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Unlocking Ganyu’s Potential: The Best Pyro Synergies in Genshin Impact

What Pyro is good with Ganyu? The most effective Pyro characters to pair with Ganyu primarily serve to enable her Melt reactions, significantly amplifying her damage output. Specifically, Bennett and Xiangling are the top choices for this purpose. Bennett provides crucial attack buffs and healing, ensuring Ganyu stays alive and hits harder. Xiangling, on the other hand, is a potent Pyro applicator with her off-field Burst, allowing Ganyu’s charged attacks to consistently trigger Melt. While other Pyro characters can also work, these two provide the most reliable and impactful synergy. The interaction allows Ganyu to unleash devastating Melt-amplified damage, especially in situations where enemies are not constantly moving and can be reliably targeted.

Understanding Ganyu’s Playstyles

Before diving into Pyro synergies, it’s important to understand the two primary ways Ganyu is typically played: Permafrost (Freeze) and Melt. While both are viable, the Melt playstyle is where Pyro characters become essential.

Permafrost: This playstyle focuses on freezing enemies by combining Ganyu’s Cryo with Hydro applications, often involving characters like Mona or Kokomi. This style provides excellent crowd control and consistent damage, especially against multiple targets.
Melt: This style uses Pyro application to trigger the Melt reaction with Ganyu’s Cryo attacks, resulting in very high damage per hit, particularly with her charged attacks. This is where Pyro supports shine, enabling Ganyu to unleash her full damage potential.

Why Pyro is Essential for Melt Ganyu

For a Melt-focused Ganyu team, Pyro characters are not just a nice addition; they are vital. The Melt reaction has a 2x multiplier when triggered by Cryo on a Pyro application. This makes Ganyu’s charged shots incredibly powerful, especially if paired with proper buffs and enemy debuffs. Without consistent and reliable Pyro application, you won’t be able to capitalize on Ganyu’s Melt potential, significantly reducing her damage output.

The Top Pyro Choices for Ganyu

Let’s explore the best Pyro characters to support Ganyu:

Bennett: The Unmatched Support

Bennett stands out as the best all-around support for Ganyu and, frankly, many other characters in Genshin Impact. His Elemental Burst provides a massive attack buff based on his base attack, along with healing, which provides a safe and buffed environment for Ganyu to deal consistent Melt damage. His ability to heal also means the team does not require an additional healer. Bennett’s consistent Pyro application can sometimes interfere with Melt, so it’s crucial to manage his burst uptime strategically so he does not overwrite all pyro application with his Burst.

Xiangling: The Pyro Application Queen

Xiangling is another excellent choice, primarily for her incredibly consistent off-field Pyro application through her Elemental Burst. Her Guoba can also apply Pyro, though less reliably. This allows Ganyu to consistently trigger Melt reactions with her charged attacks, leading to significant damage amplification. Xiangling is a perfect compliment to Bennett in most teams, giving further Pyro application for consistent Melt. She is also easier to acquire, making her a valuable F2P friendly option.

Other Pyro Options and Considerations

While Bennett and Xiangling are the premier choices, other Pyro characters can be used, although they may not be as consistent or as effective:

Hu Tao: While an exceptional damage dealer, Hu Tao’s Pyro application is not reliable for consistent Melt reactions with Ganyu. She needs to be on-field for best results.
Yoimiya: Her application, though consistent for single-targets, is not well-suited for Ganyu’s AoE damage focus.
Diluc: His burst requires field time which is less optimal for a Ganyu-focused team
Yanfei: can be used as a pyro applicator, but Xiangling is typically preferred.

In general, the key is consistent, off-field Pyro application, making Bennett and Xiangling the best fits for Ganyu. Characters requiring field time for Pyro application disrupt Ganyu’s own rotation and hinder her effectiveness.

Team Compositions with Ganyu and Pyro Supports

A typical Melt-focused Ganyu team composition would include:

Ganyu (Main DPS): The primary damage dealer, focusing on charged shots to trigger Melt reactions.
Bennett (Support): For attack buffs and healing.
Xiangling (Sub-DPS): For off-field Pyro application.
Flex (Support/Shield): Usually an Anemo character like Kazuha or Venti for crowd control and debuffs, or a shield character like Zhongli for added protection.

