Chongyun
Claymore
A young exorcist from a family of exorcists. He does everything he can to suppress his abundance of yang energy.
Talent Book
Diligence
Boss
Ascension Materials
| ASC | LVL | HP | ATK | DEF | CRIT Rate | CRIT DMG | ATK% | Ascension Materials |
| 0 | 1 | 921 | 19 | 54 | 5% | 50% | 0% | |
| 20 | 2366 | 48 | 140 | 5% | 50% | 0% | ||
| 1 | 20 | 3054 | 62 | 180 | 5% | 50% | 0% | 
1
3
3
20,000
|
| 40 | 4574 | 93 | 270 | 5% | 50% | 0% | ||
| 2 | 40 | 5063 | 103 | 299 | 5% | 50% | 6% |
3
2
10
15
40,000
|
| 50 | 5824 | 118 | 344 | 5% | 50% | 6% | ||
| 3 | 50 | 6475 | 131 | 382 | 5% | 50% | 12% |
6
4
20
12
60,000
|
| 60 | 7236 | 147 | 427 | 5% | 50% | 12% | ||
| 4 | 60 | 7725 | 157 | 456 | 5% | 50% | 12% | 
3
8
30
18
80,000
|
| 70 | 8485 | 172 | 501 | 5% | 50% | 12% | ||
| 5 | 70 | 8974 | 182 | 530 | 5% | 50% | 18% |
6
12
45
12
100,000
|
| 80 | 9734 | 198 | 575 | 5% | 50% | 18% | ||
| 6 | 80 | 10223 | 208 | 603 | 5% | 50% | 24% | 
6
20
60
24
120,000
|
| 90 | 10984 | 223 | 648 | 5% | 50% | 24% |
BURST SUPPORT Build 👍
It is preferred to use Chongyun as a Sub DPS / Nuke over Main DPS as his Normal Attack scalings are very low, even when including Constellation 1. His Elemental Burst on the other hand hits extremely hard on later constellations and takes a much higher total damage portion over his Normal Attack. On top of that, you can Reverse Melt all 3 hits of his Elemental Burst on enemies applied with strong Pyro, such as Bennett's Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst. Chongyun is very niche as he only performs well in certain teams and can completely destroy the other. He is mainly used on a team as an enabler, be it for Reverse Melt teams (e.g. Melt DPS Bennett) or Freeze teams (e.g. Freeze DPS Kaeya). He also does not function well with Physical teams (e.g. Razor, Eula) as it renders his Elemental Skill useless because it converts their Normal Attack damage from Physical to Cryo. They're usually using a Physical Goblet, so if they got their Normal Attack converted from Physical to Cryo, they won't benefit from Physical DMG Bonus from the goblet, thus it's a DPS loss. At [C2], his Elemental Skill reduces ability cooldown that is casted within the zone by 15%. This is one of the few abilities in the game that can reduce cooldown. Regarding Weapon Choices: Serpent Spine: This weapon outperforms Wolf's Gravestone if we only look at Chongyun's damage contribution [5 Stacks Assumed]. Wolf's Gravestone is ranked higher as it provides more teamwide DPS and does not come with the need to acquire stacks before engaging in combat. Redhorn Stonethresher: Depending on the amount of ATK% buffs you're getting, this weapon can overtake Wolf's Gravestone in personal damage. Akuoumaru: At [R1], Akuoumaru beats Luxurious Sea-Lord if Chongyun is used in a team with 260 or greater total team energy. Akuoumaru only beats Luxurious Sea-Lord if [R2] and above otherwise. Sacrificial Greatsword: This weapon is your best choice if faced in a situation where you heavily rely on Chongyun's Cryo infusion uptime. Regarding Artifact Sets: Noblesse Oblige (4): Chongyun is one of the best Noblesse Oblige (4) holders since he has low energy requirements for his Elemental Burst. Regarding Talent Priority: Prioritize Elemental Burst on a Melt team as it scales better than his Elemental Skill. Prioritize Elemental Skill on a Freeze team to furthermore extend the duration of the Cryo infusion.
ABILITY TIP
Chongyun's Elemental Burst is calculated as Claymore damage, which means it breaks Geo Structures / Shields at a much easier rate and can proc Shatter.
MAIN STATS
SANDSATK% / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery
GOBLETCryo DMG
CIRCLETCrit Rate / DMG
SUB STATS
1. Crit Rate / DMG
2. ATK%
3. Elemental Mastery
4. Energy Recharge
5. Flat ATK
TALENT PRIORITY
Burst = Skill
WEAPONS
Wolfish Tracker
Increases ATK by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40%. On hit, attacks against opponents with less than 30% HP increase all party members' ATK by 40%/50%/60%/70%/80% for 12s. Can only occur once every 30s.
ATK
608
ATK
49.6%
1
Wolf's Gravestone
Wavesplitter
Every 4s a character is on the field, they will deal 6%/7%/8%/9%/10% more DMG and take 3%/2.7%/2.4%/2.2%/2% more DMG. This effect has a maximum of 5 stacks and will not be reset if the character leaves the field, but will be reduced by 1 stack when the character takes DMG.
ATK
510
CRIT Rate
27.6%
2
Serpent Spine
Gokadaiou Otogibanashi
DEF is increased by 28%/35%/42%/49%/56%. Normal and Charged Attack DMG is increased by 40%/50%/60%/70%/80% of DEF.
ATK
542
CRIT DMG
88.2%
3
Redhorn Stonethresher
Golden Majesty
Increases Shield Strength by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 4%/5%/6%/7%/8% 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%.
