Genshin Impact‘s 5.2 Version has arrived introducing the new character Chasca who comes with her brand of elemental chaos to the battlefield. This 5-star Anemo bow user is another addition to the strong growing roster. She can apply Anemo DMG and convert it into other elements based on her team’s composition so she’s one of the most versatile DPS Anemo users and can trigger many elemental reactions on her own.
Though Chasca’s power is crazy, you need to have a good strategy other than raw power to unlock her maximum potential. To level up her damage output, it’s crucial to have the right gear, the perfect team composition, and some finesse to take full advantage of her unique mechanics. This guide tells everything you need to know, from weapons and artifacts to the best teammates that can make Chasca soar above the competition.
Genshin Impact Chasca Overview
Chasca is a 5-star Anemo DPS with the power of the wind like an artist, but her gameplay is anything but breezy. Her kit revolves around charged attacks and Elemental Skill-induced elemental damage transformations. She can adapt her attacks based on her teammates’ elements. You can infuse her bullets with Pyro, Hydro, Cryo, or Electro. But make sure to build a diverse team that can perform well with her in the crew.
Her charged shots are her bread and butter, and watching her shoot the bullets in a flashy flying stance is half the fun. When she is in the air, hold down the bullet key to charge up the bullets and throw them at the enemies. It’s a great strategy to cover some areas but Chasca is only best at dealing with one enemy at a time. You can’t rely on her too much against the opponents groups. She’s right there for you to set up team compositions that trigger elemental reactions like Melt, Vaporize, and Electro-Charged.
But fair warning: Chasca is like a diva in a windstorm—she shines when she’s center stage but can falter without the right support cast.
Genshin Impact: Best Weapons for Chasca
In Genshin Impact, your weapon choice decides how capable your character can be in the fights, and the same is true for Chasca. Her playstyle revolves around dealing damage through Charged Attacks and Elemental Bursts, and her scaling with Crit Rate, Crit DMG, and ATK% allows many weapons to be very effective for increasing her damage potential. Here are some top-tier weapon options for her:
Astral Vulture’s Crimson Plumage (5-Star) – Best-in-Slot Weapon
- Substat: 66.2% Crit DMG
- Effect: This bow is a signature weapon for Chasca, giving an incredible synergy with her kit. After triggering a Swirl reaction, ATK is increased by 24% for 12 seconds. If 1/2 or more characters in the party are of a different elemental type from Chasca, it provides the following buffs:
- Charged Attack DMG: Increases by 20%/48% (based on the number of different Elemental Types).
- Elemental Burst DMG: Increases by 10%/24%.
Aqua Simulacra (5-Star)
- Substat: 88.2% Crit DMG
- Effect:
- HP Increase: +16%.
- Nearby Opponents Effect: When there are opponents nearby, the wielder hits 20% more DMG anywhere.
The Aqua Simulacra is a solid option to boost Crit DMG for Chasca. It works best in situations where enemies are closer. It does not provide the same elemental synergy as what Astral Vulture’s Crimson Plumage offers, but still a top choice for Chasca, particularly for teams with a more HP-centric composition.
The First Great Magic (5-Star)
- Substat: 66% Crit DMG
- Effect: This weapon increases movement speed and gives a solid Crit DMG boost. While not any direct elemental synergy, there can be a notable Crit DMG stat to improve Chasca’s DPS.
Chain Breaker (4-Star) – Craftable Weapon
- Substat: 27.6% ATK%
- Effect: This craftable bow from Natlan is an excellent free-to-play option. It provides an ATK% increase for every party member from Natlan or a different Elemental Type from Chasca, with up to 24% increased ATK if there are three such characters. Additionally, it provides a boost to Elemental Mastery when the conditions are met.
It increases ATK% to help Chasca scale her damage, and the Elemental Mastery buff is valuable in reaction damage. Give it a go if don’t want to spend on gacha weapons but still require a significant performance boost.
Hamayumi (4-Star) – Craftable Weapon
- Substat: 55.1% ATK%
- Effect: The Hamayumi boosts Charged Attack DMG and works best when Chasca’s energy is full. With a high ATK% substat and a good refinement effect that boosts Charged Attack damage, it’s a great free-to-play option to give rise to Charged Attacks.
However, it requires full energy to activate its maximum ability. For teams that can maintain her energy uptime, it can be a nice pick.
Best Artifacts for Chasca
Artifacts can make or break your build—they’re the key to unlocking your character’s true power. Chasca has one clear winner:
Obsidian Codex (Natlan Exclusive)
- 2-Piece Effect: Increases DMG by 15% when in her unique Nightsoul state.
- 4-Piece Effect: Boosts Crit Rate by 40% for 6 seconds after consuming Nightsoul points.
If you’re farming for Natlan characters like Kinich in Genshin Impact, you might already have this set lying around. It’s practically tailor-made for Chasca.
The 4-piece bonus guarantees that her Crit Rate will be consistently high, allowing her to deal higher damage during her active window. The Nightsoul’s Blessing and Crit Rate boost synergizes well with her DPS scaling, especially for normal and charged attacks.
