Learn how to put together the best possible Itto build in Genshin Impact
How to build Arataki Itto as your main DPS in Genshin Impact
Itto is perfectly positioned to take on the main DPS role in your Genshin Impact party. While most Geo characters are better fitted for support roles, Itto comes kitted out with some absolutely blistering Normal Attacks that make up for the shortcomings associated with his elemental vision. Quite appropriate for a character who canonically refuses to cede the limelight, even once it’s become apparent to everyone else that his self-described brilliant powers are mostly just brute force and bluster.
Alternative:Whiteblind
TheRedhorn Stonethresheris far and away the best weapon in the game for Itto’s DPS build. It grants a massive increase to DEF, and then increases both Normal and Charged Attack DMG by scaling off of that DEF. As a Geo DPS, Itto will be leading with his weaponry far more than his elemental skills, so this focus on DEF and Normal Attack DMG is ideal.
However, if the 5-star Redhorn Stonethresher is out of your reach for the time being, a strong 4-star alternative is theWhiteblind. With this claymore equipped, Itto’s Normal or Charged hits will increase his base ATK and DEF for 6 seconds, an effect which can stack up to four times. It’s not quite as spectacular as the top choice, but it still gives a desirable bump to all the important stats.
Set bonuses:
Alternative:Retracting Bolide/Archaic Petra
As with weaponry, there is a clear choice of artifact set for Itto: theHusk of Opulent Dreams. Equipping just two pieces lends a hugely desirable 30% increase to Itto’s DEF, while the four-piece set allows you to put his tricky elemental skills to good use by stacking increases to DEF and Geo DMG when he lands a hit with Geo.
The second choice is less clear-cut, but I recommend either going all-in on theRetracting Bolideset, or mixing it with pieces from theArchaic Petraset. The Retracting Bolide increases shield strength by 35% at two pieces; and, more importantly, at 4 pieces it lends a 40% increase to Itto’s Normal and Charged Attack DMG when he’s protected by that shield — probably the most desirable effect from his secondary artifact choices. On the other hand, Archaic Petra at 2 pieces grants a very helpful 15% Geo DMG bonus, but its 4-piece effects aren’t all that useful for a DPS build and are best ignored in Itto’s case.
Since equipping a Plume of Death will always add to Itto’s all-important base ATK, artifact stat priority should focus on his DEF, Crits, and Geo DMG as follows:
Alternative:Royal Descent - Behold, Itto the Evil! (Elemental Burst)
Itto’s physical strength is his main source of power as a DPS, so focussing on hisFight Club LegendsNormal Attack first and foremost is a high priority, especially since it allows him to stack his Superlative Superstrength effect the quickest. If you’ve been following this build and have some Geo DMG bonuses from the artifact set, the secondary priority should be hisBehold, Itto the Evil!Elemental Burst, which converts his (by now hopefully very powerful) Normal Attacks to unavoidable Geo elemental damage for its duration.
Here’s a full list of Itto’s talents and what they do:
5-star alternative:Zhongli replacing Noelle on shield support
Since it can be hard (but very rewarding) to build a party around a Geo DPS, it’s important to put someone powerful in the sub DPS role.Bennettis a top-tier choice here: with careful management he can double up as a strong sub DPS and team healer, which can come in handy depending on your choice of shield support character (see below). Furthermore, his Pyro powers will react with Itto’s Geo element to trigger Crystallise, raising a shield that in turn will play a crucial role in enabling Gorou’s support abilities.
Quite pleasingly, Itto’s banner mateGoroumakes for excellent DEF support in his party. His mere presence alongside fellow Geo character Itto will trigger theEnduring Rock elemental resonance, raising the party’s interruption resistance when a shield is up. Having Gorou on the team can also increase Itto’s highly important DEF stats.
Itto works very well in a team that is almost entirely composed of Geo characters, so you should choose a Geo shield support if you can.Noelleis an excellent choice, since she’s all but free-to-play and can heal the entire party when her shield is active. However, if you have a powerful 5-star Geo shield character likeZhonglion hand, his impressive stats make him a better choice of shield support for Itto; just make sure you have another character (like Bennett) on hand to pick up the slack on healing the party.
To fully ascend Itto you need the following materials:
Slimes are the easiest materials to get hold of for Itto’s ascensions, as you can simply pick them up from any defeated Slime enemies of increasing difficulty. Onikabuto are beetles found exclusively in Itto’s native Inazuma in areas of high Electro concentration, while Riftborn Regalias are dropped by Lvl 30+ Golden Wolflords who make their hom in the region’s Tsurumi Island area. Finally, Prithiva Topaz pieces are obtainable through a number of means, primarily by defeating Normal or Weekly Geo bosses, gaining commission rewards, or buying them from the shopkeeper characters in either Mondstadt or Liyue.
To fully level up one of Itto’s talents, you’ll need the following materials. If you choose to triple crown all three of his talents, you’ll need to collect all of this three times over.
Slimes are gained from Slime enemies in the same way they are for Ascension materials. You can pick up the books required for Itto’s talents at the Forsaken Rift domain (Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday only), whileAshenHearts are awarded for completing the Narukami Island: Tenshukaku trounce domain at Lvl 70+. Finally, Crowns of Insight can be obtained through limited-time events or by making offerings to the Frostbearing Tree and the Sacred Sakura.
As a 5-star character, you’re unlikely to collect many of Itto’s constellations, and fortunately they’re not really essential to his build. Nevertheless, below is a full list of Itto’s Constellations if you’re lucky enough to pull him multiple times from the gacha:
That’s everything you need to know about putting together a powerful DPS build for Arataki Itto, Genshin Impact’s highly-anticipated buff oni character! To see where he stands in comparison to the game’s many other playable characters, check in with ourGenshin Impact character tier listto gauge the competition!