ATK
608
ATK
49.6%
4
The Unforged
Sky-ripping Dragon Spine
Increases all DMG by 8%/10%/12%/14%/16%. After using an Elemental Burst, a vacuum blade that does 80%/100%/120%/140%/160% of ATK as DMG to opponents along its path will be created when Normal or Charged Attacks hit. Lasts for 20s or 8 vacuum blades.
ATK
674
Energy Recharge
36.8%
5
Skyward Pride
Watatsumi Wavewalker
For every point of the entire party's combined maximum Energy capacity, the Elemental Burst DMG of the character equipping this weapon is increased by 0.12%/0.15%/0.18%/0.21%/0.24%. A maximum of 40%/50%/60%/70%/80% increased Elemental Burst DMG can be achieved this way.
ATK
510
ATK
41.3%
6
Akuoumaru
Oceanic Victory
Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24%. When Elemental Burst hits opponents, there is a 100% chance of summoning a huge onrush of tuna that deals 100%/125%/150%/175%/200% ATK as AoE DMG. This effect can occur once every 15s.
ATK
454
ATK
55.1%
7
Luxurious Sea-Lord R5
Lithic Axiom: Unity
For every character in the party who hails from Liyue, the character who equips this weapon gains a 7%/8%/9%/10%/11% ATK increase and a 3%/4%/5%/6%/7% CRIT Rate increase. This effect stacks up to 4 times.
ATK
510
ATK
41.3%
8
Lithic Blade
Composed
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 30/26/22s/19/16ss.
ATK
565
Energy Recharge
30.6%
9
Sacrificial Greatsword
Press the Advantage
After defeating an opponent, 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.
ATK
510
CRIT DMG
55.1%
10
Blackcliff Slasher
Crush
On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 240%/300%/360%/420%/480% ATK DMG to opponents within a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.
ATK
565
ATK
27.6%
11
Prototype Archaic
Windfall
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.
ATK
454
Energy Recharge
61.3%
12
Favonius Greatsword
ARTIFACTS
1
2 Set Bonus
Elemental Burst DMG +20%
4 Set Bonus
Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
Noblesse Oblige
2
2 Set Bonus
Cryo DMG Bonus +15%
4 Set Bonus
When a character attacks an opponent affected by Cryo, their CRIT Rate is increased by 20%. If the opponent is Frozen, CRIT Rate is increased by an additional 20%.
Blizzard Strayer
2
3
Choose 2
2 Set Bonus
Elemental Burst DMG +20%
4 Set Bonus
Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
Noblesse Oblige
2
2 Set Bonus
Cryo DMG Bonus +15%
4 Set Bonus
When a character attacks an opponent affected by Cryo, their CRIT Rate is increased by 20%. If the opponent is Frozen, CRIT Rate is increased by an additional 20%.
Blizzard Strayer
2
Elemental Mastery +80 set
2
ATK +18% set
2
2 Set Bonus
Energy Recharge +20%
4 Set Bonus
Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.
Emblem of Severed Fate
2
Normal Attack: Demonbane
Normal Attack
Perform up to 4 consecutive strikes.
Charged Attack
Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous spinning attacks against all nearby opponents.
At the end of the sequence, perform a more powerful slash.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Spirit Blade: Chonghua's Layered Frost
Chongyun strikes the ground with his greatsword, causing a Cryo explosion in a circular AoE in front of him that deals Cryo DMG.
After a short delay, the cold air created by the Cryo explosion will coalesce into a Chonghua Frost Field, within which all Sword, Claymore and Polearm-wielding characters' weapons will be infused with Cryo.
"A crystal-clear ring, and all is silent. The rivers move not, and the clouds are heavy with frost. The altar gates open, and evil is banished."
Spirit Blade: Cloud-Parting Star
Performing the secret hand seals, Chongyun summons 3 giant spirit blades in mid-air that fall to the earth one by one after a short delay, exploding as they hit the ground.
When the spirit blades explode, they will deal AoE Cryo DMG and launch opponents.
"As ice doth give the biting frost birth, My transcendent blade shakes heaven and earth. Heed my summons and come hence!"
Passive Talents
Steady Breathing
Sword, Claymore, or Polearm-wielding characters within the field created by Spirit Blade: Chonghua's Layered Frost have their Normal ATK SPD increased by 8%.
Rimechaser Blade
When the field created by Spirit Blade: Chonghua's Layered Frost disappears, another spirit blade will be summoned to strike nearby opponents, dealing 100% of Chonghua's Layered Frost's Skill DMG as AoE Cryo DMG. Opponents hit by this blade will have their Cryo RES decreased by 10% for 8s.
Gallant Journey
When dispatched on an expedition in Liyue, time consumed is reduced by 25%.
Ice Unleashed
The last attack of Chongyun's Normal Attack combo releases 3 ice blades. Each blade deals 50% of Chongyun's ATK as Cryo DMG to all opponents in its path.
Atmospheric Revolution
Elemental Skills and Elemental Bursts cast within the Frost Field created by Spirit Blade: Chonghua's Layered Frost have their CD time decreased by 15%.
Cloudburst
Increases the Level of Spirit Blade: Cloud-Parting Star by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Frozen Skies
Chongyun regenerates 1 Energy every time he hits an opponent affected by Cryo.
This effect can only occur once every 2s.
The True Path
Increases the Level of Spirit Blade: Chonghua's Layered Frost by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Rally of Four Blades
Spirit Blade: Cloud-Parting Star deals 15% more DMG to opponents with a lower percentage of their Max HP remaining than Chongyun.
This skill will also summon 1 additional spirit blade.