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The best Shenhe build in Genshin Impact (Version 7.1) is Calamity Queller with Noblesse Oblige.
By Lorenzo BrunoUpdated October 2, 2026Build source: prydwen.gg guide
Genshin Impact 5★ Cryo Polearm Support
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2PC ATK% Combinations: A final alternative to maximize the value of her Icy Quills. This is the preferred choice if the previous two sets are taken, but you can often swap a party member onto another set and equip Scroll onto Shenhe.
Shenhe realistically only focuses on two stats: enough Energy Recharge to burst every rotation and then ATK% to maximize her Icy Quills. CRIT Rate as always has value if using Favonius Lance.
How much Energy Recharge Shenhe needs to cast the Burst every rotation, by team and by weapon. Where a target is out of reach, the advice beside it says what to do instead.
| Team | Favonius On Shenhe | No Favonius |
|---|---|---|
| Skirk Team | 180% | 210% |
| Ayaka Team (2 Shenhe Skills) | 150% | 170% |
Calcs from the prydwen.gg guide, rephrased
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Both her Elemental Skill and Burst are important for team buffing so investment in both is necessary. For exact priority, her Skill’s levels provide a greater increase to team damage comparatively to her Burst, especially when considering Escoffier’s gigantic RES Shred.
Shenhe’s gameplay loop is straightforward: she uses her Elemental Skill followed by her Burst, and then swaps out of the field. The nuance comes from the optimal Skill variant to use, which depends heavily on her partnered Cryo DPS. Skirk, for instance, will generally prefer the Hold variant as she primarily uses Normal Attacks to deal damage.
There is then a unique case with Ayaka, as she can benefit from more than the 5/7 Quills that Shenhe provides. Because her burst continues dealing damage whilst off-field, Ayaka can swap back to Shenhe to cast a second Skill and even more total Quills.
Rotation and combos from the prydwen.gg guide, rephrased
Shenhe plays sub DPS in this Freeze team built around Kamisato Ayaka, with Kaedehara Kazuha (support) and Sangonomiya Kokomi (support). Kamisato Ayaka and Shenhe give Cryo resonance (Shattering Ice: CRIT Rate +15% against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies). Sangonomiya Kokomi heals.
Shenhe plays sub DPS in this Melt team built around Ganyu, with Xiangling (sub DPS) and Bennett (support). Ganyu and Shenhe give Cryo resonance (Shattering Ice: CRIT Rate +15% against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies). Xiangling and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Bennett heals.
Shenhe plays sub DPS in this Superconduct team built around Eula, with Raiden Shogun (sub DPS) and Zhongli (support). Eula and Shenhe give Cryo resonance (Shattering Ice: CRIT Rate +15% against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies). Zhongli shields the team.
Shenhe plays sub DPS in this Freeze team built around Kamisato Ayaka, with Sucrose (support) and Barbara (support). Kamisato Ayaka and Shenhe give Cryo resonance (Shattering Ice: CRIT Rate +15% against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies). Barbara heals.
Skirk carries this Mono Cryo team as main DPS, with Shenhe (sub DPS), Furina (sub DPS) and Escoffier (support). Skirk, Shenhe and Escoffier give Cryo resonance (Shattering Ice: CRIT Rate +15% against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies). Furina and Escoffier heal.
Wriothesley carries this Burning team as main DPS, with Shenhe (sub DPS), Emilie (sub DPS) and Mavuika (sub DPS). Wriothesley and Shenhe give Cryo resonance (Shattering Ice: CRIT Rate +15% against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies). Wriothesley heals.
Genshin Impact 5★ Cryo Polearm Support
Calamity Queller tops the weapon ranking for Shenhe at R1, ahead of Favonius Lance and Tamayuratei no Ohanashi. That order is prydwen.gg's, measured in play and rephrased here; every row of it sits under Weapons below.
