ZHONGLI BIO
- Star Rank: 5 ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦
- Alternative Names: Shouri
- Title: Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Consultant
- Organization / Circle: Wangsheng Funeral Parlor
- Origin: Liyue
- Constellation: Lapis Dei
- Vision / Element: Geo / Earth
- Weapon: Polearm
Wangsheng Funeral Parlor’s mysterious consultant. Handsome, elegant, and surpassingly learned. Though no one knows where Zhongli is from, he is a master of courtesy and rules. From his seat at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, he performs all manner of rituals. Check this Zhongli best build guide to know best weapons, best artifacts, and the best party members for Zhongli.
A mysterious expert contracted by the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. Extremely knowledgeable in all things.
ZHONGLI ABILITIES/TALENTS
Rain of Stone – Normal/Charged Attack
- Normal Attack: Performs up to 6 rapid strikes.
- Charged Attack: Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, causing stone spears to fall along his path.
- Plunging Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Dominus Lapidis – Elemental Skill
- Press: Commands the omnipresent power of the earth to solidify into a Stone Stele, standing 30 seconds, dealing AoE Geo DMG at the creation.
- Hold: Causes nearby Geo energy to explode, causing the following effects:
- If their maximum number hasn’t been reached, create a Stone Stele.
- Stone Stele: When created, deals AoE Geo DMG. Additionally, every 2 seconds, it will resonate with other nearby Geo Constructs, dealing Geo DMG to surrounding opponents. Stele creation and Resonance generate 0.5 elemental particles.
- The Stone Stele is considered a Geo Construct that can both be climbed and used to block attacks.
- Only one Stele created by Zhongli himself may initially exist at any one time.
- Creates a shield of jade. The shield’s DMG Absorption scales based on Zhongli’s Max HP. Possesses 150% DMG Absorption against all Elemental and Physical DMG.
- Jade Shield: Possesses 150% DMG Absorption against all Elemental and Physical DMG.
- Characters protected by the Jade Shield will decrease the Elemental RES and Physical RES of opponents in a small AoE by 20%. This effect cannot be stacked.
- Deals AoE Geo DMG.
- If there are nearby targets with the Geo element, it will drain a large amount of Geo element from a maximum of 2 such targets. This effect does not cause DMG.
- If their maximum number hasn’t been reached, create a Stone Stele.
Planet Befall – Elemental Burst
- Brings a falling meteor down to earth, dealing massive Geo DMG to opponents caught in its AoE and applying the Petrification status to them.
- Petrification: Opponents affected by the Petrification status cannot move.
Resonant Waves – 1st Ascension Passive
- When the Jade Shield takes DMG, it will Fortify:
- Fortified characters have 5% increased Shield Strength.
- Can stack up to 5 times, and lasts until the Jade Shield disappears.
Dominance of Earth – 4th Ascension Passive
- Zhongli deals bonus DMG based on his Max HP:
- Normal Attack, Charged Attack, and Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 1.39% of Max HP.
- Dominus Lapidis Stone Stele, resonance, and hold DMG is increased by 1.9% of Max HP.
- Planet Befall deals additional DMG equal to 33% of Zhongli’s Max HP.
Arcanum of Crystal – Utility Passive
- Refunds 15% of the ores used when crafting Polearm-type weapons.
BEST WEAPONS FOR ZHONGLI
Late Game Weapons – 5 Star Weapons
- 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 possession of the maximum possible stacks, DMG dealt is increased by 12/15/18/21/24%.
- Vortex Vanquisher – Increases Shield Strength by 20%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 4% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield, this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%.
Mid Game Weapons – 4 Star Weapons
- Blackcliff Pole – After defeating an enemy, ATK is increased by 12/15/18/21/24% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others.
- 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.
BEST ARTIFACTS FOR ZHONGLI
Shield DPS
- Retracing Bolide x4
- Increase Shield Strength by 35%
- While protected by a shield, gain an additional 40% Normal and Charged Attack DMG.
- Stat Priorityy
- Sands of Eon: ATK% or HP%
- Goblet of Eonothem: Geo DMG Bonus
- Circlet of Logos: ATK%/CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG
- Substats
- ATK%
- HP
- CRIT DMG
- CRIT Rate
- Energy Recharge
Geo DPS
- Archaic Petra x2
- Gain a 15% Geo DMG Bonus.
- Gladiator’s Finale x2
- ATK +18%
- Stat Priority
- Sands of Eon: ATK%
- Goblet of Eonothem: Geo DMG Bonus/HP
- Circlet of Logos: ATK%/CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG
- Substats
- HP
- Energy Recharge
- CRIT Rate
- CRIT DMG
Geo Elemental Burst
- Archaic Petra x2
- Gain a 15% Geo DMG Bonus.
- Noblesse Oblige x2
- Elemental Burst DMG +20%.
- Stat Priority
- Sands of Eon: ATK%
- Goblet of Eonothem: Geo DMG Bonus/HP
- Circlet of Logos: ATK%/CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG
- Substats
- HP
- Energy Recharge
- CRIT Rate
- CRIT DMG
Early Artifacts Build
- Martial Artist x4
- 2 Pieces: Increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 15%.
