Anemo Element Overview
The Anemo element in Genshin Impact represents wind and freedom, offering unique crowd control and support capabilities.Genshin Impact Anemo Heroesexcel at grouping enemies, spreading elemental reactions, and providing team utility.
Key Characteristics of Anemo
Anemo interacts with other elements through the Swirl reaction, which spreads elemental effects to nearby enemies. This makesGenshin Impact Anemo Heroesexceptional supports in elemental reaction teams.
Swirl reactions deal elemental damage of the swirled element in a small area, making Anemo characters perfect for triggering chain reactions. The Viridescent Venerer artifact set further enhances their support capabilities by reducing enemy resistance to the swirled element.
Most Anemo characters possess crowd control abilities that gather enemies, increasing the efficiency of area-of-effect damage dealers. This positioning advantage is crucial in both exploration and combat scenarios throughout Teyvat.
Complete Anemo Characters List
The roster ofGenshin Impact Anemo Heroesincludes diverse characters with unique playstyles, from dedicated supports to main damage dealers. Each brings distinct advantages to team compositions.
Venti5★
The Anemo Archon who excels at crowd control with his powerful Elemental Burst that groups enemies together.
Xiao5★
A relentless damage dealer who plunges from heights to devastate enemies with Anemo-infused attacks.
Kazuha5★
A versatile samurai who groups enemies and provides elemental damage bonuses to the entire team.
Jean5★
The Acting Grand Master who heals allies while dealing Anemo damage to enemies.
Sucrose4★
An alchemist who groups enemies and provides Elemental Mastery buffs to the team.
Sayu4★
A ninja who rolls around the battlefield while healing and damaging enemies simultaneously.
Heizou4★
A detective who delivers powerful punches and provides Anemo resistance debuffs.
Character Abilities & Talents
Each of theGenshin Impact Anemo Heroespossesses unique abilities that define their role in combat. Understanding these skills is key to maximizing their potential.
Elemental Skills
Skyward Sonnet (Venti)
Creates a wind domain that launches enemies into the air, dealing Anemo DMG and launching Venti into the air.
Lemniscatic Wind Cycling (Xiao)
Xiao lunges forward, dealing Anemo DMG to enemies in his path. Can be used in mid-air.
Chihayaburu (Kazuha)
Unleashes a secret technique that pulls enemies and objects, dealing Anemo DMG and allowing a Plunging Attack.
Astable Anemohypostasis Creation (Sucrose)
Creates a small Wind Spirit that pulls enemies and objects towards its location.
Elemental Bursts
Wind's Grand Ode (Venti)
Fires a stormeye that pulls enemies and continuously deals Anemo DMG. Can absorb other elements.
Bane of All Evil (Xiao)
Xiao dons the Yaksha Mask, greatly increasing his jumping ability and attack AoE while converting damage to Anemo.
Optimal Team Compositions
Building effective teams aroundGenshin Impact Anemo Heroesrequires understanding their synergies with other elements and characters.
Freeze Team with Venti
Venti's crowd control pairs perfectly with freeze compositions, keeping enemies grouped and immobilized.
- Venti (Anemo Support)
- Ganyu/Ayaka (Cryo DPS)
- Mona/Kokomi (Hydro Applicator)
- Diona/Rosaria (Cryo Battery/Support)
Xiao Hypercarry Team
Maximize Xiao's personal damage while providing him with necessary energy and survivability.
- Xiao (Anemo Main DPS)
- Zhongli (Shielder)
- Albedo/Bennett (Off-field DPS/Buffer)
- Jean/Sucrose (Anemo Battery/Healer)
Kazuha National Team
Kazuha enhances elemental damage while triggering powerful Swirl reactions in this quickswap team.
- Kazuha (Anemo Support/Enabler)
- Xiangling (Pyro DPS)
- Xingqiu (Hydro Applicator)
- Bennett (Healer/Buffer)
Taser Team with Sucrose
Sucrose drives electro-charged reactions while providing Elemental Mastery buffs to the entire team.
- Sucrose (Anemo Driver)
- Beidou/Fischl (Electro DPS)
- Xingqiu/Yelan (Hydro Applicator)
- Flex Spot (Healer/Shielder)
Best Artifact Sets
Choosing the right artifacts is crucial for maximizing the potential ofGenshin Impact Anemo Heroes. The Viridescent Venerer set is generally best for support roles.
