Updated for Version 5.6

Shenhe is a 5★ Cryo Polearm character in Genshin Impact who provides strong buffs and decent off-field Cryo application. Learn about Shenhe’s best builds, best weapons, best artifacts, and best teams in this quick guide.

Note that the information given may change if new discoveries are made. More extensive testing is in progress.

The full-length guide is available here. It is currently being updated.

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Escoffier	Escoffier is a potent off-field Cryo damage dealer, support, and healer who can make great use of Shenhe’s buffs.
Wriothesley	Wriothesley is an on-field Cryo Normal and Charged Attack damage dealer who can play Melt, Mono Cryo, and Freeze teams.
Citlali	Citlali is a Cryo shielder who can reduce Hydro and Pyro RES and provide a DMG% buff through 4pc Scroll.
Freminet	Freminet is an on-field DPS who can be played as a Physical or Cryo damage dealer through his unique Elemental Skill.
Furina	Furina is a mighty teamwide buffer and off-field Hydro damage dealer.
Xilonen	Xilonen is a powerful healer who can reduce Elemental RES and provide a DMG% buff through 4pc Scroll.
Chasca	Chasca is an Anemo character capable of dealing high Cryo / Pyro / Electro / Hydro damage through her unique mechanics.
Tamayuratei no Ohanashi	A decent event Polearm that provides ER and ATK%.
Prospector’s Drill	A situational Polearm that can be used if Shenhe is paired with a healer.
Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City	A situational alternative 4pc set for Shenhe if another 4pc Noblesse Oblige user is on the team.

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Character Overview

Playstyles

Cryo Support

Shenhe serves primarily as a Cryo buffer who also deals respectable damage through her Skill and Burst. She is universally good with Cryo DPS units, but she is less impactful in AoE scenarios due to the nature of her Icy Quill effect. Nonetheless, she remains an excellent option in any situation, providing much appreciated RES Shred, DMG buffs, and personal damage through her kit.

Talents

Level and Talent Priority

Skill > Burst

Shenhe’s Skill should be prioritized since it provides the greatest buffing contribution through her Icy Quill. Her Burst should be leveled as well since it grants Cryo and Physical RES Shred alongside being a decent source of personal damage. It is not recommended to level Shenhe’s Normal Attack Talent. Leveling Shenhe to 90 can maximize her ATK stat in order to increase the damage provided by her Icy Quill’s effect; however, the increase is small, so this should be the last upgrade to be done.

Talent Overview

Constellations

Combos

tE Q	Shenhe’s default combo; she catches her own particles from her Elemental Skill.
Q tE	Used to funnel particles to the next character as opposed to Shenhe.
hE Q	Shenhe catches her own particles from her Hold Elemental Skill, which is important for her Energy as she normally does only one per rotation.
hE	Used in <20s rotations or when Shenhe’s Elemental Burst is unavailable.

Artifacts

ER Requirements

Calcs for ER requirements can be found here (last updated for Version 3.5).

	Favonius Lance	Other
Double Cryo	165-175%	180-200%
Triple Cryo	145-155%	160-175%

Artifact Stats

Sands	Goblet	Circlet
ATK% / ER	ATK%	ATK% / CRIT Rate

Stat Priority: ER (until requirement) > ATK% > CRIT > Flat ATK

When Shenhe holds Favonius Lance, CRIT Rate is an important substat to obtain in order to increase the likelihood of activating Favonius. Cryo Resonance and 4pc Blizzard Strayer can increase the chances of activating its passive too. If needed, Shenhe can weave Normal Attacks to trigger Favonius.

It can be good to use an ER Sands to meet her ER requirements when holding Calamity Queller, another non-ER Polearm, or Engulfing Lightning. An ATK% Sands is better with Favonius Lance since Shenhe can easily meet her ER requirements with ER substats. In teams with sufficient Energy generation (such as Mono Cryo or Eula-Raiden), an ER Sands is usually unnecessary.

ATK% main stats are usually ideal for Shenhe since they increase her Icy Quill damage and allow her Cryo DPS teammates to use available Cryo DMG% Goblets and CRIT Circlets to maximize the team’s damage. More often than not, a good ATK% Goblet is better than a leftover Cryo DMG% one.

