Overview
Quick Build
Weapon
Increases ATK by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. On hit, attacks against opponents with less than 30% HP increase all party
Artifacts
Marechaussee Hunter
When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.
Sands
ATK % / Elemental Mastery
Main stat
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Main stat
Circlet
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK % > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge
Strengths
- Pyro Infusion will not be lost if you swap characters and swap back to Diluc.
- Great Shield breaking having both Pyro and Blunt DMG.
- Elemental Burst only costs 40 Energy.
Weaknesses
- Low damage compared to other Main DPS, especially Pyro characters.
- First Ascension Passive increases Charged Attack damage which is rarely used.
- Diluc's best weapons are simply stat sticks and not tailored for him.
Talent Priority
Primary source of damage or support. Level to 10 first.
Important for damage or support value. Level second.
Lowest priority. Level last or skip unless you have spare resources.
Substat Priority
Diluc is a straightforward on-field DPS whose gameplay revolves around chaining his Elemental Skill between Normal Attacks to maximize damage output. His Elemental Skill can be cast three times in quick succession, allowing him to weave Normal Attacks between each cast. This creates a smooth rotatio
Diluc is a straightforward on-field DPS whose gameplay revolves around chaining his Elemental Skill between Normal Attacks to maximize damage output.
Weapons
5-star Weapons
Artifact Sets

Sands
ATK % / Elemental Mastery
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Sands
ATK % / Elemental Mastery
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Team Compositions

Diluc
Main DPS

Citlali
Support

Bennett
Support

Xianyun
Sustain
This team leverages Xianyun's plunge-enabling mechanics to maximize Diluc's damage potential through frequent Melt reactions. Citlali provides consistent off-field Cryo application and Elemental RES shred, creating a high-output core for Diluc's elemental strikes.

Utilizes Elemental Skill and Plunge Attacks to maintain high Pyro uptime for reactions.

Applies consistent off-field Cryo and shreds Elemental RES to enable Melt reactions.

Grants a flat ATK buff via his Elemental Burst and enables Pyro resonance for the team.

Enables Plunging Attacks via the Starwicker effect and provides party-wide healing.
Talents & Constellations
Talents
Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes.
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. _The slashes represent the values that Diluc holds dear: one for justice, one for courage, and one for duty._
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. The only reason to walk in the darkness is to light it up. Behold, that fleeing light in the dead of night is the herald of the coming dawn.
Diluc's Charged Attack Stamina Cost is decreased by 50%, and its duration is increased by 3s.
The Pyro Infusion provided by Dawn lasts for 4s longer. Additionally, Diluc gains 20% Pyro DMG Bonus during the duration of this effect.
Refunds 15% of the ore used when crafting Claymore-type weapons.
Constellations
Diluc deals 15% more DMG to opponents whose HP is above 50%.
Is it worth getting?
Minor personal damage buff. Skip unless you love this character.
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.
Is it worth getting?
Solid upgrade, nice to have but not essential for most content.
Increases the Level of Searing Onslaught by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Is it worth getting?
Meaningful upgrade worth targeting. | Constellation | % of C0 | % From Previous Constellation |.
Casting Searing Onslaught in rhythm greatly increases damage dealt. 2s after casting Searing Onslaught, casting the next Searing Onslaught in the combo deals 40% additional DMG. This effect lasts for 2s.
Is it worth getting?
Meaningful upgrade worth targeting. | Constellation | % of C0 | % From Previous Constellation |.
Increases the Level of Dawn by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Is it worth getting?
Meaningful upgrade worth targeting. | Constellation | % of C0 | % From Previous Constellation |.
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.
Is it worth getting?
Large power spike strongly recommended if you play this character regularly.
C0 Diluc is fully functional. Pyro Infusion will not be lost if you swap characters and swap back to Diluc.
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