#1 Best Chongyun Build – Weapons, Artifacts & Teams

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Chongyun is a 4-star Cryo claymore user from Liyue who excels as a support or burst-focused Sub-DPS.

His Elemental Skill creates a Cryo-infused field that converts melee Normal Attacks to Cryo damage, making him great for reaction-based teams.

Though powercrept by newer units, Chongyun remains valuable in Freeze, Melt, and quickswap comps when built properly.

Chongyun Build Guide: Overview

Attribute	Details
Rarity	★★★★
Element	Cryo
Weapon	Claymore
Role	Sub-DPS / Cryo Enabler
Best Stat Focus	ATK%, CRIT Rate/DMG, ER
Best Reactions	Freeze, Melt

Best Weapons for Chongyun

Chongyun performs best with weapons that boost Burst damage, provide ER, or increase his CRIT output.

Weapon Name	Rarity	Notes
Wolf’s Gravestone	★★★★★	High ATK and teamwide ATK buff. Ideal for burst-focused builds.
Skyward Pride	★★★★★	Boosts Burst DMG and offers high ER.
Sacrificial Greatsword	★★★★	Allows double Skill use and great for Cryo uptime.
Prototype Archaic	★★★★	F2P-friendly with solid scaling and AoE potential.

Best Artifacts for Chongyun

Chongyun’s artifact options revolve around boosting his Elemental Burst and supporting Cryo reactions.

Artifact Set Name	Effect Summary	Notes
Noblesse Oblige	Boosts Burst DMG and team ATK	Best for Sub-DPS or support Chongyun
Blizzard Strayer	Boosts Cryo Crit Rate and Freeze synergy	Strong for Freeze-focused comps
2pc ATK% + 2pc Cryo DMG	Balanced scaling option for hybrid builds	Solid fallback if no 4pc bonus synergy

Chongyun Artifact Stat Priority:

Slot	Main Stat
Sands	ATK%
Goblet	Cryo DMG Bonus
Circlet	CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substat Priority	Notes
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG	Maximizes Burst and Skill impact
ATK%	Core scaling stat for all abilities
Energy Recharge	Important for consistent Burst uptime

Best Teams for Chongyun

Chongyun works in Freeze, Melt, and quickswap teams, especially where melee Cryo infusion is helpful.

Team Type	Team Members	Notes
Freeze	Chongyun, Ganyu, Mona, Diona	High Cryo uptime and controlled AoE freezing
Melt	Chongyun, Xiangling, Bennett, Sucrose	Applies Cryo to trigger Melt with Pyro units
Quickswap	Chongyun, Kaeya, Fischl, Jean	Fast swaps for reaction chaining and burst spam
F2P Friendly	Chongyun, Barbara, Xiangling, Kaeya	Accessible Freeze-Melt hybrid with low investment

Chongyun Ascension & Talent Materials

Below are the full ascension and talent resources required to build Chongyun to level 90 and triple crown his talents.

Chongyun Ascension Materials:

Ascension Phase	Mora	Materials
1	20,000	Shivada Jade Sliver ×1, Cor Lapis ×3, Damaged Mask ×3
2	40,000	Shivada Jade Fragment ×3, Cor Lapis ×10, Stained Mask ×15, Hoarfrost Core ×2
3	60,000	Shivada Jade Fragment ×6, Cor Lapis ×20, Stained Mask ×12, Hoarfrost Core ×4
4	80,000	Shivada Jade Chunk ×3, Cor Lapis ×30, Ominous Mask ×18, Hoarfrost Core ×8
5	100,000	Shivada Jade Chunk ×6, Cor Lapis ×45, Ominous Mask ×12, Hoarfrost Core ×12
6	120,000	Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6, Cor Lapis ×60, Ominous Mask ×24, Hoarfrost Core ×20

Chongyun Talent Materials:

Talent Level	Mora	Materials
2	12,500	Teachings of Diligence ×3, Damaged Mask ×6
3	17,500	Guide to Diligence ×2, Stained Mask ×3
4	25,000	Guide to Diligence ×4, Stained Mask ×4
5	30,000	Guide to Diligence ×6, Stained Mask ×6
6	37,500	Guide to Diligence ×9, Stained Mask ×9
7	120,000	Philosophies of Diligence ×4, Ominous Mask ×4, Dvalin’s Sigh ×1
8	260,000	Philosophies of Diligence ×6, Ominous Mask ×6, Dvalin’s Sigh ×1
9	450,000	Philosophies of Diligence ×12, Ominous Mask ×9, Dvalin’s Sigh ×2
10	700,000	Philosophies of Diligence ×16, Ominous Mask ×12, Dvalin’s Sigh ×2, Crown ×1

Chongyun Base Stats (Lv. 90)

Stat	Value
HP	10,801
ATK	223
DEF	648
ATK% Bonus	24.0%

Chongyun Constellations

Level	Name	Effect
C1	Ice Unleashed	Final hit of Normal Attack releases 3 ice blades that deal AoE Cryo.
C2	Atmospheric Revolution	Reduces CD of Burst by 15%; casting Burst restores 15 Energy.
C3	Cloudburst	Increases Elemental Burst level by 3.
C4	Frozen Skies	Casting Skill increases ATK SPD of Normal Attacks by 12% for allies.
C5	The True Path	Increases Elemental Skill level by 3.
C6	Rally of Four Blades	Chongyun gains 15% CRIT Rate against enemies affected by Cryo.

How to Play Chongyun Effectively

Use Chongyun’s Elemental Skill to create a Cryo field that converts melee attacks to Cryo.

Time his Burst after the field for AoE damage, then rotate to Pyro or Hydro characters for reactions.

He thrives in Freeze and Melt setups and can act as a Cryo battery or enabler. Prioritize ER if you rely on Burst uptime and build around his Skill’s Cryo infusion.

Is Chongyun Worth Pulling?

While not a top-tier unit in the current meta, Chongyun remains a solid Cryo support or Sub-DPS with unique Cryo infusion utility.

He’s worth building for Freeze and Melt teams or as a supportive bridge for Cryo-focused comps.

Chongyun Build Guide: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the best Chongyun build?
Use 4-piece Noblesse Oblige or Blizzard Strayer with ATK%, Cryo DMG Bonus, and CRIT substats.

Which weapons are best for Chongyun?
Wolf’s Gravestone and Sacrificial Greatsword are top picks. Prototype Archaic is great for F2P users.

Who synergizes well with Chongyun?
Ganyu, Xiangling, Mona, Kaeya, and Sucrose all work well with Chongyun’s Cryo field and Burst setup.

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