Freminet Genshin Impact Character Guide – Best Build, Weapons, Artifacts & Teams

TL;DR

• Freminet is a 4-star Cryo Claymore character focused on Physical DPS and the Shatter reaction.
• His Elemental Skill activates the Pers Timer, turning Normal Attacks into Cryo-enhanced strikes that build Pressure Levels.
• Best artifact set: 4-piece Pale Flame for Physical DPS; 4-piece Blizzard Strayer for Cryo DPS.
• Best weapon: Song of Broken Pines (5-star) or Serpent Spine (4-star Battle Pass).
• He works best with Hydro supports like Xingqiu or Yelan, plus Superconduct enablers like Fischl.
• Prioritize his Elemental Skill talent first, then Normal Attacks.
• C2 is a great stopping point to help with his high Energy Recharge needs.

Who Is Freminet in Genshin Impact?

Freminet is a 4-star Cryo Claymore character from Fontaine in Genshin Impact. He was introduced in Version 4.0 alongside his siblings Lyney and Lynette. Unlike his more flamboyant older siblings who perform magic on stage, Freminet is reserved and soft-spoken, preferring the solitude of the deep sea to the spotlight.

Freminet is a unique on-field Main DPS who deals a blend of Physical and Cryo damage through his signature Pers system. He is one of the very few characters in the game who can effectively use the Shatter reaction. He is a great pick for players who enjoy hands-on, skill-heavy gameplay loops. He also reduces underwater Stamina consumption, making him a handy companion for Fontaine exploration. You can also check out materials for some of Fontaine’s newer characters like Odette or learn about the new Scarlet Proof artifact set to plan your resource spending.

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Freminet Genshin Impact Character Overview

• Rarity: 4-Star
• Element: Cryo
• Weapon: Claymore
• Role: Main DPS (On-field, Physical or Cryo)
• Ascension Stat: ATK% (up to 24% at Level 90)
• Region: Fontaine
• Birthday: September 24
• Constellation: Automaton
• Affiliation: Renowned Diver of the Court of Fontaine

Freminet Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths:

• One of the only characters who can reliably use the Shatter reaction for real damage.
• Flexible – can be built as Physical DPS or Cryo DPS depending on your team.
• Fairly high base ATK for a 4-star character.
• Great for Fontaine underwater exploration with reduced Aquatic Stamina consumption.
• Relatively straightforward combos at a baseline, easy to pick up.

Weaknesses:

• High Energy Recharge requirements for a DPS unit, especially before C2.
• Lacks dedicated support characters who fully optimize his kit.
• Low skill multipliers can result in lower damage compared to 5-star options like Eula.
• Optimal combos can be tricky to land in fast-paced encounters.
• Can struggle without Hydro off-field supports to set up Shatter consistently.

Freminet

Freminet Skills and Abilities – The Pers System Explained

Freminet’s kit is built around a unique mechanic called the Pers Timer. Understanding this system is the key to playing him well.

Normal Attack – Flowing Eddies

Freminet performs up to 4 consecutive claymore strikes. While his Pers Timer is active, his Normal Attacks are replaced with Shattering Pressure, which has different effects depending on the Pressure Level built up. His Plunging Attack can deal significant Physical damage and has good synergy with certain supports that boost plunge attacks.

Elemental Skill – Pressurized Floe

This is the heart of Freminet’s kit. Using his Elemental Skill activates two modes:

• Base Skill (no Pers Timer active): Freminet launches forward and deals Cryo DMG to nearby enemies. This also activates the Pers Timer for 10 seconds.
• While Pers Timer is active (Shattering Pressure): His Normal Attacks deal bonus Cryo DMG with each hit and increase the Pressure Level of Pers by 1, up to a maximum of 4. The Cryo damage from these Normal Attacks counts as Elemental Skill damage. When the Pers Timer ends naturally or when you use the Elemental Skill again, Freminet unleashes a Shattering Pressure attack based on the current Pressure Level:

• Level 0: A vertical Cryo slash.
• Levels 1–3: A combined Cryo and Physical slash, scaling based on Pressure Level.
• Level 4 (Max): A fully-charged Physical slam with the highest damage of all levels. This is the big hit you want to land every rotation.

