Choosing the Right Gear for Your Cryo DPS
So you’ve got a cool 4-star Cryo character and you want to make them a damage dealing powerhouse! But with so many different artifact sets in Genshin Impact, it can be tricky to know where to start. Don’t worry, we’ll break down the best options for your Cryo DPS build.
The Big Three:
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Blizzard Strayer: This set is a classic for Cryo DPS characters. Its 2-piece bonus gives a 15% Cryo damage boost, and the 4-piece bonus is where things get exciting. After you use your Cryo character’s elemental skill, you get a 20% Cryo damage bonus for 10 seconds. This bonus stacks up to 2 times, giving you a whopping 40% Cryo damage boost!
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Noblesse Oblige: This set is a versatile choice that can be great for both Cryo DPS and support characters. The 2-piece bonus provides an 18% increase in your character’s elemental burst damage. The 4-piece bonus offers a boost to the entire team, increasing their elemental burst damage by 20% for 12 seconds after your character uses their elemental burst.
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Heart of Depth: This set is fantastic for Hydro characters, but it’s also a great choice for Cryo characters who use a lot of elemental reactions. The 2-piece bonus gives a 15% Hydro damage bonus, and the 4-piece bonus increases the damage of your character’s normal and charged attacks by 30% for 15 seconds after using an elemental skill. This can be especially powerful with characters like Rosaria, who can trigger Cryo reactions with their normal attacks.
Beyond the Basics:
While the above sets are great starting points, you can always experiment with other options depending on your character and playstyle:
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Pale Flame: If your Cryo DPS is all about physical attacks, Pale Flame might be the way to go. Its 2-piece bonus increases your character’s physical damage by 18%, and its 4-piece bonus provides a significant boost to both physical damage and attack speed for 10 seconds after you deal damage with a normal attack.
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Shimenawa’s Reminiscence: This set works well for Cryo characters with high base energy recharge, such as Ganyu. The 2-piece bonus provides a 15% attack bonus, and the 4-piece bonus converts 15% of your character’s energy into attack when they use their elemental burst (capped at 75%).
Artifact Stats:
No matter which set you choose, there are some important stats to focus on for your Cryo DPS build:
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Cryo Damage Bonus: This stat is essential for maximizing your Cryo character’s damage output.
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Attack: This is a universal stat that increases your character’s base damage, so it’s always a good choice.
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Critical Rate and Critical Damage: These stats are crucial for maximizing your character’s damage potential. Aim for a balance between them.
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Energy Recharge: If your Cryo character relies on their elemental burst for damage, energy recharge will help them regenerate their burst energy faster.
The Final Word:
The best artifact set for your Cryo DPS character will depend on their specific abilities, playstyle, and the team they’re part of. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different sets and stats to find the perfect build for your chosen hero!
