Genshin Impact Bennett Builds, Weapons & Team Comps!

Bennett is one of the best 4-star supports in Genshin Impact, arguably the single best 4-star character in the entire game. His Elemental Burst, Fantastic Voyage, simultaneously provides strong AoE healing and a massive flat ATK buff to any character standing in his Inspiration Field, including deployed off-field units like Xiangling's Pyronado. There is practically no ATK-scaling DPS in the game that doesn't benefit from Bennett's presence. And In this comprehensive Bennett build guide, we’ll break down his talent priorities, recommended weapons and artifacts, and the best team compositions to maximize his potential. Keep reading for all the details.

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Bennett Character Profile

Character Information

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Bennett

Rarity★ ★ ★ ★
ElementpyroPyro
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Progression BonusEnergy Recharge +26.7%
Combat RoleHealer / ATK Buffer / Battery
  • Bennett Kit Explanation

AbilityDescription
Normal Attack: Strike of Fortune

Performs up to 5 rapid strikes. Charged Attack consumes Stamina for 2 rapid sword swings. Plunging Attack deals AoE DMG on landing. Normal Attacks are only relevant if using a Favonius Sword (to trigger CRIT-based particle generation) or in a dedicated on-field DPS build (C6 only).

Elemental Skill: Passion OverloadTap: A swift single Pyro strike with a short 5-second cooldown (4s with A1 passive). Simple and safe for battery usage mid-rotation.Hold Lv.1 (~1s): Two consecutive Pyro hits. Launches nearby enemies but does NOT knock Bennett back.Hold Lv.2 (~2s): Three hits with an explosion on the final strike, dealing the highest Skill damage but launches both enemies and Bennett backwards. Avoid using Level 2 Hold outside of his own Burst circle; inside the circle, the launch is suppressed by his A4 passive.
Elemental Burst: Fantastic Voyage

Bennett performs a leaping strike that creates a large circular Inspiration Field. The field lasts 12 seconds and provides two powerful effects to characters standing inside it:• If HP ≤ 70%: Continuous healing every 0.5 seconds, scaling off Bennett's Max HP.• If HP > 70%: A massive flat ATK Bonus equal to a percentage of Bennett's Base ATK (101% at Talent Level 10).

A1 Passive: Rekindle

Decreases Passion Overload's cooldown by 20% (5s → 4s). Speeds up particle generation and rotation flexibility.

A4 Passive: Fearnaught

While inside the Inspiration Field (his own Burst), Passion Overload's cooldown is reduced by a further 50% and Bennett can no longer be launched by the Level 2 Hold explosion. This makes the powerful Level 2 Hold safe to use within his field, greatly boosting on-field damage potential.

Utility Passive

When dispatched on an Expedition in Mondstadt, time consumed is reduced by 25%.

 

  • Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
  • One of the strongest ATK buffs in the entire game, scaling off Base ATK

  • Doubles as a reliable healer, removing the need for a dedicated healer slot

  • Short Skill cooldown generates plentiful Pyro particles, acting as a battery for the team

  • 60 Energy cost Burst is one of the easiest to maintain with ER substats
Weaknesses
  • Inspiration Field is position-restricted

  • Applies consistent Pyro inside the field, which can override Cryo/Hydro infusions

  • Relies on high Base ATK weapons for maximum buff output

  • Hold Skill Level 2 can be dangerous without his Burst active on-field

Bennett Talent Priority

Bennett's Elemental Burst is his entire kit and should be maxed first. His ATK buff at Talent Level 10 provides 101% of his Base ATK as a flat bonus with each level adds meaningful value. Normal Attack is rarely relevant for support builds and can safely stay at level 1.

TalentRecomended LevelPriority Notes
Elemental Burst9+Highest Priority - His entire value as a support. Each level increases both healing output and the ATK buff percentage. Crown-worthy for dedicated Bennett mains.

Elemental Skill

6+Medium Priority - Leveling increases Skill damage, relevant for on-field or Burst DPS builds. Lower priority for pure support usage.
Normal Attack1+Lowest Priority - Rarely used in combat.

Leveling Recommendation: Elemental Burst ≥ Elemental Skill > Normal Attack. Prioritize Burst level above all else. The ATK buff difference between Burst level 8 and level 10 is significant: roughly 8% more Base ATK converted. Crowning is worth it if Bennett is your most-used support.

Bennett Best Weapons

Unlike most characters, Bennett's weapon priority is almost entirely about Base ATK, the higher the weapon's Base ATK stat, the more his Burst buffs the team. The secondary stat matters only insofar as it helps him reach his Energy Recharge threshold without sacrificing artifact substats.

