Gaming
Gaming is a cheap 4-star Pyro main DPS that punches way above his rarity: C0 already carries, and C6 just makes him smoother and stronger. He plays a leap-and-plunge style, so he pairs beautifully with Xianyun (plunge buff) and Bennett (ATK buff + healing). For weapons, the Battle Pass Serpent Spine is number one, but the craftable 4-star Fruitful Hook is also excellent. Prioritize a 4pc Marechaussee Hunter (his HP swings make CRIT easy) and enough Energy Recharge depending on whether Bennett is in the team.
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Serpent Spine
A Thousand Blazing Suns
Redhorn Stonethresher
Fruitful Hook
Tidal Shadow
Marechaussee Hunter
Crimson Witch of FlamesPriority substats: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate › Elemental Mastery › ATK%
E > Q ≈ NA — the Skill and plunge carry his damage, so level it first; Burst and Normal Attacks come after depending on the team.
Teams for Gaming
Bennett and Xiangling sustain his Pyro damage, Kazuha groups enemies and shreds RES, and the whole team is simple and easy to play.
Gaming's talents
Stellar Rend
Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes.
Charged Attack
Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous spinning attacks against all nearby opponents.
At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Bestial Ascent
After Gaming has used Bestial Ascent to rise into the air, if he immediately uses a Plunging Attack, he will use the especially powerful Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider instead.
Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider
The DMG from Plunging Attacks caused by Bestial Ascent is converted to Pyro DMG that cannot be overridden by other elemental infusions. Upon landing, Gaming will consume a fixed amount of HP. Gaming's HP cannot be reduced below 10% by this method.
Charmed Cloudstrider DMG is considered Plunging Attack DMG.
"Auspicious beasts leap high to pluck the greens — that symbolizes good fortune and knowing how to make some serious green, y'know — so may we all rise to new heights, one step at a time!"
Suanni's Gilded Dance
After bashing its target, Man Chai will roll to a nearby location before moving towards Gaming. When it links up with Gaming, Man Chai will leave the field and reset the CD for Gaming's Elemental Skill, Bestial Ascent.
While Wushou Stance is active, his resistance to interruption is increased, and when Gaming lands with Charmed Cloudstrider attack or completes the forward pounce attack from Bestial Ascent with over 50% HP, he will summon Man Chai again.
Each Gaming can only have 1 Man Chai on the field simultaneously.
This effect will be canceled once Gaming leaves the field.
"The gilded Suanni spits out fortune like a fireworks show! Hey, now that's what's called prosperity, when business is really 'booming'!"
Dance of Amity
Air of Prosperity
The Striding Beast
Does not take effect in Domains, Trounce Domains, or Spiral Abyss. Swift Stride does not stack.
Combat Rotation
- Open with the Elemental Skill (E) Bestial Ascent to leap into the air, then immediately Plunge to trigger Charmed Cloudstrider, which converts the damage into Pyro that can't be overridden by other elements.
- Activate the Burst (Q) Suanni's Gilded Dance at 60 Energy: enter Wushou Stance for 12 seconds, gaining a Pyro application, healing, and summoning Man Chai, who smashes the target for AoE Pyro DMG.
- During the 12-second Wushou Stance, keep chaining E into Charmed Cloudstrider — every time Man Chai returns to you it resets E's 6-second cooldown, letting you spam the Plunge almost nonstop.
- Stay above 50% HP when you land Charmed Cloudstrider or finish E's pounce so Man Chai gets resummoned automatically, keeping the loop unbroken.
- Weave in Normal or Charged Attacks whenever E is still on cooldown so you don't lose uptime while repositioning for the next Plunge.
- Once Wushou Stance ends (12s) or Energy runs out, fall back to spamming E (6s CD) plus basic attacks while you regenerate the 60 Energy needed for the next Burst.
- Repeat the whole cycle every time the Burst comes off cooldown (15s) to keep the solo-carry DPS loop running continuously.
Gaming constellations
When the Suanni Man Chai from Suanni's Gilded Dance meets back up with Gaming, it will heal 15% of Gaming's HP.