Elemental Burst – Shadowhunter’s Ambush

Freminet dons a special suit and dives into battle. The burst deals AoE Cryo damage at the start, resets the cooldown on his Elemental Skill, and puts him in Subnautical Hunter mode. While in this state, his Elemental Skill cooldown is reduced by 70%, and using the Elemental Skill adds a Pressure Level to Pers instantly instead of requiring Normal Attacks. This window allows rapid back-to-back Shattering Pressure attacks. Switching off Freminet cancels this mode, so he must stay on-field to get full value. The burst costs 60 Energy, which is manageable but requires some Energy Recharge investment.

Passive Talents

• Ascension 1 – Frozen Recess: Reduces Aquatic Stamina consumption for all party members by 35%. Not stackable with similar effects from other characters. Extremely handy for Fontaine exploration.
• Ascension 4 – Saturation Deep Dive: When Freminet’s Shattering Pressure triggers the Shatter reaction, his DMG is increased by 30% for 5 seconds. This passive directly rewards pairing him with Hydro off-field supports to freeze enemies before shattering them. It is a core part of his Physical DPS rotation and significantly boosts his Shattering Pressure damage.
• Utility Passive – Parallel Condensers: When Freminet triggers Superconduct, Shatter, or Frozen reactions, he gains a stack of Cryo Mastery for 5 seconds, boosting the damage dealt by his Cryo-infused Normal Attacks during the Pers Timer.

Best Freminet Build Genshin Impact

Build Option 1 – Physical DPS (Recommended)

This is Freminet’s strongest and most recommended build. The goal is to build up to Pressure Level 4 and land a big Physical Shattering Pressure hit. Pair with Hydro to trigger Shatter and activate the 30% DMG bonus from his Ascension 4 passive, then use Superconduct to shred Physical RES further.

Best Artifacts for Freminet (Physical DPS)

4-piece Pale Flame is the best artifact set for this build. Not every artifact set suits every character, but Pale Flame is tailor-made for Physical DPS units like Freminet. Its 2-piece gives a 25% Physical DMG bonus, and the 4-piece stacks an additional 9% ATK plus another 25% Physical DMG each time an Elemental Skill hits, up to 2 stacks. Since Freminet constantly uses his Elemental Skill during the Pers Timer, maintaining full stacks is effortless. The total bonus at full stacks is a massive 50% Physical DMG bonus alongside the ATK buffs.

Alternative sets:

• 2-piece Pale Flame + 2-piece Shimenawa’s Reminiscence: Provides a flat 50% Physical DMG bonus combination. Good if you have better individual pieces from these two sets.
• 4-piece Emblem of Severed Fate: Useful while you are still building your Pale Flame set. Helps solve Freminet’s Energy Recharge issues while still providing decent damage from the 4-piece effect.

Build Option 2 – Cryo DPS

In this build, Freminet focuses on spamming his Elemental Skill at Pressure Level 0 repeatedly for constant Cryo application. This setup works well in Freeze teams where enemies stay Frozen.

4-piece Blizzard Strayer is the best set for this build. It grants a 15% Cryo DMG bonus from the 2-piece and adds up to 40% CRIT Rate from the 4-piece when attacking Frozen enemies (20% always, plus 20% more against Frozen targets). This nearly eliminates the need to farm CRIT Rate substats, letting you focus entirely on CRIT DMG.

2-piece Blizzard Strayer + 2-piece Pale Flame is a mixed option if you want to take advantage of both Cryo and Physical damage sources simultaneously. This gives flexibility without fully committing to either playstyle.

Artifact Main Stats for Freminet

• Sands: ATK%
• Goblet: Physical DMG Bonus (Physical build) or Cryo DMG Bonus (Cryo build)
• Circlet: CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate

Substats priority: Energy Recharge (until you hit your threshold) > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%

Note: Aim for around 140–160% Energy Recharge before shifting your focus to CRIT stats. Once you have enough ER, stack CRIT DMG heavily especially if using Pale Flame.

Best Weapons for Freminet Genshin Impact

Freminet has a solid range of weapon options, including some strong craftable and free-to-play alternatives that make him accessible for all players.

