Genshin Impact Prune Build Guide: Anemo Support Teams, Weapons, And Artifacts

Prune profile

Anemo Catalyst - 4-star Anemo Catalyst support and off-field Swirl enabler. Check these basics before choosing artifacts, weapons, and teams.

Prune character artwork from the HoYoLAB Wiki profile.

Prune Character Profile

Use this profile check before choosing artifacts or weapons. The build changes sharply if the character is acting as a field carry, off-field support, healer, or reaction enabler.

Element
Anemo

Weapon
Catalyst

Rarity
4-Star

Role
4-star Anemo Catalyst support and off-field Swirl enabler

Region / Group
Mondstadt

Ascension Stat
ATK

Prune Best Build Snapshot

The snapshot below is the current recommended build path. Use it as a starting point, then adjust around Energy needs, team role, and artifact substats.

How Prune's Kit Works

Prune's best value is utility compression. She is not trying to replace premium Anemo supports; she gives Swirl, off-field hits, and easier Hexerei team building for accounts that need a flexible 4-star option. The most important habit is to make the team support that pattern instead of forcing a generic stat build onto the character.

• Badaboom! Hexbuster Hammer: Normal Attack Performs up to 3 attacks by swinging the Banehunter Oathhammer, dealing Anemo DMG . Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina and performs an upward hammer swing, dealing Anemo DMG to opponents in front. Plunging Attack Calling upon the power of Anemo, she plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Anemo DMG upon impact with the ground.
• Ring-A-Ding-Ding! Hexhunter Chime: Unleash the wind's might to defeat the evil witch and save Descartes! Prune strikes the Witchlure Bell with her Banehunter Oathhammer, dealing Anemo DMG . If Prune triggers Swirl on an opponent using this attack, Ring-A-Ding-Ding! Hexhunter Chime will be changed to Clang Clang! Witch-tribution Comes! for the next 6s. Clang Clang! Witch-tribution Comes! Prune's hammer is now enshrouded by the element involved in the p
• The Bell Tolls! The Hunt Is On!: Prune gently swings the Witchlure Bell, dealing Anemo DMG to nearby opponents. After this, the Bell will enter the Hunter-Seeker mode. Witchlure Bell: Hunter-Seeker In this mode, the Witchlure Bell will follow the current active character, attacking surrounding opponents at intervals and dealing AoE Anemo DMG . This DMG is considered Elemental Burst DMG. "Descartes might be an imaginary friend, but that doesn't mean
• Verdict and Punishment: During the Elemental Burst The Bell Tolls! The Hunt Is On! , after the Witchlure Bell in Hunter-Seeker mode deals DMG to an opponent, if this DMG triggers Swirl on an opponent, it will also summon a Banehunter Oathhammer that will deal 150% of Prune's ATK as DMG to them, with the DMG Type matching the Elemental Conversion from the Swirl. This DMG is considered Elemental Burst DMG.
• Tolling Synchronicity: After Prune hits an opponent with the Banehunter Oathhammer that has undergone Elemental Conversion, other nearby party members will gain the Tolling Rally effect for 5s: When Normal, Charged, or Plunging Attacks, or Elemental Skills and Bursts deal DMG to opponents, that attack's DMG will be increased based on the portion of Prune's ATK in excess of 2,000 when they become affected by the Tolling Rally effect. Every
• Witch's Eve Rite: Witchseeker's Vow: After completing Witch's Homework: Of What Is Contested , Prune becomes a Hexerei character. When the party includes at least 2 Hexerei characters, you gain the Hexerei: Secret Rite effect, which enhances Hexerei characters. Hexerei: Secret Rite After a Hexerei character in the party affected by the Tolling Rally effect triggers an Elemental Reaction on an opponent, Prune's ATK is increased by 60% for 5s. If the Elem

Prune Skill Animation Preview

Use these previews to check timing, field movement, and the kind of window the rotation has to protect.

Badaboom! Hexbuster Hammer combat preview shown on Prune HoYoLAB Wiki profile.

Ring-A-Ding-Ding! Hexhunter Chime combat preview shown on Prune HoYoLAB Wiki profile.

Prune Talent Priority

Talent investment should follow the role. If your account is still testing teams, level the main combat or support talent first and delay expensive crowns until the rotation feels stable.

Icon	Talent	Build Note
	Badaboom! Hexbuster Hammer	Core combat talent for the build.
	Ring-A-Ding-Ding! Hexhunter Chime	Usually the most important talent when the build revolves around Skill state or support setup.
	The Bell Tolls! The Hunt Is On!	Burst investment matters when the rotation uses it every cycle.

