Best Pyro Traveler builds (weapons, artifacts, team compositions, stats)

Properly building the Pyro Traveler in Genshin Impact it is a necessary step to optimize your role as a sub-DPS or main DPS in team compositions. The Pyro Traveler finally became available in version 5.3, after its arrival in Natlan in version 5.0. The Pyro Traveler is, at its core, an off-field sub-DPS capable of assisting the party with off-field Pyro DMG against enemies, activated by its Elemental Skill. The Pyro Traveler kit in Genshin Impact mainly revolves around this mechanic. However, it is also possible to transform them into main DPS.

Once you unlock the Pyro Traveler's C6 (constellation level 6), their normal, charged, and dive attacks will deal Nightsoul-aligned Pyro DMG while in the Nightsoul's Blessing state, making them a viable NA DPS. If you unlock C6, you will not be excluded from the sub-DPS role, but you can choose to use them as your main damage dealer. This, however, affects a large part of your build, from weapons and artifacts to the team compositions themselves. With that in mind, you should look for the best gear after unlocking the Pyro Traveler in Genshin Impact.

Best weapons for Pyro Traveler (best swords)

Prioritize swords with good offensive bonuses

To start working on building the Pyro Traveler, you will first need to assign them a sword to work with. The best sword for the Pyro Traveler sub-DPS build is Freedom-Sworn. This 5-star sword gives them a decent Elemental Mastery substat (198 at level 90), but what really makes it worth it is its skill with the weapon. Freedom-Sworn increases the user's DMG by 10% and when they trigger reactions, they gain a Sigil of Rebellion. With two Sigils, they are consumed and grant nearby allies 20% ATK and 16% Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG for 12 seconds.

The table below lists the best builds for Pyro Traveler sub-DPS and the main DPS roles in Genshin Impactincluding suggested weapons, recommended artifacts, ideal stats, and more:

If you don't have Freedom-Sworn, you can use different 4-star swords for Pyro Traveler. One of them is Lion's Roar, which gives them an impressive ATK substat (41.3% at level 90) and increases DMG against enemies affected by Pyro or Electro by 20% (at R1). If you unlock R5, the DMG bonus increases to 36%. A F2P (free to play) alternative is Finale of the Deep. It offers a lower ATK substat (27.6% at level 90), but when using an elemental skill, the ATK increases by 12% for 15 seconds (at R1). At R5, the ATK bonus is 24%.

Sapwood Blade also works for Pyro Traveler's sub-DPS build. It grants a considerable energy recharge buff through its substat (30.6% at level 90). After activating Burning or Burgeon, a Leaf of Consciousness is created near the Pyro Traveler for up to 10 seconds. When caught, they gain 60 Elemental Mastery for 12 seconds. This effect can be triggered outside the field. Essentially, this sword helps increase the Traveler's power during elemental reactions, but only on Burning or Burgeon-focused teams, like the one led by Kinich in Genshin Impact.

Wolf-Fang is a great sword for the Pyro Traveler with its useful CRIT Rate substat (27.6% at level 90) and weapon skill. The 4-star weapon increases DMG dealt by Elemental Skill and Burst by 16%, and when a Skill hits an opponent, the CRIT Rate is increased by 2% (by R1). When Burst hits an opponent, the CRIT rate increases by 2% – these effects last 10 seconds separately, up to four stacks, and can be triggered once every 0.1 seconds.

Festering Desire is also a spectacular weapon for Pyro Traveler's sub-DPS build. His substat grants 45.9% energy recharge (at level 90) and his weapon skill increases elemental skill DMG by 16% and elemental skill CRIT rate by 6% (at R1). Of course, this is an old event weapon, so not all players will have access to it.

For Pyro Traveler's main DPS role, you can equip Mistsplitter Reforged on Genshin Impactwhich grants them a CRIT DMG substat (44.1% at level 90). Additionally, they can gain a 12% Elemental DMG bonus, up to three stacks. On 1/2/3 stacks, Elemental Damage is increased by an extra 8/16/28%. Stacks can be obtained by Normal Attacks with Elemental DMG, casting an Elemental Blast and having less than 100% Energy.

Alternatively, you can use Haran Geppaku Futsu. The 5-star sword offers a CRIT rate substat (33.1% at level 90). The weapon grants a 12% DMG bonus to all elements and when nearby allies use elemental skills, the user gains a Wavespike, up to two stacks. When the user activates their Elemental Skill, all Wavespike stacks are consumed to gain Rippling Upheaval. Each stack of Wavespike consumed increases Normal Attack DMG by 20% for eight seconds in Genshin Impact.

Skyward Blade is a decent 5-star replacement for Pyro Traveler. Its Energy Recharge substat (55.1% at level 90) is useful to help fuel its Burst. The sword also increases CRIT rate by 4% and after using a Burst, the user gains Skypiercing Might, which increases movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and increases DMG from normal and charged attacks by 20% for 12 seconds.

