BEST
GENSHIN IMPACT GUIDES & BUILDS
Cryo · ClaymoreCHONGYUN
★★★★
Cryo Infusion · Burst DPS
BEST ARTIFACTS
ALTERNATIVE
Blizzard Strayer
ALTERNATIVE
Emblem
BEST WEAPONS
BEST IN SLOT
Beacon of the Reed Sea
OPTION
Wolfs Gravestone
OPTION
Serpent Spine
OPTION
Sacrificial Greatsword
OPTION
Mailed Flower
RECOMMENDED STATS
SandsATK% or EM
GobletCryo DMG
CircletCRITBEST TEAMS
Melt
Freeze
Mono Cryo
Accessible
ALTERNATIVES
Support
Heal / Shield
Sub DPS
BEST CONSTELLATIONS
C1Ice Unleashed
The last attack of Chongyun's Normal Attack combo releases 3 ice blades. Each blade deals 50% of Chongyun's ATK as Cryo DMG to all opponents in its path.
C2Atmospheric Revolution
Elemental Skills and Elemental Bursts cast within the Frost Field created by Spirit Blade: Chonghua's Layered Frost have their CD time decreased by 15%.
C3Cloudburst
Increases the Level of Spirit Blade: Cloud-Parting Star by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4Frozen Skies
Chongyun regenerates 1 Energy every time he hits an opponent affected by Cryo. This effect can only occur once every 2s.
C5The True Path
Increases the Level of Spirit Blade: Chonghua's Layered Frost by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6Rally of Four Blades
Spirit Blade: Cloud-Parting Star deals 15% more DMG to opponents with a lower percentage of their Max HP remaining than Chongyun. This skill will also summon 1 additional spirit blade.
ABILITIES PRIORITY
HIGHEST PRIORITY
Spirit Blade: Chonghua's Layered Frost
Chongyun strikes the ground with his greatsword, causing a Cryo explosion in a circular AoE in front of him that deals Cryo DMG. After a short delay, the cold air created by the Cryo explosion will coalesce into a Chonghua Frost Field, within which all Sword, Claymore and Polearm-wielding characters' weapons will be infused with Cryo.
SECOND PRIORITY
Spirit Blade: Cloud-Parting Star
Performing the secret hand seals, Chongyun summons 3 giant spirit blades in mid-air that fall to the earth one by one after a short delay, exploding as they hit the ground. When the spirit blades explode, they will deal AoE Cryo DMG and launch opponents.
LOWEST PRIORITY
Demonbane
Normal Attack Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes. Charged Attack Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous spinning attacks against all nearby opponents. At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash. Plunging Attack Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
PASSIVE TALENTS
PASSIVE
Steady Breathing
Sword, Claymore, or Polearm-wielding characters within the field created by Spirit Blade: Chonghua's Layered Frost have their Normal ATK SPD increased by 8%.
PASSIVE
Rimechaser Blade
When the field created by Spirit Blade: Chonghua's Layered Frost disappears, another spirit blade will be summoned to strike nearby opponents, dealing 100% of Chonghua's Layered Frost's Skill DMG as AoE Cryo DMG. Opponents hit by this blade will have their Cryo RES decreased by 10% for 8s.
PASSIVE
Gallant Journey
When dispatched on an expedition in Liyue, time consumed is reduced by 25%.
QUICK ANSWERS
CHONGYUN BUILD FAQ
Clear answers to the most common CHONGYUN build questions.
What is the best CHONGYUN build?
CHONGYUN is built as Cryo Infusion · Burst DPS. Start with Noblesse Oblige, use Beacon of the Reed Sea when available, then meet the recommended stat targets before chasing additional damage substats.
Which artifact set is best for CHONGYUN?
Noblesse Oblige is the primary recommendation in this guide. The alternative sets above may perform better when another teammate already supplies the same buff or when their substats are substantially stronger.
What weapon should CHONGYUN use?
Beacon of the Reed Sea is the featured best-in-slot option. The weapon section also lists accessible alternatives with their Level 90 stats and the situation where each choice is most useful.
Which stats should I prioritize on CHONGYUN?
Prioritize the main stats and substats listed in the Recommended Stats section.
Which talent should I level first on CHONGYUN?
Prioritize Spirit Blade: Chonghua's Layered Frost. Raise the remaining talents according to the priority cards above so resources are spent on the abilities that contribute most to CHONGYUN's role.
What team works well with CHONGYUN?
Melt is the first recommended composition. The Teams section includes additional premium and accessible alternatives so you can replace unavailable characters without losing the core game plan.