Jean Genshin Impact: Character Overview

Jean is a 5-star Anemo Sword user in Genshin Impact, acting as the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius. Jean is a flexible support and healer with the ability to deal massive Anemo DMG while also regenerating HP for her team. Her Elemental Burst, Dandelion Breeze, heals all members and cleanses status effects like Corrosion and Burning, making her essential for tough battles.

This guide will explore Jean’s strengths, her best builds, weapons, and artifacts, as well as her ascension materials, talent priorities, and team compositions to ensure you get the most out of her potential in Genshin Impact.

Jean Genshin Impact

Jean Gunnhildr is the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius in Genshin Impact. She’s from the noble Gunnhildr Clan, which plays a big role in Mondstadt’s history and defense. Jean is known for her strong sense of duty and commitment, always putting her job first, even with all the responsibility on her shoulders.

Jean	Rarity	Element	Weapon	Role	Region
	5⭐	Anemo	Sword	Healer / Support / DPS	Mondstadt

Jean is a balanced hybrid between a healer and an Anemo sub-DPS, making her one of the most flexible characters in the game. Her high base ATK and healing bonus scaling allow her to fit multiple roles, whether as a healer, support, or even a Physical DPS. support while also dealing AoE Anemo DMG—making her indispensable in many team compositions.

Jean Stats & Ascension Materials

Jean’s ascensions focus on increasing Healing Bonus, which enhances her Elemental Burst’s healing effectiveness.

Jean Base Stats

Jean Ascension Costs & Materials

Jean requires Vayuda Turquoise, Hurricane Seeds, Dandelion Seeds, and Mask materials from Hilichurl enemies.

Jean’s ascensions enhance her Healing Bonus, making her one of the best healers in the game, while her high base ATK also ensures strong Swirl reactions and solid DPS output.

Jean Talents in Genshin Impact

Jean’s talents are focused on healing, crowd control, and Anemo damage, making her a hybrid support and DPS.

Talent	Effect
Favonius Bladework (Normal Attack)	Performs up to 5 consecutive slashes. Charged Attack launches enemies into the air with Anemo DMG.
Gale Blade (Elemental Skill)	Jean releases a miniature storm, launching enemies away and dealing massive Anemo DMG. Holding the skill pulls surrounding enemies towards Jean before launching them.
Dandelion Breeze (Elemental Burst)	Creates a swirling dandelion field that heals all party members, removes debuffs, and deals AoE Anemo DMG. It also infuses characters inside with Anemo.
Wind Companion (Passive 1)	Jean’s Normal Attacks have a 50% chance to regenerate HP equal to 15% of her ATK for all party members.
Let the Wind Lead (Passive 2)	Using Dandelion Breeze restores 20% of its Energy, reducing cooldown times significantly.
Guiding Breeze (Passive 3)	When Jean achieves Perfect Cooking on a restorative dish, there is a 12% chance to obtain double the product.

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Jean Constellations

Jean’s constellations significantly improve her crowd control, healing efficiency, and team-wide buffs.

Constellation	Effect
Spiraling Tempest (C1)	Increases pulling speed and DMG of Gale Blade by 40% after holding for more than 1s.
People’s Aegis (C2)	When Jean picks up an Elemental Orb or Particle, all party members gain 15% Movement SPD and ATK SPD for 15s.
When the West Wind Arises (C3)	Increases Dandelion Breeze level by 3 (Max upgrade: 15).
Lands of Dandelion (C4)	Enemies inside the Dandelion Field have their Anemo RES decreased by 40%, increasing Swirl damage.
Outbursting Gust (C5)	Increases Gale Blade level by 3 (Max upgrade: 15).
Lion’s Fang, Fair Protector of Mondstadt (C6)	Incoming DMG is decreased by 35% within Jean’s Dandelion Field. Upon leaving the field, this effect lasts for 3 attacks or 10s.

Jean is already strong at C0, but her best constellations are C2 (People’s Aegis) for attack speed boosts and C4 (Lands of Dandelion) for stronger Swirl reactions.

Best Jean Builds in Genshin Impact

Jean is a versatile Anemo character who can fill multiple roles in your team, from healer and support to DPS. Her Elemental Burst and Elemental Skill revolve around healing and dealing Anemo damage, making her an invaluable asset in many team compositions.

Genshin Impact Jean Build (Healer/Support)

This build focuses on maximizing Jean's healing abilities while providing Anemo damage support. Ideal for players who need a healer and crowd controller who also boosts overall team DPS.

Best Weapon	Best Artifacts	Main Stats
Favonius Sword	Viridescent Venerer (4pc)	Sands: Energy Recharge / ATK%
Freedom-Sworn	Noblesse Oblige (4pc)	Goblet: ATK% or Anemo DMG Bonus
Sacrificial Sword	Ocean-Hued Clam (4pc)	Circlet: Healing Bonus
The Black Sword	Viridescent Venerer (2pc) + Noblesse Oblige (2pc)	Substats: Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery > Crit Rate / Crit DMG

Recommended Substats:

• Energy Recharge: To maximize Jean's Elemental Burst uptime.
• Elemental Mastery: Boosts the damage of Swirl reactions.
• Crit Rate / Crit DMG: Increases overall damage potential, especially if you want a balanced build that deals decent damage while healing.

Genshin Impact Jean Build (DPS / Physical DMG)

This build focuses on maximizing Jean’s physical damage, making her a reliable DPS character. It enhances her normal attacks, dealing significant damage while also providing some healing when needed.

