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Gaming is a new 4-star character from Liyue debuting during the famous Lantern Rite Festival in 4.4. This guide to the best Genshin Impact Gaming build will explain the best weapons, artifact sets, constellations, and team compositions for Gaming.
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Rarity: | ★★★★ |
| Element: | Pyro |
| Weapon: | Claymore |
Table of Contents:
- How to Get Gaming
- Gaming Gameplay Overview
- Gaming Talents and Attack Combos
- Gaming Constellation Analysis
- Gaming's Best Weapons
- Gaming's Best Artifacts
- Gaming's Best Teams
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How to Get Gaming in Genshin Impact
Gaming will be available during the first phase of the 4.4 limited banner. After 4.4, he is added to the standard pool of 4-stars available, and will be able to be pulled on any banner.
Genshin Gaming Gameplay Overview
- Element: Pyro
- Weapon: Claymore
- Rarity: 4-star
Gaming is an on-field DPS that deals most of his damage through his special Plunging Attacks powered by his Skill. He debuts with limited 5-star Xianyun, who buffs characters’ Plunging Attacks, making the two a nice pair, should you pull them together. Gaming’s damage output is highly respectable for a 4-star, though there are several options in characters who can mimic his role and damage output. His animations are flashy and satisfying to play, making him a great pick-up for many players.
Gaming also synergizes well with Fontanian mechanics that depend on constantly changing HP values. Gaming’s talents both drain HP and heal his health back little by little overtime, making him an incredible user of the Marechaussee artifact set and “Hydro Archon” Furina. Being a Pyro unit, he can utilize multiple reaction types in order to maximize his personal damage. On top of this, Gaming is easy to pilot and beginner friendly. He is best used in single-target scenarios.
Energy Recharge is, as usual, a concern for the character. However, his needs are easily rectified by including Bennett in the team, Favonius weapons, and Constellation 4 and up. With no elemental support from other Pyro units, you’ll need about 180% recharge, though this is the worst that it gets, thankfully. At C4, expect 145% in the same circ*mstances. With Bennett and a Favonius weapon at C0, it will be closer to 165% down to 140% at C4.
For more information on elemental reactions, check out the comprehensive guide here.
Stats Worth Consideration
- Energy Recharge: Between 140% and 180% (start by aiming higher)
- ATK%: used for damage outside of elemental reactions
- Elemental Mastery: used for damaging elemental reactions
- CRIT Rate/DMG: used to maximize possible damage.
For any character devoted to building damage, it is important to prioritize a 1-to-2 ratio between CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG. 1-3 ratios, while they may give dopamine through bigger Crit numbers, is actually less damage overall. Aim for 75;150 in most cases!
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Genshin Gaming Talents and Attack Combos
Your talent-levelling priority should be Skill > Burst > Normal Attack.
Normal Attack: Stellar Rend
Use these between his special Plunging Attacks. When using regular Plunging Attacks like with Xianyun, the damage will scale off of this talent. While it is the lowest priority for levels, it should not be ignored.
Elemental Skill: Bestial Ascent
The Skill allows Gaming to tumble towards an enemy and then leap straight upwards into the air, allowing him to use a special flashy Plunge Attack to deal great damage. This is the main attraction of his kit and is your first priority. He consumes HP to deal this damage, but other aspects of his kit allow him to replenish that lost health.
Elemental Burst: Ring of Bursting Grenades
Now, let’s talk about Gaming's Burst. It immediately heals Gaming by 30% of his max health while applying Pyro to himself and summoning a small companion to attack an enemy and deal damage. When he uses his special plunges while above half health, his companion will attack again. Each time this happens, the Skill cooldown is reset, allowing Gaming to maximize the efficiency of his Skill uses.
Gaming Passives
Next, come Gaming’s passives.
- His first ascension passive allows for HP regeneration, granting a total of 6% HP across 0.8 seconds after using a special Plunging Attack.
- Gaming's fourth ascension passive grants one of two buffs based on his current HP. Below 50%, Gaming gains 20% Healing Bonus. Above 50%, Gaming gains 20% DMG on Plunging Attacks.
- Finally, his exploration passive gives a speed boost to the party during daytime.
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When it comes to field time, Gaming should start by using his Skill and special Plunging Attack, then his Burst, and then weave two normal attacks between each Skill and special Plunging Attack about four times. This rotation will likely change based on a number of factors, like Xianyun or C6 Bennett being on the team, which allows Gaming to use regular Plunging Attacks instead of Normal Attacks (both use the same talent level).
Genshin Gaming Constellation Analysis
Gaming plays like a complete character at C0, but of course, constellations are always an improvement. C4 and C6 are the important ones to wish for.
| Constellation Name | Abbreviated In-Game Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| C1. Bringer of Blessing | When Gaming’s Burst companion returns to him, Gaming heals 15% HP. | Does not increase his damage, but offers a nice amount of extra healing. |
| C2. Plum Blossoms Underfoot | When Gaming is healed beyond his max HP, he gains 20% ATK for five seconds. | Not a major damage boost, and this buff is situational, too. |
| C3. Awakening Spirit | Increase Skill talent level by 3. | More damage on his most useful talent, but still not a major improvement. |
| C4. Soar Across Mountains | When Gamings special Plunging Attack hits opponents, he regenerates 2 energy. | Looks mediocre, but is very helpful for lowering ER requirements, especially since Gaming uses his special Plunge Attack multiple times per rotation. |
| C5. Evil-Daunting Roar | Increases Burst talent level by 3. | A minor boost to Gaming’s damage. Nothing special here. |
| C6. To Tame All Beasts | Gaming’s special Plunging Attacks gain 20% CRIT Rate and 40% CRIT DMG while widening its area of effect. | 80 Crit-Value is an enormous boon, and the additional AOE will make him better suited for situations outside of single-target fights. |
Genshin Gaming's Best Weapons
Gaming's weapon wants are pretty straightforward. Focus on CRIT stats whenever possible, then ATK or Elemental Mastery weapons when no CRIT weapons are available.
