The Dandelion Knight rises! Jean is the workaholic glue that keeps the city of Mondstadt as the acting leader of the Knights of Favonius. No matter how small or large the task, from tracking down lost kittens to battling the likes of Stormterror, she is always sure to get the job done. Jean is an Anemo Sword user who can fulfill multiple roles in team compositions as both a high burst damage sub-DPS with crowd control as well as an extremely potent healer. Learn how to get the most of her variety of skills by reading this guide!
How to get Jean in Genshin Impact?
Jean is one of the base 5-star characters in the wish system in Genshin Impact which means that she is always potentially able to be rolled within the wish system using Primogems, assuming you are rolling on the Standard Wish or Character Event banners. While this means there is always the potential chance of rolling her, there is no way to outright guarantee her compared to character event rate ups. Keep rolling over time and eventually she shall grace you with her presence
1. Combat Info
→ Ascensions and Stats
| Ascension Phase | Level | Base HP | Base ATK | Base DEF | Special Stat (Healing Bonus) |
| 0✦ | 1/20 | 1,144 | 19 | 60 | — |
| 20/20 | 2,967 | 48 | 155 | ||
| 1✦ | 20/40 | 3,948 | 64 | 206 | — |
| 40/40 | 5,908 | 96 | 309 | ||
| 2✦ | 40/50 | 6,605 | 108 | 345 | 5.50% |
| 50/50 | 7,599 | 124 | 397 | ||
| 3✦ | 50/60 | 8,528 | 139 | 446 | 11.10% |
| 60/60 | 9,533 | 155 | 499 | ||
| 4✦ | 60/70 | 10,230 | 166 | 535 | 11.10% |
| 70/70 | 11,243 | 183 | 588 | ||
| 5✦ | 70/80 | 11,940 | 194 | 624 | 16.60% |
| 80/80 | 12,965 | 211 | 678 | ||
| 6✦ | 80/90 | 13,662 | 222 | 715 | 22.20% |
| 90/90 | 14,695 | 239 | 769 |
| Mora | Gems | Character Level Up Materials | Materials | Materials | |
| Ascension Cost (0 → 1) | 20,000 | 1 Vayuda Turquoise Silver | N/A | 3 Dandelion Seed | 3 Damaged Mask |
| Ascension Cost (1 → 2) | 40,000 | 3 Vayuda Turquoise Fragment | 2 Hurricane Seed | 10 Dandelion Seed | 15 Damaged Mask |
| Ascension Cost (2 → 3) | 60,000 | 6 Vayuda Turquoise Fragment | 4 Hurricane Seed | 20 Dandelion Seed | 12 Stained Mask |
| Ascension Cost (3 → 4) | 80,000 | 3 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk | 8 Hurricane Seed | 30 Dandelion Seed | 18 Stained Mask |
| Ascension Cost (4 → 5) | 100,000 | 6 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk | 12 Hurricane Seed | 45 Dandelion Seed | 12 Ominous Mask |
| Ascension Cost (5 → 6) | 120,000 | 6 Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone | 20 Hurricane Seed | 60 Dandelion Seed | 24 Ominous Mask |
→ Talents
Favonius Bladework-Normal Attack
Normal Attack
Performs up to 5 consecutive strikes.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of stamina to launch an opponent using the power of wind. Launched opponents will slowly fall to the ground.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 1-Hit DMG% | 48.33 | 52.27 | 56.2 | 61.82 | 65.75 | 70.25 | 76.43 | 82.61 | 88.8 | 95.54 | 103.27 |
| 2-Hit DMG% | 45.58 | 49.29 | 53 | 58.3 | 62.01 | 66.25 | 72.08 | 77.91 | 83.74 | 90.1 | 97.39 |
| 3-Hit DMG% | 60.29 | 65.19 | 70.1 | 77.11 | 82.02 | 87.63 | 95.34 | 103.05 | 110.76 | 119.17 | 128.81 |
| 4-Hit DMG% | 65.88 | 71.24 | 76.6 | 84.26 | 89.62 | 95.75 | 104.18 | 112.6 | 121.03 | 130.22 | 140.75 |
| 5-Hit DMG% | 79.21 | 85.65 | 92.1 | 101.31 | 107.76 | 115.13 | 125.26 | 135.39 | 145.52 | 156.57 | 169.23 |
| Charged | Attack | ||||||||||
| Charged Attack DMG% | 162.02 | 175.21 | 188.4 | 207.24 | 220.43 | 235.5 | 256.22 | 276.95 | 297.67 | 320.28 | 346.19 |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 20 | ||||||||||
| Plunging | Attack | ||||||||||
| Plunge DMG% | 63.93 | 69.14 | 74.34 | 81.77 | 86.98 | 92.92 | 101.1 | 109.28 | 117.46 | 126.38 | 135.3 |
| Low Plunge DMG% | 127.84 | 138.24 | 148.65 | 163.51 | 173.92 | 185.81 | 202.16 | 218.51 | 234.86 | 252.7 | 270.54 |
| High Plunge DMG% | 159.68 | 172.67 | 185.67 | 204.24 | 217.23 | 232.09 | 252.51 | 272.93 | 293.36 | 315.64 | 337.92 |
Gale Blade-Elemental Skill
Focusing the might of the formless wind around her blade, Jean releases a miniature storm, launching opponents in the direction she aims at, dealing massive Anemo DMG.
