Cyno Build Guide – Genshin Impact

CYNO BIO

• Star Rank: 5 ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
• Alternative Names: None
• Title: Judicator of Secrets
• Organization / Circle: Sumeru Akademiya, Temple of Silence
• Origin: Sumeru
• Constellation: Lupus Aureus
• Vision / Element: Electro/Lightning
• Weapon: Polearm

Cyno is a playable 5-star Electro character in Genshin Impact. As the General Mahamatra, Cyno leads the Matra and strikes fear into the hearts of researchers of the Sumeru Akademiya. Check this Cyno build guide to know the best weapons, best artifacts, and best members for him.

He has a unique sense of humor that never fails to leave a deep impression.

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CYNO TALENTS (ABILITIES)

Invoker’s Spear – Normal Attack

• Normal Attack: Performs up to four consecutive spear strikes.
• Charged Attack: Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to enemies along the way.
• Plunging Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

Secret Rite: Chasmic Soulfarer – Elemental Skill

• Performs a swift thrust, dealing Electro DMG to opponents along the path.
• When Cyno is under the Pathsworn Pathclearer state triggered by the Elemental Burst “Sacred Rite: Wolf’s Swiftness,” he will instead unleash a Mortuary Rite that deals thunderous AoE Electro DMG and extends the duration of Pathsworn Pathclearer.

Sacred Rite: Wolf’s Swiftness – Elemental Burst

• Calls upon a divine spirit to indwell him, morphing into the Pactsworn Pathclearer.
  • Pactsworn Pathclearer: Cyno’s Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks will be converted to Electro DMG that cannot be overridden. Cyno’s Elemental Mastery and resistance to interruption will increase, and he gains immunity to Electro-Charged DMG. This effect will be canceled when Cyno leaves the field and lasts a maximum of 18s.

Featherfall Judgment – 1st Ascension Passive

• When Cyno is in the Pactsworn Pathclearer state activated by Sacred Rite: Wolf’s Swiftness, Cyno will enter the Endseer stance at intervals. If he activates Secret Rite: Chasmic Soulfarer while affected by this stance, he will activate the Judication effect, increasing the DMG of this Secret Rite: Chasmic Soulfarer by 35%, and firing off 3 Duststalker Bolts that deal 100% of Cyno’s ATK as Electro DMG.
• Duststalker Bolt DMG is considered Elemental Skill DMG.

Authority Over the Nine Bows – 4th Ascension Passive

• Cyno’s DMG values will be increased based on his Elemental Mastery as follows:
  • Pactsworn Pathclearer’s Normal Attack DMG is increased by 150% of his Elemental Mastery.
  • Duststalker Bolt DMG from his Passive Talent Featherfall Judgment is increased by 250% of his Elemental Mastery.

The Gift of Silence – Utility Passive

• Gains 25% more rewards when dispatched on a Sumeru Expedition for 20 hours.

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BEST WEAPONS FOR CYNO

Late Game Weapons – 5 Star Weapons

• Staff of the Scarlet Sands

• Primordial Jade Winged Spear – On hit, increases ATK by 3.2/3.9/4.6/5.3/6% for 6s, Max 7 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While in posession of the maximum possible stacks, DMG dealt is increased by 12/15/18/21/24%.

• Staff of Homa – HP increased by 20/25/30/35/40%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 0.8/1/1.2/1.4/1.6% of the wielder’s Max HP. When the wielder’s HP is less than 50%, this ATK bonus is increased by an additional 1/1.2/1.4/1.6/1.8% of Max HP.

Mid Game Weapons – 4 Star Weapons

• Kitain Cross Spear – Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 6%. After Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the character loses 3 Energy but regenerates 3 Energy every 2s for the next 6s. This effect can occur once every 10s. Can be triggered even when the character is not on the field.

• Deathmatch – If there are at least 2 opponents nearby, ATK is increased by 16% and DEF is increased by 16%. If there are less than 2 opponents nearby, ATK is increased by 24%.

Early Game Weapons – 3 Star Weapons

• White Tassel – Increases Normal Attack DMG by 24/30/36/42/48%.