Run Noblesse Oblige on Shenhe, with Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City and 2PC ATK% Combinations behind it. Main stats are ATK% / Energy Recharge sands, ATK% goblet, ATK% / CRIT Rate circlet. Roll substats in the order ER > ATK% > ATK > CRIT Rate.
Talent priority is Skill > Burst. The Elemental Burst costs 80 energy, which is what an Energy Recharge target has to clear.
Aim for 150% to 210% Energy Recharge, depending on the team and the weapon, per prydwen.gg's calcs.
The strongest team is Kamisato Ayaka, Shenhe, Kaedehara Kazuha and Sangonomiya Kokomi, built around Shenhe: Cryo · Freeze.
Normal Attack Performs up to 5 consecutive spear strikes.
Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.
Plunging Attack Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Talent level
10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 43.3% | 46.8% | 50.3% | 55.3% | 58.9% | 62.9% | 68.4% | 73.9% | 79.5% | 85.5% | 91.5% | 97.6% | 103.6% | 109.7% | 115.7% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 40.2% | 43.5% | 46.8% | 51.5% | 54.8% | 58.5% | 63.6% | 68.8% | 73.9% | 79.6% | 85.2% | 90.8% | 96.4% | 102.0% | 107.6% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 53.3% | 57.7% | 62.0% | 68.2% | 72.5% | 77.5% | 84.3% | 91.1% | 98.0% | 105.4% | 112.8% | 120.3% | 127.7% | 135.2% | 142.6% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 26.3%+26.3% | 28.5%+28.5% | 30.6%+30.6% | 33.7%+33.7% | 35.8%+35.8% | 38.3%+38.3% | 41.6%+41.6% | 45.0%+45.0% | 48.3%+48.3% | 52.0%+52.0% | 55.7%+55.7% | 59.4%+59.4% | 63.0%+63.0% | 66.7%+66.7% | 70.4%+70.4% |
| 5-Hit DMG | 65.6% | 71.0% | 76.3% | 83.9% | 89.3% | 95.4% | 103.8% | 112.2% | 120.6% | 129.7% | 138.9% | 148.0% | 157.2% | 166.3% | 175.5% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 110.7% | 119.7% | 128.7% | 141.6% | 150.6% | 160.9% | 175.0% | 189.2% | 203.3% | 218.8% | 234.2% | 249.7% | 265.1% | 280.5% | 296.0% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 63.9% | 69.1% | 74.3% | 81.8% | 87.0% | 92.9% | 101.1% | 109.3% | 117.5% | 126.4% | 135.3% | 144.2% | 153.1% | 162.1% | 171.0% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 127.8%/159.7% | 138.2%/172.7% | 148.6%/185.7% | 163.5%/204.2% | 173.9%/217.2% | 185.8%/232.1% | 202.2%/252.5% | 218.5%/272.9% | 234.9%/293.4% | 252.7%/315.6% | 270.5%/337.9% | 288.4%/360.2% | 306.2%/382.5% | 324.1%/404.8% | 341.9%/427.0% |
The frosted dew, silvery and dense, shall exorcise all demons. Grants all nearby party members the Icy Quill effect and deals Cryo DMG in different ways based on whether it is pressed or held.
Press Rushes forward together with a Talisman Spirit, dealing Cryo DMG to opponents along the path.
Hold Commands the Talisman Spirit to deal AoE Cryo DMG.
Icy Quill When Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks, Elemental Skills, and Elemental Bursts deal Cryo DMG to opponents, the DMG dealt is increased based on Shenhe's current ATK.
The Icy Quill's effects will be cleared once its duration ends or after being triggered a certain number of times. When held rather than pressed, the Icy Quill's effect lasts longer and can be triggered more times. When one Cryo DMG instance strikes multiple opponents, the effect is triggered multiple times based on the number of opponents hit. The number of times the effect is triggered is calculated independently for each party member with the Icy Quill.
The power of the spirits is no falsehood. Burdened with her orders, the divine maiden hurries on!
