Making the Most of Dendro Traveler in Sumeru: Artifact Choices
So, you’re diving into the lush world of Sumeru with your trusty Traveler and want to build them as a Dendro powerhouse? That’s a great choice! While Traveler might not be the most powerful Dendro character in the game, with the right artifact set, you can make them a valuable asset to your team. Let’s break down some of the best options!
The Clear Winner: Deepwood Memories
This four-piece set is the most obvious and effective choice for a Dendro Traveler focused on dealing damage. It boasts the following bonuses:
- Two-Piece Bonus: Increases Dendro damage by 15%. This is a significant boost to your Traveler’s overall damage output.
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Four-Piece Bonus: Reduces enemies’ Dendro resistance by 30% for 10 seconds after using an Elemental Skill. This is huge for maximizing the damage your team deals, especially with characters like Nahida or the upcoming Baizhu.
Why Deepwood Memories Shines: Deepwood Memories offers a double whammy – increased Dendro damage and a significant reduction in enemy resistance. This makes your Traveler a much more threatening presence on the battlefield.
Other Options for Unique Playstyles:
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Gilded Dreams: This set offers a more balanced approach, with bonuses to both Dendro damage and Elemental Mastery.
- Two-Piece Bonus: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80.
- Four-Piece Bonus: Increases the damage dealt by Elemental Skills and Bursts by 14% if the character’s Elemental Mastery is higher than 100.
This can be a great choice if you want to build your Traveler as a support character who enhances the team’s overall damage through reactions. However, the 100 Elemental Mastery requirement might be a bit of a hurdle to overcome.
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Wanderer’s Troupe: This set is a solid alternative if you don’t have Deepwood Memories and need a quick fix.
- Two-Piece Bonus: Increases Elemental Damage Bonus by 15%.
- Four-Piece Bonus: Increases the damage dealt by Normal Attacks by 35% against opponents affected by Elemental Reactions.
While this isn’t specifically focused on Dendro, it can be effective if you find yourself using Normal Attacks more frequently with your Traveler. It’s a good option while you farm for better sets.
Artifact Stats to Prioritize:
- Sands of Eon: Dendro Damage Bonus (most important for pure DPS) or Energy Recharge (for more frequent bursts).
- Goblet of Eonothem: Dendro Damage Bonus (the gold standard for damage dealers).
- Circlet of Logos: Critical Rate or Critical Damage (depending on your build, aim for a 1:2 ratio of Critical Rate to Critical Damage).
Sub-Stats Matter:
Don’t forget about the power of sub-stats! Always prioritize Critical Rate/Damage, Elemental Mastery, Attack Percentage, and Energy Recharge, depending on your build. The more of these you can get, the better!
Final Thoughts:
While Deepwood Memories is your best bet for maximizing your Traveler’s Dendro damage, there are other options to explore depending on your preferred playstyle. Experiment with different sets and find what works best for your team composition and your own preferences! Remember, building a character is a fun and rewarding process, so enjoy the journey of optimizing your Dendro Traveler!
