Does ATK Matter on Bennett in Genshin Impact? A Deep Dive
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Absolutely, ATK matters on Bennett, but with a crucial caveat: it’s primarily his Base ATK that dictates the strength of his attack buff provided by his Elemental Burst, Fantastic Voyage. The ATK stat found on your artifacts (the flat ATK and ATK%) does NOT contribute to the ATK bonus he provides to your team. Instead, the buff scales directly off Bennett’s Base ATK, which is the sum of his character’s base ATK and the Base ATK of his equipped weapon. Therefore, optimizing Bennett involves maximizing his weapon’s Base ATK and leveling him up to increase his character’s Base ATK. Understanding this distinction is vital for building Bennett effectively. The higher the Base ATK, the larger the ATK buff he provides to active characters within the field of his Burst. Prioritize a weapon with the highest Base ATK you can access, even if its secondary stat isn’t perfectly suited to him.
Understanding Bennett’s Role and ATK Scaling
Bennett is arguably one of the best support characters in Genshin Impact due to his incredible utility. He provides a combination of healing, attack buffing, and Pyro application, all rolled into one character. However, to fully utilize his potential, it’s crucial to understand how his ATK buff scales.
His Elemental Burst, Fantastic Voyage, creates a field that heals characters within it and grants them an ATK bonus based on Bennett’s Base ATK. The amount of healing is influenced by his HP, and the ATK buff is determined by his Base ATK. This is where the confusion often arises. Players mistakenly believe that stacking ATK% on artifacts will increase his buff.
Artifacts and Bennett’s ATK Buff: As previously stated, artifacts do NOT directly impact the ATK bonus provided by Bennett’s Elemental Burst. This is a common misconception, and optimizing your artifacts for ATK% will NOT increase his buff. Instead, focus on Energy Recharge (ER) to ensure his Burst is always available, and HP for improved healing.
Optimizing Bennett for Maximum Impact
To truly optimize Bennett, focus on the following areas:
- Weapon: Choose a weapon with the highest Base ATK. Weapons like the Aquila Favonia (5-star) and the Skyward Blade (5-star) offer excellent Base ATK. Even F2P options like the Prototype Rancour (4-star) are viable if you need a crafted option with high Base ATK. Don’t forget about the Festering Desire (4-star), a limited event weapon, if you have it.
- Character Level: Leveling Bennett increases his Base ATK, directly impacting his buff. Aim for level 90 to maximize this stat.
- Energy Recharge: Bennett’s Energy Recharge (ER) is crucial for consistent Burst uptime. Aim for at least 200% ER, potentially higher depending on your team composition and rotation.
- Artifact Main Stats: Prioritize Energy Recharge (ER) on the Sands, HP on the Goblet, and either Healing Bonus or HP on the Circlet.
- Artifact Substats: While ATK% on artifacts doesn’t impact his ATK buff, it can still be beneficial if you are building Bennett as a Sub-DPS. However, prioritize ER, HP, and Crit Rate/Crit Damage for overall effectiveness.
When to Consider ATK Artifacts
While ATK artifacts don’t directly buff the team, they CAN improve Bennett’s personal damage. If you’re building Bennett as a Sub-DPS within a Pyro-centric team, then building ATK on artifacts alongside Crit Rate and Crit Damage becomes more viable. In this scenario, you would need to aim for a balance between high ER for consistent Bursts and sufficient damage output. This approach is most effective in specialized teams where Bennett can contribute meaningful damage.
Constellations and Their Impact
Bennett’s constellations significantly enhance his capabilities. C1 is considered one of his most important constellations, removing the HP restriction on his ATK buff. C5 increases the level of his Elemental Burst, further boosting his ATK buff scaling. C6 infuses his Burst field with Pyro, which can be a boon or a bane depending on your team composition.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, ATK itself, especially from artifacts, isn’t the key to optimizing Bennett’s primary function as an ATK buffer. Focus on maximizing his Base ATK through weapons and character level, and prioritize Energy Recharge and HP on artifacts. Understanding this distinction will allow you to build a Bennett that significantly enhances your team’s damage output and survivability. Remember to consider your team composition and playstyle when deciding on his final build, and don’t be afraid to experiment to find what works best for you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Bennett
1. Does Bennett need HP or attack?
Both HP and Attack are important, but in different ways. HP affects his healing, while his Base ATK (from weapon and character level) determines the strength of his ATK buff. Artifact ATK stats, however, do NOT affect the attack buff.
2. Should I use ER or ATK sands for Bennett?
Generally, ER Sands is recommended to ensure consistent Burst uptime. ATK Sands is only preferable in very specific Pure Pyro compositions where Energy Recharge requirements are easily met.
3. Does Bennett benefit from ATK artifacts?
While artifact ATK stats do not increase his ATK buff, they CAN contribute to his personal damage if you’re building him as a Sub-DPS.
4. What stats to build on Bennett?
Prioritize Energy Recharge, then HP, and potentially Crit Rate/Crit Damage if building him as a Sub-DPS. ER on Sands, HP on Goblet and Circlet.
5. How does Bennett boost ATK?
Bennett’s Elemental Burst boosts ATK based on his Base ATK, which comes from his character level and weapon’s Base ATK.
6. Is Bennett C0 good?
Yes, Bennett is excellent even at C0. His C1 is highly desirable, but he is already a powerful support character at C0.
7. How much ATK is enough for Bennett?
Focus on maximizing his Base ATK by using the highest Base ATK weapon available and leveling him to 90. Try to avoid having less than 550 Base ATK on his weapon.
8. Does Bennett scale off flat ATK?
Bennett’s ATK buff scales off of his Base ATK. Flat ATK from artifacts does NOT affect his ATK buff.
9. Why is Bennett C6 bad?
Bennett’s C6 infuses his Burst field with Pyro, which can interfere with certain elemental reactions, such as those used in the National Team composition. This makes him less versatile in specific team setups.
10. What is the best main stat for Bennett?
Energy Recharge on Sands, HP on Goblet, and either Healing Bonus or HP on Circlet, depending on your preference.
11. What is the best 3* weapon for Bennett?
The Harbinger of Dawn can be a good option due to its Crit Damage substat, but it’s very situational. Typically, prioritizing higher Base ATK over substats is more beneficial, so whatever 3* has the highest base atk is your best option.
12. Should I upgrade Bennett normal attack?
No, only upgrade Bennett’s Normal Attack if you are specifically building him as an on-field DPS, which is uncommon. Prioritize his Elemental Burst and then his Elemental Skill.
13. Does Bennett need crit rate?
Only if you are building Bennett as a Sub-DPS. Otherwise, focus on Energy Recharge and HP.
14. Can Bennett heal more than 70%?
Yes, if the healing per tick of his Burst exceeds the amount needed to reach 70%, he can heal past that threshold. However, the Burst will only heal up to 70% if the tick would not cause the active character to exceed 70%.
15. Is Xingqiu or Bennett better?
This depends on your team composition and needs. Xingqiu excels in enabling Hydro reactions, while Bennett provides healing and a significant ATK buff. Bennett is generally more versatile.
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