RECOMMENDED
Crimson Witch of Flames
Best general set for reaction teams.
GENSHIN IMPACT GUIDES & BUILDS
Last verified: October 30, 2026
Pyro · ClaymoreDILUC
★★★★★
Main DPS · Vaporize / Plunge Carry
The uncrowned king of Mondstadt uses a three-part Elemental Skill and a low-cost Burst to maintain a powerful Pyro infusion.
BEST ARTIFACTS
Marechaussee Hunter
Excellent when Diluc is paired with Furina.
2 + 2 FLEXIBLE
Pyro DMG + ATK
Strong transitional build with better substats.
BEST WEAPONS
BEST IN SLOT
Beacon of the Reed Sea
Premium CRIT and ATK option.
Wolf's Gravestone
Excellent five-star ATK weapon.
Serpent Spine
Strong Battle Pass CRIT option.
Rainslasher
Strong Vaporize weapon.
F2P
Mailed Flower
Accessible reaction-focused option.
RECOMMENDED STATS
SandsATK% or Elemental Mastery
GobletPyro DMG Bonus
CircletCRIT Rate or CRIT DMGSubstats: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG → ATK% → Elemental Mastery → Energy Recharge.
BEST TEAMS
Plunge Vaporize
Xianyun converts Diluc's exceptional Plunging scaling into heavy Vaporize damage.
Classic Vaporize
Reliable Pyro-Hydro reactions with grouping and buffs.
Flexible Team 1
Alternative composition using the recommended replacement roles.
Flexible Team 2
Alternative composition using the recommended replacement roles.
ALTERNATIVES
Support
Heal / Shield
Sub DPS
BEST CONSTELLATIONS
C1Conviction
More damage against healthy targets.
C2Searing Ember
Stacking ATK and attack speed.
C3Fire and Steel
Elemental Skill +3.
GREAT · C4Flowing Flame
Enhances the three-part Skill combo.
C5Phoenix, Harbinger of Dawn
Elemental Burst +3.
PREMIUM · C6Flaming Sword
Smoother, stronger combo strings.
ABILITIES PRIORITY
HIGHEST · PLUNGE
Tempered Sword
Prioritize for Plunging teams.
HIGH PRIORITY
Searing Onslaught
Three-part Pyro combo.
HIGH PRIORITY
Dawn
AoE damage and Pyro infusion.
PASSIVE TALENTS
Relentless
Decreases Charged Attack Stamina cost and increases its duration.
Blessing of Phoenix
Dawn's Pyro infusion lasts longer and grants Pyro DMG Bonus.
Tradition of the Dawn Knight
Refunds Ore when forging Claymore weapons.
QUICK ANSWERS
DILUC BUILD FAQ
Clear answers to the most common DILUC build questions.
What is the best DILUC build?
DILUC is built as Main DPS · Vaporize / Plunge Carry. Start with Crimson Witch of Flames, 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 DILUC?
Crimson Witch of Flames is the primary recommendation in this guide. Diluc can use the listed alternatives when their bonus fits the team better or their pieces have stronger substats.
What weapon should DILUC use?
Beacon of the Reed Sea is the featured best-in-slot option. Diluc's weapon list includes Level 90 stats to compare damage, utility and accessible options.
Which stats should I prioritize on DILUC?
Substats: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG → ATK% → Elemental Mastery → Energy Recharge.
Which talent should I level first on DILUC?
Prioritize Tempered Sword. Raise the remaining talents according to the priority cards above so resources are spent on the abilities that contribute most to DILUC's role.
What team works well with DILUC?
Plunge Vaporize is the first recommended composition. Diluc's other teams offer premium and accessible swaps without changing the main game plan.