Best Builds for Setos in Genshin Impact

Setos is a four-star Electro archer in Genshin Impact. From our guide, you will learn about the most effective weapons and artifacts for him, the materials needed for his development, and the companions who perfectly complement the traveler's abilities.

Setos excels as an attacking hero with high Electro damage using charged attacks. At the second level, they pierce through enemies. The elemental burst also consists of a series of precise shots, and the elemental skill deals additional damage and, under certain conditions, restores energy.

Setos is known as a mysterious traveler who loves to wander through the desert and tropical forest. Rumor has it that he has saved many people who got lost in the endless sea of sand. The boy is excellent at navigating by the sun and always knows how to reach an oasis where travelers can find cool water and shade from palm trees. Several times he even rescued the unfortunate who got stuck in the swamp and couldn't get out.

Setos finds joy in communicating with interesting people. During his walks through the desert, he often strikes up conversations and learns a lot about the lives of other travelers. The boy knows so much that he could easily pass the entrance exams to the Sumeru Academy. But he doesn't see the point in it for himself.

The thing is, Setos is a follower of the Temple of Silence, which preserves the knowledge of the times of King Deshret. He, along with Cyno, was chosen as a vessel for the power of Hermanubis. But while the second boy was taken by Cyrus from the Academy, Setos stayed and was raised according to all the rules. And after the ritual battle, he himself became the head of the Temple instead of Bamun.

Normal Attack — Royal Archery Mastery. Setos shoots from his bow three times. A charged arrow consumes stamina but allows for precise aiming and hitting the enemy. At the second charge level, you will pierce through enemies and wound everyone in the path of your attack. However, you won't be able to move during this time. The plunging attack is a barrage of arrows that wounds all enemies within a certain radius.

Elemental Skill — Ancient Rite: Thunderous Roar of the Sand. The archer strikes opponents with electricity. If an elemental reaction occurs afterward, the character will restore 12 energy points. This happens if the Overloaded, Stimulated, Superconduct, Vegetation, Aggravate, «Charged», or Swirl effect involving the Electro element occurs. Cooldown — 8 seconds.

Elemental Burst — Secret Ritual: Twilight Shadow Piercer. Setos activates Twilight Meditation. All shots become Twilight Bolts, which function like level 2 charged attacks. Their damage is influenced by elemental mastery. The effect lasts for 8 seconds but will disappear earlier if you switch characters. Cooldown — 15 seconds. Energy cost — 60 points.

First, level up the hero's elemental burst. Then pay attention to normal attacks. Develop the elemental skill last.

Constellations are unique skills that significantly increase the hero's effectiveness. To access them, you need «Luck» for a specific character. This requires Setos to drop for you again during wishes. Or you can choose him as a reward for completing all tasks of a certain event.

We recommend first upgrading the second constellation, as it will guaranteedly increase your damage. Then pay attention to the first skill, which increases the chance of critical hits, which can be useful in battle. If you have unlocked the 2nd passive skill, you can use the sixth constellation to spend less energy.

Faded, bordered, and gold-threaded red silk can be obtained from Hermits.

Teachings, guides, and philosophies on «Honesty» can be found in the «Tower of Ignorance» dungeon on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Empty bell can be obtained after defeating the boss Seki no Kami.

Crown of contempt will be given as a reward for completing certain events, as well as for reaching level 11 of the Tree of Eternal Frost.

After reaching level 20, the hero's leveling will be paused. To continue development, you need to perform the ascension procedure. Certain resources will be required for this.

We have already mentioned red silk above.

Shards, fragments, chunks, and precious Vajrada amethyst gems can be obtained from bosses such as Deepsea Vishaps, Electro Hypostasis, Thunder Manifestation, Seki no Kami, Electro Fern, Ancient Geovishap, Magatsu Mitake Narukami no Mikoto, Millennial Pearl Seahorse, Stormterror, Azhdaha, Childe, and Primo Geovishap.

Trishiraite is a special gem that you will find during your travels in Sumeru.

Cloud armor drops from the Suanyi Hermit.

Hunter's Path. A five-star bow with a base damage of 44-542 units and a critical hit chance of 9.6-44.1%. At the same time, the character's elemental damage increases by 12-24%. If your charged shot hits an enemy, the next attacks will deal more damage by 160-320% of elemental mastery. The effect lasts for 10 seconds or 12 activations and can occur once every 12 seconds.

