Lohen vs Ayaka
Consistent Cryo pressure vs. Burst-focused destruction
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Lohen if…
- When you want a Cryo carry who doesn't rely on a single Burst
- For multi-wave fights where enemies are spread out
- If you prefer a faster, polearm-based attacking style
Pick Ayaka if…
- To clear bosses or elite enemies in a single window
- In Freeze teams where you can ensure her Burst lands fully
- If you have Mistsplitter Reforged
Ayaka is the better choice for controlled 'burst' scenarios, while Lohen offers more consistent, flexible damage. Most players will find Lohen easier to use in general play, but Ayaka remains the ceiling for Freeze.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Lohen
- 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
- Extremely small AoE for attacks and abilities
- Lackluster Constellations
- Scant availability of viable free-to-play Polearms and teammates
Ayaka
- Has on-demand, on-field Cryo application through her Alternate Sprint and Cryo Infusion
- Her free-to-play weapons perform close to 5-star alternatives and not far behind her signature
- Can flexibly fill downtime with her Cryo-infused Normal and Charged Attacks or swap to her teammates and activate their respective abilities
- Loses a majority of her personal damage if her Elemental Burst misses
- Requires good Energy management and funneling to fund her Elemental Burst
- Relatively inflexible team compositions
Shared Team Members
With Lohen
Shenhe's Icy Quills provide a massive flat DMG bonus to Lohen's Cryo attacks, which is especially effective given his high attack frequency. Her Burst further shreds Cryo RES, making her an indispensable partner for Lohen's personal DPS.
With Ayaka
Shenhe is Ayaka's premier support, as her Icy Quills and Cryo DMG buffs perfectly augment Ayaka's Burst and Skill damage. Together, they form a Cryo-focused core that can shred through even the most resilient enemies.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Disaster and Remorse
Artifacts
Blizzard Strayer
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
Cryo DMG%
Circlet
CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG > ATK% > CRIT Rate (Blizzard provides CRIT Rate vs Frozen)
Weapon
Mistsplitter Reforged
Artifacts
Blizzard Strayer
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
Cryo DMG%
Circlet
CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG > ATK% > CRIT Rate (Blizzard + Mistsplitter covers CRIT Rate)
Who Should You Pull?
- When you want a Cryo carry who doesn't rely on a single Burst
- For multi-wave fights where enemies are spread out
- If you prefer a faster, polearm-based attacking style
- To clear bosses or elite enemies in a single window
- In Freeze teams where you can ensure her Burst lands fully
- If you have Mistsplitter Reforged