Learn how to put together the best possible Albedo build
Want to learn how to create the best Albedo build in Genshin Impact?As the reclusive Chief Alchemist of the Knights of Favonius, Albedo’s alchemical skills are incredibly powerful — so powerful, in fact, that he often isolates himself in Dragonspine out of fear for the safety of others. When built well, the Geo Sword user can use these skills to give you the lead in almost any battle thanks to his incredible abilities as a sub DPS.
This guide will show you how to create the best Albedo build inGenshin Impact. Below we’ll cover everything you need to know about Albedo, including wishing, weapons, artifacts, ascension materials, talents, abilities, and constellations.
How to build Albedo as your sub DPS in Genshin Impact
Below we’ve put together our recommended set-up for Albedo as your party’s supporting DPS fighter.
Alternatives:Primordial Jade Cutter, Festering Desire
It might seem counterintuitive to pair a 3-star weapon with a 5-star character, but you’re in luck: Albedo’s best weapon is something you probably already have a few of. TheHarbinger of Dawnwill work wonders with Albedo, as he doesn’t really have a need for ATK and instead will benefit from this sword’s 10.2% CRIT DMG increase. In addition, when Albedo’s HP is above 90%, his CRIT Rate will increase by 14% with this sword equipped, giving him a well-rounded balance of CRIT Rate and DMG.
If you’re determined to equip Albedo with a fancier weapon,Primordial Jade CutterandFestering Desire(or any other sword with a CRIT buff) can also work, though we’d recommend the Harbinger of Dawn above these two as it provides a higher buff to his CRIT stats.
Set bonuses
Alternative:Archaic Petra
As a versatile character, Albedo’s best artifacts vary depending on what aspect of his build you’re looking to improve. If you need to add more shield strength to your team, theTenacity of the Millelith4-piece set is your best friend, increasing both shield strength and ATK when an Elemental Skill hits an opponent. On the other hand, if you’re looking to improve your team’s damage output, try equipping Albedo with theArchaic Petra4-piece set, which will give him a 15% Geo DMG Bonus and grant the applicants of a Crystallize reaction an Elemental DMG Bonus.
You’re going to want to pay close attention to the stats and substats on Albedo’s artifacts. Aim for a nice balance with the following:
When choosing which talents of Albedo’s to level first, your priority should fall on hisElemental Skill. When leveled enough, Albedo’s Solar Isotomas can deal massive amounts of damage to keep your team in the lead. Albedo’sElemental Burstis strong as well, so don’t let it trail too far behind his Skill. On the other hand, as a sub DPS character, Albedo’sNormal Attackis his weakest, so don’t prioritize this talent unless you’re determined to fully build him for any situation. Here’s what all of Albedo’s talents have to offer:
5* alternative:Keqing replacing Fischl as DPS
While almost any character can be built as a DPS character, most Geo characters work best in a sub DPS role (excluding Ningguang), meaning you’ll want a DPS alongside your Albedo. Many Electro characters likeFischlor 5*Keqingfill the DPS role perfectly while also triggering theCrystallize Elemental Reaction, though this can also be triggered by Hydro, Cryo, and Pyro.
Really you’re spoiled for choice when picking a DPS for Albedo, so pick your best character with any of those elements. In truth, as a 5* sub-DPS he shines brightest when paired with a 5* DPS character. But if your pulls haven’t been so lucky and your Wishes are in short supply, don’t feel like you need to go hunting for another rare character when Albedo can just as easily team up with any stalwart 4* DPS mains you have ready to hand.
If you’re on the hunt for a better defense strategy, pairing Albedo with another shield-wielding Geo character likeNoellewill grant you the Enduring Rock Elemental Resonance perk, which increases shield strength by 15% and buffs the damage dealt by characters actively using a shield.
Finally, when in doubt as to which fourth party member to deploy, it never hurts to sendBennettin with a full set of healing artifacts. Despite his unassuming appearance he’s one of the best characters in the game, and can hold his own in combat while providing healing buffs for the whole team.
To fully ascend Albedo, you’ll need the following materials:
Prithiva Topaz and Basalt Pillars can be obtained by defeating the Geo Hypostasis. You’ll have to kill a hefty number of Samachurls to save up enough Scrolls for Albedo as well. Finally, be sure to stop at Starsnatch Cliff whenever possible to pick it clean of Cecilias — these only spawn here, and you’ll need to make quite a few trips to gather Albedo’s required 168.
Looking to fully level Albedo’s talents? You’ll need the following materials:
To triple crown Albedo by fully levelling up all three of his talents, you’ll need to collect all of these materials three times over.You’ll be able to pick up Ballad books at the Forsaken Rift domain on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, while Scrolls can be earned by defeating Samachurls. The Childe boss drops Tusks of Monoceros Caeli, meaning you’ll need to fight Childe more than a few times to save for Albedo. Finally, if you’re looking to fully level Albedo’s talents by crowning them, you can do so with Crowns of Insight, obtained through limited-time events or by making offerings to the Frostbearing Tree and the Sacred Sakura.
Albedo is already pretty strong atConstellation 0, though if you’re looking to go the extra mile (and possibly shell out a little money in the process),Constellation 2Albedo is a good goal to have.Constellation 1will increase his Energy Recharge while Constellation 2 will create a massive DMG boost. These two Constellations create an excellent, well-rounded kit that keeps Albedo dealing consistent amounts of damage. If you’re looking to go even further, here’s what the rest of his Constellations will get you:
Experience has taught us that an Albedo rerun is a rare and precious thing, so if you’re planning on wishing for Albedo next time around, check out our guide ongetting charactersto learn the best ways to prep, or ourcodes listto get some freePrimogems!
That’s all the info we’ve got on Albedo! Why not check out ourcharacter tier listto see which other characters are good to wish for?
