Best Ganyu Build – Weapons, Artifacts & Teams

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Ganyu is a 5-star Cryo bow user from Liyue who serves as the secretary to the Liyue Qixing. With graceful elegance and devastating ranged power, Ganyu is one of the strongest DPS characters in Genshin Impact.

Her unique Charged Shots deal massive Cryo AoE damage, and her Cryo application makes her essential for Freeze and Melt comps.

Whether as a main DPS or Burst support, Ganyu offers top-tier scaling, versatility, and long-range dominance.

Ganyu Build Guide: Overview

Attribute	Details
Rarity	★★★★★
Element	Cryo
Weapon	Bow
Role	Main DPS / Burst Support
Best Stat Focus	CRIT DMG, ATK%, Cryo DMG Bonus
Best Reactions	Freeze, Melt

Best Weapons for Ganyu

Ganyu performs best with bows that enhance Charged Shot damage, CRIT stats, or ATK%. She excels with weapons that support her long-range playstyle and elemental reactions.

Weapon Name	Rarity	Notes
Amos’ Bow	★★★★★	Best-in-slot for Charged Shot scaling; huge bonus to Normal/Charged Attacks.
Polar Star	★★★★★	Increases CRIT Rate and boosts Skill/Burst damage — great for hybrid builds.
Prototype Crescent	★★★★	F2P option with strong CRIT Rate and Charged Attack buff when hitting weak points.
Hamayumi	★★★★	Boosts Normal and Charged Attack damage; excellent if Ganyu avoids Burst usage.
The Stringless	★★★★	Ideal for Burst Support builds; boosts Elemental Skill and Burst DMG.

Best Artifacts for Ganyu

Ganyu’s artifact setup depends on her role — main DPS or Burst support. DPS builds prioritize Charged Attack scaling and CRIT, while Burst builds benefit from Energy Recharge and Cryo damage.

Artifact Set Name	Effect Summary	Notes
Wanderer’s Troupe	Boosts Charged Attack damage and Elemental Mastery	Best for main DPS builds focused on Charged Shots
Blizzard Strayer	Boosts Cryo DMG and CRIT Rate against frozen enemies	Best in Freeze teams with Hydro applicators
Noblesse Oblige	Boosts Burst DMG and team ATK	Ideal for Burst Support roles
2pc ATK% + 2pc Cryo DMG	Flexible option for general DPS	Great if full set bonuses are unavailable

Ganyu Artifact Stat Priority:

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

Substat Priority:

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate
ATK%
Energy Recharge (for Burst support)
Elemental Mastery (for Melt)

Best Teams for Ganyu

Ganyu works best in Freeze or Melt comps. She thrives with Cryo resonance, off-field Hydro, and units that buff her damage or support uptime.

Team Type	Team Members	Notes
Freeze Core	Ganyu, Mona, Diona, Kazuha	Permafreeze with Cryo resonance and grouping
Melt DPS	Ganyu, Xiangling, Bennett, Venti	Huge reaction scaling with quick Pyro triggers
Burst Support	Ganyu, Ayaka, Shenhe, Kokomi	Off-field Cryo Burst for AoE crowd control
F2P Friendly	Ganyu, Xiangling, Barbara, Kaeya	Budget team that still allows Freeze/Melt combos

Ganyu Ascension & Talent Materials

Below are all materials needed to ascend and crown Ganyu:

Ganyu Ascension Materials:

Ascension Phase	Mora	Materials
1	20,000	Shivada Jade Sliver ×1, Qingxin ×3, Whopperflower Nectar ×3
2	40,000	Shivada Jade Fragment ×3, Qingxin ×10, Shimmering Nectar ×15, Hoarfrost Core ×2
3	60,000	Shivada Jade Fragment ×6, Qingxin ×20, Shimmering Nectar ×12, Hoarfrost Core ×4
4	80,000	Shivada Jade Chunk ×3, Qingxin ×30, Energy Nectar ×18, Hoarfrost Core ×8
5	100,000	Shivada Jade Chunk ×6, Qingxin ×45, Energy Nectar ×12, Hoarfrost Core ×12
6	120,000	Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6, Qingxin ×60, Energy Nectar ×24, Hoarfrost Core ×20

Ganyu Talent Materials:

Talent Level	Mora	Materials
2	12,500	Teachings of Diligence ×3, Whopperflower Nectar ×6
3	17,500	Guide to Diligence ×2, Shimmering Nectar ×3
4	25,000	Guide to Diligence ×4, Shimmering Nectar ×4
5	30,000	Guide to Diligence ×6, Shimmering Nectar ×6
6	37,500	Guide to Diligence ×9, Shimmering Nectar ×9
7	120,000	Philosophies of Diligence ×4, Energy Nectar ×4, Shadow of the Warrior ×1
8	260,000	Philosophies of Diligence ×6, Energy Nectar ×6, Shadow of the Warrior ×1
9	450,000	Philosophies of Diligence ×12, Energy Nectar ×9, Shadow of the Warrior ×2
10	700,000	Philosophies of Diligence ×16, Energy Nectar ×12, Shadow of the Warrior ×2, Crown ×1

Ganyu Base Stats (Lv. 90):

Stat	Value
HP	12,225
ATK	335
DEF	630
CRIT DMG Bonus	88.4%

Ganyu Constellations:

Level	Name	Effect
C1	Dew-Drinker	Reduces Cryo RES of enemies hit by Charged Shot by 15%.
C2	The Auspicious	Gains 1 extra charge for her Skill.
C3	Cloud-Strider	Increases Elemental Burst level by 3.
C4	Westward Sojourn	Enemies in Burst AoE take increased damage.
C5	The Merciful	Increases Elemental Skill level by 3.
C6	The Clement	Using Skill causes next 2 Charged Shots to have no charge time.

How to Play Ganyu Effectively

Use Ganyu’s Charged Shots to deal massive AoE Cryo damage. Her second hit explodes in an AoE, making it ideal for mob-clearing. In Freeze comps, group enemies with Anemo supports and apply Hydro before firing.

For Melt, time Charged Shots with Pyro applications. Her Burst provides Cryo coverage in a wide area and works well for batterying and support roles when off-field.

Is Ganyu Worth Pulling?

Absolutely — Ganyu remains one of the most powerful ranged DPS characters in Genshin Impact. With incredible AoE Cryo damage and flexible team synergies, she is a top-tier unit for both early-game and endgame content.

Ganyu Build Guide: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the best Ganyu build?
Use 4pc Wanderer’s Troupe for Charged Shot scaling or Blizzard Strayer for Freeze teams.

Which bow is best for Ganyu?
Amos’ Bow is her best-in-slot. Prototype Crescent and Hamayumi are excellent 4-star options.

Who works well with Ganyu?
Mona, Venti, Bennett, Diona, and Xiangling are strong Ganyu partners in Freeze or Melt comps.

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