Hold
At the cost of continued stamina consumption, Jean can command the whirlwind to pull surrounding opponents and objects towards her front.
Direction can be adjusted.
Character is immobile during skill duration.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Skill DMG% | 292 | 313.9 | 335.8 | 365 | 386.9 | 408.8 | 438 | 467.2 | 496.4 | 525.6 | 554.8 | 584 | 620.5 |
| Stamina Consumption | 20 Per | Second | |||||||||||
| Max Duration | 5s | ||||||||||||
| CD | 6s |
Dandelion Breeze-Elemental Burst
Calling upon the wind's protection, Jean creates a swirling Dandelion Field, launching surrounding opponents and dealing Anemo DMG.
At the same time, she instantly regenerates a large amount of HP for all party members. The amount of HP restored scales off Jean's ATK.
Dandelion Field
- Continuously regenerates HP of characters within the AoE and continuously imbues them with Anemo.
- Deals Anemo DMG to opponents entering or exiting the Dandelion Field.
Wind Companion-1st Ascension Passive
Hits by Jean's Normal Attacks have a 50% chance to regenerate HP equal to 15% of Jean's ATK for all party members.
Let the Wind Lead-4th Ascension Passive
Using Dandelion Breeze will regenerate 20% of its Energy.
Guiding Breeze-Utility Passive
When a Perfect Cooking is achieved on a dish with restorative effects, Jean has a 12% chance to obtain double the product.
→ Talent Upgrade
| Talent Level | Required Ascension Level | Mora | Common Materials | Talent Level Up Materials | ||
| 1 → 2 | 2* | 12,500 | 6 Damaged Mask | 3 Teachings of Resistance | ||
| 2 → 3 | 3* | 17,500 | 3 Stained Mask | 2 Guide to Resistance | ||
| 3 → 4 | 3* | 25,000 | 4 Stained Mask | 4 Guide to Resistance | ||
| 4 → 5 | 4* | 30,000 | 6 Stained Mask | 6 Guide to Resistance | ||
| 5 → 6 | 4* | 37,500 | 9 Stained Mask | 9 Guide to Resistance | ||
| 6 → 7 | 5* | 120,000 | 4 Ominous Mask | 4 Philosophies to Resistance | 1 Dvalin’s Plume | |
| 7 → 8 | 260,000 | 6 Ominous Mask | 6 Philosophies to Resistance | 1 Dvalin’s Plume | ||
| 8 → 9 | 5* | 450,000 | 9 Ominous Mask | 12 Philosophies to Resistance | 2 Dvalin’s Plume | |
| 9 → 10 | 5* | 700,000 | 12 Ominous Mask | 16 Philosophies to Resistance | 2 Dvalin’s Plume | 1 Crown of Insight |
→ Constellation
2. Availability
→ Paimon's Bargains
→ Event Wishes
Jean has yet to appear as a boosted rate-up character. However, she is always able to potentially be wished for due to her nature of being in the base 5 star item pool where 5 star characters can be pulled. This includes:
- Standard Wish Wanderlust Invocation (Indefinite)
- Beginners' Wish (Indefinite until all 20 wishes have been made)
- All Character Event Wishes
3. Personality
The eldest daughter of the famed Gunnhildr Clan, Jean was raised from childhood to be an ideal knight and leader. No task is too small or too big to get her full attention and effort. Her legendary work ethic has endeared her to all of the citizens of Mondstadt, even if she sometimes goes overboard and has to be reminded to take some personal time for herself every once in a while. Her skill with the blade is nearly unparalleled, with only Diluc and Eula in her league amongst those in the City of Freedom. She wishes she was closer with her estranged sister Barbara, currently a deaconess of the church.
