Arataki Itto Guide and Best Builds
Arataki Itto is a 5-Star Geo Claymore user from Inazuma who deals massive Damage through his Normal Attacks and Charged Attacks. Read our Arataki Itto guide to learn more about Arataki Itto's kit, Arataki Itto's best Builds and also his Ascension and Talent Materials.
Arataki Itto Guide & Best Builds
Welcome to our Arataki Itto build guide for Genshin Impact. Arataki Itto is a 5-Star Geo Main DPS Character whose burst will also increase his own ATK through his DEF. In our guide, we will cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your Arataki Itto, from building the best Artifacts and Weapons to important stat priorities and rotations.
Best Weapons for Arataki Itto
Listed below are Arataki Itto's best weapons. While weapons are listed in a priority order, what is best to build on your Arataki Itto can vary depending on the team composition and level of investment you want to put into Arataki Itto.
Redhorn Stonethresher
Gokadaiou Otogibanashi
Base ATK: 542
CRIT DMG: 88.2%
DEF is increased by 28% / 35% / 42% / 49% / 56%. Normal and Charged Attack DMG is increased by 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% of DEF.
Whiteblind
Infusion Blade
Base ATK: 510
DEF: 51.7%
On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 6% / 7.5% / 9% / 10.5% / 12% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. This effect can only occur once every 0.5s.
Beacon of the Reed Sea
Desert Watch
Base ATK: 608
CRIT Rate: 33.1%
After the character's Elemental Skill hits an opponent, their ATK will be increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40% for 8s. After the character takes DMG, their ATK will be increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40% for 8s. The 2 aforementioned effects can be triggered even when the character is not on the field. Additionally, when not protected by a shield, the character's Max HP will be increased by 32% / 40% / 48% / 56% / 64%.
Verdict
Many Oaths of Dawn and Dusk
Base ATK: 674
CRIT Rate: 22.1%
Increases ATK by 20%. When party members obtain Elemental Shards from Crystallize or trigger Lunar-Crystallize reactions, the equipping character will gain 1 Seal, increasing Elemental Skill DMG by 18%. The Seal lasts for 15s, and the equipper may have up to 2 Seals at once. All of the equipper's Seals will disappear 0.2s after their Elemental Skill deals DMG. Up to 1 Seal may be obtained every second through the Lunar-Crystallize reaction.
A Thousand Blazing Suns
Sunset Reignites the Dawn
Base ATK: 741
CRIT Rate: 11.0%
Gain the "Scorching Brilliance" effect when using an Elemental Skill or Burst: CRIT DMG increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40% and ATK increased by 28% / 35% / 42% / 49% / 56% for 6s. This effect can trigger once every 10s.
While a "Scorching Brilliance" instance is active, its duration is increased by 2s after Normal or Charged attacks deal Elemental DMG. This effect can trigger once every second, and the max duration increase is 6s.
Additionally, when the equipping character is in the Nightsoul's Blessing state, "Scorching Brilliance" effects are increased by 75%, and its duration will not count down when the equipping character is off-field.
Serpent Spine
Wavesplitter
Base ATK: 510
CRIT Rate: 27.6%
Every 4s a character is on the field, they will deal 6% / 7% / 8% / 9% / 10% more DMG and take 3% / 2.7% / 2.4% / 2.2% / 2% more DMG. This effect has a maximum of 5 stacks and will not be reset if the character leaves the field, but will be reduced by 1 stack when the character takes DMG.
Skyward Pride
Sky-ripping Dragon Spine
Base ATK: 674
Energy Recharge: 36.8%
Increases all DMG by 8% / 10% / 12% / 14% / 16%. After using an Elemental Burst, a vacuum blade that does 80% / 100% / 120% / 140% / 160% of ATK as DMG to opponents along its path will be created when Normal or Charged Attacks hit. Lasts for 20s or 8 vacuum blades.
Best Artifacts for Arataki Itto
Husk of Opulent Dreams
Husk of Opulent Dreams
2-Piece Set: DEF +30%
4-Piece Set: A character equipped with this Artifact set will obtain the Curiosity effect in the following conditions: When on the field, the character gains 1 stack after hitting an opponent with a Geo attack, triggering a maximum of once every 0.3s. When off the field, the character gains 1 stack every 3s. Curiosity can stack up to 4 times, each providing 6% DEF and a 6% Geo DMG Bonus. When 6 seconds pass without gaining a Curiosity stack, 1 stack is lost.
