BEST
Tenacity of the Millelith
Best shield and team ATK support.
GENSHIN IMPACT GUIDES & BUILDS
Geo · PolearmZHONGLI
★★★★★
Shield Support · Universal RES Shred · Burst Control
Zhongli provides the strongest universal shield, resistance reduction and a petrifying meteor that controls entire groups.
BEST ARTIFACTS
ALTERNATIVE
Archaic Petra
Elemental damage support option.
ALTERNATIVE
Noblesse Oblige
Burst-focused team buff.
BEST WEAPONS
BEST IN SLOT
Staff of Homa
CRIT DMG weapon that increases HP and converts Max HP into ATK, ideal for hybrid damage builds.
OPTION
Black Tassel
Three-star HP% stat stick that maximizes shield strength at very low investment.
OPTION
Favonius Lance
Energy Recharge support option that generates team particles when Zhongli lands a CRIT hit.
OPTION
Vortex Vanquisher
Increases shield strength and grants stacking ATK, with doubled ATK gains while protected by a shield.
ACCESSIBLE
Deathmatch
CRIT Rate option with a flexible ATK or DEF passive based on the number of nearby enemies.
RECOMMENDED STATS
SandsHP% or ATK%
GobletHP% or Geo DMG
CircletHP% or CRITSubstats: Meet Energy needs first, then prioritize the character’s main scaling and relevant CRIT stats.
BEST TEAMS
Neuvillette
Hu Tao
Navia
Arlecchino
ALTERNATIVES
Main DPS
Sub DPS
Support
BEST CONSTELLATIONS
BEST VALUE · C1
Rock, Backbone of Earth
Increases the maximum number of Stone Steles created by Dominus Lapidis that may exist simultaneously to 2.
C2
Stone, Cradle of Jade
Planet Befall grants nearby characters on the field a Jade Shield when it descends.
C3
Jade, Shimmering Through Darkness
Increases the Level of Dominus Lapidis by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4
Topaz, Unbreakable and Fearless
Increases Planet Befall's AoE by 20% and increases the duration of Planet Befall's Petrification effect by 2s.
C5
Lazuli, Herald of Order
Increases the Level of Planet Befall by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
PREMIUM · C6
Chrysos, Bounty of Dominator
When the Jade Shield takes DMG, 40% of that incoming DMG is converted to HP for the current character. A single instance of regeneration cannot exceed 8% of that character's Max HP.
ABILITIES PRIORITY
HIGHEST PRIORITY
Dominus Lapidis
Creates a Stone Stele; holding the Skill creates Zhongli's powerful Jade Shield and reduces nearby enemy resistance.
SECOND PRIORITY
Planet Befall
Drops a meteor for large AoE Geo damage and petrifies affected enemies.
LOW PRIORITY
Rain of Stone
Standard polearm combo; level it mainly for Physical on-field Zhongli builds.
PASSIVE TALENTS
PASSIVE
Resonant Waves
When the Jade Shield takes damage, it gains stacking shield strength until the shield disappears.
PASSIVE
Dominance of Earth
Adds damage to Zhongli's attacks, Skill and Burst based on his Max HP.
PASSIVE
Arcanum of Crystal
Refunds part of the ore used when crafting polearm weapons.
QUICK ANSWERS
ZHONGLI BUILD FAQ
Clear answers to the most common ZHONGLI build questions.
What is the best ZHONGLI build?
ZHONGLI is built as Shield Support · Universal RES Shred · Burst Control. Start with Tenacity of the Millelith, use Staff of Homa when available, then meet the recommended stat targets before chasing additional damage substats.
Which artifact set is best for ZHONGLI?
Tenacity of the Millelith 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 ZHONGLI use?
Staff of Homa 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 ZHONGLI?
Substats: Meet Energy needs first, then prioritize the character’s main scaling and relevant CRIT stats.
Which talent should I level first on ZHONGLI?
Prioritize Dominus Lapidis. Raise the remaining talents according to the priority cards above so resources are spent on the abilities that contribute most to ZHONGLI's role.
What team works well with ZHONGLI?
Neuvillette 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.