4. Appearance
Jean is a tall woman with an athletic build fitting for an ace knight. She has medium length blonde hair kept back in a ponytail with a black bow she can always be seen fidgeting with. She wears an ornate strapless shirt with blue, black, and red accents, underneath a dark blue tailcoat with gold linings and an insignia over her left shoulder. White tights ordained with a golden diamond pattern and white heels round out her outfit. Her vision can be found attached to her waist hanging from a golden chain.
5. Character Stories
→ Character Details
The Knights of Favonius are the protectors of Mondstadt, the swords and shields of the city.
In addition to keeping the city and the surrounding travel routes safe from the threat of wild monsters, the Knights' most important responsibility is maintaining order among Mondstadt's inhabitants.
Mondstadt is the City of Freedom, but unchecked freedom without any kind of rules only invites chaos and anxiety. Jean's understanding of this is the reason she remains diligent at all times, holding herself to impeccable standards.
However, she often finds that she exhausts her monthly quota of coffee within the first few days of the month as a result.
→ Character Story 1
The Gunnhildr Clan is the oldest family of knights in Mondstadt, dating back to even before the very first epic was written.
However, this long and proud lineage can also be a burden. Jean was raised by her mother to be the successor to the Gunnhildr Clan.
She was trained in all the things a knight must know and all the qualities they must exhibit, from discipline, etiquette, and conduct, to knowledge of history and ballads, as well as maintaining peak swordsmanship and physical fitness. Only by upholding this standard can Jean carry the mantle of the Gunnhildr Clan, whose motto is: "For Mondstadt, as always."
Some time ago, there was a joke commonly told in Mondstadt's taverns: A Gunnhildr learns to say "For Mondstadt, as always" before learning to say "mommy."
As a child, Jean once lifted her head up from the book she was reading, "Breeze Amidst the Forest - Ballad Selection," and saw the other children her age happily playing with pinwheels outside the window. The young Jean knew at that moment what her family motto meant to her.
Now, when she lifts her head up from her piles of paperwork and sees the next generation of children doing the same thing, Acting Grand Master Jean has no regrets about her years of service to that motto.
"You have to give your all to do the right thing. Always."
→ Character Story 2
"Master Jean is so reliable."
"If you ever run into trouble, seek Jean. She'll know what to do."
The denizens of Mondstadt, civilians and knights alike, all rely on Jean.
If someone needs help for the right reasons, Jean does not hesitate to render assistance. Be it a quarrel down at the market, a relationship issue... No matter how unrelated it might be to a knight's job... Jean gladly lends a hand whenever she can.
"The chance to help someone in need is reason enough for a knight."
To her, her knightly duty takes priority over her role as Acting Grand Master. She believes helping others herself is the best way to assist. She holds her fellow knights to the same standard.
Lisa the Librarian once suggested that Jean take a break and "enjoy some afternoon tea, as is befitting of a lady." However, to Jean, doing that which is befitting of a knight takes priority over doing that which is befitting of a lady.
"Jean is so reliable."
Such is the reputation Jean enjoys in Mondstadt. Her only gripe is that there are not enough hours in the day. She could never help all of those in need, even by forgoing sleep. The dedication and commitment required to become someone so reliable is unimaginable.
→ Character Story 3
Given everything that Jean has brought to her role as Acting Grand Master, people sometimes forget that there is, in fact, a Grand Master who is her superior.
This does not bother her in any way, though. Her role and title within the Knights of Favonius do not affect her work ethic in the slightest. Her passion, honesty, and meticulousness come from two things.
One is her education and training, which instilled in her a chivalrous spirit from a young age.
The other is the devoted teachings of Varka, the free-spirited Knight of Boreas and Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, currently dispatched on a crusade.
The effect the relaxed and unruly Knight of Boreas Varka has had on Jean's growth has been great.
"Grand Master, please take your job seriously. All of Mondstadt looks up to you."
"Well, you are my second-in-command, so helping me out is part of your job description. This way, I can focus on the really important things, wouldn't you agree?
"..."
He is the knight of new frontiers and legendary conquests, while she is the knight of maintaining peace and freedom.
Jean does not resent Varka; perhaps there is wisdom in his conduct. However, that Varka leaves undone falls on her shoulders, and it is then down to her to do the right thing.
Half a year ago, Varka led the elite knights of Favonius on yet another expedition away from Mondstadt.
