How do I build a melt team with Ganyu in Genshin Impact?

Building a melt team with Ganyu in Genshin Impact revolves around maximizing her damage output by triggering the melt reaction, which amplifies her Cryo damage when paired with Pyro. Melt is a powerful elemental reaction that increases damage by 1.5x when Cryo triggers it or 2x when Pyro triggers it. Since Ganyu is a Cryo DPS, the goal is to have her Cryo attacks trigger melt for consistent high damage. HereÔÇÖs a detailed guide on how to build and optimize a melt team with Ganyu.

First, letÔÇÖs discuss the mechanics of the melt reaction. Melt occurs when Cryo and Pyro elements interact. GanyuÔÇÖs charged attacks, elemental skill, and burst all apply Cryo, making her an excellent candidate for triggering melt. To maximize her damage, you want to apply Pyro to enemies first, then use GanyuÔÇÖs Cryo attacks to trigger melt. This ensures her attacks benefit from the 1.5x damage multiplier. Timing and elemental application are crucial, as applying Cryo first and then Pyro will result in a weaker melt reaction (2x for Pyro, which is less optimal for Ganyu).

For team composition, you need at least one strong Pyro applicator to enable melt. Bennett is an excellent choice because he provides both Pyro application and healing. His elemental burst also boosts GanyuÔÇÖs attack, further increasing her damage. Xiangling is another great option, as her Pyronado (elemental burst) continuously applies Pyro in an area, making it easier for Ganyu to trigger melt consistently. A shielder like Zhongli or Diona can also be useful to protect Ganyu during her charged attacks, as she is vulnerable to interruptions. For the fourth slot, consider an Anemo character like Kazuha or Sucrose to group enemies and reduce their Cryo resistance with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set.

When it comes to artifacts, Ganyu benefits most from the WandererÔÇÖs Troupe set in a melt team. This set increases her charged attack damage and elemental mastery, which boosts melt damage. Alternatively, the ShimenawaÔÇÖs Reminiscence set can be used for its charged attack bonus, though it consumes energy. For main stats, prioritize Cryo damage bonus on the goblet, crit rate or crit damage on the circlet, and attack percentage on the sands. Substats should focus on crit rate, crit damage, attack percentage, and elemental mastery.

For weapons, AmosÔÇÖ Bow is GanyuÔÇÖs best-in-slot for melt teams due to its high base attack and charged attack bonus. If you donÔÇÖt have AmosÔÇÖ Bow, the Prototype Crescent is a strong free-to-play option. Other good choices include the Skyward Harp for its crit rate and damage, or the Hamayumi for its charged attack bonus.

In combat, the strategy is to apply Pyro first using BennettÔÇÖs skill or burst, or XianglingÔÇÖs Pyronado, then switch to Ganyu and use her charged attacks to trigger melt. Make sure to stay within BennettÔÇÖs burst circle for the attack buff. If using Xiangling, position yourself so that her Pyronado hits enemies while Ganyu attacks from a safe distance. Use GanyuÔÇÖs elemental skill to taunt enemies and create distance, and her burst to deal additional Cryo damage over time.

Common mistakes to avoid include applying Cryo before Pyro, which results in a weaker melt reaction, and neglecting energy recharge for your Pyro supports. Bennett and Xiangling need sufficient energy recharge to keep their bursts available for consistent Pyro application. Another mistake is not using a shielder or healer, which can leave Ganyu vulnerable during her charged attacks.

Advanced techniques include using Kazuha or Sucrose to swirl Pyro and reduce enemy resistance before switching to Ganyu. This can significantly increase her damage output. Additionally, timing GanyuÔÇÖs charged attacks to coincide with XianglingÔÇÖs Pyronado rotations ensures consistent melt triggers.

In summary, a melt team with Ganyu requires careful team composition, artifact optimization, and precise elemental application. By pairing her with strong Pyro supports like Bennett and Xiangling, and using the right artifacts and weapons, you can maximize her damage potential and dominate in combat.