Chongyun build guide

Chongyun

Chongyun functions as a sub DPS character that has a very specific role in permafreeze and reverse melt teams. His Elemental Skill (E) will create an AOE which infuse all normal attacks by Sword, Claymore and Polearm characters with cryo. Meanwhile his Elemental Burst (Q) drops 3 giant spirit blades onto enemies dealing AOE cryo damage. His Q deals big damage on higher constellations (C3, C6) and you can Reverse Melt all 3 hits of his burst on enemies applied with strong Pyro, such as Bennett’s E and Q.

Chongyun is incredibly niche in his role for the team. He is either an enabler for freeze comp that relies heavily on his E for cryo infusion or as a nuke in reverse melt comp with his Q. Avoid using him in any physical comp as his cryo infusion would override physical damage.

Talent

  1. Burst (Q) = Skill (E)*

Weapon

1. Wolf’s Gravestone (5✩)
2. Serpent Spine (4✩)*
3. Redhorn Stonethresher (5✩)*
4. The Unforged (5✩)
5. Skyward Pride (5✩)
6. Akuoumaru (4✩)*
7. Luxurious Sea-Lord (4✩) [R5]
8. Lithic Blade (4✩)
9. Sacrificial Greatsword (4✩)*
10. Blackcliff Slasher (4✩)
11. Prototype Archaic (4✩)
12. Favonius Greatsword (4✩)

Artifact

1. Noblesse Oblige (2) Blizzard Strayer (2)
2. Emblem of Severed Fate (4)
3. Noblesse Oblige (2) / Blizzard Strayer (2) / Wanderer’s Troupe (2) / +18% ATK set (2) / Emblem of Severed Fate (2) [Choose Two]
4. Noblesse Oblige (4)*

Main Stat

  • Sands – ATK% / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet – Cryo DMG
  • Circlet – Crit Rate / DMG

Substat

  1. Crit Rate / DMG
  2. ATK%
  3. Elemental Mastery
  4. Energy Recharge
  5. Flat ATK

Regarding Weapon Choices:

Serpent Spine: This weapon outperforms Wolf’s Gravestone if we only look at Chongyun’s damage contribution [5 Stack Assumed]. Wolf’s Gravestone is ranked higher as it provides more teamwide DPS and does not come with the need to acquire stacks before engaging in combat.
Redstone Thresher: Depending on the amount of ATK% buffs you’re getting, this weapon can overtake Wolf’s Gravestone in personal damage.
Akuoumaru: At [R1], Akuoumaru beats Luxurious Sea-Lord if Chongyun is used in a team with 260 or greater total team energy. Akuoumaru only beats Luxurious Sea-Lord if [R2] and above otherwise.
Sacrificial Greatsword: This weapon is your best choice if faced in a situation where you heavily rely on Chongyun’s Cryo infusion uptime.

Regarding Artifact Sets:

Noblesse Oblige (4): Chongyun is one of the best Noblesse holders since he has low energy requirements for his Elemental Burst.

Regarding Talent Priority:

Prioritize Elemental Burst (Q) on a Reverse Melt team as it scales better than his Elemental Skill.
Prioritize Elemental Skill (E) on a Freeze team to furthermore extend the duration of the cryo infusion.