An expedition — how typical of Varka's character.
"I'll leave things here to you. I mean, you've basically been doing my job for years now, anyway."
"Leave it to me, Grand Master."
After seeing the Grand Master off, Jean sat by the window and thought to herself:
Upon your return, I will show you a kinder, more prosperous, and more peaceful Mondstadt.
→ Character Story 4
The great tree at Windrise is where the first Dandelion Knight came to the end of her journey. She was Vennessa, the founder of the Knights of Favonius and the restorer of Mondstadt. She bade farewell to the city she had vowed to protect, leaving behind her legend and a single sapling.
After centuries of basking in the bliss of the thousand winds, this sapling grew into a towering tree. Jean was conferred the title of "Dandelion Knight" at the age of fifteen. The title of Dandelion Knight is also known as Lionfang Knight. Passed down through generations of knights, the title is bestowed upon only the most distinguished.
On the day she received the title, Jean excused herself from the celebrations that followed the conferment ceremony. As if following in the footsteps of her childhood hero, she went and stood before the great tree. The title of Dandelion Knight symbolizes Vennessa's legacy of resistance and benevolence. So how, Jean thought, could one such as herself be worthy of this honorable title?
More than a millennium had passed since Mondstadt's restoration. Did she really have what it would take to continue to protect this ancient and proud land of freedom? Beneath her outwardly mature visage lay the heart of a young girl, who had only just received the title and remained wholly unprepared for the task that lay before her. The wind blew from far away, and she felt it flow within her as it gently whisked away her doubts and worries, leaving her with an unwavering determination:
For Mondstadt, as always.
To become a warrior as kind and as determined as Vennessa; to fight for her people and for freedom... Yes, this was the true meaning of her simple family motto. To this day, whenever Jean feels weary or feels herself beginning to waver, she comes and stands before this tree and lets the wind console her once more. It carries away her fatigue, so that she may once more have the strength to carry on.
The great tree at Windrise marked the end of the first Lionfang Knight's journey. So too does it symbolize the beginning of Jean's.
→ Character Story 5
Master Jean has a secret.
The Gunnhildr Clan is a venerable knightly house. This prideful blood comes from Jean's mother, Frederica.
Jean's father on the other hand is Seamus Pegg, an adventurer famed throughout the continent. When he came to Mondstadt, he dusted off his past self and started anew with the Church of Favonius, and ascended to high office within it, becoming known as the Cardinal of Daybreak. The two lovers eventually parted ways. Young Jean, holding her mother's hand, would watch the silhouettes of her father and her sister, Barbara, grow ever more distant.
Later, Barbara would follow in her father's footsteps and join the Church of Favonius, becoming a deaconess much beloved by the people. Jean has always wanted to get closer to her younger sister by blood, but cannot bring herself to say anything when faced with Barbara's evasive eyes. Perhaps all-too-similar awkwardness is a sign that the sentiment is shared.
Master Jean has yet another secret.
No matter how many times she has read the historical classics, despite her title of Dandelion Knight, and though she has become the Acting Grand Master whom everyone relies on... Jean still loves romance novels. This is not for the years as a young girl that she missed amid her training and duties, or due to the rift that formed in her parents' marriage.
Jean simply yearns for the mutual attraction spoken in stories, for those emotions as subtle and fragile as spider-silk.
As a knight, she must put Mondstadt and the Knights of Favonius first.
But...
"If I too could..."
In her office, deep at night, Jean once again finishes reading "Vera's Melancholy."
"If I have the time, it should be fine to go to Cape Oath, just before daybreak... right?"
Lowering her head, Jean peeks out her window at the glittering stars above.
→ Jean's Daily Schedule - Ver. XVII
This schedule is accurate down to the minute.
From a morning run with Amber followed by a breakfast trip with Lisa on the way, to doing her own laundry by hand and settling her own change of clothes at night — all things great and small pack Jean's schedule rather tightly.
Every completed item is ticked off, while ones delayed due to external factors list the detailed whys and wherefores.
Next to the item "Mondstadt Public Facilities Review" — delayed due to a bout of illness — is written the following: "completed at 3 am, end-of-month book purchase award is canceled."
Jean sometimes thinks that inspiration for this schedule may have been the training program her mother drew up for her ten years ago.
→ Vision
If one were to go by skill alone, Jean has long become one of the best swordsmen in Mondstadt. But in Jean's heart, she would rather be a shield that defends freedom and song than a sword that cuts through corruption and darkness.
