"Frozen Ardor" - Chongyun - Test Run - Genshin Impact

"Frozen Ardor" - Chongyun - Test Run - Genshin Impact

Chongyun is a versatile 4-star Cryo claymore character in Genshin Impact who excels as a sub-DPS or support, thanks to his ability to infuse attacks with Cryo and deal AoE Cryo damage. His team synergies revolve around amplifying Cryo damage, enabling elemental reactions (especially Freeze and Shatter), and supporting other DPS characters. Here’s a breakdown of how to build teams around Chongyun and some key synergies:
Core Mechanics of Chongyun’s Kit
Elemental Skill (Spirit Blade: Chonghua’s Layered Frost): Creates a Cryo field for 10 seconds (with a 15-second cooldown) that converts normal attacks of sword, claymore, and polearm characters into Cryo damage. This is his standout feature for team-building.
Elemental Burst (Spirit Blade: Cloud-Parting Star): Deals high AoE Cryo damage with three falling blades, making it great for burst damage.
Passive (Rimechaser Blade): When the Cryo field ends, it triggers an additional AoE Cryo explosion, adding extra damage.
Limitations: The Cryo infusion can overwrite other elemental infusions (e.g., Keqing’s Electro or Ayaka’s Cryo), so he pairs best with characters who benefit from Cryo damage or don’t rely on their own infusions.
Best Team Synergies
1. Freeze Team (Cryo + Hydro)
Chongyun shines in Freeze teams by providing consistent Cryo application to keep enemies locked in place with Hydro support.
Hydro Enablers:
Xingqiu: His rapid Hydro application from his burst pairs perfectly with Chongyun’s Cryo field and burst, triggering Freeze repeatedly. Xingqiu also boosts damage with his rainswords.
Kokomi: Offers healing and sustained Hydro application, making the team more durable while maintaining Freeze uptime.
Mona: Boosts damage with her burst’s Omen debuff and applies Hydro in bursts, synergizing with Chongyun’s AoE Cryo.
Anemo Support:
Kazuha: Groups enemies, buffs Cryo damage via Viridescent Venerer (VV) shred, and adds swirl damage.
Shenhe (optional): Boosts Cryo damage and enhances Chongyun’s burst, though she’s more niche.
Flex Slot:
Diona: Provides shields, healing, and Cryo energy particles to recharge Chongyun’s burst faster.
Playstyle: Chongyun applies Cryo with his field and burst, Hydro keeps enemies frozen, and Anemo amplifies the damage. Example team: Chongyun, Xingqiu, Kazuha, Diona.
2. Shatter Team (Cryo + Claymore/Geo)
Chongyun’s Cryo field can set up Freeze, which claymore users (like himself) can shatter for bonus physical damage.
Main DPS:
Eula: Her claymore attacks can shatter frozen enemies, and Chongyun’s Cryo field supports her Cryo damage while generating energy.
Razor: Benefits from Cryo for Superconduct (Electro + Cryo), reducing enemy physical resistance, though his Electro infusion doesn’t benefit from Chongyun’s field directly.
Electro Support:
Fischl: Triggers Superconduct to amplify physical damage from shattering, with off-field Electro application.
Flex Slot:
Bennett: Healing and an ATK buff to boost overall damage.
Playstyle: Freeze enemies with Chongyun’s Cryo + Hydro, then shatter with claymore hits. Example team: Chongyun, Xingqiu, Eula, Fischl.
3. Cryo Battery/Support Team
Chongyun can act as a Cryo battery and enabler for other Cryo DPS characters who don’t rely on their own infusions.
Cryo DPS:
Ganyu: Her charged shots don’t get overwritten by Chongyun’s field, and she benefits from his Cryo damage and Blizzard Strayer set synergy.
Rosaria: Gains energy from Chongyun’s particles and boosts team crit rate with her passive.
Hydro Support:
Kokomi or Xingqiu: For Freeze uptime with Ganyu or other Cryo DPS.
Anemo Support:
Venti: Groups enemies and shreds Cryo resistance with VV, amplifying Cryo damage.
Playstyle: Chongyun generates Cryo particles and applies AoE Cryo, letting the main Cryo DPS shine. Example team: Chongyun, Ganyu, Xingqiu, Venti.
4. Elemental Mastery Melt Team (Cryo + Pyro)
Chongyun can enable Melt reactions when paired with Pyro characters, though this requires careful timing due to his Cryo infusion.
Pyro Enablers:
Bennett: His burst applies Pyro, and Chongyun’s Cryo can trigger Melt. Bennett also buffs ATK.
Xiangling: Off-field Pyro from her burst pairs with Chongyun’s burst for Melt reactions.
Flex Slots:
Sucrose: Swirls Pyro/Cryo for extra damage and groups enemies.
Diona: Shields and Cryo energy support.
Playstyle: Use Chongyun’s burst to apply Cryo, then swap to Pyro for Melt. Avoid overusing his field if the Pyro DPS needs their own infusion (e.g., Diluc). Example team: Chongyun, Bennett, Xiangling, Sucrose.
Characters to Avoid
Infusion-Based DPS: Characters like Keqing (Electro), Ayaka (Cryo), or Hu Tao (Pyro) lose their infusions in Chongyun’s field, reducing their effectiveness.
Non-Melee DPS: Bow and catalyst users (e.g., Klee, Lisa) don’t benefit from his Cryo infusion, limiting synergy.