Venti the Bard: A Comprehensive Guide to the Anemo Archon

Introduction

Venti is the Anemo Archon, the god of freedom and music, and a playable character in Genshin Impact. As a support character, Venti excels at crowd control and elemental reactions. In this guide, we will delve into Venti's abilities, constellations, artifacts, and team compositions to help you maximize his potential.

Venti's Abilities

• Normal Attack: Divine Marksmanship
  Performs up to 6 consecutive shots with a bow.
• Charged Attack: Skyward Sonnet
  Consumes Stamina to focus and deal AOE Anemo DMG after a short casting time.
• Elemental Skill: Skyward Sonnet
  Calls upon the power of wind to create a powerful updraft, lifting nearby enemies and dealing AOE Anemo DMG.
• Elemental Burst: Wind's Grand Ode
  Summons a giant wind vortex that sucks in nearby enemies, continuously dealing AOE Anemo DMG and reducing their Anemo RES.

Venti's Constellations

• Zephyr of Freedom
  Increases the duration of Skyward Sonnet by 2 seconds.
• Ode to Thousand Winds
  Increases the level of Skyward Sonnet by 3, increasing its maximum level to 15.
• Storm of Anemograna
  When Wind's Grand Ode is cast, it creates 5 additional Anemograna.
• Highwind Sonnet
  Increases the level of Wind's Grand Ode by 3, increasing its maximum level to 15.
• Freedom's Anthem
  When Venti triggers an Anemo Swirl reaction, it deals additional AOE Anemo DMG equal to 33% of Venti's ATK.
• Song for the Departing
  Increases the level of Skyward Sonnet by 3, increasing its maximum level to 15.

Venti's Artifacts

The best artifact sets for Venti are:

• 4-Piece Viridescent Venerer
  Increases Anemo DMG by 15%. Swirl DMG increased by 60%. Decreases enemy Anemo RES by 40% for 10 seconds.
• 2-Piece Noblesse Oblige + 2-Piece Viridescent Venerer
  Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 20%. Increases Anemo DMG by 15%.
• 4-Piece Instructor
  Increases Elemental Mastery of party members by 120 for 8 seconds after triggering an Elemental Reaction.

  Venti's Team Compositions

  Venti is an excellent choice for teams that rely on crowd control and elemental reactions. Here are some team compositions that synergize well with Venti:
  • Anemo Support
    Venti, Xiao, Jean, Bennett
  • Elemental Reaction
    Venti, Ganyu, Xiangling, Fischl
  • Crowd Control
    Venti, Kazuha, Ayaka, Hu Tao
  • Exploration
    Venti, Mona, Keqing, Sayu

  Tips and Tricks

  • Use Venti's Elemental Skill to interrupt enemy attacks and gather them together for AoE attacks.
  • Cast Venti's Elemental Burst strategically to maximize its impact and grouping abilities.
  • Utilize Venti's passive talent, "Windborne Bard," to glide for longer durations, making exploration and puzzle-solving easier.
  • Invest in Venti's constellations to further enhance his crowd control and Anemo damage capabilities.
  • Pair Venti with characters that benefit from Anemo Swirl reactions, such as Xiao, Ganyu, and Klee.

  Conclusion

  Venti is an exceptional support character that offers unparalleled crowd control and elemental support to any team composition. By understanding his abilities, constellations, artifacts, and team synergies, you can unleash the full potential of the Anemo Archon and soar to victory in Genshin Impact.