Venti Build Guide — Best Weapons, Artifacts & Teams

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases Elemental Mastery by 60 / 75 / 90 / 105 / 1

Artifacts

Viridescent Venerer

Increases Swirl and Stellar Swirl reaction DMG by 60%. Decreases opponent's Elemental RES to the element infused in

Sands

Main stat

Goblet

Main stat

Circlet

Substats

Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery > ATK % > CRIT Rate

Strengths

Strong Small Target Crown Control.
Has a large variety of team options.
Easy to play.
Facilitates Exploration with his Wind current.

Weaknesses

Large enemies are not affected by Venti's Elemental Burst.
Elemental Burst can be difficult to place exactly where it is suppose to be.
Burst sometimes lifts the enemies too high and they can not be reached by the Main DPS anymore.

Talent Priority

Wind's Grand OdePriority: Max (10)

Crown priority on Venti: Wind's Grand Ode. Most of their value scales here.

Skyward SonnetPriority: High (8-10)

Level Venti's Skyward Sonnet after the priority talent; it smooths rotations and secondary damage.

Divine MarksmanshipPriority: Low (1-6)

Lowest ROI on Venti. Level Divine Marksmanship only after the rest of the kit is comfortable.

Substat Priority

SandsEM

GobletEM

CircletEM

SubstatsEnergy Recharge > Elemental Mastery > ATK % > CRIT Rate

CRIT Rate50

CRIT DMG170

Energy Recharge20%

Venti Standard Rotation

Standard

Whether you Build Venti as a Reaction DPS or Anemo DPS, the gameplay mostly remains the same. he is really not a hard character to play, he does not have any complicated rotation or anything like that. Venti's Elemental Skill Skyward Sonnet has two modes, a tap one and a hold:

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Whether you Build Venti as a Reaction DPS or Anemo DPS, the gameplay mostly remains the same.

Weapons

5-star Weapons

Elegy for the EndSBIS

Energy Recharge 55.1% · Base ATK 608

A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases Elemental Mastery by 60 / 75 / 90 / 105 / 120. When the Elemental Skills or Elemental Bursts of the character wielding this weapon hit opponents, that character gains a Sigil of Remembrance.

The Daybreak ChroniclesABIS

CRIT DMG 44.1% · Base ATK 674

The equipping character gains Stirring Dawn Breeze: 3s after leaving combat, Normal Attack, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst DMG is increased by 60% / 75% / 90% / 105% / 120%. While in combat, this DMG Bonus will decrease by 10% / 12.5% / 15% / 17.5% / 20% per second until it reaches 0%.

The StringlessABIS

Elemental Mastery 165 · Base ATK 510

Increases Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48%. The Stringless is the best 4-Star weapon you can use for Reaction Venti thanks to the amount of Elemental Mastery it provides, as well as the additional Elemental Skill and Burst DMG.

The Daybreak ChroniclesB

CRIT DMG 44.1% · Base ATK 674

Polar StarB

CRIT Rate 33.1% · Base ATK 608

Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG increased by 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24%. After a Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst hits an opponent, 1 stack of Ashen Nightstar will be gained for 12s.

RustB

Elemental Mastery 165 · Base ATK 510

Increases Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48%. Rust is Venti's best 4-Star option as a Main DPS since it provides a solid Normal Attack buff. At R5 you get a massive 80% buff.

Artifact Sets

SViridescent VenererBest in Slot

2pcAnemo DMG Bonus +15%

4pcIncreases Swirl and Stellar Swirl reaction DMG by 60%. Decreases opponent's Elemental RES to the element infused in the Swirl by 40% for 10s.

As an Anemo unit, Venti is able to use Viridescent Venerer. This set is perfect for amplifying the Elemental Reaction damage from his supporting team members by lowering the enemies' RES.

Sands

Goblet

Circlet

AA Day Carved From Rising Winds

2pcATK +18%.

