Genshin Impact: Which character is Cloudforged suitable for?
Cloudforged
First, let’s take a look at the triggering conditions of this bow. First point: energy reduction; second point: stack 2 layers; third point: last for 18 seconds. In other words, within 18 seconds, the wearer must cause energy reduction twice. Generally, only when using the ultimate ability can energy be reduced, or in situations where debuffs continuously reduce energy. For example, the debuff of “Cleansing Thunder” can continuously reduce energy. However, it’s not practical to intentionally rely on these situations to use this bow.
But there is one exception, that is, “Sayu”:
This bow is obviously prepared for Sayu. Being a four-star weapon, it comes with its own exclusive weapon when equipped by Sayu. Because Sayu’s charged shot consumes energy and reduces the charging time, it can quickly stack 2 layers! For players who have recently started, this bow is one of Sayu’s strongest four-star weapons! And it’s also obtainable for free during the event! New players can quickly max refine it compared to other four-star weapons!
Newbies who are building Sayu shouldn’t miss out on this event! Sayu is featured in the rate-up banner, and there’s also a matching exclusive weapon.
Golden Combo
Next, let’s talk about the artifact that goes with it, “Memories of the Exile”!!
Many characters can use this combo to first use their elemental skill to reduce their energy, then pick up the energy particles generated by the skill. If this fills the energy gauge just enough to unleash their elemental burst, that’s already 2 layers.
It’s quite troublesome for most characters to use.
Suitable Characters
Perfectly Suited Characters
- Sayu
This can be considered a four-star graduation bow. After unlocking the “Iwakura’s Image” at Ascension 1, aimed shots can quickly stack 2 layers. Also, the elemental skill reduces energy while also providing energy regeneration. Therefore, it can be seen as not reducing energy, directly offsetting the weakness of the “Memories Set”. Moreover, the normal attacks during the elemental burst just happen to gain energy from the mastery and also benefit from the 50% increased damage from the “Memories Set”.
Useful Characters
- Fischl
Quite suitable. First, unleash the elemental burst, leave Oz behind, then switch characters. Before Oz disappears, switch back, use the elemental skill to leave Oz behind again. It’s a bit fussy but effective in battle.
- Tartaglia
Activate melee to trigger “Memories” energy reduction, hit a few times to fill energy, then unleash the elemental burst to trigger the second layer, then stand by for a moment.
- Xiangling
Can trigger “Memories” energy reduction with the elemental skill, then hit a few times with normal attacks to fill energy, then unleash the elemental burst to consume 2 layers and engage in reactions.
Characters that Can Be Used but Are Not Ideal
- Amber
Can throw out Baron Bunny to reduce energy, then use a fully charged aimed shot at Baron Bunny to trigger energy particles, fill up the gauge, and then unleash the elemental burst. However, it requires skillful timing to detonate Baron Bunny with another shot, otherwise, you’ll have to wait for it to explode on its own. Using it is quite complex, so it’s not generally recommended.
- Ganyu
Wearing this bow with the “Memories Set” is not suitable because triggering the elemental burst after the elemental skill activates the effects of the weapon and artifact, but the burst affects Ganyu’s fully charged aimed shot reactions. Since the bow increases mastery, it’s impossible not to trigger reactions. Unless you run far away to activate the burst outside the combat range and then return… but nobody plays like that…
- Yoimiya
Wearing the “Memories Set” would mean giving up the attack bonus from the two-piece set. Then, the elemental skill attacks the enemy to reduce energy, picking up particles to regain energy, and then unleashing the elemental burst to consume all buffs in a team that can trigger reactions. If you have enough constellations, you can first use “Rite of Resurrection” for one shot, then it’s best if the elemental skill can trigger “Rite of Resurrection”. This way, you get the second shot, and then unleash the elemental burst to consume all buffs. It requires a lot of effort and the buffs don’t last very long, so it’s not recommended.