Best Weapon	Best Artifacts	Main Stats
Aquila Favonia	Gladiator’s Finale (4pc)	Sands: ATK%
The Flute	Pale Flame (2pc) + Bloodstained Chivalry (2pc)	Goblet: Physical DMG Bonus
Prototype Rancour	Shimenawa’s Reminiscence (4pc)	Circlet: Crit Rate / Crit DMG
Black Sword	Shimenawa’s Reminiscence (2pc) + Gladiator’s Finale (2pc)	Substats: Crit Rate / Crit DMG > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Recommended Substats:

• Crit Rate / Crit DMG: Increases her overall damage potential.
• ATK%: Boosts her physical damage output.
• Energy Recharge: Helps with the Elemental Burst uptime for extra healing and support.

Best Weapons for Jean Genshin Impact

Jean benefits from swords that increase her ATK, Energy Recharge, and Crit Rate, which all enhance her healing or DPS potential.

Weapon	Base ATK	Bonus Stat	Effect
Freedom-Sworn	542	Crit Rate	Boosts Jean's elemental damage and increases her Elemental Mastery, making her a solid support weapon.
Favonius Sword	510	Energy Recharge	Generates energy for the team and increases Elemental Burst uptime. Essential for a healer/support role.
Sacrificial Sword	454	Energy Recharge	Allows Jean’s Elemental Skill to be used more frequently, which is essential for healing and generating energy.
Aquila Favonia	608	ATK%	Increases Jean’s physical damage significantly, making it ideal for her DPS build.
The Flute	510	ATK%	Increases ATK and adds bonus damage on critical hits. A solid option for boosting both DPS and healing.

Best Artifacts for Jean in Genshin Impact

For Jean, artifact sets focus on boosting healing, Anemo damage, or physical damage depending on your build.

Artifact Set	Bonus Effect
Viridescent Venerer (4pc)	Reduces Anemo resistance and boosts Anemo DMG, making it perfect for support builds or swirl reactions.
Noblesse Oblige (4pc)	Increases Elemental Burst DMG, which is useful for boosting Jean's healing and overall damage output.
Ocean-Hued Clam (4pc)	Boosts healing output and converts healing into additional damage, great for Jean's supportive role.
Gladiator’s Finale (4pc)	Increases physical damage, boosting Jean’s damage output when using a physical DPS build.
Pale Flame (2pc) + Bloodstained Chivalry (2pc)	Provides a Physical DMG boost and increases Jean’s ATK when using her Elemental Skill.

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Best Teams for Jean in Genshin Impact

Jean fits well in teams where healing, crowd control, and elemental reactions are key. Here are some ideal team compositions:

Swirl Reaction Team

Jean’s Anemo abilities can help trigger powerful Swirl reactions, spreading the effects of Pyro, Cryo, Electro, or Hydro across multiple enemies.

• Jean (Anemo - Support): Provides healing and groups enemies with Elemental Burst.
• Mona (Hydro - Burst Support): Amplifies damage with Omen and provides Hydro application for vaporize or swirl.
• Xingqiu (Hydro - Sub-DPS): Provides Hydro application for elemental reactions and additional damage reduction.
• Fischl (Electro - Sub-DPS): Applies Electro for Swirl and provides off-field damage.

Physical Damage Team

In this composition, Jean serves as the Physical DPS, while the team focuses on damage amplification.

• Jean (Anemo - DPS): Deals high physical damage with normal attacks.
• Bennett (Pyro - Support): Provides ATK buffs and heals.
• Zhongli (Geo - Support): Provides shields and additional crowd control.
• Albedo (Geo - Sub-DPS): Adds off-field damage while providing defense boosts to the team.

Jean Skill Priority

• Elemental Burst – Dandelion Breeze: Jean's Elemental Burst is a key part of her healing and crowd control. It not only heals allies but also deals Anemo damage to enemies, making it essential to level up.
• Elemental Skill – Gale Blade: Jean's Elemental Skill provides an AoE Anemo attack and heals nearby allies, so it's essential for maximizing energy generation and healing. Upgrade second.
• Normal Attack – Favonius Bladework - Maid: While her Normal Attacks are effective in her DPS build, they’re not a priority for her healing or support role. Upgrade last unless focusing on physical damage.

Genshin Impact Jean Outfits

Jean has three distinct outfits in Genshin Impact, each showcasing her style and personality. These outfits can be purchased or unlocked through in-game events, offering players the chance to customize her appearance.

Sea Breeze Dandelion

• Description: This is Jean's summer outfit, perfect for warm weather. Light, breezy, and elegant, it’s ideal for a seaside getaway.
• How to Obtain: This outfit is available for purchase in the Character Outfit Shop. Initially discounted to 1,350 Genesis Crystals during Version 1.6, the cost increased to 1,680 Genesis Crystals in Version 2.0.

Gunnhildr's Legacy

• Description: A classic knight’s ceremonial outfit, reflecting Jean’s noble heritage. This outfit fits her role as the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius.
• How to Obtain: Unlocked upon obtaining the Jean character. Additionally, this outfit was given through in-game mail during Version 2.4.

Favonian Devotion

• Description: Jean’s original attire. Neat and practical, it reflects her commitment to chivalry and her duties as a knight.
• How to Obtain: Unlocked upon obtaining Jean.

Conclusion

In battle, Jean wields the power of Anemo, not just as a fierce warrior but as a healer who cares deeply for her allies. A true protector, she’s willing to face any storm, physically drained but never wavering, proving that her loyalty to the city is as strong as the winds she commands. Having trouble building Jean? Genshin Impact Boosting Services get you top artifacts, weapons, and resources — no grinding needed!

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• 21.02.2025 - Jean Genshin Impact: Character Overview published.