Unleashing the Kraken: The Ultimate Guide to Teaming Up with Beidou in Genshin Impact
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Beidou, the uncrowned queen of the Crux Fleet, is a formidable Electro character in Genshin Impact. Her unique counter-mechanic and powerful burst make her a versatile addition to many team compositions. But who exactly should you pair with her to maximize her potential? The simple answer is: it depends on your goals, but generally, Beidou excels in Electro-charged, Aggravate, and Hyperbloom teams, and as an off-field Sub-DPS. She thrives with characters who can enable these reactions and provide energy recharge. Key considerations include pairing her with a reliable Hydro applicator for Electro-charged, Dendro characters for Quicken/Aggravate and Hyperbloom, and another Electro character for energy generation. Additionally, some traditional Pyro and Cryo characters can work in some less meta but still fun team comps. Let’s dive deeper into who works best with Beidou and why.
Understanding Beidou’s Kit
Before delving into specific pairings, it’s crucial to understand Beidou’s core strengths and limitations. Her Elemental Skill, Tidecaller, allows her to absorb damage and unleash a powerful counterattack, making her both offensively and defensively capable. Her Elemental Burst, Stormbreaker, summons a lightning shield that bounces between enemies, dealing significant Electro damage. However, Stormbreaker only triggers on Normal or Charged Attacks “hit,” not on Burst damage. This is a critical factor when choosing her teammates. Beidou’s energy cost is also quite high (80), meaning she needs ample Energy Recharge or another Electro character to keep her burst consistently up.
Top-Tier Teammates for Beidou
Electro-Charged Excellence: The Hydro Duo
The Electro-charged reaction is a staple of Beidou’s gameplay. Pairing her with a reliable Hydro applicator allows her to consistently trigger this reaction, dealing continuous damage.
- Childe: Childe is a fantastic partner for Beidou. His Hydro application with his melee stance and Elemental Burst keeps enemies constantly affected by Hydro, allowing Beidou’s Stormbreaker to trigger Electro-charged repeatedly. Their synergy is well-documented, creating a whirlwind of Electro and Hydro damage.
- Xingqiu: Xingqiu is another excellent option. His Rain Swords apply Hydro consistently, especially with Normal Attacks. When combined with Beidou’s Stormbreaker, the constant Electro-charged reactions add a considerable amount of damage to the overall output.
Blooming Brilliance: The Dendro Synergy
With the introduction of Dendro, Beidou’s potential has expanded. She can now excel in Quicken, Aggravate, and especially Hyperbloom teams.
- Nahida: Nahida is arguably one of the best Dendro supports in the game, with her consistent off-field Dendro application and buffs to Elemental Mastery. Her synergy with Beidou allows for consistent Quicken/Aggravate and, when coupled with Hydro, results in devastating Hyperbloom teams.
- Dendro Traveler (or Dendro MC): While not as impactful as Nahida, the Dendro Traveler can provide good off-field Dendro application. They are a more accessible option and can help enable Dendro reactions with Beidou.
- Yaoyao: Yaoyao can act as a Dendro healer and provides solid off-field dendro application, allowing Beidou to have a better overall sustain in longer battles.
Electro Resonance: The Power of Two
Having another Electro character in the team is not just about resonance. It greatly aids in Beidou’s energy recharge, allowing her to keep her Elemental Burst consistently up.
- Fischl: Fischl is a staple in many Electro teams. Her Oz turret provides continuous off-field Electro damage, while her energy generation helps alleviate Beidou’s energy needs. Fischl’s role as a battery is the reason she does not compete with Beidou for the same role.
- Raiden Shogun: While Beidou’s ultimate doesn’t work with Raiden Shogun’s Musou Isshin state, they are very strong together in teams that don’t rely on Raiden’s burst for damage. Raiden’s consistent Electro application can still work extremely well with Beidou’s kit.
Other Notable Pairings
While the above combinations are among the most effective, other characters can find a place in Beidou-centric team comps:
- Diluc: Diluc and Beidou form a decent duo as Diluc, a main DPS, allows Beidou to act as a strong sub DPS character. They can consistently trigger Overload reactions and deal great damage.
- Kaeya: Kaeya’s Elemental Burst synergizes well with Beidou’s, allowing for consistent Superconduct reactions.
- Keqing: Keqing and Beidou can pair together for double electro resonance and allow for great overall damage output.
