Hey, Genshin Impact fans! So, you're building Furina, the Hydro Archon, and you're wondering which Sands of Eon to use, right? You've already decided to run Marechaussee Hunter, a fantastic choice, so let's dive deep into the best options for your build. Choosing the right Sands can significantly impact Furina's performance, from her damage output to her energy regeneration. This guide will break down everything you need to know to make the best decision. We will cover the different sands, their pros and cons, and when to use each one. Get ready to elevate your Furina to the next level!
Understanding Furina's Kit
Before we get into the specifics, let's quickly recap Furina's kit. This understanding is crucial for making the right decision about your Sands. Furina's primary role is a sub-DPS/Support, dealing consistent Hydro damage and buffing your team's damage output. She achieves this through her Elemental Skill, Salon Solitaire, which summons three members of her court to attack enemies. The damage dealt by these court members scales with Furina's HP. Additionally, Furina's Elemental Burst, Celebratory Champagne, buffs the team's damage based on their HP fluctuations. This is why HP is often a primary stat for Furina. The more the team's HP changes, the more damage she buffs. Her damage is increased by her own HP, and she uses HP to damage.
Furina's energy recharge is also critical because her Elemental Burst is vital to her overall utility. If you cannot consistently use her burst, you lose out on a massive damage buff for your team, and damage from her own. This information sets the stage for the importance of selecting the correct stats on the Sands. Understanding her kit ensures that we choose Sands that will optimize her role in your team composition. We can't just slap any old Sands on her and call it a day. We need to be strategic! So, keep this in mind as we go through the options, and think about how they complement Furina's abilities.
Energy Recharge Sands - The Energy-Boosting Option
For many Furina builds, an Energy Recharge (ER) Sands is the go-to choice. Energy Recharge Sands are essential for ensuring Furina can consistently cast her Elemental Burst. This is especially crucial if you're running her in teams where energy generation is not high. Imagine your team is struggling to get their bursts up, and then Furina is also struggling. You will want to use her burst as often as possible to maximize team damage. The ER Sands helps with this.
Pros:
- Consistent Burst: The primary benefit is consistent access to Furina's Elemental Burst. This is essential for her damage buff and overall team contribution. With an ER Sands, you're less likely to be caught short and miss a burst rotation. This is the most important factor.
- Team Synergy: If your team has lower energy generation, an ER Sands can solve the problem. The extra energy helps smooth out rotations and allow the team to run their bursts without a problem. It's a huge benefit for teams with high energy costs.
- Flexibility: You can focus on other stats, like HP and Crit, on your other artifacts, giving you more room to optimize her stats. This makes it easier to get good crit stats, which helps overall damage.
Cons:
- Lower HP: Compared to an HP% Sands, an ER Sands will have less HP. This results in slightly less damage from her Skill and a smaller damage buff from her Burst. You sacrifice some of her personal damage and the potency of her buff, which, in some cases, can be noticeable. You have to consider if the energy is worth it.
- Stat Priority: You'll need to balance ER with other stats to make sure her damage is not too weak. You do not want a Furina that can always Burst but doesn't do any damage. This will affect your build overall.
When to Use:
- Low ER Teams: If your team has poor energy generation, ER Sands is almost a must-have. This helps ensure consistent bursts.
- Early Game: While building, an ER Sands can be useful because your other artifacts might be weak. ER makes sure that you can actually use your burst.
- High Burst Up-Time: You want to maximize the buff from her Burst.
HP% Sands - The Damage-Focused Option
Now, let's talk about HP% Sands. This is another popular choice for Furina, particularly if you already have enough Energy Recharge from other sources, like substats or team composition. If you have other Hydro characters in your team, you might find that her energy needs are met. HP% Sands is often the higher damage ceiling. This option prioritizes maximizing Furina's HP, which in turn boosts her Skill damage, Burst buff potency, and overall survivability. Think of this option as a more offensive play style.
Pros:
- Higher Damage: HP% Sands gives you the highest damage potential for Furina. Her Skill and Burst scale directly with her HP, and HP% Sands significantly increases her HP. The result is higher damage output. This is especially important if you are looking to maximize Furina's personal damage.
- Stronger Buffs: More HP also increases the effectiveness of her Burst's damage buff. This means higher damage for your entire team. If you have a team that can make use of the buffs, this option is a winner.
- Easy to Build: With an HP% Sands, you can focus on other substats like Crit Rate, Crit Damage, and ER. This means it is easier to balance Furina's stats.
Cons:
- Energy Recharge Needs: The main downside of HP% Sands is the need for more Energy Recharge. If you do not have enough ER from her other artifacts or team members, you might struggle to get her Burst up consistently. You are relying on other factors for her ER.
- Substat Reliance: You need good ER substats on other artifacts. If you have bad rolls, you might have problems, and if you are using this, it is important to have a plan.
When to Use:
- High ER: If you already have enough ER from substats, your weapon, or team members.
- Offensive Teams: If your team is focused on dealing high damage.
- Optimized Builds: If you are optimizing your build to get maximum damage and are willing to accept the high ER requirement.
Choosing the Right Sands for Your Furina
Ultimately, the best choice depends on your team, your artifact stats, and your play style. Let's go through some scenarios to give you a better idea. The most important thing to understand is that it is all team dependent.
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Scenario 1: Low Energy Team
- Recommendation: ER Sands is usually the best choice. You need the extra ER to burst consistently. Prioritize ER substats on the other artifacts.
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Scenario 2: High ER Team or Great Substats
- Recommendation: HP% Sands. If you have enough ER, the higher HP will result in more damage and stronger buffs. Optimize the other artifacts for Crit Rate and Crit Damage.
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Scenario 3: Early Game Build
- Recommendation: ER Sands. Because it helps with consistent bursts and your other artifacts are likely still weak. Focus on improving your substats as you get better artifacts.
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Scenario 4: Whale
- Recommendation: Either is fine, but if you have a great weapon with ER and a good team, then you should go for HP%. This will result in the highest damage.
Balancing Act
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Substats are Key: Focus on the substats that are most important for your build, and make sure to roll on them as much as possible.
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Experiment: Try both options. If you get a good HP Sands, give it a shot and see how it feels in your team.
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Team Comp: Consider the other characters in your team. If you have multiple Hydro characters, you might get away with an HP% Sands.
Conclusion
Choosing the right Sands for Furina is all about understanding her kit, your team, and your goals. Both ER and HP% Sands have their merits. By considering these factors and experimenting with different builds, you can optimize Furina's performance and ensure she's a powerhouse on your team. Good luck, and happy building!
