Introduction: Why Bennett Remains a Top-Tier Support

Bennett. The unlucky 5-star who somehow manages to be one of the luckiest pulls for any Genshin Impact player. Often overshadowed by flashier DPS units, Bennett is the unsung hero, the backbone of countless meta teams. His kit is deceptively simple yet incredibly powerful, offering a massive ATK buff and consistent healing—all wrapped up in one fantastic package. If you’re looking to significantly boost your main DPS, whether it’s Xiao, Ayaka, or even a physical attacker, mastering the Bennett build is non-negotiable.

This comprehensive Genshin Guide will dive deep into everything you need to know to transform your perpetually "unlucky" boy into a powerhouse support engine. We’ll cover his best weapons, artifact sets, talent priority, and team synergy.

Understanding Bennett's Kit: The Core of His Power

Before we start slapping artifacts on him, we need to understand why Bennett is so good. His strength lies almost entirely in his Elemental Burst, Fantastic Voyage.

Elemental Skill (E): Passion Overload

Bennett's E deals decent Pyro DMG and has a unique mechanic: holding the skill builds up pressure. A tap unleashes one hit, a short hold unleashes two, and a full hold unleashes three hits. The crucial part is the knockback on the third hit, which can sometimes send him flying awkwardly. For support purposes, tapping is usually sufficient for quick energy generation.

Elemental Burst (Q): Fantastic Voyage

This is the main event. When Bennett unleashes his Burst, he creates a field that provides two massive benefits:

1.  Healing: Characters inside the circle are healed based on Bennett's Base ATK (the ATK value before artifacts and buffs) as long as their HP is below 70%. Once HP hits 70%, the healing stops, but the second buff activates.
2.  ATK Buff: Characters inside the circle receive a massive flat ATK boost, calculated as a percentage of Bennett's Base ATK. This buff scales only with his Base ATK, not his ATK stat from artifacts.

This Base ATK scaling is the fundamental concept driving all Bennett builds: Maximize Base ATK.

Weapon Choices: Hunting for High Base ATK

Since Bennett’s primary buff scales off Base ATK, the weapon choice is straightforward. We prioritize the highest Base ATK available at level 90, regardless of the secondary stat (which is usually Energy Recharge or Crit Rate).

1. The Undisputed King: Aquila Favonia (5-Star)

   Base ATK (Lvl 90): 674
   Why it’s the best: It boasts the highest Base ATK in the game. Even though its Physical DMG passive is often wasted on Bennett, the sheer ATK number it provides for the Burst buff makes it the premier choice for pure support functionality.

2. The F2P/4-Star Champion: Skyward Blade (5-Star)

   Base ATK (Lvl 90): 606
   Why it's great: Excellent Base ATK, plus a healthy chunk of Energy Recharge (ER) to help him spam his Burst consistently.

3. The Best 4-Star Option: Favonius Sword

   Base ATK (Lvl 90): 565
   Why it's essential: While its Base ATK is lower than the top tier, the passive is invaluable. It generates massive amounts of energy particles for the entire team when landing critical hits (which Bennett will do often enough due to his high ER needs). This ensures Bennett’s Burst is almost always available. If your energy uptime is an issue, this weapon trumps slightly higher ATK swords.

4. Good Alternatives (If you lack the above):

   The Flute (4-Star): Decent Base ATK and provides a small ATK boost via its passive.
   Sapwood Blade (Craftable): A decent F2P option, offering ER, which is crucial.
   Mistsplitter Reforged/Haran Geppaku Futsu: Only consider these if you have absolutely no other high base ATK 4-star or better. Their passive buffs are useless, and their Base ATK is significantly lower than Aquila.

Key Takeaway: Prioritize Aquila > Skyward Blade > Favonius Sword. If you must run a non-ER weapon like Aquila, ensure your Artifacts heavily compensate with Energy Recharge substats.

Artifact Sets: Buffing the Burst

Artifact selection hinges on one goal: getting the Burst up as frequently as possible, while maximizing the Base ATK scaling.

The Standard Meta Build: Noblesse Oblige (4-Piece)

This is the default, highly recommended set for Bennett support.

   2-Piece Bonus: +20% Elemental Mastery (A nice bonus for Vaporize/Melt teams, but not the main draw).
   4-Piece Bonus: Using an Elemental Burst increases the ATK of all party members by 20% for 12 seconds. This stacks on top of Bennett’s own ATK buff, leading to massive combined team damage.

How to acquire: Farm the Peak of Vindagnyr domain (paired with Viridescent Venerer).

The Energy Recharge Specialist: Emblem of Severed Fate (4-Piece)

If you are struggling severely to keep Bennett’s Burst available (especially on teams where he isn't the primary Pyro applicator), this set can work.

   2-Piece Bonus: +15% Energy Recharge.
   4-Piece Bonus: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge.

While the Burst DMG increase is nice, the main draw is the substantial ER boost, which indirectly helps his Base ATK scaling if you need ER substats instead of pure ATK substats on your artifacts.

Alternative Set: 2 Noblesse + 2 Gladiator/Shimenawa (Mixed Set)

If you can’t get perfect 4-piece Noblesse pieces, mixing 2pc Noblesse (+15% Burst DMG) with 2pc Gladiator/Shimenawa (+18% ATK) is a viable fallback.

Artifact Stats Allocation: Base ATK vs. Energy Recharge

This is where most players get confused. Remember: Bennett’s Burst buff scales ONLY with Base ATK (Weapon Base ATK + Character Base ATK). Artifact ATK% bonuses do NOT contribute to the Burst buff, though they help his personal damage if you choose to use him as a sub-DPS.