This combination ensures a consistent supply of Pyro for Ganyu to trigger Melt reactions while providing buffs and protection for the team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is Ganyu better with Melt or Freeze teams?

Both team compositions are very powerful, but Melt teams generally yield a higher damage ceiling for single target, while freeze teams are more useful for AoE. The choice often depends on the player’s preferences and available characters. Melt Ganyu teams often rely on Bennett and Xiangling for Pyro application.

2. Can I use other Pyro characters for Melt Ganyu?

Yes, but Bennett and Xiangling provide the most reliable and consistent Pyro application for Melt reactions, making them the best choices for a Ganyu Melt team. Other Pyro DPS units may lack the off-field utility and Pyro application that these two provide.

3. How important is Energy Recharge for Xiangling in a Ganyu team?

Very important! Xiangling’s Elemental Burst is key for consistent Pyro application. High Energy Recharge ensures it’s available as often as possible. It is recommended to prioritize Energy Recharge substats on her artifacts.

4. Should I prioritize crit rate or crit damage on Ganyu in a Melt team?

Both are important, but Crit Damage is typically prioritized more since Melt amplifies damage. A balance is required, and you should aim for a decent Crit Rate (around 50-60%) while maximizing your Crit Damage.

5. What is the best artifact set for Ganyu in a Melt team?

The Wanderer’s Troupe set is generally the best for a Melt-focused Ganyu due to its Elemental Mastery and charged attack damage boost. However, Shimenawa’s Reminiscence is also a viable option.

6. Does Albedo work well with Ganyu’s Melt team?

While Albedo is a good support, he does not provide direct Melt reaction benefits. He does provide off field damage and shield. In a Melt Ganyu team, Bennett and Xiangling provide more significant synergy and Pyro application.

7. How does Sucrose affect Ganyu’s Melt damage?

Sucrose, like Kazuha and Venti, provides Elemental Mastery buffs and enemy resistance shred, significantly enhancing Ganyu’s Melt damage. She can be a good budget option for Anemo support.

8. Does Raiden Shogun work with Ganyu?

While not ideal for Melt teams, Raiden Shogun can provide Energy Recharge for Ganyu. However, her primary benefit doesn’t directly amplify Ganyu’s Melt damage. Raiden is better suited with other DPS options that benefit from her elemental skills.

9. Is Ganyu a good F2P character?

Yes, Ganyu is an excellent F2P friendly DPS character. Her damage output is very high, and she can perform exceptionally with free weapons and supports like Xiangling, Bennett, and Sucrose.

10. What weapons work best for Ganyu in a Melt team?

Weapons like Amos’ Bow are premium choices, but F2P options like the Prototype Crescent are also viable for boosting her attack. The Hamayumi bow is also excellent for a more consistent option.

11. How much Elemental Mastery is needed for Ganyu in a Melt team?

A decent amount of Elemental Mastery is important for Melt teams. Aim for around 200-300, but prioritize other stats like Crit and Attack after that.

12. Is Zhongli a good support for Ganyu’s Melt team?

Zhongli’s shield provides protection and reduces enemy resistance, which can benefit Ganyu. He fits best as a flex option in Melt teams, and makes her gameplay easier.

13. Can Kazuha and Venti be used in a Ganyu Melt team?

Yes, both are excellent choices for their crowd control and Elemental Resistance shred, which greatly enhances Melt reactions. They also apply their elements, allowing Ganyu to proc a Swirl with her Cryo, allowing more damage.

14. How important are constellations for Ganyu’s Melt playstyle?

Ganyu’s constellations are not required, but C1 is excellent for extra damage and energy regen. Additional cons beyond C1 are more luxury options than requirements.

15. What is the rotation for a Ganyu Melt team?

A typical rotation involves applying Pyro with Xiangling’s Burst, buffing with Bennett’s Burst, and then unleashing Ganyu’s charged attacks to trigger Melt. Proper management of energy and cooldowns is crucial.