5-Star Weapons

• Song of Broken Pines: One of Freminet’s best weapons overall. It shares one of the highest base ATK values of any claymore and provides a Physical DMG bonus substat. Its passive buffs ATK and grants bonus Normal Attack SPD to the entire party after using an Elemental Skill, synergizing directly with his gameplay loop.
• Skyward Pride: Another strong pick. It has high base ATK and an Energy Recharge substat, which directly addresses Freminet’s main weakness. The passive adds bonus damage to Normal and Plunging Attacks after using the Elemental Burst, giving him extra damage during his Subnautical Hunter window.
• Beacon of the Reed Sea: Provides a high CRIT Rate substat and a significant ATK boost from its passive. Works well on Freminet since he is frequently hit during melee range combat, easily activating the passive.

4-Star Weapons

• Serpent Spine (Battle Pass): Freminet’s best 4-star option. It has a CRIT Rate substat and stacking DMG bonuses the longer you stay on field. Since Freminet is a permanent on-field DPS, maintaining full stacks is easy. The HP loss penalty is manageable with a healer in the team.
• Snow-Tombed Starsilver (Craftable): A strong Physical DMG claymore that can be crafted from blueprints in Dragonspine. Its passive procs a Physical DMG shockwave, which fits neatly into his Physical playstyle and is a solid free option.
• Prototype Archaic (Craftable, F2P): The universal craftable Claymore that every player can access. It offers solid ATK and a chance to deal bonus AoE Physical damage on hit. A reliable budget option while you farm better weapons.
• Blackcliff Slasher (Paimon’s Bargains): A CRIT DMG substat claymore that gains stacking ATK boosts when defeating enemies. Good in content with multiple smaller enemies.

Best Team Comps for Freminet Genshin Impact

Physical Shatter Team (Best Team)

This team uses Hydro application to Freeze enemies and Cryo from Freminet’s skill to Shatter them, triggering his Ascension 4 passive for bonus DMG. Electro is also added for Superconduct to shred Physical RES.

• Freminet – Main DPS, Physical Shatter
• Xingqiu – Off-field Hydro application to set up Freeze for Shatter
• Fischl – Off-field Electro for Superconduct, shredding Physical RES
• Bennett – Healing and large ATK buff from his burst circle

Superconduct Physical Team

A simpler Physical team that focuses on reducing enemy Physical RES via Superconduct, making Freminet’s Physical hits significantly stronger. Best for players who don’t have Xingqiu.

• Freminet – Main DPS
• Fischl – Off-field Electro for Superconduct
• Rosaria – Off-field Cryo for Superconduct and CRIT Rate buff from her passive
• Bennett – Healer and ATK buffer

Freeze Cryo Team

A Cryo build-focused team where Freminet spams his Elemental Skill for constant Cryo application. Works well with a Hydro enabler to keep enemies Frozen, letting Blizzard Strayer reach its maximum CRIT Rate bonus.

• Freminet – Main DPS (Cryo build)
• Shenhe – Cryo DMG buffer and Cryo RES shred
• Sangonomiya Kokomi or Yelan – Off-field Hydro for Freeze
• Kazuha – Elemental DMG bonus from Swirl and crowd control

Melt Team (Off-Meta but Fun)

An unconventional but creative team where Freminet applies Cryo and triggers Melt by running alongside Pyro supports. Works because his Elemental Skill repeatedly applies Cryo during the Pers Timer window.

• Freminet – Main DPS (Cryo application)
• Xiangling – Off-field Pyro for Melt setups
• Bennett – Healer and ATK buffer
• Kazuha – Elemental DMG and Swirl support

Freminet Talent Priority

Freminet’s damage is heavily tied to his Elemental Skill, which covers both the Cryo hits during Pers Timer and the final Shattering Pressure release. Here is the recommended talent upgrade order:

1. Elemental Skill (Pressurized Floe) – Always upgrade this first. Every hit during the Pers Timer and the final Shattering Pressure both scale off this talent. It is the core of his damage output.
2. Normal Attack (Flowing Eddies) – Upgrade alongside the Skill since the Shattering Pressure attack during Pers Timer replaces Normal Attacks and also benefits from Normal Attack scaling in certain interactions.
3. Elemental Burst (Shadowhunter’s Ambush) – Last priority. The burst’s main value is resetting the Elemental Skill cooldown and activating the Subnautical Hunter state, not its raw damage. Its duration and reset behavior do not scale with talent levels.

