How to optimize a Cryo DPS build for Ganyu without sacrificing her burst uptime?

Building Ganyu for Maximum Freeze and Damage

Ganyu is a powerful Cryo DPS character known for her incredible damage output and ability to freeze enemies. But getting the most out of her requires balancing damage with burst uptime. Here’s a breakdown of how to optimize Ganyu’s build:

1. Weapon Choice:

• Amos’ Bow: The best-in-slot weapon for Ganyu, Amos’ Bow provides a significant boost to both her charged attack damage and her burst’s damage. It’s a powerful choice for maximizing her overall damage.
• Prototype Crescent: If you don’t have Amos’ Bow, Prototype Crescent is a good alternative. It offers a good balance of damage and Energy Recharge, helping keep Ganyu’s burst available more frequently.
• Other Options: Weapons like the Polar Star, Elegy for the End, and Stringless can also be effective depending on your team composition and preferences.

2. Artifact Sets:

• 4-Piece Blizzard Strayer: This set is the most popular choice for Ganyu, providing a significant Cryo Damage bonus and increased critical damage against enemies affected by Cryo.
• 2-Piece Blizzard Strayer + 2-Piece Noblesse Oblige: This combination balances damage and burst damage, with Noblesse Oblige boosting her burst’s damage output.
• 4-Piece Wanderer’s Troupe: While not as common, Wanderer’s Troupe can be a good option if you need to boost her charged attack damage even more.

3. Artifact Stats:

• Main Stats:
  • Sands of Eon: Attack %
  • Goblet of Eonothem: Cryo Damage Bonus
  • Circlet of Logos: Critical Rate or Critical Damage (choose the one you need more of based on your build)
• Sub-Stats:
  • Prioritize: Critical Rate, Critical Damage, Cryo Damage Bonus, Attack %
  • Secondary: Energy Recharge (if you’re not using a weapon like Prototype Crescent), HP%, DEF% (only if you have a ton of other good stats).

4. Balancing Damage and Burst Uptime:

• Critical Rate and Critical Damage: Aim for a 60/140 ratio or higher. Ganyu’s charged attacks scale heavily with both, so maximizing them is crucial.
• Energy Recharge: Ideally, you want to have enough Energy Recharge to consistently have her burst ready every rotation. This can be achieved through sub-stats on your artifacts, your weapon, or by using an Energy Recharge bonus from your team composition.
• Don’t Forget the Team: Choosing a good Cryo support, like Rosaria or Diona, can significantly boost your Ganyu’s burst uptime by applying Cryo and generating energy for her.

5. Rotations and Optimizing Ganyu’s Burst:

• Rotation: A simple rotation for Ganyu is as follows:
  1. Apply Cryo with your support character.
  2. Use Ganyu’s E to apply a Cryo aura to enemies.
  3. Use Ganyu’s burst to freeze enemies.
  4. Use Ganyu’s charged attacks for maximum damage.
  5. Repeat.
• Burst Uptime: To make sure you can use her burst every rotation, pay attention to your Energy Recharge and the Cryo application of your team.

Overall: Ganyu’s strength lies in her ability to deal massive damage with her charged attacks and her burst. Balancing her build for both damage and burst uptime will allow her to consistently freeze enemies and unleash her true potential.