Artifact Sets

Calcs for artifact set comparisons can be found here (last updated for Version 3.5).

4pc Noblesse Oblige  (4pc NO)	4pc Noblesse Oblige is often Shenhe’s Best-in-Slot artifact set for team damage. It provides a valuable buff for ATK-scaling DPS units while also increasing her own ATK stat. Additionally, Shenhe’s Burst can benefit from both the Burst DMG% and ATK% buff from the 2pc and 4pc set bonuses.
4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City (4pc Scroll)	4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City can be used if no Natlan holders of this set are present. It results in Shenhe’s Icy Quill buff being diminished in favour of the DMG% to the reacted Elements, which makes it a strong, albeit situational, option. It also buffs non–ATK-scaling characters, unlike 4pc NO.
2pc ATK% + 2pc ATK%	In the case that a team member holds 4pc NO, Shenhe can use 2pc ATK% combinations to increase the damage from her Icy Quill’s effect.
Other 2pc Mixed Sets	2pc Bonuses: ATK%, Cryo DMG Bonus, Noblesse Oblige, Emblem, Scroll Combinations of different valued 2pc set bonuses can be used as transitional sets until a proper set of 4pc NO is obtained. These combinations generally perform worse than 2p ATK% + 2p ATK% due to Shenhe’s Icy Quill scaling.
4pc Blizzard Strayer (BS)	4pc Blizzard Strayer boosts Shenhe’s personal damage by a fair margin in Freeze and Mono Cryo teams. In teams where other supports can hold 4pc Noblesse, 4pc BS makes for a viable option. However, increasing Shenhe’s own personal damage through this set may not be worth the commitment.

Weapons

Calcs for weapon comparisons can be found here (last updated for Version 3.5).

Shenhe generally wants a high Base ATK Polearm in order to maximize her ATK stat in conjunction with ATK% from her artifacts. Shenhe’s ER requirements can be high, so Energy Recharge secondary stats and Energy-related passives are important things to consider as well.

5★ Calamity Queller	Calamity Queller is usually Shenhe’s Best-in-Slot Polearm. It possesses the highest Base ATK stat of any Polearm and has an extremely useful passive. Its passive doubles when Shenhe is off-field after using her Skill, but will not reach full effect until after 6 seconds. Calamity Queller is best used in tandem with an ER Sands to meet higher ER requirements.
4★ Favonius Lance	Favonius Lance is often Shenhe’s best 4-star option and is sometimes even more valuable than Calamity Queller. It has a high Base ATK for a 4-star and significantly lowers her and her teammates’ ER requirements, which allows them to invest into more offensive stats. Favonius Lance is particularly useful for batterying Burst-reliant DPS units like Ayaka or Eula.
5★ Engulfing Lightning	Engulfing Lightning provides a high Base ATK stat and an often necessary ER secondary stat. Since it grants more ATK with ER investment, it can allow Shenhe to deal with her potential Energy issues while still increasing her Icy Quill damage.
5★ Skyward Spine	Skyward Spine offers a high Base ATK and an appreciated ER secondary stat. While it can offer higher personal damage than Favonius Lance, it lacks team utility.
5★ Vortex Vanquisher	Vortex Vanquisher has the same Base ATK as Staff of Homa and Engulfing Lightning. It can be a strong option even without a shield due to its ATK% stat. Unfortunately, its passive cannot stack off-field.
5★ Staff of Homa	Staff of Homa provides high Base ATK and a decent passive for increasing Shenhe’s ATK stat even when she is above 50% HP. However, other characters may make better use of this weapon.
5★ Primordial Jade Winged-Spear	This Polearm has a high Base ATK and an appreciated CRIT secondary stat. It is not worth using Shenhe’s Normal Attacks to trigger its passive.
4★ Tamayuratei no Ohanashi	Tamayuratei no Ohanashi is a limited-event 4-star Polearm that provides high Base ATK and a secondary ER stat. Shenhe can maintain great uptime on its ATK% passive if she’s using her Elemental Skill twice per rotation, which makes this weapon a powerful 4-star option, albeit lacking in Favonius Lance’s teamwide utility.
4★ Missive Windspear	Missive Windspear is a limited-event 4-star Polearm that provides good ATK stats through its Base ATK, secondary ATK% stat, and passive (if she triggers an Elemental Reaction). It is a good free-to-play option to maximize Shenhe’s ATK stat, granted she can meet her Energy requirements.
4★ Prospector’s Drill	Prospector’s Drill is a weapon banner–exclusive weapon that is viable when Shenhe is paired with a healer, provided her ER requirements can be met through substats. However, its limited uptime, lack of notable teamwide buffs, and availability make it a hard-to-recommend weapon.
4★ The Catch	The Catch provides a good amount of ER and a useful passive at R5, but its middling Base ATK makes it worse than other options. Additionally, the Catch is highly contested among DPS Polearm characters, so opting for another weapon on Shenhe is likely better.
4★ Wavebreaker’s Fin	Wavebreaker’s Fin is a fine stat stick, possessing a higher base ATK than some 5-star Polearms. At higher refinements and combined team Energy Costs, it moderately increases Shenhe’s Burst damage.
5★ Staff of the Scarlet Sands	Staff of the Scarlet Sands is a limited 5-star Polearm that can be used to increase Shenhe’s personal damage in Reverse Melt teams. While Shenhe can only maintain one stack of its passive at C0, the bonus Flat ATK and CRIT Rate secondary stat are still appreciated. However, its low Base ATK lowers her Icy Quill damage.

