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Zhongli
GeoPolearmLiyue★★★★★

Zhongli

Published Jul 17, 2026 · Updated v6.7
Content Tier List
Spiral AbyssS
Imag. TheaterS
OverworldA
Should You Pull?YES

Zhongli is one of the strongest Geo Shield Supports in the current meta and worth pulling for most players. The strongest shield in the game. Keep in mind that shields have no impact on corrosion attacks.

Zhongli is the Geo Archon of Liyue and a 5-star Polearm Character in Genshin Impact who brings some of the strongest shields and even the unique ability to petrify enemies. Read our detailed Zhongli guide to optimize their performance.

PolearmGeoShield Support

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

Favonius Lance

CRIT Hits have a 60% / 70% / 80% / 90% / 100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regen

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City

After the equipping character triggers a reaction related to their Elemental Type, all nearby party members gain a 12% E

Sands

HP %

Main stat

Goblet

HP %

Main stat

Circlet

HP %

Substats

HP % > HP > Energy Recharge

Strengths

  • The strongest shield in the game.
  • Shield gives a universal 20% resistance shred increasing DPS for the team.
  • Incredibly flexible, can be used in a large range of team compositions.
  • Elemental Burst petrifies enemies providing CC.

Weaknesses

  • Shields have no impact on corrosion attacks.
  • Elemental Burst can result in a DPS loss due to its long animation.
  • Low energy generation.

Talent Priority

1
Dominus LapidisPriority: Max (10)

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

2
Planet BefallPriority: High (8-10)

Important for damage or support value. Level second.

3
Normal AttackPriority: Low (1-6)

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

Substat Priority

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

Zhongli's main role is to provide one of the strongest shields in the game. In most teams, his rotation is extremely simple: hold his Elemental Skill, Dominus Lapidis, to create a Jade Shield before swapping to your main DPS. His shield also reduces nearby enemy resistance, making Zhongli useful not

See build guide

Zhongli's main role is to provide one of the strongest shields in the game. In most teams, his rotation is extremely simple: hold his Elemental Skill, Dominus Lapidis, to create a Jade Shield before s...

Weapons

5-star Weapons

1
Favonius Lance

Energy Recharge 30.6% · Base ATK 565

3

HP 41.3% · Base ATK 510

4
Rightful Reward

HP 27.6% · Base ATK 565

5
Staff of Homa

CRIT DMG 66.2% · Base ATK 608

6
Lumidouce Elegy

CRIT Rate 33.1% · Base ATK 608

7
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear

CRIT Rate 22.1% · Base ATK 674

8
Skyward Spine

Energy Recharge 36.8% · Base ATK 674

9
Calamity Queller

ATK 16.5% · Base ATK 741

4-star Weapons

2
Black Tassel
Black TasselAF2P Best

HP 46.9% · Base ATK 354

Artifact Sets

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
SScroll of the Hero of Cinder CityBest in Slot
2pcWhen a nearby party member triggers a Nightsoul Burst, the equipping character regenerates 6 Elemental Energy.
4pcAfter the equipping character triggers a reaction related to their Elemental Type, all nearby party members gain a 12% Elemental DMG Bonus for the Elemental Types involved in the elemental reaction for 15s. If the equipping character is in the Nightsoul's Blessing state when triggering this effect, all nearby party members gain an additional 28% Elemental DMG Bonus for the Elemental Types involved in the elemental reaction for 20s. The equipping character can trigger this effect while off-field, and the DMG bonus from Artifact Sets with the same name do not stack.
Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City is generally Zhongli's best support artifact set when his team can consistently trigger Crystallize reactions.

Sands

HP %

Goblet

HP %

Circlet

HP %

Archaic Petra
AArchaic Petra
2pcGain a 15% Geo DMG Bonus.
4pcUpon obtaining an Elemental Shard created through Crystallize or triggering a Lunar-Crystallize reaction, all party members gain a 35% DMG Bonus for that particular element for 10s. Only one form of Elemental DMG Bonus can be gained in this manner at any one time.
Archaic Petra is a strong supportive option that allows Zhongli to provide an Elemental DMG Bonus after picking up Crystallize shards. It can be powerful, but it requires more attention to shard pickup and team rotation.

Sands

HP %

Goblet

HP %

Circlet

HP %

Tenacity of the Millelith
BTenacity of the Millelith
2pcHP +20%
4pcWhen an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the ATK of all nearby party members is increased by 20% and their Shield Strength is increased by 30% for 3s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s. This effect can still be triggered even when the character who is using this artifact set is not on the field.
Tenacity of the Millelith is another strong support option for Zhongli. His Stone Stele can trigger the set effect, providing an ATK buff and additional Shield Strength for the team.

Sands

HP %

Goblet

HP %

Circlet

HP %

Team Compositions

Arlecchino

Arlecchino

Main DPS

Yelan

Yelan

Support

Zhongli

Zhongli

Support

Bennett

Bennett

Sustain

This team maximizes Arlecchino's personal damage through constant Vaporize triggers and significant ATK buffs. Zhongli's shield provides the necessary protection for Arlecchino's health-restricted kit while simultaneously lowering enemy elemental resistance.

Character Synergy
Arlecchino
ArlecchinoMain DPS

Arlecchino is one of the best DPS characters to pair with Zhongli. Since Arlecchino cannot be healed normally during combat, Zhongli's strong shield becomes extremely valuable for keeping her safe during her damage window. Zhongli also provides 20% Pyro RES Shred and can hold Tenacity of the Millelith to further increase her damage.

Yelan
YelanSupport

Her Elemental Burst applies consistent off-field Hydro, allowing Arlecchino to trigger Vaporize for amplified damage.

Zhongli
ZhongliSupport

His Jade Shield protects Arlecchino from interruption and reduces enemy Elemental RES by 20%, directly increasing her output.

Bennett
BennettSustain

His Elemental Burst creates a field that grants a massive flat ATK buff, significantly scaling Arlecchino's damage during her attacks.

Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackRain of Stone

Performs up to 6 consecutive spear strikes.

Normal Attack
1st Ascension PassiveResonant Waves

When the Jade Shield takes DMG, it will Fortify: - Fortified characters have 5% increased Shield Strength. Can stack up to 5 times, and lasts until the Jade Shield disappears.

Passive
4th Ascension PassiveDominance of Earth

Zhongli deals bonus DMG based on his Max HP: - Normal Attack, Charged Attack, and Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 1.39% of Max HP. - Dominus Lapidis' Stone Stele, resonance, and hold DMG is increased by 1.9% of Max HP. - Planet Befall's DMG is increased by 33% of Max HP.

Passive
Utility PassiveArcanum of Crystal

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

Passive

Constellations

1
C1
2
C2
3
C3
4
C4
5
C5
6
C6
C1Rock, the Backbone of EarthPull Target

Increases the maximum number of Stone Steles created by Dominus Lapidis that may exist simultaneously to 2.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C2Stone, the Cradle of Jade

Planet Befall grants nearby characters on the field a Jade Shield when it descends.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C3Jade, Shimmering through Darkness

Increases the Level of Dominus Lapidis by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

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

C4Topaz, Unbreakable and Fearless

Increases Planet Befall's AoE by 20% and increases the duration of Planet Befall's Petrification effect by 2s.

Is it worth getting?

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

C5Lazuli, Herald of the Order

Increases the Level of Planet Befall by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

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

C6Chrysos, Bounty of Dominator

When the Jade Shield takes DMG, 40% of that incoming DMG is converted to HP for the current character. A single instance of regeneration cannot exceed 8% of that character's Max HP.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C0 Zhongli is fully functional. The strongest shield in the game.

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