Learn how to put together the best possible Sucrose build
Want to learn how to create the best Sucrose build in Genshin Impact?Anemo Catalyst user Sucrose is a bio-alchemist and the shy assistant of Albedo. Despite her timid personality, Anemo Catalyst user Sucrose is definitely not afraid to use her alchemical abilities in battle and serves as a 4-star substitute for 5-star Anemo characters likeVentiandKazuha— essentially, she’s a sub-DPS great at crowd control and applying the Swirl reaction.
This guide will show you how to create the best Sucrose build inGenshin Impact. Below we’ll cover everything you need to know about Sucrose, including wishing, weapons, artifacts, ascension materials, talents, abilities, and constellations.
Best Genshin Impact Sucrose build for sub-DPS
Alternatives:Mappa Mare, Thrilling Tales of the Dragon Slayers
Sucrose is especially strong with theSkyward Atlas, which increases Elemental DMG Bonus by 12%. However, if you’re using the 4-star Sucrose, chances are you might not have 5-star weapons in your inventory. In this case,Mappa Mareis your best friend — this nifty Catalyst will grant you an 8% Elemental DMG bonus upon triggering anelemental reaction, which you’ll be doing constantly with Sucrose. Finally, despite its 3-star rarity,Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayersis another great option for Sucrose. It increases the ATK of its user when they switch back out into the field, and since she’s a sub-DPS, you’ll be switching Sucrose back in often.
Alternatives:Wanderer’s Troupe, Instructor
All of Sucrose’s attacks deal Anemo DMG, meaning anything that can boost her Anemo abilities will be your best friend. Luckily, there’s an artifact set that’s perfect for this:Viridescent Venerer. When used as a 4-piece set, these artifacts will give you a 15% Anemo DMG bonus and increase Swirl DMG by 60% while decreasing the opponent’s resistance to the element infused in the Swirl by 40%.
Not feeling up for the Viridescent Venerer set? TheWanderer’s Troupeset is also a nice option for Sucrose that will increase her Elemental Mastery and Charged Attack DMG. Finally, theInstructorkit is a much more attainable set that provides the same Elemental Mastery buff, though we’d recommend using the Viridescent Venerer set whenever possible.
When selecting stats for Sucrose’s artifacts, you’ll want to have a variety of Elemental Mastery, Energy Recharge, Anemo DMG Bonus, and ATK%. Sucrose’s kit will be improved greatly with the addition of any of these. Ideally, her artifact stats and substats should look something like this:
All of Sucrose’s talents deal Anemo DMG and apply the Swirl reaction, meaning you don’t need to prioritize a certain one of her talents. Instead,try keeping the levels of Sucrose’s talents even. If you only have the resources to invest in one of her talents, invest in the one that you use the most, which will likely be herElemental Skillfirst if you’re using her as a sub-DPS. Here’s everything Sucrose can do in battle:
5-star alternative:Diluc replacing Yanfei as DPS
Undoubtedly, Sucrose’s strongest combat move is her ability to inflict Swirl; which, in addition to sweeping up enemies for easier group attacks, is capable of spreading her teammates' Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro damage across the entire afflicted crowd as well. Therefore, Sucrose makes an excellent sub-DPS/support character for basically any DPS in possession of those elements. I’ve opted forDilucin this example, withYanfeias the 4-star alternative, to create a high-damage Pyro-led team; but you can absolutely feel free to sub in your best DPS (5-stars encouraged if you have any) whose element spreads in the Swirl. Sucrose is one of our favourite support characters in the game for this very reason, as she fits into almost any non-Geo-focussed team.
Xingqiu, like Sucrose, is one of the game’s absolute best 4-star sub-DPS/support characters. Furthermore, as a Hydro character, his element will react in the Swirl, which can be absolutely devastating alongside a DPS with Pyro/Cryo/Electro as their element. With Sucrose, Xingqiu, and a Pyro DPS on the team, you can frequently just drop all three of their elemental skills and then stand back and watch groups of enemies expire without even touching your normal weapons.
Round this team out withBennettas your healer. Not only is he one of the best healers in the game and surprisingly easy to obtain at a 4-star rarity, but his Pyro resonance with the main DPS will increase the whole party’s attack powers by 25%, as well as reducing their susceptibility to incoming Cryo by 40%. Or, if you’ve opted for a different element in the DPS seat, his Pyro element will be invaluable for utility purposes and to throw into the Swirl.
To fully ascend Sucrose, you’ll need:
Ascending Sucrose will require you to fight the Anemo Hypostasis, which will net you Vayuda Turquoise and Hurricane Seeds. You’ll also need to fight Whopperflowers around Teyvat for their Nectar. As for Windwheel Asters, head to the Statue of the Seven near Windrise to find plenty.
To fully level all three of Sucrose’s talents, you’ll need 9 Teachings of Freedom, 63 Guides to Freedom, 114 Philosophies of Freedom, 18 Whopperflower Nectar, 66 Shimmering Nectar, 93 Energy Nectar, 18 Spirit Lockets of Boreas, 3 Crowns of Insight, and 4,957,500 Mora. Per every one talent, that comes out to the following:
As always, Nectar can be obtained by fighting Whopperflowers. Sucrose’s Freedom books can be earned by completing the Forsaken Rift domain on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays, while Spirit Lockets of Boreas are dropped by Andrius during the Wolf of the North Challenge. Finally, Crowns of Insight can be obtained through limited-time events or by making offerings to the Frostbearing Tree and the Sacred Sakura.
Unlike many of Genshin’s stronger characters, Sucrose requires some Constellations to reach her full potential.Constellation 1andConstellation 6both add vital aspects to her build. UnlockingConstellation 4(which you’ll get anyway if you’re on your way to Constellation 6) is also a great move, as it drastically decreases her Elemental Skill’s cooldown period, giving her potential to deal massive amounts of damage. Long story short, if you’re planning on adding Sucrose to your team and want her to be at her best, be prepared to do some wishing. Here’s everything the alchemist’s Constellations have in store:
Sucrose is a 4-star character, meaning she can potentially be added to your team at any time. While she can be earned by wishing on anybanner, your chances will be raised the next time she’s featured on a 5-star character’s banner with a boosted drop rate.
If you’re planning on wishing for Sucrose, 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 Sucrose! Why not check out ourcharacter tier listto see which other characters are good to wish for?
