ALSO DON'T BE LIKE ME AND MAKE A PROTOTYPE GRUDGE WHEN YOU ACTUALLY WANTED TO MAKE A SECOND PIKE FOR REFINEMENT LMAO. For this reason, he faked his death and tricked Childe into releasing a god to see how the people Liyue would defend themselves. So it's either going to … Prototype Starglitter, Crescent Pike, and Dragonspine Spear (from the blacksmith, although the Dragonspine Spear’s recipe comes from a quest) – Not counting the starglitter currency, these are your 4-star, free-to-play options. These skills set him up as a great support character with his ability to throw up a shield and destroy Geo shields. You’ll miss out on the crit hit energy but if you don’t build crit it won’t be a problem. If you're using him has a main dps damage dealer then crescent pike is hands down the best weapon he can use, barring considerations for some of the 5 stars. And don't forget that the second stat of the pike is physical damage bonus. You can also forego attacking with Zhongli and make him a full support character. The effectiveness of his skills are locked behind high constellation levels. His burst will also petrify all enemies hit by his burst, causing them to be unable to move. Crescent Pike can be obtained by crafting Prototype Grudge is a Polearm in Genshin Impact.Polearms are usually held with either one or two hands, the polearm is a great weapon of choice for fighters who want to inflict damage and poke their enemies from mid-range while maintaining a safe distance from enemy attacks. Note: Zhongli will get a Geo DMG Bonus% based on his ascension rank. Zhongli’s Ascension 4 skill will boost his elemental burst damage by 33% of his Max HP. Normal and charged attacks are increased by 20% ATK damage for 5s. Zhongli uses a variety of techniques with his spear to attack, like using his legs to spin it or plunging it into the enemy. Recommended Artifacts. He loves to spend mora on expensive things, without realizing how costly it is. Prototype Grudge will also work fine with this build and increase Zhongli’s damage output after using an elemental skill. ( Log Out /  Zhongli’s elemental skill, Dominus Lapidis, has two effects that you can use. stacks twice. 1 Recipe 2 Description 3 Lore 4 Notes 5 Ascensions 6 Gallery 7 Change History 8 Navigation 1 Northlander Polearm Billet 50 Crystal Chunk 50 White Iron Chunk 500 Mora An exotic weapon with an extremely long blade on the top and a crescent blade at the bottom. Prototype Grudge will also work fine with this build and increase Zhongli’s damage output after using an elemental skill. Zhongli’s elemental skill is also hard to position correctly without practice. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The 2-piece bonus for the Archaic Petra will grant Zhongli more GEO DMG, while the 2-piece effect for the Noblesse Oblige will increase his elemental burst. Another 4-star weapon you can use is the Royal Spear. The thing is, you can get near 100% uptime for the pikes passive, since the neutral orbs you generate by spamming attack seem to also count for it. This talent scales with Zhongli’s Max HP. I'm ar28 so I can't afford 5* polearm so these 2 are the only options , if you find out please tell me too ♥️, More posts from the Genshin_Impact community. Enemies will need to stay near the Stele for them to take damage. This weapon provides a good balance between both his attack and defense. Zhongli can use any 3-star weapon as a starting choice, but a Crescent Pike is highly recommended due to its doubled physical damage and accessibility as it can be forged from a blacksmith. This shield will transfer when you switch characters. A single instance of regeneration cannot exceed 8% of that character’s Max HP. Menu. However, his burst can become insanely powerful if it is built right because of its’ short cooldown and energy cost. The skills you should mainly focus on are his elemental skill and normal attack. Zhongli’s artifact set should be a mix of the Archaic Petra and Noblesse Oblige. Max 2 stacks. Thanks ya'll for the input on Zhongli's BiS weapon! (Was 250% Geo DMG Absorption before). This build focuses on Zhongli’s elemental burst damage output and nuking enemies around him. If I want to build support Zhongli which weapon should I take? Zhongli can only summon 1 Stone Stele at once unless you have him at C1, which raises the limit to 2. ( Log Out /  For his charged attack, Zhongli summons stone spears to strike down enemies in his path. But as mentioned, Gladiator set doesn't scale with it. I tested to confirm. I was thinking pike but when that 5 star earth unit comes out I wanted to roll for him and wasn’t sure if recharge would be better on him, crescent pike 100%. Let us know in the comments below! You can also focus on Geo DMG to raise the damage of his burst and skill. It is also important to note that there are also limits to how many Geo constructs each character can have on the field. Zhongli can be used on other teams as well to trigger the crystalize effect and use his burst to deal Geo DMG on the enemy. C4: Topaz, Unbreakable and Fearless is great for Zhongli as a Burst DPS unit. Dominance of Earth, Zhongli’s Ascension 4 talent, increases the damage of his elemental burst. 5 Star Weapons are primarily obtained through Wishes or Gacha Pulls. This is the official community for Genshin Impact (原神), the latest open-world action RPG developed by miHoYo. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. This weapon boosts Zhongli’s ATK and has the chance to increase his Crit Rate. Geo DMG will boost his elemental burst overall, so aim for a mix of the two. Has base Phys DMG% scaling and 80% of Zhongli's damage comes from normal attacks. You could give him a energy recharge timepiece and use the BP weapon though. If your using him as support than grudge. However, your options are limited right now to either Ningguang and Geo Traveler. I can craft two purple Spears from the blacksmith but I can’t decide which one I want to make could u guys give me a hand. When the Jade Shield takes DMG, 40% of that incoming DMG is converted to HP for the current character. Throughout your adventures, Zhongli seems to lack the proper understanding of currency. Traveler can create Geo constructs with both his skill and burst to resonate with Zhongli’s Stone Stele. Once a year, he would descend onto the land to give the people guidance on trading and commerce for the entire nation. Definitely the pike, its very strong on xiangling. Zhongli’s first passive talent, Arcanum of Crystal, is mediocre at best. Usually i don’t play Zhongli like that but it was mostly to show all of his combo so you can compare between before and after. The goal is to create a powerful shield that can absorb DMG while Zhongli can unleash a fury of attacks against the enemy. C6: Chrysos, Bounty of Dominator grants Zhongli the power to convert DMG toward the Jade Shield into health for the character. It gives you a small amount of ore back when you craft a Pole-arm type weapon. Since the cost of Jade Shield is low, this constellation skill becomes an effective way for Zhongli to become a better support character. Its passive skill will be helpful in a CRIT Build for him. Unlike Venti, who valued giving his people freedom, Zhongli has played a crucial role in Liyue for thousands of years. Zhongli has no vision, but is capable of wielding the powers of Geo. You're reading Crescent Pike wrong. If you're not running a Geo team, Zhongli can fit in perfectly with any party. Rex Lapis and Venti are the last of the two original Archons out of the seven that won the Archon War. For anyone that tends to missclick, if you missclick the wrong crafting, you can then cancel it in the forge queue. For his recommended weapon, the Vortex Vanquisher is a 5-star weapon that will increase both his shield strength and attack when Zhongli hits an enemy. I don't use him enough for auto attacks to make full use of the Crescent Pike. Guizhong was killed during the war, and Rex Lapis eventually moved the survivors into what is known as Liyue harbor today. This effect applies even if you switch characters. This is one more additional attack in his animation than Xiangling, the only other pole-arm user in the game right now. Zhongli’s burst works well with his skill to keep his enemies in close range with his Stone Steele. So 2-piece Bloodstained + 2-Piece ATK% is better than Gladiator's with a level 2 Crescent Pike, until talent level 4 Normal attack. A GREAT alternative can be White Tassel, since it has scaling CRIT% and it has a consistent 48% damage buff to your normal attacks. All of these weapons will increase Zhongli’s ATK through their secondary stat or passive effect. Her screen can also boost Zhongli’s Geo DMG when passed through. 00:00 Before 1.3 02:14 After 1.3 Source The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. The Crescent Pike can be used to increase Zhongli’s overall damage with his normal attack. It adds an additional attack with a 20% modifier for damage per normal or charged hit. Zhongli’s elemental burst is optional if you plan to use it often. As Rex Lapis, Zhongli had a crucial impact on the development of Liyue Harbor and the tradition and cultures found within the city. This puts a restriction on his teammates because of the lack of characters that can create a Geo construct. When it comes to Zhongli's weaponry, you'll want either the Crescent Pike or Primordial Jade Winged-Spear. Crescent Pike’s ability at Refine 1 is 20% ATK as additional DMG. We use cookies on our websites for a number of purposes, including analytics and performance, functionality and advertising. It will only convert 40% of the damage and the HP regained can not extend 8% of the current character’s HP. Increases the level of Planet Befall by 3. Despite his beliefs on tradition, Zhongli is a humble man who dislikes lying. Zhongli can also be paired with a powerful DPS unit like Diluc or Childe that can make use of his Shield of Jade. Currently Crescent Pike (as per usual) is #1 for both Geo DMG and Phys DMG hybrid builds, Jade Winged-Spear #2, … That tick can also crit. 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Zhongli also works well with the Favonius Lance because it can increase his energy recharge so he can build up his burst faster. Prototype Grudge Energy recharge 10% Base Atk 42. This skill will also drain Geo energy from the shields of enemies, making it an effective way to deal with those pesky stone shields of the hilichurls. Having a unit that can heal will make sure your character will never die. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Crescent Pike seems even better with him and i’m glad i used the polearm prototype from a Dragonspine quest to refine it at R5. Ores are not hard to obtain, especially if you farm the materials every day through expeditions. His attacks are swift and can rapidly hit any enemy with flair. Crescent Pike seems even better with him and i’m glad i used the polearm prototype from a Dragonspine quest to refine it at R5. Rex Lapis soon became worried about his future role in the nation. The drain will also work on the pillars of the Geo Hypostasis to destroy them more easily. 2020-12-20 This weapon’s skill pairs well with the artifact set to increase Zhongli’s ATK. Zhongli’s artifact set should be a mix of the Archaic Petra and Noblesse Oblige. He started to wonder if his work with Liyue was done after witnessing a conversation between two workers. Zhongli first appears within the story as a “friend” of Childe who must help prepare the burial ceremony for “Rex Lapis”. As a consultant for the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, he is responsible for preparing the ceremonies that honor Liyue’s traditional customs. This short cooldown allows Zhongli to consistently protect himself and his party members. An ancient prototype pole weapon from Liyue's arsenal. Genshin Impact's Festering Fang quest has you looking for Strange Tooth. Crescent Pike is only really good for physical carry with multi-hit attack. He can stack this buff up to 5 times, but they will only last 8 seconds each. Prototype Grudge will also work fine with this build and increase Zhongli’s damage output after using an elemental skill. Other weapons you can use are the Deathmatch, Prototype Grudge, and the Royal Spear. Trying to stack Energy Recharge for Xiangling just because her burst is so good, and yet it doesn't worked out well because her burst CD is so long (high energy cost) + I underestimate particle you can get from spamming attack. This skill also doesn’t help Zhongli in combat. The cooldown for this skill is only 4 seconds, which allows Zhongli to quickly resummon the Stele. Lack of characters to utilize his elemental skill. Aside from the Geo DMG, Zhongli will also create a shield of jade that scales with his HP and absorb damage. Recommended Domains: Clear Pool and Mountain Cavern – Geo Hypostasis – Childe Boss Fight – Peak of Vindagnyr. Crescent Pike Acquisition. Still Crescent Pike is recommended since you’ll be parsing + the weapon skill is practically made for Phys DPS. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. ( Log Out /  He was also responsible for the creation of the mora system used in Teyvat as currency. The radius of damage by the Stone Stele is decent, but the radius will expand with more Geo constructs around it. LMAOOO I HAVE SAME QUESTION. Xiao’s artifacts: 2-piece Gladiator’s Finale and 2-piece Viridescent Venerer. Over the past years, Zhongli has gone by many names. Long story short, if you use Xiangling as dps, the pike is a no brainer. This weapon can also be easily obtained through the weekly boss fights to … Is there anything I missed? Footstool is a fun trick tho. You can also reach out through our Twitter or my Discord handle Seyfrid#2589. – Forge (Prototype x1, Crystal Chunk x50, White Iron Chunk x50) Has base Phys DMG% scaling and 80% of Zhongli’s damage comes from normal attacks Currently Crescent Pike (as per usual) is #1 for both Geo DMG and Phys DMG hybrid builds, Jade Winged-Spear #2, Skyward #3 (CRIT centralized) Great synergy with Geo users who create constructs. Usually i don’t play Zhongli like that but it was mostly to show all of his combo so you can compare between before and after. When holding down, Zhongli’s elemental skill allows him to cause nearby Geo energy to explode dealing AoE Geo DMG in the process. Pure physical dps: crescent pike with 2 pc chivalry + 2 pc gladiator or 4 pc bolide Mix dps: crescent pike with 2 pc Petra+ 2 pc chivalry (the one I am going for) Geo burst dmg: Prototype grudge or favonous lance with 2 pc Petra + 2 pc noblesse Full support: prototype grudge or favonius lance with 4pc petra Don't be like me lol. He can also serve as a good Burst DPS due to his powerful element burst that can deal massive Geo DMG to a group of enemies if you prefer to use him as a DPS unit. This ability is helpful in his role as a support character and can be a reliable way to reduce damage due to its low cost and cooldown on his elemental burst. His most notable title include Rex Lapis, the Geo Archon. He views contracts between two parties as sacred vows that should never be broken. Currently Crescent Pike (as per usual) is #1 for Phys DMG builds, Jade Winged-Spear #2, Skyward #3 (CRIT centralized). Xiangling’s C1 can also provide an ATK buff after using her elemental skill. However, the Jade Shield does absorb DMG as well, so the restrictions aren’t severe. Normal and charged attacks are increased by 20% ATK damage for 5s. If you found your gameplay to focus more on spamming xiangling or zhongli burst then you might wanna consider ER% rather than Crescent Pike.