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This page is part of IGN's Genshin Impact Wiki guide and details everything you need to know aboutAlbedo, which includes a full character overview, how to obtain Albedo, combat details, talents, and skill upgrade priorities, a recommended character build, and much more.
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The meek and mysterious Chief Alchemist of the Knights of the Favonius, Albedo enters the fray! Aside from being the Chief Alchemist, he's also the Captain of the Investigation Team. Using his intellect and wits, it seems that there's no mystery unsolvable in front of him.
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- Albedo Character Overview
- How To Get Albedo
- Combat Details
- Albedo's Talents and Skill Priorities
- Albedo's Constellations
- Best Albedo Character Builds
- Best Weapons for Albedo
- Best Artifacts for Albedo
Want to see how Albedo compares to other characters in Genshin Impact? Check out our complete Genshin Impact Tier List that ranks every character from Best to Worst.
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Albedo is a mysterious member of the Knights of the Favonius. Not one to talk a lot, but he can be seen to be very considerate of the people around him. Namely, Klee, Mona, and Sucrose. Ever curious about his surroundings, he can be found studying the world around him and being in deep thought.
Albedo is from the banner Secretum Secretorium. It's a character banner which means you'd need to wish for him.
Combat Details
Albedo is a Geo character who excels at being a sub DPS and support character. His talents scale from his DEF stat so ATK wouldn't do much for him. This also means that he can be quite tanky. His elemental skill remains on the field even after he's switched off, this also deals geo damage to the AoE around it which means that this can crystallize and drop crystals that give off shields.
Albedo's Talents and Skill Priorities
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Albedo's skills and talents scale off of the DEF stat instead of the normal ATK stat. This can make him a little flexible which you'll see later.
| Type | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack | Favonius Bladework - Weiss | Normal Attack Perform up to 5 rapid strikes. Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes. Plunging Attack Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact. |
| Elemental Skill | Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma | Albedo creates a Solar Isotoma using alchemy, which deals AoEGeoDMG on appearance. Solar Isotoma
Hold to designate the location of the skill. |
| Elemental Burst | Rite of Progeniture: Tectonic Tide | Under Albedo's command,Geocrystals surge and burst forth, dealing AoEGeoDMG in front of him.
Tectonic Tide DMG and Fatal Blossom DMG will not generate Transient Blossoms. |
| First Ascension Passive | Calcite Might | Transient Blossoms generated by Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma deal 25% more DMG to enemies whose HP is below 50%. |
| Fourth Ascension Passive | Homuncular Nature | Using Rite of Progeniture: Tectonic Tide increases the Elemental Mastery of nearby party members by 125 for 10s. |
| Passive Talent | Flash of Genius (Albedo) | When Albedo crafts Weapon Ascension Materials, he has a 10% chance to receive double the product. |
For talent priorities, we recommend going:
- Elemental Skill and Burst
- Normal Attack
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Albedo's Constellations
Albedo is a 5-star character from a character banner. This means that getting him can be quite hard or if you're going the whale route, it can be quite expensive. Albedo at C0 is already good enough, but constellation levels to look out for are C1, C2, and C6.
| Constellation Name | In-Game Description |
|---|---|
| Flower of Eden (C1) | Transient Blossoms generated by Albedo's Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma regenerate 1.2 Energy for Albedo. |
| Opening of Phanerozoic (C2) | Transient Blossoms generated by Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma grant Albedo Fatal Reckoning for 30s:
Unleashing Rite of Progeniture: Tectonic Tide consumes all stacks of Fatal Reckoning, increasing the DMG dealt by the Tectonic Tide and Fatal Blossoms based on the number of stacks consumed. |
| Grace of Helios (C3) | Increases the level of Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| Descent of Divinity (C4) | Solar Isotoma increases Plunging Attack DMG by 30% for active party members within the AoE. |
| Tide of Hadaen (C5) | Increases the Level of Rite of Progeniture: Tectonic Tide by 3. Maximum Upgrade level is 15. |
| Dust of Purification (C6) | If active party members within the AoE are protected by a shield created by Crystallize, Solar Isotoma increases their DMG by 17%. |
Albedo is one of the only characters that benefit heavily from a 3-star weapon as you'll see under Best Weapons for Albedo. For his artifact sets, there's only a single combination good for him. But make sure to balance his ATK and his DEF as even though his elemental skill scales off of his DEF, his elemental burst still scales off his ATK.
Best Weapons for Albedo
As mentioned above, one of his best in slots is a 3-star weapon.
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| Weapon Name | In-Game Description |
|---|---|
| Primordial Jade-Cutter | HP increased by20%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on1.2% of the wielder's Max HP. |
| Harbinger of Dawn | When HP is above 90%, increases CRIT Rate by14%. |
| Festering Desire | Increases Elemental Skill DMG by16% and Elemental Skill CRIT Rate by6%. |
If you're wondering why Harbinger of Dawn is one of his best in slots, it's because Albedo would want to prioritize Crit in his weapons. The artifact set will handle the rest.
Best Artifacts for Albedo
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The best artifact set for Albedo is 2 piece Archaic Petra and 2 piece Noblesse Oblige. For main stats to look out for, it's going to be ATK/DEF Sands, Geo DMG% Goblet, Crit Rate/Crit DMG Circlet depending on your crit rate. Because of the double scaling, it can be quite awkward to perfectly balance Albedo's DMG.
| Artifact Name | In-Game Description |
|---|---|
| Archaic Petra |
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| Noblesse Oblige |
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Now, let's delve into the information provided in the article about Albedo, the Chief Alchemist of the Knights of the Favonius:
Albedo Character Overview:
Albedo is the meek and mysterious Chief Alchemist, also serving as the Captain of the Investigation Team. His intellect and wit make him adept at solving mysteries. He is a Geo character known for his proficiency as a sub DPS and support.
How to Get Albedo:
Albedo is obtainable through the banner "Secretum Secretorium," and players need to make wishes to acquire him.
Combat Details:
Albedo excels as a Geo character, focusing on DEF for tankiness. His elemental skill, "Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma," creates a persistent field dealing Geo damage and generating Transient Blossoms. His elemental burst, "Rite of Progeniture: Tectonic Tide," unleashes Geo damage in front of him and interacts with the Solar Isotoma field.
Talents and Skill Priorities:
Albedo's talents scale from DEF, making him flexible. Prioritize leveling Elemental Skill and Burst, and his normal attack is named "Favonius Bladework - Weiss."
Albedo's Constellations:
Albedo's constellation levels enhance his abilities. Key constellations include C1, which regenerates energy, and C2, which boosts damage based on DEF.
Best Albedo Character Builds:
Albedo benefits from a 3-star weapon, with "Harbinger of Dawn" being highlighted for its Crit Rate increase when above 90% HP.
Best Weapons for Albedo:
Recommended weapons include "Primordial Jade Cutter" and "Harbinger of Dawn." The latter is favored for its Crit Rate increase.
Best Artifacts for Albedo:
The suggested artifact set is 2-piece Archaic Petra and 2-piece Noblesse Oblige. Main stats to focus on include ATK/DEF Sands, Geo DMG% Goblet, and Crit Rate/Crit DMG Circlet depending on your Crit Rate.
In summary, Albedo is a Geo character with a unique playstyle, excelling as a sub DPS and support. To optimize his performance, focus on DEF scaling, choose appropriate constellations, use recommended weapons, and equip the suggested artifact set. This comprehensive approach ensures players can harness Albedo's full potential in Genshin Impact.
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