Best Artifacts For Prune

Start with the set that matches Prune's actual scaling and team role. Do not force a weak 4-piece set just because it appears first; a transition set with stronger substats can be better while you farm.

Artifact Set	Use Case
Viridescent Venerer	Default support set when Prune can Swirl the team's damage element.
Celestial Gift	Hexerei or Anemo-buffing option when another setup makes VV less valuable.
Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City	Consider when another teammate already covers Celestial and Prune can provide extra team buffs.
Noblesse Oblige	Backup team-buffing set if the team lacks a Noblesse holder.

Prune Main Stats And Substats

Best Weapons For Prune

The first premium weapon listed is the character's signature or closest verified build anchor when current guide data supports one. Weapon icons are placed beside the names for quick recognition.

Weapon	Priority	Best Use Case
Angelos' Heptades	Premium ATK Catalyst	Useful for its very high ATK, but do not pull it specifically for Prune.
Oathsworn Eye	Best general 4-star	High Base ATK, ATK% secondary stat, and ER help Prune reach her buff threshold.
Flowing Purity	Craftable 4-star	Accessible ATK% Catalyst when Oathsworn Eye is unavailable.
Hakushin Ring	Electro-team option	Can pull ahead in high-ER Electro teams.
Favonius Codex	Energy fallback	Only choose it when Prune or the team genuinely needs the extra particles.

Prune Rotation And Gameplay Loop

1. Apply the element you want Prune to Swirl.
2. Use Prune Skill to trigger Swirl and activate Viridescent Venerer.
3. Cast Burst when Energy is ready so the Witchlure Bell follows the active character.
4. Swap into the main damage dealer while TTDS, VV, or other buffs are still active.
5. Refresh Prune before resistance shred expires if the fight lasts longer than one window.

Best Prune Teams

The team examples below focus on roles and support logic. Swap units within the same job when your account has better builds, constellations, or weapons.

Anemo Support Core

BennettXianglingFurinaYelan

Prune + Bennett + Xiangling + Furina + Yelan Use Prune to shred Pyro or Hydro resistance and keep the main damage window smoother.

Hexerei Support

VarkaNicoleLohenLinnea

Prune + Varka + Nicole + Lohen + Linnea Pair her with another Hexerei unit when the shared passive is part of the account plan.

Electro-Charged Driver Support

FischlBeidouXingqiuKuki Shinobu

Prune + Fischl + Beidou + Xingqiu + Kuki Shinobu Prune helps swirl Electro and Hydro while the off-field units do most of the damage.

Budget Reaction Team

LisaKaeyaBarbaraXiangling

Prune + Lisa + Kaeya + Barbara + Xiangling A practical low-cost shell where Prune mainly supplies grouping-lite pressure, Swirl, and VV shred.

Prune Material Planning Notes

Farm ascension and talent gates before chasing perfect artifacts. A level-gated character with a perfect feather still feels unfinished.

Icon	Material	Planning Note
	Mora	Plan this before heavy artifact farming if it gates ascension or talents.
	Vayuda Turquoise Sliver	Plan this before heavy artifact farming if it gates ascension or talents.
	Winter Icelea	Plan this before heavy artifact farming if it gates ascension or talents.
	Treasure Hoarder Insignia	Plan this before heavy artifact farming if it gates ascension or talents.
	Vayuda Turquoise Fragment	Plan this before heavy artifact farming if it gates ascension or talents.

Is Prune Worth Building Or Pulling?

Prune is worth building if you need an Anemo support or Hexerei team filler. Do not chase constellations blindly; a C0 support build with Favonius or TTDS already covers many practical teams.

If you are spending wishes for this character, decide the team first, then the weapon or constellation plan. A strong signature weapon cannot fix a team that is missing reaction uptime, Energy, healing, shielding, or the right support slot.

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Before pulling for Prune, check pity, guarantee, UID, server, and package budget so the top-up step matches the account you actually play.

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Prune Constellation Value

Constellations should be treated as luxury upgrades until C0, the main weapon choice, and the team shell are settled. Early constellations are usually easier to justify for dedicated mains; C6 should not define the standard build.

Common Prune Build Mistakes

• Building full DPS before solving Energy and support uptime.
• Using Viridescent Venerer without Swirling the correct element.
• Putting Thrilling Tales on Prune but swapping to the wrong teammate.
• Expecting a 4-star support to replace Kazuha's grouping and buffing directly.
• Ignoring CRIT Rate on Favonius Codex builds.

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Prune Build Conclusion

Prune is a practical support, not a luxury damage project. Give her a clear job: VV shred, Energy, TTDS buffing, or Hexerei activation. Once that job is reliable, only then consider more personal damage.