Teams

Teambuilding

• In order to maximize the value of Shenhe’s Icy Quill buff, Shenhe should be paired with Cryo units.
• Shenhe’s Tap Elemental Skill works best when used twice per rotation due to its 10s cooldown, maximizing particle generation and the total amount of her Icy Quill procs in a 20s rotation. It also buffs Skill and Burst DMG%, making it strong alongside characters like Escoffier, Ayaka, Rosaria, or Ganyu.
• Her Hold version is used only once per rotation due to its longer cooldown, and it is preferred when the main source of the team’s damage is Normal / Charged Attacks, like when used with Wriothesley.
• Shenhe herself doesn’t provide any defensive utility. Cryo + Hydro results in Freeze, which can render regular enemies immobile, but not bosses or other unfreezable enemies. In turn, a form of defensive utility should be considered depending on the enemies and teammates.

Freeze

Shenhe is an incredibly potent support in Freeze teams. Freeze teams take advantage of the CRIT Rate buffs from 4pc Blizzard Strayer and Cryo Resonance against Frozen enemies, which allows characters to gear more toward ATK and CRIT DMG. Shenhe offers a good amount of particle generation, buffs, and Cryo RES Shred for her Cryo DPS teammate.

Notable Teammates

In Freeze teams, healing and shielding are oftentimes unnecessary since Frozen enemies cannot deal damage. Shielders can be used, but they often incur a cost to team damage.

With Furina as a powerful off-field Hydro character, healers can be a powerful choice for these teams, as they let her stack Fanfare.

A source of Cryo RES Shred, like Escoffier, Xilonen, or an Anemo teammate holding 4pc Viridescent Venerer (4pc VV) is crucial for team damage. Additionally, Anemo teammates can proc Shenhe’s Icy Quill effect with Cryo-absorbed Skills and Bursts, such as Venti’s or Kazuha’s Elemental Bursts. Cryo Swirls, however, do not proc the Icy Quill’s effect.

Cryo DPS

Escoffier

Escoffier is a powerful off-field Cryo DPS and buffer who synergizes greatly with Shenhe’s Icy Quill buff to increase her damage even further. In order to maximize her utility and personal damage, she requires a team consisting of exclusively Hydro and Cryo units, which has good synergy with Shenhe as she naturally wants to be paired with Cryo characters.   Shenhe’s teams can often struggle to include healers or shielders. Escoffier provides healing, which makes her an even more versatile teammate, especially when paired with Furina, who actively demands a healer. The combined Cryo RES Shred Escoffier and Shenhe provide together makes them great at fighting against enemies with particularly high Cryo RES.

Ganyu

Ayaka

Wriotheseley

Rosaria

Kaeya

Freminet

Cryo Support

Cryo characters with short field time can make good use of Shenhe’s buffs for their own damage while generating Cryo particles and providing their utility.

