Prune Build Guide — Best Weapons, Artifacts & Teams

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

ATK is increased by 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24%. After the equipping character creates a Shield, they gain "Pathfinder's

Artifacts

Viridescent Venerer

Increases Swirl and Stellar Swirl reaction DMG by 60%. Decreases opponent's Elemental RES to the element infused in the

Sands

ATK%

Main stat

Goblet

DMG%

Main stat

Circlet

CRIT Rate

Substats

CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%

Strengths

Prune is one of the strongest universal ATK buffers in the game, providing a massive team-wide damage increase through her ATK-scaling buffs.
As an Anemo support, she can utilize Viridescent Venerer, allowing her to provide powerful resistance shred while also enabling Swirl-based reactions.
Prune is extremely easy to play, with a simple rotation that requires minimal field time while still providing consistent buffs and off-field utility.
Prune synergizes exceptionally well with ATK-scaling DPS characters, making her a highly flexible support option across a wide range of team compositions.

Weaknesses

While Prune provides strong buffs, her personal damage is very low, meaning her overall value depends heavily on the strength of her teammates.
Prune requires high ATK investment to maximize her buffs, which can make her more demanding to build compared to other supports.
Her reliance on Swirl means she is less effective in teams where consistent elemental application is not available.
Prunes full potential is best realized in Hexerei teams, making her slightly less optimal in non-Hexerei compositions.

Talent Priority

The Bell Tolls! The Hunt Is On!Priority: Max (10)

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

Ring-A-Ding-Ding! Hexhunter ChimePriority: High (8-10)

Important for damage or support value. Level second.

Normal AttackPriority: Low (1-6)

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

Substat Priority

1HP

18,000-20,000

2ATK

2,500-3,000

3CRIT Rate

20-30%

4CRIT DMG

100%

5Energy Recharge

160-190%

Prune Standard Rotation

Standard

Prune is a quick-swap Anemo support whose main role is to buff team damage through ATK scaling while triggering Swirl reactions off-field. Her gameplay revolves around generating Infused Oathhammer attacks via her Skill and Burst. These attacks activate her main buff, increasing team-wide damage bas

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Prune is a quick-swap Anemo support whose main role is to buff team damage through ATK scaling while triggering Swirl reactions off-field.

Weapons

5-star Weapons

Angelos' HeptadesSBIS

ATK 16.5% · Base ATK 741

ATK is increased by 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24%. After the equipping character creates a Shield, they gain "Pathfinder's Light" for 20s: Increases your active party member's DMG by 10% / 13% / 16% / 19% / 22% for every 1,000 ATK the equipping character has, up to a maximum of 26% / 34% / 42% / 50% /...

Skyward AtlasABIS

ATK 33.1% · Base ATK 674

Increases Elemental DMG Bonus by 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24%. Normal Attack hits have a 50% chance to earn the favor of the clouds, which actively seek out nearby opponents to attack for 15s, dealing 160% / 200% / 240% / 280% / 320% ATK DMG. Can only occur once every 30s.

Memory of DustABIS

ATK 49.6% · Base ATK 608

Increases Shield Strength by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 4% / 5% / 6% / 7% / 8% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield, this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%.

Oathsworn EyeB

ATK 27.6% · Base ATK 565

Increases Energy Recharge by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48% for 10s after using an Elemental Skill. Oathsworn Eye is one of the best 4-Star options, providing ATK% and additional Energy Recharge through its passive, allowing Prune to use her Burst more consistently.

Favonius CodexB

Energy Recharge 45.9% · Base ATK 510

CRIT Hits have a 60% / 70% / 80% / 90% / 100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s / 10.5s / 9s / 7.5s / 6s.

4-star Weapons

Dodoco TalesB

ATK 55.1% · Base ATK 454

Normal Attack hits on opponents increase Charged Attack DMG by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% for 6s. Charged Attack hits on opponents increase ATK by 8% / 10% / 12% / 14% / 16% for 6s. Dodoco Tales is a decent offensive option with strong ATK scaling.

Artifact Sets

SViridescent VenererBest in Slot

2pcAnemo DMG Bonus +15%

4pcIncreases Swirl and Stellar Swirl reaction DMG by 60%. Decreases opponent's Elemental RES to the element infused in the Swirl by 40% for 10s.

Viridescent Venerer is Prunes best-in-slot Artifact set and will be used in most teams. Since Prune is often the only Anemo unit, this set provides massive RES shred through Swirl, making it the strongest overall support...

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate

ACelestial Gift

2pcEnergy Recharge +20%.

4pcIf the equipping character has completed Witch's Homework, after they use an Elemental Skill, they gain "Light's Guidance" for 20s: All nearby party members gain a 20% Elemental DMG Bonus corresponding to the equipping character's Elemental Type. The equipping character can trigger this effect while off-field. DMG Bonuses provided by Artifact Sets with the same name do not stack.n When your party has the Hexerei: Secret Rite effect, Light's Guidance is upgraded to "Mortal Hymn": All nearby party members gain a 40% Elemental DMG Bonus corresponding to both the equipping character and the current active party member's Elemental Type instead. If both characters have the same Elemental Type, these bonuses will not stack.

Celestial Gift is a strong alternative, providing up to 40% damage bonus to the team. This set is mainly used when another character (such as Nicole) is not already holding it.

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate

BGladiator's Finale

2pcATK +18%.

4pcIf the wielder of this artifact set uses a Sword, Claymore or Polearm, increases their Normal Attack DMG by 35%.

2-piece ATK combinations are also viable for Prune. Sets such as Gladiators Finale, Shimenawas Reminiscence, Vermillion Hereafter, Echoes of an Offering, Unfinished Reverie, Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods, and F...