- Lisa: Lisa can help shred Electro resistance with her Burst, while Beidou provides off-field damage while Dendro is enabling the Quicken/Aggravate reaction, boosting the team’s damage further.
- Wanderer: Beidou’s off-field Electro can contribute to Electro-Charged reactions when paired with Wanderer’s Anemo and a reliable Hydro unit.
Characters to Avoid with Beidou
While Beidou is very flexible, certain characters don’t synergize well with her kit. Specifically:
- Raiden Shogun (for Stormbreaker-based teams): This is important to remember, Beidou’s burst is not triggered by Raiden’s Musou Isshin state, meaning that if your main strategy is to maximize Raiden Shogun’s damage on the field, Beidou will miss most of her damage window.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is Beidou a good main DPS?
Beidou can act as a main DPS in the early game, but she excels as an off-field sub-DPS due to her strong Elemental Burst. She shines when paired with other characters who can trigger reactions off her burst. She can also be a good on-field driver for characters like Xingqiu and Yelan in a hyperbloom team.
2. What is the best weapon for Beidou?
For a sub-DPS build, the Rainslasher, emphasizing Elemental Mastery, is an excellent choice for reactions-based team comps. The Wolf’s Gravestone is great for a higher damage build. The Serpent Spine and Akuomaru are also strong contenders. The Favonius Greatsword is an option for better energy recharge.
3. What are the best artifacts for Beidou?
The Emblem of Severed Fate is often considered the best artifact set for Beidou, focusing on Energy Recharge and Burst damage. The Thundering Fury set is a good option for Aggravate/Quicken-focused teams. 2-Piece Thundering Fury and 2-Piece Gilded Dreams is a versatile choice for hybrid builds.
4. Is Beidou good with Nahida?
Absolutely! Nahida significantly enhances Beidou’s capabilities in Dendro reaction teams (Quicken/Aggravate and Hyperbloom), providing consistent off-field Dendro application.
5. Is Beidou good with Raiden?
While their bursts don’t synergize, they can both work together if you don’t rely on Raiden’s burst as her main damage source. Raiden provides consistent electro application to trigger more reactions.
6. Does Beidou work with Ningguang?
Yes, Beidou is an excellent Sub-DPS option for Ningguang. She provides off-field electro damage to complement Ningguang’s Geo damage and can enable Electro-charged with a Hydro unit in the team.
7. Is Beidou worth building?
Yes, Beidou is a versatile and powerful character who is definitely worth building. Her sub-DPS capabilities and unique counter mechanic make her an excellent choice for a variety of teams.
8. Is Beidou better than Fischl?
They are different in terms of playstyle and both fill a role in teams. Beidou excels against multiple enemies, while Fischl is more suited for single-target encounters. They can even be used in the same team. Beidou’s need for a battery makes Fischl a perfect partner.
9. Does Beidou pair well with Diluc?
Yes, Diluc and Beidou work well together. Beidou’s Burst allows for consistent Overload reactions with Diluc’s Pyro application.
10. How does Beidou’s Burst work?
Beidou’s Burst, Stormbreaker, creates a lightning shield that bounces between enemies and triggers on Normal or Charged Attacks “hit”. It does not trigger on Burst damage.
11. Is Beidou good with Childe?
Yes, Childe is one of Beidou’s best teammates. His consistent Hydro application allows Beidou to trigger Electro-charged constantly, resulting in high damage output.
12. Is Beidou good with Yoimiya?
Yes, Beidou works well with Yoimiya. She provides off-field Electro damage that triggers Overload reactions and allows Yoimiya to be on the field more.
13. Is Beidou good with Keqing?
Yes. They can pair together for electro resonance and an overall higher damage output due to reactions such as aggravate and electro-charged.
14. Is Beidou good with Scaramouche (Wanderer)?
Yes. They can pair together to trigger the electro-charged reaction consistently with another Hydro unit.
15. Is Beidou good with Rosaria?
Yes, they can pair together to trigger Superconduct. Beidou’s ability to counter allows for more survivability while triggering these reactions.
Conclusion
Beidou is a character who can make any team that is built around her shine. Her versatility and unique mechanics open up a wide range of team possibilities, with Electro-charged, Aggravate, and Hyperbloom being her strongest avenues for damage. Whether you are a new player or a veteran, understanding Beidou’s synergy with other characters is key to unlocking her full potential and becoming the ultimate Crux Fleet captain. So, experiment, find your ideal team, and let the Kraken roar!