The best Cryo Traveler build in Genshin Impact (Version 7.1) is Exaiphanes Blade with Disenchantment in Deep Shadow.
By Lorenzo BrunoUpdated October 2, 2026Build source: prydwen.gg guide
Genshin Impact 5★ Cryo Sword Support
2PC ATK% Combinations: Another option if Heart of the Furnace is not used in Stellar Swirl teams due to there being a better holder so as to maximize Cryo Traveler’s damage. Other choices for this include Blizzard Strayer and A Day Carved From Rising Winds, both of which can be upgrades at similar or better substat quality despite not fully activating their set bonuses. Note that Blizzard Strayer can easily overcap on CRIT Rate.
Traveler’s ER Requirements are typically fairly low, and often none needs to be built because of their C1, Exaiphanes Blade, and the 20% Energy Recharge buff they obtain.
#1
Burst
Max first
#2
Normal Attack
Then
Traveler’s Burst comprises most of their damage and scales best with investment, while their Charged Attack is also significant, more than half its total scaling comes from their passive which does not change with talent Levels.
Note that since Frostglow stacks last a lengthy 30 seconds, they can be accumulated over the course of a rotation and the Burst does not need to be cast immediately.
Stellar Swirl Rotation
E → Rotate through team → CA Q
This is Cryo Traveler’s default option on Stellar Swirl teams, accumulating Icepoint and Frostglow stacks throughout the rotation and consuming them at the end to deal damage.
Stellar-Conduct Quickswap Combo
E → N2C → Q → N2C
After the first rotation, this combo allows the Cryo Traveler to quickly accumulate sufficient Frostglow stacks when their special Charged Attack is considered. The N2C after Burst helps accumulate Frostglow stacks for the subsequent rotation while also allowing the Cryo Traveler to remain on-field while their Ice Javelins hit. As always, this combo does not need to be executed in one stretch.
Stellar-Conduct Main DPS Combo 1
E → (N2C) x2 → N2 → Q → N2C (Footage shown in this combo button)E → (N2D) x3 → N2 → Q → N2C
The first combo outputs more damage and Cryo application, while the latter allows the Traveler to save their special Charged Attack till the end of the rotation so it benefits from all buffs which apply to their Burst. It’s worth noting both combos shown above are fairly stamina-intensive, and can be altered as needed depending on the battle situation.
Stellar-Conduct Main DPS Combo 2
E → (N2C) x2 → N2 → Q → N2CE → (N2D) x3 → N2 → Q → N2C (Footage shown in this combo button)
The first combo outputs more damage and Cryo application, while the latter allows the Traveler to save their special Charged Attack till the end of the rotation so it benefits from all buffs which apply to their Burst. It’s worth noting both combos shown above are fairly stamina-intensive, and can be altered as needed depending on the battle situation.
C Charged AttackN Normal AttackE Elemental SkillQ Elemental BurstD Dash (Cancel)
Rotation and combos from the prydwen.gg guide, rephrased
Odette plays support in this Superconduct team built around Cryo Traveler, with Yae Miko (sub DPS) and Alyosha (support). Cryo Traveler and Odette give Cryo resonance (Shattering Ice: CRIT Rate +15% against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies). Yae Miko and Alyosha give Electro resonance (High Voltage: Electro reactions drop Electro particles). Alyosha heals.
Vodyanitsa heals and buffs off HP while Vesna swirls the Cryo that Odette and the Cryo Traveler keep on the field: the full Snezhnaya line-up.
Mizuki swirls the Cryo Traveler’s Cryo and Vodyanitsa’s Hydro, with Sucrose or Odette in the last slot depending on whether the team wants Elemental Mastery or more Cryo.
The free version of the Stellar Swirl team: Qiqi for Cryo and healing, the Cryo Traveler for a second Cryo source, Sucrose for Elemental Mastery.
Odette plays stellar support / sub DPS in this Stellar Swirl team built around Yumemizuki Mizuki, with Cryo Traveler (support / sub DPS) and Sucrose (support). Odette and Cryo Traveler give Cryo resonance (Shattering Ice: CRIT Rate +15% against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies). Yumemizuki Mizuki and Sucrose give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Yumemizuki Mizuki heals.
