Clorinde Character Guide: Best Builds, Weapons, Artifacts, and Teams in Genshin Impact

Clorinde is a 5-star Electro sword user in Genshin Impact who excels as an on-field DPS with a unique "Life Bond" mechanic. Her playstyle revolves around switching between ranged gunplay and melee attacks during her Elemental Skill, making her versatile in both exploration and combat. This guide covers her optimal builds, team synergies, and playstyle strategies.  

 Clorinde’s Kit Overview  

 Talent Priority  

1. Elemental Skill (E) – Night Vigil  

   - Priority: Max first.  

   - Enters a stance where Normal Attacks become gunshots ("Pursuit") or dash slashes ("Penetrate"), dealing Electro DMG scaled from her ATK. "Penetrate" consumes Life Bond to heal and boost damage.  

2. Elemental Burst (Q) – Twilight Descent  

   - Priority: Secondary.  

   - Deals AoE Electro DMG and grants Life Bond. Use during Skill cooldowns for energy and setup.  

3. Normal Attacks (NA)  

   - Priority: Optional.  

   - Only upgrade if resources allow, as her Skill provides most damage.  

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 Best Weapons for Clorinde  

 5-Star Options  

1. Absolution (Signature)  

   - Boosts CRIT DMG and provides up to 48% DMG Bonus when Life Bond is active. Best-in-slot.  

2. Mistsplitter Reforged  

   - High CRIT DMG and Elemental DMG buffs. Consistent for all playstyles.  

3. Haran Geppaku Futsu  

   - Enhances Normal Attack DMG and synergizes with her Skill.  

 4-Star Options  

1. Finale of the Deep (Craftable)  

   - Grants ATK% after consuming Life Bond. Budget-friendly.  

2. The Black Sword (BP)  

   - Provides CRIT Rate and healing, improving survivability.  

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 Best Artifacts for Clorinde  

 Recommended Sets  

1. Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy (4-Piece)  

   - Effect: +54% DMG Bonus when Life Bond fluctuates. Ideal for maximizing Skill/Burst damage.  

2. Gladiator’s Finale (4-Piece)  

   - +35% Normal Attack DMG. Strong alternative if Harmonic Whimsy isn’t available.  

 Main Stats  

- Sands: ATK%  

- Goblet: Electro DMG%  

- Circlet: CRIT Rate/DMG  

 Substats  

Prioritize CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > Elemental Mastery (for reaction teams).  

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 Optimal Teams for Clorinde  

Clorinde thrives in Aggravate or Overload teams due to her rapid Electro application:  

 1. Aggravate Team  

- Clorinde + Nahida + Zhongli + Fischl  

  - Nahida: Applies Dendro for Aggravate reactions and boosts EM.  

  - Zhongli: Shields and shreds Electro RES.  

  - Fischl: Off-field Electro DMG and energy generation.  

 2. Overload Team  

- Clorinde + Chevreuse + Thoma + Bennett  

  - Chevreuse: Buffs Overload DMG and reduces enemy RES.  

  - Thoma: Shields and enables Pyro application.  

  - Bennett: Heals and boosts ATK.  

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 Rotation & Playstyle Tips  

1. Skill Rotation:  

   - Use E > 3 Normal Attacks > E to maximize Life Bond efficiency.  

   - Cast Q during Skill downtime to refill Life Bond.  

2. Life Bond Management:  

   - Below 100% Life Bond: Use gunshots ("Pursuit") to build Life Bond.  

   - Above 100% Life Bond: Use dash slashes ("Penetrate") for burst damage.  

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 Constellation Recommendations  

- C1: Adds coordinated Electro attacks every 1.2s, boosting DPS.  

- C2: Improves survivability with interruption resistance and DMG buffs.  

- C6: Grants CRIT Rate/DMG, damage reduction, and extra attacks. Game-changing.  

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 Ascension & Talent Materials  

 Ascension (Lv. 90)  

- Prerequisites:  

  - Dew of Repudiation (Hydro Hypostasis)  

  - Riftborn Regalia (Iniquitous Baptist)  

  - Lumidouce Bell (Fontaine local specialty).  

 Talents (Lv. 10)  

- Philosophies of Justice (Fontaine domain)  

- Everamber (Apep weekly boss).