Genshin Impact recently introduced the first four-star character of the Inazuma region. Sayu is a small anemo claymore user with resemblances to the Tanuki. Unlike the pesky in-game creatures, though, Sayu is actually here to help your party and allows you to literally roll around Teyvat in style.
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To make Sayu an efficient unit, though, you are going to need to do a bit of work. Just like every other character in the game, Sayu's performance on your team will heavily rely on how you choose to build her. The guide below is here to give you the perfect Sayu builds.
Best Weapons for Sayu
Sayu is a claymore user despite her small size, and she has the ability to support your party by healing them. While Sayu is on the field, though, you are going to want to get the most out of her attacks. This can be done by using weapons that give her an attack buff:
| Weapon Name | Base Attack | Secondary Stat | Passive Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf's Gravestone | 46 | +10.8% Attack | When Sayu hits an enemy, she will get a 20% attack buff. Additionally, the entire party will get a 30% attack buff when Sayu hits an enemy below 30% health; this will last for twelve seconds. |
| Katsuragikiri Nagamasa | 42 | Energy Recharge +10% | Sayu gets a 6% buff to damage when using her elemental skill and will lose three energy when she strikes an opponent. After this, she will begin to gain back 2 energy every two seconds for six seconds. |
| Favonius Greatsword | 41 | Energy Recharge +13.3% | When Sayu lands a critical hit, there is a 60% chance she will receive 6 energy particles. |
The Katsuragikiri Nagamasa is an Inazuma weapon that can be crafted at the Inazuma City blacksmith. For details on how to unlock Katsuragikiri Nagamasa, check out the guide here.
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Best Artifacts for Sayu
Artifacts help to buff Sayu's abilities ensuring that she can deal high amounts of damage when using her elemental skill. Sayu's healing ability is directly related to the amount of damage she does to enemies when using her elemental burst. Below are the two best artifact sets you use with Sayu that will work for both her support and DPS build:
| Artifact Set | 2-Piece Set | 4-Piece Set |
|---|---|---|
| Viridescent Venerer | +15% Anemo Damage | Sayu's swirl damage is increased by 60%, and enemies are now 40% weaker to the absorbed element for ten seconds. |
| Gladiator’s Finale | +18% Attack | +35% damage when Sayu uses her normal attack. |
Sayu can greatly benefit from both sets, but you may want to focus on combining both Virdescent Venerer and Gladiator's Finale if you're just looking to use her as your healer. Keep in mind that Sayu's elemental skill can be quite useful as the longer it's in use, the rest she can be interrupted, allowing you to set up some interesting reactions.
Next: Genshin Impact: Sayu Ascension And Talent Materials
