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Maximizing Bennett: A Deep Dive into Stat Prioritization

Bennett, the unlucky adventurer from Mondstadt, is arguably one of the most powerful support characters in Genshin Impact. His ability to provide healing, attack buffs, and Pyro application makes him a staple in countless team compositions. But to truly unleash his potential, you need to understand which stats to prioritize.

The core stats you should focus on for Bennett are: Energy Recharge (ER) as the highest priority, followed by Base Attack (via weapon and character level), and finally HP for increased healing. While Crit stats can be beneficial for a DPS build, they are generally secondary to these core stats for a support Bennett. The best way to do this is by using items with Energy Recharge, and then Max HP.

Understanding Bennett’s Kit: Why These Stats Matter

Before diving into the specifics, let’s quickly recap why these stats are so crucial for Bennett:

Elemental Burst (Fantastic Voyage): This is where Bennett shines. It creates an Inspiration Field that heals characters within the field based on Bennett’s Max HP and provides an ATK bonus scaled off Bennett’s Base Attack.
Base Attack: This is the only factor that influences the strength of Bennett’s ATK buff. Artifact ATK values do not contribute to this buff.
Energy Recharge: You need to use Bennett’s Burst frequently to keep the healing and ATK buff active. Therefore, Energy Recharge becomes the top priority for consistent uptime.
HP: Bennett’s healing scales with his Max HP. While not as critical as ER, increasing HP enhances his healing capabilities.

Priority Breakdown: The Order of Importance

Here’s a more detailed look at the stat prioritization for Bennett:

Energy Recharge (ER):
- Target Amount: Aim for at least 200% ER, and potentially even higher (220-250%) depending on your team composition and energy generation capabilities. The goal is to reliably cast his burst on cooldown.
- How to Achieve: Primarily through an Energy Recharge Timepiece, weapon substats, and artifact substats. The Favonius Sword is an excellent weapon choice specifically for its ER substat and team energy generation passive.
- Why It’s #1: Without sufficient ER, Bennett’s burst will be unavailable, negating his entire support role.
Base Attack:
- Source: Determined by Bennett’s character level and weapon base attack. Artifacts do not affect this.
- Character Level 90: Leveling Bennett to 90 is highly recommended, as it significantly increases his Base Attack.
- Weapon Choice: Select a weapon with the highest Base Attack available, regardless of its secondary stat (unless it’s ER, which can supplement your build).
- Why It’s #2: Bennett’s ATK buff scales directly off of his Base Attack. Increasing this value directly increases the effectiveness of his buff.
HP:
- Source: Primarily from the Flower artifact (which always has HP as the main stat), HP% main stats on Timepiece, Goblet and Circlet, and HP% substats on other artifacts.
- Prioritization: After achieving sufficient ER, HP becomes the next focus. While it’s not essential to hyper-invest in HP, having a decent amount will noticeably improve Bennett’s healing.
- Why It’s #3: While not the top priority for maximizing the ATK buff, sufficient HP improves his healing capabilities, ensuring your team’s survivability, especially in challenging content.

Artifact Main Stats and Substats

Here’s a breakdown of the ideal artifact main stats for Bennett, keeping the priority of ER, Base ATK, and HP in mind:

Flower: HP (always)
Feather: ATK (always)
Timepiece: Energy Recharge (primary). If you already have sufficient ER from substats and weapon, consider HP% if you want bigger heals.
Goblet: HP% (generally). Pyro DMG Bonus is only beneficial for a DPS Bennett build.
Circlet: HP% (generally). Healing Bonus is an option to further enhance healing, but HP% is generally more versatile. Crit Rate/Damage for sub-DPS build.

Substats to Prioritize:

Energy Recharge
HP%
HP
ATK

DPS Bennett: A Different Approach

While Bennett is primarily used as a support, a DPS Bennett build is viable, focusing on Pyro DMG and Crit stats. If building a DPS Bennett, you’ll want to shift your priorities:

Timepiece: ATK%
Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus
Circlet: Crit Rate or Crit DMG (depending on your current ratio)

In this case, your substat priorities would shift to Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK%, and ER. However, remember that DPS Bennett sacrifices some of his support capabilities.

Constellations: Impact on Stat Prioritization

Bennett’s constellations significantly enhance his utility. C1 removes HP restriction from attack buff.

