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Shikanoin Heizou

Build guide · Genshin Impact

4-star
AnemoCatalystMain DPS

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The best Shikanoin Heizou build in Genshin Impact (Version 7.0) is Vivid Notions with Desert Pavilion Chronicle. Updated August 22, 2026

How this build was derivedShikanoin Heizou’s kit multiplies ATK, read from the scaling rows on the Elemental Skill and Burst rather than from the ability prose. Weapons and artifact sets below are ranked on whether their stat and their passive text act on that stat. This is a reading of the game’s own numbers, not a community tier consensus — a set that wins a niche team composition will not show up here.

Weapons

Also works: Nocturne's Curtain Call, Kagura's Verity, Echoes of the Heart, Flowing Purity

Artifacts

Desert Pavilion Chronicle artifact set | Genshin Impact
CoreDesert Pavilion Chronicle

2PCAnemo DMG Bonus +15%

4PCWhen Charged Attacks hit opponents, the equipping character's Normal Attack SPD will increase by 10% while Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG will increase by 40% for 15s.

Main stats

Sands
ATK%
Goblet
Anemo DMG Bonus
Circlet
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substat priority

  1. 1CRIT RateBest
  2. 2CRIT DMG
  3. 3ATK%
  4. 4Energy Recharge

Talent priority

  1. #1

    Normal Attack

    Max first

  2. #2

    Elemental Skill

    Then

  3. #3

    Elemental Burst

    Next

Teams

No composition on the site currently uses Shikanoin Heizou. The best teams page carries the ones that are written up.

Genshin Impact 4★ Anemo Catalyst Main DPS

Shikanoin Heizou build summary

Updated August 22, 2026

Vivid Notions is the closest fit on the game's own numbers: Shikanoin Heizou's kit multiplies ATK, and a weapon is ranked here on whether its ascension stat and its passive act on that stat. Reliquary of Truth, Royal Grimoire and Nocturne's Curtain Call come next. No playtested ranking has been imported for Shikanoin Heizou, so this is arithmetic over the kit data rather than a damage measurement.

Run Desert Pavilion Chronicle on Shikanoin Heizou, with Viridescent Venerer and A Day Carved From Rising Winds behind it. Main stats are ATK% sands, Anemo DMG Bonus goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet. Roll substats in the order CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Recharge.

Talent priority is Normal Attack > Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst. The Elemental Burst costs 40 energy, which is what an Energy Recharge target has to clear.

Role
Main DPS
Best weapon
Vivid Notions
Alternatives
Reliquary of Truth, Royal Grimoire, Nocturne's Curtain Call
Artifact set
Desert Pavilion Chronicle
Main stats
ATK% sands, Anemo DMG Bonus goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet
Substats priority
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Talent priority
Normal Attack > Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst
Burst energy cost
40 energy
Key ascension material
168× Onikabuto
Last updated
August 22, 2026

Combat talents

Shikanoin Heizou Fudou Style Martial Arts — normal attack icon | Genshin Impact
Normal

Fudou Style Martial Arts

Normal Attack Performs up to 5 fisticuffs empowered by a mighty wind, dealing Anemo DMG.

Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina and performs a sweeping kick that deals Anemo DMG.

Plunging Attack Calling upon the surging wind, Heizou plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in his path. Deals AoE Anemo DMG upon impact with the ground.

Talent level

10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.

