
Passive: Bane of the Soft
Base ATK 354 · Substat HP 46.9%Lv90 R1
Paimon's Bargains / BannerStrongest on Zhongli, Yaoyao, Thoma in our guide rankings, riding Bane of the Soft. Buy from Bargains when a permanent main needs it — do not stockpile copies early.
Base ATK
354
Secondary
HP 46.9%
Bane of the Soft
Increases DMG against slimes by 40%.
Available from Paimon's Bargains on rotation. R1 is enough for most roles; buy extras only when the wielder is a permanent fixture.

Recommended
Shield Support
Increases DMG against slimes by 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80%. Black Tassel is Zhongli's strongest pure shield option due to its HP% stat. It is an extremely easy to obtain and is ideal when your only goal is maximizing the strength of his Jade Shield.

Recommended
Healer
3★ craftable/findable. HP% substat directly scales her healing. Extremely accessible F2P choice.

Shield Support
From characters who rank this weapon in their top two options.
Arlecchino
Zhongli #2



This team maximizes Arlecchino's personal damage through constant Vaporize triggers and significant ATK buffs. Zhongli's shield provides the necessary protection for Arlecchino's health-restricted kit while simultaneously lowering enemy elemental resistance.
View teamArlecchino
Zhongli #2



This Geo-Pyro hybrid composition focuses on Arlecchino's sustained DPS augmented by Geo resonance and high-damage off-field sub-DPS. Zhongli and Chiori provide reliable damage while ensuring the team benefits from increased shield strength and damage bonuses.
View teamArlecchino
Zhongli #2



A variation of the Vaporize team, this composition exchanges Yelan for Xingqiu to gain increased survivability and consistent Hydro application. The team excels in stability, using Zhongli's shred and Xingqiu's damage reduction to keep Arlecchino safe.
View teamDendro
Zhongli #2



This team is built around maximizing Lunar Bloom reactions by leveraging powerful Dendro application and resistance reduction. Zhongli provides the essential defensive stability to allow the team to focus entirely on elemental reaction frequency and damage.
View team| Weapon | Base ATK | Secondary | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 354 | HP 46.9% | 4★ |
![]() | 565 | HP 27.6% | 4★ |
![]() | 510 | HP 41.3% | 5★ |
![]() | 401 | CRIT Rate 23.4% | 4★ |
![]() | 454 | CRIT Rate 36.8% | 4★ |
![]() | 454 | Elemental Mastery 221 | 4★ |