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With Venti’s rerun banner, Ballad in Goblets, live from April 15 to May 6, 2025, it’s the perfect time to optimize his build. Whether you’re pulling him for the first time or refining his setup, here’s a comprehensive guide to his playstyle, best artifacts, weapons, and team compositions.​

Playstyle Overview: Anemo Support & Crowd Control

Venti excels as an Anemo support character, providing unparalleled crowd control and energy regeneration. His Elemental Burst, Wind’s Grand Ode, creates a Stormeye that pulls in enemies and absorbs elements to deal additional damage. This makes him invaluable in teams that rely on elemental reactions.

Best Artifact Sets

1. Viridescent Venerer (4-piece)
This set is ideal for Venti’s support role. The 2-piece bonus increases Anemo DMG by 15%, while the 4-piece effect boosts Swirl damage by 60% and reduces the enemy’s Elemental RES by 40% for the element infused in the Swirl. This significantly enhances the damage output of his teammates.

2. Gilded Dreams (4-piece)
If another character is already using Viridescent Venerer, Gilded Dreams is a solid alternative. It provides Elemental Mastery and ATK% bonuses, which can benefit Venti’s Swirl damage.

Main Stats:

• Sands: Elemental Mastery
• Goblet: Elemental Mastery
• Circlet: Elemental Mastery​

Substat Priority:

• Elemental Mastery
• Energy Recharge
• ATK%​

Best Weapons

1. Elegy for the End (5★)
Venti’s signature weapon, it offers Energy Recharge and increases Elemental Mastery and ATK for the entire team upon triggering elemental reactions.

2. The Stringless (4★)
A great support option, it increases Elemental Skill and Burst DMG, enhancing Venti’s crowd control capabilities.

3. Windblume Ode (4★)
A free-to-play friendly choice, this event-exclusive weapon boosts Elemental Mastery and increases ATK after using an Elemental Skill. ​

4. Favonius Warbow (4★)
Provides Energy Recharge and generates energy particles on CRIT hits, helping maintain Venti’s Burst uptime.

Best Team Compositions

Venti fits seamlessly into various team setups, enhancing Elemental Reactions and providing support.​

1. National Team:

• Main DPS: Xiangling
• Sub DPS: Xingqiu
• Support: Bennett
• Anemo Support: Venti​

This team focuses on consistent Pyro and Hydro reactions, with Venti grouping enemies and reducing their RES.​

2. Freeze Team:

• Main DPS: Ganyu
• Sub DPS: Mona
• Support: Diona
• Anemo Support: Venti​

Venti’s ability to group enemies makes it easier to apply Freeze effects, controlling the battlefield effectively.

3. Fridge:

• Dendro Support: Nahida
• Cryo Support: Kaeya or Layla
• Hydro Support: Kokomi or Barbara
• Anemo Support: Venti​

This composition leverages the “Fridge” reaction, combining Dendro, Cryo, and Hydro elements. Venti’s crowd control ensures enemies remain grouped, maximizing the effectiveness of elemental reactions.

These team compositions showcase Venti’s adaptability and synergy with newer characters. These are just a few examples, but experimenting with these setups can lead to effective and enjoyable gameplay experiences.

Final Thoughts

Even though I personally don’t have hime, Venti’s still one of the most fun characters to use, and with all the new team options out there, he’s got even more ways to shine. Whether you’re clearing Abyss floors or just traveling around in Teyvat, he’s a great pick if you enjoy smooth crowd control and flashy bursts.

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