Last verified: September 21, 2026

Sayu
Anemo Anemo · Claymore

SAYU

★★★★
Team Healer · Swirl Driver

A mobile Anemo healer who combines Viridescent Venerer utility, team sustain and a long rolling Skill for reaction driving.

BEST ARTIFACTS

Viridescent Venerer
BEST SUPPORT

Viridescent Venerer

Default set for Swirl teams and elemental RES reduction.

Ocean-Hued Clam
HEALER

Ocean-Hued Clam

Healing-focused alternative with extra damage.

Noblesse Oblige
TEAM BUFF

Noblesse Oblige

Team ATK option when Viridescent is already covered.

BEST WEAPONS

Wolf's Gravestone
BEST IN SLOT

Wolf's Gravestone

608 Base ATK · 49.6% ATK
Maximum ATK-based healing and team buff potential.

Favonius Greatsword
OPTION

Favonius Greatsword

454 Base ATK · 61.3% ER
Best comfort option for Burst uptime and team particles.

Sacrificial Greatsword
OPTION

Sacrificial Greatsword

565 Base ATK · 30.6% ER
Extra Skill use and Energy generation.

Makhaira Aquamarine
F2P / ACCESSIBLE

Makhaira Aquamarine

510 Base ATK · 165 EM
Strong C6 EM support option.

RECOMMENDED STATS

SandsSandsEnergy Recharge or Elemental Mastery
GobletGobletElemental Mastery or ATK%
CircletCircletHealing Bonus, EM or ATK%

Substats: Energy Recharge → Elemental Mastery / ATK% → CRIT Rate with Favonius
Targets: Reach reliable Burst uptime first; C6 greatly improves full-EM healing.

BEST TEAMS

RECOMMENDED

Driver

SayuViridescent VenererFurinaGolden TroupeGanyuWanderer's TroupeRosariaEmblem
TEAM OPTION

Raiden Core

SayuViridescent VenererRaiden ShogunEmblem of Severed FateXianglingEmblem of Severed FateSangonomiya KokomiOcean-Hued Clam
TEAM OPTION

Ayaka Freeze

SayuViridescent VenererKamisato AyakaBlizzard StrayerShenheNoblesse ObligeMonaEmblem of Severed Fate
TEAM OPTION

Accessible National

SayuViridescent VenererXianglingEmblem of Severed FateXingqiuEmblemBennettNoblesse Oblige

BEST CONSTELLATIONS

Sayu C1C1

Multi-Task no Jutsu

The Muji-Muji Daruma created by Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry will ignore HP limits and can simultaneously attack nearby opponents and heal characters.

Sayu C2C2

Egress Prep

Yoohoo Art: Fuuin Dash gains the following effects: ·DMG of Fuufuu Whirlwind Kick in Press Mode increased by 3.3%. ·Every 0.5s in the Fuufuu Windwheel state will increase the DMG …

Sayu C3C3

Eh, the Bunshin Can Handle It

Increases the Level of Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Sayu C4C4

Skiving: New and Improved

Sayu recovers 1.2 Energy when she triggers a Swirl or Stellar Swirl reaction while on-field. This effect occurs once every 2s.

Sayu C5C5

Speed Comes First

Increases the Level of Yoohoo Art: Fuuin Dash by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Sayu C6C6

Sleep O'Clock

The Muji-Muji Daruma created by Sayu's Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry will now also benefit from her Elemental Mastery. Each point of Sayu's Elemental Mastery will produce the followin…

ABILITIES PRIORITY

Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry
HIGHEST PRIORITY

Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry

The other super special technique of the Yoohoo Ninja Arts! It summons a pair of helping hands for Sayu. Deals Anemo DMG to nearby opponents and heals all nearby party members. The amount of HP restored is based on Sayu's ATK. Th…

Yoohoo Art: Fuuin Dash
SECOND PRIORITY

Yoohoo Art: Fuuin Dash

The special technique of the Yoohoo Ninja Arts! Sayu curls up into a rolling Fuufuu Windwheel and smashes into opponents at high speed, dealing Anemo DMG. When the duration ends, she unleashes a Fuufuu Whirlwind Kick, dealing AoE…

Shuumatsuban Ninja Blade
LOW PRIORITY

Shuumatsuban Ninja Blade

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…

PASSIVE TALENTS

Someone More Capable
PASSIVE

Someone More Capable

When Sayu triggers a Swirl or Stellar Swirl reaction while active, she heals all your characters and nearby allies for 300 HP. She will also heal an additional 1.2 HP for every point of Elemental Mastery she has. This e…

No Work Today!
PASSIVE

No Work Today!

The Muji-Muji Daruma created by Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry gains the following effects: ·When healing a character, it will also heal characters near that healed character for 20% the amount of HP. ·Increases the AoE of i…

Yoohoo Art: Silencer's Secret
PASSIVE

Yoohoo Art: Silencer's Secret

When Sayu is in the party, your characters will not startle Crystalflies and certain other animals when getting near them. Check the "Other" sub-category of the "Living Beings / Wildlife" section in the Archive for crea…

ASCENSION & TALENT MATERIALS

Combined material families for Level 90 and talent investment. Quantities aggregate the full progression path.

Crystal Marrow
Crystal Marrow×168
Whopperflower Nectar
Whopperflower Nectar×18
Marionette Core
Marionette Core×46
Shimmering Nectar
Shimmering Nectar×30
Energy Nectar
Energy Nectar×36
Guide to Light
Guide to Light×63
Philosophies of Light
Philosophies of Light×114
Gilded Scale
Gilded Scale×18

QUICK BUILD NOTES

BUILD RULE

C1 lets the Daruma heal and attack at the same time without an HP restriction.

ROTATION TIP

Use Viridescent Venerer to shred the main damage element.

TEAM NOTE

Full EM becomes much more attractive at C6.

SAYU BUILD FAQ

What is Sayu's best artifact set?

Viridescent Venerer is the recommended starting point for the featured team healer · swirl driver build. The alternatives above can win when they have much better substats or cover a missing team buff.

What is Sayu's best accessible weapon?

Makhaira Aquamarine is the accessible recommendation shown in this guide. Always secure the required Energy Recharge before chasing extra damage.

Which talents should I level first?

Elemental Burst → Elemental Skill → Normal Attack is the recommended order for the featured build.

Is Sayu usable at C0?

Yes. The guide is designed around the base kit. Constellations improve comfort or damage but are not required to use the listed teams.