Shikanoin Heizou vs Wanderer
Melee-style burst driver vs. a high-flying aerial hypercarry
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Shikanoin Heizou if…
- When you need a quickswap Anemo unit to trigger VV and deal burst damage
- In Taser teams where you prefer a melee-feeling driver
- If you lack 5-star Anemo hypercarries but have high constellations
Pick Wanderer if…
- When you want a dedicated hypercarry with superior vertical mobility
- For exploration-heavy gameplay where flight is a major advantage
- In teams built specifically to buff a single Anemo carry's personal damage
Wanderer offers significantly higher ceiling and unique flight mechanics, making him the superior dedicated carry. Heizou remains a competitive 4-star option for players who prefer quickswap burst windows and melee combat.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Shikanoin Heizou
- 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.
- Needs honest Energy Recharge or a battery friend before the kit feels smooth.
- Constellation breakpoints matter more than the C0 kit advertises.
Wanderer
- Strong single target and AoE Damage.
- Can fly, making Wanderer amazing for exploration.
- No Stamina used on charged attacks while in the air.
- Can easily be knocked out of the air making shielding important.
- Teambuilding often requires Faruzan, ideally at C6.
- Terrible at grouping and crowd control compared to most Anemo characters.
Shared Team Members
With Shikanoin Heizou
Faruzan provides Heizou with vital Anemo RES shred and Anemo DMG bonuses that significantly boost the impact of his Heartstopper Strike. Even at lower constellations, she helps battery his Burst, while C6 offers massive CRIT DMG buffs and additional grouping.
With Wanderer
Faruzan is the indispensable backbone of Wanderer teams, providing the massive Anemo DMG buffs and RES shred he needs to excel. Her C6 is particularly transformative, offering consistent off-field grouping and a 60% Anemo CRIT DMG bonus that maximizes his airborne attacks.
With Shikanoin Heizou
Bennett's Fantastic Voyage provides a massive ATK buff that scales Heizou's Heartstopper Strike to incredible levels. The Pyro infusion from his Burst also gives Heizou an easy element to Swirl, allowing him to quickly build Declension stacks for a full-power punch.
With Wanderer
Bennett provides the flat ATK buff Wanderer needs to overcome his lower base stats, while his Pyro application allows Wanderer to trigger his passive for a 30% ATK increase. The healing also provides a safety net while Wanderer is vulnerable in his Windfavored state.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Skyward Atlas
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Substats
Energy Recharge until roughly 175% > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK %
Weapon
Tulaytullah's Remembrance
Artifacts
Desert Pavilion Chronicle
Sands
ATK %
Goblet
Anemo DMG
Circlet
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK % > ATK > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge
Who Should You Pull?
- When you need a quickswap Anemo unit to trigger VV and deal burst damage
- In Taser teams where you prefer a melee-feeling driver
- If you lack 5-star Anemo hypercarries but have high constellations
- When you want a dedicated hypercarry with superior vertical mobility
- For exploration-heavy gameplay where flight is a major advantage
- In teams built specifically to buff a single Anemo carry's personal damage