Citlali	Chongyun	Layla
Mika	Charlotte	Diona

Hydro

Furina	Furina provides single-target Hydro application with some minor AoE, and a potent teamwide DMG% buff that requires a healer. Since she is usually the sole Hydro character, she can equip 4pc TotM to improve Shenhe’s ATK and therefore make her Icy Quill buff stronger, while also improving the ATK of the damage dealers.
Kokomi	Kokomi provides excellent AoE Hydro application and healing. She can provide further buffs when equipping TTDS and 4pc TotM.
Mona	Mona can be used similarly to Kokomi. She can provide team buffs through 4pc NO or 4pc TotM and also hold TTDS. However, she provides lower AoE Hydro application in general. The most powerful part of her kit is her Omen buff, applied by her Elemental Burst. Mona can also extend the duration of her Omen on Frozen enemies. However, since Mona relies on her Burst, her high ER requirements may make her more difficult to build.

Yelan

Xingqui

Ayato

Barbara

Sigewinne

Anemo/Flex

Kazuha	Kazuha provides excellent grouping and a sizable Cryo DMG Bonus buff with his 4th Ascension Passive. He can also make use of Shenhe’s Icy Quill effect by absorbing Cryo into his Elemental Burst and Anemo-infused Plunging Attack.
Xilonen	Xilonen reduces Cryo RES through her Elemental Skill and provides powerful healing to the active character through her Elemental Burst. She can buff party members’ Cryo DMG Bonus by fully triggering the 4pc Scroll effect; however, this can be unreliable against Frozen enemies due to Shatter.
Venti	Venti is incredibly strong in high AoE content with his Burst’s grouping ability. If his Burst absorbs Cryo, he can simultaneously utilize the Icy Quill’s effect and provide an Energy refund to Shenhe and her Cryo teammate(s).

Sucrose

Jean

Xianyun

Heizou

Sayu

Example Teams

This is not a comprehensive list of teams. The inclusion or exclusion of any given team does not necessarily reflect its power level.

This team has overall excellent synergy with Shenhe’s Icy Quill and Elemental Skill and Burst DMG% buffs. Furina further amplifies all party members’ damage.

Sample Rotation (Ayaka)
Furina ED Q > Escoffier EQ > Shenhe Q tE/tEQ¹ > Ayaka ED (N1)² Q N2CD 2[N2C] > Shenhe tE > Ayaka ED N1C

¹Shenhe can funnel her particles to Ayaka or catch them herself.
²If Ayaka is using Mistsplitter Reforged.

Sample Rotation (Ganyu)
Furina ED Q > Escoffier EQ > Shenhe Q tE > Ganyu C EQ 3[C]¹ > Shenhe tE > Ganyu E¹If completing 3 Charged Attacks is not possible, simply do 2.

Kazuha provides crowd control through his Elemental Skill while Mona keeps the enemies Frozen and increases Ayaka’s damage through Omen, TTDS, and TotM.

Sample Rotation
Ayaka D¹ > Kazuha tEPQ > Shenhe tEQ > Mona Q E > Ayaka ED N1 Q N2C > Kazuha tE(P)² >Shenhe tE > Ayaka D N2C E N2C 

¹First rotation only.
²Skip Kazuha’s Plunging Attack.

A Ganyu Freeze team with Kokomi as sustain and buffer through TTDS. Venti absorbs Cryo to deal additional damage. Kokomi can refresh her Skill’s Hydro application through her Burst, though this requires building significantly more ER on her.

Sample Rotation (No Refresh)
Shenhe tEQ > Kokomi E > Ganyu EQ C > Venti EQ > Shenhe tE > Ganyu C E C > Venti E > Ganyu C > Shenhe N1

Sample Rotation (Refresh)
Shenhe tEQ > Kokomi E > Ganyu EQ C > Venti EQ > Shenhe tE > Kokomi Q > Ganyu E C > Venti E > Ganyu C

Shenhe uses her Icy Quill to buff 7 instances of Wriothesley and Escoffier’s damage through her Hold Skill, while having decent uptime on her DMG% buff and Cryo RES Shred.

