Traveler Best Build Guide – Genshin Impact

AETHER BIO

• Star Rank: 5 ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
• Alternative Names: 空 (CN: Kōng, JP: Sora)
• Title: World Traveler
• Organization / Circle: Knights of Favonius
• Origin: Unknown
• Constellation: Viator
• Vision / Element: Adaptive / Changeable
• Weapon: Sword

Aether used to be a world traveler with his sister, Lumine, until the day of their unfortunate encounter with the unknown goddess on Teyvat. Robbed of his powers, the surviving sibling starts his journey to find his lost sister.

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LUMINE BIO

• Star Rank: 5 ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
• Alternative Names: 荧 (CN: Yíng); 蛍 (JP: Hotaru)
• Title: World Traveler
• Organization / Circle: Unknown
• Constellation: Viatrix
• Vision / Element: Adaptive / Changeable
• Weapon: Sword

Lumine used to be a world traveler with her brother, Aether, until the day of their unfortunate encounter with the unknown goddess on Teyvat. Stolen by her powers, the surviving sibling starts her journey to find her lost brother.

Check this guide to know the Traveler best build, best weapons, best artifacts, and best party members.

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TRAVELER (ELECTRO) ABILITIES/TALENTS

Foreign Thundershock – Normal Attack

• Normal Attack: Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.
• Charged Attack: Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
• Plunging Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

Lightning Blade – Elemental Skill

• Unleashes three swift thunder shadows that deal Electro DMG to opponents and leave an Abundance Amulet behind after hitting an opponent.
• 2 Abundance Amulets can be created initially. Using this skill will reset any Abundance Amulets that were generated.
  • Abundance Amulets
  • When a character is near an Abundance Amulet, they will absorb it and obtain the following effects:
    • Restores Elemental Energy
    • Increases Energy Recharge during the Abundance Amulet’s duration.

Bellowing Thunder – Elemental Burst

• You call upon the protection of lightning, knocking nearby opponents back and dealing Electro DMG to them.
  • Lightning Shroud
    • When your active character’s Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, they will call Falling Thunder forth, dealing Electro DMG.
    • When Falling Thunder hits opponents, it will regenerate Energy for that character.
    • One instance of Falling Thunder can be generated every 0.5s.

Thunderflash – 1st Ascension Passive

• When another nearby character in the party obtains an Abundance Amulet created by Lightning Blade, Lightning Blade’s CD is decreased by 1.5s.

Resounding Roar – 4th Ascension Passive

• Increases the Energy Recharge effect granted by Lightning Blade’s Abundance Amulet by 10% of the Traveler’s Energy Recharge.

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TRAVELER (GEO) ABILITIES/TALENTS

Foreign Rockblade – Normal/Charged Attack

• Normal Attack: Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.
• Charged Attack: Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
• Plunging Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

Starfell Sword – Elemental Skill

• You disgorge a meteorite from the depths of the earth, dealing AoE Geo DMG. The meteorite is considered a Geo Construct, and can be climbed or used to block attacks.
• Hold: This skill’s positioning may be adjusted.

Wake of Earth – Elemental Burst

• Energizing the Geo elements deep underground, you set off expanding shockwaves.
• Launches surrounding opponents back and deals AoE Geo DMG.
• A stone wall is erected at the edges of the shockwave.
• The stone wall is considered a Geo Construct, and may be used to block attacks.

Shattered Darkrock – Passive Talent 1

• Reduces Starfell Sword’s CD by 2s.

Frenzied Rockslide – Passive Talent 2

• The final hit of a Normal Attack combo triggers a collapse, dealing 60% of ATK as AoE Geo DMG.

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TRAVELER (ANEMO) ABILITIES/TALENTS

Foreign Ironwind – Normal/Charged Attack

• Normal Attack: Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.
• Charged Attack: Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
• Plunging Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

Palm Vortex – Elemental Skill

• Grasping the wind’s might, you form a vortex of vacuum in your palm, causing continuous Anemo DMG to opponents in front of you. The vacuum vortex explodes when the skill duration ends, causing a greater amount of Anemo DMG over a larger area.
• Hold: DMG and AoE will gradually increase.
• Elemental Absorption: If the vortex comes into contact with Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro elements, it will deal additional elemental DMG of that type. Elemental Absorption may only occur once per use.