• Halberd – Normal Attacks deal an additional 160/200/240/280/320% DMG. Can only occur once every 10s.

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BEST ARTIFACTS FOR CYNO

Electro Reaction Main DPS Build

• Gilded Dreams x4
  • 2 Pieces: Elemental Mastery +80
  • 4 Pieces: Within 8s of triggering an Elemental Reaction, the character equipping this will obtain buffs based on the Elemental Type of the other party members. ATK is increased by 14% for each member whose Elemental Type is the same as the equipping character, and EM is increased by 50 for every member with a different Elemental Type. Each of the buffs will count up to 3 characters. This effect can be triggered once every 8s and even when not on the field.
• Stat Priority
  • Sands of Eon: Elemental Mastery or ATK%
  • Goblet of Eonothem: Electro DMG Bonus
  • Circlet of Logos: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
• Substats
  • ATK%
  • CRIT Rate
  • CRIT DMG
  • Elemental Mastery
  • Energy Recharge

Electro DPS Build

• Thundering Fury x4
  • 2 Pieces: Electro DMG Bonus +15%
  • 4 Pieces: Increases damage caused by Overloaded, Electro-Charged, Superconduct, and Hyperbloom by 40%, and the DMG Bonus conferred by Aggravate is increased by 20%. When Quicked or the aforementioned Elemental Reactions are triggered, Elemental Skill CD is decreased by 1s. Can only occur once every 0.8s
• Stat Priority
  • Sands of Eon: Elemental Mastery or ATK%
  • Goblet of Eonothem: Electro DMG Bonus
  • Circlet of Logos: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
• Substats
  • ATK%
  • CRIT Rate
  • CRIT DMG
  • Elemental Mastery

Normal Attack Build

• Gladiator’s Finale x4
  • 2 Pieces: ATK +18%.
  • 4 Pieces: If the wielder of this artifact set uses a Sword, Claymore or Polearm, increases their Normal Attack DMG by 35%.
• Stat Priority
  • Sands of Eon: Elemental Mastery or ATK%
  • Goblet of Eonothem: Electro DMG Bonus
  • Circlet of Logos: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
• Substats
  • ATK%
  • CRIT Rate
  • CRIT DMG
  • Elemental Mastery
  • Energy Recharge

Early Artifacts Build

• Berserker x4
  • 2 Pieces: CRIT Rate +12%.
  • 4 Pieces: When HP is below 70%, CRIT Rate increases by an additional 24%.
• Stat Priority
  • Sands of Eon: ATK%
  • Goblet of Eonothem: ATK%
  • Circlet of Logos: CRIT DMG/ Energy Recharge
• Substats
  • ATK%
  • Energy Recharge
  • CRIT DMG
  • CRIT Rate

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CYNO CONSTELLATION

• Ordinance: Unceasing Vigil – After using Sacred Rite: Wolf’s Swiftness, Cyno’s Normal Attack SPD will be increased by 20% for 10s. If the Judication effect of his Passive Talent Featherfall Judgment is triggered during Secret Rite: Chasmic Soulfarer, the duration of this increase will be refreshed.
  • You need to unlock the Passive Talent “Featherfall Judgement.”
• Ceremony: Homecoming of Spirits – When Cyno’s Normal Attacks hit opponents, his Electro DMG Bonus will increase by 10% for 4s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.1s. Max 5 stacks.
• Precept: Lawful Enforcer – Increases the Level of Sacred Rite: Wolf’s Swiftness by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
• Austerity: Forbidding Guard – When Cyno is in the Pactsworn Pathclearer state triggered by Sacred Rite: Wolf’s Swiftness, after he triggers Electro-Charged, Superconduct, Overloaded, Quicken, Aggravate, Hyperbloom, or an Electro Swirl reaction, he will restore 3 Elemental Energy for all nearby party members (except himself.)
  • This effect can occur 5 times within one use of Sacred Rite: Wolf’s Swiftness.
• Funerary Rite: The Passing of Starlight – Increases the Level of Secret Rite: Chasmic Soulfarer by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
• Raiment: Just Scales – After using Sacred Rite: Wolf’s Swiftness or triggering the Judication effect of the Passive Talent “Featherfall Judgment,” Cyno will gain 4 stacks of the “Day of the Jackal” effect. When he hits opponents with Normal Attacks, he will consume 1 stack of “Day of the Jackal” to fire off one Duststalker Bolt.
  • “Day of the Jackal” lasts for 8s. Max 8 stacks. It will be canceled once Pactsworn Pathclearer ends.
  • A maximum of 1 Duststalker Bolt can be unleashed this way every 0.4s.
  • You must first unlock the Passive Talent “Featherfall Judgment.”

