Candace Guide and Best Builds

Candace Guide & Best Builds

Welcome to our Candace build guide for Genshin Impact. Candace is a 4-Star Hydro Support Character who focuses on Hydro infusion, Normal Attack DMG buffs, and AoE Hydro application. In our guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your Candace, from building the best Artifacts and Weapons to important stat priorities and rotations.

Best Weapons for Candace

Listed below are Candace's best weapons. While weapons are listed in a priority order, what's best to build on your Candace can vary depending on the team composition and level of investment you want to put into Candace.

Favonius Lance

Windfall

Base ATK: 565

Energy Recharge: 30.6%

CRIT Hits have a 60% / 70% / 80% / 90% / 100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s / 10.5s / 9s / 7.5s / 6s.

Engulfing Lightning

Timeless Dream: Eternal Stove

Base ATK: 608

Energy Recharge: 55.1%

ATK increased by 28% / 35% / 42% / 49% / 56% of Energy Recharge over the base 100%. You can gain a maximum bonus of 80% / 90% / 100% / 110% / 120% ATK. Gain 30% / 35% / 40% / 45% / 50% Energy Recharge for 12s after using an Elemental Burst.

Staff of Homa

Reckless Cinnabar

Base ATK: 608

CRIT DMG: 66.2%

HP increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 0.8% / 1% / 1.2% / 1.4% / 1.6% of the wielder's Max HP. When the wielder's HP is less than 50%, this ATK Bonus is increased by an additional 1% / 1.2% / 1.4% / 1.6% / 1.8% of Max HP.

Skyward Spine

Black Wing

Base ATK: 674

Energy Recharge: 36.8%

Increases CRIT Rate by 8% / 10% / 12% / 14% / 16% and increases Normal ATK SPD by 12%. Additionally, Normal and Charged Attacks hits on opponents have a 50% chance to trigger a vacuum blade that deals 40% / 55% / 70% / 85% / 100% of ATK as DMG in a small AoE. This effect can occur no more than once every 2s.

Deathmatch

Gladiator

Base ATK: 454

CRIT Rate: 36.8%

If there are at least 2 opponents nearby, ATK is increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% and DEF is increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32%. If there are fewer than 2 opponents nearby, ATK is increased by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48%.

"The Catch"

Shanty

Base ATK: 510

Energy Recharge: 45.9%

Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% and Elemental Burst CRIT Rate by 6% / 7.5% / 9% / 10.5% / 12%.

Kitain Cross Spear

Samurai Conduct

Base ATK: 565

Elemental Mastery: 110

Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 6% / 7.5% / 9% / 10.5% / 12%. After Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the character loses 3 Energy but regenerates 3 / 3.5 / 4 / 4.5 / 5 Energy every 2s for the next 6s. This effect can occur once every 10s. Can be triggered even when the character is not on the field.

Prototype Starglitter

Magic Affinity

Base ATK: 510

Energy Recharge: 45.9%

After using an Elemental Skill, increases Normal and Charged Attack DMG by 8% / 10% / 12% / 14% / 16% for 12s. Max 2 stacks.

Best Artifacts for Candace

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

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.

Candace's Stat Priority

: HP % / Energy Recharge

: HP % / Hydro DMG

: HP % / CRIT Rate

Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > HP % > Flat HP

Candace's most important stat is Energy Recharge due to her high Burst requirements. HP% is also valuable because her supportive buffs and some of her damage scale with Max HP. If using Favonius Lance, CRIT Rate becomes important to reliably trigger the weapon passive.

Hydro DMG and offensive CRIT stats can be used if you are building Candace for more personal damage, but most support builds should prioritize Energy Recharge and HP first.

Recommended Stats for Candace

Build recommendations assume a support-focused Candace using Favonius Lance. Your exact Energy Recharge needs can change depending on how many Hydro characters are in the team and whether Candace uses her Elemental Skill once or twice per rotation.

Candace's Energy Recharge Requirements

Candace has very high Energy Recharge requirements because her Elemental Skill only generates 2-3 particles. These requirements become lower when running additional Hydro characters or when using her Skill twice per rotation.

Candace's Talent Priority

Candace's most important talent is her Elemental Burst, as this is where most of her supportive utility comes from. Her Elemental Skill can also be leveled, but her Normal Attacks can usually be ignored when she is played off-field.

How to Play Candace

Candace is mainly played as an off-field support who provides Hydro application, Normal Attack DMG buffs, and Hydro infusion for applicable characters. Her Elemental Burst, Sacred Rite: Wagtail's Tide, is the most important part of her kit and should be used consistently every rotation.

Her Elemental Skill, Sacred Rite: Heron's Sanctum, has two uses. Tapping the Skill deals Hydro damage in front of Candace and generates 2 Energy particles, while Holding the Skill allows Candace to block incoming damage before dealing AoE Hydro damage and generating 3 Energy particles.

Candace's Elemental Burst grants Prayer of the Crimson Crown to the active character. This buff increases Elemental DMG dealt by Normal Attacks, deals periodic AoE Hydro damage when characters take the field, and gives Sword, Claymore, and Polearm characters a Hydro infusion.

In most rotations, Candace should use her Skill to generate Energy, cast her Burst, and then swap into the character who benefits from her Hydro infusion or Normal Attack DMG buff. Because her personal damage is low, she generally does not want extended field time outside of using her Skill and Burst.

Candace's Best Constellations

Candace's most valuable constellations are C1 Returning Heiress of the Scarlet Sands and C6 The Overflow. C1 increases the duration of her Burst effect, making her supportive utility easier to maintain. C6 adds additional AoE Hydro damage when characters affected by her Burst deal Elemental DMG with Normal Attacks, significantly improving her off-field Hydro application and team value.

Candace's Best Team Compositions

To learn all about Candace's synergies and best team compositions, check our dedicated Candace team page below:

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