If you are using a Geo character in your team composition, like Zhongli or Xilonen, you can use Uraku Misugiri, the best sword for building Chiori. Genshin Impact. The weapon offers an excellent CRIT DMG substat (88.2% at level 90). Normal Attack DMG has been increased by 16% and Elemental Skill DMG has been increased by 24%, which is already an excellent effect. Additionally, after a nearby ally deals Geo DMG, the effects mentioned above increase by 100% for 15 seconds. The user's DEF also increases by 20%.

A good 4-star alternative to the Pyro Traveler's main DPS build is The Black Sword. Battle pass exclusive weapon offers a CRIT rate substat (27.6% at level 90). The Dark Sword increases DMG dealt by Normal and Charged Attacks by 20% and regenerates 60% of ATK as HP when Normal and Charged Attacks score CRIT hits on opponents, an effect that can happen every five seconds.

A 4-star F2P weapon for the Pyro Traveler's DPS build is Anemona Kageuchi, which grants a strong ATK sub-stat (55.1% at level 90). After launching a Skill, the user gains 1 Succession Seed, which lasts 30 seconds, up to three simultaneous stacks. After using a Burst, all Seeds are consumed and after two seconds, the character regenerates 6 Energy for each Seed consumed. Overall, there are many weapon options for the Pyro Traveler, but you need to pay attention to the effects they grant.

Best Artifacts and Stats for Pyro Traveler

Sets vary depending on the character's role in team compositions

For a sub-DPS role, Pyro Traveler thrives with Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City Artifacts. Its two-piece bonus allows when a nearby ally activates Nightsoul Burst, the user regenerates 6 Elemental Energy. With four pieces, after the user triggers a reaction, all allies gain a 12% Elemental DMG bonus to the elements involved for 15 seconds, and if the user is in the Nightsoul's Blessings state when activating this effect, all allies gain 28% extra. Bonus Elemental DMG to the elements for 20 seconds.

A great alternative, especially if your team isn't full of Natlan characters, is the Golden Troupe. The two-piece bonus increases Elemental Skill DMG by 20%. The four-piece bonus increases Elemental Skill DMG by an additional 25% and when the user is not on the field, Elemental Skill DMG is further increased by 25%.

For Pyro Traveler's main DPS build, the best way to do this is with Obsidian Codex in Genshin Impact. While on the field and in the Nightsoul's Blessing state, Pyro Traveler's DMG is increased by 15% with the set's two-piece bonus. With four pieces, after consuming a Nightsoul point on the field, the CRIT Rate increases by 40% for six seconds.

When farming any of these artifact sets, it is recommended that you prioritize CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK, and Pyro DMG. Pyro Traveler is a traditional damage dealer in both roles, so optimizing your damage output with these stats is recommended. Having a large sum of energy recharge is also great, especially for the main DPS build. A reliable substat to cultivate is Elemental Mastery, as it will increase the power of the elemental reactions the Pyro Traveler triggers with his off- and on-field abilities in Genshin Impact.

Best team compositions for Pyro Traveler

The character is versatile

The Pyro Traveler can be a versatile character in both roles. As an off-field sub-DPS of Pyro, Pyro Traveler can help service characters like Kinich, Mualani, Wriothesley, and Clorinde by triggering infused reactions with his consistent application of Pyro.. It's worth noting that Pyro Traveler can grant extra bonus DMG to characters in the Nightsoul's Blessing state and can restore energy when allies activate Nightsoul Bursts. Although they work well with Natlan characters in Genshin Impactthe Pyro Traveler can work very well with units from other regions.

The table below lists team composition suggestions for the Pyro Traveler based on the chosen role and the party's core elemental reaction:

Overall, there are a lot of options to choose from when building a team composition with Pyro Traveler. The line of thinking is to consider Pyro Traveler as your source of off-field Pyro DMG or your main Pyro DMG. For comparison, consider Pyro Traveler a replacement for Xiangling as a sub-DPS or a mini Arlecchino in Genshin Impact.

Skill (Talent) Priority for Pyro Traveler

Priorities change based on your role

When leveling up Pyro Traveler abilities, you may need to prioritize some over others. For your sub-DPS build, consider your Elemental Skill the most important part of your kit, followed by your Burst. Since they are mainly off the field, Normal Attacks are the last priority. If you're working on the main DPS build, however, prioritize normal attacks, followed by elemental skill and burst at the same time.

In general, both Pyro Traveler builds are easily achievable, but you'll need to double down on the role you want them to play. Each role has significant differences in builds, so take this into consideration when working on the character. Pyro Traveler comes as a blessing to Genshin Impactwhich has been in need of a new Pyro sub-DPS for some time and a strong F2P Pyro DPS as well.