Vesna carries this Stellar Swirl team as main DPS, with Odette (support), Cryo Traveler (sub DPS) and Faruzan (sub DPS / support). Vesna and Faruzan give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Odette and Cryo Traveler give Cryo resonance (Shattering Ice: CRIT Rate +15% against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies). None of the four is a healer or a shielder, so the team leans on dodging or on a lead with built-in sustain.
Genshin Impact 5★ Cryo Sword Support
Exaiphanes Blade tops the weapon ranking for Cryo Traveler at R1. That order is prydwen.gg's, measured in play and rephrased here; every row of it sits under Weapons below.
Run Disenchantment in Deep Shadow on Cryo Traveler, with Heart of the Furnace and Tenacity of the Millelith behind it. Main stats are ATK% sands, ATK% goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet. Roll substats in the order CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > EM.
Talent priority is Burst > Normal Attack. The Elemental Burst costs 60 energy, which is what an Energy Recharge target has to clear.
The standard rotation (Stellar Swirl Rotation) is E → Rotate through team → CA Q.
The strongest team is Cryo Traveler, Yae Miko, Odette and Alyosha, built around Cryo Traveler: Cryo · Superconduct.
Normal Attack Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.
Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
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 | 44.5% | 48.1% | 51.7% | 56.9% | 60.5% | 64.6% | 70.3% | 76.0% | 81.7% | 87.9% | 94.1% | 100.3% | 106.5% | 112.7% | 118.9% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 43.4% | 47.0% | 50.5% | 55.5% | 59.1% | 63.1% | 68.7% | 74.2% | 79.8% | 85.9% | 91.9% | 98.0% | 104.0% | 110.1% | 116.1% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 53.0% | 57.3% | 61.6% | 67.8% | 72.1% | 77.0% | 83.8% | 90.6% | 97.3% | 104.7% | 112.1% | 119.5% | 126.9% | 134.3% | 141.7% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 58.3% | 63.1% | 67.8% | 74.6% | 79.3% | 84.8% | 92.2% | 99.7% | 107.1% | 115.3% | 123.4% | 131.5% | 139.7% | 147.8% | 155.9% |
| 5-Hit DMG | 70.8% | 76.5% | 82.3% | 90.5% | 96.3% | 102.9% | 111.9% | 121.0% | 130.0% | 139.9% | 149.8% | 159.7% | 169.5% | 179.4% | 189.3% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 55.9%+60.7% | 60.5%+65.7% | 65.0%+70.6% | 71.5%+77.7% | 76.0%+82.6% | 81.3%+88.3% | 88.4%+96.0% | 95.5%+103.8% | 102.7%+111.5% | 110.5%+120.0% | 118.3%+128.5% | 126.1%+137.0% | 133.9%+145.4% | 141.7%+153.9% | 149.5%+162.4% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| 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% |
Stabs at the opponent with the Traveler's weapon, which releases an ice-cold fog. This deals Cryo DMG to opponents up ahead and forms a Frostpierce Star next to the Traveler.
Frostpierce Star · Follows your own party members around the field and periodically fires ice crystals at nearby opponents, dealing Cryo DMG. Radiance: Stellar-Conduct: The Frostpierce Star will no longer fire ice crystals at opponents at intervals but will instead fire an ice crystal at opponents in a coordinated attack when the Traveler hits an opponent with a Normal Attack, Charged Attack, or Plunging Attack. This effect can trigger once every 0.2s. · When an opponent is hit with an ice crystal, the Traveler gains 1 stack of Frostglow (max 8 stacks). · When not in combat, Frostglow expires after 30s.
You observed the formation of frost together with Paimon.
