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You should always check substats before you spend your resources. Pick artifacts with the best main stats and substats for your character. Substats decide how strong your character will be. For example, getting more CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG means you hit harder and more often. Take a look at this table to see how different substats help your damage:

Tip: The difference between an average DPS and a great one often comes down to substats. If you want to avoid bad substats, focus on a 1:2 Crit Rate to Crit DMG ratio. Try to follow a step-by-step process to get the best stats possible.

Avoid Bad Substats

Why Substats Matter

You want your character to be strong and help the team. Substats are very important for this. The right substats make your damage, healing, or support better. If you do not care about substats, you might waste your resources. Your build could end up weak.

• Artifacts help your character hit harder and live longer.

• Good main stats and substats make your character much stronger.

• Picking the best substats lets your character do their best.

Tip: Always look at substats before leveling up an artifact. This stops you from picking bad substats and saves your resources.

If you use resources on artifacts with bad substats, you lose efficiency over time. Check this table to see how bad substats can slow you down:

When you skip bad substats, you save time and resources. You also get more chances to make a strong team.

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Impact on Performance

Substats change how well your character fights. If you level up artifacts with good substats, you see bigger numbers and smoother battles. If you ignore this, your character may have trouble in hard fights.

Let’s see what happens when you pick good substats versus bad ones:

You can see that good substats give you more damage and better bursts. If you avoid bad substats, your character will do better in hard battles like the Spiral Abyss. For visual guides on tackling tough content, many players turn to YouTube tutorials.

Note: To avoid bad substats, always try to get more Crit Rate, Crit Damage, and ATK%. These stats help you do more damage and win fights faster.

Identify Good and Bad Substats

DPS, Support, Hybrid Roles

You want your character to shine in every fight, right? Picking the right substats for each role makes a huge difference. DPS characters need stats that boost their damage. Support units help the team with healing or energy, so their substats look different. Hybrid roles mix both styles and need a balance.

Check out this table to see what top players recommend for each role:

Let’s break it down even more. Here’s how substat priorities change based on your character’s role:

Want a quick example?

• Xilonen DPS Build: Husk of Opulent Dreams (4-piece), DEF% Sands, Geo DMG Bonus Goblet, CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG Circlet, with substats like CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, DEF%, Energy Recharge.

• Xilonen Support Build: Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City (4-piece), DEF% Sands, DEF% Goblet, Healing Bonus or DEF% Circlet, with substats like DEF%, Energy Recharge, DEF flat.

If you match your artifact stats to your character’s role, you’ll avoid bad substats and get the most out of your team.

Common Bad Substats

Some substats just don’t help most characters. You want to avoid bad substats so you don’t waste your resources. At Bahomu, we always recommend focusing on stats that match your character's strengths. Here’s a table showing which ones to skip:

Tip: If you see more than two rolls into flat stats like DEF or HP, it’s time to move on. Focus on stats that match your character’s strengths. You’ll avoid bad substats and build a stronger team.

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Artifact Farming Tips

Best Domains and Events

You want to get the best artifacts, right? Start by picking the right domains. Some domains drop sets that fit your character’s needs. Check the daily schedule because some domains offer double rewards during special events. You can save resin and get more chances for good substats. For an in-depth look at domains and rewards, the Genshin Impact Wiki is a fantastic resource.

Try to farm when your world level is high. Higher levels give you better artifact drops. Look for events that boost drop rates or let you pick your rewards. These events help you target the sets you want without wasting time.

Here are a few tips to make farming easier:

• Farm with friends to clear domains faster.

• Use condensed resin for double rewards.

• Watch for limited-time events that offer bonus drops.

Tip: Always check which sets drop in each domain before you spend your resin. This helps you avoid getting useless artifacts.

Pairing Artifact Sets

Pairing certain artifact pieces can help you get better substats. When you farm, try to pair a cup with a plume or a clock with a flower. This method increases your chances of getting the stats you want. Many players use this trick to build strong sets faster.

Let’s look at how the probability works:

Pairing sets is not just about luck. People used macrolithic artifacts in pairs for important tasks. They often used lower-upper stone sets or mortar-pestle sets together. This made their work more effective and saved time. You can do the same with artifacts. Pairing pieces gives you more chances to get the substats you need.

Note: Farming in pairs also helps you use your resin more efficiently. You get more useful pieces and waste less time on bad rolls.

Try these strategies and you’ll see better results from your artifact farming. Keep an eye on events, pair your sets, and watch your team grow stronger!

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Monitor Substat Upgrades

You want your artifacts to make your character stronger, right? You need to watch how substats change every time you level up an artifact. Sometimes, you get lucky and see upgrades in Crit Rate or Crit Damage. Other times, you might see HP or DEF go up, which does not help most DPS builds.

Start by following a simple process each time you get a new artifact. Here’s a table that shows the best way to check substats before you spend your resources:

You should always enhance artifacts just enough to see all the substats. If you see Crit Rate, Crit Damage, or ATK%, you can keep leveling. If you see flat HP or DEF, you might want to stop.

