Fortress of Meropide
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Emissary of Solitary Iniquity
The best Wriothesley build in Genshin Impact (Version 7.1) is Cashflow Supervision with Disenchantment in Deep Shadow.
By Lorenzo BrunoUpdated October 2, 2026Build source: prydwen.gg guide
Genshin Impact 5★ Cryo Catalyst Main DPS
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Wriothesley opts for a simple CRIT DPS build path with the ability to build into Elemental Mastery.
#1
Normal Attack
Max first
#2
Skill
Then
Wriothesley’s damage scales almost entirely with his Normal Attack talent Levels which should thus be prioritized for investment, while Skill levels are also worthwhile due to improving the multiplier provided to his Normal Attacks.
The following sections will assume Wriothesley is being played on a Stellar-Conduct team, where his gameplay loop can be summarized as follows,
Setup buffs and consistent Electro application for Wriothesley alongside a teammate that enables Stellar-Conduct.
C0 Combos
First rotation: N1E#5(C)d 2N5Cd
C1 Combos
First rotation: E N5d 3N5Cd N32nd rotation: N1E#5Cd 3[N5Cd] N33rd rotation: N1E#5Cd 3[N5Cd] N34th rotation: N1E#5Cd 2[N5Cd] N5d N1Cd N35th rotation: N1E#5Cd 3[N5Cd] N36th rotation: N1E#5Cd 2[N5Cd] N5d N1Cd N3
And then these two combos alternate forever.
N Normal AttackC Charged AttackE Elemental Skill
Rotation and combos from the prydwen.gg guide, rephrased
Alyosha plays support in this Superconduct team built around Wriothesley, with Yae Miko (sub DPS) and Odette (support). Wriothesley 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). Wriothesley and Alyosha heal.
Emilie plays sub DPS in this Burning team built around Wriothesley, with Xiangling (sub DPS) and Bennett (support). Xiangling and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Wriothesley and Bennett heal.
Escoffier plays support in this Freeze team built around Wriothesley, with Yelan (sub DPS) and Furina (sub DPS). Wriothesley and Escoffier give Cryo resonance (Shattering Ice: CRIT Rate +15% against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies). Yelan and Furina give Hydro resonance (Soothing Water: Max HP +25%). Wriothesley, Furina and Escoffier heal.
Wriothesley carries this Freeze team as main DPS, with Furina (sub DPS), Xilonen (support) and Charlotte (support). Wriothesley and Charlotte give Cryo resonance (Shattering Ice: CRIT Rate +15% against Frozen or Cryo-affected enemies). Wriothesley, Furina, Xilonen and Charlotte heal.
Wriothesley carries this Freeze team as main DPS, with Furina (sub DPS), Xilonen (support) and Chiori (sub DPS). Xilonen and Chiori give Geo resonance (Enduring Rock: shield strength +15%, and DMG +15% while shielded). Wriothesley, Furina and Xilonen heal.
Wriothesley carries this Melt team as main DPS, with Xilonen (support), Mavuika (sub DPS) and Bennett (support). Mavuika and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Wriothesley, Xilonen and Bennett heal.
Genshin Impact 5★ Cryo Catalyst Main DPS
Cashflow Supervision tops the weapon ranking for Wriothesley, at 114.12% relative damage at R1 in the DPS - Team column, ahead of Reliquary of Truth, Vivid Notions and Clash of Kings. 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 Wriothesley, with Marechaussee Hunter behind it. Main stats are ATK% > Elemental Mastery sands, ATK% > Elemental Mastery goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet. Roll substats in the order CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > EM.
Talent priority is Normal Attack > Skill. The Elemental Burst costs 60 energy, which is what an Energy Recharge target has to clear.
The standard rotation (C0 Combos) is First rotation: N1E#5(C)d 2N5Cd.
The strongest team is Wriothesley, Yae Miko, Odette and Alyosha, built around Wriothesley: Electro · Superconduct.
Normal Attack Coalescing frost about his fist, Wriothesley will unleash powerful Repelling Fists, performing up to 5 rapid attacks that deal Cryo DMG. Apart from this, Normal Attack combo count will not reset for a short time after using Icefang Rush or sprinting.
