Role: On-Field Pyro DPS / Plunging Attack Carry
Best For: Players who enjoy an active Plunging Attack playstyle and want an accessible Pyro DPS that works especially well in Vaporize and Melt teams.
1. Recommended Artifacts
4-Piece Marechaussee Hunter — Recommended for Gaming because his gameplay naturally causes his HP to change, allowing him to activate the set’s CRIT Rate bonus consistently while focusing on his Plunging Attack damage.
Alternative: 4-Piece Crimson Witch of Flames can work well in reaction-focused teams, especially when Gaming consistently triggers Vaporize or Melt.
2. Recommended Weapons
Premium: Beacon of the Reed Sea
Alternatives: Serpent Spine, Redhorn Stonethresher, Rainslasher
F2P: Tidal Shadow
Gaming benefits strongly from weapons that provide CRIT, ATK, or Elemental Mastery depending on his team. Serpent Spine is a strong damage-focused 4-star option, while Rainslasher becomes particularly useful in Vaporize teams where Gaming can take advantage of its Elemental Mastery.
Tidal Shadow is a practical craftable option for F2P players and works naturally with Gaming because his teams commonly include healing.
3. Recommended Teams
Vaporize: Gaming + Furina + Xianyun + Bennett
Melt: Gaming + Citlali + Xianyun + Bennett
Vaporize Alternative: Gaming + Yelan + Xianyun + Bennett
Gaming works particularly well with Xianyun because she directly supports Plunging Attack gameplay while also providing teamwide healing. Furina can provide off-field Hydro application and a powerful teamwide DMG buff, making the two especially effective partners for Gaming.
Bennett is another useful teammate because his ATK buff can significantly increase Gaming’s damage during his on-field window. Hydro or Cryo teammates can then allow Gaming’s Pyro Plunging Attacks to trigger Vaporize or Melt.
4. Main Stats / Substats
Sands: ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus
Circlet: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate
Priority: CRIT → Energy Recharge as needed → Elemental Mastery / ATK%
ATK% is a reliable general Sands choice, while Elemental Mastery becomes more valuable when Gaming consistently triggers Vaporize or Melt.
When using 4-Piece Marechaussee Hunter, remember that the set already provides a substantial amount of CRIT Rate. This often makes CRIT DMG especially valuable when balancing his final stats.
5. Playstyle
Gaming’s main damage comes from the special Plunging Attack enabled by his Elemental Skill. His Skill launches him into the air after reaching an enemy, allowing him to perform a powerful Pyro Plunging Attack.
His Elemental Burst deals AoE Pyro damage and summons Man Chai. When Man Chai returns to Gaming, his Elemental Skill cooldown is reset, allowing him to repeatedly use his Skill and perform additional Plunging Attacks during the Burst window.
Set up your teammates’ buffs and off-field abilities first, then switch to Gaming and begin his Burst and Skill sequence. If you are playing a Vaporize or Melt team, make sure the appropriate elemental aura is available before Gaming’s important Plunging Attacks.
6. F2P
Gaming is a strong F2P-friendly DPS because his core Plunging Attack gameplay does not depend on owning a limited 5-star weapon.
Tidal Shadow provides an accessible craftable option, while other 4-star Claymores can perform well depending on the team and available refinements. His effectiveness also benefits significantly from accessible support characters such as Bennett.
F2P players should prioritize a strong Marechaussee Hunter set, enough Energy Recharge for reliable rotations, and balanced CRIT and offensive stats before worrying about premium weapon upgrades.
*StoryBillion Tip: Gaming’s damage is not built around ordinary Claymore attacks. His Elemental Skill and Burst are designed to let him repeatedly perform powerful Pyro Plunging Attacks, so set up your supports first and focus on fitting as many effective Plunging Attacks as possible into his main damage window.
