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Collei’s Talent Priority: A Comprehensive Guide for Genshin Impact Players

So, you’re diving into the world of Dendro with Collei, the trainee forest ranger! The core question is: What talent should you level up first? The answer is unequivocally her Elemental Burst. Here’s why, along with a detailed breakdown of her talents and how to prioritize them for maximum impact.

Why Prioritize Collei’s Elemental Burst?

Collei’s strength lies primarily in her ability to provide consistent off-field Dendro application. This means she can trigger Dendro reactions even when she’s not actively on the field. Her Elemental Burst, “Trump-Card Kitty,” creates a Dendro Zone that deals continuous AoE Dendro damage. This is crucial for reactions like Quicken, Aggravate, Spread, Bloom, Hyperbloom, and Burgeon.

While her Elemental Skill, “Floral Brush,” also applies Dendro, it’s a single instance on both the throw and return. The Burst, on the other hand, provides sustained Dendro application, significantly contributing to overall team damage and reaction uptime. Normal attacks are generally not worth investing in unless you are going for hyper-specialized builds, which are not recommended for general use. Therefore, prioritizing the Burst allows you to take full advantage of Collei’s best strengths as a support character.

Talent Priority Breakdown

Here’s a detailed look at how you should prioritize Collei’s talents, with a focus on resource allocation and effectiveness:

Elemental Burst (Trump-Card Kitty): Max this out first. This is your primary source of off-field Dendro application. The higher the talent level, the more damage and the more consistently it applies Dendro.
Elemental Skill (Floral Brush): Level this after the Burst. While not as crucial as the Burst, it provides a quick burst of Dendro damage and application, which can be useful for initial reactions and energy generation.
Normal Attack (Supplicant’s Bowmanship): Leave this for last (or don’t level it at all). Collei is not designed to be an on-field DPS, so her Normal Attacks are generally insignificant.

Gearing Up for Success: Artifacts and Stats

Now that we’ve covered talent priority, let’s discuss how to optimize Collei’s build with artifacts and stats:

Artifact Set: Deepwood Memories is practically mandatory if Collei is on a Dendro team. The 4-piece set reduces the enemy’s Dendro Resistance, significantly boosting the damage of your main Dendro DPS. If another character is already using Deepwood Memories, consider Emblem of Severed Fate for more Energy Recharge or Gilded Dreams for increased Elemental Mastery.
Main Stats:
- Sands: Energy Recharge or Elemental Mastery (depending on your team composition and weapon choice).
- Goblet: Dendro Damage Bonus.
- Circlet: Crit Rate/Crit Damage (if using Favonius Warbow or aiming for personal damage), or Elemental Mastery.
Substats: Focus on Energy Recharge, Elemental Mastery, Crit Rate/Crit Damage (if applicable), and ATK%.

Weapons for Collei

The best weapon for Collei depends on your team composition and needs. Here are a few options:

Elegy for the End (5-star): Provides a significant boost to Energy Recharge and buffs the entire team’s ATK and Elemental Mastery. This is ideal if you want to maximize support capabilities.
Favonius Warbow (4-star): Provides Energy Recharge and generates energy particles for the team upon critting. This is an excellent choice for reducing the team’s overall energy requirements. You’ll need some Crit Rate for its passive to work.
Stringless (4-star): Increases Elemental Skill and Burst damage, making it a good option for maximizing Collei’s personal damage.
Sacrificial Bow (4-star): Grants a chance to reset her Elemental Skill, providing more Dendro application. This can be a good choice if you need more consistent Dendro application.
End of the Line (4-star): This weapon has a unique passive that can deal additional AoE damage.

Collei’s Role in Team Compositions

Collei shines in teams that focus on Dendro reactions. Here are a few examples:

Quicken/Aggravate/Spread: Paired with Electro characters like Raiden Shogun, Yae Miko, or Fischl to trigger Quicken, Aggravate, and Spread reactions.
Bloom/Hyperbloom/Burgeon: Paired with Hydro characters like Xingqiu, Yelan, or Kokomi to trigger Bloom, and then either Electro (for Hyperbloom) or Pyro (for Burgeon) to trigger the respective reactions.
Dendro Resonance: Teamed with another Dendro character for the Dendro Resonance, which increases Elemental Mastery.