Viridescent Venerer (4-piece)
If you prefer a reaction-based build or Swirl reactions, the Viridescent Venerer set is another excellent pick that increases her Anemo damage and triggers reactions frequently.
- 2-piece: +15% Anemo DMG Bonus.
- 4-piece: Increases Swirl DMG by 60% and decreases the enemy’s Elemental RES to the element infused in the Swirl by 40% for 10 seconds.
For a Swirl DPS build, you should consider it as it boosts her overall damage, and the best happens in multi-elemental team compositions. You should focus on Elemental Mastery and ATK % for more reaction DMG.
Shimenawa’s Reminiscence (4-piece)
For a more burst-focused build, Shimenawa’s Reminiscence can be a great alternative. This set boosts Chasca’s Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack damage after using her Elemental Skill given that she has enough energy.
- 2-piece: +18% ATK.
- 4-piece: When casting an Elemental Skill, if the character has 15 or more Energy, they lose 15 Energy and gain 50% increased damage for Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks for 10 seconds. This effect cannot trigger again during the same duration.
It pairs well with high Attack % and Crit Damage, allowing her to deliver explosive burst damage. However, you’ll need to manage her Energy carefully to ensure that you can use the 4-piece bonus at best.
Desert Pavilion Chronicle (4-piece)
For anyone going after Anemo DMG, the Desert Pavilion Chronicle set can be a viable option, especially for Chasca‘s Normal and Charged Attacks.
- 2-piece: +15% Anemo DMG Bonus.
- 4-piece: Increases Normal Attack SPD by 10%, and provides a 40% DMG increase for Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks for 15 seconds.
The 4-piece bonus has a substantial damage increase over a long period. It also levels up Normal Attack speed, letting her be more fluid in battle, especially for high uptime on more damage.
Sub-Stat Priorities for Chasca’s Artifacts
To maximize Chasca’s damage potential, it’s important to focus on the right sub-stats. Here are the sub-stats to prioritize when farming artifacts for her:
- Crit Rate / Crit DMG
- ATK %
- Energy Recharge
- Elemental Mastery (especially for reaction-based builds)
- Flat HP (for Flower)
Chasca depends a lot on high Crit Rate and Crit DMG for consistent damage, importantly when she has equipped the Obsidian Codex set. You’ll also need to ensure that her Energy Recharge is high enough to meet the energy requirements for her Elemental Burst.
Main Stat Priorities for Chasca’s Artifacts
Based on the artifact slots, these are the recommended main stats:
- Flower: HP (main stat), Crit DMG, Crit Rate, ATK %, Elemental Mastery (secondary stats).
- Feather: ATK (main stat), Crit DMG, Crit Rate, ATK %, Elemental Mastery (secondary stats).
- Sands: ATK % or Energy Recharge (main stat), Crit DMG, Crit Rate, Elemental Mastery (secondary stats).
- Goblet: ATK % or Elemental Mastery (main stat), Crit DMG, Crit Rate, ATK % (secondary stats).
- Circlet: Crit Rate or Crit DMG (main stat), Crit DMG or Crit Rate, ATK %, Elemental Mastery, Energy Recharge (secondary stats).
Skill Priority: Where to Spend Talent Books
Chasca’s damage revolves around her Elemental Skill, so here’s your priority:
- Elemental Skill (Spirit Reins, Shadow Hunt): This skill is her main source of damage. Level it up first to maximize the powerful charged shots.
- Elemental Burst (Soul Reaper’s Fatal Round): While her burst is strong, it’s more of a cherry on top. It’s great for AoE damage, but it doesn’t scale as high as her skill.
- Normal Attack: Chasca’s charged attacks during her skill don’t scale with her Normal Attack level. So, unless you’re swimming in resources, leave this at the bottom of the to-do list.
Best Chasca Teams in Genshin Impact
Chasca’s kit thrives on synergy, so picking the right teammates is crucial. Here are a few team setups that will make her shine:
- Chasca + Shenhe + Furina + Bennett
This team covers Cryo, Hydro, and Pyro elements, allowing Chasca to trigger reactions like Melt and Vaporize.- Shenhe: Buffs Cryo damage and debuffs enemy resistances.
- Furina: Adds Hydro damage and boosts team damage through her burst.
- Bennett: Because who doesn’t want a healer who also supercharges your DPS?
- Chasca + Xiangling + Fischl + Kokomi
A great mix for triggering Overloaded, Electro-Charged, and Vaporize.- Xiangling: Brings consistent Pyro application.
- Fischl: Adds Electro for off-field damage.
- Kokomi: Provides Hydro and heals to keep Chasca flying high.
- Chasca + Layla + Shenhe + Yelan
If you want a Freeze-centric team, this is your go-to. Layla provides shielding, and Shenhe boosts Cryo damage while Yelan throws in Hydro for consistent Freezes.
Chasca is a breath of fresh air (pun intended) in the Anemo lineup. While she demands setup and strategic play, the payoff is a symphony of elemental reactions and high DPS. So, pick your bow, rally your team, and let Chasca show Teyvat what a real DPS can do. Only if pulling her didn’t leave me broke in Primogems…
