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Diluc
PyroClaymoreMondstadt★★★★★

Diluc

Published Jul 17, 2026 · Updated v6.7
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Diluc is a 5-star Pyro Claymore character in Genshin Impact who primarily functions as an On-Field DPS. Searing Onslaught enters CD if not cast again within a short period. Pyro Infusion will not be lost if you swap characters and swap back to Diluc. Diluc stays a good pull while you still need a reliable Pyro Main DPS with Searing Onslaught. Low damage compared to other Main DPS, especially Pyro characters.

Diluc is a 5-star Pyro Claymore character in Genshin Impact who primarily functions as an On-Field DPS.

ClaymorePyroMain DPS

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

Wolf's Gravestone

Increases ATK by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. On hit, attacks against opponents with less than 30% HP increase all party

Artifacts

Marechaussee Hunter

When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.

Sands

ATK % / Elemental Mastery

Main stat

Goblet

Pyro DMG

Main stat

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

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

Strengths

  • Pyro Infusion will not be lost if you swap characters and swap back to Diluc.
  • Great Shield breaking having both Pyro and Blunt DMG.
  • Elemental Burst only costs 40 Energy.

Weaknesses

  • Low damage compared to other Main DPS, especially Pyro characters.
  • First Ascension Passive increases Charged Attack damage which is rarely used.
  • Diluc's best weapons are simply stat sticks and not tailored for him.

Talent Priority

1
Normal AttackPriority: Max (10)

Start Diluc's talent materials on Normal Attack; it's what you actually press every rotation.

2
Elemental SkillPriority: High (8-10)

On Diluc, Elemental Skill is the second stop — take it to 8–10 once the primary talent is online.

3
Elemental BurstPriority: Low (1-6)

Park Diluc's Elemental Burst last (or skip). Resources are better spent on Skill/Burst breakpoints.

Substat Priority

1
SandsATK % / Elemental Mastery
2
GobletPyro DMG
3
CircletCRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
4
SubstatsCRIT Rate/DMG > ATK % > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge
5
HP18,000-22,000
6
ATK1,800-2,200
7
CRIT Rate60-75%
Diluc Standard Rotation
Standard

Diluc is a straightforward on-field DPS whose gameplay revolves around chaining his Elemental Skill between Normal Attacks to maximize damage output. His Elemental Skill can be cast three times in quick succession, allowing him to weave Normal Attacks between each cast. This creates a smooth rotatio

See build guide

Diluc is a straightforward on-field DPS whose gameplay revolves around chaining his Elemental Skill between Normal Attacks to maximize damage output.

Weapons

5-star Weapons

1
Wolf's Gravestone

ATK 49.6% · Base ATK 608

2
Serpent Spine

CRIT Rate 27.6% · Base ATK 510

3
Blackcliff Slasher

CRIT DMG 55.1% · Base ATK 510

4
The Unforged

ATK 49.6% · Base ATK 608

5
Mailed Flower

Elemental Mastery 110 · Base ATK 565

6
Rainslasher

Elemental Mastery 165 · Base ATK 510

7
Prototype Archaic

ATK 27.6% · Base ATK 565

Artifact Sets

Marechaussee Hunter
SMarechaussee HunterBest in Slot
2pcNormal and Charged Attack DMG +15%
4pcWhen current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.
Marechaussee Hunter is Dilucs best artifact set when played with Furina, as it provides a large amount of CRIT Rate through its passive, allowing Diluc to focus more on CRIT DMG and ATK scaling.

Sands

ATK % / Elemental Mastery

Goblet

Pyro DMG

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Crimson Witch of Flames
ACrimson Witch of Flames
2pcPyro DMG Bonus +15%
4pcIncreases Overloaded, Burning, and Burgeon DMG by 40%. Increases Vaporize and Melt DMG by 15%. Using Elemental Skill increases the 2-Piece Set Bonus by 50% of its starting value for 10s. Max 3 stacks.
Crimson Witch of Flames is Dilucs classic best-in-slot artifact set, providing Pyro DMG Bonus and significantly increasing Vaporize and Melt damage, making it the most consistent option across all teams.

Sands

ATK % / Elemental Mastery

Goblet

Pyro DMG

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Team Compositions

Diluc

Diluc

Main DPS

Citlali

Citlali

Support

Bennett

Bennett

Support

Xianyun

Xianyun

Sustain

This team leverages Xianyun's plunge-enabling mechanics to maximize Diluc's damage potential through frequent Melt reactions. Citlali provides consistent off-field Cryo application and Elemental RES shred, creating a high-output core for Diluc's elemental strikes.

Character Synergy
Diluc
DilucMain DPS

Utilizes Elemental Skill and Plunge Attacks to maintain high Pyro uptime for reactions.

Citlali
CitlaliSupport

Applies consistent off-field Cryo and shreds Elemental RES to enable Melt reactions.

