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Itto
GeoClaymoreInazuma★★★★★

Itto

Published Jul 17, 2025 · Updated v5.5
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Spiral AbyssA
Imag. TheaterA
OverworldS
Should You Pull?SITUATIONAL

Itto is the premier Geo on-field hypercarry. His kit centers on Raging Oni King mode — a massive DEF-to-ATK conversion Burst that enables enormous Charged Attack combos. Pull if you enjoy Geo Hypercarry and have Gorou; otherwise, his value is limited outside that niche.

Arataki Itto is a 5★ Geo Claymore character in Genshin Impact who deals sustained on-field Geo damage through his Normal Attacks and special Charged Attacks. Learn about Itto’s best builds, best weapons, best artifacts, and best teams in this quick guide.

Geo DPSDEF ScalingBurst ModeCharged AttacksHypercarry

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

Redhorn Stonethresher

5★ · DEF% substat + Normal/Charged ATK boost

Artifacts

Husk of Opulent Dreams

4-Piece · DEF% and Geo DMG stacks

Sands

DEF%

Main stat

Goblet

Geo DMG%

Main stat

Circlet

CRIT Rate / DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG > DEF% > ER%

Strengths

  • Solid sustained damage output
  • Large AoE that is unique in hitting in front, above and behind him
  • Infinite interruption resistance during his Arataki Kesagiri Charged Attacks that consume no Stamina
  • One of the most comfortable to play and tanky characters in the game, thanks to his large DEF stat and innate ability to create Crystallize shields
  • Has many teams that do not rely on contested support characters
  • Unga Bunga — but his combos still allow for skill expression and engaging combat
  • The coolest guy in town

Weaknesses

  • Reliant on his Elemental Burst, which ends upon swapping out, locking him into one playstyle
  • While not very high, his Energy Recharge requirements must be met to ensure damage uptime
  • Relatively low-value Constellations before C6
  • Lower personal DPS in comparison to some newer hypercarries
  • Bean allergy

Talent Priority

1
Normal AttackPriority: Max (10)

Main source of damage or utility. Level to 10.

2
Elemental BurstPriority: High (6–8)

Level to 6–8 for meaningful gains.

3
Elemental SkillPriority: High (6–8)

Level to 6–8 for meaningful gains.

4
Lv. 90Priority: Low (1–6)

Level minimally or skip.

Substat Priority

1DEF%
2CRIT Rate
3CRIT DMG
4Energy Recharge
Geo Hypercarry Rotation
Full Geo (Itto / Gorou / Albedo / Zhongli)

Gorou Skill → Albedo Skill → Zhongli Skill/Burst → Gorou Burst → Itto Burst → Kesagiri combo. Albedo off-field ticks throughout.

~120% ER
3-Geo + Bennett

Bennett Burst → Gorou Burst → Albedo Skill → Itto Burst → Kesagiri. Bennett's ATK buff and Gorou's DEF buff stack for exceptional damage.

~130% ER
Solo farming / Overworld

Ushi → Normal Attacks to build stacks → Burst → Kesagiri spam. Self-sufficient rotation.

~140% ER

Maintain 3 Geo characters for Gorou's full buff tier. Stack DEF% to 2000+ for optimal DEF-to-ATK conversion during Burst.

Weapons

5-star Weapons

1
Redhorn Stonethresher

CRIT DMG 88.2% · Base ATK 542

2
Wolf's Gravestone

ATK% 49.6% · Base ATK 608

4-star Weapons

3
Serpent Spine

CRIT Rate 27.6% · Base ATK 510

4
Blackcliff Slasher

CRIT DMG 55.1% · Base ATK 510

5
Favonius Greatsword

Energy Recharge 30.6% · Base ATK 454

Artifact Sets

Husk of Opulent Dreams
SHusk of Opulent DreamsBest in SlotFarmable
GeoDEF ScalingFarmable
2pcDEF +30%
4pcA character equipped with this artifact set will obtain the Curiosity effect in the following conditions: When on the field, the character gains 1 stack after hitting an opponent with a Geo attack, triggering a maximum of once every 0.3s. When off the field, the character gains 1 stack every 3s. Curiosity can stack up to 4 times, each providing 6% DEF and a 6% Geo DMG Bonus. When 6 seconds pass without gaining a Curiosity stack, 1 stack is lost.
Itto spams Geo attacks during his Burst, building Curiosity stacks rapidly. The combined DEF% and Geo DMG% feeds both sides of his scaling. Purpose-built for his kit.

Sands

DEF%

Goblet

Geo DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate / DMG

Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods
ANighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods
GeoCrystallize
2pcATK +18%.
4pcAfter using an Elemental Skill, gain a 20% Geo DMG Bonus for 10s. While under a shield granted by the Crystallize reaction, the above effect is increased by 150%, and this additional increase disappears 0.1s after the shield is broken or expires.
When Itto's team includes a shielder, this set provides a massive Geo DMG% boost during his Burst combo. Competitive alternative especially if you lack well-statted Husk pieces.

Sands

DEF%

Goblet

Geo DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate / DMG

Gladiator's Finale
BGladiator's Finale
ATK%Normal Attack
2pcATK +18%.
4pcIf the wielder of this artifact set uses a Sword, Claymore or Polearm, increases their Normal Attack DMG by 35%.
A fallback option when Husk farming hasn't yielded good pieces. The Normal Attack DMG bonus is useful during Burst combos but doesn't leverage Itto's DEF scaling as efficiently.

Sands

ATK% or DEF%

Goblet

Geo DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate / DMG

Team Compositions

Itto

Itto

Main DPS

Gorou

Gorou

Support

Albedo

Albedo

Sub-DPS

Zhongli

Zhongli

Shielder

The quintessential Itto team. Gorou provides DEF% buffs and Geo RES shred, Albedo dishes off-field Geo damage and EM, and Zhongli shields and provides universal RES shred. Itto explodes for enormous damage in Burst mode.

Character Synergy
Itto
IttoMain DPS

On-field hypercarry. His Burst converts DEF to ATK and infuses Geo — profits maximally from Gorou's DEF buffs and Zhongli's RES shred.

Gorou
GorouSupport

Essential support for Itto. Provides DEF% buff, Geo RES shred at C4+, and off-field Geo damage. Itto runs minimum 3 Geo for Gorou's full buff.

Albedo
AlbedoSub-DPS

Off-field Geo damage from Solar Isotoma. A4 gives +125 EM after Burst. Third Geo for Gorou's maximum buff tier.

Zhongli
ZhongliShielder

Jade Shield provides interruption resistance and universal 20% RES shred. Fourth Geo if running full Geo team.

Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackFight Club Legend

5-hit Normal Attack chain. During Raging Oni King, attacks gain Geo infusion and ATK speed bonus. Building Superlative Superstrength stacks from Skill and certain Normal Attacks enables powerful Arataki Kesagiri Charged Attack follow-ups.

Geo Infusion (Burst)Stack Builder
Elemental SkillMasatsu Zetsugi: Akaushi Burst!

Hurls Ushi (bull) forward, dealing AoE Geo DMG and taunting nearby enemies. Ushi generates a Superlative Superstrength stack on hit and can absorb hits to create additional stacks. Ushi also functions as a Geo Construct.

Geo DMGTauntStack GenConstruct
Elemental BurstRoyal Descent: Behold, Itto the Evil!

Itto transforms into Raging Oni King for 11 seconds: gains Geo infusion, boosted ATK speed, and converts a portion of DEF into ATK. During this mode, Arataki Kesagiri Charged Attacks deal massive Geo DMG and don't cost Stamina. Core of his entire damage rotation.

Geo InfusionDEF→ATKATK Speed+11s Duration
Ascension 1Woodchuck Chucked

When a party member other than Itto picks up a Geo Construct (e.g., Ushi), Itto gains 1 Superlative Superstrength stack. Also: the first hit of Arataki Kesagiri grants 1 stack. Minor stack generation boost.

PassiveStack Gen
Ascension 4Arataki Ichiban

For every Superlative Superstrength stack consumed by Arataki Kesagiri, Itto's CRIT DMG is increased by 6%, up to 24% maximum. After the final slash, his ATK speed is increased by 10% for 1s. Massive CRIT DMG amplifier during Burst combos.

PassiveCRIT DMG+ATK Speed+

Constellations

1
C1
2
C2
3
C3
4
C4
5
C5
6
C6
C1Stay a While and Listen UpPull Target

Ensures Itto enters Burst mode with a full stack of Superlative Superstrength immediately, enabling faster and stronger Kesagiri combos right from the start of his window.

Is it worth getting?

Strong QoL that increases DPS output in Burst window. Worth pulling to C1.

C2Gather 'Round, It's a Brawl!

With a full Geo team, Burst CD is reduced by 6s and 24 Energy is restored. Significantly helps with Burst rotation uptime in 4-Geo compositions.

Is it worth getting?

Excellent in Geo teams — nearly removes the ER investment requirement. Good pull target.

C3Horns Lowered, Coming Through

Increases Ushi's damage. Minor improvement.

Is it worth getting?

Incremental. Not a reason to pull.

C4Jailhouse Bread and Butter

Party-wide ATK and DEF buff after his Burst ends. Useful for the off-field supports acting after his window.

Is it worth getting?

Nice team buff. Not a pull reason on its own.

C510 Years of Hanamizaka Fame

Increases Burst DEF-to-ATK conversion scaling and damage. Meaningful upgrade for his core damage.

Is it worth getting?

Solid damage increase. Good stopping point if pulling for constellations.

C6Arataki Itto, Present!

Massively extends his Charged Attack chain duration by preserving stacks. Enormous damage multiplier in his Burst window.

Is it worth getting?

The biggest damage spike — effectively doubles his Kesagiri spam. Worth it if you love Itto.

C0 Itto is fully viable in a 3-Geo team with Gorou. His damage ceiling is high even without constellations.

Alternatives to Itto

Not sure Itto is right for you? Compare against other characters to find your best pull.

Noelle
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Navia
NaviaGeoGeo DPS

Crystallize-based Geo DPS, doesn't need Gorou. Different playstyle — equally viable in different Geo comps.

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Albedo
AlbedoGeoOff-Field Sub-DPS

Not an on-field alternative — Albedo pairs with Itto rather than replacing him.

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