Chiori, master of Geo constructs

Rarity	(5-Star)
Element	Geo
Weapon	Sword
Best Role	Off-Field Sub-DPS
Stat Priority	DEF > CRIT > ATK
Tier	S (Albedo Upgrade)

Chiori is the owner of Chioriya Boutique and a master of Geo constructs. She serves as a direct upgrade to Albedo, offering higher personal damage and less clunkiness (her dolls cannot be destroyed by bosses). She scales primarily with DEF but also benefits from ATK.

Pros

High off-field damage (Tamoto hits hard).
Indestructible constructs (unlike Albedo's flower).
Dual scaling (DEF & ATK) makes her versatile.
Fast swap mechanics for smooth rotations.
C1 removes Geo Construct restriction (huge flexibility).

Cons

At C0, she needs another Geo Construct to summon 2 dolls.
Limited synergy with Navia at C0 (Navia doesn't make constructs).
Short range on dolls compared to Yae/Fischl.
Burst is just damage (no utility).

Quick Guide (TL;DR)

If you don't have time for the math, here is the cheat sheet.

Best Artifact: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams (BiS).
Alt Artifact: 4pc Golden Troupe (Strong Skill DMG).
Best Weapon: Uraku Misugiri (Signature).
Alt Weapon: Primordial Jade Cutter or Cinnabar Spindle (Albedo's Sword).
F2P Weapon: Harbinger of Dawn (3⭐ God Weapon - R5).
Main Stats: SANDS: DEF% | GOBLET: Geo DMG | CIRCLET: CRIT.
Talent Priority: Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst > Normal Attack.
Top Team: Chiori + Itto + Gorou + Zhongli (Mono Geo).

Pro Tip: Tap E twice! When you use her skill, tap E again immediately ("Tapestry" effect). This switches you to your next character automatically and triggers coordinated attacks. Do not Normal Attack after E unless you are playing C6 Main DPS.

Ascension & Talent Materials

Category	Material Name	Source
Ascension	Dendrobium	Inazuma (Nazuchi Beach)
Boss Drop	Artificed Spare Clockwork Component	Coppelia (Icewind Suite)
Talent Books	Teachings of Light	Violet Court (Wed/Sat/Sun)
Common Mob	Spectral Core	Specters (Inazuma/Sumeru)

Talent Breakdown & Mechanics

Elemental Skill: Fluttering Hasode

Tamoto: Summons an automaton doll "Tamoto" that deals AoE Geo DMG periodically.
Scaling: Damage scales heavily on DEF and slightly on ATK.
Geo Construct Mechanic: If there is a Geo Construct nearby (e.g. Zhongli Pillar, Itto Ushi, Ningguang Screen), Chiori summons an additional Tamoto. This essentially doubles her damage. C0 Chiori needs a construct for full potential.
Upward Sweep: You can hold E to aim the dash upward for exploration.

Elemental Burst: Hiyoku: Twin Blades

Cost: 50 Energy | Cooldown: 13.5s
The Nuke: Deals a single instance of massive AoE Geo DMG based on ATK and DEF.
Usage: Simple nuke. Use it whenever available for extra damage, but don't stress about ER too much.

Passive: Tailor-Made

The Switch: This is her defining passive. After using Skill:
- Press Skill again (Tapestry): Automatically switches to the next character in your roster and applies "Seize the Moment." Your active character's attacks will trigger coordinated Geo attacks from Tamoto. (Recommended for Supports).
- Press Normal Attack (Tailoring): Grants Chiori Geo infusion. (Only for C6 Main DPS).

Talent Priority Order:

Elemental Skill (Level 10) - 80% of her damage.
Elemental Burst (Level 8) - Burst damage.
Normal Attack (Level 1) - Ignore unless C6.

Stat Requirements & ER Thresholds

Chiori's Burst is cheap (50 cost), so she doesn't need much ER.