Bennett
BennettSupport

Grants a flat ATK buff via his Elemental Burst and enables Pyro resonance for the team.

Xianyun
XianyunSustain

Enables Plunging Attacks via the Starwicker effect and provides party-wide healing.

Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackTempered Sword

Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes.

Normal Attack
Elemental SkillSearing Onslaught

Performs a forward slash that deals Pyro DMG. This skill can be consecutively used 3 times. Enters CD if not cast again within a short period. _The slashes represent the values that Diluc holds dear: one for justice, one for courage, and one for duty._

Elemental Skill
Elemental BurstDawn

Releases intense flames to knock back nearby opponents, dealing Pyro DMG. The flames then converge into the weapon, summoning a Phoenix that flies forward and deals massive Pyro DMG to all opponents in its path. The Phoenix explodes upon reaching its destination, causing a large amount of AoE Pyro DMG. The searing flames that run down his blade cause it to be infused with Pyro. The only reason to walk in the darkness is to light it up. Behold, that fleeing light in the dead of night is the herald of the coming dawn.

Elemental Burst
1st Ascension PassiveRelentless

Diluc's Charged Attack Stamina Cost is decreased by 50%, and its duration is increased by 3s.

Passive
4th Ascension PassiveBlessing of Phoenix

The Pyro Infusion provided by Dawn lasts for 4s longer. Additionally, Diluc gains 20% Pyro DMG Bonus during the duration of this effect.

Passive
Utility PassiveTradition of the Dawn Knight

Refunds 15% of the ore used when crafting Claymore-type weapons.

Passive

Constellations

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C1
2
C2
3
C3
4
C4
5
C5
6
C6
C1ConvictionPull Target

Diluc deals 15% more DMG to opponents whose HP is above 50%.

Is it worth getting?

Diluc's Conviction is a high-value stop: Diluc deals 15% more DMG to opponents whose HP is above 50%.

C2Searing Ember

When Diluc takes DMG, his ATK increases by 10% and his ATK SPD increases by 5%. Lasts for 10s. This effect can stack up to 3 times and can only occur once every 1.5s.

Is it worth getting?

Nice-to-have C2 (Searing Ember): When Diluc takes DMG, his ATK increases by 10% and his ATK SPD increases by 5%. Lasts for 10s. This effect can stack up

C3Fire and SteelPull Target

Increases the Level of Searing Onslaught by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Pure talent bump on Diluc's Searing Onslaught. Pick it up after the nodes that change the rotation, not before.

C4Flowing FlamePull Target

Casting Searing Onslaught in rhythm greatly increases damage dealt. 2s after casting Searing Onslaught, casting the next Searing Onslaught in the combo deals 40% additional DMG. This effect lasts for 2s.

Is it worth getting?

Strong C4 for Diluc: Casting Searing Onslaught in rhythm greatly increases damage dealt. Prioritize before cosmetics-only nodes.

C5Phoenix, Harbinger of DawnPull Target

Increases the Level of Dawn by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Diluc's C5 adds +3 levels to Dawn. Multiplier bump only — take it after kit-defining nodes if you're already invested.

C6Flaming Sword, Nemesis of the DarkPull Target

After casting Searing Onslaught, the next 2 Normal Attacks within the next 6s will have their DMG and ATK SPD increased by 30%. Additionally, Searing Onslaught will not interrupt the Normal Attack combo.

Is it worth getting?

C6 (Flaming Sword, Nemesis of the Dark) matters on Diluc: After casting Searing Onslaught, the next 2 Normal Attacks within the next 6s will have their DMG and ATK SPD increased by 30%. Real stop if you play them weekly.

C0 Diluc is fully functional. Pyro Infusion will not be lost if you swap characters and swap back to Diluc.

Alternatives to Diluc

Not sure Diluc is right for you? Compare against other characters to find your best pull.

Gaming
GamingPyroMain DPS

Gaming leans on Bestial Ascent, which this Plunging Attack is Pyro DMG and Gaming will consume HP while doing his Plunging Attack. Direct peer to Diluc — pick whoever already matches your supports and comfort animations.

Read Comparison
Hu Tao
Hu TaoPyroMain DPS

Hu Tao answers with Guide to Afterlife (increases damage and interruption resistance). Same Pyro Main DPS neighborhood as Diluc (Searing Onslaught: deals Pyro DMG), with different field-time and supports.

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Klee
KleePyroMain DPS

Klee leans on Jumpy Dumpty, which when thrown, Jumpy Dumpty bounces thrice, igniting and dealing AoE Pyro DMG with every bounce. Competes with Diluc for the same seat; the better fit is the kit your roster already feeds.

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Lyney
LyneyPyroMain DPS

Where Lyney goes hard is Card Force Translocation: it summons a Grin-Malkin Hat on the field and consume a portion of Lyney's HP (if he is above 60% HP). Direct peer to Diluc — pick whoever already matches your supports and comfort animations.

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