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BEST PARTY MEMBERS FOR CYNO

Raiden Shogun

• She is an effective way to battery the team.

Traveler (Dendro)

• She will boost the Electro damage of Cyno through reactions.

Kokomi

• She can heal the team and can also help with damage through Dendro Cores.

Kazuha

• He can further boosts Cyno’s damage.

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CYNO ASCENSION MATERIALS

Ascension 1 – 5: Level 1 – Level 80

• Vajrada Amethyst Sliver x1

• Vajrada Amethyst Fragment x9

• Vajrada Amethyst Chunk x9

• Divining Scroll x18

• Sealed Scroll x30

• Forbidden Curse Scroll x12

• Scarab x108

• Thunderclap Fruitcore x26

• Mora x300,000

Ascension 6: Level 80 – Level 90

• Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone x6

• Scarab x60

• Thunderclap Fruitcore x20

• Forbidden Curse Scroll x24

• Mora x120,000

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CYNO TALENT MATERIALS

Enemy Drops – Samachurls

Divining Scroll

Common Ascension Material. A scroll that likely relates to some kind of magic. Exudes an inexplicable but ominous warmth.

Sealed Scroll

Common Ascension Material. An old scroll lacking in detail and clarity. By following the images on it, some magical creatures can recreate a small part of its magic.

Forbidden Curse Scroll

Common Ascension Material. A scroll inscribed with ancient images. It is said that few can decipher its meaning, and the few scholars that have all went mad.

Daily Domain Drops

• Location:
  • Domain of Mastery: Full Moon (Monday/Thursday/Sunday)

Teachings of Admonition

Admonition is the branches of the nation of wisdom. Admonition comes from a pure heart. Only sensible words of goodwill can express profound wisdom and free the sprout of knowledge from the shackles of arrogance.

Guide to Admonition

Admonition is the branches of the nation of wisdom. Admonition is paired with wise thinking. Careful deliberation affords humble words a clarity that convinces the wise and enlightens the foolish. Such words allow wisdom to flow like an unobstructed river.

Philosophies of Admonition

Admonition is the branches of the nation of wisdom. Admonition is completed by good deeds. What is done confers real meaning upon what is said. When one’s mind, words, and deeds are aligned, their nourishment shall guarantee the fruition of wisdom’s tree.

Weekly Boss Drops

• Location:
  • Raiden Shogun Trounce Domain – Raiden Shogun Challenge

Mudra of the Malefic General

A puppet joint obtained from the Plane of Euthymia. The gesture here symbolizes the concept that ”one sees and one does.”

Even now that ”she” has become a calamitous deity, she can still utilize such transcendent gestures, her sword flashing forth as swiftly as her eyes may see. And yet, as the countless disasters ground on for far too long, the fierce general’s shell had to embrace a new spring.

Event Reward

• Event
  • Limited-Duration Event Reward (Buy from Event Shops)

Crown of Insight

A precious Talent Level-Up material. Increases Talent Level from 9 to 10. Once a medium for the storage and transfer of wisdom in ancient times. Now, wisdom is found in ancient texts and in profound speech. Nevertheless, this crown of sagehood must still be able to impart some transcendent power and wisdom to its bearer.

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CYNO CHARACTER TEASER

There is a story circulating among the researchers of the Akademiya:
Once, a researcher who ran afoul of the Akademiya fled into the desert and fell into a deep sand pit because he was unfamiliar with the harsh environment.
Thirsty and exhausted, he prayed for a noble savior to save him from his predicament.
So, the General Mahamatra who has been tracking him responded to his wish.
Both sides got what they wanted, what a wonderful story.

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