Artifact Set
Blizzard Strayer — Best Characters in 2026
Up to 40% free CRIT Rate against Cryo-affected or frozen enemies, which lets Cryo carries stack CRIT DMG instead.
Before you farm this set
The CRIT Rate disappears entirely against enemies that cannot be frozen or Cryo-affected.
Best Characters for Blizzard Strayer
- Ayaka Ayaka build guide →
- Ganyu Ganyu build guide →
- Kaeya Kaeya build guide →
- Wriothesley Wriothesley build guide →
How to get the most out of it
The 40% CRIT Rate only applies against Cryo-affected or frozen enemies. Always pair it with a Hydro unit; without Freeze the set is barely better than a generic 2-piece combination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use Blizzard Strayer?
It is best on Ayaka, Ganyu, Kaeya, Wriothesley. Up to 40% free CRIT Rate against Cryo-affected or frozen enemies, which lets Cryo carries stack CRIT DMG instead.
Is Blizzard Strayer worth farming?
Farm it if one of the characters above is a core part of your team. The CRIT Rate disappears entirely against enemies that cannot be frozen or Cryo-affected. If nobody in your roster uses it, your resin is better spent on a set that serves your carries.
Does Blizzard Strayer work at two pieces?
Two pieces still gives a useful stat bonus, and mixing 2-piece combinations is often the right call before you complete the four-piece. Correct main stats with an off-set piece usually beat a completed set with the wrong main stats.