Sample Rotation
Furina ED Q > Escoffier EQ > Shenhe hEQ > Wriothesley E combo

Mono Cryo

Mono Cryo shines exceptionally against unfreezable enemies. Thanks to her fantastic synergy with Cryo damage dealers, Shenhe enables a potent team archetype centered purely around Cryo damage. The abundance of Cryo particles generated lowers the team’s ER requirements, which allows further investment into damage.

Escoffier, Xilonen, or an Anemo teammate holding 4pc Viridescent Venerer (4VV) is crucial to shredding enemy Cryo RES. Moreover, Cryo-absorbed Skills and Bursts from Anemo characters can benefit from the Icy Quill’s effect.

Refer to the Freeze section for Notable Teammates.

Example Teams

Shenhe’s Icy Quill increases all party members’ damage. Layla gives Wriothesley additional interruption resistance through her shield, which can be useful against particularly aggressive unfreezable enemies, while Escoffier heals all party members and deals remarkably high off-field Cryo damage.

Sample Rotation
Escoffier EQ > Layla EQ > Shenhe hEQ > Wriothesley E combo

All party members can benefit from Shenhe’s Icy Quill. Ganyu can provide AoE Cryo damage, while buffing Ayaka’s Elemental Burst through her Elemental Burst’s Cryo DMG Bonus.

Sample Rotation
Ayaka D N1 E > Kazuha tEPQ > Shenhe Q tE > Ganyu Q E > Ayaka D N1 E Q N1C > Kazuha tEP > Shenhe tE > Ganyu CA E

Sample Rotation
Ganyu E > Venti EQ > Shenhe tEQ > Rosaria EQ > Venti E > Ganyu C EQ > Venti E > Shenhe tE > Rosaria E > Ganyu 2[C]

Yun Jin provides another Additive Base DMG Bonus to Wriothesley, while Xilonen provides healing, RES Shred, and DMG% buff through 4pc Scroll while lowering Yun Jin’s ER requirements.

Sample Rotation
(Wriothesley N1)¹ > Xilonen E N2 Q > Shenhe hEQ > Yun Jin EQ > Xilonen E N2 > Wriothesley E combo

¹First rotation only, to apply Cryo.

Reverse Melt

Reverse Melt teams use Cryo abilities on a Pyro aura to trigger Melt. Xiangling’s Burst and Kazuha’s Pyro-absorbed Burst can provide enough Pyro application to allow a Cryo DPS to consistently trigger Melt on enemies. Shenhe’s Elemental Burst can also Melt, resulting in higher personal damage.
However, Reverse Melt teams have multiple strong teammates, which can make Shenhe hard to slot into these teams.

Notable Teammates

Cryo

Wriothesley	Shenhe’s potential with Wriothesley is limited by her long Elemental Burst animation, which often means her buffing uptime from her Elemental Burst is limited, or she eats into Bennett’s buffing uptime. Wriothesley’s long uninterrupted field time also means Shenhe uses her Hold Skill once per rotation. Wriothesley has multiple supports that can be better suited to maximize his team’s damage instead of Shenhe.
Rosaria	Rosaria is a good Reverse Melt Cryo DPS through her Burst’s off-field damage. Her Burst can trigger Melt and proc the Icy Quill’s effect, leading to potent damage. Her short Skill cooldown also lends itself well to quickswap Melt teams, and she can provide a teamwide CRIT Rate buff.
Chongyun	Chongyun serves as a notable Cryo Burst DPS in Reverse Melt, being able to trigger Melt on every hit. His Skill also infuses Cryo into his teammates’ Normal Attacks, dishing out additional procs of the Icy Quill effect. Note that Bennett’s C6 Pyro Infusion overtakes Chongyun’s Cryo Infusion. At Constellation 2, Chongyun’s Skill provides CD reduction that allows some teammates another cast of their Skill per rotation. If Shenhe has Constellation 1 unlocked, then she can consistently use her Skill three times in a single rotation in conjunction with Chongyun’s CD reduction.
Kaeya	Kaeya can work in Reverse Melt due to his strong off-field Burst but can only Melt ~40–45% of its hits. He is able to front-load the team’s damage with Shenhe’s Icy Quill since his Burst will use up the quota in a short period of time.
Ganyu	Ganyu’s Reverse Melt team with Shenhe can be difficult to play without a shield (this can be mitigated with Ganyu’s C6). Nonetheless, Shenhe’s buffing utility is greatly appreciated for Ganyu’s Charged Attacks. Note that Ganyu cannot Melt her Charged Attacks in Kazuha’s Pyro-infused Burst if Shenhe’s Burst is also active.
Chasca	Chasca may be from the Anemo Element, but thanks to her unique Infusion mechanics, she is capable of dealing large amounts of Cryo damage through her Elemental Skill and Burst; through her own or external Pyro application, she can even Melt some of her damage.