Freminet Constellations Guide

Freminet’s constellations offer steady quality-of-life and damage improvements. None of them fundamentally change his playstyle, but C2 and C6 are the standout picks. He is still usable at C0, though his high Energy Recharge needs can feel clunky without C2.

• C1 – Dreams of the Seething Deep: Increases the CRIT Rate of Pressurized Floe: Shattering Pressure by 15%. This only affects the final Shattering Pressure hit, not his Normal Attacks during Pers Timer. It is a helpful early constellation but limited in scope.
• C2 – Penguins and the Land of Plenty: When Freminet unleashes Shattering Pressure, he restores 2 Energy. If it is a Level 4 Shattering Pressure, he restores 3 Energy. This directly addresses his biggest weakness – high ER requirements – and makes it easier to keep his Elemental Burst ready. This is the best early stopping point and a significant quality-of-life upgrade.
• C3 – Song of the Eddies and Bleached Sands: Increases the level of Normal Attack: Flowing Eddies by 3, up to Level 15. Since Normal Attack talent affects some of his Shattering Pressure scaling, this gives a solid damage boost.
• C4 – Dance of the Snowy Moon and Flute: After triggering Frozen, Shatter, or Superconduct, Freminet’s ATK increases by 9% for 6 seconds, up to 2 stacks. The reactions needed to trigger this happen naturally in his best teams, making the 18% ATK bonus fairly consistent.
• C5 – Nights of Hearth and Happiness: Increases the level of Pressurized Floe by 3, up to Level 15. A direct damage boost to his most important talent. Consistently strong.
• C6 – Moment of Waking and Resolve: After triggering Frozen, Shatter, or Superconduct, Freminet’s CRIT DMG increases by 12% for 6 seconds, up to 3 stacks for a total of 36% CRIT DMG. This is his most powerful constellation and a large damage increase, assuming you already have solid CRIT Rate to convert it. Combining C4 and C6 makes triggering reactions very rewarding at full stacks.

Best constellation to stop at: C2 for playability. C6 for maximum damage if you are a fan of the character.

Freminet Ascension Materials

To fully ascend Freminet from Level 1 to Level 90, you will need:

• 1x Shivada Jade Sliver
• 9x Shivada Jade Fragment
• 9x Shivada Jade Chunk
• 6x Shivada Jade Gemstone
• 18x Transoceanic Pearl
• 30x Transoceanic Chunk
• 36x Xenochromatic Crystal
• 168x Romaritime Flower
• 46x Artificed Spare Clockwork Component — Coppelius
• 420,000 Mora

Where to farm Ascension Materials:

• Shivada Jade Gems: Dropped by Cryo bosses such as the Cryo Regisvine and Cryo Hypostasis. Can also be crafted from lower tiers at an Alchemy Table.
• Transoceanic Pearl / Chunk / Xenochromatic Crystal: These drop from Fontemer Aberrants – the various sea creature-type enemies found both on land and underwater across Fontaine. Higher-level Aberrants drop the higher-tier versions.
• Romaritime Flower: A Fontaine local specialty found mostly underwater and in coastal areas, particularly in the Celor Plain region of Fontaine. These respawn every 48 hours.
• Artificed Spare Clockwork Component — Coppelius: Dropped by the Icewind Suite boss (Coppelius) found near the Fountain of Lucine in Fontaine. You need to select the Coppelius variant when starting the fight.

Freminet Talent Materials

To fully level all three of Freminet’s talents to Level 10, you will need the following per talent:

• 3x Teachings of Justice
• 21x Guide to Justice
• 38x Philosophies of Justice
• 6x Transoceanic Pearl
• 22x Transoceanic Chunk
• 31x Xenochromatic Crystal
• 6x Worldspan Fern (Weekly Boss Drop)
• 1x Crown of Insight
• 1,652,500 Mora per talent

Multiply the totals by 3 to account for all three of his combat talents.

Where to get Talent Materials:

• Books of Justice (Teachings, Guide, Philosophies): Obtained from the Pale Forgotten Glory domain in Fontaine on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.
• Worldspan Fern: A weekly boss material. Check the current available weekly bosses in your world for the exact source during the time you are playing.
• Crown of Insight: A rare material earned through limited-time events and achievement milestones in the game.

Freminet Playstyle Tips

Freminet’s Pers system sounds complex at first, but his rotation becomes natural with a little practice. Here are the key things to keep in mind:

• For Physical DPS – always aim for Level 4 Shattering Pressure: Use 4 Normal Attacks while Pers Timer is active to reach max Pressure Level, then release Shattering Pressure for the biggest Physical hit. This triggers his Ascension 4 passive for a 30% DMG boost if you have a Frozen enemy to Shatter.
• For Cryo DPS – spam at Level 0: Activate Pers Timer then immediately reuse the Elemental Skill before any Normal Attacks. This releases a Level 0 Cryo Shattering Pressure for constant Cryo application. Use this in Freeze teams where you want high Cryo uptime for Blizzard Strayer CRIT Rate stacks.
• Use your Elemental Burst to reset the Skill cooldown: The Subnautical Hunter state cuts Skill cooldown by 70%, meaning you can chain rapid Shattering Pressure hits in a short window. Use this window for your highest-damage burst phase.
• Always set up Superconduct before his big hits: If using a Physical team, make sure an Electro character like Fischl has applied Electro so the Superconduct reaction has gone off before you land Shattering Pressure. This shreds Physical RES and can increase Freminet’s Physical damage substantially.
• Set up Hydro before Shattering: Ensure Xingqiu or Yelan’s Hydro is applied to enemies before using Freminet’s Elemental Skill. This creates Freeze first, then Shatter, activating his Ascension 4 passive for the 30% bonus damage window.
• Stay on field during Subnautical Hunter mode: Switching characters will immediately cancel the buff. Plan your rotation so Freminet gets his full burst window without accidentally swapping.
• Energy Recharge is key before other stats: Until you hit around 140–160% ER, Freminet’s burst will feel unreliable. Prioritize ER on your artifacts or weapon until this threshold is met, especially at C0.

Freminet Lore and Story Background

Freminet is the youngest of the three siblings who operate under the Fatui’s House of the Hearth in Fontaine. Unlike Lyney and Lynette, who work as magicians in the public eye, Freminet prefers to stay out of the spotlight. He is known around Fontaine as a renowned diver, highly skilled at navigating the underwater regions that cover much of the nation.

His design reflects his personality – quiet, calm, and focused. He carries a small penguin-shaped diving suit called Pers, which is central to his Elemental Skill abilities. Despite appearing distant and cold to outsiders, Freminet has a kind and genuine heart beneath his reserved exterior. He cares deeply about his family and follows the orders of the Father of the House of the Hearth alongside his siblings. His birthday falls on September 24, and his constellation is called Automaton, a fitting name for someone who is precise, methodical, and efficient.

Freminet vs Other Physical Cryo DPS Characters

Freminet fills a specific niche in the Cryo Claymore DPS space. The most natural comparison is with Eula, the 5-star Cryo Claymore who is widely considered one of the strongest Physical DPS units in the game. Eula deals higher raw damage thanks to her 5-star scaling and her devastating Elemental Burst. However, Freminet is a free-to-play-friendly 4-star who is available from the banner at a much lower resource cost and provides a different, more skill-based rotation through the Pers system.

Freminet is also more flexible than Eula. He can be built either as a Physical DPS or a Cryo DPS depending on the team you want to run. His Shatter-focused playstyle is truly unique in the game and offers a fresh gameplay experience that is different from any other character currently available. If you already own Eula, Freminet can still serve as a secondary option or a fun alternative for different team compositions.

If you are exploring other new characters coming to Genshin, you may also want to check out the best build for Alyosha or plan ahead with a look at the best weapons for Odette.

Is Freminet Worth Building?

Yes, Freminet is worth building if you enjoy on-field DPS characters with a unique skill-heavy rotation. He is a 4-star character, which means you can obtain multiple copies of him over time from banners, making constellation investment more realistic than for 5-star characters.

He brings a genuinely distinct playstyle through the Pers system and the Shatter reaction, which almost no other character uses. His Fontaine exploration utility with reduced underwater Stamina is a bonus that makes daily exploration more comfortable. If you already have strong supports like Xingqiu and Fischl, he slots in naturally and can hold his own in most content including the Spiral Abyss when properly built.

He is not the meta-defining powerhouse that some 5-star characters are, but he is a solid, fun, and lore-important character that fans of Fontaine’s story will want to invest in.

Freminet Genshin Impact FAQ