Main Stats Priority:

| Artifact Piece | Recommended Main Stat | Notes |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Flower | Flat HP | Fixed stat. |
| Feather | Flat ATK | Fixed stat. |
| Sands | Energy Recharge (ER) | Prioritize ER unless you are running Aquila and have fantastic ER substats elsewhere. |
| Goblet | HP% or Pyro DMG Bonus | HP% is often better as it boosts healing (if using high Base ATK weapons). Pyro DMG is good for personal damage. |
| Circlet | Crit Rate (for Favonius) or HP% | Crit Rate is mandatory if using Favonius Sword to trigger its passive. Otherwise, HP% or Healing Bonus. |

Substat Priority:

1.  Energy Recharge (ER): Aim for 180% to 220% ER. This is often the most important stat.
2.  HP%: Increases his healing output (though the healing cap is often reached quickly).
3.  Crit Rate: Only relevant if using Favonius Sword.
4.  Flat ATK: Small benefit, but not prioritized over ER.

The Golden Rule for Stats: Get enough Energy Recharge first so you can use your Burst off cooldown. Then, use the highest Base ATK weapon possible. The exact ATK stat derived from artifacts is mostly irrelevant for his primary support role.

Talent Priority: What to Level Up

Bennett’s talents are straightforward in terms of priority:

1.  Elemental Burst (Fantastic Voyage): Level this to 10/10/X first. This is the core of his functionality.
2.  Elemental Skill (Passion Overload): Level this to 6 or higher. It provides decent energy generation and contributes to personal damage if you are running him as a quick-swap DPS.
3.  Normal Attack: Leave at Level 1 or 2. You will rarely use it unless you are running him in an on-field physical DPS build (a highly specialized, non-standard build).

Constellations: Bennett shines even at C0, but his C1 and C5 are game-changers.

   C1 (Fantastic Open Road): Removes the HP threshold for his ATK buff. Characters inside the circle get the ATK buff regardless of their HP. Massively improves usability and consistency.
   C5 (Impish and Inquisitive): Increases the level of Fantastic Voyage by 3, which directly translates to a higher percentage multiplier for the ATK buff.
   C6 (True Oath): Converts the ATK buff into a Pyro DMG bonus for characters who deal Pyro damage (e.g., Diluc, Hu Tao). This is phenomenal for Pyro DPS units but can be detrimental to non-Pyro DPS units (like Ayaka or physical attackers) who rely on Elemental/Physical DMG bonus.

Team Synergy: Where Bennett Shines Brightest

Bennett is a Universal Support, meaning he fits into almost any team. However, he is particularly dominant in reaction-focused teams or those needing massive flat ATK scaling.

1. The National Team Core (The Best Showcase)

This team revolves around powerful off-field damage dealers who benefit immensely from Bennett’s flat ATK buff.

   Core: Bennett, Xingqiu/Yelan, Xiangling.
   Flex Slot: Sucrose/Kazuha (Anemo VV shred and grouping).
   Synergy: Bennett buffs Xiangling and Xingqiu/Yelan, allowing Xiangling’s Pyronado to hit absurd numbers during Bennett’s uptime. This is arguably the most powerful 4-star core in the game.

2. Cryo & Hydro DPS Enablers

Units that scale well with high ATK and whose damage isn't overly reliant on specialized buffs (like dedicated Cryo/Hydro Resonance) love Bennett.

   Example: Ayaka Freeze Teams, Tartaglia (Childe) Vaporize Teams.
   Note for C6: If Bennett is C6, avoid using him with Cryo DPS like Ayaka or Ganyu, as the Pyro infusion from his C6 Burst can interfere with their damage rotations and melt/freeze application.

3. Mono-Pyro and Geo Teams

   Xiao (Anemo DPS): Bennett’s healing keeps Xiao topped up during his Burst, and the ATK buff significantly boosts his plunge damage. (Note: Xiao benefits from the ATK buff but might struggle slightly with the Pyro application if he's trying to maximize Plunge uptime).
   Diluc/Klee: C6 Bennett is the ultimate buff provider for these Pyro on-field DPS characters.

Common Pitfalls and Advanced Tips

1. Avoid Overstacking ATK

Remember the fundamental rule: Bennett’s buff is flat ATK based on his Base ATK. If you equip Bennett with ATK% substats and an ATK% Sands artifact (which you shouldn't, usually), you are wasting potential Energy Recharge that could lead to more Burst uptime. More uptime = more buff uptime.

2. Understanding the HP Healing Cap

At C0 or C1 without the C6 Pyro infusion, Bennett's healing stops when a character reaches 70% HP. This means if your DPS is already above 70%, you won't receive additional healing from his field, but you will still receive the ATK buff. Don't panic if the healing numbers disappear—the buff remains!

3. Positioning is Everything

Bennett’s field is stationary. If you move too far outside the circle, you lose the buff (and the healing). This is especially important when paired with characters like Xiao or other main DPS units who have limited mobility during their Burst windows. Keep your primary damage dealer planted firmly inside Fantastic Voyage*.

4. The Sacrificial Sword Option

If you are struggling with Energy Recharge and don't have Favonius, the Sacrificial Sword is a sleeper pick. Using the E skill, getting the particles, and immediately resetting the cooldown via the Sacrificial passive allows for faster energy generation on subsequent rotations, effectively solving your ER needs at the cost of Base ATK.

Conclusion: Bennett - The True 5-Star Support

Bennett is more than just a character; he’s an entire offensive strategy bundled into one kit. By focusing strictly on maximizing his Base ATK via high Base ATK weapons and prioritizing Energy Recharge on his artifacts, you unlock unparalleled support potential. Whether you are a seasoned veteran pushing the Spiral Abyss limits or a newcomer trying to elevate their main DPS, mastering the Bennett build outlined in this Genshin Guide is the single most effective investment you can make in your account’s overall damage output. Go forth and unleash the power of the Unlucky Adventurer!

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