Venti has transformed into a legitimate on-field Anemo hypercarry thanks to the Hexerei: Secret Rite system introduced in version 6.2 Luna III. This requires at least two Hexerei characters in the party (Albedo, Klee, Durin, Venti, Fischl, Razor, Sucrose, Mona) to activate enhanced passives via "Witch's Homework" quests (complete for Venti and one other).
Key Venti buffs:
- During Elemental Burst (Wind's Grand Ode), Normal Attacks convert to piercing Windsunder Arrows (Anemo-infused, high AoE damage).
- NA hits extend Burst duration by 1s (up to 2 stacks, +2s max) and refresh CD slightly.
- Nearby Swirl reactions boost the active character's DMG by 50% for 4s and Stormeye DMG to 135% original.
- Burst now spawns precisely at enemy center for better grouping.
These enable Venti's NA-focused DPS playstyle in AoE, excelling against mobs but weaker vs. heavy/single-target foes. Prioritize another Hexerei for full potential (Durin ideal for shred/buffs).
Optimal Venti DPS Build
Weapons
Focus on CRIT, ATK%, or Anemo DMG. ER secondary for Burst uptime.
| Rank | Weapon | Substat | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Daybreak Chronicles (Sig) | CRIT DMG 44.1% | BiS for Anemo DPS; scales with Venti's kit. |
| 2 | Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage | CRIT DMG 66.2% | Swirl/CA buffs; strong post-Swirl ATK%. |
| 3 | Polar Star / Hunter's Path | CRIT Rate/DMG | High CRIT; versatile. |
| F2P | Rust R5 | ATK% | Solid NA DMG boost. |
| F2P Alt | Prototype Crescent R5 | ATK% | CA/NA synergy; easy craft. |
Artifacts
4pc Desert Pavilion Chronicle (BiS): +15% Anemo DMG; +40% NA/Ch/Plunge DMG +10% NA SPD after CA (15s). Alternatives: 4pc VV (shred) or 2pc Desert + 2pc Gladiator.
Main Stats: ATK% Sands - Anemo DMG Goblet - CRIT DMG/Rate Circlet (1:2 ratio).
Substats Priority: CRIT DMG/Rate > ATK% > ER (200-250%) > EM (for Swirls).
Talent Priority: Normal Attack (9+) > Burst (9+) > Skill (6-8). Triple Crown ideal for max DPS.
Best Venti DPS Teams
All require 1+ other Hexerei. Focus: Pyro/Electro for easy Swirls. C6 Faruzan (Anemo shred + CRIT buff) is near-mandatory for premium; Bennett for ATK/heal.
| Team | Roles | Why It Works | Rotation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Hypercarry Venti / Durin / Faruzan (C6) / Bennett |
Venti: Main DPS Durin: Sub-DPS (Pyro shred) Faruzan: Anemo buffer/shred Bennett: ATK/heal |
Hexerei synergy; Durin shreds Anemo RES; Pyro Swirls refresh buffs; top AoE clear. ~T1 Anemo DPS. | 1. Durin: Skill x2 > Burst. 2. Faruzan: Skill > Burst (CA if low ER). 3. Bennett: Skill (tap) > Burst. 4. Venti: Skill (tap) > Burst > N1-N5 (Swirl Pyro) > Burst ends: Repeat. |
| Budget Pyro Venti / Fischl / Bennett / Yun Jin |
Venti: Main DPS Fischl: Sub-DPS (Hexerei, Electro Swirl) Bennett: ATK/heal Yun Jin: NA DMG |
F2P-friendly Hexerei; Electro/Pyro Swirls; Yun Jin boosts NAs. Solid Abyss. | 1. Fischl: Skill. 2. Bennett: Skill > Burst. 3. Yun Jin: Skill > Burst. 4. Venti: Skill > Burst > NAs (Swirl). |
| Electro-Charged Venti / Fischl / Xingqiu / Kuki |
Venti: Main DPS Fischl: Sub-DPS (Hexerei) Xingqiu: Hydro sub Kuki: Heal |
Frequent Swirls; shreds RES; F2P viable. Good vs. mobs. | 1. Fischl: Skill. 2. Xingqiu: Skill > Burst. 3. Kuki: Skill. 4. Venti: Skill > Burst > NAs. |
| Vaporize Alt Venti / Durin / Furina / Bennett |
Venti: Main DPS Durin: Sub-DPS Furina: Hydro buffer Bennett: Heal |
Vaporize on Durin; Furina DMG%; premium but flexible. | 1. Furina: Skill > Burst. 2. Durin: Skill > Burst. 3. Bennett: Skill > Burst. 4. Venti: Skill > Burst > NAs. |
| Geo Flex Venti / Albedo / Durin / Kokomi |
Venti: Main DPS Albedo: Sub-DPS (Hexerei) Durin: Sub-DPS Kokomi: Hydro/heal |
Vaporize + Geo off-field; Albedo buffs via Hexerei DEF scaling. | Similar to Vaporize; tap Albedo Skill for fields. |
F2P/Budget Tips
- No Faruzan? Use Sucrose (Hexerei, EM share) or Jean for grouping/heal.
- No Durin? Fischl/Mona/Albedo as Hexerei partners.
- Weapons: Rust/Prototype Crescent suffice for 80k+ single hits.
- Practice: Aim for 20-30s rotations; snapshot buffs in Burst.
Constellation Value
- C0: Viable hypercarry.
- C1: +Tracking arrows (20% extra DMG).
- C2: Skill resets (triple nukes).
- C4/C6: Party Anemo DMG + personal CRIT spikes; whale territory.
Venti DPS shines in Spiral Abyss AoE floors. Farm Desert Pavilion and pair with Durin for peak performance!