Wriothesley, Cryo Catalyst character | Genshin Impact

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Wriothesley Build: Best Weapons, Artifacts & Teams

CryoCatalystMain DPS

Emissary of Solitary Iniquity

The best Wriothesley build in Genshin Impact (Version 7.2) is Cashflow Supervision with Disenchantment in Deep Shadow.

By Lorenzo BrunoUpdated October 2, 2026Build source: prydwen.gg guide

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Genshin Impact 5★ Cryo Catalyst Main DPS

Wriothesley quick build

Best weapon: Cashflow Supervision
Best F2P weapon: Clash of Kings (R5)
Artifact set: Disenchantment in Deep Shadow
Main stats: ATK% > Elemental Mastery sands, ATK% > Elemental Mastery goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet
Substats priority: CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > EM
Talent priority: Normal Attack > Skill
Rotation: First rotation: N1E#5(C)d 2N5Cd
Best team: Wriothesley, Yae Miko, Odette, Alyosha
Alternatives: Reliquary of Truth, Vivid Notions, Clash of Kings
Role: Main DPS / Healer
Burst energy cost: 60 energy
Key ascension material: 168× Subdetection Unit

Best Wriothesley weapons

11 ranked

Cashflow Supervision, 5★ Catalyst | Genshin Impact

BISCashflow Supervision

114.12% DPS - Team · 126.08% DPS - Solo at R1

674

Base ATK · lv 90

22.1%CRIT Rate

Reliquary of Truth, 5★ Catalyst | Genshin Impact

#2Reliquary of Truth

107.94% DPS - Team · 116.47% DPS - Solo at R1

542

Base ATK · lv 90

88.2%CRIT DMG

Vivid Notions, 5★ Catalyst | Genshin Impact

#3Vivid Notions

105.18% DPS - Team · 110.75% DPS - Solo at R1

674

Base ATK · lv 90

44.1%CRIT DMG

Clash of Kings, 4★ Catalyst | Genshin Impact

#4Clash of Kings

104.90% DPS - Team · 116.76% DPS - Solo at R5

510

Base ATK · lv 90

27.6%CRIT Rate

Kagura's Verity, 5★ Catalyst | Genshin Impact

#5Kagura's Verity

103.99% DPS - Team · 108.27% DPS - Solo at R1

608

Base ATK · lv 90

66.2%CRIT DMG

Best Wriothesley artifacts

2 sets

Disenchantment in Deep Shadow artifact set | Genshin Impact

CoreDisenchantment in Deep Shadow

Wriothesley’s best option in almost all circumstances, albeit not by a significant margin over Marechaussee.

2PCATK +18%.

4PCIncreases Superconduct Reaction DMG by 80% and Stellar-Conduct Reaction DMG by 40%. When the wielder attacks opponents affected by Superconduct or Stellar-Conduct, this attack's CRIT Rate is increased by 16%.

Also works

Marechaussee Hunter

Wriothesley main stats and substats

Burst · 60 energy

Sands: ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Goblet: ATK% > Elemental MasteryThe descriptions stating that his abilities do a portion of their original Cryo damage as Stellar-Conduct damage does not mean Wriothesley benefits from boosts that would not typically apply to Stellar-Conduct damage, such as Cryo DMG Bonus or Shenhe’s Icy Quills.
Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substat priority

Highest first

1CRIT Rate = CRIT DMGBest
2ATK%
3EM

Wriothesley opts for a simple CRIT DPS build path with the ability to build into Elemental Mastery.

Wriothesley talent priority

Upgrade in this order

#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.

Wriothesley rotation

2 combos

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

Best Wriothesley teams

13 teams

Electro · Superconduct with Yae Miko, Odette and Alyosha

Leads

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.

Wriothesley, this characterMain DPS
Yae MikoSub DPS
OdetteSupport
AlyoshaSupport

Dendro · Burning with Emilie, Xiangling and Bennett

Leads

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.

Wriothesley, this characterMain DPS
EmilieSub DPS
XianglingSub DPS
BennettSupport

Cryo · Freeze with Yelan, Furina and Escoffier

Leads

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, this characterMain DPS
YelanSub DPS
FurinaSub DPS
EscoffierSupport

Cryo · Freeze with Furina, Xilonen and Charlotte

Leads

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, this characterMain DPS
FurinaSub DPS
XilonenSupport
CharlotteSupport

Cryo · Melt with Furina, Xilonen and Chiori

Leads

Wriothesley carries this Melt 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, this characterMain DPS
FurinaSub DPS
XilonenSupport
ChioriSub DPS

Cryo · Melt hypercarry with Xilonen, Mavuika and Bennett

Leads

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.

Wriothesley, this characterMain DPS
XilonenSupport
MavuikaSub DPS
BennettSupport

All Wriothesley team comps, with every member's build

Genshin Impact 5★ Cryo Catalyst Main DPS

Wriothesley build summary

Updated October 2, 2026

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.

Wriothesley FAQ

3 questions

What stat does Wriothesley scale on?

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.

What is the best weapon for Wriothesley?

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.

Which artifact set should Wriothesley use?

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%.