When Gaming receives healing and this instance of healing overflows, his ATK will be increased by 20% for 5s.
Increases the Level of Bestial Ascent by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
When Bestial Ascent's Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider hits an opponent, it will restore 2 Energy to Gaming. This effect can be triggered once every 0.2s.
Increases the Level of Suanni's Gilded Dance by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Bestial Ascent's Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider CRIT Rate increased by 20% and CRIT DMG increased by 40%, and its attack radius will be increased.
Base Stats (Lv90)
Character Profile
- Region: Liyue
- Voice Actors: JP 小松昌平 · EN Caleb Yen · KR Kim Yoon-gi · CN 谢莹
Other Pyro characters
Ascension materials
Total ascension materials to reach level 90 (talent books not included).
Talent scaling by level
Stellar Rend
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 83.9% | 165.8% | 200.9% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 79.0% | 156.3% | 189.3% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 106.6% | 210.8% | 255.5% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 127.9% | 252.9% | 306.5% |
| Charged Attack Cyclic DMG | 62.5% | 123.6% | 149.8% |
| Charged Attack Final DMG | 113% | 224% | 271% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 40.0/s | 40.0/s | 40.0/s |
| Max Duration | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s |
| Plunge DMG | 64.1% | 126.8% | 153.7% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 128%/160% | 254%/317% | 307%/384% |
Bestial Ascent
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider DMG | 230.4% | 414.7% | 489.6% |
| HP Cost | 15.0% Max HP | 15.0% Max HP | 15.0% Max HP |
| CD | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s |
Suanni's Gilded Dance
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suanni Man Chai Smash DMG | 370.4% | 666.7% | 787.1% |
| Skill Healing | 30.0% Max HP | 30.0% Max HP | 30.0% Max HP |
| Wushou Stance Duration | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s |
| CD | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
| Energy Cost | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Advanced frame data (official)
Elemental application ICD, gauge units and interruption resistance — official numbers rarely published anywhere.
Stellar Rend
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack 1-Hit | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 112.133 |
| Normal Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 105.699 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit | 1U | — | 142.608 |
| Normal Attack 4-Hit | 1U | — | 171.095 |
| Charged Attack Cyclic | 1U | — | 60 |
| Charged Attack Final Slash | 1U | — | 120 |
| Plunging Attack Collision | 0U | — | 35 |
| Low Plunge | 1U | — | 150 |
| High Plunge | 1U | — | 200 |
Bestial Ascent
| Hit | Gauge | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|
| Charmed Cloudstrider DMG | 1U | 150 |
Suanni's Gilded Dance
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suanni Man Chai Smash DMG | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 200 |
FAQ about Gaming
What is the best weapon for Gaming?
How much Mora to max out Gaming?
What are Gaming base stats at Lv90?
Voice actors
- 日本語: 小松昌平
- English: Caleb Yen
- 中文: 谢莹
- 한국어: Kim Yoon-gi
Ascension & Talent Materials
Ascension by phase
| Unlocks Lv | AR | Mora | Ascension & Talent Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 40 | AR 15 | 20,000 | |
| Lv 50 | AR 25 | 40,000 | |
| Lv 60 | AR 30 | 60,000 | |
| Lv 70 | AR 35 | 80,000 | |
| Lv 80 | AR 40 | 100,000 | |
| Lv 90 | AR 50 | 120,000 |
Talent — one skill to Lv10
Teachings of Prosperity
×3
Slime Condensate
×6
Guide to Prosperity
×21
Slime Secretions
×22
Philosophies of Prosperity
×38
Slime Concentrate
×31
Lightless Mass
×6
Crown of Insight
×1
Multiply by 3 for all three skills. · Mora: 1,652,500
Total Mora to max out: 5,377,500
Official name in other languages
Wish banner history
Release date
Released: Jan 29, 2024 · Version 4.4
Voice Lines & Comments
Birthday
So a little birdie told me that it's your birthday today... When were you planning on telling me? Tsk... Anyway, I went ahead and made a reservation at Xinyue Kiosk. Eight dishes, a soup, and as much rice as you can eat, with Longevity Buns and Tong Sui for dessert. Plus I invited all your friends along. Uh, and I also put together a little birthday wushou dance for you — nothing extravagant, just a bit of fun really — but yeah, I hope you like it!