Gust Surge – Elemental Burst

• Guiding the path of the wind currents, you summon a forward-moving tornado that pulls objects and opponents towards itself, dealing Anemo DMG each 0.5 seconds, 9 times.
• Elemental Absorption: If the vortex comes into contact with Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro elements, it will deal 30.7% additional elemental DMG of that type. Elemental Absorption may only occur once per use

Slitting Wind – Passive Talent 1

• The last hit of a Normal Attack combo unleashes a wind blade, dealing 60% of ATK as Anemo DMG to all opponents in its path.

Second Wind – Passive Talent 2

• Palm Vortex kills regenerate 2% HP for 5s. This effect can only occur once every 5s.

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BEST WEAPONS FOR TRAVELER

Late Game Weapons – 5 Star Weapons

• Skyward Blade – CRIT Rate increased by 4/5/6/7/8% Gains Skypiercing Might upon using an Elemental Burst: Increases Movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and Normal and Charged hits deal additional DMG equal to 20% of ATK. Skypiercing Might lasts for 12s

• Primordial Jade Cutter – Protector’s Virtue HP increased by 20/25/30/35/40%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 1.2/1.5/1.8/2.1/2.4% of the wielder’s Max HP.

Mid Game Weapons – 4 Star Weapons

• Sacrificial Sword – After damaging an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40/50/60/70/80% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 30/26/22/18/14s.

• Festering Desire – Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 16/20/24/28/32% and Elemental Skill CRIT Rate by 6/7.5/9/10.5/12%.

• Favonius Sword – CRIT Hits have a 60/70/80/90/100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12/10.5/9/7.5/6s.

Early Game Weapons – 3 Star Weapons

• Skyrider Sword – Using an Elemental Burst grants a 12/15/18/21/24% increase in Base ATK and Movement SPD for 15s.

• Fillet Blade – On hit, has a 50% chance to deal 240/280/320/360/400% ATK DMG to a single enemy. Can only occur once every 15/14/13/12/11s.

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BEST ARTIFACTS FOR TRAVELER (ELECTRO)

• Thundering Fury x4
  • 2 Pieces: Electro DMG Bonus +15%
  • 4 Pieces: Increases Overloaded, Electro-Charged and Superconduct DMG by 40%. Triggering any of these elemental reactions decreases Elemental Skill CD by 1s. Can only occur once every 0.8s.
• Stat Priority
  • Sands of Eon: ATK%/Energy Recharge
  • Goblet of Eonothem: Electro Damage %
  • Circlet of Logos: CRIT DMG/CRIT Rate/ATK%
• Substats
  • ATK%
  • Elemental Mastery
  • CRIT DMG
  • CRIT Rate

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BEST ARTIFACTS FOR TRAVELER (GEO)

• Archaic Petra x2
  • Gain a 15% Geo DMG Bonus.
• Gladiator’s Finale x2
  • ATK +18%.
• Stat Priority
  • Sands of Eon: ATK% or Energy Recharge
  • Goblet of Eonothem: Geo DMG Bonus or ATK%
  • Circlet of Logos: ATK%/CRIT DMG/CRIT Rate
• Substats
  • Energy Recharge
  • Elemental Mastery
  • CRIT DMG
  • CRIT Rate
  • ATK%

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BEST ARTIFACTS FOR TRAVELER (ANEMO)

• Viridescent Venerer x4
  • 2 Pieces: Anemo DMG Bonus +15%.
  • 4 Pieces: Increases Swirl DMG by 60%. Decreases opponent’s Elemental RES to the element infused in the Swirl by 40% for 10s.
• Stat Priority
  • Sands of Eon: ATK%/Energy Recharge
  • Goblet of Eonothem: Anemo DMG Bonus
  • Circlet of Logos: CRIT DMG/CRIT Rate
• Substats
  • Energy Recharge
  • Elemental Mastery
  • CRIT DMG
  • CRIT Rate
  • ATK%