Talent level
10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Press Skill DMG | 139.2% | 149.6% | 160.1% | 174.0% | 184.4% | 194.9% | 208.8% | 222.7% | 236.6% | 250.6% | 264.5% | 278.4% | 295.8% | 313.2% | 330.6% |
| Hold Skill DMG | 188.8% | 203.0% | 217.1% | 236.0% | 250.2% | 264.3% | 283.2% | 302.1% | 321.0% | 339.8% | 358.7% | 377.6% | 401.2% | 424.8% | 448.4% |
| DMG Bonus | 45.7% ATK | 49.1% ATK | 52.5% ATK | 57.1% ATK | 60.5% ATK | 63.9% ATK | 68.5% ATK | 73.0% ATK | 77.6% ATK | 82.2% ATK | 86.7% ATK | 91.3% ATK | 97.0% ATK | 102.7% ATK | 108.4% ATK |
| Press/Hold Duration | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s | 10.0s/15.0s |
| Press/Hold Trigger Quota | 5/7 | 5/7 | 5/7 | 5/7 | 5/7 | 5/7 | 5/7 | 5/7 | 5/7 | 5/7 | 5/7 | 5/7 | 5/7 | 5/7 | 5/7 |
| Press CD | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s |
| Hold CD | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
Unleashes the power of the Talisman Spirit, allowing it to roam free in this plane, dealing AoE Cryo DMG. The Talisman Spirit then creates a field that decreases the Cryo RES and Physical RES of opponents within it. It also deals periodic Cryo DMG to opponents within the field.
The way of the adepti is not defined only by the mysterious and fantastical. Only by observing the changes in the heavens and the earth, and understanding the laws of cause and effect in this realm, may its essence be understood.
Talent level
10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 100.8% | 108.4% | 115.9% | 126.0% | 133.6% | 141.1% | 151.2% | 161.3% | 171.4% | 181.4% | 191.5% | 201.6% | 214.2% | 226.8% | 239.4% |
| RES Decrease | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 12.0% | 13.0% | 14.0% | 15.0% | 15.0% | 15.0% | 15.0% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| DoT | 33.1% | 35.6% | 38.1% | 41.4% | 43.9% | 46.4% | 49.7% | 53.0% | 56.3% | 59.6% | 62.9% | 66.2% | 70.4% | 74.5% | 78.7% |
| Duration | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s |
| CD | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s |
| Energy Cost | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
An active character within the field created by Divine Maiden's Deliverance gains 15% Cryo DMG Bonus.
After Shenhe uses Spring Spirit Summoning, she will grant all nearby party members the following effects: · Press: Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG increased by 15% for 10s. · Hold: Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG increased by 15% for 15s.
Gains 25% more rewards when dispatched on a Liyue Expedition for 20 hours.
Level 90 and every talent to 10
5,377,500
Mora 17 material lines
Ascension to 90
420,000
Mora 9 materials · 6 steps
All 3 talents to 10
4,957,500
Mora 3× the single-talent bill
Shivada Jade Sliver ×1
Qingxin ×3
Whopperflower Nectar ×320,000Mora
Dragonheir's False Fin ×2
Shivada Jade Fragment ×3Qingxin ×10Whopperflower Nectar ×1540,000Mora
Dragonheir's False Fin ×4Shivada Jade Fragment ×6
Shimmering Nectar ×12Qingxin ×2060,000Mora
Dragonheir's False Fin ×8
Shivada Jade Chunk ×3Shimmering Nectar ×18Qingxin ×3080,000Mora
Dragonheir's False Fin ×12Shivada Jade Chunk ×6
Energy Nectar ×12Qingxin ×45100,000Mora
Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6Dragonheir's False Fin ×20Energy Nectar ×24Qingxin ×60120,000Mora
Total to level 90
420,000 Mora
Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6Dragonheir's False Fin ×46Shivada Jade Chunk ×9Energy Nectar ×36Shivada Jade Fragment ×9Shimmering Nectar ×30Shivada Jade Sliver ×1Qingxin ×168Whopperflower Nectar ×18
Teachings of Prosperity ×3Whopperflower Nectar ×612,500Mora
