Sethos Build Guide

Sethos is a 4-star Electro Bow character introduced in Genshin Impact version 4.7. His abilities make him a prime candidate for a main DPS role, distinguishing him from other 4-star Electro Bow characters like Fischl and Kujou Sara. Sethos requires significant on-field time to maximize his damage output.

To harness Sethos’ full potential, players must manage his Elemental Energy efficiently and understand the nuances of his talents and constellations. Mastering his skills and choosing the best weapons and teammates can greatly enhance his performance, making him a valuable addition to any team.

Sethos Skills

Sethos excels as a DPS character in Genshin Impact and his abilities revolve around the effective use of his Energy.

Normal Attack: Sethos fires up to three consecutive shots using his bow. Holding the attack button allows for a more precise shot that deals increased damage.

Charged Attack: His charged attacks have two levels of effects based on the amount of Electro energy accumulated:

Charge Level 1: Releases an arrow charged with lightning, inflicting Electro damage on impact.
Charge Level 2: Fires a Shadowpiercing Shot that penetrates through enemies, dealing Electro damage along its trajectory.

Elemental Skill: Ancient Rite: The Thundering Sands: This ability lets Sethos deal area-of-effect Electro damage while also enabling a swift retreat. If an Electro reaction is triggered, Sethos recovers Elemental Energy.

Elemental Burst – Secret Rite: Twilight Shadowpiercer: This burst ability transforms his normal attacks into Dusk Bolts that can pierce enemies and deal Electro damage. The damage output of Dusk Bolts scales with Sethos‘ Elemental Mastery and is considered as charged attack damage.

Passive Abilities

Sethos’ Black Kite's Enigma passive ability allows him to fire Aimed Shots up to 0.3 seconds faster by consuming up to 20 energy. His The Sand King's Boon boosts his damage output for special Aimed Shots by 700% of his Elemental Mastery. This bonus remains active for 15 seconds after using four special Aimed Shots or for 5 seconds since the last special Aimed Shot. Additionally, Thoth's Revelation highlights nearby Sumeru local specialties on the mini-map, making them easier to locate.

Constellations

Sethos‘ constellations enhance his abilities significantly, offering various bonuses that improve his combat effectiveness.

Sealed Shrine's Spiritsong: Boosts the Crit Rate of Shadowpiercing Shots by 15%.
Papyrus Scripture of Silent Secrets: Provides a 15% Electro DMG Bonus for 10 seconds after consuming Elemental Energy through Aimed Shots.
Ode to the Moonrise Sage: Raises the level of Normal Attack by 3.
Beneficent Plumage: When Shadowpiercing Shot or Dusk Bolt hits two or more enemies, all nearby party members get an 80 Elemental Mastery boost for 10 seconds.
Record of the Desolate God's Burning Sands: Increases the level of Elemental Burst by 3.
Pylon of the Sojourning Sun Temple: Restores the Elemental Energy used by the Passive Talent „Black Kite's Enigma“ after a Shadowpiercing Shot hits an opponent, allowing an additional Charged attack in the sequence.

Ascension Materials

To fully enhance Sethos, certain materials must be gathered:

Vajrada Amethyst: These crystals are dropped by Electro bosses such as the Electro Regisvine and Millennial Pearl Seahorse.
Faded Red Satin, Trimmed Red Silk, and Rich Red Brocade: Collect these items from Eremite enemies in Sumeru.
Cloudseam Scales: Obtained by defeating Solitary Suanni in Chenyu Vale, Liyue.
Trishiraite: A local specialty from the Girdle of the Sands in Sumeru.

Best Artifacts for Sethos

For Sethos, players should consider the 4pc Wanderer's Troupe for its elemental mastery boost and significant charged attack damage increase for bow users. Another solid choice is the 4pc Gilded Dreams, which enhances both elemental mastery and attack. Key stats to focus on include:

Goblet: Electro DMG Bonus%
Circlet: Crit DMG, Crit Rate%
Sands: Elemental Mastery, Energy Recharge

Ideal substats to aim for are:

Energy Recharge
Crit Rate, Crit DMG
Elemental Mastery

Talent Materials

To enhance Sethos‘ talents, various materials are necessary:

Faded Red Satin, Trimmed Red Silk, and Rich Red Brocade: Obtain these from defeating Eremite enemies in Sumeru.
Praxis Talent Materials: Available in the Sumeru Talent Domain on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Daka's Bell: Collected from the Shouki no Kami Trounce Domain on a weekly basis.

Sethos – Best Weapons

Selecting the appropriate weapon can significantly enhance Sethos's effectiveness. Hunter's Path stands out with its crit rate sub-stat, making it perfect for Quicken teams. It also provides increased elemental damage and charges attack damage based on elemental mastery. Slingshot, a 3-star option, boosts his crit rate and damage, offering great accessibility.

Sethos – Best Teammates

To maximize Sethos‘ potential, incorporating another Electro character on the team is beneficial for ensuring he has ample Energy. Fischl stands out as a great choice because she doesn't require much on-field time, allowing Sethos to be more effective. For teams aiming to utilize Quicken reactions, selecting an efficient Dendro applier is crucial. Nahida, Kirara, or Yaoyao are reliable options for this role, as they can swiftly apply Dendro to trigger reactions.

Support characters play an essential role in either buffing or sustaining the team. For buffers, Kuki Shinobu can serve not only as an Electro character but also provide the necessary sustenance. Additionally, versatile support characters like Sucrose, Zhongli, and Kazuha can enhance the team's performance in various ways.

Electro Character: Facilitates Electro Resonance and maintains Sethos‘ Energy needs.
Dendro Character: Applies Dendro quickly to enable Quicken reactions.
Support: Buffs the team or offers sustained support through abilities.