C1 (Grand Expectation): This removes the HP restriction on his ATK buff, making it active at all times within the Inspiration Field. This doesn’t change stat priorities but significantly improves Bennett’s overall effectiveness.
C6 (Fire Ventures with Me): This infuses active characters with Pyro within Bennett’s burst. This can be beneficial for some Pyro DPS characters but can interfere with certain team compositions. This constellation doesn’t change the stats you prioritize, but it does impact which teams Bennett is suitable for.

Choosing the Right Weapon

The weapon you choose significantly impacts Bennett’s effectiveness. Here are some recommended options:

Skyward Blade: High Base ATK and ER substat, making it an excellent all-around choice.
Aquila Favonia: Highest Base ATK sword, maximizing the ATK buff. Lacking ER it should be paired with sufficient ER substats or an ER Timepiece.
Favonius Sword: Provides a substantial amount of ER and generates energy for the entire team. An excellent support weapon.
Festering Desire (Event-Exclusive): Provides ER and increases Elemental Skill DMG and Crit Rate.
Sapwood Blade (Craftable): Provides ER. Good F2P option.
Harbinger of Dawn (3-Star): High Crit DMG. A budget option.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How much Energy Recharge does Bennett need?

Aim for at least 200% ER, and potentially more (220-250%) if your team struggles with energy generation. The exact amount depends on your team composition, enemy types, and Bennett’s role within the team.

2. Does ATK on artifacts affect Bennett’s ATK buff?

No. Bennett’s ATK buff only scales off his Base Attack, which is determined by his character level and weapon Base Attack.

3. Is HP important for Bennett?

Yes, HP increases his healing output. While it’s not the top priority for maximizing his ATK buff, having a decent amount of HP is crucial for team survivability.

4. Should I level Bennett to 90?

Yes! Leveling Bennett to 90 is highly recommended as it maximizes his Base Attack, which directly increases the strength of his ATK buff.

5. What artifact set is best for Bennett?

The Noblesse Oblige set is generally considered the best, as it provides an ATK buff to the entire team after Bennett uses his burst. Other options include Emblem of Severed Fate for maximizing ER or Tenacity of the Millelith for additional HP and team ATK buff.

6. Is Crit Rate/DMG useful for Bennett?

For a standard support Bennett, Crit Rate and Crit DMG are not a priority. However, if you’re building a DPS Bennett, they become essential.

7. What is Bennett’s best weapon?

It depends on your priorities. Skyward Blade is great overall. Aquila Favonia provides the highest ATK buff. Favonius Sword is a fantastic support option for energy generation.

8. Is Bennett C6 bad?

Not necessarily. C6 infuses the active character with Pyro within his Burst, which can be beneficial for certain Pyro DPS characters (e.g., Yoimiya, Diluc, Xiangling). However, it can interfere with reactions and team compositions that rely on other elements. It limits his versatility.

9. What does Bennett’s C1 do?

Bennett’s C1 removes the HP restriction on his ATK buff, making it active at all times within the Inspiration Field.

10. How do I increase Bennett’s ATK buff?

Level up Bennett to 90 and equip him with a weapon that has a high Base Attack. This is the only way to increase the ATK buff.

11. What is the best artifact main stat for Bennett’s Timepiece?

Energy Recharge. If you already have sufficient ER from substats and weapon, consider HP% if you want bigger heals.

12. What is the best 3-star weapon for Bennett?

The Harbinger of Dawn is a decent budget option for DPS Bennett with a high crit DMG.

13. Does Bennett need Talent Levels?

Yes! Leveling Bennett’s Burst talent is crucial, as it directly increases the ATK bonus it provides. Prioritize leveling his Burst talent first.

14. What does Bennett’s Burst scale off of?

His healing scales off Max HP, and his ATK buff scales off of Base Attack.

15. How do I balance ER and HP for Bennett?

Focus on obtaining the necessary ER first (around 200-250%). Once you’ve reached that threshold, prioritize HP to enhance his healing capabilities. You can achieve this balance through artifact substats and main stats.

By understanding these stat priorities and tailoring your build accordingly, you can transform Bennett from a good support into an indispensable asset for your Genshin Impact team. Remember to prioritize ER for burst consistency, maximize his Base ATK, and then focus on HP to enhance his healing capabilities. You can explore more about the intersection of gaming and learning at the Games Learning Society website: https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/.

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