1-Hit DMG
67.5%
2-Hit DMG
66.3%
3-Hit DMG
91.9%
4-Hit DMG
26.6%+29.3%+34.6%
5-Hit DMG
110.6%
Charged Attack
131.4%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost
25.0
Plunge DMG
112.3%
Low/High Plunge DMG
224.6%/280.6%
All 15 levels
Attribute123456789101112131415
1-Hit DMG37.5%40.3%43.1%46.8%49.7%52.5%56.2%60.0%63.7%67.5%71.2%74.9%79.6%84.3%89.0%
2-Hit DMG36.9%39.6%42.4%46.1%48.8%51.6%55.3%59.0%62.6%66.3%70.0%73.7%78.3%82.9%87.5%
3-Hit DMG51.1%54.9%58.7%63.8%67.7%71.5%76.6%81.7%86.8%91.9%97.0%102.1%108.5%114.9%121.3%
4-Hit DMG14.8%+16.3%+19.2%15.9%+17.5%+20.7%17.0%+18.7%+22.1%18.5%+20.3%+24.0%19.6%+21.5%+25.5%20.7%+22.8%+26.9%22.2%+24.4%+28.8%23.7%+26.0%+30.7%25.1%+27.6%+32.7%26.6%+29.3%+34.6%28.1%+30.9%+36.5%29.6%+32.5%+38.4%31.4%+34.6%+40.8%33.3%+36.6%+43.2%35.1%+38.6%+45.6%
5-Hit DMG61.4%66.1%70.7%76.8%81.4%86.0%92.2%98.3%104.5%110.6%116.8%122.9%130.6%138.3%145.9%
Charged Attack73.0%78.5%84.0%91.3%96.7%102.2%109.5%116.8%124.1%131.4%138.7%146.0%155.1%164.3%173.4%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost25.025.025.025.025.025.025.025.025.025.025.025.025.025.025.0
Plunge DMG56.8%61.5%66.1%72.7%77.3%82.6%89.9%97.1%104.4%112.3%120.3%128.2%136.1%144.1%152.0%
Low/High Plunge DMG113.6%/141.9%122.9%/153.5%132.1%/165.0%145.3%/181.5%154.6%/193.1%165.2%/206.3%179.7%/224.5%194.2%/242.6%208.8%/260.8%224.6%/280.6%240.5%/300.4%256.3%/320.2%272.2%/340.0%288.0%/359.8%303.9%/379.6%
Shikanoin Heizou Heartstopper Strike — elemental skill icon | Genshin Impact
Skill

Heartstopper Strike

Tap Wields the swift winds to launch a Heartstopper Strike that deals Anemo DMG.

Hold Charges energy to unleash an even stronger blow. He will obtain the Declension effect while charging, which will increase the power of the Heartstopper Strike. When the skill button is released or the skill finishes charging, he will strike forward, dealing Anemo DMG.

Declension Increases the power of the next Heartstopper Strike. Max 4 stacks. When you possess 4 Declension stacks, the Conviction effect will be produced, which will cause the next Heartstopper Strike to be even stronger and have a larger AoE.

This seemingly ordinary strike contains Heizou's desire for criminals to honestly confess and repent.

Talent level

10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.

Skill DMG
409.5%
Declension DMG Bonus
102.4%/stack
Conviction DMG Bonus
204.8%
Declension Duration
60.0s
CD
10.0s
All 15 levels
Attribute123456789101112131415
Skill DMG227.5%244.6%261.6%284.4%301.5%318.5%341.3%364.0%386.8%409.5%432.3%455.0%483.5%511.9%540.4%
Declension DMG Bonus56.9%/stack61.1%/stack65.4%/stack71.1%/stack75.4%/stack79.6%/stack85.3%/stack91.0%/stack96.7%/stack102.4%/stack108.1%/stack113.8%/stack120.9%/stack128.0%/stack135.1%/stack
Conviction DMG Bonus113.8%122.3%130.8%142.2%150.7%159.3%170.6%182.0%193.4%204.8%216.1%227.5%241.7%256.0%270.2%
Declension Duration60.0s60.0s60.0s60.0s60.0s60.0s60.0s60.0s60.0s60.0s60.0s60.0s60.0s60.0s60.0s
CD10.0s10.0s10.0s10.0s10.0s10.0s10.0s10.0s10.0s10.0s10.0s10.0s10.0s10.0s10.0s
Shikanoin Heizou Windmuster Kick — elemental burst icon | Genshin Impact
Burst

