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Similar to many otherGenshin Impactcharacters like Hu Tao and Yoimiya, Wanderer also should only be used when his Elemental Skill is active. Without it, his damage will be mediocre and not worth spending field time on. Wanderer’s Elemental Skill also enhances the damage of his Normal and Charged Attack, similar to how Yoimiya’s Pyro Infusion works.
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Other than this Elemental Skill system, Scaramouche also has other mechanisms that are worth noting, like his Ascension passive and how his Burst affects his Windfavored state. To ensure a correct use of Wanderer’s ability, here are some common mistakes players make when using Scaramouche inGenshin Impact.
6Not Leveling Up His Normal Attack
Wanderer may need his Elemental Skill to properly perform in combat, but his basic attack damage scales with both his Normal Attack and Elemental Skill talents. His Skill enhances the original damage provided from his Normal Attack, which means both need to be leveled equally.
Meanwhile, Wanderer’sElemental Burst has the lowest priority. It’s still important, but it can be leveled up after his Skill and Normal Attack are enhanced. However, if players choose to play Scaramouche as a Burst DPS instead, then his Skill and Normal Attack talents can be ignored.
5Not Knowing How To Manage His Kuugoryoku Points
When Scaramouche uses his Elemental Skill, he will enter theWindfavored state. He’ll be hovering for a maximum of 10 seconds, and his Normal Attack damage will be enhanced. As he’s now flying, he will gain a new stamina bar calledKuugoryoku Points. This point will slowly deplete as Scaramouche stays in this state. It will also reduce even quicker if players sprint or use the jump button. Once the Kuugoryoku Points run out, Wanderer will return to the normal state.
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Since players would want to maximize the duration of Wanderer’s Windfavored State, the sprint and jump button should only be used when it’s absolutely necessary. Players can also ensure Wanderercauses a Hydro Swirl when he casts his Elemental Skillto increase the Kuugoryoku Points by 20. Additionally, it’s important to note that Scaramouche’s Charged Attack will not consume any Kuugoryoku Points in the Windfavored State.
4Not Taking Advantage Of His Self Buff
Wanderer has a fun Ascension passive that grants himself a buff depending on which Element comes in contact with his Elemental Skill upon cast. He can trigger a maximum of two buffs among these four:
Because of this buff, Scaramouche andBennett became a highly favored pair inGenshin Impact. However, the rest of the bonuses should not be underestimated too. Cryo buff allows Scaramouche to play in a freeze comp with practically no Critical Rate stat (using 4pc Blizzard Strayer), Hydro bonus prolongs the duration of Wanderer’s Skill, while Electro ensures easy restoration for Scaramouche’s Energy.
If players manage to unlock Scaramouche’sfourthGenshin ImpactConstellation, he can now trigger up to three buffs simultaneously, and one of the three buffs are randomly granted, which means players don’t have to include an Element to get its buff.
3Not Knowing How Gales of Reverie Works
The other Ascension passive that Wanderer has is calledGales of Reverie. When Scaramouche hits an enemy in his Windfavored state, he may gain theDescent effect. This effect is indicated by a glowing arrow on Wanderer’s back. While the Descent buff is active, Wanderer’s next sprint will consume no Kuugoryoku Points. Additionally, he will also unleashfour Wind Arrows, each dealing damage based on 35% of his ATK.
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This passive grants a little damage boost, but the more important part of this feature is thatplayers have a free sprintto use.
2Underestimating Flat Damage Buff
Scaramouche can be played in either a Reaction team, or a mono team. In a mono team, players will not rely on Elemental Reactions to deal damage and will instead destroy the enemies with Wanderer’s raw damage. If Travelers choose to take this route, then it’s important to remember thatflat DMG buff works greatly on Scaramouche.
If players make a team thatconsists of flat DMG buffers like Yun Jinthen add units that grant Normal Attack DMG buffs like Thoma and Candace, Wanderer will deal some large damage from each of his Normal Attack hits. Faruzan also grants a flat DMG buff from her Ascension passive, which further emphasizes the importance of this type of buff.
1Using His Elemental Burst Wrong
When Scaramouche uses his Elemental Burst, he will deal five instances of Anemo DMG in quick succession. What players need to remember is tonot use Wanderer’s Burst when his Elemental Skill is active. Scaramouche’s ultimate will instantly end the Windfavored state, which is bad in most cases.
Later on, if Travelers obtain Wanderer’ssecondGenshin ImpactConstellation, then they shouldcast the Burst when Kuugoryoku Points is close to zero. This will enhance Scaramouche’s Burst DMG by up to 200%.
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