Genshin Gaming Gameplay Overview
- Element: Pyro
- Weapon: Claymore
- Rarity: 4-star
Gaming is an on-field DPS that deals most of his damage through his special Plunging Attacks powered by his Skill. He debuts with limited 5-star Xianyun, who buffs characters’ Plunging Attacks, making the two a nice pair, should you pull them together. Gaming’s damage output is highly respectable for a 4-star, though there are several options in characters who can mimic his role and damage output. His animations are flashy and satisfying to play, making him a great pick-up for many players.
Gaming also synergizes well with Fontanian mechanics that depend on constantly changing HP values. Gaming’s talents both drain HP and heal his health back little by little overtime, making him an incredible user of the Marechaussee artifact set and “Hydro Archon” Furina. Being a Pyro unit, he can utilize multiple reaction types in order to maximize his personal damage. On top of this, Gaming is easy to pilot and beginner friendly. He is best used in single-target scenarios.
Energy Recharge is, as usual, a concern for the character. However, his needs are easily rectified by including Bennett in the team, Favonius weapons, and Constellation 4 and up. With no elemental support from other Pyro units, you’ll need about 180% recharge, though this is the worst that it gets, thankfully. At C4, expect 145% in the same circumstances. With Bennett and a Favonius weapon at C0, it will be closer to 165% down to 140% at C4.
Stats Worth Consideration
- Energy Recharge: Between 140% and 180% (start by aiming higher)
- ATK%: used for damage outside of elemental reactions
- Elemental Mastery: used for damaging elemental reactions
- CRIT Rate/DMG: used to maximize possible damage.
For any character devoted to building damage, it is important to prioritize a 1-to-2 ratio between CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG. 1-3 ratios, while they may give dopamine through bigger Crit numbers, is actually less damage overall. Aim for 75;150 in most cases!
Genshin Gaming Talents and Attack Combos
Your talent-levelling priority should be Skill > Burst > Normal Attack.
Normal Attack: Stellar Rend
Use these between his special Plunging Attacks. When using regular Plunging Attacks like with Xianyun, the damage will scale off of this talent. While it is the lowest priority for levels, it should not be ignored.
Elemental Skill: Bestial Ascent
The Skill allows Gaming to tumble towards an enemy and then leap straight upwards into the air, allowing him to use a special flashy Plunge Attack to deal great damage. This is the main attraction of his kit and is your first priority. He consumes HP to deal this damage, but other aspects of his kit allow him to replenish that lost health.
Elemental Burst: Ring of Bursting Grenades
Now, let’s talk about Gaming’s Burst. It immediately heals Gaming by 30% of his max health while applying Pyro to himself and summoning a small companion to attack an enemy and deal damage. When he uses his special plunges while above half health, his companion will attack again. Each time this happens, the Skill cooldown is reset, allowing Gaming to maximize the efficiency of his Skill uses.
Gaming Passives
Next, come Gaming’s passives.
- His first ascension passive allows for HP regeneration, granting a total of 6% HP across 0.8 seconds after using a special Plunging Attack.
- Gaming’s fourth ascension passive grants one of two buffs based on his current HP. Below 50%, Gaming gains 20% Healing Bonus. Above 50%, Gaming gains 20% DMG on Plunging Attacks.
- Finally, his exploration passive gives a speed boost to the party during daytime.
When it comes to field time, Gaming should start by using his Skill and special Plunging Attack, then his Burst, and then weave two normal attacks between each Skill and special Plunging Attack about four times. This rotation will likely change based on a number of factors, like Xianyun or C6 Bennett being on the team, which allows Gaming to use regular Plunging Attacks instead of Normal Attacks (both use the same talent level).
Genshin Gaming Constellation Analysis
Gaming plays like a complete character at C0, but of course, constellations are always an improvement. C4 and C6 are the important ones to wish for.
Constellation Name | Abbreviated In-Game Description | Notes |
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C1. Bringer of Blessing | When Gaming’s Burst companion returns to him, Gaming heals 15% HP. | Does not increase his damage, but offers a nice amount of extra healing. |
C2. Plum Blossoms Underfoot | When Gaming is healed beyond his max HP, he gains 20% ATK for five seconds. | Not a major damage boost, and this buff is situational, too. |
C3. Awakening Spirit | Increase Skill talent level by 3. | More damage on his most useful talent, but still not a major improvement. |
C4. Soar Across Mountains | When Gamings special Plunging Attack hits opponents, he regenerates 2 energy. | Looks mediocre, but is very helpful for lowering ER requirements, especially since Gaming uses his special Plunge Attack multiple times per rotation. |
C5. Evil-Daunting Roar | Increases Burst talent level by 3. | A minor boost to Gaming’s damage. Nothing special here. |
C6. To Tame All Beasts | Gaming’s special Plunging Attacks gain 20% CRIT Rate and 40% CRIT DMG while widening its area of effect. | 80 Crit-Value is an enormous boon, and the additional AOE will make him better suited for situations outside of single-target fights. |