- 4 Pieces: After using Elemental Skill, increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 25% for 8 seconds.
- Stat Priority
- Sands of Eon: ATK%
- Goblet of Eonothem: ATK% or HP
- Circlet of Logos: ATK%/CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG
- Substats
- HP
- Energy Recharge
- CRIT Rate
- CRIT DMG
ZHONGLI CONSTELLATION
- Rock, the Backbone of Earth – Increases the maximum number of Stone Steles created by Dominus Lapidis that may exist simultaneously to 2.
- Stone, the Cradle of Jade – Planet Befall grants nearby characters on the field a Jade Shield when it descends.
- Jade, Shimmering through Darkness – Increases the Level of Dominus Lapidis by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
- Topaz, Unbreakable and Fearless – Increases Planet Befall’s AoE by 20% and increases the duration of Planet Befall’s Petrification effect by 2s.
- Lazuli, Herald of the Order – Increases the Level of Planet Befall by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
- Chrysos, Bounty of Dominator – When the Jade Shield takes DMG, 40% of that incoming DMG is converted to HP for the current character. A single instance of regeneration cannot exceed 8% of that character’s Max HP.
BEST PARTY MEMBERS FOR ZHONGLI
Tartaglia
- Zhongli shields provide sustain for Tartaglia’s melee dps.
- Retracting Boilide set becomes an option to boost Tartaglia’s DMG.
Albedo
- Geo Elemental Resonance increases overall Geo DMG.
- Albedo’s Supplemental Geo DMG boosts total DPS.
Ningguang
- Geo Elemental Resonance increases overall Geo DMG.
- Walking through Jade Screen boosts Geo DMG.
- Jade Screen resonates Geo DMG with Zhongli’s Elemental Skill.
Traveler (Geo)
- Zhongli’s Elemental Skill will also make Traveler (Geo)’s Starfell Sword deal Geo AoE Damage.
- Elemental Resonance increases your damage when shields are up.
ASCENSION MATERIALS
Ascension 1: Level 20 – Level 40
- Cor Lapis ×3
- Prithiva Topaz Sliver ×1
- Slime Condensate ×3
Ascension 2: Level 40 – Level 50
- Cor Lapis ×10
- Prithiva Topaz Fragment ×3
- Slime Condensate ×15
- Basalt Pillar ×2
Ascension 3: Level 50 – Level 60
- Cor Lapis ×20
- Prithiva Topaz Fragment ×6
- Slime Secretions ×12
- Basalt Pillar ×4
Ascension 4: Level 60 – Level 70
- Cor Lapis ×30
- Prithiva Topaz Chunk ×3
- Slime Secretions ×18
- Basalt Pillar ×8
Ascension 5: Level 70 – Level 80
- Cor Lapis ×45
- Prithiva Topaz Chunk ×6
- Slime Concentrate ×12
- Basalt Pillar ×12
Ascension 6: Level 80 – Level 90
- Cor Lapis ×60
- Prithiva Topaz Gemstone ×6
- Slime Concentrate ×24
- Basalt Pillar ×20
ZHONGLI TALENT MATERIALS
Enemy Drops – Slimes
Slime Condensate
Common Ascension Material. A thick coating found on slimes. Most commonly seen material in elemental workshops.
Slime Secretions
Common Ascension Material. Mildly purified slime secretions. Harmful to the skin. Please avoid direct exposure.
Slime Concentrate
Common Ascension Material. Concentrated slime essence. When left on its own, it will begin to move on its own.
Daily Domain Drops
- Locations:
- Domain of Mastery: Circle of Embers – Wednesday/Saturday
- Domain of Mastery: Abyss of Embers – Sunday
Teachings of Gold
Gold is the symbol of the Land of the Earth. Gold is the blood flowing deep under the land of Liyue, is the muscles that pump Liyue’s heart, and the bones that make Liyue stand proud.
Guide to Gold
Gold is the symbol of the Land of the Earth. Gold symbolizes conversion. This is the unspoken understanding between Liyue’s mountains, land, city, and its people. In Liyue, industriousness is converted to gold, and gold to prosperity.
Philosophies of Gold
Gold is the symbol of the land of Geo. Gold is the wealth of Liyue, but Liyue’s true wealth is the hearts of its people that shine like gold.
Weekly Boss Drops
- Location:
- Golden House – Childe Challenge
Tusk of Monoceros Caeli
Talent Level-Up Material. The horn of a whale that you obtained from defeating Childe, who had unleashed the might of his Delusion.
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.
ZHONGLI CHARACTER DEMO
After the end of “The Annals of Liyue”, a member of the audience stands before a painted screen of mountains and rivers, as if expecting to hear echoes from the past. But the painting on the screen remains silent, for that was a tale from three thousand years ago.
ZHONGLI CHARACTER TALES
Zhongli: An Additional Expense
An account of some small happenings from before the Traveler came to Liyue and viewed the Rite of Descension.
Hu Tao, director of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, often entrusts the undertaker “Ferrylady” to assist their consultant Zhongli in his work…
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