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The best Genshin Impact Arataki Itto buildLearn how to put together the best possible Itto build in Genshin Impact
Learn how to put together the best possible Itto build in Genshin Impact
Want to learn how to create the best build for Arataki Itto in Genshin Impact?Introduced inGenshin Impact’s December 2021 update, Itto has the distinction of being the buffest dude yet to appear in Teyvat, and for many players the fact that he has elected to dress in a rare male variant on bikini top armor is the basis of his appeal. And hey, you’ll get no judgement from me for that. But if you want to know a bit more about how this 5-star Geo Claymore wielder functions as a playable character — includinag best builds, party compositions, level-up requirements, and more — then read on below.
Character Demo - “Arataki Itto: Make Way for the One and Oni!” | Genshin ImpactWatch on YouTube
Character Demo - “Arataki Itto: Make Way for the One and Oni!” | Genshin Impact
How to build Arataki Itto as your main DPS in Genshin Impact
Itto is perfectly positioned to take on the main DPS role in your Genshin Impact party. While most Geo characters are better fitted for support roles, Itto comes kitted out with some absolutely blistering Normal Attacks that make up for the shortcomings associated with his elemental vision. Quite appropriate for a character who canonically refuses to cede the limelight, even once it’s become apparent to everyone else that his self-described brilliant powers are mostly just brute force and bluster.
Best weapon: Redhorn Stonethresher
Alternative:Whiteblind
However, if the 5-star Redhorn Stonethresher is out of your reach for the time being, a strong 4-star alternative is theWhiteblind. With this claymore equipped, Itto’s Normal or Charged hits will increase his base ATK and DEF for 6 seconds, an effect which can stack up to four times. It’s not quite as spectacular as the top choice, but it still gives a desirable bump to all the important stats.
Best artifacts: Husk of Opulent Dreams
Set bonuses:
Alternative:Retracting Bolide/Archaic Petra
Since equipping a Plume of Death will always add to Itto’s all-important base ATK, artifact stat priority should focus on his DEF, Crits, and Geo DMG as follows:
Talent Priority: Fight Club Legend (Normal Attack)
Alternative:Royal Descent - Behold, Itto the Evil! (Elemental Burst)
Here’s a full list of Itto’s talents and what they do:
Party composition
5-star alternative:Zhongli replacing Noelle on shield support
Since it can be hard (but very rewarding) to build a party around a Geo DPS, it’s important to put someone powerful in the sub DPS role.Bennettis a top-tier choice here: with careful management he can double up as a strong sub DPS and team healer, which can come in handy depending on your choice of shield support character (see below). Furthermore, his Pyro powers will react with Itto’s Geo element to trigger Crystallise, raising a shield that in turn will play a crucial role in enabling Gorou’s support abilities.
Quite pleasingly, Itto’s banner mateGoroumakes for excellent DEF support in his party. His mere presence alongside fellow Geo character Itto will trigger theEnduring Rock elemental resonance, raising the party’s interruption resistance when a shield is up. Having Gorou on the team can also increase Itto’s highly important DEF stats.
Itto works very well in a team that is almost entirely composed of Geo characters, so you should choose a Geo shield support if you can.Noelleis an excellent choice, since she’s all but free-to-play and can heal the entire party when her shield is active. However, if you have a powerful 5-star Geo shield character likeZhonglion hand, his impressive stats make him a better choice of shield support for Itto; just make sure you have another character (like Bennett) on hand to pick up the slack on healing the party.
How to level up Arataki Itto in Genshin Impact
Ascension Materials
To fully ascend Itto you need the following materials:
Talents
To fully level up one of Itto’s talents, you’ll need the following materials. If you choose to triple crown all three of his talents, you’ll need to collect all of this three times over.
Constellations
As a 5-star character, you’re unlikely to collect many of Itto’s constellations, and fortunately they’re not really essential to his build. Nevertheless, below is a full list of Itto’s Constellations if you’re lucky enough to pull him multiple times from the gacha:
How to get Arataki Itto in Genshin Impact
Itto is a 5-star event-exclusive character, which means he’s only available at certain times. HisCharacter Event Wish bannerdebuted in December 2021, and he saw reruns in June and December 2022. Given his popularity and the unusual regularity of his reruns, he’s almost certain to appear at least once in 2023, so watch this space if you’re hoping towishfor him next time he’s available.
That’s everything you need to know about putting together a powerful DPS build for Arataki Itto, Genshin Impact’s highly-anticipated buff oni character! To see where he stands in comparison to the game’s many other playable characters, check in with ourGenshin Impact character tier listto gauge the competition!
