MELT
Wanderer's Troupe
Best reaction-focused Charged Attack set.
GENSHIN IMPACT GUIDES & BUILDS
Cryo · BowGANYU
★★★★★
Charged Attack DPS · Burst Sub DPS
Ganyu fires Frostflake Arrows that bloom into massive AoE Cryo damage and summons a long-lasting shower of icicles.
BEST ARTIFACTS
FREEZE
Blizzard Strayer
Best Freeze set.
Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Strong Melt alternative.
2 + 2 FLEXIBLE
Cryo DMG + ATK
Flexible build for Charged Attacks or Burst support.
BEST WEAPONS
CHARGED ATTACK
Amos' Bow
Exceptional Frostflake damage.
The First Great Magic
CRIT DMG and Charged Attack bonus.
Aqua Simulacra
Huge CRIT DMG and universal damage.
CRAFTABLE
Hamayumi
Strong Charged Attack bow.
F2P
Prototype Crescent
Powerful against weak-point enemies.
RECOMMENDED STATS
SandsATK% or Elemental Mastery
GobletCryo DMG Bonus
CircletCRIT Rate or CRIT DMGSubstats: CRIT → ATK% → Elemental Mastery for Melt → Energy Recharge for Burst support.
BEST TEAMS
Classic Melt
High Charged Attack reaction damage.
Burn-Melt
Burning maintains Pyro aura for reliable Melt.
Morgana
Grouping multiplies Ganyu's Burst damage.
Premium Freeze
Strong buffs, healing and Cryo support.
ALTERNATIVES
Support
Heal / Shield
Sub DPS
BEST CONSTELLATIONS
BEST VALUE · C1Dew-Drinker
Cryo shred and Energy.
C2The Auspicious
Additional Skill charge.
C3Cloud-Strider
Elemental Burst +3.
GREAT · C4Westward Sojourn
Enemies inside her Burst take increasing damage.
C5The Merciful
Elemental Skill +3.
PREMIUM · C6The Clement
Instant Charged Attacks.
ABILITIES PRIORITY
HIGHEST · DPS
Liutian Archery
Main Frostflake damage.
LOW PRIORITY
Trail of the Qilin
Taunt, repositioning and particles.
HIGHEST · SUPPORT
Celestial Shower
Large AoE Cryo damage.
PASSIVE TALENTS
Undivided Heart
Frostflake Arrows grant 20% CRIT Rate to following Frostflake Arrows.
Harmony Between Heaven and Earth
Characters inside Celestial Shower gain Cryo DMG Bonus.
Preserved for the Hunt
Refunds Ore when forging Bow weapons.
QUICK ANSWERS
GANYU BUILD FAQ
Clear answers to the most common GANYU build questions.
What is the best GANYU build?
GANYU is built as Charged Attack DPS · Burst Sub DPS. Start with Wanderer's Troupe, use Amos' Bow when available, then meet the recommended stat targets before chasing additional damage substats.
Which artifact set is best for GANYU?
Wanderer's Troupe 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 GANYU use?
Amos' Bow 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 GANYU?
Substats: CRIT → ATK% → Elemental Mastery for Melt → Energy Recharge for Burst support.
Which talent should I level first on GANYU?
Prioritize Liutian Archery. Raise the remaining talents according to the priority cards above so resources are spent on the abilities that contribute most to GANYU's role.
What team works well with GANYU?
Classic 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.