Charged Attack Consumes a fixed amount of Stamina to leap and unleash a Vaulting Fist, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.
Plunging Attack Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE Cryo 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 | 53.4% | 57.7% | 62.0% | 68.3% | 72.6% | 77.6% | 84.4% | 91.2% | 98.0% | 105.5% | 112.9% | 120.4% | 127.8% | 135.3% | 142.7% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 51.8% | 56.0% | 60.2% | 66.3% | 70.5% | 75.3% | 81.9% | 88.5% | 95.2% | 102.4% | 109.6% | 116.8% | 124.1% | 131.3% | 138.5% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 67.2% | 72.7% | 78.2% | 86.0% | 91.5% | 97.7% | 106.3% | 114.9% | 123.5% | 132.9% | 142.3% | 151.6% | 161.0% | 170.4% | 179.8% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 37.9%+37.9% | 41.0%+41.0% | 44.1%+44.1% | 48.5%+48.5% | 51.6%+51.6% | 55.1%+55.1% | 59.9%+59.9% | 64.8%+64.8% | 69.6%+69.6% | 74.9%+74.9% | 80.2%+80.2% | 85.5%+85.5% | 90.8%+90.8% | 96.1%+96.1% | 101.4%+101.4% |
| 5-Hit DMG | 90.7% | 98.1% | 105.5% | 116.1% | 123.5% | 131.9% | 143.5% | 155.1% | 166.7% | 179.4% | 192.0% | 204.7% | 217.4% | 230.0% | 242.7% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 153.0% | 164.4% | 175.9% | 191.2% | 202.7% | 214.1% | 229.4% | 244.7% | 260.0% | 275.3% | 290.6% | 305.9% | 325.0% | 344.2% | 363.3% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 56.8% | 61.5% | 66.1% | 72.7% | 77.3% | 82.6% | 89.9% | 97.1% | 104.4% | 112.3% | 120.3% | 128.2% | 136.1% | 144.1% | 152.0% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 113.6%/141.9% | 122.9%/153.5% | 132.1%/165.0% | 145.3%/181.5% | 154.6%/193.1% | 165.2%/206.3% | 179.7%/224.5% | 194.2%/242.6% | 208.8%/260.8% | 224.6%/280.6% | 240.5%/300.4% | 256.3%/320.2% | 272.2%/340.0% | 288.0%/359.8% | 303.9%/379.6% |
Adjusting his breathing, rhythm, and pace, Wriothesley sprints forward a short distance, entering the Chilling Penalty state and unleashing more powerful attacks than before.
Chilling Penalty · Increases Wriothesley's interruption resistance · When his HP is above 50%, it will enhance the Repelling Fists of Normal Attack: Forceful Fists of Frost and increase its DMG. When such an attack hits, it will consume a fixed amount of Wriothesley's HP. HP can be lost this way once every 0.1s. This effect will be canceled should Wriothesley leave the field.
"Past convictions are past. It is our future choices that we must grasp." "Defy your fate, or else this glutton be, to pay your fate's due, by the crime and thee."
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Repelling Fist DMG | 143.2% Normal Attack DMG | 145.8% Normal Attack DMG | 148.3% Normal Attack DMG | 151.7% Normal Attack DMG | 154.3% Normal Attack DMG | 156.9% Normal Attack DMG | 160.2% Normal Attack DMG | 163.6% Normal Attack DMG | 167.0% Normal Attack DMG | 170.3% Normal Attack DMG | 173.7% Normal Attack DMG | 177.0% Normal Attack DMG | 180.4% Normal Attack DMG | 183.8% Normal Attack DMG | 187.1% Normal Attack DMG |
| HP Cost | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP | 4.5% Max HP |
| Duration | 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 |
| CD | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s |
Activating his boxing gloves, Wriothesley strikes out with an icy straight, then uses Icicle Impact to cause multiple instances of AoE Cryo DMG in a frontal area.
Arkhe: Ousia After Icicle Impact ends, a Surging Blade will descend upon the opponent's position, dealing Ousia-aligned Cryo DMG.