The best choice for Setos. This bow increases the effectiveness of charged attacks, which the hero actively uses. And the damage scales from elemental mastery, the main parameter of the character. You can obtain the Hunter's Path through the Divine Incarnation prayer.

First Great Focus. Lin's signature weapon is also suitable for Setos. It has a base attack of 46-608 units and critical damage of 14.4-66.2%. The damage from charged attacks will be increased by 16-32%. If there are heroes of other elements in your squad, the effectiveness of the shots will increase. For one character, the damage bonus will be 16-32%, for two — 32-64%, for three — 48-96%. Fighters of the same element will increase movement speed.

This bow is most effective if Setos is the only electro-character in your team. Most likely, this approach will match your tactics. Bonuses to critical attacks and charged shots will be especially useful for your archer. You can obtain the First Great Focus through the Divine Incarnation prayer.

Amos' Bow. A four-star weapon with a base damage of 46-608 units and an attack power bonus of 10.8-49.6%. The effectiveness of its normal and charged shots is additionally increased by 12-34%. For every 0.1 seconds of flight, the arrow will deal more damage by 8-16%, but no more than 40-80%.

A good option, especially if you keep the enemy at a distance. Ideally, the arrows should have time to fly for half a second. You can get this bow in the Divine Incarnation banner.

Cloudpiercer. A four-star bow with an attack power of 42-510 units and an elemental mastery bonus of 36-165 units. When the warrior's energy decreases, elemental mastery increases by 30-80 units for 18 seconds. The effect can stack up to two times.

This weapon is tailored for Setos. Moreover, you can get it completely free during the Mutual Safety Enhancement Simulation event. It is available from June 7 to June 17, 2024.

Wanderer's Troupe

The best set for Setos if you rely on charged shots. You can get artifacts from this set after defeating bosses such as Ancient Geovishap, Childe, Azhdaha, and Oceanid, as well as various elemental hypostases and orchids.

Wanderer's Troupe + Gilded Dreams

An alternative option that works exclusively on elemental mastery. You will find Gilded Dreams in the Spire of Solitary Enlightenment dungeon. Its location is indicated on the map.

Wanderer's Troupe + Thundering Fury

Another way to increase base damage. You will find artifacts from the Thundering Fury set in the End of Sin dungeon.

Thundering Fury

Setos is most effective during elemental reactions, so this artifact set will be useful to you. Those who actively use the elemental burst should pay attention to it first.

Thundering Fury + Thundering Fury

Alternative combination, which is effective if you rely on charged shots.

Secondary parameters for artifacts

We have arranged them in descending order of importance, from the most important to the purely secondary:

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Setos acts as the main attacking character. You have two main tactics: shoot level two charged arrows at enemies or rely on the elemental burst, and while it recharges — use normal attacks. We recommend experimenting with both approaches and choosing the one you like best. The choice of weapons and artifact sets will not change from this.

Before the battle, it is advisable to restore Setos's energy to the maximum. With the help of other characters, create a basis for elemental reactions. Then switch to the electro-archer, use the elemental burst or perform a series of charged attacks. While recharging and restoring energy, deal damage with other characters, apply shields, or heal.

Team with two electro-characters (Aggravate reaction + electro-resonance)

Electro resonance will generate elemental particles that restore energy. The combination of Dendro and Electro will trigger the Stimulation reaction. Then shoot with Setos's bow to achieve the Aggravate effect. Its effectiveness directly depends on the hero's elemental mastery.

Team with two Dendro characters (Aggravate reaction + Dendro resonance)

The difference between this team and the previous one is that you exchange energy-restoring particles for additional damage. This is achieved by increasing elemental mastery from Dendro resonance.

Team with Dendro and Hydro characters (Vegetation reaction)

With this approach, it is important to first achieve the combination of Hydro and Dendro. This will create cores. Then apply an electro attack to activate them and direct them to the nearest enemy. Otherwise, the battle tactics remain the same.

Team with two Hydro characters (charged + Hydro resonance)

The combination of Hydro and Electro will allow continuous electro damage. And as a bonus, Hydro resonance will increase the maximum health of the attacking character.

Setos appears in the first banner of update 4.7, which is available from June 5 to 25, 2024. After that, he will be moved to the standard banner, so he can drop at any time. Like other four-star heroes, he will likely appear later as a reward for completing various events.