



3,812If used as a normal marksman, Gu Shi is solid , with high damage, some vulnerabilities and the ability to dispel buffs from enemies. If you wait and let him ascend through the phases, he gains enough penetration to rival any other marksman. With his awakenings both increasing his maximum penetration and making it faster to reach Gu Shi has the potential to knock Silas off his throne.


















Increases single target DMG by 20% and increases the DMG Multiplier of Soulblade by an extra 100%.
Max:
Increases single target DMG by 30% and increases the DMG Multiplier of Soulblade by an extra 100%.









Attack, speed and some Crit Chance should be enough to progress past this stage.
Calamity
Night TerrorThe goal here is to obtain over 90% Crit Chance whilst maintaining high speed and attack.
Warlord
Soulbound ArcanaGu Shi benefits from high penetration during the last stages of his ascensions allowing for more emphasis on Crit Damage in his build. He may also need health to ensure he can survive late game. If you do not care about his early damage, you can add more Crit Damage mainstats.
Wicked Vengance
Cataclysm