Diluc Profile, Talents and Constellations
Diluc is a 5-star Pyro Claymore character in Genshin Impact who primarily functions as an On-Field DPS. Read our Diluc guide to learn more about Diluc's kit, Diluc's best builds and also his Ascension and Talent Materials.
Introduction — Diluc
Diluc is a 5-Star Pyro Claymore Character in Genshin Impact. Our Diluc guide and best builds cover everything you need to know about Diluc's best builds, including skills, artifacts, team compositions and more. To learn more about Diluc, use the tabs above to switch to our build information for Diluc or their team compositions.
Diluc's Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
Pyro Infusion will not be lost if you swap characters and swap back to Diluc.
- Great Shield breaking having both Pyro and Blunt DMG.
- Elemental Burst only costs 40 Energy.
Weaknesses
Low damage compared to other Main DPS, especially Pyro characters.
- First Ascension Passive increases Charged Attack damage which is rarely used.
- Diluc's best weapons are simply stat sticks and not tailored for him.
Ascension Stat & Materials for Diluc
Diluc gains CRIT Rate each time he ascends, totalling 19.2% at level 90. The total Ascension material costs are listed below:
| Source | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mora | 420,000 Mora |
| Boss Material | 46x Everflame Seed |
| Ascension Material | |
| Local Specialty | 168x Small Lamp Grass |
| Enhancement Material |
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Talent Materials for Diluc
Listed below are all the materials required to raise a single talent of Diluc's to level 10. Please check our Diluc build guide for recommendations on talent priorities.
| Source | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mora | 1,625,500 Mora |
| Special Material | 1x Crown of Insight |
| Boss Material | 6x Dvalin's Plume |
| Domain Material |
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| Enhancement Material |
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Diluc's Talents
Normal Attack
Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes.
Charged Attack
Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous slashes.
At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Performs a forward slash that deals Pyro DMG.
This skill can be consecutively used 3 times.
Enters CD if not cast again within a short period.
The slashes represent the values that Diluc holds dear: one for justice, one for courage, and one for duty.
Releases intense flames to knock back nearby opponents, dealing Pyro DMG. The flames then converge into the weapon, summoning a Phoenix that flies forward and deals massive Pyro DMG to all opponents in its path. The Phoenix explodes upon reaching its destination, causing a large amount of AoE Pyro DMG.
The searing flames that run down his blade cause it to be infused with Pyro.
The only reason to walk in the darkness is to light it up. Behold, that fleeing light in the dead of night is the herald of the coming dawn.
Diluc's Ascension Passive Talents
Diluc's Charged Attack Stamina Cost is decreased by 50%, and its duration is increased by 3s.
The Pyro Infusion provided by Dawn lasts for 4s longer. Additionally, Diluc gains 20% Pyro DMG Bonus during the duration of this effect.
Refunds 15% of the ore used when crafting Claymore-type weapons.
Diluc's Constellations
Diluc deals 15% more DMG to opponents whose HP is above 50%.
When Diluc takes DMG, his ATK increases by 10% and his ATK SPD increases by 5%. Lasts for 10s.
This effect can stack up to 3 times and can only occur once every 1.5s.
Increases the Level of Searing Onslaught by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Casting Searing Onslaught in rhythm greatly increases damage dealt.
2s after casting Searing Onslaught, casting the next Searing Onslaught in the combo deals 40% additional DMG. This effect lasts for 2s.
Increases the Level of Dawn by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
After casting Searing Onslaught, the next 2 Normal Attacks within the next 6s will have their DMG and ATK SPD increased by 30%.
Additionally, Searing Onslaught will not interrupt the Normal Attack combo.
Build Guide for Diluc
To learn all about Diluc's best weapons, artifacts and builds, check our dedicated Diluc build guide below:
Changelog
- 13 Apr. 2026: Diluc guide updated for 6.5.
- 28 Sep. 2025: Updated for 6.0.
- 12 Feb. 2025: Reviewed for 5.4.
- 17 Jan. 2025: Updated for 5.3.
- 05 Jun. 2024: Reviewed for 4.7.
- 13 Mar. 2024: Updated to 4.5 with constellation advice now that you can actually aim for constellations with the new banner system.
- 31 Jan. 2024: Updated to 4.4, tier changed and Xianyun team comp added.
- 04 Dec. 2023: Guide added.
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