Diluc Build Guide | Best Artifacts, Weapons & Teams

Who Is Diluc?

Diluc is a 5-star Pyro Claymore character from Mondstadt, released in Version 1.0 (September 28, 2020). He is the owner of the Dawn Winery and one of the game's classic Pyro carries.

Diluc's gameplay centers on weaving Normal Attacks between Searing Onslaught casts and maintaining Pyro pressure for Vaporize reactions. He remains a comfortable melee DPS with straightforward rotations and strong synergy with Hydro supports.

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Skill Mechanics and Talent Priority

Normal Attack: Tempered Sword

Performs up to 4 claymore strikes.
Diluc's Normal Attacks are part of his combo flow between Skill casts.

Elemental Skill: Searing Onslaught

Cooldown: 10s.

Can be used 3 times in sequence before going on cooldown.
This flexible Skill lets Diluc weave attacks and reactions smoothly.
It is a major part of his personal damage profile.

Elemental Burst: Dawn

Energy Cost: 40. Cooldown: 12s.

Deals Pyro DMG, knocks back enemies, and imbues Diluc's weapon with Pyro.
Burst is an important damage spike and helps start his Pyro attack window.

Passive Talents

Talent	Unlock	Effect
Relentless	Ascension 1	Reduces Charged Attack stamina cost and extends duration.
Blessing of Phoenix	Ascension 4	Pyro infusion from Burst lasts longer and grants Pyro DMG Bonus.
Tradition of the Dawn Knight	Utility	Refunds ore when crafting claymores.

Talent Leveling Priority

Normal Attack = Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst

Highest Priority: Normal Attack and Elemental Skill - both matter heavily for Diluc's core rotation.
Second Priority: Elemental Burst - still strong, but slightly behind his repeated melee damage loop.

Best Artifacts

Main Stats

Slot	Main Stat
Sands	ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Goblet	Pyro DMG Bonus
Circlet	CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK% > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge

Set Options

Set	Effect	Verdict
Crimson Witch of Flames 4pc	Pyro DMG Bonus and stronger Vaporize reactions.	Best overall for standard Diluc.
Marechaussee Hunter 4pc	Strong in Furina-based teams.	Great modern alternative in HP-changing teams.
2pc Pyro DMG + 2pc ATK%	Simple mixed damage setup.	Good fallback.

Crimson Witch remains Diluc's most classic and reliable set, especially in Vaporize teams.

Best Weapons

Weapon	Rarity	Stat	Notes
Beacon of the Reed Sea	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT Rate 33.1%	Excellent premium stat claymore.
Wolf's Gravestone	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	ATK 49.6%	Classic top-tier Diluc weapon.
Redhorn Stonethresher	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT DMG 88.2%	Strong CRIT stat stick despite less relevant DEF passive.
Serpent Spine	⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT Rate 27.6%	One of Diluc's best 4-star weapons.
Rainslasher	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Elemental Mastery 165	Strong in Vaporize teams.
Talking Stick	⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT Rate 18.4%	Usable Battle Pass option.
Prototype Archaic	⭐⭐⭐⭐	ATK 27.6%	Easy craftable fallback.

Key Constellations

Constellation	Effect	Verdict
C1 - Conviction	More damage against healthy enemies.	Solid early damage increase.
C2 - Searing Ember	Damage and attack speed after taking hits.	Situational.
C3 - Fire and Steel	Skill level +3.	Strong because Skill matters a lot.
C4 - Flowing Flame	Better sequencing around Skill casts.	Good but not essential.
C5 - Phoenix, Harbinger of Dawn	Burst level +3.	Moderate value.
C6 - Flaming Sword, Nemesis of Dark	Improves combo flow and damage.	Strong premium upgrade.

Recommendation: Diluc works well at C0. C3 is one of his cleaner damage-focused constellation points.

Team Compositions

Vaporize Team

Role	Character	Notes
Main DPS	Diluc	Main Pyro melee carry.
Sub-DPS	Xingqiu / Yelan	Hydro application for Vaporize.
Support	Bennett	ATK buff and healing.
Support	Kazuha / Xianyun / Zhongli	Utility, buffs, or shielding.

Furina Team

Role	Character	Notes
Main DPS	Diluc	Main Pyro carry.
Support	Furina	Teamwide damage support.
Support	Xianyun	Healing and plunge synergy.
Support	Bennett / Yelan	Additional buffing or Hydro support.

Rotation

Apply Hydro and buffs first.
Use Burst to start the Pyro infusion window.
Weave Normal Attacks between Skill casts for smooth damage and reaction timing.

Ascension and Talent Materials

Base Stats (Lv. 90)

Stat	Value
Max HP	12,981
ATK	335
DEF	784
CRIT Rate (Ascension)	19.2%

Ascension Materials (0 to 90)

Mora: 420,000
EXP: 420 Hero's Wit
Agnidus Agate: 1 Sliver / 9 Fragment / 9 Chunk / 6 Gemstone
Boss Drop: Everflame Seed x46
Local Specialty: Small Lamp Grass x168
Common Drops: 18 Recruit's Insignia / 30 Sergeant's Insignia / 36 Lieutenant's Insignia

Talent Materials (Single Talent 1 to 10)

Mora: 1,652,500
Talent Books: Teachings x3 / Guide x21 / Philosophies x38 of Resistance
Common Drops: 6 Recruit's Insignia / 22 Sergeant's Insignia / 31 Lieutenant's Insignia
Weekly Boss: Dvalin's Plume x6
Crown: Crown of Insight x1

Domain: Forsaken Rift (Tuesday / Friday / Sunday) - Resistance series

Summary

Diluc is a reliable 5-star Pyro Claymore DPS with simple, clean rotations and strong Vaporize synergy. His best builds focus on Pyro damage, CRIT stats, and Hydro supports that let him trigger consistent reactions. He remains a comfortable on-field carry for players who want straightforward melee gameplay.

Quick Reference

Priority	Best Choice
Weapon	Beacon of the Reed Sea / Wolf's Gravestone
Artifact	Crimson Witch of Flames 4pc
Sands	ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Goblet	Pyro DMG Bonus
Circlet	CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Talent Priority	Normal Attack = Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst
Key Constellations	C1 / C3
Best Team	Diluc + Xingqiu/Yelan + Bennett + Kazuha/Xianyun

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