Genshin Impact Wriothesley Build Guide, Weapons & Team Comps

Wriothesley Character Profiler

Wriothesley Information

Character Information
	Rarity	5-Star
	Element	Cryo
	Weapon	Catalyst
	Progression Bonus	CRIT DMG%
	Combat Role	Main DPS

Wriothesley Gameplay

Wriothesley’s gameplay revolves around dealing consistent on-field damage through his Enhanced Normal Attacks and sustained Cryo application. His kit focuses on maintaining his enhanced state from Icefang Rush, making him a strong and reliable main DPS in teams built around Freeze and Melt reactions.

His Elemental Skill, Icefang Rush, allows Wriothesley to enter an enhanced state that increases his Normal Attack damage while consuming HP when attacking. This state is the core of his kit, enabling him to deal continuous Cryo damage and maintain strong pressure against enemies.

When Wriothesley uses his Elemental Burst, Darkgold Wolfbite, he unleashes a powerful AoE Cryo attack that deals solid damage. While not his primary damage source, it adds extra burst and helps smooth his overall DPS during rotations.

Wriothesley’s passive talents further enhance his performance by rewarding proper HP management, allowing him to recover HP through his Charged Attack under certain conditions. With the right balance of CRIT stats and ATK, he can consistently deliver high and reliable damage throughout combat.

Wriothesley Talent Priority

Wriothesley’s talent priority focuses primarily on his Normal Attack, as it represents his main source of damage through his Enhanced Normal Attacks. His Elemental Skill comes next, as it enables his enhanced state, while his Elemental Burst is the lowest priority, serving mainly as additional damage during rotations.

Talent	Recommended Level
Elemental Burst (Darkgold Wolfbite)	6-8
Elemental Skill (Icefang Rush)	6-8
Normal Attack (Forceful Fists of Frost)	9+

Elemental Burst – Darkgold Wolfbite

Wriothesley’s Elemental Burst unleashes a powerful AoE Cryo attack that deals solid damage. Although it contributes to his overall DPS, it is not the main focus of his kit compared to his Enhanced Normal Attacks. As a result, leveling his Burst provides additional damage but is generally a lower priority compared to his Normal Attack and Skill.

Elemental Skill – Icefang Rush

Wriothesley’s Elemental Skill allows him to enter an enhanced state that boosts his Normal Attack damage while consuming HP when attacking. While its direct damage contribution is moderate, it is essential for enabling his entire kit and maintaining consistent DPS. Leveling it improves his overall performance, making it a secondary priority.

Normal Attack – Forceful Fists of Frost

This is the core of Wriothesley’s kit and his primary source of damage. His Enhanced Normal Attacks, activated through his Elemental Skill, deal the majority of his on-field DPS and scale significantly with talent levels. Because his playstyle revolves around staying on-field and continuously attacking, this talent should always be prioritized first.

Wriothesley Best Weapons

To maximize Candace’s performance, prioritize polearms that provide Energy Recharge and HP%, as she relies on both stats to function properly. Since her main role is buffing Normal Attacks through her Elemental Burst, maintaining consistent Burst uptime is essential, while HP directly improves the strength of her buff. The following polearms are some of the best weapons for Candace to support her utility and overall team performance:

All-time best Weapons for Candace
Option 1	Cashflow Supervision (5★)	Base ATK: 674 Bonus Stat: +22.1% CRIT Rate Weapon Effect (R1): ATK is increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% . When current HP increases or decreases, Normal Attack DMG will be increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% and Charged Attack DMG will be increased by 14% / 17.5% / 21% / 24.5% / 28% for 4s. Max 3 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When the wielder has 3 stacks, ATK SPD will be increased by 8% / 10% / 12% / 14% / 16% .
Option 2	Tulaytullah’s Remembrance (5★)	Base ATK: 674 Bonus Stat: +44.1% CRIT DMG Weapon Effect (R1): Normal Attack SPD is increased by 10% / 12.5% / 15% / 17.5% / 20% . After the wielder unleashes an Elemental Skill, Normal Attack DMG will increase by 4.8% / 6% / 7.2% / 8.4% / 9.6% every second for 14s. After hitting an opponent with a Normal Attack during this duration, Normal Attack DMG will be increased by 9.6% / 12% / 14.4% / 16.8% / 19.2% . This increase can be triggered once every 0.3s. The maximum Normal Attack DMG increase per single duration of the overall effect is 48% / 60% / 72% / 84% / 96% . The effect will be removed when the wielder leaves the field, and using the Elemental Skill again will reset all DMG buffs.
Option 3	Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds (5★)	Base ATK: 608 Bonus Stat: +33.1% CRIT Rate Weapon Effect (R1): Increases Movement SPD by 10%. When in battle, gain an 8% / 10% / 12% / 14% / 16% Elemental DMG Bonus every 4s. Max 4 stacks. Lasts until the character falls or leaves combat.
Option 4	The Widsith (4★)	Base ATK: 510 Bonus Stat: +55.1% CRIT DMG Weapon Effect (R1): When the character takes the field, they will gain a random theme song for 10s. This can only occur once every 30s. Recitative: ATK is increased by 60% / 75% / 90% / 105% / 120% . Aria: Increases all Elemental DMG by 48% / 60% / 72% / 84% / 96% . Interlude: Elemental Mastery is increased by 240 / 300 / 360 / 420 / 480 .