"Protecting" has always been tougher than "destroying." Around the time when she was promoted from Captain of her squad to Master of Knights, a huge challenge stood before her.
From without, the Fatui exerted diplomatic pressure, and from within, there were traitors — comrades of the former Inspector. Regrouping and finding a way to break through was no easy task.
But Jean was able to fend off the external pressure with one hand, and lead the Knights to smash the many plots of the Abyss Order and with the other, re-establishing the authority of the Knights of Favonius.
Jean will never forget the moment she received her Vision. At that moment, all seemed to grow quiet as she felt the breeze flow through her hand. The world seemed to fade away, save for the time-honored motto of the house of Gunnhildr:
"For Mondstadt, as always."
6. Namecard
HOW TO OBTAIN:Reach Friendship Level 10 with Jean
Description: The dandelion, also called "lion's fang" by some, is the flower most sensitive to the direction of the wind.
7. Constellation
8. Quests and Events
→ Archon Quests
- Prologue
- Act I: The Outlander Who Caught the Wind
- Knights of Favonius (Quest)
- Act II: For a Tomorrow Without Tears
- All parts
- Act III: Song of the Dragon and Freedom
- Abyss Mage (Quest)
- Hurdle
- Empty Abode
- Light Guiding Ceremony
- Calm Before the Storm
- A Long Shot
- Ending Note
- Chapter I
- Act IV: We Will Be Reunited
- Dishonorable Trial
→ Story Quests
- Leo Minor Chapter (Jean's personal questline)
- Act I: Master's Day Off
- All parts
- Trifolium Chapter (Klee's personal questline)
- Act I: True Treasure
- Who is Mondstadt's Strongest Fighter?
- A Very Volatile Treasure
- Aphros Delos Chapter (Eula's personal questline)
- Act I: The Spindrift Shall Never Return to the Sea
- Shadow of the Past
→ Events
- Invitation of Windblume
- Act II: Missive of Cloud and Fog
- Midsummer Island Adventure
- Part I: Mysterious Islands: Journey to the Unknown
- Part II: Summer Vacation: Proceed With Caution
- Part III: Dodo-King of the Sea: Lying in Wait
- Part IV: The Final Riddle: A Secret Uncovered
9. Character Interactions
Jean mentions the following characters in her voiceover lines
-Barbara
-Lisa
-Amber
-Kaeya
-Klee
-Albedo
-Varka
-Noelle
-Rosaria
-Diluc
-Sucrose
-Eula
Jean is mentioned by the following characters in their voiceover lines
-Albedo
-Amber
-Barbara
-Diluc
-Diona
-Eula
-Kaeya
-Klee
-Lisa
-Mona
-Ningguang
-Noelle
-Thoma
10. Trivia
Jean and Barbara are sisters by blood. However, their parents separated with Jean staying with her mom while Barbara was taken by her dad.
Jean is the owner of a pet tortoise
Jean, along with Diluc, are the only two people in Mondstadt aware of Venti’s true nature as the Anemo Archon Barbatos.
11. Explainer Video
12. FAQs
What is Jean’s best role?
Jean works exceptionally well as a main healer/utility character thanks to her great instantaneous healing ability in tandem with the fact her burst clear floor debuffs. Built properly however she can output huge bursts of damage as well, especially if you abuse the fact her Elemental Skill can cause fall damage if you angle enemies vertically enough.
What is Jean’s best Artifact set?
In almost all cases, you can’t possibly go wrong with 4PC Viridescent Venerer (15% Anemo DMG, 60% Swirl DMG and reduces Elemental RES of Swirled element by 40%) which grants an immense level of damage and utility and is one of the best supportive sets in the game. If you already have an Anemo character in the part with this set, you could also run 2PC Viridescent Venerer (15% Anemo DMG) and 2PC Noblesse Oblige (20% Elemental Burst Damage) in order to boost her damage even higher
What is Jean’s best Weapon?
Jean is very flexible in this regard and her best weapon depends on what your intended role for her in your party is. Just about anything with either %Atk or Energy Recharge can work well for her. For cheaper, easily attainable options, consider the Favonius Sword, or the Festering Desire if you managed to snag it during it’s event
13. Final Thoughts
Jean’s sheer versatility makes her a very valuable asset to any team composition, between healing capabilities , crowd control, as well as damage. She is very simple to build as well as being invaluable in high end content like the abyss thanks to being able to clear nasty debuffs with her Elemental Burst. Consider yourself very lucky you have the Dandelion Knight in your possession, wnds be willing!
