Genshin Impact Wriothesley Build Guide: Best Weapons, Artifacts, Team Comps & Playstyle

Wriothesley, the 5-star Cryo Catalyst user in Genshin Impact, redefines on-field DPS with his melee punch-focused combat and HP-fluctuation mechanics. As a self-sustaining Cryo hypercarry, he thrives in teams that synergize with his life-drain playstyle. This guide covers optimal builds, team strategies, and key tips to maximize his damage output.  

1. Skill Priority & Talent Breakdown  

- Normal Attack (NA) > Elemental Skill (E) > Elemental Burst (Q)   

  - Normal Attack: Wriothesley’s primary damage source, delivering rapid Cryo-infused punches. Prioritize leveling this first.  

  - Elemental Skill (E): Consumes HP to boost NA/CA DMG by 30% and grants lifesteal. Essential for sustaining his HP while dealing damage.  

  - Elemental Burst (Q): Provides AoE Cryo DMG but has lower scaling; upgrade last unless using him as a burst sub-DPS.  

Key Mechanics  

- HP Fluctuation: His Skill drains HP but restores it via NA/CA lifesteal, balancing risk and reward.  

- Enhanced CA: After 5 NA hits, his Charged Attack deals massive Cryo DMG without stamina cost.  

2. Weapon Recommendations  

Best-in-Slot  

- Cashflow Supervision (5★): Signature weapon, boosting CRIT Rate, NA/CA DMG, and ATK% based on HP changes. Perfect for his playstyle .  

- Tulaytullah’s Remembrance (5★): Increases NA SPD and Cryo DMG after using E.  

Alternatives  

- Skyward Atlas (5★): High base ATK and Elemental DMG bonus.  

- The Widsith (4★): Strong burst potential with random buffs (CRIT DMG/Elemental DMG/EM).  

- Flowing Purity (4★): Craftable weapon with ATK% and DMG bonus, ideal for F2P players .  

3. Artifact Builds  

Optimal Set  

- Marechaussee Hunter (4pc):  

  - 2pc: +15% NA/CA DMG.  

  - 4pc: Gains 12% CRIT Rate per HP change (max 36%), resolving CRIT needs .  

Main Stats  

- Sands: ATK%  

- Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus  

- Circlet: CRIT DMG (if CRIT Rate ≥60%) or CRIT Rate.  

- Substats: CRIT > ATK% > Energy Recharge (~120% ER for burst uptime).  

4. Team Compositions  

Wriothesley excels in freeze, melt, and mono-Cryo teams:  

Freeze Team  

- Wriothesley + Furina + Shenhe + Kazuha  

  - Furina: Buffs team DMG via HP changes and enables freeze .  

  - Shenhe: Boosts Cryo DMG with quills.  

  - Kazuha: Groups enemies and shreds Cryo RES.  

Melt Team  

- Wriothesley + Xiangling + Bennett + Zhongli  

  - Xiangling: Applies Pyro for consistent melts.  

  - Bennett: Heals and buffs ATK.  

F2P-Friendly Team  

- Wriothesley + Xingqiu + Rosaria + Layla  

  - Xingqiu/Rosaria: Enable freeze or melt reactions.  

  - Layla: Provides shielding and Cryo resonance.  

5. Constellation Highlights  

- C1: Restores HP after E ends, improving survivability and NA uptime .  

- C2: Increases Skill DMG and lifesteal efficiency.  

- C6: Grants 50% CRIT DMG and resets Skill CD after defeating enemies, enabling infinite combos.  

6. Ascension & Talent Materials  

Ascension (Lv. 90)  

- Shivada Jade ×6  

- Subdetection Unit ×168 (Fontaine local specialty).  

- Everamber ×46 (Apep weekly boss drop).  

Talent Upgrades  

- Teachings of Order (Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday domain).  

- Lightless Eye of the Maelstrom (All-Devouring Narwhal weekly boss).  

7. Playstyle Tips  

1. Rotation: E → NA spam → Enhanced CA → Q (if energy permits).  

2. HP Management: Pair with healers/shielders (Bennett, Zhongli) to offset E’s HP drain.  

3. Energy Optimization: Use Favonius weapons on supports for smoother burst cycles.