Self-Introduction
Hello
Hey, Boss! The name's Gaming — I'm a guard from the Communications Office. So, all this needs shipping, right? No, no, you grab a seat and have some tea — I'll get these packed up for you, no problem. It'll only take me a minute, then we can get the delivery scheduled. Oh! And if you ever wanna book a Wushou Dance, me and my crew are available in a heartbeat! The troupe's called the Mighty Mythical Beasts, and I'm the head, hehe, not to brag or anything.
About Gaming: Hometown
Ever been to Qiaoying Village? I grew up there. It's a big tea-growing region — Sunglo and Single-Origin Yauwan both come from there. You know what, no time like the present — I got a box of totally dope Single-Origin here, let's get to a teahouse and brew us a pot right now! I'll get some nibbles too, my treat!
About Gaming: This Day and Age
The fact that I'm able to put food on my plate, and still have the time and energy to focus on my Wushou Dancing, in this day and age... it's all thanks to the folks who've supported me along the way. So I owe it to them to put a hundred and ten percent into this job. Of course, no one's complaining if I still manage to find time to do them the occasional favor and take them for dim sum, haha!
More About Gaming: I
I'm the best wushou-dancer in the Secure Transport Agency, and the busiest guard in the wushou-dancing community, how 'bout that? That do anything for ya?
More About Gaming: II
You can tell if someone's a pushover just by looking at their basic kung fu skills: horse stance, kicks, splits, jumps, tumbling... If you can't even hack those, hoo boy. Best-case scenario, you might fall off a high pole during a wushou dance and be bedridden for a couple of weeks. Worst-case scenario, you run into bandits on a delivery run and you can't fight 'em off. Definitely lose the cargo, probably your life too... Scary thought, huh? Yeah, I thought so too — that's why I said it to the other guys in the agency to persuade them to train with me! Hahaha.
More About Gaming: III
They're delicate y'know — the wushou head and blanket, the drums, the cymbals — and I practice a lot, so they deteriorate pretty quickly. You gotta be diligent about maintaining that stuff, and it costs a lot of Mora. Then there's the meals out with friends, gift-shopping for birthdays and festivals, spotting my buddies a few Mora when they're strapped for cash... It all adds up. And that's how I blow through pretty much my whole salary every month.
More About Gaming: IV
My dad keeps hoping I'll come 'round to the idea of him teaching me how to do business one day. He doesn't seem to realize that the whole reason I left my hometown in the first place is 'cause I've already figured out what's best for me. Firstly, I wanna show him that my wushou dancing isn't just a phase — I'm gonna make a name for myself or die trying! Secondly... I'm done clashing with him all the time. I don't hate the guy, I mean, he's still my dad and everything, it's just... every time he opens his mouth, it's a verbal assault, and I'd rather stay out of his line of fire!
More About Gaming: V
This bruise here's a fresh one, got it when I was practicing my kicks the other day... And this bump showed up after I took a knock during a somersault. That was last month, and it's almost healed now. This scar right here, though, that was a doozie and a half. I had a bad fall the first time I was practicing on the high pole — cut myself up pretty bad. There was so much blood, I thought my wushou dancing career was over before it began... I've had some near misses since then, but thankfully nothing serious. I'm still up to it... Just gotta keep at it...
About Us: Show of Support
When I'm not on a delivery run, I do wushou dancing on the streets of Liyue Harbor. Do you think you could come along and watch sometime to support me? No, no, it's completely free. As long as people are entertained, I'm a happy guy.
About Us: Dim Sum Time
Always remember that you can rely on your friends. When the going gets tough, don't soldier on alone — just get in touch and I'll be there! Oh — but hopefully it won't come to that, knock on wood! Here's hoping that next time you get in touch, everything's peaches and cream, and you just need a dim sum buddy!