5-Star Weapons

Option 1

aquila favonia

Aquila Favonia (5★)

  • Base ATK: 674
  • Bonus Stat: Physical DMG Bonus +41.3%
  • Weapon Effect (R1): ATK is increased by 20%. Triggers on taking DMG: the soul of the Falcon of the West awakens, holding the banner of resistance aloft, regenerating HP equal to 100% of ATK and dealing 200% of ATK as DMG to surrounding opponents. This effect can only occur once every 15s.
Option 2

mistsplitter reforged

Mistsplitter Reforged (5★)

  • Base ATK: 674
  • Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG +44.1%
  • Weapon Effect (R1): Gain a 12% Elemental DMG Bonus for all elements and receive the might of the Mistsplitter's Emblem. At stack levels 1/2/3, the Mistsplitter's Emblem provides a 8/16/28% Elemental DMG Bonus for the character's Elemental Type. The character will obtain 1 stack of Mistsplitter's Emblem in each of the following scenarios: Normal Attack deals Elemental DMG (stack lasts 5s), casting Elemental Burst (stack lasts 10s); Energy is less than 100% (stack disappears when Energy is full). Each stack's duration is calculated independently.
Option 3

skyward blade

Skyward Blade (5★)

  • Base ATK: 608
  • Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge +55.1%
  • Weapon Effect (R1): CRIT Rate increased by 4%. Gains Skypiercing Might upon using an Elemental Burst: Increases Movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and Normal and Charged hits deal additional DMG equal to 20% of ATK. Skypiercing Might lasts for 12s.

4-Star Weapons

Option 1

alley flash

The Alley Flash (4★)

  • Base ATK: 620
  • Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery +55
  • Weapon Effect (R5): Increases DMG dealt by the character equipping this weapon by 24%. Taking DMG disables this effect for 5s.
Option 2

sapwood blade

Sapwood Blade (4★)

  • Base ATK: 565
  • Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge +30.6%
  • Weapon Effect (R5): After triggering Burning, Quicken, Aggravate, Spread, Bloom, Lunar-Bloom, Hyperbloom, or Burgeon, a Leaf of Consciousness will be created around the character for a maximum of 10s. When picked up, the Leaf will grant the character 120 Elemental Mastery for 12s. Only 1 Leaf can be generated this way every 20s. This effect can still be triggered if the character is not on the field. The Leaf of Consciousness' effect cannot stack.

Bennett Best Artifacts & Stats

Because Bennett's ATK buff doesn't scale from artifact stats at all, his artifact choices focus on maximizing Burst uptime (Energy Recharge), healing (HP%), and team utility. Never build ATK% on Bennett, it does nothing for his support value.

Aino Artifacts & Stats

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Noblesse Oblige

  • 2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%
  • 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.

Main Stat

  • Sands: ER%
  • Goblet: HP%
  • Circlet: Healing Bonus% or HP%

Sub Stat

Energy Recharge (180 - 200%) > HP% > Flat HP > CRIT (Support build)

CRIT Rate (min 50%) > Energy Recharge > HP% (Sword of Favonius build)

Bennett Best Team Compositions

Bennett slots into almost any team with an ATK-scaling DPS. Below are his strongest and most popular team archetypes, spanning both legacy meta and cutting-edge compositions.

1. Mavuika Team

Mavuika is currently the strongest on-field Pyro DPS and directly benefits from Bennett's flat ATK buff and Pyro Resonance. Citlali provides Cryo for Melt reactions, a shield, and additional buffs. Xilonen brings healing, elemental RES reduction via Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City, and further buffs. Bennett acts as the battery and ATK buff, his buff is one of Mavuika's primary damage multipliers in this composition.

Main DPSShield / BufferHealer / RES ShredATK Buffer / Battery

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Mavuika (5★)

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Citlali (5★)

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Xilonen (5★)

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Bennett (4★)

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Mavuika (5★)

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Citlali (5★)

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Xilonen (5★)

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Bennett (4★)

2. Raiden National Team

The gold standard team comp that has remained competitive for years. Raiden's energy restoration directly reduces Bennett's ER requirements, allowing him to run a lower ER threshold and invest more into HP for healing. Bennett buffs Xiangling's Pyronado (which snapshots the ATK bonus), Xingqiu's Rain Swords, and Raiden's Burst simultaneously. Xiangling and Bennett activate Pyro Resonance for an additional +25% ATK. This team is excellent for players who haven't pulled the newest 5-star characters.

