Shenhe in Genshin Impact: Best Weapon and Artifact Builds, Skills, Leveling and Ascension

After the 2.4 update in Genshin Impact, two new characters were introduced. Among them is Shenhe, a five-star polearm user who wields the power of ice. In this guide, we will cover everything you need to know about this character.

Shenhe can be obtained through the new «Moment of Bloom» prayer. It was available until January 25, 2022, but the developers might add her banner again soon. Stay tuned for updates!

To level up Shenhe's talents, you will need the following resources:

Teachings, Guides, and Philosophies of Prosperity can be found in the Taishan Mansion domain on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The location of this domain is indicated on the map:

In addition, Guides to Prosperity can be crafted from 3 Teachings, and Philosophies can be crafted from 3 Guides.

Whopperflower Nectar, Shimmering Nectar, and Energy Nectar are dropped by Whopperflowers. We have marked their locations on the maps:

Shimmering Nectar can be crafted from 3 units of Whopperflower Nectar, and Energy Nectar can be crafted from 3 units of Shimmering Nectar.

The Hellfire Butterfly can be obtained as a reward for completing the Narukami Island: Tenshukaku domain, where you will face La Signora.

The Crown of Insight could be obtained as a reward for various time-limited events (Invitation of Windblume, Lost Riches, Lantern Rite), which have already passed. As of today, the only way to obtain this crown is to reach level 11 of the Frostbearing Tree. We have indicated its location on the map:

To unlock constellations, you will need Stella Fortuna for Shenhe. You will receive it if you obtain the character again during wishes.

Qingxin flowers can be found in the open world of the game. We have indicated their locations on the map:

Shivada Jade Slivers, Fragments, Chunks, and Gemstones can be obtained from defeating the Cryo Regisvine, found in the Golden House, or after defeating the Wolf of the North. Additionally, Shivada Jade Slivers can be purchased in souvenir shops. We have marked the necessary locations on the map:

Shivada Jade Fragments can be crafted from 3 Slivers, Chunks from 3 Fragments, and Gemstones from 3 Chunks.

Whopperflower Nectar, Shimmering Nectar, and Energy Nectar can be obtained from Whopperflowers. We have marked their locations on the maps:

Shimmering Nectar can be crafted from 3 units of Whopperflower Nectar, and Energy Nectar from 3 units of Shimmering Nectar.

The False Fin can be obtained after defeating the boss known as the Bathysmal Vishap Herd. It is located in a new region called Enkanomiya. We have indicated where to find the boss on the map:

For weapons, you can choose the five-star polearm named Calamity Queller, which was added to the game alongside the 2.4 update. It increases the attack power of all elements by 12-24%, and the use of an elemental skill applies the Refinement effect. Thanks to it, the attack increases by an additional 3.2-6.4% per second.

The effect stacks up to 6 times and is doubled if Shenhe is not on the field. This weapon can be obtained through the Divine Ingenuity event prayer.

An alternative option is the four-star polearm Prototype: Starglitter. With it, after using an elemental skill, your attack increases by 8-16%. The effect can stack up to two times. This polearm can be forged. You will need a Northlander Polearm Billet, 50 pieces of White Iron Chunk, 50 pieces of Crystal Chunk, and 500 Mora.

The Northlander Polearm Billet can be obtained as a reward for defeating Stormterror, Signora, Childe, Azhdaha, or the Wolf of the North. Additionally, it can be purchased from Xingxi. We have marked their location on the map:

For gathering White Iron Chunks, you can also use our maps:

Crystal Chunk locations are indicated on the map:

For artifacts, consider the Noblesse Oblige set. It increases elemental burst damage by 20%, and its use increases the attack power of all your characters by 20% for 12 seconds. However, the effect does not stack. Artifacts from this set can be found in the Clear Pool and Mountain Cavern domain. Its location is marked on the map:

An alternative option is the Blizzard Strayer set. It increases Cryo damage by 15%. Additionally, if the opponent is affected by Cryo, your chance to land a critical hit is increased by 20%. If the opponent is Frozen, the critical damage probability increases by another 20%. This set can be obtained in the Peak of Vindagnyr domain.

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Although Shenhe is a five-star character, she serves as a support character. Your team will need a main DPS Cryo character. Their attacks can be enhanced with Anemo magic. And to restore lost health, you will need a healer.

The battle tactic is as follows. Shenhe and your Anemo character use their elemental skill or burst, after which you switch to your main DPS hero. As abilities recharge, you return to Shenhe and the character wielding air magic, and use their spells again.

With this approach, the team composition will be as follows:

The Anemo character can be replaced with a Geo character. In this case, your team's attack will decrease, but you will be able to create elemental shields that reduce damage from enemy elements. Then, your team will be as follows: