Arlecchino Build - Best Weapons, Artifacts, Teams & Materials
Nina Forneloza
Prepare for Arlecchino's rerun banner in Genshin 7.0 and build her right with our Genshin Arlecchino build guide.
Arlecchino is a five-star Pyro Polearm and she's one of the best Pyro damage dealers to look out for. While she's not the strongest in the current meta, she's still worth pulling for if you like both sustained and burst damage.
This Arlecchino build guide has been updated for Version 7.0 (August 2026) using the latest official character, weapon, artifact and combat data available. Recommendations may be revised when new characters, equipment, balance adjustments or endgame content affect Arlecchino’s best builds and teams.
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Arlecchino Build Overview
Arlecchino Overview and Gameplay
Arlecchino is a five-star Pyro on-field main DPS in Genshin.
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5-Star
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Pyro
Arlecchino
Dire Balemoon
The Knave · House of the Hearth
Weapon
Polearm
Element
Pyro
Role
Main DPS
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She deals most of her damage through Normal Attacks empowered by Masque of the Red Death. She enters this state whenever her Bond of Life reaches at least 30% of her maximum HP, converting her Normal, Charged and Plunging Attacks into Pyro DMG.
A general Arlecchino rotation is:
Use Arlecchino’s Elemental Skill.
Switch through her supports and activate their abilities.
Return to Arlecchino after her Blood-Debt Directives upgrade.
Use a Charged Attack to absorb the marks.
Perform Normal Attack combos until her buffs expire.
Use her Burst only when healing is needed.
Best Arlecchino Build
Here are the best Arlecchino builds in Genshin Impact.
For the best Arlecchino builds, you'll want to focus on ATK. Arlecchino is an ATK-scaling main DPS. She does not benefit from building HP because her Bond of Life mechanics use a percentage value rather than scaling her damage directly from maximum HP.
Best Arlecchino Weapons
The best weapon for Arlecchino is Crimson Moon’s Semblance. For alternatives, you can pick up Primordial Jade Winged-Spear and White Tassel.
5-Star
Best Overall
Crimson Moon’s Semblance
Signature Polearm
Base ATK
674
CRIT Rate
22.1%
Refinement
R1
Why it works:
Arlecchino’s signature weapon grants additional Bond of
Life and provides damage bonuses designed specifically
around her kit.
5-Star
Best Standard
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
Standard Five-Star Polearm
Base ATK
674
CRIT Rate
22.1%
Refinement
R1
Why it works:
Arlecchino quickly builds its ATK stacks through her Normal
Attack combos, making it her strongest standard-banner
weapon.
3-Star
Best Free Option
White Tassel
Free Three-Star Polearm
Base ATK
401
CRIT Rate
23.4%
Refinement
R5
Why it works:
White Tassel provides CRIT Rate and a large Normal Attack
DMG bonus. Bennett helps compensate for its lower Base ATK.
Best Arlecchino Artifacts
The best artifact set for Arlecchino is Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy.
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Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy
4-Piece
Best Overall
Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy
Arlecchino’s Best Artifact Set
Why it works
Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy is Arlecchino’s best artifact
set because she constantly gains and consumes Bond of Life.
This allows her to maintain all three stacks of its damage
bonus throughout her Normal Attack rotation.
Sands
ATK% / EM
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate / DMG
View Artifact Set Effects
2-Piece Effect
Increases ATK by 18%.
4-Piece Effect
Whenever the wearer’s Bond of Life value increases or
decreases, their damage is increased by 18% for six
seconds. This effect can stack up to three times,
providing a maximum 54% damage bonus.
Recommended Stats
Stat
Recommended Goal
ATK
Around 1,800–2,200 before buffs
CRIT Rate
At least 70%
CRIT DMG
At least 150%
Elemental Mastery
100–200 for Melt or Vaporize teams
Energy Recharge
Base ER is enough if Burst is only used for emergencies
Arlecchino Talent Priority
The best Arlecchino Talent priority is:
Arlecchino Talent Priority
Level her talents in this order.
1
Normal Attack
Highest Priority
2
Elemental Skill
Second Priority
3
Elemental Burst
Third Priority
Arlecchino’s Normal Attack is responsible for the vast majority of her damage and should be upgraded first. Raising her character to Level 90 is also valuable because she benefits from the additional Base ATK.
Her Burst can be upgraded second for more damage, but its healing does not depend on its Talent level. Her Skill contributes the least direct damage and can be left at a lower level when resources are limited.
Arlecchino Constellations
Here are the best Constellations for Arlecchino!
Constellation
Rating
Recommendation
C1
★★★★★
Best early investment
C2
★★★★★
Major damage and rotation upgrade
C3
★★★★☆
Strong Normal Attack increase
C4
★★★☆☆
More Energy and easier Burst access
C5
★★☆☆☆
Minor improvement before C6
C6
★★★★★
Massive damage increase
Arlecchino Materials
Fully leveling Arlecchino and triple-crowning all three Talents requires approximately:
Total Arlecchino Materials
Amount
Recruit's Insignia
18
Sergeant's Insignia
66
Lieutenant's Insignia
93
Rainbow Rose
168
Fragment of a Golden Melody
46
Teachings of Order
9
Guide to Order
63
Philosophies of Order
114
Fading Candle
18
Crown of Insight
3
Mora
7,050,100
Note: These are the total materials required to fully level Arlecchino to Level 90 and triple-crown all three talents. Signature weapon materials are not included.
Best Arlecchino Teams
Here are the best Arlecchino teams in Genshin Impact.
Arlecchino works best with teammates who provide strong buffs, off-field elemental application or defensive utility. Since Arlecchino can only be healed by her burst, there's no need for a healer role.
Arlecchino Melt team
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Arlecchino
Pyro / Main DPS
Citlali
Cryo / Shield Support
Bennett
Pyro / ATK Buffer
Xilonen
Geo / Support
This is one of Arlecchino’s strongest high-investment teams. Citlali applies Cryo, provides a shield and enables Arlecchino to trigger forward Melt with her strongest attacks. Bennett supplies a large ATK buff, while Xilonen reduces enemy resistance and provides additional damage bonuses.
Arlecchino Vaporize Team
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Yelan
Hydro / Sub-DPS
Arlecchino
Pyro / Main DPS
Bennett
Pyro / ATK Buffer
Xilonen
Geo / RES Shred Support
Yelan provides off-field Hydro application, personal damage and a ramping damage buff. Bennett significantly increases Arlecchino’s ATK, while Xilonen or an Anemo support reduces enemy Pyro resistance.
Arlecchino F2P Team
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Arlecchino
Pyro / Main DPS
Chevreuse
Pyro / Overloaded Support
Bennett
Pyro / ATK Buffer
Fischl
Electro / Sub-DPS
Chevreuse provides powerful buffs to teams containing only Pyro and Electro characters. Fischl contributes strong off-field damage and maintains Electro application, while Bennett further increases Arlecchino’s ATK.
Overloaded teams do not depend on precise aura management, making them easier to play than Melt teams. However, Overloaded can knock smaller enemies away, so the archetype is usually more comfortable against bosses and heavier opponents.
Is Arlecchino Worth Pulling?
Arlecchino is worth pulling for players who want a powerful, flexible Pyro main DPS.
Her biggest drawback is survivability. Arlecchino cannot receive healing from teammates during combat, and using her Burst for healing removes her Bond of Life. Players who struggle with dodging may need to include a shielder, sacrificing some team damage for comfort.
Arlecchino Pull Value
Current Meta Verdict for Version 7.0
7/10High Value
Is Arlecchino Worth Pulling?
Yes. Arlecchino remains a powerful Pyro DPS with high damage,
flexible teams and strong endgame performance. Although you may have to skip if you want stronger units meta-wise.
DamageExcellent
F2P ValueGood
LongevityAverage
Who Should Pull
Players needing a strong Pyro DPS
Players with Citlali, Yelan or Xilonen
Players who enjoy Normal Attack carries
Players building Vape, Melt or Overload teams
Who Should Skip
Players who already own Mavuika
Players with another invested Pyro carry
Players who need supports more than DPS units
Players who dislike her healing restriction
Final Verdict:
A strong pull for accounts needing a Pyro carry, but less valuable
for players who already have Mavuika or another top Pyro DPS.
Arlecchino used to belong in the top 5 Genshin DPS during Fontaine era, but that's no longer the case in 2026. Nod-Krai and Stellar teams are currently in, leaving some of the older units behind.
Still, she deals high sustained and burst damage when built and played right. She can still carry your account in every endgame mode, but not as fast as newer characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should Arlecchino use an ATK or Elemental Mastery Sands?
Use an ATK% Sands in Pure Pyro, Overloaded and most general teams. Elemental Mastery Sands can be competitive in Melt and Vaporize teams, especially if Arlecchino already receives large external ATK buffs.
Can Bennett heal Arlecchino?
No. Bennett cannot heal Arlecchino while she is in combat because her Bond of Life prevents healing from teammates. However, his Elemental Burst still provides its massive ATK buff, making him one of her best supports.
How much CRIT Rate does Arlecchino need?
Aim for around 70-85% CRIT Rate while maintaining as much CRIT DMG as possible. A ratio close to 1:2 generally provides the most consistent damage.
Does Arlecchino need Energy Recharge?
Not much. Around 100-120% Energy Recharge is usually enough since most of her damage comes from Normal Attacks rather than frequent Burst usage.
Is Arlecchino better than Hu Tao?
Both are excellent Pyro DPS characters. Arlecchino is generally easier to play with stronger sustained damage, while Hu Tao can achieve higher damage in certain Vaporize teams with optimal gameplay.
Should you pull Arlecchino C1 or her signature weapon?
For most players, C1 provides a larger overall gameplay upgrade and makes Arlecchino more comfortable to use. Her signature weapon is still an excellent investment if you already have strong constellations or lack a premium polearm.
Arlecchino will have her next rerun in the first phase of version 7.0, alongside Odette. So, if you're pulling for Arlecchino and is looking to dish out tons of damage with her, make sure to follow our Arlecchino build guide!
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Nina Forneloza
Content Writer
Niña Forneloza is a gacha game guide writer for U7BUY with five years of experience covering character builds, exploration, farming guides, and major updates. She has a love-and-hate relationship with Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero and Wuthering Waves since launch, but no matter how many banners ruin her plans or farming sessions test her patience, she cannot seem to stop playing or writing about them.
