Genshin Impact Diluc Build Guide: Talents, Constellation, Recommended Roles, Recommended Weapons, and Artifact Sets
Diluc is a playable 5-star Pyro character in Genshin Impact. Born into the affluent Ragnvindr Clan, he is currently the owner of the Dawn Winery.
Diluc was once a member of the Knights of Favonius, but an incident caused him to leave their ranks. Still, this does not stop Diluc from trying to protect the City of Mondstadt in his own way, causing fans to call him the Batman of Mondstadt.
If you like Diluc and want to include him in your party, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will be discussing his Talents, Constellation, Recommended Roles, Recommended Weapons, and Artifact Sets.
While you’re here, you might also want to check out other playable Pyro characters in Genshin Impact.
Diluc’s Talents
Normal Attack – Tempered Sword | Normal Attack Perform up to 4 consecutive strikes. Charged Attack Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous slashes. At the end of the sequence, perform a more powerful slash. Plunging Attack Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact. |
Elemental Skill – Searing Onslaught | Performs a forward slash that deals Pyro DMG. This skill can be consecutively used 3 times. Enters CD if not cast again within a short period. |
Elemental Burst – Dawn | Releases intense flames to knock back nearby opponents, dealing Pyro DMG. The flames then converge into the weapon, summoning a Phoenix that flies forward and deals massive Pyro DMG to all opponents in its path. The Phoenix explodes upon reaching its destination, causing a large amount of AoE Pyro DMG. The searing flames that run down his blade cause it to be infused with Pyro. |
1st Ascension Passive – Relentless | Diluc’s Charged Attack Stamina Cost is decreased by 50%, and its duration is increased by 3s. |
4th Ascension Passive – Blessing of Phoenix | The Pyro Infusion provided by Dawn lasts for 4s longer. Additionally, Diluc gains a 20% Pyro DMG Bonus during the duration of this effect. |
Utility Passive – Tradition of the Dawn Knight | Refunds 15% of the ores used when Forging Claymore-type weapons. |
Constellation and Effects
Level | Name | Effect |
1 | Conviction | Diluc deals 15% more DMG to enemies whose HP is above 50%. |
2 | Searing Ember | When Diluc takes DMG, his ATK increases by 10%, and his ATK SPD increases by 5%. Lasts for 10s. This effect can stack up to 3 times and can only occur once every 1.5s. |
3 | Fire and Steel | Increases the Level of Searing Onslaught by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
4 | Flowing Flame | Casting Searing Onslaught in sequence greatly increases damage dealt. Within 2s of using Searing Onslaught, casting the next Searing Onslaught in the combo deals 40% additional DMG. This effect lasts for the next 2s. |
5 | Phoenix, Harbinger of Dawn | Increases the Level of Dawn by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
6 | Flaming Sword, Nemesis of Dark | After casting Searing Onslaught, the next 2 Normal Attacks within the next 6s will have their DMG and ATK SPD increased by 30%. Additionally, Searing Onslaught will not interrupt the Normal Attack combo. |
Recommended Roles for Diluc
Diluc‘s Talents and Constellations are clearly designed for a main DPS character. His Elemental Skill alone, which can be used consecutively within a short duration of time, can deal massive damage to enemy units.
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Recommended Weapons for Diluc
Below are some of the best weapons for Diluc:
Weapon | Rarity | Skill | |
Wolf’s Gravestone | 5 stars | Wolfish Tracker – Increases ATK by 20%. On hit, attacks against enemies with less than 30% HP increases all party members’ ATK by 40% for 12s. Can only occur once every 30s. | |
Skyward Pride | 5 stars | Sky-ripping Dragon Spine – Increases all DMG by 8%. After using an Elemental Burst, Normal, or Charged Attack, on hit, creates a vacuum blade that does 80% of ATK as DMG to enemies along its path. Lasts for 20s or 8 vacuum blades. | |
Blackcliff Slasher | 4 stars | Press the Advantage – After defeating an enemy, ATK is increased by 12% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others. | |
Prototype Archaic | 4 stars | Crush – On hit, Normal or Charge Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 240% ATK DMG to enemies with a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s. |
The 20% ATK buff from Wolf’s Gravestone is undeniably a huge boost for Diluc’s damage potential. But for free-to-play, the weapon you can make from the smith, Prototype Archaic, will work, too.
Recommended Artifact Sets for Diluc
Artifact Set | Effect | |
Crimson Witch Of Flames x 4 | – Pyro DMG Bonus +15% – Increases Overloaded and Burning DMG by 40%. Increases Vaporize and Melt DMG by 15%. Using an Elemental Skill increases 2-Piece Set effects by 50% for 10s. Max 3 stacks. | |
Crimson Witch Of Flames x 2 Gladiator’s Finale x2 | – Pyro DMG Bonus +15% – ATK +18% |
We highly recommend the Crimson Witch Of Flames x 4 set, especially if you love triggering elemental reactions, which you should! But if you don’t have a complete set yet, you may have Gladiator’s Finale x2 together with Crimson Witch Of Flames x 2.
If you would like to pursue having Diluc as your main DPS, you might also want to check out his ascension materials here.