Pyro Application

Bennett	Bennett provides a fantastic Flat ATK buff with his Elemental Burst and potentially through 4pc NO; however, Shenhe (and her Icy Quill) cannot benefit from the Flat ATK buff from Bennett’s Burst while she is off-field. Bennett can also hold 4pc Instructor instead to grant additional EM to the Cryo DPS (and Shenhe). Bennett is necessary as a battery for Xiangling or as a means for Kazuha to absorb Pyro into his Burst. Bennett’s sixth Constellation can also help Kazuha or another on-field unit apply more Pyro by infusing their Normal Attacks with Pyro; however, this Pyro Infusion overrides the Cryo Infusion provided by Chongyun’s Skill.
Xiangling	Xiangling is an incredibly potent Reverse Melt enabler, dealing substantial damage through her Elemental Burst while providing consistent Pyro application. Nonetheless, her high ER requirements force her to rely on Bennett’s Skill for Energy generation.
Mavuika	Mavuika can provide off-field Pyro application, but it is insufficient to enable Wriothesley or Ganyu to Melt their attacks alongside Shenhe. Mavuika provides her high personal damage, and her DMG% buff can be used when accompanied with a second source of Pyro application.
Kazuha	In conjunction with Bennett’s Burst which has Pyro self-application, Kazuha can absorb Pyro into his Elemental Burst. Kazuha can additionally provide Cryo and Pyro Swirls, leading to higher team DPS through the 4pc VV RES Shred and his 4th Ascension Passive.
Jean	Jean and Bennett can enable the “Sunfire” effect to take place, which utilizes rapid Pyro Swirls within Bennett’s and Jean’s Bursts to apply Pyro to enemies. However, Sunfire Reverse Melt teams with Shenhe suffer from high ER requirements, which can be mitigated with the use of Favonius weapons.

Example Teams

This is not a comprehensive list of teams. The inclusion or exclusion of any given team does not necessarily reflect its power level.

A simple quickswap Rosaria Reverse Melt team that reduces Xiangling’s ER requirements by using Bennett’s Elemental Skill multiple times.

Sample Rotation
Shenhe tEQ > Bennett Q E > Rosaria E N1 Q > Xiangling Q E > Shenhe tE N1 > Rosaria E > Bennett N1¹ E > Xiangling N2 > Bennett N1¹ E > Xiangling N2 > Rosaria E > Shenhe N1

¹Use a Normal Attack on Bennett to consistently get the CD reduction on his Elemental Skill.

Shenhe can forgo using her Elemental Burst every other rotation and instead maximize her own ATK stat to provide a larger Icy Quill buff to Wriothesley.

Sample Rotation
Shenhe hE(Q)¹ > Bennett Q E > Xiangling Q E > Wriothesley E combo > (Bennett E > Xiangling N2)<sup>2

1</sup>Use Shenhe’s Elemental Burst if available.
²Optional, use Bennett’s Skill to lower Xiangling’s ER requirements.

A simple quickswap Rosaria Reverse Melt team that reduces Xiangling’s ER requirements by using Bennett’s Elemental Skill multiple times.

Sample Rotation
Shenhe tEQ > Bennett Q E > Rosaria E N1 Q > Xiangling Q E > Shenhe tE N1 > Rosaria E > Bennett N1¹ E > Xiangling N2 > Bennett N1¹ E > Xiangling N2 > Rosaria E > Shenhe N1

¹Use a Normal Attack on Bennett to consistently get the CD reduction on his Elemental Skill.

In this team. Chasca’s Cryo converted Shells can deal great damage enhanced by Shenhe’s Icy Quill, Citlali’s 4pc Scroll, and Mavuika’s A4 DMG Bonus. Mavuika can also deal respectable damage and enable Reverse Melt on some of Chasca’s Cryo shells via her off-field Pyro application.

Sample Rotation
Citlali EQ > Mavuika tE Q > Shenhe hE(Q)¹ > Chasca E combo (Q)<sup>2

1</sup>Use Shenhe’s Elemental Burst if available.
²Use Chasca’s Elemental Burst if available.

Physical Support

Shenhe is a Cryo support option for Physical Eula or Freminet teams. Her Cryo particle generation, DMG% buffs, and Physical RES Shred all contribute to increasing their damage. Moreover, another Cryo unit can make use of the Icy Quill’s effect and further reduce the team’s Energy requirements. Unless she is run with another Cryo unit, Shenhe would need to hold Favonius Lance in order to battery Eula (even with Raiden Shogun on the team). An Electro unit is often used to trigger Superconduct, further shredding the enemy’s Physical RES.

Notable Teammates

Cryo Flex

Rosaria	Rosaria is a reliable Cryo battery and potent off-field DPS. While she can buff CRIT Rate with her Burst, it can be difficult for Eula to fully utilize the CRIT Rate buff due to the team rotation. In a more supportive build, Rosaria can utilize Favonius Lance and 4pc NO so Shenhe and Eula can invest more into damage-oriented stats.
Escoffier	Escoffier is a powerful teamwide healer and off-field DPS. She can’t fully maximize her own personal damage if the team includes Electro teammates.
Mika	Mika is a teamwide healer who can provide some Physical DMG Bonus, ATK SPD, and Physical CRIT DMG at C6, making him a notably synergistic teammate with Furina
Layla	Layla grants a strong shield, but lacks the damage to compete with Rosaria. She can hold 4pc NO or 4pc TotM, and serves as a good Cryo battery. If Layla uses 2 Skills per rotation and holds Favonius Sword, she generates more Energy than Diona with Sacrificial Bow.
Diona	Diona is a good Cryo battery, good shielder, healer, and 4pc NO holder. She provides good utility and comfort for Eula during her Normal Attack strings. While Layla can produce more Energy overall, Diona generates particles that are more easily funneled to a specific character.

Electro Flex

Raiden Shogun	Raiden can provide off-field Electro application and Energy. She can use her Elemental Burst to restore a flat amount of Energy, but the lack of buffs or healing uptime during her field time results in not wanting to extend her field time in these teams.
Fischl	Fischl deals significant off-field damage through Oz. She can also hold 4pc TotM for additional ATK% buffs at the cost of her personal damage. Fischl also provides good particle generation, which can slightly lower ER requirements for the team.
Kuki Shinobu	Kuki provides good AoE Electro application and healing, which removes the need for a Cryo healer / shielder. However, her personal damage is often lacking. Kuki is best used holding 4pc TotM.

Other Flex Options

Furina	Furina can provide a powerful teamwide DMG Bonus; however; she does require a healer, which can be accommodated through Mika or Escoffier. Additionally, she can let Eula or Freminet use the powerful 4pc Marechausse Hunter set.
Zhongli	Zhongli grants one of the strongest shields in the game and a Universal RES Shred through his Elemental Skill. He can provide further buffs with 4pc TotM.
Bennett	Bennett provides an incredibly useful Flat ATK buff through his Elemental Burst. However, Eula’s tight rotations can make it difficult to fully enjoy his utility. Nevertheless, Bennett is a great option and is found in some of Eula’s strongest teams. Note that Bennett’s Constellation 6 is not recommended with Eula.

Example Teams

This is not a comprehensive list of teams. The inclusion or exclusion of any given team does not necessarily reflect its power level.

A notable Eula Freeze team, where Eula and Shenhe provide Physical RES Shred while Escoffier and Furina deal high damage from off-field and provide buffs.

Sample Rotation (Escoffier) 
Furina ED Q > Escoffier EQ > Shenhe Q tE > Eula tE Q N4 hE N3 > Shenhe tE N3

Sample Rotation (Mika) 
Furina ED Q > Shenhe Q tE > Mika Q E > Eula tE Q N4 hE N4 D N2 > Shenhe tE N2> Eula N4

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