Freminet Character Builds (Weapons, Artifacts, Team Comps)

It is essential to combine the best team comps and build with Freminet in Genshin Impact to take full advantage of the Fontaine character. The younger brother to Lyney and Lynette is not part of their magic performances and is instead an underwater explorer added with Version 4.0. This is the same patch that kicked off the game’s third year of content and finally introduced the region of Fontaine. Freminet is a 4-star hero that holds a Cryo Vision and takes a claymore into battle. His job in most team comps is that of a Physical DPS.

In a sense, Freminet operates similarly to Eula, who is also a Cryo claymore user focused on the Physical DPS role. In fact, along with how they play out on the field, there are also many similarities between their builds. As such, players who have already gone through Eula’s build in Genshin Impact may have some understanding of how to properly build Freminet. Even though his skills are entirely different from hers, his main function is dealing Physical DMG through Normal Attacks.

Related: Genshin Impact 4.0 – Release Date, New Characters, Banners, & Fontaine Info

Best Weapons For Freminet

Curiously enough, the best weapons for Freminet in Genshin Impact are the same as those for Eula. As a Physical main DPS, the ideal weapon for the 4-star character is Eula’s signature claymore, Song of Broken Pines. This weapon boasts the highest base ATK stat among claymores in the entire game (741 at level 90) and its Physical DMG sub-stat (20.7% at level 90) is a force to be reckoned. In addition to this, the weapon’s skill, Rebel’s Banner Hymn, increases ATK by an additional 16%. When the user’s Normal and Charged Attacks hit enemies, they get a stack of Sigil of Whispers.

Once four stacks are obtained, they will be consumed to increase the entire party’s Normal Attack SPD by 12% and ATK by 20% for 12 seconds. Song of Broken Pines is a great match as Freminet’s best weapon in Genshin Impact because his main gameplay loop revolves around the usage of his Normal and Charged Attacks – in fact, Freminet’s gameplay kit in Genshin Impact shows that his Constellation 3 boosts his Normal Attack level by 3 instead of his Skill. Additionally, both Freminet’s Elemental Skill and Burst will boost his Normal Attacks.

However, Eula’s signature claymore may not be available. Luckily, there are alternatives. The best 5-star substitute for it is Beacon of the Reed Sea in Genshin Impact. Dehya’s signature weapon has a decent base ATK (608 at level 90) and its CRIT Rate sub-stat (33.1% at level 90) is appreciated for a DPS like Freminet. The weapon’s skill will increase the user’s ATK by 20% for eight seconds after using an Elemental Skill and after they take damage, up to a total of 40% if both bonuses are activated. They also get an HP boost when not protected by a shield, but this is dispensable for Freminet.

An equally good 5-star weapon substitute for Freminet is Wolf’s Gravestone. Its base ATK stat matches Beacon of the Reed Sea and its ATK sub-stat (49.6% at level 90) is ideal for a DPS. Its skill also boosts ATK by an extra 20% and punishes enemies with less than 30% HP by increasing the entire party’s ATK by an extra 40%, for 12 seconds. If none of the 5-stars are available, the 4-star weapons to use with Freminet in Genshin Impact are Serpent Spine, Snow-Tombed Starsilver, or Blackcliff Slasher.

Best Team Comps For Freminet

When it comes down to team members, the ideal team comp for Freminet is one that will support him as a main DPS on the field, allowing him to deal both Physical DMG and Cryo DMG – freezing opponents so that he can take advantage of the crowd control effect, for instance, is a great strategy. A sub-DPS can be any usual character, from Yelan and Raiden Shogun to Xingqiu or Lynette in Genshin Impact. Players can even employ two sub-DPS to be used as complementary support characters in the party composition; Yelan can be paired up with Lynette so that the Anemo swordswoman can spread the archer’s Hydro element.

The last role in the team comp for Freminet is that of a healer. The choice will ultimately come down to what is necessary for the desired team comps. For a perma-Freeze party in Genshin Impact, for instance, a healer like Barbara or Kokomi can help with Hydro application. Mika, on the other hand, can serve as a healer, a buffer, and a Cryo resonance character that can trigger Freeze. For Melt teams, Bennett can be the healer responsible for triggering the reaction, though the damage output via Elemental Reaction will not be too great. The table below lists some of the best team comp suggestions for Freminet:

The final decision on who to pair Freminet up with will depend on which characters are available in the roster and duly leveled. Of course, the player’s preference may come in as well. Shenhe may be the best Genshin Impact support character for Freminet, for instance, but if she has not been pulled or the player does not want to use her, there are alternatives, as team comps for Freminet are somewhat customizable due to his proficiency in Physical DMG rather than purely Cryo DMG.

Best Artifacts, Stats, & Skill Priority For Freminet

Simply pairing Freminet with the best weapon and inserting him in a strong team comp is not enough. It is also necessary to choose the best Artifact set in Genshin Impact, to attend to his needs and abilities. As a Physical DPS, the best set to use is Pale Flame. The two-piece bonus grants a whopping 25% boost to Physical DMG. The four-piece bonus grants a 9% ATK increase for seven seconds after an Elemental Skill hits an enemy. The effect stacks up to two times and once the limit has been reached, the two-piece bonus is increased by 100%.

Alternatively, it is possible to use the Bloodstained Chivalry Artifact set in Genshin Impact. Its two-piece bonus also grants a 25% boost to Physical DMG and the four-piece bonus sees that using a Charged Attack within 10 seconds of defeating an opponent will cost no stamina and increases DMG by 50%. The benefits of Pale Flame outweigh those of Bloodstained Chivalry, but it is a viable substitute for Freminet’s best Artifacts. Another possibility is mixing two pieces of each of the aforementioned sets for a permanent 50% Physical DMG increase – this is, in fact, a better alternative than equipping all four pieces of Bloodstained Chivalry.

The stats that should be sought when farming the Artifacts are ATK, a gold standard 2:1 CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate distribution, Physical DMG, and a few instances of Elemental Mastery and Energy Recharge in Genshin Impact. These will allow Freminet to take advantage of the occasional Elemental Reaction and have his Burst more promptly ready to use, to further boost the powers of his Normal Attacks.

When leveling up Freminet’s Talents, the paramount priority is his Normal Attack. This is the main source of damage and the core of his gameplay loop, so it should be the one most taken care of. Following this should come his Elemental Skill, which is essential to keep his Normal Attack relevant, especially when paired up with certain weapons. The last priority should be his Burst. Though it comes in last, it is still important to his gameplay, so players may level it up equally with the Skill. Freminet is a great Physical DPS in Genshin Impact, especially for a 4-star hero, provided he is properly built.