Unlocking the Power of Faruzan in Genshin Impact: Artifacts, Weapons, and Strategies

The enigmatic deserts of Sumeru in Genshin Impact hold untold mysteries and perils, drawing adventurers, treasure hunters, and scholars like Madam Faruzan. With the promise of riches and ancient secrets buried beneath its sands, even the scholarly Madam Faruzan couldn't resist its allure.

Madam Faruzan, a specialist in ancient machinery and technology, delved into the desert's depths for decades, enduring captivity within an ancient contraption she sought to decipher. Only upon her release did she acquire her Anemo vision, cementing her legendary status within the Akademiya.

This Genshin Impact guide offers a comprehensive overview of building Madam Faruzan, including her best artifact sets, recommended stats, ideal weapons, and talent priorities.

Best Artifact Sets for Faruzan

To equip Madam Faruzan for her expeditions and research, consider the following artifact sets:

Noblesse Oblige

• 2-Piece Set: Elemental Burst DMG +20%.
• 4-Piece Set: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s (non-stackable).

Viridescent Venerer

• 2-Piece Set: Anemo DMG Bonus +15%.
• 4-Piece Set: Increases Swirl DMG by 60%. Decreases opponents' Elemental RES to the infused element by 40% for 10s.

Artifact Stats to Prioritize

For optimal performance, focus on attaining the following stats on Madam Faruzan's artifacts:

Energy Recharge (Sands or substats): Vital for a Burst-centric support character like Madam Faruzan, ensuring her Elemental Burst remains readily available.

CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG (Circlet and substats): Achieving a balanced ratio of CRIT Rate to CRIT DMG at 1:2 enhances Madam Faruzan's damage contribution.

ATK%/Anemo DMG Bonus (Goblet or substats): These stats enhance her damage potential, especially if she assumes a sub-DPS role.

Elemental Mastery (substats): Elemental Mastery is advantageous for amplifying Swirl reactions, making it a valuable substat.

Best Weapons for Faruzan

Equip Madam Faruzan with weapons suited to her role:

Skyward Harp (CRIT Rate): Increases CRIT DMG by 20% and has a 60% chance to inflict a small AoE attack. Offers high base ATK and CRIT Rate, making it a versatile choice.

Elegy for the End (Energy Recharge): Provides increased Elemental Mastery and Energy Recharge, complementing Madam Faruzan's Burst-centric playstyle. Strikes a balance in stats.

Budget Alternatives

In the absence of 5-star weapons, consider these budget-friendly options:

Sacrificial Bow (Energy Recharge): Offers Energy Recharge and a chance to reset Elemental Skill cooldown, improving her skill's frequency.

Favonius Warbow (Energy Recharge): Generates Elemental Particles on CRIT Hits, aiding her Energy Recharge.

Alley Hunter (ATK%): Amplifies damage over time, particularly effective for sub-DPS roles.

The Stringless (Elemental Mastery): Enhances both Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG, perfect for her off-field damage and Swirl reactions.

Madam Faruzan's Talent Priorities

To maximize Madam Faruzan's effectiveness, prioritize leveling her talents in the following order:

The Wind's Secret Ways (Elemental Burst): Enhances her Burst's damage, offers Anemo resistance reduction, and provides an Anemo DMG Bonus to the team.

Wind Realm of Nasamjnin (Elemental Skill): Empowers her Elemental Skill and triggers a vortex for AoE Anemo damage and crowd control.

Origin (Normal Attack): Enhances her normal attack damage, benefiting her sub-DPS role.

Faruzan Team Composition

Build a team that complements Madam Faruzan's role as a dedicated Anemo support and buffer. Consider these top picks for her team:

• Wanderer (Anemo catalyst hypercarry): Benefits from Anemo resistance shred and damage buffs.
• Xiao (Anemo Burst DPS): Thrives with Anemo resistance reduction and damage buffs.
• Heizou (Budget Anemo sub-DPS): Offers quick bursts of damage.
• Bennett (Pyro applier, healer, and buffer): Provides healing and additional buffs.
• Xingqiu (Off-field Hydro sub-DPS): Enhances elemental reactions.
• Fischl (Off-field Electro sub-DPS): Contributes to elemental reactions.
• Layla (Cryo shielder and Cryo applier): Provides protection and enhances reactions.
• Zhongli (Shielder with resistance shred): Offers shielding and resistance reduction.

Madam Faruzan's role as an offensive support makes her a valuable addition to teams with other Anemo DPS characters. To protect her, pair her with healers or shielders like Bennett or Zhongli.