Gaming
Who is Gaming?
Gaming is a 4★ Pyro Claymore character from Liyue who debuted in Version 4.4 during the Lantern Rite festival. He is a Plunging Attack DPS who uses his Elemental Skill (Bestial Ascent) to launch himself and trigger enhanced plunge attacks, healing himself based on HP lost during the skill. His Burst resets the Skill cooldown. He excels in Xianyun-buffed plunge teams and hits competitively hard at C6. Source: https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/Gaming-Best-Builds
Kit Summary
Standard Claymore swings; used only situationally.
Gaming leaps on Man Chai, launching upward — the start of his enhanced plunge loop. Heals himself based on HP lost. This is his primary damage window.
Deals AoE Pyro damage and sends Man Chai out, resetting the Elemental Skill cooldown so Gaming can loop immediately.
Enhanced Plunge DMG scales with Gaming's Max HP.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Marechaussee Hunter (primary — CRIT Rate from HP changes, easier to build). Alternative: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames (higher ceiling in reaction teams). Burgeon teams: 4pc Flower of Paradise Lost or 4pc Gilded Dreams. Source: Game8.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Serpent Spine (Battle Pass — CRIT Rate, consistent damage). Beacon of the Reed Sea (CRIT Rate + ATK). Rainslasher (EM focus for reaction teams). F2P: Tidal Shadow (craftable) or Mailed Flower (event EM weapon). Source: Game8.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Hypercarry: Gaming + Furina + Xianyun + Bennett
Melt: Gaming + Bennett + Citlali + Xilonen
Vaporize: Gaming + Yelan/Xingqiu + Xianyun + Bennett
Overloaded: Gaming + Fischl + Chevreuse + Bennett
F2P Verdict
Tidal Shadow (craftable) is a solid F2P weapon that avoids heavy resin investment.
Mailed Flower (event) gives EM and ATK for reaction-focused builds.
4pc Marechaussee Hunter requires farming Waterfall Wen domain; 4pc Crimson Witch is the older alternative.
Bennett (free from Spiral Abyss) is his best support pairing at C0-C5 (avoid C6 unless using a Pyro DPS that benefits from Pyro infusion).
Goal stats: ATK 1,800+; CRIT Rate 45–55% (Marechaussee) or 70–80% (other sets); CRIT DMG 160%+; ER 150–180%. Source: https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/Gaming-Best-Builds
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gaming good for beginners?
Yes. Simple Skill-plunge-Burst loop, self-heals with his Skill, and has multiple cheap weapon options. Bennett covers most of his support needs. Source: Game8.
What is the best free weapon for Gaming?
Tidal Shadow (craftable Claymore) provides solid ATK scaling without pulling. Mailed Flower (event) works in reaction builds for its Elemental Mastery. Source: Game8.
Is Gaming worth pulling without constellations?
Yes at C0 — he is a good Plunging DPS. His C6 is his biggest power spike (20% CRIT Rate and 40% CRIT DMG on plunges) and pushes him to near 5-star tier. Source: Game8.
Does Gaming need Xianyun?
No, but Xianyun is his strongest partner, buffing plunge damage and providing additional healing synergy. He also works well in Melt or Vaporize without Xianyun. Source: Game8.