Genshin Impact Build Basics: Stats That Matter

Every Genshin Impact build is made of the same four pieces, regardless of which character you are gearing. Knowing what each one does makes every character-specific guide easier to read.

Artifacts

Five slots, two of which have fixed main stats (Flower gives HP, Plume gives ATK) and three where you choose: Sands (ATK%, HP%, DEF% or Elemental Mastery), Goblet (an elemental damage bonus, or Physical/Elemental Mastery), and Circlet (CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, Healing Bonus or Elemental Mastery, depending on role).

Substats

On-field damage dealers generally chase CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG first, then ATK%. Off-field or reaction-focused characters lean on Elemental Mastery instead, and supports often prioritise Energy Recharge so their burst is up when needed.

Weapons

Each weapon type has a base stat and a passive. Matching the passive to the character's role — an ATK buff for a DPS, an Energy Recharge boost for a support — usually matters more than chasing the single highest-rarity option.

Talent priority

There is no universal order. On-field attackers usually raise their Normal Attack talent, while burst-reliant supports and sub-DPS characters put points into Skill or Burst first — check the character's actual damage source before spending materials.