The Ultimate Gaming Guide in Genshin Impact
As we welcome the Chinese New Year, Genshin Impact introduces a new character to celebrate the festive season – Gaming, the Pyro main DPS unit known for his exceptional plunge attack power.
His arrival brings a fresh dynamic to the game's combat system and offers players new strategies to explore.
In this guide, we dive into the mechanics, strategies, and tips that make Gaming an exceptional addition to your Genshin Impact lineup.
Gaming, the Pyro Main DPS Prodigy: Best Builds and Team Compositions
Gaming's Unique Combat Style
Elemental Skill: Bestial Ascent
His Elemental Skill, a forward rush, is key to his combat style.
Colliding with any object or enemy during this rush launches him airborne, setting up for his strong plunge attack.
Importantly, each use of this skill reduces his HP by 15%, adding a risk-reward element to his gameplay.
Elemental Burst: Suanni's Gilded Dance
Gaming's Elemental Burst throws a pyro explosion, dealing substantial AoE damage and healing him.
It also activates the Wushou Stance, boosting his interruption resistance and resetting the cooldown of his Elemental Skill when his Lion companion Suanni Man Chai reaches him.
This state is crucial for chaining his skills and maintaining his offensive rhythm.
Ascension Passives
Dance of Amity (A1)
Helps his sustainability by restoring a portion of his HP, crucial for offsetting the self-inflicted damage from his Elemental Skill.
Air of Prosperity (A4)
Offers a dual benefit: increased plunge attack damage when his HP is above 50%, and an increased healing bonus below 50% HP.
This passive skillfully balances his aggressive playstyle with survivability.
Talent Priority
Elemental Skill
Gaming’s Elemental Skill is the core of his combat mechanics, revolving around his unique plunge attack strategy.
It’s the main source of his damage output, especially considering its no Internal Cooldown (ICD) for elemental reactions.
Therefore, prioritizing this talent is crucial for maximizing his DPS potential.
Elemental Burst
Next in line is his Elemental Burst.
This talent not only deals substantial AoE Pyro damage but also heals Gaming, crucial for sustaining his health, given the HP cost of his Elemental Skill.
Additionally, the Burst puts Gaming into the Wushou Stance, which is integral to his playstyle, enhancing his plunge attack capabilities and providing interruption resistance.
Normal Attack
While Gaming's normal attacks have decent multipliers, they are less significant compared to his plunge attacks driven by his Elemental Skill.
Hence, normal attack talents should be leveled up last.
However, if Gaming is paired with a character like C6 Bennett, who can infuse his normal attacks with Pyro, then investing in normal attack talents becomes more valuable.
Artifact Sets for Maximum Efficiency
Crimson Witch of Flames
This set is perfect for enhancing Gaming's Pyro damage.
This synergizes well with Gaming’s Pyro-based plunge attacks and is particularly effective in reaction-focused teams.
Shimenawa's Reminiscence
This set is another solid choice for Gaming, especially when focusing on raw damage output rather than elemental reactions.
This aligns well with Gaming's playstyle of frequent Skill usage.
Gladiator's Finale
If you're aiming for a balance between his Normal and Plunge Attacks, Gladiator's Finale is a great option.
Main Stats Priority
Sands: ATK% or Elemental Mastery (if focusing on Vaporize/Melt reactions).
Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus for maximizing Pyro damage.
Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG, depending on which stat needs balancing based on your weapon and substats.
Substats Priority
Focus on CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG to maximize damage output.
Elemental Mastery is also valuable if you’re focusing on elemental reactions.
Energy Recharge is essential to ensure frequent use of his Burst.
Weapon Choices
Serpent Spine (Best 4-star option)
This Claymore increases CRIT Rate and boosts damage through its passive while reducing the character's damage resistance.
It synergizes well with Gaming's DPS role, enhancing both his regular and plunge attacks.
The CRIT Rate sub-stat also helps balance his CRIT Ratio for more consistent damage output.
Skyward Pride (Top 5-star choice)
Offering Energy Recharge and a damage-boosting passive, Skyward Pride is an excellent choice for Gaming.
It not only boosts his overall damage but also helps with his energy needs, ensuring more frequent use of his Elemental Burst.
Wolf's Gravestone
If you're focusing on maximizing Gaming’s ATK, Wolf's Gravestone is an excellent option.
It provides a significant ATK boost and further increases team's ATK when hitting opponents with low health, making it effective in both solo and team play.
Blackcliff Slasher
Available from the Paimon's Bargains shop, Blackcliff Slasher offers a CRIT DMG sub-stat and a passive that increases ATK after defeating an enemy.
It's a solid choice for players looking for a good balance between cost and performance.
Rainslasher
If your playstyle with Gaming focuses on triggering elemental reactions like Vaporize or Melt, Rainslasher can be a viable option.
It increases Elemental Mastery and boosts damage against opponents affected by Hydro or Electro.
Prototype Archaic (Craftable option)
A solid craftable choice, Prototype Archaic provides ATK bonus and has a chance to deal additional ATK DMG to opponents.
This can enhance Gaming's overall damage output, making it a good option if you don't have access to the above weapons.