Husk of Opulent Dreams
2PC
Archaic Petra
2PC
Husk of Opulent Dreams
2-Piece Set: DEF +30%
4-Piece Set: A character equipped with this Artifact set will obtain the Curiosity effect in the following conditions: When on the field, the character gains 1 stack after hitting an opponent with a Geo attack, triggering a maximum of once every 0.3s. When off the field, the character gains 1 stack every 3s. Curiosity can stack up to 4 times, each providing 6% DEF and a 6% Geo DMG Bonus. When 6 seconds pass without gaining a Curiosity stack, 1 stack is lost.
Archaic Petra
2-Piece Set: Gain a 15% Geo DMG Bonus.
4-Piece Set: Upon obtaining an Elemental Shard created through Crystallize or triggering a Lunar-Crystallize reaction, all party members gain a 35% DMG Bonus for that particular element for 10s. Only one form of Elemental DMG Bonus can be gained in this manner at any one time.
Arataki Itto's Stat Priority
Itto requires a lot of DEF if you want to maximize the damage he can do. This is why your Sands will focus on DEF %.
Recommended Stats for Arataki Itto
Build recommendations assume a "decently built" level of artifact rolls alongside Arataki Itto's best weapon. Using other weapons may increase or decrease certain stats relative to these recommendations.
As mentioned, you want to focus on getting as much DEF as possible. Aim at least for 2000 DEF. You will also need around 120-130% Energy Recharge. The ER requirement depends heavily on whether one of your teammates wears a Favonius weapon or not (typically Gorou will equip the Favonius Warbow).
Arataki Itto's Talent Priority
The primary sources of damage for Itto's build will come from his Charged Attacks and Elemental Burst, so leveling those in priority is important. We recommend you do not leave the Elemental Skill out completely, as it is still important, but it can be saved for last.
How to Play Arataki Itto
Arataki Itto is an On-field DPS. This means that it is not recommended to swap him out during his Burst, as it will cancel it. You will have to use his teammates' abilities first, before switching to Itto.
In order to make the most out of Itto, you will need to use his Elemental Burst, Royal Descent: Behold, Itto the Evil! first. Granting him Superlative Superstrength stacks, and converting his Normal Attacks into Geo DMG. You can get a total of 5 stacks of Superlative Superstrength.
The number of stacks is indicated behind Itto by some shiny little markers. Once you have stacks, you can use Itto's Charged Attack which will deal increased DMG and consume zero stamina. His special Charged Attack deals massive damage, and has a very powerful finisher hit.
There are multiple ways Itto can gain Superlative Superstrength stacks:
- When his Second and Fourth Normal Attack hits an enemy
- Through his Elemental Skill:
- When Ushi deals damage
- When Ushi is being hit
- When Ushi leaves the field
- During the Elemental Burst on the First and Third Normal Attack
Itto's basic rotation for this build is the following:
- Use his teammates' abilities first
- Royal Descent: Behold, Itto the Evil!
- Masatsu Zetsugi: Akaushi Burst!
- Fight Club Legend
- Charged Attacks
- Charged Attack Finisher
- Masatsu Zetsugi: Akaushi Burst!
- Fight Club Legend x4
- Charged Attacks until you are out of stacks
Always make sure that you use your charged attacks when you have stacks available, otherwise you lose a lot of DPS. Never swap him out before the end of his burst as it will cancel it.
Arataki Itto's Best Constellations
Almost all of Itto's constellations are useful, but you usually want his Jailhouse Bread and Butter (C4) and Arataki Itto, Present! (C6) for the big boost to his personal damage. Itto functions fine at C0 but investment into C6 is a very noticeable difference.
Arataki Itto's Best Team Compositions
To learn all about Arataki Itto's synergies and best team compositions, check our dedicated Arataki Itto team page below:
Changelog
- 10 Jun. 2026: Updated build and guide.
- 20 Oct. 2025: Updated for Luna II.
- 30 Jul. 2025: Updated for 5.8.
- 17 Jun. 2025: Updated for 5.7.
- 06 May 2025: Updated for 5.6.
- 25 Mar. 2025: Updated for 5.5.
- 06 Feb. 2025: Build Updated for 5.3.
- 18 Oct. 2024: Reviewed and added new team for Update 5.1.
- 07 Dec. 2023: Guide added.
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