There are some things that even the Duke of the Fortress of Meropide can do little about — for example, complicated paperwork, the trivialities of a supervisor, or even... little kids pasting a whole host of cute but difficult-to-remove stickers on his boxing gloves.
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 | 127.20%×5 | 136.74%×5 | 146.28%×5 | 159.00%×5 | 168.54%×5 | 178.08%×5 | 190.80%×5 | 203.52%×5 | 216.24%×5 | 228.96%×5 | 241.68%×5 | 254.40%×5 | 270.30%×5 | 286.20%×5 | 302.10%×5 |
| Surging Blade DMG | 42.40% | 45.58% | 48.76% | 53.00% | 56.18% | 59.36% | 63.60% | 67.84% | 72.08% | 76.32% | 80.56% | 84.80% | 90.10% | 95.40% | 100.70% |
| 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 |
| Surging Blade 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 |
| Energy Cost | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
When Wriothesley's HP is less than 60%, he will obtain a Gracious Rebuke. The next Charged Attack of his Normal Attack: Forceful Fists of Frost will be enhanced to become Rebuke: Vaulting Fist. It will not consume Stamina, will deal 50% increased DMG, and after hitting will restore HP for Wriothesley equal to 30% of his Max HP. You can gain a Gracious Rebuke this way once every 5s.
When Wriothesley's current HP increases or decreases, if he is in the Chilling Penalty state conferred by Icefang Rush, Chilling Penalty will gain one stack of Prosecution Edict. Max 5 stacks. Each stack will increase Wriothesley's ATK by 6%.
When Wriothesley crafts Weapon Ascension Materials, he has a 10% chance to receive double the product.
Radiance: Stellar-Conduct: The Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Plea for Justice" is changed to the following: When Wriothesley's HP is less than 60%, he will obtain a "Gracious Rebuke: Unveiling." This turns the Charged Attack of his Normal Attack: Forceful Fists of Frost into the enhanced Luster: Vaulting Fist, which will not consume Stamina and restores 30% Max HP to Wriothesley upon hit. Wriothesley can gain HP in this way once every 2s. Additionally, the third and fifth strikes of Repelling Fist enhanced by Chilling Penalty will deal 60% and 80% of their original Cryo DMG respectively, while Luster: Vaulting Fist will deal 100% of its original AoE Cryo DMG. The aforementioned DMG is considered as Stellar-Conduct DMG, and Wriothesley deals 30% increased Stellar-Conduct DMG. Additionally, when inside a Polestar Field, Wriothesley will enter the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state.
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
Meshing Gear ×3
Subdetection Unit ×320,000Mora
"Tourbillon Device" ×2
Shivada Jade Fragment ×3Meshing Gear ×15Subdetection Unit ×1040,000Mora
"Tourbillon Device" ×4Shivada Jade Fragment ×6
Mechanical Spur Gear ×12Subdetection Unit ×2060,000Mora
"Tourbillon Device" ×8
Shivada Jade Chunk ×3Mechanical Spur Gear ×18Subdetection Unit ×3080,000Mora
"Tourbillon Device" ×12Shivada Jade Chunk ×6
Artificed Dynamic Gear ×12Subdetection Unit ×45100,000Mora
Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6"Tourbillon Device" ×20Artificed Dynamic Gear ×24Subdetection Unit ×60120,000Mora
Total to level 90
420,000 Mora
Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6"Tourbillon Device" ×46Shivada Jade Chunk ×9Artificed Dynamic Gear ×36Shivada Jade Fragment ×9Mechanical Spur Gear ×30Shivada Jade Sliver ×1Meshing Gear ×18Subdetection Unit ×168
Teachings of Order ×3Meshing Gear ×612,500Mora
Guide to Order ×2Mechanical Spur Gear ×317,500Mora
Guide to Order ×4Mechanical Spur Gear ×425,000Mora
Guide to Order ×6Mechanical Spur Gear ×630,000Mora
Guide to Order ×9Mechanical Spur Gear ×937,500Mora
Primordial Greenbloom ×1
Philosophies of Order ×4Artificed Dynamic Gear ×4120,000Mora
Primordial Greenbloom ×1Philosophies of Order ×6Artificed Dynamic Gear ×6260,000Mora
Primordial Greenbloom ×2Philosophies of Order ×12Artificed Dynamic Gear ×9450,000Mora
Crown of Insight ×1Primordial Greenbloom ×2Philosophies of Order ×16Artificed Dynamic Gear ×12700,000Mora
One talent to 10
1,652,500 Mora
