Clorinde Genshin Impact: Ultimate Cryo Sword DPS Guide – Skills, Builds & Team Comps
Clorinde is a 5★ Cryo Sword DPS who excels in dealing massive on-field damage. Her skill activates an “Enhanced Normal Attack” mode, replacing her Elemental Burst during this state. When her burst is used in this mode, it triggers a “Super-Enhanced Normal Attack” mode, further amplifying her attack damage!
The best part? Her gameplay is incredibly straightforward—just spam normal attacks! No complex combos needed. Despite being a field-dependent unit, she can also work as a quick-swap burst DPS, but you must choose between sustained attacks or burst damage—you can’t have both.
While she requires freeze teams (Cryo+Hydro) to maximize her potential, this isn’t really a downside because her damage output is currently the highest among Cryo DPS characters!
Clorinde’s Mechanics: “Serpent’s Cunning” & Combat Modes
▌Serpent’s Cunning
Clorinde consumes Serpent’s Cunning to sustain her “Sevenfold Slash” (Enhanced Normal Attack) mode or unleash her Elemental Burst, “Ultimate Art: Annihilation”.
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Max Serpent’s Cunning: 100 points.
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How to Gain Serpent’s Cunning:
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Using her Elemental Skill.
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Triggering her A1 Passive “Beyond the Law” (absorbing Void Rift effects).
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Losing Serpent’s Cunning:
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When Clorinde leaves the field during Sevenfold Slash mode.
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When Sevenfold Slash mode ends.
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Elemental Skill: Dual Modes
▌Tap (On-Field DPS Mode)
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Activates Enhanced Skill (scales with Normal Attack bonuses).
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Gains 45 Serpent’s Cunning.
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Ideal for sustained on-field attacks.
▌Hold (Quick-Swap Burst Mode)
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Gains 45 Serpent’s Cunning.
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Enters rapid movement state (increased resistance to interruption).
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Can walk on water.
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Best for quick-swap burst rotations.
Clorinde Combat Guide: On-Field DPS vs. Quick-Swap Burst
▌On-Field DPS Rotation
◆ [Tap Skill E] → Burst Q → 2x Normal Attacks → 1x Charged Attack
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How it works:
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Other supports apply buffs/debuffs first.
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Clorinde enters, tap E to activate Enhanced Normal Attacks (disables Burst).
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Using Burst (Q) now triggers Super-Enhanced Normal Attacks (higher damage).
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Attack sequence: 2 Normal Attacks → 1 Charged Attack (to absorb Void Rift for energy).
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▌Quick-Swap Burst Rotation
◆ [Hold Skill E] → Burst Q → Swap Out
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How it works:
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Other characters set up reactions/buffs first.
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Clorinde holds E (does not enter Enhanced mode) → gains Void Rift absorption (boosts Burst damage).
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Immediately use Burst (Q) for high nuke damage, then swap to main DPS.
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Clorinde Complete Gameplay Guide
(Genshin Impact Cryo Sword DPS – Optimal Playstyles & Rotations)
▌Core Team Compositions (Freeze Focused)
① Double Hydro + Double Cryo
(Example: Clorinde + Ayaka/Kazuha + Yelan/Xingqiu + Kokomi)
② Triple Hydro + One Cryo
(For maximum Hydro application + freeze uptime)
③ Triple Cryo + One Hydro
(Higher Cryo resonance uptime + energy generation)
▌Primary Playstyle: On-Field DPS (Recommended)
◆ Rotation:
Tap E → Q → [2 Normal Attacks → 1 Charged Attack] (Repeat)
Key Mechanics:
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Tap E activates Enhanced Normal Attacks (disables Burst temporarily).
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Using Q during this mode upgrades to Super-Enhanced Attacks (higher DMG).
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Void Rift Absorption: Perform 1 Charged Attack every 2 Normal Attacks to collect 3 stacks.
▌Alternative Playstyle: Quick-Swap Burst DPS
◆ Rotation:
Hold E → Q → Swap Out
Key Mechanics:
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Hold E skips Enhanced Attacks but absorbs Void Rift for Burst DMG boost.
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Use Q for nuke damage, then immediately swap to main DPS.
▌Void Rift Absorption Rules
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Absorb every 3 stacks (visual orbs drop during combat).
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Ways to Trigger Absorption:
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On-Field: Charged Attack during Enhanced/Super-Enhanced mode.
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On-Field: Casting Q during Enhanced mode (auto-absorbs).
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Quick-Swap: Hold E (instantly absorbs).
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▌Pro Tips
✅ Energy Management: Pair with Cryo battery (e.g., Diona/Shenhe) if running Burst-focused build.
⚠ Mode Lockout: You cannot mix Enhanced Attacks and Burst in one rotation—commit to one style!
🔥 Freeze Priority: Always pair with Hydro for crowd control + Cryo resonance crit rate boost.
Recommended English Titles (SEO Optimized)
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“Clorinde Master Guide: Freeze Teams, Rotations & Void Rift Mechanics”
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“How to Play Clorinde in 4.7 – Best Builds & Attack Combos Explained”
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“Genshin Clorinde: On-Field vs Quick-Swap Playstyles (Full Breakdown)”
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“Clorinde’s Void Rift System – How to Maximize Her Cryo DPS Potential”
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