-star, easy to obtain)
• Artifacts: 2-Piece Pale Flame and 2-Piece Blizzard Strayer.
• Sub-stats: Aim for a mix of Attack%, Critical Rate%, Critical Damage%, and Cryo Damage Bonus%.

Remember: Building a character is an ongoing process. As you progress in AR, you’ll get access to better artifacts and weapons. Keep experimenting, and you’ll find the perfect setup for your Cryo DPS!