Guide to Prosperity ×2Shimmering Nectar ×317,500Mora
Guide to Prosperity ×4Shimmering Nectar ×425,000Mora
Guide to Prosperity ×6Shimmering Nectar ×630,000Mora
Guide to Prosperity ×9Shimmering Nectar ×937,500Mora
Hellfire Butterfly ×1
Philosophies of Prosperity ×4Energy Nectar ×4120,000Mora
Hellfire Butterfly ×1Philosophies of Prosperity ×6Energy Nectar ×6260,000Mora
Hellfire Butterfly ×2Philosophies of Prosperity ×12Energy Nectar ×9450,000Mora
Crown of Insight ×1Hellfire Butterfly ×2Philosophies of Prosperity ×16Energy Nectar ×12700,000Mora
One talent to 10
1,652,500 Mora
Crown of Insight ×1Hellfire Butterfly ×6Philosophies of Prosperity ×38Energy Nectar ×31Guide to Prosperity ×21Shimmering Nectar ×22Teachings of Prosperity ×3Whopperflower Nectar ×6All 3 talents to 10
4,957,500 Mora
Crown of Insight ×3Hellfire Butterfly ×18Philosophies of Prosperity ×114Energy Nectar ×93Guide to Prosperity ×63Shimmering Nectar ×66Teachings of Prosperity ×9Whopperflower Nectar ×18
C1Spring Spirit Summoning can be used 1 more time.
C2Divine Maiden's Deliverance lasts for 6 seconds longer. Active characters within the skill's field deal 15% increased Cryo CRIT DMG.
C3Increases the Level of Spring Spirit Summoning by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4When characters under the effect of Icy Quill applied by Shenhe trigger its DMG Bonus effects, Shenhe will gain a Skyfrost Mantra stack: · When Shenhe uses Spring Spirit Summoning, she will consume all stacks of Skyfrost Mantra, increasing the DMG of that Spring Spirit Summoning by 5% for each stack consumed. · Max 50 stacks. Stacks last for 60s.
C5Increases the Level of Divine Maiden's Deliverance by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6When characters trigger Icy Quill's effects using Normal and Charged Attack DMG, it does not count toward the Trigger Quota.
Shenhe's outfit. These elegant garments have accompanied her through long years of training. The red ropes that surround her body are fetters and wards simultaneously.
This Lantern Rite gift that Shenhe received is a set of elegant formal attire that her master, Cloud Retainer had commissioned for her. Red ropes still adorn her arms, but the bitter cold in Shenhe's heart has faded.
Names, descriptions and art from the game data. Pick an outfit on the stage to see it full size.
Shenhe is a 5-star Cryo character from Liyue who uses a polearm, released in version 2.4.
Shenhe's abilities multiply ATK. That is read from the scaling rows on the Elemental Skill and Burst, not from the ability description, so it reflects what the game actually multiplies rather than what the text mentions.
Engulfing Lightning is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star polearm with Energy Recharge as its ascension stat, and its passive acts on ATK. Wavebreaker's Fin is the best 4-star alternative.
Finale of the Deep Galleries. Its 2-piece bonus is: Cryo DMG Bonus +15% Its 4-piece bonus is: When the equipping character has 0 Elemental Energy, Normal Attack DMG is increased by 60% and Elemental Burst DMG is increased by 60%. After the equipping character deals Normal Attack DMG, the aforementioned Elemental Burst effect will stop applying for 6s. After the equipping character deals Elemental Burst DMG, the aforementioned Normal Attack effect will stop applying for 6s. This effect can trigger even if the equipping character is off the field.
Taking one talent from level 1 to 10 costs 1,652,500 Mora and 38× Philosophies of Prosperity among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
Clarity of Heart: Spring Spirit Summoning can be used 1 more time.
Cryo