Team Compositions
Vaporize Team Composition
These Hydro characters can consistently apply the Hydro status, setting up Gaming for powerful Vaporize reactions with his Pyro attacks.
Bennett
As a Pyro support, Bennett boosts Gaming’s attack with his Elemental Burst and also offers healing.
His C6 (Constellation 6) can further enhance Pyro damage for Gaming.
An Anemo character like Sucrose or Kazuha can spread Hydro and Pyro elements with Swirl reactions, further strengthening reaction damage with their Elemental Mastery.
Kazuha can also buff Gaming’s damage through his passive talents.
Mono-Pyro Team
Gaming + Xiangling/Bennett
Both characters boost the Pyro damage through their Elemental Bursts and skills.
Xiangling’s off-field Pyro application complements Gaming’s on-field presence.
A shielder like Zhongli or Diona provides damage reduction, essential for keeping Gaming safe during his close-range combat.
Zhongli’s shield also debuffs enemy resistance.
Flex Slot (Anemo Support)
An Anemo character for additional Swirl reactions, resistance reduction, and crowd control.
Overload Team
Electro characters for consistent Electro application, creating Overload reactions with Gaming’s Pyro attacks.
Fischl’s Oz and Beidou’s Elemental Burst offer continuous Electro application.
Bennett/Jean
Bennett for ATK boosting and healing or Jean for healing and additional Anemo support.
Flex Slot (Anemo/Shielder)
An Anemo support for crowd control and Swirl reactions or a dedicated shielder for additional protection.
Melt Team Composition
Gaming + Chongyun/Kaeya/Rosaria
Cryo characters enable Melt reactions.
Chongyun’s Elemental Skill infuses Gaming’s attacks with Cryo, while Kaeya and Rosaria provide Cryo application through their abilities.
Bennett
For ATK boosting and healing.
Flex Slot (Anemo/Shielder/Healer)
Anemo support for Swirl and resistance reduction, a shielder for protection, or an additional healer for sustainability.
Burst DPS Quick Swap Team
Gaming + Xingqiu/Yelan + Albedo/Fischl + Bennett/Zhongli
A quick-swap team where Gaming is used primarily for his Elemental Skill and Burst.
Pair him with characters that have strong off-field abilities or bursts, allowing quick rotations and continuous damage application.
Constellations: A Game Changer
C1: Bringer of Blessing
Provides a significant HP heal when the Lion companion from his burst returns to Gaming.
This constellation improves Gaming's sustainability, enabling him to recover quickly from the self-inflicted HP loss due to his Elemental Skill.
It's particularly useful in teams without a dedicated healer.
C2: Plum Blossoms Underfoot
Gaming gains a 20% ATK bonus when overhealing occurs.
This constellation boosts Gaming's damage output, especially in teams with strong healers.
It encourages pairing him with characters who can consistently provide excess healing, maximizing his DPS potential.
C4: Sour Across Mountains
Gaming gains 2 Energy every time his skill's plunge attack hits an enemy.
This greatly reduces Gaming's reliance on external energy recharge sources, making it easier to maintain his Elemental Burst uptime.
It opens up flexibility in artifact and weapon choices, allowing for more offensive builds.
C6: To Tame All Beasts
Boosts the critical rate and damage of Gaming’s plunge attacks, and increases their AoE.
A game-changer for Gaming, this constellation elevates him to new heights in terms of DPS.
The increased crit rate and damage significantly enhance his overall damage output, making him a highly effective Pyro DPS.
The expanded AoE also improves his crowd control capability.
Advanced Tips and Strategies
Plunge Attack Optimization
Maximize Height
Gaming's plunge attacks deal more damage from higher altitudes.
Use terrain or abilities from other characters (like Venti's wind current) to increase plunge height.
Skill Plunge Synergy
Integrate Gaming’s Elemental Skill into his plunge routine for enhanced Pyro damage.
Skill then plunge, ensuring you collide with something to leap and perform the enhanced plunge attack.
Burst Usage
Activate Gaming's Elemental Burst strategically when surrounded by enemies to maximize the AoE impact and self-healing.
Pay attention to the Lion companion summoned after the burst.
Timing skill usage when the Lion reaches Gaming resets the skill cooldown, allowing for repeated plunges.
Health Management
Gaming’s fourth Ascension passive offers different buffs based on his HP levels.
Maintain HP above 50% for increased plunge attack damage or below 50% for increased healing.
Energy Recharge Balance
Despite the high damage output, Gaming requires a substantial amount of Energy Recharge for consistent burst uptime.
Balance his artifacts and weapons to ensure a steady supply of energy.
Combat Mobility
Use Gaming’s Elemental Skill not just for damage but also for repositioning in battle, especially when aiming for plunge attacks on specific targets.
Advanced Combat Techniques
Master the timing of canceling Gaming’s attack animations with dodges or jumps to optimize DPS output and stamina management.
Final Thoughts on Gaming
In conclusion, Gaming's introduction to Genshin Impact offers a fresh and dynamic combat experience.
His unique plunge attack focus and Pyro power make him an exciting character to explore, especially for players seeking a new main DPS with a distinct playstyle.
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