Beidou Guide and Best Builds
Beidou is a 4-Star Electro Claymore character, who excels in 2-target fights while being able to provide Electro RES shred and a strong shield with Constellations. Her skill is a parry, which can be great for a lot of mechanics in a pinch. Her burst works really well for off-field DPS, which snapshots on cast, meaning that you want to stack as many ATK % buffs into it. Her only drawback is her Energy requirements are high, meaning she needs a lot of Energy Recharge and an Electro Battery.
This guide will focus on Beidou's best weapons, builds, artifacts, teambuilding and more!
Beidou Guide & Best Builds
Welcome to our Beidou build guide for Genshin Impact. Beidou is a 4-Star Electro Off-field DPS Character who focuses on dealing damage through her Elemental Burst. She can be built for raw off-field Electro damage or for Aggravate teams. In our guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your Beidou, from building the best Artifacts and Weapons to important stat priorities and rotations.
Different Beidou Build Options
Beidou has two main build paths. Her standard Off-field DPS build focuses on raw Electro Burst damage, while her Aggravate build uses the same core stats but gains additional value from Elemental Mastery and Quicken-based teams.
Best Weapons for Beidou
Listed below are Beidou's best weapons for her standard Off-field DPS build. This build focuses on maximizing raw Elemental Burst damage.
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.
Wolf's Gravestone
Wolfish Tracker
Base ATK: 608
ATK: 49.6%
Increases ATK by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. On hit, attacks against opponents with less than 30% HP increase all party members' ATK by 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% for 12s. Can only occur once every 30s.
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.
Fang of the Mountain King
Turquoise Hunt
Base ATK: 741
CRIT Rate: 11.0%
Gain 1 stack of Canopy's Favor after hitting an opponent with an Elemental Skill. This can be triggered once every 0.5s. After a nearby party member triggers a Burning or Burgeon reaction, the equipping character will gain 3 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 2s and can be triggered even when the triggering party member is off-field. Canopy's Favor: Elemental Skill and Burst DMG is increased by 10% / 12.5% / 15% / 17.5% / 20% for 6s. Max 6 stacks. Each stack is counted independently.
The Unforged
Golden Majesty
Base ATK: 608
ATK: 49.6%
Increases Shield Strength by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 4% / 5% / 6% / 7% / 8% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield, this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%.
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.
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%.
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.
Akuoumaru
Watatsumi Wavewalker
Base ATK: 510
ATK: 41.3%
For every point of the entire party's combined maximum Energy capacity, the Elemental Burst DMG of the character equipping this weapon is increased by 0.12% / 0.15% / 0.18% / 0.21% / 0.24%. A maximum of 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% increased Elemental Burst DMG can be achieved this way.
"Ultimate Overlord's Mega Magic Sword"
Melussistance!
Base ATK: 565
Energy Recharge: 30.6%
ATK increased by 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24%. That's not all! The support from all Melusines you've helped in Merusea Village fills you with strength! Based on the number of them you've helped, your ATK is increased by up to an additional 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24%.
Listed below are Beidou's best weapons for her Aggravate DPS build. This build still values CRIT, ATK, and Energy Recharge, but Elemental Mastery can gain more value due to Aggravate reactions.
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.
Wolf's Gravestone
Wolfish Tracker
Base ATK: 608
ATK: 49.6%
Increases ATK by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. On hit, attacks against opponents with less than 30% HP increase all party members' ATK by 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% for 12s. Can only occur once every 30s.
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.
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.
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.
Tidal Shadow
R5
White Cruising Wave
Base ATK: 510
ATK: 41.3%
After the wielder is healed, ATK will be increased by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48% for 8s. This can be triggered even when the character is not on the field.
The Unforged
Golden Majesty
Base ATK: 608
ATK: 49.6%
Increases Shield Strength by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 4% / 5% / 6% / 7% / 8% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield, this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%.
Fang of the Mountain King
Turquoise Hunt
Base ATK: 741
CRIT Rate: 11.0%
Gain 1 stack of Canopy's Favor after hitting an opponent with an Elemental Skill. This can be triggered once every 0.5s. After a nearby party member triggers a Burning or Burgeon reaction, the equipping character will gain 3 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 2s and can be triggered even when the triggering party member is off-field. Canopy's Favor: Elemental Skill and Burst DMG is increased by 10% / 12.5% / 15% / 17.5% / 20% for 6s. Max 6 stacks. Each stack is counted independently.