4pcAfter a Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Elemental Skill, or Elemental Burst hits an opponent, gain the Blessing of Pastoral Winds effect for 6s: ATK is increased by 25%. If the equipping character has completed Witch's Homework, Blessing of Pastoral Winds will be upgraded to Resolve of Pastoral Winds, which additionally increases the CRIT Rate of the equipping character by 20%. This effect can be triggered even when the character is off-field.

A Day Carved From Rising Winds will be Venti's best artifact set for this build. It increases Venti's ATK, and if you completed his Witch's Homework, you will also gain a 20% increased CRIT Rate bonus.

Sands

Goblet

Circlet

BDesert Pavilion Chronicle

2pcAnemo DMG Bonus +15%

4pcWhen Charged Attacks hit opponents, the equipping character's Normal Attack SPD will increase by 10% while Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG will increase by 40% for 15s.

Since the other set is fairly new, you may already have very good stats on a Desert Pavilion Chronicle set, it can be a good alternative for Venti's build.

Sands

Goblet

Circlet

Team Compositions

Venti

Main DPS

Varka

Support

Nicole

Support

Durin

Sustain

Venti's Best Team composition. Venti is a very good option as off-field DPS for Varka, since he will fill both the Anemo and the Hexerei slot that Varka needs. Nicole has amazing synergy with Venti, increasing his DMG and at the same time granting some protection with her powerful shield.

Character Synergy

VentiMain DPS

Venti utilizes his Elemental Burst to group enemies, enabling high-damage reactions and providing elemental resistance shred to maximize the team's output.

VarkaSupport

Venti is a very good option as off-field DPS for Varka, since he will fill both the Anemo and the Hexerei slot that Varka needs. Venti also buffs all swirl DMG, which is a pretty good buff for Varka who deals mixed elemental DMG.

NicoleSupport

Nicole has amazing synergy with Venti, increasing his DMG and at the same time granting some protection with her powerful shield. Since both are Hexerei, they work pretty well together, activating each other's bonuses. Paired together with Durin they allow you to get the most DMG possible out of your Venti.

DurinSustain

Durin is the best Hexerei teammate for Venti, especially when you want to play Venti as your Main on-field DPS. He has a lot of synergy with Venti, and also offers very good buffs. Paired with Nicole they form the current best team possible for DPS Venti.

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Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackDivine Marksmanship

Performs up to 6 consecutive shots with a bow.

Normal Attack

Elemental SkillSkyward Sonnet

O wind upon which all hymns and songs fly, bear these earth-walkers up into the sky! Press Summons a Wind Domain at the enemy's location, dealing AoE Anemo DMG and launching enemies into the air. Hold Summons an even larger Wind Domain with Venti as the epicenter, dealing AoE Anemo DMG and launching affected enemies into the air. After unleashing the Hold version of this ability, Venti rides the wind into the air. Enemies hit by Skyward Sonnet will fall to the ground slowly.

Elemental Skill

Elemental BurstWind's Grand Ode

Fires off an arrow made of countless coalesced winds, creating a huge Stormeye that sucks in opponents and deals continuous Anemo DMG. Elemental Absorption If the Stormeye comes into contact with Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro, it will deal additional elemental DMG of that type. Elemental Absorption may only occur once per use. Many hymns written in praise of the Anemo Archon have been lost to time. This one sings of his mastery over the wind.

Elemental Burst

1st Ascension PassiveWindrider

Decreases gliding Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%. Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

Passive

4th Ascension PassiveEmbrace of Winds

Holding Skyward Sonnet creates an upcurrent that lasts for 20s.

Passive

Utility PassiveStormeye

Regenerates 15 Energy for Venti after the effects of Wind's Grand Ode end. If an Elemental Absorption occurred, this also restores 15 Energy to all characters of that corresponding element in the party.

Passive

Constellations

C1Splitting GalesPull Target

Fires 2 additional arrows per Aimed Shot, each dealing 33% of the original arrow's DMG. Additionally, 2 extra arrows that track opponents will be fired per Windsunder Arrow, each dealing 20% of the original arrow's DMG. This effect can be triggered once every 0.25s.

