Overview
Quick Build
Weapon
5★ · Lohen's signature Polearm · CRIT DMG + Masterstroke Will to Win stacking
Artifacts
Blizzard Strayer
4-Piece · CRIT Rate bonus in Freeze
Sands
ATK%
Main stat
Goblet
Cryo DMG%
Main stat
Circlet
CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG > ATK% > CRIT Rate (Blizzard provides CRIT Rate vs Frozen)
Strengths
- Simple, fun, and unique gameplay for an on-field damage dealer
- High rate of Cryo application in single-target scenarios
- A consistent build across his most common team archetypes and playstyles
- A sickening Burst animation
Weaknesses
- Extremely small AoE for attacks and abilities
- Lackluster Constellations
- Scant availability of viable free-to-play Polearms and teammates
- Heavy reliance on Nicole and other 5-star characters to reach his highest potential
Talent Priority
Main source of damage or utility. Level to 10.
Level minimally or skip.
Substat Priority
Shenhe Q → Kazuha Q → Furina Q → Lohen E → Lohen Q → Normal Attacks during infusion. Kazuha Cryo swirl for VV shred before Lohen's window.
Establish Freeze with Hydro support, then activate Lohen's Skill and Burst. Normal Attacks during infusion are the primary damage phase.
Weapons
5-star Weapons
CRIT DMG 44.1% · Base ATK 674
4-star Weapons
Artifact Sets
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
Cryo DMG%
Circlet
CRIT DMG
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
Cryo DMG%
Circlet
CRIT DMG
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
Cryo DMG%
Circlet
CRIT DMG
Team Compositions
Lohen
Main DPS
Furina
Hydro Sub-DPS / Buffer
Kazuha
Anemo Support
Shenhe
Cryo Support / Buffer
Lohen as the primary Cryo DPS in a Freeze composition. Kazuha provides Cryo RES shred and damage buff. Double Hydro provides Hydro resonance and consistent Freeze application.
On-field Cryo DPS. Blizzard Strayer grants +40% CRIT Rate against Frozen enemies — massive CRIT stat boost without substat investment.
Off-field Hydro for Freeze. Fanfare DMG% buff amplifies Lohen's damage. HP fluctuation mechanics with Lohen's shield.
VV Cryo RES shred amplifies all Cryo hits. A4 passive Cryo DMG% buff after swirling Cryo.
Cryo resonance + Icy Quill flat Cryo DMG bonus on all Cryo hits. Massive Cryo damage amplifier for Lohen.
Talents & Constellations
Talents
4-hit Sword combo. Infused with Cryo after using Elemental Skill. Primary damage source.
Channels Cryo into the sword, infusing Normal and Charged Attacks with Cryo for 12s. Deals AoE Cryo DMG on activation.
Unleashes a glacial storm dealing massive AoE Cryo DMG and leaving a Cryo blizzard field that repeatedly hits enemies and applies Cryo for 12s.
Lohen's CRIT DMG is increased by 20% against Frozen enemies.
Constellations
More infusion coverage per rotation. Better rotation flexibility.
Is it worth getting?
Good QoL.
Major Burst field DPS upgrade. C2 dramatically increases Lohen's sustained Cryo damage output.
Is it worth getting?
Strong upgrade. Recommended for dedicated Lohen players.
Primary damage scaling for infused Normal Attacks.
Is it worth getting?
Good with C2.
Passive shielding during infusion window. Reduces interruption risk during DPS window.
Is it worth getting?
Nice QoL for interrupt resistance.
More Burst damage and field tick scaling.
Is it worth getting?
Good upgrade.
Significant RES penetration against Frozen targets. Stacks with VV shred. Major endgame DPS boost in Freeze teams.
Is it worth getting?
Excellent C6 for Freeze team Lohen. Dramatically raises ceiling in that composition.
C0 Lohen is a strong Cryo DPS in Freeze compositions. His core infusion and Burst kit is complete at C0.
Alternatives to Lohen
Not sure Lohen is right for you? Compare against other characters to find your best pull.
Direct competitor in Freeze teams. Ayaka has better Sprint infusion reset mechanic; Lohen has a stronger Burst field. Comparable tier — use whichever you have.
Charged Attack Cryo DPS. Ganyu excels in ranged single-target; Lohen is better in melee AoE Freeze compositions.