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Introducing the Symphonist of Scents
The Genshin Impact Symphonist of Scents is a brand-new 5-star polearm in Genshin Impact. It was released in Version 5.6 and is primarily recognized as the signature weapon for Escoffier, a new Cryo 5-star unit from Fontaine. While it’s specifically designed to complement Escoffier’s kit, its impressive stats and effects make it a strong contender for other polearm-wielding characters as well. The weapon itself is quite solid, offering substantial CRIT DMG and ATK bonuses that are valuable for many damage-dealing and support roles.
Gathering Ascension Materials
| Material Type | Items Needed | Source / Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Materials | Dross, Sublimation, Spring, Essence of Pure Sacred Dewdrop | Echoes of the Deep Tides domain (Fontaine)Available on Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays | Primary weapon ascension material set |
| Mob Drops (Phantasms) | Drop of Tainted WaterScoop of Tainted WaterNewborn Tainted Hydro Phantasm | Dropped by Tainted Water-Spouting and Water-Splitting Phantasms | Found in Fontaine |
| Mob Drops (Aberrants) | Transoceanic PearlTransoceanic ChunkXenochromatic Crystal | Dropped by Fontemer Aberrants:- Armored Crabs- Ball Octopuses- Blubberbeasts- Hunter’s Rays | Found in Fontaine |
| Enhancement Ore | Mystic Enhancement Ore ×908 | Crafted or obtained via mining and quests | Required to reach Level 90 |
Ideal Characters for the Symphonist of Scents
While the Genshin Impact Symphonist of Scents is a phenomenal weapon on its own, it truly shines when paired with the right character.
Firstly, Escoffier is naturally the best character for this weapon, as it is her signature polearm. The weapon provides everything she needs, enhancing her off-field damage output with its CRIT DMG bonus and significantly increasing her healing capabilities through its ATK boosts. Given that her healing scales off her personal ATK, the Symphonist of Scents is an ideal choice for her.
Beyond Escoffier, several other polearm users can also make excellent use of this weapon:
| Character | Synergy with Symphonist of Scents | Role Notes |
|---|---|---|
 Iansan | Gains strong value from ATK bonuses and can trigger “Sweet Echoes” due to healing. CRIT DMG less effective if built purely as support. | Hybrid support/DPS healer |
 Xiangling | Benefits from both ATK and CRIT DMG, making this weapon a solid personal damage option, even if she doesn’t trigger the healing passive often. | Off-field Pyro DPS / sub-DPS |
| Xiao / Shenhe / Cyno / Arlecchino | All are ATK-scaling DPS characters who benefit greatly from high CRIT DMG and ATK stats. | Main DPS |
 Mika | Indirectly benefits through stronger ATK buffs to allies via healing. Enhances support potential. | Pure support / buffer |
 Chevreuse | Can trigger the passive consistently due to 12s healing duration. Works well in teams with snapshotting units like Fischl or Xiangling. Needs HP and ER considerations. | Support / Pyro enabler |
 Yaoyao | As a healer, she can activate the passive, but overall benefit depends on team composition and build. | Healer / support |
Overall, the Genshin Impact Symphonist of Scents is a versatile 5-star polearm that not only perfectly synergizes with Escoffier but also provides valuable stats and buffs for a range of other polearm characters, particularly those who scale with ATK or can benefit from its healing-triggered passive.