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 | 91.7% | 98.6% | 105.4% | 114.6% | 121.5% | 128.4% | 137.5% | 146.7% | 155.9% | 165.0% | 174.2% | 183.4% | 194.8% | 206.3% | 217.7% |
| Ice Crystal DMG | 21.4% | 23.0% | 24.6% | 26.7% | 28.3% | 29.9% | 32.1% | 34.2% | 36.4% | 38.5% | 40.6% | 42.8% | 45.5% | 48.1% | 50.8% |
| Frostpierce Star 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 | 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 |
Generates an ice javelin with the power of Cryo, then directs it at enemies to deal multiple instances of Cryo DMG. When cast, the Traveler consumes all existing stacks of Frostglow, which in turn increases the DMG dealt by this Elemental Burst. When 8 stacks of Frostglow are consumed, the number of DMG instances caused by the javelins is also increased.
Radiance: Stellar Glimmer: DMG from the current Elemental Burst is changed to Cryo DMG of the corresponding Stellar Glimmer reaction type.
You felt the keen edge of the icicles alongside Paimon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Javelin DMG | 55.1%/Strike | 59.3%/Strike | 63.4%/Strike | 68.9%/Strike | 73.0%/Strike | 77.2%/Strike | 82.7%/Strike | 88.2%/Strike | 93.7%/Strike | 99.2%/Strike | 104.7%/Strike | 110.3%/Strike | 117.2%/Strike | 124.0%/Strike | 130.9%/Strike |
| Frostglow DMG Bonus | 2.8% | 3.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.4% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.5% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| Stellar-Conduct Ice Javelin Single Strike DMG | 36.8% | 39.5% | 42.3% | 45.9% | 48.7% | 51.5% | 55.1% | 58.8% | 62.5% | 66.2% | 69.8% | 73.5% | 78.1% | 82.7% | 87.3% |
| Stellar-Conduct Frostglow DMG Bonus | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.4% |
| Stellar Swirl Ice Javelin Single Strike DMG | 55.1% | 59.3% | 63.4% | 68.9% | 73.0% | 77.2% | 82.7% | 88.2% | 93.7% | 99.2% | 104.7% | 110.3% | 117.2% | 124.0% | 130.9% |
| Stellar Swirl Frostglow DMG Bonus | 2.8% | 3.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.4% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.5% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| No. of Strikes in Attack | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Additional Frostglow Attack Strikes at Stack Max | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| Energy Cost | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Radiance: Stellar-Conduct: When a Frostpierce Star is on the field, DMG from the Traveler's Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, and Plunging Attacks are converted to Cryo DMG that cannot be overridden by another elemental infusion, and DMG dealt is also increased by 80% of the Traveler's ATK.
The Traveler's Elemental Mastery is increased by 8% of their ATK. Up to 160 Elemental Mastery can be gained in this way.
The Traveler will enter the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state when inside a Polestar Field, or the Radiance: Stellar Swirl state for 8s after a nearby party member triggers a Stellar Swirl reaction. When a party member triggers a Superconduct or Cryo Swirl reaction, it becomes a Stellar-Conduct or Stellar Swirl reaction instead, and the Base DMG of said reaction is also increased by 0.35% for every 100 points of the Traveler's ATK. A maximum 7% increase can be obtained in this way.
Draws new strength and power from their past travels: Every Elemental Type the Traveler has resonated with now grants an additional enhancement effect.
Additionally, when a nearby party member deals Stellar-Conduct or Stellar Swirl DMG, the Traveler gains 1 stack of "Icepoint." 1 stack of Icepoint can be obtained in this way once every 2s, max 3 stacks. When the Traveler unleashes a Charged Attack at 3 stacks of Icepoint, all stacks are consumed to change the attack into a special Charged Attack: Freezing Ice.
Charged Attack: Freezing Ice · Cryo DMG dealt is increased by 140% of the Traveler's ATK, and the Traveler also gains 2 stacks of Frostglow. · Charged Attack: Freezing Ice can be unleashed once every 15s. Additionally, the DMG Bonus from the Ascension Talent "Ever-Keen Frost" does not apply to Charged Attack: Freezing Ice. Radiance: Stellar Glimmer: DMG from Charged Attack: Freezing Ice is instead considered Cryo DMG of the corresponding Stellar Glimmer reaction type.
