What is a Good Crit Value for Genshin Artifacts?
The pursuit of optimized character builds is a cornerstone of the Genshin Impact experience, and at the heart of this lies the crucial concept of crit value. Understanding how crit rate (CR) and crit damage (CDMG) interact is key to maximizing your damage output. So, what constitutes a “good” crit value for your Genshin artifacts?
In short, a good crit value revolves around achieving a balanced ratio between your crit rate and crit damage, rather than fixating on one stat over the other. While the commonly cited ideal is a 1:2 ratio, aiming for around 70% crit rate and 140% crit damage is often a solid benchmark. However, this isn’t a rigid rule, and there are nuances to consider based on your character, playstyle, and available resources. A good approach is to strive for at least 50-60% crit rate as a minimum, paired with a healthy dose of 100-120% crit damage or more. Ultimately, a balanced crit value is crucial.
Understanding Crit Rate and Crit Damage
To effectively judge your artifacts, it’s essential to understand what these stats represent. Crit Rate determines the frequency with which your attacks will trigger a critical hit. A higher CR means more of your attacks will deal amplified damage. On the other hand, Crit Damage determines the magnitude of that amplified damage. High CDMG will result in bigger damage numbers when you land a critical hit.
The theoretical optimal ratio is 1:2 (Crit Rate to Crit Damage), often cited in the community. This is based on the fact that a +20 artifact with a CR main stat gives 31.1%, while one with CDMG gives 62.2%. However, focusing on this ratio too rigidly can be counterproductive. Instead, it’s about finding the balance that works best for your build.
Why a Balanced Approach is Important
Consider this scenario: You might have a character with very high crit damage, say 200%, but only a 30% crit rate. You’ll see large damage numbers when you do crit, but those big hits will be infrequent. Conversely, with 80% crit rate and only 80% crit damage, you’ll consistently land criticals but the damage boost won’t be as drastic.
The sweet spot lies somewhere in the middle, where you’re hitting frequently with boosted damage. While some characters might prefer more Crit Rate, others might benefit from a Crit Damage-heavy build.
The Crit Grind: A Realistic View
It is important to understand that achieving the perfect crit ratio can be incredibly challenging and time-consuming. In the pursuit of this ideal, many players find themselves spending countless hours in artifact domains, leading to frustration and burnout. The difference in overall damage between, say, a 1:2 and a 1:3 ratio, is often minimal (around 2%). It’s therefore wise to know when to settle. Sometimes, it’s better to accept a good-enough artifact and focus on other areas of character development.
FAQs: Diving Deeper into Crit Value
Here are some frequently asked questions, providing even more insights into optimizing crit stats in Genshin Impact.
1. What is considered a good crit rate?
A good crit rate to aim for is at least 50-60%. However, 70% and above is generally considered ideal for consistent damage, especially for characters whose damage relies heavily on crits. Certain characters, like those who utilize the 4-piece Blizzard Strayer set, can work with less crit rate due to the set bonus and cryo resonance.
2. What is a good crit damage percentage?
For Crit Damage, 100-120% is a good starting point, with anything above 150% being considered very good. It is not uncommon to see characters exceeding 200%, especially with strong sub stats and weapon bonuses. However, do not neglect crit rate in favor of crit damage.
3. Is a 1:3 crit ratio ever good?
While the theoretical ideal is 1:2, a 1:3 ratio isn’t terrible. The difference in damage output is often marginal (around 2%), and it’s better to settle for 1:3 if it saves you from an endless artifact grind. It should not be your priority, however.
4. What stats are prioritized in artifacts?
The priority for artifact stats generally follows this order: Crit Damage%, Crit Rate%, ATK%, Energy Recharge, Elemental Mastery, and then others like HP% or DEF%, depending on the specific character. Flat stats like ATK, HP, or DEF should generally be avoided unless they significantly help a support character that scales on HP or DEF.
5. Is it better to have more crit rate or crit damage?
Crit rate is generally prioritized, as it determines how often you’ll be dealing higher damage. A high CDMG percentage is useless if you rarely crit. Once you achieve a reasonable crit rate (50% or more), then focus on increasing Crit Damage.
6. How does Crit Value calculation work?
Although the term “crit value” is common, there is no single formula to calculate it. It is an informal term used to get an overall view of the quality of an artifact. Generally, Crit Rate% + Crit DMG% x 0.5 is one method that can be used, although there may be more accurate formulas.
7. Is 100% crit rate achievable?
Yes, 100% crit rate is achievable in Genshin Impact but it’s generally not necessary to chase it. If your character has a high base Crit Rate from talents or passive effects, reaching 100% becomes easier. But often, diminishing returns kick in, and focusing on crit damage once your crit rate is above 70% is more productive.
8. What if my character has very high base crit rate?
Characters with high base crit rate can afford to focus more on crit damage. For example, Ayaka, with the 4-piece Blizzard Strayer set and cryo resonance, can effectively build a lower crit rate on artifacts and achieve significant damage output by focusing on CDMG.
9. Why do we aim for 1:2 crit ratio?
The 1:2 ratio stems from the fact that equivalent sources of crit stats yield twice as much CDMG as CR. A +20 artifact main stat for Crit Rate is around 31.1%, while CDMG is 62.2%. It’s about balancing the investment.
10. Should I farm artifacts before AR 45?
It is highly recommended that you wait until AR 45 before seriously farming for artifacts. Before AR 45, the drop rate for 5-star artifacts is low, and it will be inefficient to spend your resources on farming then. Focus on character and talent progression until then.
11. How do I know if my artifact is good enough?
A “good enough” artifact will depend on your character. Check character guides and pay attention to substats. Crit rate and crit damage are generally the most important stats, but other substats can be very important for particular characters, for example HP% for Zhongli.
12. What are the best artifact sets for DPS characters?
The best artifact sets often depend on the character but some of the most notable include Gilded Dreams, Flower of Paradise Lost, Emblem of Severed Fate, and Crimson Witch of Flames.
13. How important are flat stats on artifacts?
Flat stats are generally less desirable than percentage-based stats such as Crit Rate%, Crit Damage%, ATK%, and HP%. Focus on percentage stats for greater scaling. Flat stats can sometimes work for niche characters that scale on DEF or HP.
14. Is an artifact with perfect substats always good?
Not always. The main stat is often more important than the substats. An artifact with perfect substats but a bad main stat might not be as useful as a good main stat with decent substats. Also, consider what the character scales off of. For example, for support builds, focus on HP, DEF, and energy recharge, not necessarily attack or crit.
15. What is considered a “perfect artifact”?
A “perfect artifact” is a unicorn, and the probability of getting one is extremely low. Typically, a perfect artifact has the correct main stat, relevant substats with high rolls, and ideally all substats improve during leveling. Do not feel the need to chase after perfection, it may lead to burnout.
Conclusion
Ultimately, optimizing crit value is about finding the right balance for your specific character. The theoretical 1:2 ratio is a guideline, not a strict rule. Focus on consistently landing critical hits, ensure adequate crit damage to make those hits impactful, and remember that artifact farming should be a marathon, not a sprint. Be patient, learn from others, and enjoy the process of building your dream Genshin Impact team!