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Shenhe

ElementCryo
RolePolearm
ElementCryo
RolePolearm
Verdict🤔 Situational
Stat Priority
ER (until requirement)›ATK%›CRIT Rate (for Favonius Lance procs)›Flat ATK. Main stats: Sands = ATK% / ER · Goblet = ATK% · Circlet = ATK% / CRIT Rate. ER requirement: Double Cryo ~165–175% (Favonius) / ~180–200% (others); Triple Cryo ~145–155% (Favonius) / ~160–175% (others). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/shenhe-quickguide/

Who is Shenhe?

Shenhe is a 5★ Cryo Polearm support/buffer and the premier Cryo team enabler in Genshin Impact (S-tier). Her Icy Quill grants party members flat bonus damage on their Cryo hits — scaling with her ATK — dramatically boosting Cryo carries like Ganyu, Ayaka, and Wriothesley. Her Burst also lowers enemy Cryo and Physical RES. She does nothing for non-Cryo carries. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/shenhe-quickguide/

Kit Summary

Elemental Skill (Spring Spirit Summoning)

Cryo damage + grants Icy Quill to the team — Tap (5 triggers) or Hold (7 triggers). Each ally Cryo hit consumes a trigger for flat bonus DMG = 0.75 × Shenhe's ATK.

Elemental Burst (Divine Maiden's Deliverance)

Field that lowers enemy Cryo and Physical RES + periodic Cryo damage.

Normal Attack

Not leveled.

Build Guide

🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set

4pc Noblesse Oblige (BiS for team damage). Situational: 4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City (alternative); 2pc ATK% + 2pc ATK% (when a teammate holds 4pc Noblesse); 4pc Blizzard Strayer (boosts her personal damage in Freeze/Mono Cryo). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/shenhe-quickguide/

⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon

Calamity Queller (highest Base ATK; passive doubles off-field). Alt 5★: Engulfing Lightning (ATK + ER); Skyward Spine (ATK + ER). Best free: Favonius Lance (4★ — big team ER relief and covers her ER requirement). Event 4★: Tamayuratei no Ohanashi (ATK% passive). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/shenhe-quickguide/

📊 Substats Priority

ER (until requirement)›ATK%›CRIT Rate (for Favonius Lance procs)›Flat ATK. Main stats: Sands = ATK% / ER · Goblet = ATK% · Circlet = ATK% / CRIT Rate. ER requirement: Double Cryo ~165–175% (Favonius) / ~180–200% (others); Triple Cryo ~145–155% (Favonius) / ~160–175% (others). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/shenhe-quickguide/

👥 Best Teams

Ayaka Freeze (recommended): Shenhe + Kamisato Ayaka + Kokomi (or Furina) + Kazuha

Mono Cryo / Reverse Melt: Shenhe + Cryo DPS (Ganyu/Wriothesley) + Cryo/Anemo + flex — or — Shenhe + Cryo DPS + Pyro + Pyro

F2P Verdict

🤔 SituationalPatch Luna VII

The best Cryo buffer in the game — but she only benefits Cryo teams. Essential if you own/want Ganyu, Ayaka, or Wriothesley; irrelevant without a Cryo carry. Source: KQM.

Viable at C0. Favonius Lance (free) is an excellent weapon that covers her ER and batteries the team. Build: Favonius Lance, 4pc Noblesse Oblige, ATK%/ATK%/ATK% with enough ER. C2 (Burst +6s + 15% Cryo CRIT DMG) is the standout constellation; C6 is powerful for hit-heavy Cryo carries like Wriothesley. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/shenhe-quickguide/

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shenhe good for beginners?

Only if you have a Cryo carry — then she is an excellent, simple buffer. Without a Cryo carry she adds nothing. Source: KQM.

What is the best free weapon for Shenhe?

Favonius Lance — covers her ER requirement and batteries the whole team. Source: KQM.

Is Shenhe worth pulling without constellations?

Yes — C0 is a strong Cryo buffer; C2 and C6 are the key upgrades. Source: KQM.

What is Shenhe's ER requirement?

~145–200% depending on Cryo unit count and weapon (lower with Favonius Lance). Source: KQM.

When is Shenhe's next banner?

Unconfirmed — she debuted in version 2.4. Verify on paimon.moe/banners.

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