Diluc in Genshin Impact: Overview and Best Build

Diluc is a 5-star Pyro claymore user from Mondstadt and one of the classic main DPS characters in Genshin Impact. He specializes in strong single-target and small-area damage, consistent Pyro application and straightforward rotations that are easy to learn but still effective in high-level content. Thanks to his elemental skill combo and powerful burst, Diluc can carry entire teams when properly built with the right weapons, artifacts and support characters.

Character Overview

Diluc’s kit is focused on staying on-field as a main DPS. His normal and charged attacks provide solid physical damage, while his elemental skill, Searing Onslaught, allows a three-hit Pyro combo with short cooldown windows. His Elemental Burst, Dawn, delivers a large Pyro slash, summons a fiery phoenix and infuses his claymore with Pyro for a period of time, making all his subsequent normal and charged attacks deal Pyro damage instead of physical.

This design makes Diluc ideal for reaction-based teams that focus on Melt or Vaporize. By keeping Pyro on enemies consistently, he can trigger devastating reactions with good Cryo or Hydro supports, greatly amplifying his overall DPS.

Recommended Role: Main Pyro DPS

Diluc performs best as a primary on-field damage dealer. His ideal role is to stay on the field for most of the rotation, using skill combos and infused attacks while supports provide buffs, shields and reaction setups. Because his damage scales primarily from ATK and Pyro damage, his build is relatively straightforward compared to more mechanically complex characters.

Players who prefer clear, direct rotations and big Pyro hits will find Diluc especially comfortable. He is suitable for Spiral Abyss, boss fights and general overworld combat.

Best Weapons for Diluc

5-star options:

• Wolf’s Gravestone — one of the best overall choices, providing high base ATK and a powerful ATK buff for the whole team when hitting weakened enemies.
• Redhorn Stonethresher — strong CRIT DMG and DEF-scaling passive; still functional on Diluc due to high stats, but not as perfectly tailored as ATK-focused options.
• Beacon of the Reed Sea / Unforged (if available) — high offensive stats and strong passives that further increase ATK and survivability when shielded or actively in combat.

4-star options:

• Serpent Spine (Battle Pass) — excellent CRIT Rate and stacking damage bonus, one of the strongest 4-star choices if you can manage the self-damage and maintain stacks.
• Blackcliff Slasher — CRIT DMG and conditional ATK boosts after defeating enemies, good for Abyss floors with multiple waves.
• Prototype Archaic — craftable option with ATK% and occasional extra damage procs, reliable and free-to-play friendly.
• Lithic Blade / other ATK claymores — situational but still usable if you lack the above options.

Best Artifact Sets

Main recommended sets:

• Crimson Witch of Flames (4-piece) — the classic best-in-slot set for Pyro DPS. It increases Pyro damage and strengthens reactions like Melt and Vaporize, perfectly matching Diluc’s playstyle.
• Mixed 2-piece sets — for early or mid-game, combine 2-piece Crimson Witch of Flames (+15% Pyro DMG) with 2-piece Gladiator’s Finale or another +18% ATK set for a strong, easy-to-farm stat spread.

Main stats:

• Sands: ATK%
• Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus
• Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG (aim for a balanced ratio)

Substats priority: CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%, Elemental Mastery (for reaction-focused teams), and some Energy Recharge if needed for comfortable burst uptime.

Talents and Leveling Priority

For Diluc as a main DPS, talent priority is generally:

• 1. Normal Attack: Tempered Sword — highly important because most of Diluc’s infused Pyro damage comes from his normal and charged attacks after casting his burst.
• 2. Elemental Skill: Searing Onslaught — provides fast multi-hit Pyro damage and reaction triggers.
• 3. Elemental Burst: Dawn — used for initial big damage, Pyro application and weapon infusion; keep it leveled, but it can be slightly behind the other two in some builds.

Leveling Diluc to 80 or 90 increases his base stats and Pyro DMG bonus from ascensions, giving a noticeable DPS improvement, especially in high-level content.

Recommended Team Compositions

Melt-focused team: Diluc + Cryo support (e.g., Rosaria, Kaeya, Diona) + Anemo support (for Swirl and resistance shred) + flex slot (healer or buffer). Cryo enables powerful Melt reactions when Diluc triggers Pyro on Cryo-applied enemies.

Vaporize-focused team: Diluc + Hydro applier (e.g., Xingqiu, Yelan) + Anemo support + healer or shielder. Hydro characters provide steady off-field application, allowing Diluc’s Pyro hits to trigger frequent Vaporize reactions.

Shield-based comfort team: Pair Diluc with a strong shielder like Zhongli, Diona or Noelle, plus a reaction enabler and a buffer. This setup emphasizes safety while maintaining solid damage output.

Constellations

Diluc is fully functional at C0 and does not require constellations to perform well. However, his constellations offer meaningful quality-of-life improvements:

• C1: Reduces Skill cooldown when hitting enemies, smoothing out rotations.
• C2 and beyond: Add more damage, duration and flexibility, but are not mandatory for strong performance.

For most players, C0–C1 Diluc is already more than sufficient to clear endgame content.

Gameplay Tips

Use Diluc’s elemental skill in a three-part combo, weaving normal attacks between casts if needed and avoiding skill cancellation that wastes potential damage. Cast his burst at the start of a rotation to infuse his claymore with Pyro, then follow up with normal and charged attacks to trigger reactions.

Position him so that his wide swings and skill hits connect with multiple enemies, and rely on supports for shields, crowd control and reaction setups. With optimized artifacts, a solid weapon and a synergistic team, Diluc remains a reliable and satisfying Pyro carry in Genshin Impact.