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Albedo Skills Weapons Guide

Albedo, an early addition to the Genshin Impact roster, remains a compelling choice for players seeking a reliable Geo Sword user. Introduced in the „Secretum Secretorum“ banner during version 1.2, Albedo has proven his worth in various team compositions despite newer characters entering the fray. His unique skill set and abilities enable players to tackle challenging content effectively.

Although some might disregard Albedo due to his initial release date, he continues to offer substantial value. Understanding his talents, constellations, and ascension materials is crucial for maximizing his potential. This guide provides a comprehensive look at how to optimize Albedo for any Genshin Impact team, ensuring he remains a powerful asset in your adventures.

Albedo's Talents (Abilities)

Albedo's array of abilities ensures he consistently provides Geo damage and essential support to his team.

Normal Attack: Favonius Bladework – Weiss: Albedo executes up to five rapid sword strikes with normal attacks. His charged attack consumes stamina, unleashing two swift sword strikes. When performing a plunging attack, Albedo dives from midair to strike the ground, dealing area-of-effect (AoE) damage upon impact.
Elemental Skill: Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma: Albedo sets up a Solar Isotoma that deals AoE Geo damage. When enemies within this zone are struck, it results in Transient Blossoms, which also deal AoE Geo damage. The Solar Isotoma can lift characters to a certain height and is regarded as a Geo construct, with only one allowed on the field at any time.
Elemental Burst: Rite of Progeniture: Tectonic Tide: This move deals AoE Geo damage in front of Albedo. If the Solar Isotoma is present, it spawns seven Fatal Blossoms, further dealing AoE Geo damage.

Albedo's Passive Abilities

Albedo comes with several important passive abilities that enhance his effectiveness in a team.

Calcite Might: Transient Blossoms generated by Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma inflict 25% extra damage to enemies with under 50% health.
Homuncular Nature: Activating Rite of Progeniture: Tectonic Tide boosts the Elemental Mastery of nearby allies by 125 for 10 seconds.
Flash of Genius: When crafting Weapon Ascension Materials, Albedo has a 10% chance to double the output.

Albedo's Constellations

Unlocking Albedo's constellations significantly enhances his abilities in Genshin Impact:

Flower of Eden restores 1.2 Energy for Albedo each time a Transient Blossom is generated by his Elemental Skill, Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma.
Opening of Phanerozoic provides a stacking buff, raising the damage dealt by Fatal Blossoms and his Elemental Burst by 30% of his DEF stat.
Grace of Helios increases both the level and level cap of his Elemental Skill.
Descent of Divinity boosts the Plunging Attack damage of allies within the Solar Isotoma field by 30%.
Tide of Hadean enhances the level and level cap of his Elemental Burst.
Dust of Purification grants allies within the Solar Isotoma field and those shielded by Crystallize a 17% damage buff.

These constellations make Albedo an increasingly powerful support character, boosting both his abilities and those of his team.

Albedo Ascension Materials

To ascend Albedo, you will need specific items:

Prithiva Topaz Sliver/Fragment/Chunk/Gemstone
- Gather these from Geo field bosses like Geo Hypostasis, Golden Wolflord, and Ruin Serpent.
Divining Scroll/Sealed Scroll/Forbidden Curse Scroll
46 Basalt Pillar
- Obtained from Geo Hypostasis.
168 Cecilia
- Found in Mondstadt as a regional specialty.

Additionally, each ascension level requires a certain amount of EXP and Mora.

Talent Materials for Albedo

Albedo's talents require a combination of different materials. These include Ballad series talent books, which can be collected from the Forsaken Rift domain in Mondstadt on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Additionally, you will need Divining Scrolls, Sealed Scrolls, and Forbidden Curse Scrolls obtained from Samachurls. Lastly, the Tusk of Monoceros Caeli is a trounce material dropped by Childe/Tartaglia in the Golden House domain.

Best Artifacts

Husk of Opulent Dreams is the ideal set for Albedo due to its valuable defense bonuses. Equip the Goblet with a Geo DMG Bonus, the Sands with DEF, and the Circlet with either CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG.

Best Weapons for Albedo

Choosing the right weapon for Albedo maximizes his capabilities in battle:

Uraku Misugiri: This is Albedo's best weapon due to having tons of useful stats for him.
Cinnabar Spindle R5: A top choice for Albedo, providing Geo DMG and DEF% boosts. However, this is from a limited-time event.
Harbinger of Dawn: An alternative option if you do not have any of the other weapons.

Best Teammates

Albedo's Geo abilities make him an excellent fit for teams with other Geo characters, particularly in mono-Geo compositions. Zhongli, Arataki Itto, and Noelle stand out as notable pairings with Albedo. When paired with buffers like Yun Jin and Gorou, the main DPS characters such as Itto or Noelle can deliver impressive damage. Albedo's talents, constellations, and abilities contribute significant Geo damage and crucial Elemental Mastery boosts. Properly equipping him with the right materials, artifacts, weapons, and teammates can fully reveal his potential, making him a vital member of any team.