Level 90 and every talent to 10
5,377,500
Mora 20 material lines
Ascension to 90
420,000
Mora 8 materials · 6 steps
All 3 talents to 10
4,957,500
Mora 3× the single-talent bill
Brilliant Diamond Sliver ×1
Damaged Mask ×3
Windwheel Aster ×320,000Mora
Brilliant Diamond Fragment ×3Damaged Mask ×15Windwheel Aster ×1040,000Mora
Brilliant Diamond Fragment ×6
Stained Mask ×12Windwheel Aster ×2060,000Mora
Brilliant Diamond Chunk ×3Stained Mask ×18Windwheel Aster ×3080,000Mora
Brilliant Diamond Chunk ×6
Ominous Mask ×12Windwheel Aster ×45100,000Mora
Brilliant Diamond Gemstone ×6Ominous Mask ×24Windwheel Aster ×60120,000Mora
Total to level 90
420,000 Mora
Brilliant Diamond Gemstone ×6Brilliant Diamond Chunk ×9Brilliant Diamond Fragment ×9Ominous Mask ×36Brilliant Diamond Sliver ×1Stained Mask ×30Damaged Mask ×18Windwheel Aster ×168
Teachings of Charity ×3
Chimeric Core ×612,500Mora
Guide to Fortitude ×2
Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus ×317,500Mora
Guide to Glory ×4Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus ×425,000Mora
Guide to Charity ×6Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus ×630,000Mora
Guide to Fortitude ×9Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus ×937,500Mora
Ascended Sample: Queen ×1
Philosophies of Glory ×4
Prime Chimeric Nexus ×4120,000Mora
Ascended Sample: Queen ×1
Philosophies of Charity ×6Prime Chimeric Nexus ×6260,000Mora
Ascended Sample: Queen ×2
Philosophies of Fortitude ×12Prime Chimeric Nexus ×9450,000Mora
Ascended Sample: Queen ×2
Crown of Insight ×1Philosophies of Glory ×16Prime Chimeric Nexus ×12700,000Mora
One talent to 10
1,652,500 Mora
Ascended Sample: Queen ×6Crown of Insight ×1Philosophies of Charity ×6Philosophies of Fortitude ×12Philosophies of Glory ×20Guide to Charity ×6Guide to Fortitude ×11Guide to Glory ×4Prime Chimeric Nexus ×31Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus ×22Teachings of Charity ×3Chimeric Core ×6All 3 talents to 10
4,957,500 Mora
Ascended Sample: Queen ×18Crown of Insight ×3Philosophies of Charity ×18Philosophies of Fortitude ×36Philosophies of Glory ×60Guide to Charity ×18Guide to Fortitude ×33Guide to Glory ×12Prime Chimeric Nexus ×93Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus ×66Teachings of Charity ×9Chimeric Core ×18
C1The Traveler regenerates 5 Elemental Energy when they deal Stellar Glimmer DMG. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s.
C2The active character's Elemental Mastery is increased by 60 for 5s when an opponent is hit by an ice crystal fired by the Elemental Skill Ice Fog Piercer. Additionally, when a character affected by the aforementioned effect triggers a Stellar Glimmer reaction or deals Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG, the Elemental Mastery boost described above will be increased to 120 for its duration.
C3Increases the Level of the Elemental Burst Frostbound Javelin by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4The duration of the Frostpierce Star created by the Elemental Skill Ice Fog Piercer is increased by 25%.
C5Increases the Level of the Elemental Skill Ice Fog Piercer by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6Every stack of Frostglow consumed when using the Elemental Burst Frostbound Javelin increases Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG dealt by other party members by 5% for 15s. A maximum 40% increase can be obtained in this way.
Cryo Traveler is a 5-star Cryo character from Traveler who uses a sword.
Cryo Traveler'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.
Skyward Blade is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star sword with Energy Recharge as its ascension stat, and its passive acts on ATK. Fleuve Cendre Ferryman 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 6× Philosophies of Charity among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
Somber Freeze: The Traveler regenerates 5 Elemental Energy when they deal Stellar Glimmer DMG. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s.
Cryo
