Genshin Impact: Best Zhongli Support Build

Zhongli is one of the most powerful Support characters in Genshin Impact. Protect your team from any and all harm.

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Hamza Bakht

Key Takeaways

  • Zhongli, the Geo Archon Morax, chose to shed his Godhood and now works as a consultant at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, displaying wisdom and a profound understanding of life and death.
  • His playstyle revolves around shielding and providing Elemental Res shred alongside a powerful AoE Elemental Burst that petrifies enemies.
  • Vortex Vanquisher is his best weapon, amplifying his shield strength and providing ATK bonuses, while Black Tassel can substitute, offering an HP bonus and increased damage against slimes.
  • Tenacity of the Millelith is his best artifact set for shield support, as it enhances his shield strength, while Noblesse Oblige can serve as a replacement, providing an Elemental Burst DMG bonus and boosting his team’s damage.
  • The artifact sub-stat priority for Tenacity of the Millelith should focus on HP%, HP, and Energy Recharge to maximize his shield strength and overall support effectiveness.

Zhongli using his Elemental Burst

In combat, Zhongli excels as a support character, focusing on defence and providing shields for the team. His abilities allow him to create protective constructs and shields that absorb damage, ensuring the safety of his allies. This makes Zhongli an excellent choice for setting up defensive strategies and protecting the team from harm. He has become one of the most powerful and meta-defining characters in Genshin Impact. 

Zhongli is currently one of the best support characters in Genshin Impact (You can check out our Support Tier List here). While you’re here, check out our DPS Tier list and Sub-DPS tier lists for the latest patch in Genshin Impact.

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Introduction Zhongli

Zhongli is introduced initially as someone who works as a consultant at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. It is later revealed that he is the vessel of the Geo Archon, Morax. As Morax, he is the oldest of the Seven Archons, powerful beings who govern the realm of Teyvat. However, Zhongli chooses to experience life as a mortal and adopts a humble and wise persona. He has some of the most extensive knowledge of Teyvat’s history and culture and is a consultant for matters related to death and the afterlife at the Wangshu funeral parlour.

Zhongli Shield Support Build

Best WeaponVortex Vanquisher
Replacement WeaponsFavonius Lance
Best ArtifactsTenacity of the Millelith
Main StatsSands: HP%
Goblet: HP%
Circlet: HP%
SubstatsHP%, HP, Energy Recharge

Zhongli’s combination of sturdy shields, Crystallize damage, and synergy with HP-focused artifacts make him a highly effective shield support character in Genshin Impact. Not to mention his powerful Elemental RES shred, crowd control, and nuke damage from his Elemental Burst. His presence on the team significantly enhances survivability, allowing for a more aggressive yet safe playstyle.

Zhongli Best Weapons

WeaponDetails
BestVortex VanquisherBonus Stat: ATK 10.8%
Skill Effect: Golden MajestyIncreases Shield Strength by 20%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 4% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield, this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%.
Replacement OptionBlack TasselBonus Stat: HP 10.2%
Skill Effect: Bane of the Soft Increases DMG against slimes by 40%.

Best 5 Star Weapon

Vortex Vanquisher

The combination of increased shield strength, ATK bonuses, and the weapon’s special skill effect makes Vortex Vanquisher an exceptional choice for Zhongli as a shield support character. It enhances his defensive and offensive capabilities, enabling him to provide reliable protection for the team while contributing to damage output when needed.

Best Replacement Weapon

Zhongli Black Tassel Polearm

Black Tassel

Black Tassel provides an HP bonus. As a shield support character, he benefits from having a higher HP pool since the strength of his shields is based on his max HP. The increased HP stat improves the overall durability of Zhongli’s shields, allowing them to absorb more damage and provide better protection for the team.

Zhongli Best Artifacts

Tenacity of the Millelith

Set PiecesSet Piece Bonus
2-Piece BonusHP +20%
4-Piece BonusWhen an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the ATK of all nearby party members is increased by 20% and their Shield Strength is increased by 30% for 3s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s. This effect can still be triggered even when the character who is using this artifact set is not on the field.

The combination of the HP increase from the 2-piece bonus and the supportive effects of the 4-piece bonus make the Tenacity of the Millelith set the ideal choice for Zhongli’s shield support build. It enhances both his defensive capabilities through stronger shields and the offensive capabilities of the entire team.

That concludes our guide for the best Zhongli Support build in Genshin impact. If you’re looking for other excellent Support characters, check out our guides on Kazuha and Sangonomiya Kokomi.