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate

Team Compositions

Varka

Main DPS

Prune

Support

Durin

Support

Nicole

Sustain

This hyper-offensive composition centers on Varka's mixed-damage infusion, utilizing Prune's massive team-wide ATK buffs to push his ceiling. The presence of two Hexerei members enables critical passive procs, ensuring Varka maintains peak damage throughout his rotations.

Character Synergy

VarkaMain DPS

Prune is currently one of the best Anemo options for Varka. At higher constellations, she can outperform characters like Venti thanks to her massive ATK buffs, significantly increasing Varkas overall damage output.

PruneSupport

Provides a large team-wide ATK buff and shreds enemy Elemental RES via the Viridescent Venerer set, amplifying Varka's infusion damage.

DurinSupport

Applies Pyro off-field and shreds Pyro and Swirl reaction RES, enabling consistent Melt reactions for Varka's heavy hits.

NicoleSustain

Grants team-wide shields and additional ATK buffs through her Celestial Gift set, stacking with Prune to maximize Varka's stat scaling.

Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackBadaboom! Hexbuster Hammer

Performs up to 3 attacks by swinging the Banehunter Oathhammer, dealing Anemo DMG.

Normal Attack

Elemental SkillRing-A-Ding-Ding! Hexhunter Chime

Unleash the wind's might to defeat the evil witch and save Descartes! Prune strikes the Witchlure Bell with her Banehunter Oathhammer, dealing Anemo DMG. If Prune triggers Swirl on an opponent using this attack, Ring-A-Ding-Ding! Hexhunter Chime will be changed to Clang Clang! Witch-tribution Comes! for the next 6s. Clang Clang! Witch-tribution Comes! Prune's hammer is now enshrouded by the element involved in the previous Swirl reaction, causing Banehunter Oathhammer to undergo Elemental Conversion. When activated with a Press, Prune will leap up and kick the Banehunter Oathhammer forward, dealing Elemental DMG of the corresponding type to opponents in front of her.

Elemental Skill

Elemental BurstThe Bell Tolls! The Hunt is On!

Prune gently swings the Witchlure Bell, dealing Anemo DMG to nearby opponents. After this, the Bell will enter the Hunter-Seeker mode. Witchlure Bell: Hunter-Seeker In this mode, the Witchlure Bell will follow the current active character, attacking surrounding opponents at intervals and dealing AoE Anemo DMG. This DMG is considered Elemental Burst DMG.

Elemental Burst

1st Ascension PassiveVerdict and Punishment

During the Elemental Burst The Bell Tolls! The Hunt Is On!, after the Witchlure Bell in Hunter-Seeker mode deals DMG to an opponent, if this DMG triggers Swirl on an opponent, it will also summon a Banehunter Oathhammer that will deal 150% of Prune's ATK as DMG to them, with the DMG Type matching the Elemental Conversion from the Swirl. This DMG is considered Elemental Burst DMG.

Passive

4th Ascension PassiveTolling Synchronicity

After Prune hits an opponent with the Banehunter Oathhammer that has undergone Elemental Conversion, other nearby party members will gain the Tolling Rally effect for 5s: When Normal, Charged, or Plunging Attacks, or Elemental Skills and Bursts deal DMG to opponents, that attack's DMG will be increased based on the portion of Prune's ATK in excess of 2,000 when they become affected by the Tolling Rally effect. Every excess ATK point increases that instance of DMG by 0.025%, up to a total of 50% max.

Passive

Utility PassiveTinker-Tink, Clank, and Bang!

Has a 10% chance to get 1 regional Character Talent Material (base material excluded) when crafting. The rarity is the same as the resulting material.

Passive

Constellations

C1With a Vow to Rescue, the Journey BeginsPull Target

After the Banehunter Oathhammer that has undergone Elemental Conversion hits an opponent, Prune will regain 2 Energy. This effect can occur once every 1.8s.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C2Useful for Cleaning Messy Baggage, Elemental Powers Are Indeed

During the Elemental Burst The Bell Tolls! The Hunt Is On!, when the Witchlure Bell is in Hunter-Seeker mode, Prune gains the Hunt the Witch effect: Prune's ATK increases by 10%, and when the Witchlure Bell and the Banehunter Oathhammer that has undergone Elemental Conversion hits an opponent, it further increases her ATK by 5%. Prune's ATK can be increased by up to 40% in this way. The original instance of the above effect will be removed if "The Bell Tolls! The Hunt Is On!" is used again during this time.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C3The Caravan Exits the Mountain Pass, the Scenery Once More Changed

Increases the Level of The Bell Tolls! The Hunt Is On! by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Provides a situational buff. Worth it if you already have earlier constellations.

C4Looking Back Following the Wind, One's Shadow Still Halved

After the Banehunter Oathhammer that has undergone Elemental Conversion hits an opponent, it will ricochet and land on a nearby opponent, dealing 80% ATK as DMG of the corresponding Elemental Type.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C5100 Defeats? No Problem, Tomorrow, We Go Again

Increases the Level of Ring-A-Ding-Ding! Hexhunter Chime by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C6And That's the Story! Share It With Your Friends!

The duration of the Witchlure Bell's Hunter-Seeker mode from the Elemental Burst The Bell Tolls! The Hunt Is On! is extended by 4s. Additionally, after party members affected by Tolling Rally trigger any Elemental Reaction, they will cause Prune and the other current active character(s) affected by Tolling Rally to gain 350 ATK for 5s.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C0 Prune is fully functional. Prune is one of the strongest universal ATK buffers in the game, providing a massive team-wide damage increase through her ATK-scaling buffs.

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