| Weapon Name | Abbreviated In-Game Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Serpent Spine (R5) 26.7% CRIT Rate | Every 4s a character is on the field, they will deal 10% more DMG and take 2% more DMG. This effect has a maximum of 5 stacks and will not be reset if the character leaves the field, but will be reduced by 1 stack when the character takes DMG. | Overall Best – Battle Pass Only Serpent Spine will almost always be a contender for best Claymore on characters that care about their CRIT hits (which is most dps units). It’ll be best if you can keep him shielded to maintain his stacks. The HP drain on his Skill does not take away Serpent Spine stacks. |
| Any 5-Star CRIT Weapon Variable Stats | Effect will be different based on weapon choice, but all are generally equivalent in efficiency. | Big Stat Stick Gaming wants CRIT and high ATK, and almost any 5-star CRIT weapon can do the job here. |
| Rainslasher 165 EM | Increases DMG against opponents affected by Hydro or Electro by 20-36%. | Best When Counting on Vaporize or Melt While this weapon will expect you to build more CRIT stats on your artifacts, this can replace the need for an Elemental Mastery Sands of Eon and the passive will almost always be active. |
| Other 5-Star Weapons Variable Stats | Effect will be different based on weapon choice, but all are generally equivalent in efficiency. | Generic Damage Options Again, this is mainly used for a stat stick, but these options will overpower other 4-star weapons. |
| Tidal Shadow 41.3% ATK | After the wielder is healed, ATK will be increased by 24-48% for 8s. This can be triggered even when the character is not on the field. | Craftable Weapon Option The massive ATK buff from being healed is surprisingly efficient for a 4-star craftable weapon. Event weapons that benefit EM and ER are equivalently useful, if not slightly more. |
Genshin Gaming's Best Artifacts
- Sands – ER% (EM or ATK% if you meet Energy Recharge demands)
- Goblet – Pyro DMG%
- Circlet – CRIT Rate/DMG% (Healing Bonus% if you have survivability issues)
For any character devoted to building damage, it is important to prioritize a 1-to-2 ratio between CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG. 1-3 ratios, while they may give dopamine through bigger Crit numbers, is actually less damage overall. Aim for 75;150 in most cases!
There are three main competitive options for Gaming; 4pc Marechaussee Hunter, 4pc Crimson Witch, and 4pc Gilded Dreams
| Artifact Set Name | Abbreviated In-Game Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4pc Marechaussee Hunter | 2pc: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15% 4pc: When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks. | Overall Best Best for damage unconditionally. Tied with Crimson Witch when reactions are involved. If you plan to only use Gaming for exploiting reactions, just use the set with the best substats. |
| 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames | 2pc: 15% Pyro DMG. 4pc: Increases Overloaded, Burning, and Burgeon DMG by 40%. Increases Vaporize and Melt DMG by 15%. Using Elemental Skill increases the 2-Piece Set Bonus by 50% of its starting value for 10s. Max 3 stacks. | Tied for Best if Reliably Triggering Reactions The 4pc Crimson Witch set is a staple on many Pyro DPS characters and is accessible from the beginning of the game. Make sure you pair Gaming with Xingqiu, Yelan, or Rosaria to maximize efficiency of this set. |
| 4pc Gilded Dreams | 2pc: +80 Elemental Mastery. 4pc: Within 8s of triggering an Elemental Reaction, ATK +14% for each party member whose Elemental Type is the same as the equipping character and +50 for every party member with a different Elemental Type. This effect can be triggered once every 8s. The character who equips this can still trigger its effects when not on the field. | Strong Generic Secondary Option Gaming usually wants to create reactions anyways, and this is only slightly behind the other two options in terms of damage. A solid choice if you happen to have a set laying around. |
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Genshin Gaming's Best Teams
Gaming is a DPS who prefers a strong buffer, a Viridescent Venerer-holder, and a character who provides a meaningful reaction for Gaming. Your best bets are Vaporize teams, but there are other options available if you want to try Melt or Overload.
Standard Gaming Team
Your team will include Bennett and an Anemo character with 4pc Viridescent Venerer in pretty much every case
| Guide Character | Hydro/Cryo/Pyro | Anemo | Bennett |
Specific Teammate Choices
| Teammate Choices | |||
| Character Name | Notes | Character Name | Notes |
| Bennett | Support / Healer
| Xiangling | Off-Field Pyro DPS
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| Xingqiu | Off-Field Hydro DPS
| Yelan | Off-Field Hydro DPS
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| Furina | On-Field DPS
| Chevreuse | Off-Field Overload Support
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| Kaeya | Off-Field Cryo DPS
| Rosaria | Off-Field Cryo DPS
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| Fischl | Off-Field Electro DPS
| Beidou | Off-Field Electro DPS
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| Xianyun | Anemo (De+)Buffer
| Layla | Cryo Shielder/Support
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| Kazuha | Anemo (De+)Buffer
| Sucrose | Anemo (De+)Buffer
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