Akuoumaru
Watatsumi Wavewalker
Base ATK: 510
ATK: 41.3%
For every point of the entire party's combined maximum Energy capacity, the Elemental Burst DMG of the character equipping this weapon is increased by 0.12% / 0.15% / 0.18% / 0.21% / 0.24%. A maximum of 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% increased Elemental Burst DMG can be achieved this way.
"Ultimate Overlord's Mega Magic Sword"
R5
Melussistance!
Base ATK: 565
Energy Recharge: 30.6%
ATK increased by 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24%. That's not all! The support from all Melusines you've helped in Merusea Village fills you with strength! Based on the number of them you've helped, your ATK is increased by up to an additional 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24%.
Best Artifacts for Beidou
Emblem of Severed Fate
Emblem of Severed Fate
2-Piece Set: Energy Recharge +20%
4-Piece Set: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.
Noblesse Oblige / Thundering Fury
Noblesse Oblige
2-Piece Set: Elemental Burst DMG +20%
4-Piece Set: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
2-piece ATK % Set Combinations
Gladiator's Finale
2-Piece Set: ATK +18%.
4-Piece Set: If the wielder of this artifact set uses a Sword, Claymore or Polearm, increases their Normal Attack DMG by 35%.
Beidou's Stat Priority
: ATK % / Energy Recharge
: Electro DMG
: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMGBeidou's most important stat is enough Energy Recharge to use her Elemental Burst consistently. After reaching comfortable Energy Recharge, she should focus on CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK%. Elemental Mastery gains additional value in Aggravate teams, but it is generally not prioritized over CRIT or Energy Recharge.
Beidou's Burst can snapshot ATK buffs, meaning buffs applied before casting her Burst will remain for the duration. This makes ATK buffs stronger depending on the team setup.
Recommended Stats for Beidou
Build recommendations assume Beidou is played with a second Electro character such as Fischl. If you are not using another Electro battery, her Energy Recharge requirements will be higher.
Beidou's Talent Priority
Beidou's Elemental Burst is her most important talent because it provides the majority of her off-field damage. Her Elemental Skill should be leveled next, especially if you use her parry regularly. Her Normal Attacks can be ignored in most off-field builds.
How to Play Beidou
Beidou is mainly played as an off-field DPS who deals damage through her Elemental Burst, Stormbreaker. While her Burst is active, Normal and Charged Attacks from the active character trigger chain lightning that can bounce between nearby enemies.
Beidou is especially strong in two-target situations because her Burst can bounce between enemies repeatedly. However, her damage becomes much weaker in pure single-target encounters where the chain lightning cannot bounce.
Her Elemental Skill, Tidecaller, functions as a parry. Holding the Skill allows Beidou to absorb incoming attacks before releasing a powerful Electro strike. If she parries at the right time, her 1st Ascension Passive, Retribution, allows her to instantly gain the maximum damage bonus.
In most rotations, Beidou should use her Skill to generate Energy, cast her Burst, and then swap to an on-field character who can trigger her chain lightning consistently with Normal or Charged Attacks.
Beidou's Best Constellations
Beidou's most valuable constellations are C1 Sea Beast's Scourge, C2 Upon the Turbulent Sea, the Thunder Arises, and C6 Bane of Evil. C1 provides a shield after using her Burst, adding extra defensive utility. C2 greatly improves her chain lightning by allowing it to jump additional times, making it one of her strongest damage increases. C6 reduces nearby enemy Electro RES during her Burst, further increasing her damage and supporting Electro teammates.
Beidou's Best Team Compositions
To learn all about Beidou's synergies and best team compositions, check our dedicated Beidou team page below:
Changelog
- 29 Apr. 2026: Updated Beidou Guide.
- 31 Jul. 2025: Reviewed for 5.8 - Weapon rankings updated.
- 08 May 2025: Reviewed for patch 5.6
- 17 Feb. 2025: Reviewed for patch 5.4
- 05 Jan. 2025: Reviewed for 5.3
- 01 Apr. 2024: Adjustments to provide less emphasis on using Fischl specifically.
- 12 Mar. 2024: Guide added.
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