As a Genshin Impact veteran who’s punched through Abyss since 2020, I’ve been obsessed with Wriothesley—our first Cryo catalyst user who turns battlefields into ice rinks with those mechanical fists. 🤯 This Meropide prison warden isn’t just calculated; he’s a duke who treats prisoners like loyal subjects in his underwater kingdom. With Natlan’s 2025 update flooding us with new weapons, choosing the right catalyst for his HP-draining, punch-heavy style feels like matchmaking for a glacial gladiator. Let’s dive into the arsenal that makes his frosty jabs shatter enemies!
❄️ Top Weapon Picks for Maximum Ice Impact
Here’s my breakdown after testing every catalyst—ranked by how they make Wriothesley’s punches pop:
- Flowing Purity (4★ Craftable)
Best F2P gem! This thing’s passive is sneaky—triggering Elemental Skill gives 8-16% Elemental DMG bonus BUT slaps a Bond of Life (24% max HP). Clear that debuff with a healer like Bennett, and bam—extra buffs. Perfect for reverse-melt teams, though it plays hard-to-get with healing. 😅
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Pros: Free to craft, huge DMG potential
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Cons: Bond mechanic needs babysitting (bring Kokomi!)
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The Widsith (4★ Gacha)
Crit DMG queen! With 55.1% Crit DMG and random buffs (ATK boost, Elemental DMG, or EM), she’s a slot machine of joy. When RNG smiles, those icy punches melt faces—literally. 🔥
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Pros: Massive crits, melt-team beast
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Cons: Unpredictable passive (that EM buff? Useless outside melt)
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Lost Prayers to the Sacred Winds (5★ Standard)
Slow-burn sweetheart. Gives CRIT Rate and stacks DMG bonus over time, but Wriothesley rarely stays on-field for 16 seconds. Still, for quick-swap comps, she whispers, “Crits, darling?” 🥶
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Pros: Reliable stats, no gimmicks
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Cons: Passive wasted in fast rotations
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Ballad of the Boundless Blue (4★ Event-Exclusive)
Normal/Charged ATK superstar! Missed the event? Oof. This book boosts Energy Recharge and dishes 24-48% Normal ATK DMG—making Wriothesley’s combo game feel buttery. Sadly, it’s like a limited-edition vinyl: rare and nostalgic. 🎶
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Pros: Burst uptime, attack spam bliss
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Cons: Unobtainable now (RIP new players)
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Blackcliff Agate (4★ Paimon’s Bargains)
Old but gold! This classic gives Crit DMG and ATK boosts on enemy defeat—AOE scenarios make it sing. Against bosses? She shrugs. Still, for 24 Starglitter, she’s a budget beast. 💰
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Pros: F2P-friendly, crit-focused
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Cons: Passive useless in single-target fights
❓ People Also Ask...
- Q: Is Wriothesley F2P-friendly?
A: Absolutely! Flowing Purity (craftable) and Blackcliff Agate (Starglitter) let him shred without spending a mora.
- Q: Which weapon suits melt teams best?
A: The Widsith or A Thousand Floating Dreams—their EM buffs turn Pyro supports like Xiangling into infernos.
- Q: Should I pull his signature weapon?
A: If you’re a whale? Go for it. Otherwise, 4-stars like Flowing Purity compete surprisingly well!
💎 Honorable Mentions
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Frostbearer (4★ Craftable): Early-game placeholder. Decent, but outclassed fast—like training wheels.
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Dodoco Tales (4★ Event): For OG players! Weaves Normal/Charged ATK buffs, but ATK% substat clashes with Bennett. 🎪
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Mappa Mare (4★ Craftable): EM-focused—only viable in reverse-melt. Otherwise, it’s bench material.
Wrapping up, Wriothesley isn’t just a prison warden; he’s a cryo conductor orchestrating frosty fury. Whether you’re F2P or rolling in 5-stars, these weapons let his mechanical fists dance across the battlefield. After months in Natlan’s lava fields, I still circle back to him—because sometimes, you just need to punch a Hilichurl into an ice sculpture. ❄️👊 What’s your go-to build?
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