Shikanoin Heizou functions as an Anemo catalyst user in Genshin Impact, capable of leading swirl-based and Dendro-driven teams with his large AoE abilities. Getting the most out of Heizou requires specific builds, matching artifact sets, and carefully chosen team compositions to maximize his damage output.
Quick Facts
- Rarity: Four-star
- Element: Anemo
- Weapon Type: Catalyst
- Best Weapon: A Thousand Floating Dreams
- Best Artifact Set: Viridescent Venerer
Best Heizou Weapons
Choosing the right weapon makes a significant difference for gacha units. For a swirl-based Heizou, A Thousand Floating Dreams serves as the top choice. It significantly boosts Anemo damage and increases elemental mastery for team members sharing Heizou's element when running a double Anemo setup. Avoid pairing this weapon with triple or quadruple Anemo teams.
Alternative five-star options include Tulaytullah's Remembrance and Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, both of which align with Anemo team compositions and Heizou's baseline kit.
Best Artifact Sets and Stats
The Viridescent Venerer set stands as the optimal choice for Heizou, boosting both raw Anemo output and Swirl damage. Alternatively, players can use Noblesse Oblige for elemental mastery or combine a two-piece Viridescent Venerer with a two-piece Gladiator's Finale.
When farming artifacts, prioritize these main and sub-stats:
- Crit rate and DMG
- Elemental mastery
- Attack
Recommended Team Compositions
While Heizou can operate as a direct Anemo DPS, his kit shines brightest when integrated into Swirl or Dendro-focused setups due to his wide area-of-effect abilities. Three distinct team setups suit his toolkit:
- Swirl Team: Heizou, Yelan, Yae Miko, and Kuki Shinobu
- Dendro-Based Bloom Team: Heizou, Nahida, Xingqiu, and Kokomi
- Anemo-Based Crit Team: Heizou, Xiao, Faruzan, and Bennett
Skill Upgrade Priority
Skill leveling depends on how you deploy Heizou in combat. For swirl or bloom teams relying on his normal attacks as a driving ability, prioritize upgrading his normal attack first. If you play him on an Anemo team focused on critical hits, prioritize his elemental skill instead.
- Normal Attack
- Elemental Skill
- Elemental Burst