Arlecchino, a 5-Star Pyro DPS character in Genshin Impact, utilizes the Bond of Life mechanic to its full potential. Despite her complex mechanics, she offers a beginner-friendly experience with diverse team-building possibilities.

Best Arlecchino Teams

Arlecchino excels in various team archetypes centered around Pyro Element reactions, with Melt, Vaporize, Overload, and Overvape teams being particularly effective. Melt teams synergize Arlecchino with Cryo characters to trigger the Melt reaction. Recommended compositions include Arlecchino, Citlali, Escoffier, and Bennett, or Arlecchino, Citlali, Mona, and Fischl.

Vaporize and Herexei teams leverage the Hydro and Pyro reaction. Viable team setups include Arlecchino, Mona, Bennett, and Sucrose, or Arlecchino, Yelan/Xingqiu, Bennett, and Sucrose.

Overload teams focus on the Electro and Pyro reaction. Suggested teams feature Arlecchino, Fischl, Chevreuse, and Bennett, or Arlecchino, Ineffa, Chevreuse, and Bennett.

Overvape teams, a hybrid approach combining Overload and Vaporize reactions, can also be effective. Examples include Arlecchino, Ineffa, Columbina, and Sucrose, or Arlecchino, Ineffa, Aino, and Sucrose.

Best Arlecchino Weapons

When selecting weapons for Arlecchino, consider the following: weapons that increase Elemental Mastery (EM) are generally best suited for Melt and Vape teams. For all other team compositions, prioritize weapons that do not heavily rely on EM or where EM is a secondary bonus.

Her signature 5-star weapon, Crimson Moon’s Semblance, is the top choice across all team types, boosting attack, Crit Rate, and enhancing Bond of Life effects. Primordial Jade Winged-Spear is a strong alternative, offering Crit Rate and attack bonuses that benefit from Arlecchino's rapid attacks.

Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Fractured Halo, and Staff of Homa are excellent general-purpose weapons, increasing Crit Rate, Crit Damage, and attack. The latter provides additional attack bonuses when Arlecchino's HP is below 50%.

Lumidouce Elegy and Disaster and Remorse are also solid options, providing Crit Rate, attack, and in the case of Disaster and Remorse, Elemental Mastery.

Symphonist of Scents increases Crit Damage and attack, with an added bonus after using her Burst to heal, which can help mitigate Bond of Life loss.

For Battle Pass weapon users, Deathmatch offers a significant Crit Rate and attack boost, along with enemy defense reduction, though it requires refinement at R5 for optimal performance. Ballad of the Fjords is also a Battle Pass option that boosts Crit Rate and Elemental Mastery, best utilized in Vaporize teams with diverse elemental compositions.

The White Tassel is Arlecchino's primary free-to-play weapon choice, offering Crit Rate and normal attack damage bonuses that align well with her kit. The Missive Windspear event weapon is another free-to-play option with similar performance to White Tassel.

Best Arlecchino Artifacts

The 4-piece Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy set is Arlecchino's optimal artifact choice, providing attack bonuses and synergy with the Bond of Life mechanic. If this set is unavailable, the 4-piece Gladiator’s Finale is a viable alternative, boosting attack and normal attack damage.

The 4-piece Night of the Sky’s Unveiling can also be considered for Lunar teams featuring characters like Ineffa, Columbina, or Aino.

Prioritize the following main stats on Arlecchino's artifacts: Sands should be Attack or EM (for Melt/Vape teams), Goblet should be Pyro Damage, and Circlet should be Crit Damage or Crit Rate.

Substat priorities include Crit Damage, Crit Rate, Attack, and Elemental Mastery. Aim for Attack in most teams, reserving EM for Vaporize or Melt compositions.

How to Play Arlecchino

Arlecchino’s gameplay loop is straightforward: activate her Skill, then swap to teammates for five seconds. After this window, switch back to Arlecchino, use her Charged Attack on marked enemies, and continue with normal attacks until her Bond of Life depletes or her Skill cooldown finishes.

Integrate teammate buffs within the five-second swap period to maximize damage. It's important to note that Arlecchino can only heal herself, primarily through her Burst. Use her Burst strategically, as it can reset her accumulated Bond of Life, which is crucial for her damage output.

Swapping out for at least five seconds after using her Skill activates a passive that doubles the Bond of Life she gains from attacking. Consuming this Bond of Life through normal attacks also helps reduce her Skill's cooldown.

When leveling up Arlecchino's talents, prioritize her Normal Attacks, followed by her Skill, and then her Burst.