When you level up artifacts, you notice that upgrades do not always go where you want. RNG (random number generation) can make upgrades land on the same substat over and over. Sometimes, you see all upgrades go into HP or DEF. Other times, upgrades spread out across different substats. You cannot control this, but you can watch for patterns.

• Players often see upgrades stack on one substat instead of spreading out.

• Not every substat gets an upgrade, so you might end up with weak stats.

• Sometimes, you get unlucky and see multiple upgrades in stats you do not want.

You need to pay attention after every upgrade. If you see two or more upgrades in bad substats, you should think about stopping. If you see Crit Rate or Crit Damage go up, keep going! You want to make sure your resources help your character, not waste them.

Tip: Always check after each upgrade. If you see your best stats getting stronger, keep leveling. If not, save your XP for better artifacts.

When to Discard or Replace

You do not want to waste your hard-earned XP on artifacts that do not help your team. You need to know when to let go and move on to a better piece. The best time to decide is when you reach level 12 or 16 on an artifact. At these levels, you spend a lot of XP for each upgrade.

It's important to not waste all your XP on artifacts that aren't showing good potential and recognize when to cut your losses particularly at the plus 12 or plus 16 Mark where you need massive amounts of XP just to get the next roll. If a piece isn't looking good by that point you can hold off on leveling it further and wait for a better piece to come along.

Here’s a quick checklist to help you decide:

1. If you see more than two upgrades in flat HP or DEF, stop leveling.

2. If Crit Rate, Crit Damage, or ATK% do not get any upgrades, use the artifact as fodder.

3. If you reach level 12 or 16 and the stats still look bad, save your XP for another piece.

You want to build a strong team, so do not be afraid to discard weak artifacts. Waiting for a better piece saves you time and resources. You will see your characters get stronger as you focus on the best substats.

Note: Patience pays off. If you keep checking and replacing bad artifacts, you will end up with a team that can handle any challenge.

Efficiency and Resource Management

Use Fodder and Refarm

You want to get the most out of every artifact, right? Smart players use weak artifacts as fodder to level up stronger ones. This saves you both XP and Mora. When you destroy artifacts, you get some resources back, but using them as fodder gives you more value. Vendors sometimes offer artifact XP that is worth much more than what you get from domains. You can see up to a 70% increase in value when you use vendor artifacts for leveling.

Here’s how you can make the most of your fodder:

• Use low-quality artifacts to level up your best pieces.

• Destroy unwanted artifacts only if you need quick Mora or space.

• Check vendor shops for artifact XP deals. These can boost your progress faster than farming domains.

• Use the mass destroy function for quick clean-up, but remember that fodder is usually more valuable.

You should refarm domains when your Adventure Rank goes up. Higher ranks give you better drops. Artifacts are like live documents. You can update them as your team grows stronger. Tailor your farming to fit your current needs. This keeps your resources working for you.

Minimize Waste

Nobody likes wasting resources. The team at Bahomu suggests you want every XP point and Mora to count. Start by avoiding premature artifact farming. Wait until you reach Adventure Rank 45 before you go all-in. This gives you a better chance at 5-star artifacts. Level up your key talents to at least level 6 before you focus on artifacts. Talents give a big boost to your damage.

Pick domains that drop multiple useful sets. This way, you get more value from each run. Don’t worry too much about set bonuses. Sometimes, mixing pieces with great stats works better than chasing a full set. Always check your artifacts at level 12 or 16. The cost to go from 16 to 20 is huge, so make sure the stats are worth it.

Here’s a quick checklist to help you minimize waste:

• Wait until AR 45 for serious farming.

• Level talents before artifacts.

• Choose domains with multiple good sets.

• Mix and match for the best stats.

• Stop leveling bad artifacts at +12 or +16.

Tip: Efficient resource management helps you align your team with your goals. You save time, boost your damage, and keep your progress steady. Stay smart and your artifacts will always work for you!

You can build stronger characters by following a few simple steps:

1. Check substats before you level any artifact.

2. Level artifacts to 12 first. If the stats look good, keep going. If not, use them as fodder.

3. Focus on flowers and feathers for easy upgrades.

4. Always save your resources for the best pieces.

Stay patient and keep trying. Your team will thank you!

FAQ

What substats should I always look for on DPS artifacts?

You want Crit Rate, Crit Damage, and ATK%. These boost your damage the most. If you see Energy Recharge or Elemental Mastery, those can help some builds too. Try to avoid flat stats.

How do I know when to stop leveling an artifact?

Watch the substat upgrades. If you get two or more rolls into flat HP or DEF, stop. Use that artifact as fodder. You want to save your resources for better pieces.

Can I mix artifact sets for better substats?

Yes! Sometimes mixing sets gives you stronger stats than a full set bonus. Focus on the best substats first. If you get a good set bonus too, that’s a bonus.

What should I do with bad artifacts?

Tip: Use bad artifacts as fodder to level up your good ones. This saves XP and Mora. Don’t keep weak pieces in your inventory. Clean up often for better results!

Is it worth farming artifacts before Adventure Rank 45?

You should wait until AR 45. You get better drops and save resources.