Windmuster Kick

Leaps into the air and uses the Fudou Style Vacuum Slugger and kicks his opponent. The Vacuum Slugger will explode upon hit and create an Arresting Windtunnel that pulls in nearby objects and opponents, dealing AoE Anemo DMG. When Vacuum Slugger hits opponents affected by Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro, these opponents will be afflicted with Windmuster Iris. This Windmuster Iris will explode after a moment and dissipate, dealing AoE DMG of the corresponding aforementioned elemental type. Vacuum Slugger can afflict a maximum of 4 opponents with the Windmuster Iris. A single opponent cannot be under the effect of Windmuster Irises of different elements at the same time.

A unique technique that gathers Anemo in one place before unleashing it all in one kick. Is always there in a pinch to land on some criminal's fleeing back.

Talent level

10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.

Fudou Style Vacuum Slugger DMG
566.4%
Windmuster Iris DMG
38.6%
CD
12.0s
Energy Cost
40
All 15 levels
Attribute123456789101112131415
Fudou Style Vacuum Slugger DMG314.7%338.3%361.9%393.4%417.0%440.6%472.0%503.5%535.0%566.4%597.9%629.4%668.7%708.0%747.4%
Windmuster Iris DMG21.5%23.1%24.7%26.8%28.4%30.0%32.2%34.3%36.5%38.6%40.8%42.9%45.6%48.3%51.0%
CD12.0s12.0s12.0s12.0s12.0s12.0s12.0s12.0s12.0s12.0s12.0s12.0s12.0s12.0s12.0s
Energy Cost404040404040404040404040404040

Passives

Shikanoin Heizou Paradoxical Practice — passive icon | Genshin Impact
Passive

Paradoxical Practice

When Shikanoin Heizou activates a Swirl or Stellar Swirl reaction while on the field, he will gain 1 Declension stack for Heartstopper Strike. This effect can be triggered once every 0.1s.

Shikanoin Heizou Penetrative Reasoning — passive icon | Genshin Impact
Passive

Penetrative Reasoning

After Shikanoin Heizou's Heartstopper Strike hits an opponent, increases all party members' (excluding Shikanoin Heizou) Elemental Mastery by 80 for 10s.

Shikanoin Heizou Pre-Existing Guilt — passive icon | Genshin Impact
Passive

Pre-Existing Guilt

Decreases sprinting Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%. Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

Full bill

Level 90 and every talent to 10

5,377,500

Mora 17 material lines

Ascension to 90

420,000

Mora 9 materials · 6 steps

All 3 talents to 10

4,957,500

Mora 3× the single-talent bill

Ascension

  1. Lv 40
    Vayuda Turquoise Sliver — ascension material | Genshin ImpactVayuda Turquoise Sliver ×1
    Onikabuto — ascension material | Genshin ImpactOnikabuto ×3
    Treasure Hoarder Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTreasure Hoarder Insignia ×3

    20,000Mora

  2. Lv 50
    Runic Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactRunic Fang ×2
    Vayuda Turquoise Fragment — ascension material | Genshin ImpactVayuda Turquoise Fragment ×3
    Onikabuto — ascension material | Genshin ImpactOnikabuto ×10
    Treasure Hoarder Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTreasure Hoarder Insignia ×15

    40,000Mora

  3. Lv 60
    Runic Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactRunic Fang ×4
    Vayuda Turquoise Fragment — ascension material | Genshin ImpactVayuda Turquoise Fragment ×6
    Silver Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSilver Raven Insignia ×12
    Onikabuto — ascension material | Genshin ImpactOnikabuto ×20

    60,000Mora

  4. Lv 70
    Runic Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactRunic Fang ×8
    Vayuda Turquoise Chunk — ascension material | Genshin ImpactVayuda Turquoise Chunk ×3
    Silver Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSilver Raven Insignia ×18
    Onikabuto — ascension material | Genshin ImpactOnikabuto ×30