Crown of Insight ×1Primordial Greenbloom ×6Philosophies of Order ×38Artificed Dynamic Gear ×31Guide to Order ×21Mechanical Spur Gear ×22Teachings of Order ×3Meshing Gear ×6All 3 talents to 10
4,957,500 Mora
Crown of Insight ×3Primordial Greenbloom ×18Philosophies of Order ×114Artificed Dynamic Gear ×93Guide to Order ×63Mechanical Spur Gear ×66Teachings of Order ×9Meshing Gear ×18
C1The Gracious Rebuke from the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Plea for Justice" is changed to this: When Wriothesley's HP is less than 60% or while he is in the Chilling Penalty state caused by Icefang Rush, when the fifth attack of Repelling Fists hits, it will create a Gracious Rebuke. 1 Gracious Rebuke effect can be obtained every 2.5s.
Additionally, Rebuke: Vaulting Fist will obtain the following enhancement: · The DMG Bonus gained will be further increased to 200%. · When it hits while Wriothesley is in the Chilling Penalty state, that state's duration is extended by 4s. 1 such extension can occur per 1 Chilling Penalty duration.
You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Plea for Justice."
C2When using Darkgold Wolfbite, each Prosecution Edict stack from the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Reckoning for Sin" will increase said ability's DMG dealt by 40%. You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Reckoning for Sin."
C3Increases the Level of Normal Attack: Forceful Fists of Frost by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4The HP restored to Wriothesley through Rebuke: Vaulting Fist will be increased to 50% of his Max HP. You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Plea for Justice." Additionally, when Wriothesley is healed, if the amount of healing overflows, the following effects will occur depending on whether he is on the field or not. If he is on the field, his ATK SPD will be increased by 20% for 4s. If he is off-field, all of your own party members' ATK SPD will be increased by 10% for 6s. These two methods of increasing ATK SPD cannot stack.
C5Increases the Level of Darkgold Wolfbite by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6The CRIT Rate of Rebuke: Vaulting Fist will be increased by 10%, and its CRIT DMG by 80%. When unleashed, it will also create an additional icicle that deals 100% of Rebuke: Vaulting Fist's Base DMG as Cryo DMG. DMG dealt this way is regarded as Charged Attack DMG. You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Plea for Justice."
Wriothesley's outfit. It radiates both dignity and strength, with the rugged gray wolf chain serving as the mark of his rulership over the Fortress of Meropide.
Names, descriptions and art from the game data. Pick an outfit on the stage to see it full size.
Wriothesley is a 5-star Cryo character from Fontaine who uses a catalyst, released in version 4.1.
Wriothesley'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.
Vivid Notions is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star catalyst with CRIT DMG as its ascension stat, and its passive acts on ATK. Royal Grimoire is the best 4-star alternative.
Blizzard Strayer. Its 2-piece bonus is: Cryo DMG Bonus +15% Its 4-piece bonus is: 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%.
Taking one talent from level 1 to 10 costs 1,652,500 Mora and 38× Philosophies of Order among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
Terror for the Evildoers: The Gracious Rebuke from the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Plea for Justice" is changed to this: When Wriothesley's HP is less than 60% or while he is in the Chilling Penalty state caused by Icefang Rush, when the fifth attack of Repelling Fists hits, it will create a Gracious Rebuke. 1 Gracious Rebuke effect can be obtained every 2.5s. Additionally, Rebuke: Vaulting Fist will obtain the following enhancement: · The DMG Bonus gained will be further increased to 200%. · When it hits while Wriothesley is in the Chilling Penalty state, that state's duration is extended by 4s. 1 such extension can occur per 1 Chilling Penalty duration. You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "There Shall Be a Plea for Justice."
Cryo