Main DPS / BatteryPyro Sub DPSHydro Sub DPSHealer / ATK Buffer

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Raiden Shogun (5★)

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Xiangling (4★)

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Xingqiu (4★)

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Bennett (4★)

3. Arlecchino Vaporize Team

Bennett is described as sometimes non-negotiable for Arlecchino as his ATK buff is one of her largest damage multipliers.

Note: Arlecchino's Bond of Life mechanic prevents her from receiving Bennett's healing, but she still receives the full ATK buff. This means his healing is wasted on her, but the buff is not. Kazuha swirls Pyro/Hydro for Viridescent Venerer RES shred and Elemental DMG buff. Yelan or Xingqiu provide off-field Hydro for Vaporize triggers.

Main DPSHydro Off-field DPSAnemo Buffer / RES ShredATK Buffer

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Arlecchino (5★)

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Yelan (5★)

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Xilonen (5★)

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Bennett (4★)

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Arlecchino (5★)

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Xingqiu (4★)

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Kazuha (5★)

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Bennett (4★)

Bennett Constellations

Bennett's constellations are straightforward: C1 is an absolute must-have, C5 provides a meaningful Burst level boost, and C6 is a double-edged sword with enormous upside in the right teams. He is available in Paimon's Bargains regularly, making constellation accumulation feasible over time.

Constellation Performance

 EffectRatingExplanation
C1Fantastic Voyage's ATK increase no longer has an HP restriction, and gains an additional 20% of Bennett's Base ATK.★★★★★
  • Must have priority constellation. Fantastic Voyage's ATK increase no longer requires the character's HP to be above 70%. Additionally, the ATK bonus gains an extra 20% of Bennett's Base ATK. This is a massive upgrade since at Talent Level 10, the buff goes from ~101% to ~121% of Base ATK, and the HP restriction removal means his heal and buff no longer compete. This is the single most important constellation to obtain.

C2When Bennett's HP falls below 70%, his Energy Recharge is increased by 30%.★★★
  • Minor QoL constellation. When Bennett's HP falls below 70%, his Energy Recharge is increased by 30%. A minor quality-of-life constellation as the ER boost helps trigger his Burst faster after taking damage. Not transformative since C1 already removes the HP threshold restriction on his buff, but the ER is a comfortable bonus in longer fights.

C4Using a Normal Attack as the second attack of Passion Overload's Charge Level 1 will perform a follow-up attack.This additional attack does 135% of the second attack's DMG.★★
  • Niche constellation. Using a Normal Attack when executing the second attack of Passion Overload's Charge Level 1 allows an additional attack to be performed, dealing 135% of the second attack's DMG. Extends the Charge Level 1 Skill combo for additional personal damage. Niche as it is only relevant in on-field DPS builds and has little impact on support output.

C6Sword, Claymore, or Polearm-wielding characters inside Fantastic Voyage's radius gain a 15% Pyro DMG Bonus and their weapons are infused with Pyro.★★★
  • Context-dependent upgrade. Sword, Claymore, or Polearm-wielding characters inside Fantastic Voyage's radius gain a 15% Pyro DMG Bonus and their Normal/Charged Attacks are infused with Pyro. This is a massive buff for Pyro DPS units (Diluc, Yoimiya, Mavuika, Xiangling's Normal Attacks). However, it cannot be overridden, meaning it will forcibly convert the attacks of Cryo/Hydro infusion carries (Ayaka's Cryo infusion, Chongyun's Cryo infusion zone) into Pyro, ruining their damage. Use C6 with care as it is excellent for Mono Pyro and compatible DPS units, destructive for incompatible teams. Most modern characters' infusions cannot be overridden by C6 Bennett, making it generally safe in 6.5+ meta teams.

Conclusion

This comprehensive guide demonstrates Bennett's position as one of Genshin Impact's most powerful and universally applicable 4-star Pyro support characters. His unique flat ATK buff scaling from Base ATK, reliable healing, generous Pyro particle generation, and broad team compatibility make him an irreplaceable support across Vaporize, Melt, Overloaded, Mono Pyro, and National team archetypes which remain competitive in Version 6.5+. While he excels at C0 in virtually every team, his C1 constellation is the most impactful single upgrade available for any support character in the game, and his C5 and C6 provide substantial improvements for the right compositions.

To fully prepare for Bennett's teams and maximize her potential, consider topping up Genshin Impact resources through reliable services to acquire the materials needed for his ascension and talents, ensuring that Bennett is ready to support your team's elemental reactions.