Is it worth getting?

C1 (Splitting Gales) matters on Venti: Fires 2 additional arrows per Aimed Shot, each dealing 33% of the original arrow's DMG. Real stop if you play them weekly.

C2Breeze of Reminiscence

Skyward Sonnet decreases opponents' Anemo RES and Physical RES by 24% for 10s. Additionally, after unleashing the Elemental Burst Wind's Grand Ode, Venti gains the Wherever a Breeze Blows effect, and the cooldown for his Elemental Skill Skyward Sonnet is reset. After a Windsunder Arrow hits an opponent, there is also a 25% chance for Venti to gain the Wherever a Breeze Blows effect. Wherever a Breeze Blows When pressing to unleash the Elemental Skill Skyward Sonnet, 300% of the original amount of DMG is dealt. This effect lasts for 15s and is removed after Venti presses to use the Elemental Skill Skyward Sonnet.

Is it worth getting?

Venti's C2 (Breeze of Reminiscence) helps when you lean into that part of the kit: Skyward Sonnet decreases opponents' Anemo RES and Physical RES by 24% for 10s.

C3Ode to Thousand Winds

Increases the Level of Wind's Grand Ode by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Pure talent bump on Venti's Wind's Grand Ode. Pick it up after the nodes that change the rotation, not before.

C4Hurricane of Freedom

After unleashing his Elemental Skill Skyward Sonnet or Elemental Burst Wind's Grand Ode, Venti and his own active party members gain a 25% Anemo DMG Bonus for 10s.

Is it worth getting?

Venti's C4 (Hurricane of Freedom) helps when you lean into that part of the kit: After unleashing his Elemental Skill Skyward Sonnet or Elemental Burst Wind's Grand Ode, Venti and his own active party members gain a 25%….

C5Concerto dal Cielo

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

Is it worth getting?

C5 levels Skyward Sonnet by 3 for Venti. Solid for mains; skippable if you only needed earlier breakpoints.

C6Storm of Defiance

Targets who take DMG from Wind's Grand Ode have their Anemo RES decreased by 20%. If an Elemental Absorption occurred, then their RES towards the corresponding Element is also decreased by 20%. Additionally, the DMG Venti deals to these opponents will gain a CRIT DMG Bonus of 100%.

Is it worth getting?

Nice-to-have on Venti — Storm of Defiance: Targets who take DMG from Wind's Grand Ode have their Anemo RES decreased by 20%. Not a must-pull breakpoint for most accounts.

C0 Venti is complete enough for endgame — strong Small Target Crown Control.

Alternatives to Venti

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

XianyunAnemoSupport

Xianyun leans on White Clouds at Dawn, which increases AoE DMG of the Plunging Attack and also generates more Energy on the final attack. Same Anemo Support neighborhood as Venti (Skyward Sonnet: summons a Wind Domain at the enemy's location, dealing AoE Anemo DMG and), with different field-time and supports.

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PruneAnemoSupport

Prune leans on Ring-A-Ding-Ding! Hexhunter Chime, which unleash the wind's might to defeat the evil witch and save Descartes!. Same Anemo Support neighborhood as Venti (Skyward Sonnet: summons a Wind Domain at the enemy's location, dealing AoE Anemo DMG and), with different field-time and supports.

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FaruzanAnemoSupport

Faruzan's Wind Realm of Nasamjnin deals AoE Anemo DMG to nearby opponents. Direct peer to Venti — pick whoever already matches your supports and comfort animations.

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IfaAnemoSupport

Where Ifa goes hard is Airborne Disease Prevention: it gains 80 Nightsoul points and enters the Nightsoul's Blessing state. Same Anemo Support neighborhood as Venti (Skyward Sonnet: summons a Wind Domain at the enemy's location, dealing AoE Anemo DMG and), with different field-time and supports.

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