Genshin Diluc Build & Teams: 5-Star Pyro Claymore & Crimson Witch of Flames
Quick Answer
- Diluc is a 5★ Pyro claymore from Mondstadt, an on-field main DPS whose loop is his Burst (Phoenix infusion) + 3× Skill hits + plunge attacks.
- Core set: Crimson Witch of Flames 4pc (2pc +15% Pyro DMG; 4pc adds +37.5% Pyro DMG after the Skill, 3 stacks / 10s — near-permanent uptime).
- Main stats: ATK% Sands / Pyro DMG Goblet / Crit Circlet.
- Sub-stat priority: Crits > ATK > EM (1–2 lines for Vaporize teams) > ER (120–130% without Bennett, 100–115% with).
- Key: while the Burst infusion is up, all Normal/Charged/Plunge attacks deal Pyro; Vaporize teams > Melt; the plunge combo (Dragonstrike) scales with Kazuha/Ians buffs.
- Best teams: Diluc + Xingqiu/Yelan + Bennett + Kazuha (Vaporize); Diluc + Kaeya/Rosaria + Bennett + Zhongli (Melt).
- Weapon: Wolf's Gravestone is the most stable F2P-adjacent pick; craft Prototype Archaic, 4★ Serpent Spine (needs a shielder to hold stacks).
How Diluc Works
His loop is "Burst for the Pyro infusion, then high-DMG window":
- Burst (Dawn): AoE Pyro + an infusion that A4 extends by 4s and adds +20% Pyro DMG; every Normal/Charged/Plunge inside the window becomes Pyro.
- Skill (Searing Onslaught): usable 3 times in a row before going on CD — the stack engine of Crimson Witch 4pc (+12.5% Pyro per use, up to 3).
- Plunging Attack / Dragonstrike (Normal/Skill hit → sprint → jump → plunge): big single-target bonus, amplified by Kazuha's shred or Ians' plunge scaling — a major part of his modern damage.
- So he runs ATK + Crits + a Pyro Goblet; Vaporize teams keep just 80–120 EM.
Artifacts
| Set | 2pc | 4pc |
| Crimson Witch of Flames | +15% Pyro DMG | +37.5% Pyro DMG after the Skill (3 stacks / 10s) — best-in-slot, easy max-stack via the 3× Skill |
| Gladiator's Finale | +18% ATK | +35% Normal-Attack DMG — physical-leaning / low-Pyro transition |
| Marechaussee Hunter | +18% Pyro DMG | stacks Crit Rate on HP change — built for Furina teams |
Main & Sub Stats
| Slot | Main Stat |
| Sands | ATK% (primary) / Elemental Mastery (reaction-only teams) |
| Goblet | Pyro DMG Bonus (the only correct choice) |
| Circlet | Crit Rate / Crit DMG (pick Crit DMG at ≥50% Crit Rate) |
Sub-stat priority: Crits > ATK > EM (Vaporize) > ER. Target panel: ~2000–2400 ATK, 70% Crit / 140%+ Crit DMG, 120–130% ER without Bennett.
Weapons
| Weapon | Rarity | Notes |
| Wolf's Gravestone | 5★ | High Base ATK + party-wide ATK vs. low-HP foes — the most stable end-game |
| Beacon of the Reed Sea | 5★ | Crit Rate substat + ATK on hit/damage taken — strong solo |
| Serpent Spine | 4★ | Battle Pass; great Crits, needs a shielder to hold stacks; R5 is strong |
| Prototype Archaic | 4★ | Crafted, free F2P transition |
Team Comps
Vaporize Team (most consistent)
Diluc + Xingqiu/Yelan (Hydro) + Bennett (ATK + heal) + Kazuha (grouping/shred)
- Xingqiu's Burst keeps Hydro up; Diluc's 3× Skill + plunges trigger Vaporize on every hit; Kazuha shreds Pyro/Hydro RES.
- Bennett's Burst zone gives the ATK buff that Diluc's whole window sits inside.
Melt Team (single-target ceiling)
Diluc + Kaeya/Rosaria (Cryo) + Bennett + Zhongli (shield / Physical RES shred)
- Kaeya's off-field Cryo + Diluc's Pyro → Melt; Zhongli's shield keeps him safe on-field.
- Best against specific Spiral Abyss rooms or single-target bosses.
Constellation Priority
- C1: +15% Pyro DMG against foes above 50% HP — flat, always-on value, top pick.
- C4: 25% chance for the Skill to deal extra Pyro DMG — conditional, not worth chasing.
- C6: faster Normal Attacks and amplified plunge/Normal-Attack damage after the Skill — the true scaling ceiling.
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FAQ
Is Diluc still relevant?
Yes. Vaporize is a T0-stable archetype; the plunge (Dragonstrike) scales even harder with Kazuha or Ians, and his kit is straightforward.
What is the best-in-slot weapon?
Wolf's Gravestone. Without 5-stars: craft Prototype Archaic, or take Serpent Spine (with Zhongli's shield to hold its stacks).
Vaporize or Melt?
Vaporize is more consistent (Xingqiu or Yelan keep Hydro up); Melt has a higher multiplier but relies on off-field Cryo from Kaeya or Rosaria.
How much Energy Recharge does Diluc need?
His Burst costs 80. Around 100–115% ER with Bennett, 120–130% without.
Is C1 worth chasing?
Yes — C1's flat +15% Pyro DMG against foes above 50% HP is cleaner value than C4's conditional bonus.
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