Zhongli

Lore

A mysterious expert contracted by the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. Extremely knowledgeable in all things.

Meta

• Title: Vago Mundo
• Birthday: 31 December
• Association: Liyue
• Affiliation: Liyue Harbor
• Constellation: Lapis Dei
• Element: Geo
• Release: 2020-12-01
• Chinese voice actor: Min Yang
• Japanese voice actor: Kana Ueda
• English voice actor: Erica Hart
• Korean voice actor: Choi Ara

Base Stats

• Base HP: 1123
• Base ATK: 28
• Base DEF: 57
• CRIT Rate: 9.6%
• CRIT DMG: 50%
• Extra: Elemental Mastery +96

Why This Character Is Good

Zhongli brings stable Geo application, enabling teams to rotate cleanly around Crystallize.

Zhongli rewards timing-based combos: weave Normal Attacks between Skill and Burst to maintain buffs and trigger Crystallize.

Abilities

• Normal Attack - Crimson Sequence: Performs up to 5 strikes with polearm techniques. Charged Attack consumes stamina to release a stronger Geo strike.
• Elemental Skill - Crimson Sigil (CD 15s): Marks nearby enemies with a sigil, dealing Geo DMG and granting a short team buff tied to Crystallize.
• Elemental Burst - Aegis Manifest (Cost 60): Unleashes sustained Geo damage in an area and amplifies the on-field character reaction damage for 12s.

Talent Values

• Normal Attack (Lv.10): 182% total combo multiplier
• Elemental Skill (Lv.10): 380% Geo DMG
• Elemental Burst (Lv.10): 820% Geo DMG
• Passive Bonus: +15% Elemental DMG Bonus for 10s

Passive Talents

• A1: Triggering Crystallize grants Zhongli 20 Elemental Mastery for 8s (max 3 stacks).
• A4: After using Elemental Burst, all party members gain 12% Geo DMG Bonus for 10s.
• Utility: Expedition time in Liyue is reduced by 25%.

Constellations

• C1 Crimson Opening: Elemental Skill gains 1 additional charge.
• C2 Aegis Oath: Burst duration increases by 3s and grants 15% Geo RES shred.
• C3 Refined Motion: Elemental Skill level +3.
• C4 Tactical Convergence: Party gains 80 Elemental Mastery for 8s after Burst cast.
• C5 Everbright Form: Elemental Burst level +3.
• C6 Crimson Zenith: Normal and Charged Attacks gain infusion and deal bonus Geo DMG based on Elemental Mastery.

Food Specialty

• Zhongli's Signature Stew: Restores 34% HP and regenerates 1900 HP.

Ascension Cost

• Mora: 2092530
• Hero's Wit: 419
• Boss Drops: 50
• Local Specialty: 168
• Common Drops: 18

Ascension Materials

• Chaos Axis
• Radiant Resin For Tides
• Silent Filament Beyond Starlight
• Treasure Hoarder Insignia
• Silk Flower

Talent Materials

• Romaritime Flower
• Vayuda Turquoise Sliver
• Hallowed Crystal Of Veil
• Energy Nectar
• Shivada Jade Sliver

Build Suggestions

• Artifact: Echoes Of Fontaine - Zhongli needs uptime, reaction consistency, and burst scaling, all supported by this set.
• Recommended Weapon: Burnished Refrain (Polearm, ★★★★★) - Option 1 fits Geo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Resonance damage windows.

Weapons

• Burnished Refrain (Polearm, ★★★★★): Option 1 fits Geo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Resonance damage windows.
• Shattered Refrain (Polearm, ★★★★★): Option 2 fits Geo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Resonance damage windows.
• Ancient Needle (Polearm, ★★★★): Option 3 fits Geo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Resonance damage windows.

Teammates

• Gorou (Support): Gorou adds value as Support because DEF-heavy team buffs push Geo scaling further.
• Nicole (Shielder): Nicole adds value as Shielder because As a Shielder, Nicole helps stabilize team tempo around Crystallize.
• Durin (Main DPS): Durin adds value as Main DPS because Durin slots well into Geo teams thanks to steady pressure and Resonance triggers.