    80,000Mora

  5. Lv 80
    Runic Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactRunic Fang ×12
    Vayuda Turquoise Chunk — ascension material | Genshin ImpactVayuda Turquoise Chunk ×6
    Golden Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGolden Raven Insignia ×12
    Onikabuto — ascension material | Genshin ImpactOnikabuto ×45

    100,000Mora

  6. Lv 90
    Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone — ascension material | Genshin ImpactVayuda Turquoise Gemstone ×6
    Runic Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactRunic Fang ×20
    Golden Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGolden Raven Insignia ×24
    Onikabuto — ascension material | Genshin ImpactOnikabuto ×60

    120,000Mora

Total to level 90

420,000 Mora

Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone — ascension material | Genshin ImpactVayuda Turquoise Gemstone ×6
Runic Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactRunic Fang ×46
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk — ascension material | Genshin ImpactVayuda Turquoise Chunk ×9
Golden Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGolden Raven Insignia ×36
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment — ascension material | Genshin ImpactVayuda Turquoise Fragment ×9
Silver Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSilver Raven Insignia ×30
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver — ascension material | Genshin ImpactVayuda Turquoise Sliver ×1
Onikabuto — ascension material | Genshin ImpactOnikabuto ×168
Treasure Hoarder Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTreasure Hoarder Insignia ×18

Talent materials

  1. → 2
    Teachings of Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTeachings of Transience ×3
    Treasure Hoarder Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTreasure Hoarder Insignia ×6

    12,500Mora

  2. → 3
    Guide to Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGuide to Transience ×2
    Silver Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSilver Raven Insignia ×3

    17,500Mora

  3. → 4
    Guide to Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGuide to Transience ×4
    Silver Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSilver Raven Insignia ×4

    25,000Mora

  4. → 5
    Guide to Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGuide to Transience ×6
    Silver Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSilver Raven Insignia ×6

    30,000Mora

  5. → 6
    Guide to Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGuide to Transience ×9
    Silver Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSilver Raven Insignia ×9

    37,500Mora

  6. → 7
    The Meaning of Aeons — ascension material | Genshin ImpactThe Meaning of Aeons ×1
    Philosophies of Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactPhilosophies of Transience ×4
    Golden Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGolden Raven Insignia ×4

    120,000Mora

  7. → 8
    The Meaning of Aeons — ascension material | Genshin ImpactThe Meaning of Aeons ×1
    Philosophies of Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactPhilosophies of Transience ×6
    Golden Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGolden Raven Insignia ×6

    260,000Mora

  8. → 9
    The Meaning of Aeons — ascension material | Genshin ImpactThe Meaning of Aeons ×2
    Philosophies of Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactPhilosophies of Transience ×12
    Golden Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGolden Raven Insignia ×9

    450,000Mora

  9. → 10
    Crown of Insight — ascension material | Genshin ImpactCrown of Insight ×1
    The Meaning of Aeons — ascension material | Genshin ImpactThe Meaning of Aeons ×2
    Philosophies of Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactPhilosophies of Transience ×16
    Golden Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGolden Raven Insignia ×12

    700,000Mora

One talent to 10

1,652,500 Mora

Crown of Insight — ascension material | Genshin ImpactCrown of Insight ×1
The Meaning of Aeons — ascension material | Genshin ImpactThe Meaning of Aeons ×6
Philosophies of Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactPhilosophies of Transience ×38
Golden Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGolden Raven Insignia ×31
Guide to Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGuide to Transience ×21
Silver Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSilver Raven Insignia ×22
Teachings of Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTeachings of Transience ×3
Treasure Hoarder Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTreasure Hoarder Insignia ×6

