Chongyun
Who is Chongyun?
Chongyun is a 4★ Cryo Claymore Sub-DPS/Support from Liyue. Rated C-tier, his core kit revolves around his Elemental Skill's Cryo infusion field, which converts nearby sword, claymore, and polearm attacks to Cryo — enabling permanent Freeze with a Hydro partner or consistent Melt setups. His C2 is a standout constellation that reduces the cooldown of all skills and bursts used within his field by 15%, enabling National Team rotations with tighter windows. Source: https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/297532
Kit Summary
Claymore swings; rarely prioritised.
Creates a Cryo field that infuses nearby melee characters' attacks with Cryo; also grants +8% Normal ATK Speed. Duration 10s, Cooldown 15s. His defining ability.
Launches 3 giant Cryo blades dealing massive AoE Cryo DMG; his primary damage source.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Emblem of Severed Fate (ER → Burst DMG — best for Burst Sub-DPS). Alternative: 4pc Noblesse Oblige (Burst buff for the team). Budget: 4pc Blizzard Strayer for Freeze.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Wolf's Gravestone (5★ — ATK). Alternative: Beacon of the Reed Sea (CRIT). Best F2P: Tidal Shadow (craftable — +24% ATK after healing); Sacrificial Greatsword (cooldown reset enables near-permanent field uptime).
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
National Variant: Chongyun + Bennett + Xiangling + Xingqiu
Freeze: Chongyun + Rosaria + Yelan + Sucrose
Shatter: Chongyun + Zhongli + Xingqiu + Kaeya
Melt: Chongyun + Kazuha + Xiangling + Bennett
F2P Verdict
Sacrificial Greatsword resets his Skill cooldown, allowing near-continuous Cryo field uptime — best F2P pick for teams that rely on his infusion.
Tidal Shadow (craftable) provides strong ATK scaling.
Anti-synergy warning: do NOT pair with Physical DPS (Razor, Eula) — his infusion overwrites Physical damage.
C2 is his most impactful constellation and worth targeting if you plan to use him in National-style teams. Source: https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/297532
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Chongyun's C2 so good?
C2 reduces the cooldown of all Elemental Skills and Bursts cast inside his field by 15%, enabling tighter National Team rotations and more burst uptime for teammates. Source: Game8.
What does Chongyun's Cryo infusion do?
His Elemental Skill converts normal, charged, and plunging attacks of nearby sword, claymore, and polearm wielders to Cryo DMG — enabling consistent Freeze with Hydro or Melt with Pyro. Source: Game8.
What characters does Chongyun synergize with?
Xingqiu (Freeze), Xiangling + Bennett (Melt/National), Rosaria (Cryo resonance and CRIT buff). Avoid pairing with Physical DPS who need their normal attacks to stay Physical. Source: Game8.
Is Chongyun worth building at C0?
Yes in Freeze and Shatter teams — his infusion field is complete at C0. C2 is a quality-of-life upgrade but not mandatory. Source: Game8.