Thoughts About Other Characters
Xiangling
Pretty much everything Chef Xiangling cooks is a winner, but my favorite has to be her Black-Back Perch Stew. I always try to rinse off the molten lava sauce before each bite, but I'm still like "ss, ah, ss, ah" trying to cool my mouth down, hahaha! Worth every bite though, and they do generous portions — you can see why it's Wanmin's signature dish. I'll be back for my next fix soon!
Xingqiu
The Feiyun Commerce Guild's a longtime client of the Secure Transport Agency. The older brother's the one who usually takes care of business with us, but there was one time when Xingqiu piped up with a question for me. So I start rambling away, giving him all the routes and delivery dates for all their recent orders... Turns out all he wanted to know was when the Wanwen Bookhouse is getting their next delivery in, hahaha...
Chongyun
I heard that guy's got a "pure-yang spirit"? Where I'm from, we call that heatiness. Dude needs to drink more herbal teas, for real.
Keqing
It's all thanks to the Yuheng that we don't get so many bandits on the road between Liyue Harbor and Yilong Wharf anymore. She's the one who spearheaded the crackdown on all that. ...You think my job's at risk, huh? Haha, they ain't gonna get rid of me that easily. Sure, maybe there's no more bandits to fight, but you're always gonna need a strong pair of arms to lug the cargo around.
Baizhu
Working as a guard and doing Wushou Dancing means I have a pretty injury-prone lifestyle. Good thing is, Dr. Baizhu's medicine is always there to save the day. Seriously, it's like the one thing people should pack before going on a long journey or family vacation. My workmates at the Secure Transport Agency always get me to bring some back for them when I come to Liyue Harbor.
Qiqi
Ah, Qiqi, the lovable munchkin. She's convinced that all my accidents are due to stiff joints, so whenever I'm at Bubu Pharmacy stocking up on medicine, she makes me do some stretches with her to limber me up, haha. It's easy, wanna try? Ok, after me: One, two three, four; two, two, three, four...
Yun Jin
Yun Jin's a huge inspiration to me! Everyone agrees that she's a fantastic singer, from the experts to the casual listener. Incredible. If the Mighty Mythical Beasts ever get half as successful as the Yun-Han Opera Troupe... don't pinch me, 'cause I won't wanna wake up!
Xinyan
Xinyan's music is fire! No pun intended. Man Chai goes crazy for it — always gets him moshing away like a mad gremlin. I'd love to do a joint show together one day. "Roaring Beasts: A Rock 'N' Roll Wushou Dance." Whaddya think, has it got legs?
Xianyun
Aunty Xianyun always has my back. Once, she saw that my Wushou head was looking a little worse for wear, and instantly said she could make, like, ten more for me, all twice my size. She was pretty insistent — it took me forever to talk her down to just remodeling the one I already had... And boy, is this an improvement! It looks way more impressive, it's much lighter, and the lion blanket constantly rustles in the air like there's an adeptal wind making it dance. I couldn't be happier with it!
Zhongli
Mr. Zhongli seems like the kind of guy who had an expensive education. Seems like whenever I make a delivery to a teahouse or opera house, he's always there drinking tea, listening to the storyteller, and looking like the smartest guy in the room. Dude, I once overheard him talking to someone about tea — I was like, man, if he ever got talking to my dad, that conversation would go on all night...
Charlotte
Oh, yeah, yeah, the journalist, I know who you mean! All the Fontainians in Yilong Wharf read The Steambird, and sometimes I take a peekski too. Seems like all the best articles have her name on them. Wait! And you were on the front page once! That was you, right?
Lan Yan
Being friends with Lan Yan is a food-lover's dream! You've gotta ask her to take you into the mountains to try the local dishes. There's even a place where you can bring your own ingredients. Just tell her Gaming told you about it, and she'll know the one. Oh, the mountain roads are hard to navigate, so you'll definitely need her to lead the way. Don't want you getting lost out there! Anyway, eat as much as you want, okay? The boss is my friend, so just put it on my tab and call it a day!