Constellations: Are They Worth It?

Collei’s Constellations can enhance her abilities, but she’s perfectly viable even at C0. Here’s a brief overview:

C1: When in the party but not on the field, Collei’s Energy Recharge is increased by 20%. Useful for maintaining Burst uptime.
C2: While the Floral Ring is on the field, if any party members trigger Burning, Quicken, Aggravate, Spread, Bloom, Hyperbloom, or Burgeon reactions, the Floral Ring will create a miniature Cuilein-Anbar that deals 40% of Collei’s ATK as Dendro DMG. This effect can be triggered once every 0.4s. Adds additional Dendro application and damage.
C4: Using Trump-Card Kitty will increase all nearby party members’ Elemental Mastery by 60 for 12s (excluding Collei herself). A decent support buff.
C6: When the Cuilein-Anbar explodes, it will create a smaller Cuilein-Anbar that will deal 200% of Collei’s ATK as Dendro DMG. Each Trump-Card Kitty can create a maximum of 2 of these mini Cuilein-Anbars. Adds significant Burst damage.

C2 and C6 are the most impactful constellations for Collei, but they are not necessary.

Collei: A Valuable Asset

Collei is a valuable 4-star Dendro character who excels at off-field Dendro application. By prioritizing her Elemental Burst and building her with the right artifacts and stats, you can unlock her full potential and create powerful Dendro reaction teams. Whether you’re exploring Sumeru or tackling the Spiral Abyss, Collei can be a valuable asset to your Genshin Impact roster.

Remember to explore resources like the Games Learning Society at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/ for further insights into game mechanics and character builds!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions about building and playing Collei:

Is Collei worth building? Yes! Collei is a solid Dendro support character, especially if you need Dendro application for reactions.
What is Collei’s best artifact set? Deepwood Memories is almost always the best choice, as it reduces enemy Dendro resistance.
What stats should I focus on for Collei? Energy Recharge, Elemental Mastery, Dendro Damage Bonus, and Crit Rate/Crit Damage (if using Favonius Warbow or focusing on personal damage).
What weapon is best for Collei? Elegy for the End is generally considered her best weapon, but Favonius Warbow and Stringless are also excellent choices.
How much Energy Recharge does Collei need? Aim for around 170-200% Energy Recharge, depending on your team composition and whether you have another Dendro character in the team.
Is Collei better than Dendro Traveler? It depends. Dendro Traveler has more supportive constellations, while Collei’s constellations enhance her own damage. Collei’s Burst also has a lower energy cost.
Does Collei need Crit Rate? Only if you’re using Favonius Warbow to generate energy particles for the team. In that case, aim for around 30% Crit Rate.
What is Collei’s best team comp? Teams that focus on Dendro reactions, such as Quicken/Aggravate/Spread or Bloom/Hyperbloom/Burgeon.
How do I use Collei effectively? Use her Elemental Skill and Burst to apply Dendro to enemies, then switch to your main DPS to trigger reactions.
Is Collei good at C0? Yes, Collei is perfectly viable at C0. Her constellations are a bonus, but not necessary.
What talents should I level up for Collei? Prioritize her Elemental Burst, then her Elemental Skill. Leave her Normal Attack for last (or don’t level it at all).
What is Collei’s role in a team? Primarily a sub-DPS/support character, providing off-field Dendro application.
Is Collei good for Spiral Abyss? Yes, especially in floors that require Dendro reactions or have enemies weak to Dendro.
How do I get Collei? Collei is a 4-star character, so she can be obtained through the gacha system (Wishes). She is often featured on character banners.
What are Collei’s talent materials? Collei requires Praxis books (from the Steeple of Ignorance domain on Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday) and Arrowhead materials (from Hilichurl Shooters). She also requires Majestic Hooked Beak from the Jadeplume Terrorshroom.

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