All 3 talents to 10

4,957,500 Mora

Crown of Insight — ascension material | Genshin ImpactCrown of Insight ×3
The Meaning of Aeons — ascension material | Genshin ImpactThe Meaning of Aeons ×18
Philosophies of Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactPhilosophies of Transience ×114
Golden Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGolden Raven Insignia ×93
Guide to Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGuide to Transience ×63
Silver Raven Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSilver Raven Insignia ×66
Teachings of Transience — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTeachings of Transience ×9
Treasure Hoarder Insignia — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTreasure Hoarder Insignia ×18

Shikanoin Heizou’s constellation — Cervus Minor

  1. Shikanoin Heizou C1 Named Juvenile Casebook — constellation | Genshin ImpactC1

    Named Juvenile Casebook

    For 5s after Shikanoin Heizou takes the field, his Normal Attack SPD is increased by 15%. He also gains 1 Declension stack for Heartstopper Strike. This effect can be triggered once every 10s.

  2. Shikanoin Heizou C2 Investigative Collection — constellation | Genshin ImpactC2

    Investigative Collection

    The pull effect of the Arresting Windtunnel created by Windmuster Kick is enhanced, and its duration is increased to 1s.

  3. Shikanoin Heizou C3 Esoteric Puzzle Book — constellation | Genshin ImpactC3

    Esoteric Puzzle Book

    Increases the Level of Heartstopper Strike by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

  4. Shikanoin Heizou C4 Tome of Lies — constellation | Genshin ImpactC4

    Tome of Lies

    The first Windmuster Iris explosion in each Windmuster Kick will regenerate 9 Elemental Energy for Shikanoin Heizou. Every subsequent explosion in that Windmuster Kick will each regenerate an additional 1.5 Energy for Heizou. One Windmuster Kick can regenerate a total of 13.5 Energy for Heizou in this manner.

  5. Shikanoin Heizou C5 Secret Archive — constellation | Genshin ImpactC5

    Secret Archive

    Increases the Level of Windmuster Kick by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

  6. Shikanoin Heizou C6 Curious Casefiles — constellation | Genshin ImpactC6

    Curious Casefiles

    Each Declension stack will increase the CRIT Rate of the Heartstopper Strike unleashed by 4%. When Heizou possesses Conviction, this Heartstopper Strike's CRIT DMG is increased by 32%.

Shikanoin Heizou’s outfits

  • Shikanoin Heizou — Spirited Valor outfit | Genshin Impact
    Default

    Spirited Valor

    Shikanoin Heizou's outfit. Having taken his outer coat off and tucked it around his waist, the Tenryou Commission detective cuts quite the dashing figure.

Names, descriptions and art from the game data. Pick an outfit on the stage to see it full size.

Shikanoin Heizou FAQ

What element is Shikanoin Heizou?
Shikanoin Heizou is a 4-star Anemo character from Inazuma who uses a catalyst, released in version 2.8.
What stat does Shikanoin Heizou scale on?
Shikanoin Heizou's abilities multiply ATK. That is read from the scaling rows on the Elemental Skill and Burst, not from the ability description, so it reflects what the game actually multiplies rather than what the text mentions.
What is the best weapon for Shikanoin Heizou?
Vivid Notions is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star catalyst with CRIT DMG as its ascension stat, and its passive acts on ATK. Royal Grimoire is the best 4-star alternative.
Which artifact set should Shikanoin Heizou use?
Desert Pavilion Chronicle. Its 2-piece bonus is: Anemo DMG Bonus +15% Its 4-piece bonus is: When Charged Attacks hit opponents, the equipping character's Normal Attack SPD will increase by 10% while Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG will increase by 40% for 15s.
How much does it cost to level Shikanoin Heizou's talents?
Taking one talent from level 1 to 10 costs 1,652,500 Mora and 38× Philosophies of Transience among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
What does Shikanoin Heizou C1 do?
Named Juvenile Casebook: For 5s after Shikanoin Heizou takes the field, his Normal Attack SPD is increased by 15%. He also gains 1 Declension stack for Heartstopper Strike. This effect can be triggered once every 10s.
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