Dominate Teyvat with the best Zhongli build. Investing primogems to acquire and build the best shielder in Genshin Impact is not only recommended but essential.
As the Geo Archon, Zhongli offers unmatched shielding abilities, making him a cornerstone of any Geo-centric team and a versatile addition to any lineup in this open world game.
Whether you seek to build him into an invincible shield or transform him into a hard-hitting burst DPS, prepare yourself to dominate with the power of Geo, as we delve into the depths of Zhongli’s formidable arsenal in this action-adventure RPG game.
Contents
- Zhongli’s Talents for best Zhongli build
- Constellations for best Zhongli build
- Zhongli’s Ascension and leveling up materials
- Zhongli’ artifacts for best build
- Weapon recommendations
- Best teams for Zhongli
Genshin Impact: Zhongli’s Talents
Zhongli’s most unique feature revolves around building his strongest shield in Genshin Impact. Here’s a breakdown of his skills:
- Normal attack: Performs a set of 7 attacks which deal physical damage.
- Elemental Skill: Tap – creates a pillar that deals Geo damage in a small radius every few seconds. Hold – creates a pillar that deals Geo damage in a small radius every few seconds and also creates a shield that scales off Zhongli’s HP.
- Elemental Burst: Summons and drops a gigantic meteor on the battlefield. Enemies hit take Geo damage and are petrified for four seconds.
Since Zhongli is an off-field character, his role in the team is usually that of a primary shielder. As such, his talents should be upgraded in the following manner:
- Elemental Skill -> Elemental Burst -> Normal attack
If you want a hybrid or a Burst DPS Zhongli that can shield as well as do damage, then your talent priority changes to:
- Elemental Burst -> Elemental Skill -> Normal attack
Genshin Impact: Zhongli’s Constellations
Zhongli’s constellation only makes his builds stronger and better in the field and also increases his shielding potential. At C6, the Geo Archon will even heal you. C1 Zhongli does a neat job of dishing out extra damage, and C2 Zhongli has powerful utility when it comes to co-op mode.
- Constellation 1: Zhongli can put in a total of two stone steeles in the field.
- Constellation 2: Using Elemental Burst in co-op grants a shield to nearby players.
- Constellation 4: Increase the AoE of the Elemental Burst by 20%. Additionally, petrification time is increased by 2 seconds.
- Constellation 6: When Zhongli’s shield takes damage, 40% of that incoming damage is converted to HP for the current character. Furthermore, a single instance of regeneration cannot exceed 8% of that character’s Max HP.
Genshin Impact: Zhongli ascension and talent level-up materials
The following materials are needed to level up Zhongli:
Ascension Materials
- Mora: 420,000
- Boss Materials (Geo Hypostasis): 46x Basalt Pillar
- World Material: 168x Cor Lapis
- Enemy Material: 18x Slime Condensate, 30x Slime Secretions and 36x Slime Concentrate
- Gemstone: 1x Prithiva Topaz, 9x Prithiva Topaz Fragment, 9x Prithiva Topaz Chunk, 6x Prithiva Topaz Gemstone
Talent level-up Materials
- Mora: 4,957,500
- Talent Books: 9x Teachings, 63x Guide, 114x Philosophies of Gold
- Enemy Materials: 18x Slime Condensate, 66x Slime Secretions, 93x Slime Concentrate
- Crowns: 3x
- Boss Material (Tartaglia/Childe): 18x Tusk of Monoceros Caeli
Genshin Impact: Zhongli’s best artifacts
The best artifacts for Zhongli in Genshin Impact depend on the role you want to build for him on your team. Here’s a breakdown of the top options:
Shield Support Zhongli:
- 4-piece Tenacity of the Millelith: This is the undisputed champion for a pure shield-support Zhongli because the set grants a hefty HP boost (which strengthens shields. Furthermore, it buffs your party’s attack and shield strength after using his Elemental Skill.
Sub DPS Zhongli:
- 2-piece Archaic Petra + 2-piece Gladiator’s Finale/Shimenawa’s Reminiscence: This combination offers a balance between damage and utility. Archaic Petra provides a Geo damage bonus, while the other two-piece set boosts your overall attack or damage dealt by his Elemental Burst.