Hobbies & Personality
Gaming's Hobbies
When you go for tea but stay for the dim sum, we call that "yum cha." What you wanna do is get some sweet dim sum and some savory dim sum — gotta make it a balanced meal — and order a mix of ready-made dim sum and made-to-order dim sum, so that you can snack on dim sum while you're waiting on your other dim sum... Funnily enough, I never need lunch on a dim sum day. Lemme know when you're free, I'll take you some time! And don't be afraid to order a bit of everything, you can always pack up the leftovers and take them home.
Gaming's Troubles
How much!? ...Alright fine, I'll bite the bullet on the service charge, but I'm not paying extra for a few wet wipes, okay? Matter of fact, I brought my own, so you can keep 'em!
Favorite Food
I was a little monster when I was a kid. I'd get into trouble, then refuse to apologize, and my exasperated mom would say "I wish I'd given birth to a chunk of char siu instead of you!" Now every time I eat char siu, it makes me think of her...
Least Favorite Food
Everyone says I have weird taste... Call me crazy, but all I want is for my fowl to taste like fowl, and my fish to taste like fish.
Feelings About Ascension
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
Whoa, is this all for me? Dang, how much did this put you out? You shouldn't have...
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
Oh man, you're trusting me with a lot of power here. But I promise you, it's in good hands. I'm gonna ramp up my kung fu training and hustle hard, watch me!
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
If I can guard shipments, I can guard people. Since you seem to trust me, how 'bout I be your bodyguard from now on?
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
Thanks for doing the lion's share of the work to get me this far. I know better than to promise I can guarantee your safety in your future travels, but you'd better believe I'll bust a gut trying to help you achieve your dreams!
Receiving a Gift
Receiving a Gift: I
Dang, are you secretly a god? Because this tastes like heaven! No joke. I'm calling you "kitchen god" from now on.
Receiving a Gift: II
You made this yourself? Wow. You're too good to me! Seriously, you are an amazing cook.
Receiving a Gift: III
I'm a big believer in owning your mistakes and taking criticism on the chin... So next time I upset you, there's no need to go to all this trouble — you can just smack me in the face instead!
Source: official HoYoverse Fetter (friendship) voice-lines — Genshin Impact
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Can restore HP for the team via Air of Prosperity.
- Has Interruption Resistance while using Suanni's Gilded Dance — hard to stagger or interrupt mid-combo.
- The elemental infusion from Bestial Ascent cannot be overridden by another element mid-fight.
- Buffs the whole team's DMG/stats via The Striding Beast, with no elemental restriction on party composition.
- The core mechanic (via Suanni's Gilded Dance) scales with HP — HP% is also an easy-to-find substat, and the character usually comes with high survivability too.
- 4★ (Claymore) — obtainable via the standard wish/banner, no need to pull on a limited banner.
- Since it scales with HP (via Suanni's Gilded Dance), it can't share ATK%-geared artifacts with other DPS — needs a separate HP-focused artifact/weapon set.
- The ascension stat is just plain ATK% — no built-in CRIT/EM/DMG Bonus advantage like many other characters, everything has to be rolled from scratch on artifacts.
Role Rankings
Machine-classified by scanning mechanic keywords in the OFFICIAL skill text (not another site's opinion ranking). Characters whose weapon type is inherently elemental (e.g. catalysts, bows) may not show "Does this well" for On-Field even if they can still be played on-field — this is a limit of text-based detection.
| Character | Weapon | Artifact Set | Main Stats | Substat Priority | Where To Farm |
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GamingS
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Option 1
Option 2
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Sands: ATK% / EM
Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus
Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
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CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate › Elemental Mastery › ATK% |
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Guard of the Sword and Strongbox Secure Transport Agency, and the head of the "Mighty Mythical Beasts" Wushou troupe.
- Affiliation: Sword and Strongbox Secure Transport Agency
- Birthday (day/month): 12/22
- Specialty dish: Yummy Yum Cha
- Namecard: Gaming: Man Chai — Namecard style. "Don't stop believing, Man Chai. One day, we'll soar high, with nary a patched hole in our trousers."