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Early Artifacts Build

• Instructor x4
  • 2 Pieces: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80.
  • 4 Pieces: After using Elemental Skill, increases all party members’ Elemental Mastery by 120 for 8 seconds.
• Stat Priority
  • Sands of Eon: ATK% or Energy Recharge
  • Goblet of Eonothem: Geo DMG Bonus or ATK%
  • Circlet of Logos: ATK% or CRIT Rate
• Substats
  • ATK%
  • Energy Recharge

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TRAVELER (ELECTRO) CONSTELLATION

• Spring Thunder of Fertility – The number of Abundance Amulets that can be generated using Lightning Blade is increased to 3.
• Violet Vehemence – When Falling Thunder created by Bellowing Thunder hits an opponent, it will decrease their Electro RES by 15% for 8s.
• Distant Crackling – Increases the Level of Bellowing Thunder by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
• Fickle Cloudstrike – When a character obtains Abundance Amulets generated by Lightning Blade, if this character’s Energy is less than 35%, the Energy restored by the Abundance Amulets is increased by 100%.
• Clamor in the Wilds – Increases the Level of Lightning Blade by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
• World-Shaker – Every 2 Falling Thunder attacks triggered by Bellowing Thunder will increase the DMG dealt by the next Falling Thunder by 100%, and will restore an additional 1 Energy to the current character.

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TRAVELER (GEO) CONSTELLATION

• Invincible Stonewall – Party members within the radius of Wake of Earth have their CRIT Rate increased by 10% and have increased resistance against interruption.
• Rockcore Meltdown – When the meteorite created by Starfell Sword is destroyed, it will also explode, dealing additional AoE Geo DMG equal to the amount of damage dealt by Starfell Sword.
• Will of the Rock – Increases the level of Wake of Earth by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
• Reaction Force – The shockwave triggered by Wake of Earth regenerates 5 Energy for every enemy hit. A maximum of 25 Energy can be recovered in this manner.
• Meteorite Impact – Increases the level of Starfell Sword by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
• Everlasting Boulder – The barrier created by Wake of Earth lasts 5s longer. The meteorite created by Starfell Sword lasts 10s longer.

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TRAVELER (ANEMO) CONSTELLATION

• Raging Vortex – Palm Vortex pulls in enemies within a 5m radius.
• Uprising Whirlwind – Increases Energy Recharge by 16%.
• Sweeping Gust – Increases the level of Gust Surge by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
• Cherishing Breezes – Reduces DAMAGE taken while casting Palm Vortex by 10%.
• Vortex Stellaris – Increases the level of Palm Vortex by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
• Intertwined Winds – Targets who take DMG from Gust Surge have their Anemo RES decreased by 20%. If an Elemental Absorption occurred, then their RES towards the corresponding Element is also decreased by 20%.

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BEST PARTY MEMBERS FOR TRAVELER (ELECTRO)

Bennett

• For quick and easy Overload triggers.
• Also, provides Elemental Bursts Boosts DAMAGE and heals.

Xingqui

• Provides supplementary Electro-Charged Reactions with Elemental Burst.
• Also, provides Keqing with DAMAGE reduction and heals.

Qiqi

• Can trigger Superconduct to reduce Physical DMG.
• Also, utilizes Keqing’s Constellation lv. 4 for additional ATK%.

Keqing

• Gets Affected by Hydro for 40% less time.
• Superconduct, Overloaded, and Electro-Charged have a 100% chance to generate an Electro Elemental Particle.

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BEST PARTY MEMBERS FOR TRAVELER (GEO)

Zhongli

• Geo Elemental Resonance boost Geo Damage.
• Dominus Lapidus causes all Geo Constructs to resonate Geo Damage.

Diluc

• Wake of Earth will increase Diluc’s Crit Rate when inside the construct AoE.

Razor

• Wake of Earth will increase Razor’s Crit Rate when inside the construct AoE.

