Burn Builds for Early Zhong Kui — Why They Work

Fire seems overtuned? It’s more about windows. Zhong Kui’s long windups and ritual pauses give you sustained uptime if you manage distance and avoid tether greed.

Principles

• Uptime over burst: burn ticks while you reposition.
• Mid-range dance: baits Cleaving Arc instead of jabs.
• Save consumables: line them after Seal of Exorcism kneel.

Suggested Setup

• Fire-imbued weapon or talisman
• Stamina/roll recovery charm
• One anti-phantom item for emergency

Common Mistakes

• Greeding third hit after Arc
• Rolling late into shockwave step three
• Trying to parry phantom tethers

Patch notes may shift numbers, but the windows stay.