Traveler (Geo), the bedrock of Liyue's puzzles and exploration

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Rarity	(5-Star)
Element	Geo
Weapon	Sword
Best Role	Geo Battery / Crit Buffer
Stat Priority	CRIT > ATK% > ER
Tier	B (Solid Geo Support)

The Geo Traveler is a versatile support unit often underrated. They provide excellent particle generation for Geo carries like Noelle and Itto, create constructs that resonate with Zhongli's pillar, and offer a unique 10% Crit Rate buff to the team.

Pros

Free C6 (Accessible to everyone).
Grants +10% CRIT Rate inside Burst field (C1).
Excellent battery for Geo teams (Short Skill CD).
Constructs block enemy movement/projectiles.
High personal damage scaling on Skill ("The Rock").

Cons

Constructs can block your movement and attacks.
Constructs break instantly against bosses.
Geo element doesn't react for damage (only Crystallize).
Burst knocks small enemies away slightly.

Quick Guide (TL;DR)

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

Best Artifact: 4pc Noblesse Oblige (Support) or 4pc Emblem (Burst DPS).
Alt Artifact: 2pc Petra + 2pc ATK% (Personal DMG).
Best Weapon: Primordial Jade Cutter (Crit Stat Stick).
F2P Weapon: Amenoma Kageuchi (Craftable - Battery) or Harbinger of Dawn.
Support Weapon: Favonius Sword (Best Team Battery).
Main Stats: SANDS: ATK% or ER | GOBLET: Geo DMG | CIRCLET: CRIT.
Talent Priority: Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst > Normal Attack.
Top Team: Geo Traveler + Noelle/Itto + Gorou + Zhongli (Mono Geo).

Pro Tip: Manual Aiming: Hold E to aim your Starfell Sword. You can place it on the side of enemies to block them from moving, or drop it on top of them (if small) to deal damage without creating an obstacle that blocks your own path.

Ascension & Talent Materials

Category	Material Name	Source
Ascension	Windwheel Aster	Mondstadt (Windrise/Stormterror)
Boss Drop	Basalt Pillar	Geo Hypostasis (Liyue)
Talent Books	Freedom / Resistance / Ballad	Mondstadt Domain (Rotates required type per level)
Common Mob	Masks	Hilichurls (Everywhere)

Talent Breakdown & Mechanics

Elemental Skill: Starfell Sword

The Rock: Summons a meteorite from the earth, dealing AoE Geo DMG.
Construct: The meteorite is a Geo Construct that can be climbed or used to block attacks. It counts towards the 3-construct limit.
Scaling: Has unusually high ATK scaling (over 400% at high levels), making it hit like a truck with low cooldown (8s).

Elemental Burst: Wake of Earth

Cost: 60 Energy | Cooldown: 15s
The Wall: Creates a shockwave of Geo crystals that pushes enemies back and deals AoE Geo DMG.
The Buff: The wall created by the burst provides a 10% CRIT Rate bonus to any character standing within its radius (C1 Passive).
Obstacle: The wall counts as a Geo Construct but does not count towards the 3-limit. It can block enemy movement effectively.

Passive: Frenzied Rockslide

Collapse Damage: The final hit of a Normal Attack combo triggers a collapse, dealing 60% of ATK as AoE Geo DMG. Useful if you are forced to normal attack, but generally negligible for support builds.

Talent Priority Order:

Elemental Burst (Level 9) - Crit Buff & Damage.
Elemental Skill (Level 8) - Particle generation & Damage.
Normal Attack (Level 1) - Ignore.

Stat Requirements & ER Thresholds

Geo Traveler generates decent particles, but still needs some ER to burst consistently for the Crit Buff.

Team Context	Weapon	ER Requirement
Mono Geo (Battery)	Favonius Sword	130% - 150%
Solo Geo (Support)	Any	180% - 200%
With Amenoma (R5)	Amenoma	110% - 120%

Substat Priority:

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG (Target 60/120+)
ATK% (For Skill/Burst damage)
Energy Recharge (Until requirement met)
Flat ATK

Best Artifacts Comparison

Set Name	Role	Reasoning
4pc Noblesse Oblige	BiS Support	Grants 20% ATK to the team. With a 15s cooldown and 60 energy cost, Traveler can keep this buff up reasonably well.
4pc Emblem of Severed Fate	Sub-DPS	Best for personal damage if you have high ER. Maximizes the damage of the Wake of Earth shockwave.
2pc Petra / 2pc ATK	Balanced	Good mix for boosting both Skill and Burst damage without ER requirements.

Weapon Rankings

Weapon	Type	Performance	Notes
Favonius Sword	ER%	S+ (Battery)	The best option for supporting Noelle/Itto. Generates white particles to fund their expensive bursts.
Amenoma Kageuchi	ATK%	S (Personal)	Craftable. Refunds energy, allowing you to build full offensive stats. Looks great on Traveler.
Wolf-Fang	CRIT Rate	A (BP)	Boosts Skill and Burst DMG. Excellent for Sub-DPS builds.
Harbinger of Dawn	CRIT DMG	A (3-Star)	Since Traveler is off-field, maintaining >90% HP is easy. Great stats for cheap.

Constellation Value

You get all constellations for free via Liyue story/statues.

C1: Invincible Stonewall - (Buff) Party members within the Wake of Earth radius gain +10% CRIT Rate and increased interruption resistance. This is the core support cons.
C2: Rockcore Meltdown - (Damage) When the meteor (Skill) is destroyed, it deals AoE Geo DMG again. Adds extra damage if you position well.
C6: Everlasting Boulder - (Duration) Extends the duration of the Wake of Earth walls by 5s. Also extends the duration of the C1 Crit Buff.

Verdict: C1 is the most important for support utility.

Top Team Compositions

1. Noelle/Itto Battery

Main DPS: Noelle / Arataki Itto
Battery: Geo Traveler
Buffer: Gorou
Sub-DPS: Albedo / Furina

Why it works: Noelle generates 0 particles. Geo Traveler (with Favonius) generates tons. The 10% Crit Rate buff from Traveler C1 helps Noelle/Itto hit harder. Traveler's rocks resonate with Zhongli pillars if present.

2. Microwave (Geo Pals)

Construct: Geo Traveler
Resonator: Zhongli
Buffer: Bennett
Flex: Xiangling / Albedo

Why it works: Zhongli's pillar resonates with other Geo constructs. Traveler can place up to 3 boulders (Skill) + 4 walls (Burst). Zhongli's pillar pulses off ALL of them, creating a "microwave" of constant Geo damage ticks.

Rotations & Combos

Battery Rotation:
Traveler Q > Traveler E > Swap to Main DPS (Catch Particles)

Tip: You can manual aim the E by holding it. Drop it slightly to the side of the enemy so they take damage but don't get lifted on top of the rock (which can reset their aggro or make them hard to hit).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geo Traveler better than Ningguang?
As a **Battery**, yes. Geo MC generates particles faster and more reliably. Ningguang is a better burst DPS (with C2/C6). Geo MC is preferred for Noelle teams; Ningguang for Navia teams.

Do rocks block my attacks?
Yes, sadly. This is the main downside. Be careful not to place rocks directly between your Archer/Catalyst and the enemy.

Data Source: KQM Standards. Last Updated: December 2025

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