Kaeya

Genshin Impact Kaeya Build

SwordSword
Sub DPS
Cryo

Kaeya Upgrade Materials

Ballad
Ballad
Spirit Locket of Boreas
Spirit Locket of Boreas
Shivada Jade Sliver
Shivada Jade Sliver
Hoarfrost Core
Hoarfrost Core
Calla Lily
Calla Lily
Treasure Hoarder Insignia
Treasure Hoarder Insignia

Kaeya Best Weapons

1
Peak Patrol Song
Primordial Jade Cutter
2
Peak Patrol Song
Mistsplitter Reforged
3
Peak Patrol Song
Light of Foliar Incision
4
Peak Patrol Song
Freedom-Sworn
5
Peak Patrol Song
Lion's Roar R5

Kaeya Best Artifacts

1
Emblem of Severed Fate
4
Emblem of Severed Fate
2
Blizzard Strayer
2
Blizzard Strayer
Noblesse Oblige
2
Noblesse Oblige
3
Emblem of Severed Fate
2
Emblem of Severed Fate
Noblesse Oblige
2
Noblesse Oblige
4
Noblesse Oblige
4
Noblesse Oblige
5
Instructor
4
Instructor

Kaeya Best Stats

Sands: Energy Recharge / ATK%
Goblet: Cryo DMG DMG
Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK%
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Best Kaeya Teams

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Kaeya Talents

Ceremonial Bladework

Normal Attack

Ceremonial Bladework

Normal Attack Performs up to 5 consecutive strikes. Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes. Plunging Attack Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging enemeies along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Frostgnaw

Elemental Skill

Frostgnaw

Unleashes a frigit blast, dealing Cryo DMG to enemies in front of Kaeya.
Glacial Waltz

Elemental Burst

Glacial Waltz

Coalescing the frost in the air, Kaeya summons 3 icicles that revolve around him. These icicles will follow the character around and deal Cryo DMG to enemies in their path for so long as they persist.

Kaeya Passives

Cold-Blooded Strike

Ascension 1

Cold-Blooded Strike

Every hit with Frostgnaw regenerates HP for Kaeya equal to 15% of ATK.
Glacial Heart

Ascension 4

Glacial Heart

Enemies Frozen by Frostgnaw will drop additional Elemental Particles. Frostgnaw may only produce a maximum of 2 additional Elemental Particles per use.
Hidden Strength

Passive

Hidden Strength

Decreases all party member's sprinting Stamina consumption by 20%.

Kaeya Constellations

Excellent Blood

Constellation 1

Excellent Blood

The CRIT Rate of Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG against enemies affected by the Cold or Frozen status effects is increased by 15%.
Never-Ending Performance

Constellation 2

Never-Ending Performance

Every time Glacial Waltz defeats an enemy, its duration is increased by 2.5s, up to a maximum of 15s.
Dance of Frost

Constellation 3

Dance of Frost

Increases the Level of Frostgnaw by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Frozen Kiss

Constellation 4

Frozen Kiss

Triggers automatically when Kaeya's HP falls below 20%: Creates a shield that absorbs damage equal to 30% of Kaeya's Max HP. Lasts for 20s. This shield absorbs Cryo DMG with 250% efficiency. Can only occur once every 60s.
Frostbiting Embrace

Constellation 5

Frostbiting Embrace

Increase the Level of Glacial Waltz by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Glacial Whirlwind

Constellation 6

Glacial Whirlwind

Glacial Waltz will generate 1 additional icicle, and will regenerate 15 Energy when cast.

Kaeya Ascension Costs

Rank
Lvl
Cost
Material
Material
Material
Material
1
20
20000
1Shivada Jade Sliver1
Shivada Jade Sliver
3Calla Lily3
Calla Lily
3Treasure Hoarder Insignia3
Treasure Hoarder Insignia
2
40
40000
3Shivada Jade Fragment3
Shivada Jade Fragment
2Hoarfrost Core2
Hoarfrost Core
10Calla Lily10
Calla Lily
15Treasure Hoarder Insignia15
Treasure Hoarder Insignia
3
50
60000
6Shivada Jade Fragment6
Shivada Jade Fragment
4Hoarfrost Core4
Hoarfrost Core
20Calla Lily20
Calla Lily
12Silver Raven Insignia12
Silver Raven Insignia
4
60
80000
3Shivada Jade Chunk3
Shivada Jade Chunk
8Hoarfrost Core8
Hoarfrost Core
30Calla Lily30
Calla Lily
18Silver Raven Insignia18
Silver Raven Insignia
5
70
100000
6Shivada Jade Chunk6
Shivada Jade Chunk
12Hoarfrost Core12
Hoarfrost Core
45Calla Lily45
Calla Lily
12Golden Raven Insignia12
Golden Raven Insignia
6
80
120000
6Shivada Jade Gemstone6
Shivada Jade Gemstone
20Hoarfrost Core20
Hoarfrost Core
60Calla Lily60
Calla Lily
24Golden Raven Insignia24
Golden Raven Insignia