Blizzard Strayer Artifact Set: Best Users and Synergies

The Blizzard Strayer set is one of the strongest and most specialized DPS artifact sets in Genshin Impact, designed specifically for Cryo characters. Known for its enormous Critical Rate bonuses and powerful Freeze team synergy, the set provides some of the most reliable damage scaling in the entire game. When used with characters who apply Cryo consistently or rely on Freeze mechanics, Blizzard Strayer becomes a top-tier best-in-slot option.

Main Set Bonuses

2-piece bonus: +15% Cryo Damage Bonus. This alone significantly increases sustained Cryo output and benefits nearly every Cryo DPS or sub-DPS character.

4-piece bonus: Increases Critical Rate against enemies affected by Cryo by 20%, and by an additional 20% if the enemy is Frozen. This allows Cryo characters in Freeze teams to reach extremely high Crit frequencies, often eliminating the need for Crit Rate main stats entirely.

Best Users of Blizzard Strayer

The set is best used by Cryo DPS characters who consistently apply Cryo, particularly in Freeze compositions. Characters who rely on Charged Attacks or Burst-centric Cryo damage also gain tremendous value from the set’s Crit bonuses.

• Ganyu (Freeze build) — among the strongest users; her Frostflake Arrows gain huge Crit benefit against Frozen enemies.
• Kamisato Ayaka — exceptional synergy with Freeze teams; the set amplifies her Burst and Cryo infusion damage.
• Chongyun — benefits in Freeze-focused party setups, especially for Cryo auto-attack teams.
• Kaeya — strong for both Burst-support and on-field Cryo DPS roles when paired with Hydro enablers.
• Rosaria — can use the set in Freeze teams for high Crit reliability and Burst-focused Cryo output.

Characters who play outside Freeze teams can still use the set, but the full value of the 4-piece passive is reached only when Freezing enemies is consistent.

Freeze Team Synergy

Blizzard Strayer shines brightest in Freeze compositions. Hydro units such as Xingqiu, Yelan, Mona, Kokomi or Ayato apply Hydro continuously, enabling permanent Freeze uptime. This guarantees the full +40% Critical Rate bonus, allowing players to build heavily into Critical Damage for massive Burst and Charged Attack scaling.

Freeze teams also provide strong control and survivability, further improving the consistency of Cryo DPS units.

When Blizzard Strayer Outperforms Other Sets

The set is best-in-slot for Cryo DPS characters in Freeze teams. Its combination of Cryo DMG and massive Crit Rate is unmatched for this specific playstyle. In non-Freeze or Melt teams, the set becomes less optimal, and other sets such as Blizzard–Noblesse hybrids or Shimenawa–Emblem combinations may perform better.

However, for players committed to Freeze-centric gameplay, Blizzard Strayer remains the most dominant Cryo DPS set available.

Substat and Build Considerations

Because Blizzard provides so much Critical Rate, players can focus heavily on Critical Damage, Attack Percentage and Energy Recharge in substats. Cryo Damage goblets remain mandatory for maximizing damage output. Sands can be Attack Percentage or Energy Recharge, depending on rotation needs and Burst cost.

Weapons that provide additional Critical Rate may become excessive, so Critical Damage weapons tend to synergize more effectively with Blizzard Strayer builds.

Conclusion

The Blizzard Strayer set is one of the most powerful and reliable DPS artifact sets in Genshin Impact when paired with Freeze teams. With unmatched Critical Rate bonuses and strong Cryo Damage scaling, it enables Cryo characters to reach extraordinary levels of consistency and burst potential. For Freeze compositions built around Ayaka, Ganyu, Kaeya or Rosaria, Blizzard Strayer is an unquestionable best-in-slot choice.