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Diluc
PyroClaymoreMondstadt★★★★★

Diluc

Published Jul 17, 2026 · Updated v6.7
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Spiral AbyssA
Imag. TheaterA
OverworldA
Should You Pull?YES

Diluc is a solid Pyro Main DPS with strong team options; worth pulling if you enjoy the playstyle. Pyro Infusion will not be lost if you swap characters and swap back to Diluc. Keep in mind that it deals low damage compared to other Main DPS, especially Pyro characters.

Diluc is a 5-star Pyro Claymore character in Genshin Impact who primarily functions as an On-Field DPS. Read our detailed Diluc guide to optimize their performance.

ClaymorePyroMain DPS

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

Wolf's Gravestone

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

1
Normal AttackPriority: Max (10)

Primary source of damage or support. Level to 10 first.

2
Elemental SkillPriority: High (8-10)

Important for damage or support value. Level second.

3
Elemental BurstPriority: Low (1-6)

Lowest priority. Level last or skip unless you have spare resources.

Substat Priority

1Sands
2Goblet
3Circlet
4Substats
5HP
6ATK
7CRIT Rate
Diluc Standard Rotation
Standard

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

See build guide

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

1
Wolf's Gravestone

ATK 49.6% · Base ATK 608

2
Serpent Spine

CRIT Rate 27.6% · Base ATK 510

3
Blackcliff Slasher

CRIT DMG 55.1% · Base ATK 510

4
The Unforged

ATK 49.6% · Base ATK 608

5
Mailed Flower

Elemental Mastery 110 · Base ATK 565

6
Rainslasher

Elemental Mastery 165 · Base ATK 510

7
Prototype Archaic

ATK 27.6% · Base ATK 565

Artifact Sets

Marechaussee Hunter
SMarechaussee HunterBest in Slot
2pcNormal and Charged Attack DMG +15%
4pcWhen current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.
Marechaussee Hunter is Dilucs best artifact set when played with Furina, as it provides a large amount of CRIT Rate through its passive, allowing Diluc to focus more on CRIT DMG and ATK scaling.

Sands

ATK % / Elemental Mastery

Goblet

Pyro DMG

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Crimson Witch of Flames
ACrimson Witch of Flames
2pcPyro DMG Bonus +15%
4pcIncreases 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.
Crimson Witch of Flames is Dilucs classic best-in-slot artifact set, providing Pyro DMG Bonus and significantly increasing Vaporize and Melt damage, making it the most consistent option across all teams.

Sands

ATK % / Elemental Mastery

Goblet

Pyro DMG

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Team Compositions

Diluc

Diluc

Main DPS

Citlali

Citlali

Support

Bennett

Bennett

Support

Xianyun

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.

Character Synergy
Diluc
DilucMain DPS

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

Citlali
CitlaliSupport

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

Bennett
BennettSupport

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

Xianyun
XianyunSustain

Enables Plunging Attacks via the Starwicker effect and provides party-wide healing.

Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackTempered Sword

Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes.

Normal Attack
Elemental SkillSearing 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. _The slashes represent the values that Diluc holds dear: one for justice, one for courage, and one for duty._

Elemental Skill
Elemental BurstDawn

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.

Elemental Burst
1st Ascension PassiveRelentless

Diluc's Charged Attack Stamina Cost is decreased by 50%, and its duration is increased by 3s.

Passive
4th Ascension PassiveBlessing of Phoenix

The Pyro Infusion provided by Dawn lasts for 4s longer. Additionally, Diluc gains 20% Pyro DMG Bonus during the duration of this effect.

Passive
Utility PassiveTradition of the Dawn Knight

Refunds 15% of the ore used when crafting Claymore-type weapons.

Passive

Constellations

1
C1
2
C2
3
C3
4
C4
5
C5
6
C6
C1ConvictionPull Target

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.

C2Searing 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.

Is it worth getting?

Solid upgrade, nice to have but not essential for most content.

C3Fire and SteelPull Target

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 |.

C4Flowing FlamePull Target

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 |.

C5Phoenix, Harbinger of DawnPull Target

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 |.

C6Flaming Sword, Nemesis of the DarkPull Target

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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