Summary
Way back in 2020, whenGenshin Impactfirst teased Cyno’s appearance, just like the other teased characters, hype began to build.Genshin Impact’s release of Sumeru is when players finally had access to the Electro polearm five-star. It took some time to get used to how he operated since Dendro had just come out and his playstyle confused many. But once players had sufficient understanding of how to use him, Cyno was golden.
One of the most important things to note aboutElectro polearm Cynois how vital it is to have a Dendro unit in the team with him. Pairing him with Dendro will see the best numbers for him and his team. While he’s playable without Dendro, it’s lackluster, and he will be outshone by other team comps. To make the most of him, plan his usage accordingly.
Genshin Impact’s Cyno’s Kit
Cyno’s Build
Though his builds could range from EM to ATK to Crit balance,the best Cyno buildswill amplify reaction damage. Regardless if he’s working Hyperbloom, Aggravate, or Spread, he should be popping reactions as often as ICD (internal cooldown, the very thing that triggers reactions) lets him. Stacking EM is typically the best path to go on for Cyno’s builds. And despite popular belief, the Thundering Fury set is not ideal for Cyno. Instead, Gilded Dreams or Thundersoother suit him better.
For his weapons, besidesCyno’s signature weapon, Staff of the Scarlet Sands, any weapon that fills a hole missing in his artifacts can work. He could need around 160% energy recharge on average, and if a player doesn’t have enough, then an ER polearm is fine. Any weapon with ATK, EM, Crit or whatever else suits the player’s needs will do its job just fine.
Cyno’s Teams
Again,Cyno’s best team compsshould make use of Dendro reactions to ensure Cyno is being used to the best of his ability. Unfortunately, any other team could be made with another unit who is better prepared for those compositions. Cyno in an Electro-Charged team could be subbed for Raiden Shogun, and she would be a better use of Primogems for Dendro-free comps.
Cyno flourishes in Dendro comps, where he can do a job that no other can. Other Electro and Dendro teams have their own uses, but typically, the rotations are looser than Cyno’s, who has to be on the field for about 20 seconds. The best teammates forGenshin Impact’s Cynoare as follows:
Cyno’s Constellations
He’s in a lucky spot when it comes to constellations. Where some characters have wasted potential in their constellations or only have a few good ones,Genshin Impact’s Cyno’s constellationsare all useful for his kit. His best, and more affordable, constellations are:
