Overview
Quick Build
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
4-Piece recommended
Sands
ATK%
Main stat
Goblet
DMG%
Main stat
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Substats
Energy Recharge until roughly 175% > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK %
Strengths
- Heartstopper Strike increased for each stack of Declension which can be gained by applying Swirl to enemies.
- Windmuster Kick heizou leaps into the air and performs an AoE kick that sucks enemies together and blasts them.
- Gives Main DPS coverage that shows up in both Abyss and Theater when built.
- Posts C-tier Spiral Abyss and C in Imaginary Theater on our content ratings strip.
Weaknesses
- Needs honest Energy Recharge or a battery friend before the kit feels smooth.
- Constellation breakpoints matter more than the C0 kit advertises.
Talent Priority
Start Shikanoin Heizou's talent materials on Elemental Skill; it's what you actually press every rotation.
On Shikanoin Heizou, Normal Attack is the second stop — take it to 8–10 once the primary talent is online.
Shikanoin Heizou's Elemental Burst can sit low; it barely moves clear times versus their other talents.
Substat Priority
Cast Skill then Burst each rotation.
Follow the recommended rotation for optimal Shikanoin Heizou performance.
Weapons
5-star Weapons
4-star Weapons
Artifact Sets
Recommended artifact set for this build.
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Recommended artifact set for this build.
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Recommended artifact set for this build.
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Team Compositions
Shikanoin Heizou
Main DPS
Fischl
Support
Xingqiu
Support
Beidou
Sustain
This Taser team is built for fast combat with quick-swapping characters. Heizou is our main DPS, taking the most active position on-field position while the rest of the team jumps in and out with their abilities. This team doesn't have a set rotation and simply follows which ever teammate is needed for your elemental reactions.
Heizou acts as the on-field driver, using his fast Anemo infusions to trigger Swirls and activate Fischl and Xingqiu's off-field coordinated attacks. His Skill delivers massive concentrated damage once fully stacked through reactions.
Fischl provides consistent off-field Electro application through Oz, enabling constant Electro-Charged reactions. Her A4 passive triggers additional lightning strikes whenever Heizou triggers an Electro Swirl.
Xingqiu's Raincutter provides the Hydro application necessary for Taser reactions while offering damage reduction and minor healing. His coordinated attacks scale perfectly with Heizou's rapid normal attack strings.
Beidou provides essential AoE Electro damage and a shield through her Burst, complementing the team's single-target focus. Her damage reduction stacks with Xingqiu's, making the team extremely resilient.
Talents & Constellations
Talents
Shikanoin Heizou performs a sequence of Catalyst-based Normal Attacks.
When you press the skill, you will unleash a blast of Anemo damage. This damage is increased for each stack of Declension which can be gained by applying Swirl to enemies. You can also charge the skill by holding it down to manually build stacks.
Heizou leaps into the air and performs an AoE kick that sucks enemies together and blasts them with Anemo damage. In addition, any enemy that is sucked up by the skill and is already affected by Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro will take extra damage. This can afflict upto 4 enemies.
Constellations
For 5s after Shikanoin Heizou takes the field, his Normal Attack SPD is increased by 15%. He also gains 1 Declension stack for Heartstopper Strike. This effect can be triggered once every 10s.
Is it worth getting?
Shikanoin Heizou's C1 (Named Juvenile Casebook) helps when you lean into that part of the kit: For 5s after Shikanoin Heizou takes the field, his Normal Attack SPD is increased by 15%.
The pull effect of the Arresting Windtunnel created by Windmuster Kick is enhanced, and its duration is increased to 1s.
Is it worth getting?
Strong C2 for Shikanoin Heizou: The pull effect of the Arresting Windtunnel created by Windmuster Kick is enhanced, and its duration is increased to 1s. Prioritize before cosmetics-only nodes.
- Increases the Level of Heartstopper Strike by 3. - Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Is it worth getting?
Pure talent bump on Shikanoin Heizou's Heartstopper Strike. Pick it up after the nodes that change the rotation, not before.
The first Windmuster Iris explosion in each Windmuster Kick will regenerate 9 Elemental Energy for Shikanoin Heizou. Every subsequent explosion in that Windmuster Kick will each regenerate an additional 1.5 Energy for Heizou.
Is it worth getting?
Situational for Shikanoin Heizou's Tome of Lies: The first Windmuster Iris explosion in each Windmuster Kick will regenerate 9 Elemental Energy for Shikanoin Heizou. Take it if you already own earlier constellations.
- Increases the Level of Windmuster Kick by 3. - Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Is it worth getting?
Pure talent bump on Shikanoin Heizou's Windmuster Kick. Pick it up after the nodes that change the rotation, not before.
Each Declension stack will increase the CRIT Rate of the Heartstopper Strike unleashed by 4%. When Heizou possesses Conviction, this Heartstopper Strike's CRIT DMG is increased by 32%.
Is it worth getting?
Strong C6 for Shikanoin Heizou: Each Declension stack will increase the CRIT Rate of the Heartstopper Strike unleashed by 4%. Prioritize before cosmetics-only nodes.
C0 Shikanoin Heizou is complete enough for endgame — heartstopper Strike increased for each stack of Declension which can be gained by applying Swirl….
Alternatives to Shikanoin Heizou
Not sure Shikanoin Heizou is right for you? Compare against other characters to find your best pull.
Wanderer's Hanega: Song of the Wind entering the Windfavored state. Competes with Shikanoin Heizou for the same seat; the better fit is the kit your roster already feeds.
Chasca leans on Spirit Reins, Shadow Hunt, which gains 80 Nightsoul points and enters the Nightsoul's Blessing state. Direct peer to Shikanoin Heizou — pick whoever already matches your supports and comfort animations.
Varka leans on Windbound Execution, which increased, and he cannot perform Plunging Attacks. Competes with Shikanoin Heizou for the same seat; the better fit is the kit your roster already feeds.
“Pressurized Floe” deals Cryo DMG and enters Pers Timer for 10s changing the Elemental Skill to Shattering Pressure — Cryo reactions instead of Shikanoin Heizou’s Anemo kit.