Noelle

• Geo Elemental Resonance boost overall Geo DMG.
• Wake of Earth will increase Noelle’s Crit Rate when inside the construct AoE.

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BEST PARTY MEMBERS FOR TRAVELER (ANEMO)

Fischl

• Can easily inflict Electro debuff using Oz.
• The Traveler can spread Fischl’s Electro attacks for more damage.

Klee

• Provides High Charge Attack Damage.
• Easy to imbue Pyro into Traveler’s Elemental Burst.

Chongyun

• The Traveler can easily spread Cryo across multiple enemies.

Xingqui

• The Traveler can easily spread Hydro across multiple enemies.
• Xingqui’s Rainswords provide supplemental Damage, Heals and Damage Reduction.

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TRAVELER ASCENSION MATERIALS

Ascension 1: Level 20 – Level 40

• Windwheel Aster ×3
• Brilliant Diamond Sliver ×1
• Damaged Mask ×3

Ascension 2: Level 40 – Level 50

• Windwheel Aster ×10
• Brilliant Diamond Fragment ×3
• Damaged Mask ×15

Ascension 3: Level 50 – Level 60

• Windwheel Aster ×20
• Brilliant Diamond Fragment ×6
• Stained Mask ×12

Ascension 4: Level 60 – Level 70

• Windwheel Aster ×30
• Brilliant Diamond Chunk ×3
• Stained Mask ×18

Ascension 5: Level 70 – Level 80

• Windwheel Aster ×45
• Brilliant Diamond Chunk ×6
• Ominous Mask ×12

Ascension 6: Level 80 – Level 90

• Windwheel Aster ×60
• Brilliant Diamond Gemstone ×6
• Ominous Mask ×24

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TRAVELER 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

• Locations:
  • Domain of Mastery: Frosted Altar I (Monday/Thursday)
  • Domain of Mastery: Biting Frost (Sunday)

Teachings of Freedom

Freedom is the spirit of the Land of the Wind. The freedom of live is one of such. It is the freedom to live freely and healthily without concerns of one’s own safety.

Guide to Freedom

Freedom is the spirit of the Land of the Wind. The freedom of travel is one of such. It is the freedom to traverse the land freely without being obstructed.

Philosophies of Freedom

Freedom is the spirit of the land of the wind. To sing is one such freedom. To sing on the land created by the Anemo Archon is to send your heart away with the song on the wind.

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• Locations:
  • Domain of Mastery: Realm of Slumber – Wednesday/Saturday
  • Domain of Mastery: Biting Frost – Sunday

Guide to Ballad

Talent Level-Up material. Poetry is the soul of the Land of the Wind. Poetry is the manifestations of the will to encourage. In the dark days, the gales in the streets and alleyways whisper words of fury, like the battle drums, like the low rumbling before the storm.

Philosophies of Ballad

Talent Level-Up material. Poetry is the soul of the land of the wind. Poetry is the manifestations of the desire to spread the word. Though nothing is eternal, though nothing will be the same, the wind’s poetry will still spread beyond the skies, the land, the seas to every corner of the world.

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• Locations:
  • Domain of Mastery: Frozen Abyss – Tuesday/Friday
  • Domain of Mastery: Biting Frost – Sunday

Guide to Resistance

Resistance is the backbone of the city of Wind. The history of Mondstadt is one of resistances. People rose up to grant the citizens of Mondstadt the freedom they now enjoy, like the Anemo Archon blowing away the snow, or like Vennessa rising up to fight.

Philosophies of Resistance

Resistance is the backbone of the land of wind. The history of Mondstadt is one of resistances. People rose up to allow the future Mondstadt’s poetry to freely be that of the wind and be spread across the land.

Weekly Boss Drops

• Location:
  • Dvalin Challenge Reward

Dvalin’s Sigh

A bit of power taken from the whirlwinds evoked by the Dragon of the East. Beautiful and transparent, both trade winds and tornadoes will work in his name. The winds move as his companion, his voice, and his freedom. His enemies are the thousands who stand against his wind.

Event Reward

• Location:
  • 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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