Viridescent Venerer
The premier artifact set for Anemo supports, providing Anemo DMG bonus and resistance shred to swirled elements.
- 2-Piece:+15% Anemo DMG Bonus
- 4-Piece:+60% Swirl DMG, decreases opponent's Elemental RES to the element infused in the Swirl by 40% for 10s
- Best For:Venti, Kazuha, Sucrose, Jean (support), Sayu
Vermillion Hereafter
Specialized set for Xiao that enhances his attack based on energy consumption during his Elemental Burst.
- 2-Piece:+18% ATK
- 4-Piece:After using Elemental Burst, gain a 8% ATK increase every second for 16s. When the character loses HP, their ATK is further increased by 10%.
- Best For:Xiao
2-Piece Combinations
For hybrid builds or when 4-piece sets aren't optimal, these combinations work well:
- Viridescent Venerer + Gladiator's Finale/Shimenawa:Good for Anemo DPS characters
- Viridescent Venerer + Noblesse Oblige:For burst-focused supports
- Viridescent Venerer + Maiden Beloved:For healing-focused Anemo characters
Main Stat Priorities
Optimal main stats for artifact pieces:
- Sands:ATK% (DPS), Elemental Mastery (Support), Energy Recharge (if needed)
- Goblet:Anemo DMG Bonus (DPS/Sub-DPS), Elemental Mastery (Support)
- Circlet:CRIT Rate/DMG (DPS), Elemental Mastery (Support), Healing Bonus (Healers)
Advanced Gameplay Tips
Mastering theGenshin Impact Anemo Heroesrequires understanding advanced mechanics and positioning strategies.
Elemental Absorption Priority
Some Anemo abilities can absorb other elements, with a specific priority system:
- Pyro
- Hydro
- Electro
- Cryo
This means if multiple elements are present, Pyro will be absorbed first. Use this to control which element gets swirled.
Energy Management
Most Anemo characters benefit from having another Anemo character on the team for energy generation:
- Xiao requires significant energy and benefits from a battery like Sucrose or Jean
- Venti generates substantial energy for himself and the team
- Kazuha has a relatively low energy cost and can function without a battery
Positioning Strategies
Proper positioning maximizes the effectiveness of Anemo crowd control:
- Place Venti's burst where it will pull the maximum number of enemies
- Use Kazuha's skill to group enemies before unleashing area attacks
- Position Sucrose's abilities to hit multiple enemies with Swirl reactions
Animation Canceling
Improve DPS and fluidity with these techniques:
- Cancel Xiao's plunge attack lag by using a normal attack immediately after landing
- Jump cancel with Kazuha after his elemental skill for faster repositioning
- Dash cancel with Jean after her charged attack for quicker follow-ups
Constellation Analysis
Constellations provide significant power spikes forGenshin Impact Anemo Heroes, though most function well at C0.
| Character | Key Constellations | Power Spike |
|---|---|---|
| Venti | C1, C2, C6 | C2 and C6 provide significant debuffs to enemies |
| Xiao | C1, C6 | C6 completely changes his playstyle during burst |
| Kazuha | C1, C2, C6 | C2 provides massive Elemental Mastery buff to team |
| Jean | C2, C4 | C2 provides attack speed buff, C4 reduces Anemo RES |
| Sucrose | C1, C4, C6 | C1 provides additional charge, C6 gives elemental bonus |
Constellation Priority
For free-to-play players, C0 characters are generally sufficient. The most impactful early constellations are Kazuha C2, Sucrose C1, and Venti C1. Xiao's C6 is one of the most transformative constellations in the game but requires significant investment.
Weapon Recommendations
Choosing the right weapon significantly impacts the performance ofGenshin Impact Anemo Heroes.
5-Star Weapons
- Elegy for the End5★Best for Venti support
- Freedom-Sworn5★Ideal for Kazuha
- Primordial Jade Winged-Spear5★Xiao's signature weapon
4-Star & F2P Options
- Favonius Series4★Great for energy generation
- Sacrificial Series4★Resets skill cooldowns
- Iron Sting4★Craftable option for Kazuha