- 4-piece Emblem of Severed Fate: This set introduced in Inazuma sets its focus on amplifying your Elemental Burst damage. Therefore, it is a great choice if you prioritize high Burst DPS for Zhongli.
Important Stat Priority:
- Sands: HP% (primary choice) or Energy Recharge% (if struggling with Burst uptime)
- Goblet: Geo DMG Bonus
- Circlet: HP% (for shields), Crit Rate/Crit DMG (for Burst DPS)
Genshin Impact Zhongli: Best Weapon options
Zhongli’s best weapon depends on the playstyle that you are trying to build. However, he can benefit from quite a few options, including a very niche 3-star weapon as well.
Shield Support Zhongli Build:
- Staff of Homa (5-Star): Although not his signature weapon, the Staff of Homa is widely considered the best overall weapon for Zhongli. It provides a strong HP bonus (shields), converts some HP into ATK (damage), and boasts a high Crit DMG substat. However, its passive has a health drain condition, so keep that in mind.
- Black Tassel (3-Star): This blue-tier weapon is surprisingly effective for shield support Zhongli. Its secondary stat boosts HP%, directly increasing shield strength. Additionally, it’s easily available, making it a budget-friendly option.
Sub DPS or Burst DPS Zhongli Build:
- Staff of Homa (5-Star): As mentioned earlier, the Staff of Homa is the BiS weapon for Zhongli, no matter what build it is. Its Crit DMG substat is a huge bonus for damage-centric builds.
- Vortex Vanquisher (5-Star): Zhongli’s signature weapon, it excels at boosting shield strength and ATK. However, Staff of Homa often edges it out due to its versatility.
- Primordial Jade Winged-Spear (5-Star): Offers a high Crit Rate and a decent base ATK, making it a solid choice for a Crit-focused Burst DPS build.
F2P and Mid-tier Options Build:
- Deathmatch (4-Star): A good option for a more offensive Zhongli build, increasing his Crit Rate and granting ATK buffs.
- The Catch (4-Star, Free from Fishing): Provides a nice Energy Recharge boost and is helpful if you struggle with getting his Burst up consistently.
- Favonius Lance (4-Star): This weapon is another good F2P pick as generates Energy Particles with its crits, aiding with Burst uptime.
Genshin Impact Zhongli Teams
Geo as an element lacks elemental reactions which caps its potential at some point, and reaction-based teams out-perform it very easily. However, Zhongli is usually quite versatile when it comes to shield play and performs well in almost every combination. Here are some of the best teams built with the Geo archon:
Flex Shielder:
- Zhongli + Main DPS: Zhongli’s incredible shield strength makes him a valuable asset for many DPS characters. With a shield build, Zhongli allows them to focus on dealing damage without interruption. Some pairings include:
- Yoimiya: Her playstyle benefits from the shield’s protection, allowing her to unleash her Pyro attacks uninterrupted.
- Hu Tao: Zhongli’s shield helps mitigate Hu Tao’s self-inflicted HP drain, making her a powerhouse.
- Xiao: Zhongli provides crucial interruption resistance for Xiao’s high-mobility Anemo attacks.
All Geo Team
- Zhongli: Built as a Sub DPS or Burst DPS, Zhongli provides shields, does Geo damage, and the Geo resonance bonus.
- Sub DPS Albedo: An ideal companion for Zhongli as Albedo’s off-field Geo constructs constantly deal Geo damage and generate Geo particles. This fuels Zhongli’s Burst and helps to trigger Crystallize reactions.
- Geo Support Gorou: A dedicated Geo support character, Gorou buffs Geo DMG and provides additional Crit Rate for your Geo teammates.
- Ningguang: If you prefer a more active Geo DPS playstyle, Ningguang proves to be an amazing active DPS for the geo team.
Permafrost Team
- Zhongli + Mona + Double Cryo Character: Zhongli’s shield combined with Mona’s Hydro application allows for consistent Freeze reactions, locking enemies in place and making them vulnerable. Furthermore, when paired with double Cryo units for added Crit Rate, you have a team that renders enemies immovable. Burst DPS Ganyu and active DPS Ayaka fit well in this team.
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