Wriothesley Best Artifacts & Stats

To maximize Wriothesley’s effectiveness as an on-field Cryo DPS, artifact choices should prioritize CRIT stats, ATK%, and Cryo DMG Bonus. Since his damage comes primarily from his Enhanced Normal Attacks, the best sets are those that directly increase his Normal Attack damage and overall DPS consistency.

Best Choice
Best Option	Marechaussee Hunter	2-Pc: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15% 4-Pc: When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.
Beginner Option	Blizzard Strayer	2-Pc: Cryo DMG Bonus +15% 4-Pc: 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%.
	Marechaussee Hunter	2-Pc: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15% 2-Pc: ATK +18%.
	Gladiator’s Finale
Recommended Stats and Sub-Stats
Main Stat	Sands: ATK% Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus Circlet: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate
Sub Stat	CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge > HP

Wriothesley Best Team Compositions

Wriothesley performs best in teams where his Enhanced Normal Attacks can be fully utilized. Since his Elemental Skill enhances his Normal Attacks, he works particularly well as an on-field DPS who relies on consistent Normal Attack damage. His damage-focused kit makes him a valuable option in teams that benefit from Freeze and Melt reactions, while maintaining steady overall performance throughout combat.

Wriothesley Freeze Teams

Main DPS

Support 1

Support 2

Sustain

Wriothesley (5★)

Xingqiu (4★)

Sucrose (4★)

Layla (4★)

Wriothesley (5★)

Yelan (5★)

Kazuha (5★)

Diona (4★)

Wriothesley (5★)

Furina (5★)

Kazuha (5★)

Charlotte (4★)

Wriothesley Melt Teams

Main DPS

Support 1

Support 2

Sustain

Wriothesley (5★)

Xiangling (4★)

Bennett (4★)

Zhongli (5★)

Wriothesley (5★)

Xiangling (4★)

Kazuha (5★)

Bennett (4★)

Wriothesley Mono Cryo Teams

Main DPS

Support 1

Support 2

Sustain

Wriothesley (5★)

Shenhe (5★)

Kazuha (5★)

Diona (4★)

Wriothesley (5★)

Rosaria (4★)

Sucrose (4★)

Layla (4★)

Wriothesley Constellations

While Wriothesley is already a powerful main DPS at C0, his constellations can further improve his damage output, sustainability, and overall performance. Some constellations enhance his Enhanced Normal Attacks and HP management, making him more consistent in longer fights.

Constellation Performance

Constellation	Rating	Explanation
C1	★★★★☆	Enhances his Charged Attack interaction and improves his overall rotation consistency, allowing him to better maintain his damage output and sustain during combat.
C2	★★★★☆	Increases his damage potential by improving how his abilities scale during combat, making his overall DPS more reliable and consistent.
C4	★★★☆☆	Provides minor quality-of-life improvements that help with rotation flow, but its overall impact on damage is limited compared to other constellations.
C6	★★★★★	Significantly boosts his damage output, greatly enhancing his Enhanced Normal Attacks and making him far stronger as a main DPS. This is his most impactful constellation and a major upgrade for his overall performance.

Constellation Effect

Constellation	Effect
C1	“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.
C2	“Shackles for the Arrogant” When 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%.
C3	“Punishment for the Frauds” Increases the Level of Normal Attack: Forceful Fists of Frost by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4	“Redemption for the Suffering” The 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.
C5	“Mercy for the Wronged” Increases the Level of Darkgold Wolfbite by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6	“Esteem for the Innocent” The 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.

Conclusion

This comprehensive guide demonstrates Wriothesley’s role as a powerful 5-star Cryo main DPS in Genshin Impact, offering strong on-field damage through his Enhanced Normal Attacks and consistent Cryo application. His ability to deal sustained damage makes him a reliable option for teams that rely on Freeze and Melt reactions. While his playstyle requires proper management of his abilities, he can still provide strong synergy in various team compositions.

While Wriothesley performs well at C0, his constellations can further improve his damage output and overall consistency. C1 enhances his core gameplay and improves his rotation flow, while C2 increases his overall damage potential. His C6 provides the biggest upgrade by significantly boosting his damage, making him much stronger in extended fights.

To fully prepare for Wriothesley and maximize his potential, consider topping up Genshin Impact via LootBar to secure the Genesis Crystals and Primogems needed for upcoming banners and weapons that synergize with him. Having the right characters, weapons, and artifacts ready will ensure you can fully take advantage of Wriothesley’s on-field DPS capabilities and consistent damage output in the right team compositions.

Genshin Impact Wriothesley Build Guide, Weapons & Team Comps

Wriothesley Character Profiler

Wriothesley Information

Wriothesley Gameplay

Wriothesley Talent Priority

Elemental Burst – Darkgold Wolfbite

Elemental Skill – Icefang Rush

Normal Attack – Forceful Fists of Frost

Wriothesley Best Weapons

Wriothesley Best Artifacts & Stats

Wriothesley Best Team Compositions

Wriothesley Freeze Teams

Wriothesley Melt Teams

Wriothesley Mono Cryo Teams

Wriothesley Constellations

Constellation Performance

Constellation Effect

Conclusion