Team Context	Construct Count	ER Requirement
Mono Geo (Itto/Gorou)	Yes	110% - 120%
Double Geo (Navia)	No (unless C1)	130% - 140%

Substat Priority:

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG (Target 70/160+)
DEF% (Primary scaling)
ATK% (Secondary scaling)
Energy Recharge (Low priority)

Best Artifacts Comparison

Set Name	Role	Reasoning
4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams	BiS	Provides massive DEF and Geo DMG bonus. Chiori is off-field most of the time, allowing her to maintain stacks easily.
4pc Golden Troupe	Skill DMG	Boosts Skill DMG by 70%. Extremely competitive with Husk, and efficient to farm. Use whichever has better substats.
2pc DEF / 2pc Geo	Transitional	Good placeholder while farming 4pc sets.

Weapon Rankings

Weapon	Type	Performance	Notes
Uraku Misugiri	CRIT DMG	S+	Signature. 88% Crit DMG. Buffs Normal Attack and Skill DMG. Perfect for her.
Cinnabar Spindle	DEF%	S (Event)	Albedo's signature. If you have this from 2.3, use it! It's almost as good as 5-star options for her Skill damage.
Harbinger of Dawn (R5)	CRIT DMG	S (F2P God)	3-Star Weapon. Gives massive Crit stats. Since Chiori is off-field, she stays above 90% HP easily (unless playing with Furina without a healer).
Wolf-Fang	CRIT Rate	A (BP)	Solid Crit Rate stick. Passive increases Skill/Burst DMG.

Constellation Value

Chiori is great at C0, but C1 fixes her main team building restriction.

C1: Six Paths of Sage Silk - (Flexibility) Increases Tamoto's range by 50%. More importantly, if you have a Geo teammate, you can trigger the 2nd Tamoto without needing a Geo Construct. Essential for Navia teams.
C2: In Five Colors Dyed - (Damage) After using Burst, summons a "Kinu" doll every 3s that deals AoE Geo DMG. Significant DPS increase.
C6: Sorrowless Solemn Art - (Main DPS) Reduces Skill CD by 12s (virtually no cooldown). Increases Normal Attack DMG by 235% of DEF. Turns her into a Geo Infused carry.

Verdict: C0 is fine for Itto. C1 is highly recommended for Navia.

Top Team Compositions

1. Mono Geo (Itto)

Main DPS: Arataki Itto
Sub-DPS: Chiori
Buffer: Gorou (C6)
Shield/Construct: Zhongli / Albedo

Why it works: Itto (Ushi) and Zhongli (Pillar) create Geo Constructs, guaranteeing Chiori summons 2 Tamotos. Chiori benefits from Gorou's DEF buff.

2. Navia Double Geo

Main DPS: Navia
Sub-DPS: Chiori
Flex 1: Bennett / Furina
Flex 2: Xiangling / Zhongli

Why it works: Navia doesn't make constructs, so at C0 Chiori only summons 1 doll (unless you run Zhongli/Geo MC as the 3rd slot). At C1, Chiori summons 2 dolls just by having Navia (Geo) in the team. Chiori generates crystals for Navia's ammo.

Rotations & Combos

Quickswap Rotation:
Chiori Q > Chiori E -> E (Tap again) > Auto-Switch to next character

Tip: The "E -> E" input is critical. Tapping E the second time activates "Tapestry," which swaps characters and enables her coordinated attacks. If you Normal Attack instead, you get Geo infusion, which is useless at C0.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is she better than Albedo?
Yes. She deals significantly more damage, her dolls cannot be destroyed by bosses, and her burst is a better nuke. Albedo is only better if you really need the 125 EM buff.

Golden Troupe or Husk?
They are very close (~5% difference). Husk is generally better because it buffs both DEF (which scales everything) and Geo DMG. Golden Troupe only buffs the Skill. Use whichever has better substats.

Data Source: KQM Standards. Last Updated: December 2025

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