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Genshin Impactbrought in two new 5-star characters in its 1.2 update. One of these was Albedo, a sword-wielding Geo-user and mysterious citizen of Mondstadt. No one in the city knows his history, but luckily, his past is trivial in the City of Freedom.
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For Albedo, all that matters is the present. He rose to his current position after Alice wrote a recommendation for him. Alice might be an unfamiliar name for a lot of players, but she’s actually quite famous in Teyvat. This eccentric adventurer is the mother of the beloved Pyro Bomber, Klee, who is like a sister to Albedo. The captain in the Knights of Favonius, Albedo is quite simple to play with, butplayers might have made some mistakeswhen using him. Here are some examples of what to avoid.
Updated on Jun 15, 2025, by Nahda Nabiilah:Albedo may be an underdog when he was first released inGenshin Impact1.2, but one year later, many Travelers start to realize how good this unit is. As a Sub-DPS, Albedo can be that last +1 since he fits in any team composition.
While his gameplay is pretty much the same, there are plenty of changes that may lead to new mistakes. For example, Albedo now has a new best-in-slot weapon and artifact. Furthermore, players may also want to pair him in a certain team composition where he can shine the brightest.
12Not Utilizing Geo Resonance
After the Geo buff inGenshin Impact1.3, Geo Resonance is now more viable than ever. Previously, the synergy grants15% extra damage when a character is protected by a shield. Now, it has additional effects:
So not only will Albedo gain more damage via damage buff, but he’ll also do so by reducing the enemy’s Geo Resistance.
If possible, players shouldn’t miss out on this amazing Resonance. Some Geo characters that would be an excellent pair with Albedoinclude Zhongli, Ningguang, and Gorou. The new support unit, Gorou, is catered for Geo characters that rely on defense, somewhat similar to Kujou Sara that’s made for Electro characters.
11Aiming For His C1, But Not His C2
With Albedo having his own rerun in Version 2.3, many Travelers now have the chance to obtain the Alchemist’s Constellation. However, be warned. While Albedo has a decent second Constellation, his first isn’t that good.
The Chalk Prince’s first Constellation grants him 1.2 Energy every time Albedo’s Transient Blossom (from his Elemental Skill) deals damage. While this sounds excellent on paper, players should remember that Albedo’s Elemental Burst only requires 40 Energy. This means, even without his Constellation, Travelers can easily spam his Burst whenever the cooldown is over.
As for his C2, the Alchemist gains more damage when he casts his Elemental Burst. Many claims that his Burst hits like a “wet noodle”, so this second Constellation is a tremendous help on Albedo’s overall DPS.
10Building Albedo On Attack
Albedo’s main source of damage came from his skill rather than his burst. When he uses his skill, Albedo summons a “Solar Isotoma”, a large field with a flower in the middle. If an enemy is hit inside this field, “Transient Blossom” will appear and damage the enemy.
The damage of his Transient Blossom is the core of his kit. However, unlike the rest of his abilities, Transient Blossom scales with defense instead of attack. Players who build Albedo on attack will lose a lot of potential for this skill, so focus on building defense instead.
9Not Using Harbinger Of Dawn
Within the swords, there’s ahidden gem in the 3-star poolcalled “Harbinger of Dawn”. This weapon has Critical Damage as its substat, along with a whopping 28% Critical Rate from its passive.
Considering Albedo doesn’t need attack, Harbinger of Dawn’s low base attack will not hurt his overall damage. Instead, this weapon will greatly improve his Transient Blossom’s damage by providing stable Critical hits and large Critical Damage. In addition to the Harbinger of Dawn, players can also use the 1.2 free sword, Festering Desire.
However, if players happen to play the event inGenshin Impact2.3, the complimentary sword,Cinnabar Spindle, is better than Harbinger of Dawn for Albedo. It might be disturbing to see the Chief Alchemist having a lower Critical stat, but rest assured, Cinnabar Spindle’s high substat (69% defense) and defense-related passive will perform better than Harbinger of Dawn.
8Making Albedo a Main DPS
Albedo has a very low multiplier on his normal attack. It is the lowest of the other sword characters, lower than Keqing and Qiqi. This makes him a poor choice for a main DPS.
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It is quite unfortunate considering Albedo’s base attack is actually on the upper half between the other characters. His base attack is the 10th highest, while his base defense is the 2nd highest,with Qiqi being the top. Other than that, Albedo’s ascension stat is Geo Damage. This shows that his stat is meant to accommodate his skill and his burst, rather than his normal attack.
7Underestimating His Transient Blossom
Players who choose to build Albedo with attack might have underestimated his Transient Blossom. This is a big mistake because it’s actually better than it is on paper.
Transient Blossom can be triggered every 2 seconds. It is important to note that this skill’s damage is a small AOE, capable of hitting multiple enemies at once. His Solar Isotoma has a quick cooldown of 4 seconds, allowing a 100% uptime of his field. This means that if enemies move out of range, players can easily cast this skill again near foes.
6Not Utilizing His “Elevator”
Apart from the damage of Transient Blossom, Albedo’s Solar Isotoma also offers a feature that players call “Elevator”. This can be triggered by stepping on the Solar Isotoma’s locus in the middle of the field.
While it holds limited use in battle, it still serves a useful purpose. For example, if players are using a catalyst or bow character, they can utilize this elevator to obtain the high ground. Additionally, it can also be used to reach high places during exploration. However, it does tend to be buggy on tilted terrains.
5Using His Solar Isotoma Against Certain Bosses
While Albedo’s Transient Blossom is extremely handy, it has limited uses against some bosses. For example, no Geo construct can be made on Oceanid’s platform. Additionally, powerful bosses can also easily destroy his Solar Isotoma.
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This is most apparent if players attempt to use his skill againstAndrius, or more commonly known as “The Wolf Boss”. Andrius’s AOE hits can render Albedo’s Solar Isotoma useless because he will constantly destroy the construct. The skill is also tougher to cast against bosses since players will have to aim the skill away from the boss. If they don’t, auto-aim will place it on the enemy, destroying the flower immediately.
4Not Using His Burst Correctly
Albedo’s burst has a low energy requirement, a trait he shares with otherGeo characters like Ningguang and Zhongli. Because of this, players can easily spam his burst. However, players should keep one thing in mind when casting it.
When using his burst, players should remember to place his Solar Isotoma first. Without it, Albedo’s burst will deal minimal damage, especially if players build him on defense instead of attack. With Solar Isotoma on the field, his burst will generate seven Fatal Blossoms, dealing extra damage.
3Using Mona’s Passive Talent Over His
Mona has a similar passive talent as Albedo. They both help level-up materials for weapon crafting. However, the exact mechanisms between them are different. Albedo’s talent has a chance of doubling the result, similar to Sucrose’s talent. Meanwhile, Mona has a chance to refund the used materials,similar to Xingqiu’stalent.
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Mona might have a higher chance of her talent to proc, with 25% compared to Albedo’s 10%. Statistically, though, Albedo’s talent will yield a higher value than Mona’s. However, at the end of the day, both mostly depend on luck.
