Kaeya

Genshin Impact Guide

Kaeya Build Artifact

Tier

Genshin Cryo
Last updated: 2024-12-07 13:52:00

Kaeya Overview

This Page provides the Best Kaeya Build information.

Kaeya is a thinker in the Knights of Favonius with a somewhat exotic appearance.

Kaeya is a Cryo DPS in Genshin Impact. Kaeya Support Build and Sup DPS Build are mostly used by travelers. His Elemental Burst can help the party to dish out damage while he is off field.

Kaeya has different ways to help the party. Not only can dish out DPS while he is off field by using the Elemental Burst, but his Passive Skill also helps decrease sprinting Stamina consumption of your characters in the party by 20%. Energy recharge is the most important stats for Kaeya, so the Support Build and Sub DPS Build will also help travelers to stack the energy recharge for Kaeya.

In Genshin Impact, Kaeya is a 4 Stars rarity Cryo character currently in tier.

Age/Birthday
November 30th
Full Name
Kaeya Alberich
Nation
Mondstadt Khaenri’ah
Sex
Male
Rarity
Weapon
Sword
Element
Cryo
Constellation
Pavo Ocellus
Special Dish
Fruity Skewers
Release Date
September 28, 2020

Kaeya Skills Talents

Ceremonial Bladework

Kaeya Normal Attack

1-Hit DMG
53.8%
2-Hit DMG
51.7%
3-Hit DMG
65.3%
4-Hit DMG
70.9%
5-Hit DMG
88.2%
Charged Attack DMG
55% + 73.1%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost
20
Plunge DMG
63.9%
Low / High Plunge DMG
128%/160%

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 rapid 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 opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

Frostgnaw

Kaeya Elemental Skill

Skill DMG
191%
CD
6s

Unleashes a frigid blast, dealing Cryo DMG to opponents in front of Kaeya.

Glacial Waltz

Kaeya Elemental Burst

Skill DMG
77.6%
CD
15s
Duration
8s
Energy Cost
60

Coalescing the frost in the air, Kaeya summons 3 icicles that revolve 4 times around him for 8 seconds.
These icicles will follow the character around and deal Cryo DMG to opponents in their path for so long as they persist.

Kaeya Passive Talents

Cold-Blooded Strike

Learned at 1st Ascension

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

Glacial Heart

Learned at 4th Ascension

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

Hidden Strength

Utility Passive

Decreases sprinting Stamina consumption of your characters in the party by 20%.

Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

Kaeya Constellations

Excellent Blood

Kaeya Constellation Level 1

The CRIT Rate of Kaeya’s Normal and Charge Attacks against opponents affected by Cryo is increased by 15%.

Never-Ending Performance

Kaeya Constellation Level 2

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

Dance of Frost

Kaeya Constellation Level 3

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

Frozen Kiss

Kaeya Constellation Level 4

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

Kaeya Constellation Level 5

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

Glacial Whirlwind

Kaeya Constellation Level 6

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

Top & Best Kaeya Builds

Kaeya DPS Build

This Kaeya build maximizes Kaeya’s DPS by increasing the damage when the monster is frozen. It allows him to have a high cryo damage when pairing up with Frozen team.

Premium Weapon

 

 

Skyward Blade

Type:

Energy Recharge

CRIT Rate increased by 4/5/6/7/8%. Gains Skypiercing Might upon using an Elemental Burst:
Increases Movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and increases the DMG of Normal and Charged Attack hits by 20/25/30/35/40% for 12s.

Alternate F2P Weapon

 

 

Festering Desire

Type:

Energy Recharge

Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 16/20/24/28/32% and Elemental Skill CRIT Rate by 6/7.5/9/10.5/12%.

Artifact Sets

Blizzard Strayer

Substats:

ATK%/Cryo DMG/

CRIT DMG

(2) Gain a 15% Cryo DMG Bonus.
(4) When a character attacks an enemy affected by Cryo, their CRIT Rate is increased by 20%. If the enemy is Frozen, CRIT Rate is increased by an additional 20%.

Kaeya Support Build

This Kaeya build maximizes Kaeya’s off-field DPS by increasing the Elemental Burst damage of Kaeya. It allows him to support the team with high DPS when not on the field.

Premium Weapon

 

 

Skyward Blade

Type:

Energy Recharge

CRIT Rate increased by 4/5/6/7/8%. Gains Skypiercing Might upon using an Elemental Burst:
Increases Movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and increases the DMG of Normal and Charged Attack hits by 20/25/30/35/40% for 12s.

Alternate F2P Weapon

 

 

Favonius Sword

Type:

Energy Recharge

CRIT hits have a 60/70/80/90/100% chance to generate 1 Elemental Orb, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12/10.5/9/7.5/6s.

Alternate Artifact Sets

Noblesse Oblige

Substats:

ATK%/Cryo DMG/

CRIT DMG

(2) Elemental Burst DMG +20%
(4) Using an Elemental Burst increase all party members’ ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
 

Top & Best Kaeya Team

Kaeya Premium Best Team

Kaeya is a Sub DPS/Support in the team. Kaeya Support build is used.

Main DPS

Hu Tao

Hu Tao is the main DPS, her DMG is amplified by Vaporization and Melting in this team.

Sub DPS

Xingqiu

Genshin Hydro

Xingqiu’s Elemental Burst can attach Hydro element to enemies continuously, and so react with Hu Tao’s Pyro DMG to trigger Vaporization and Kaeya’s Cryo DMG to trigger Freezing.

Sub DPS/Support

Kaeya

Genshin Cryo

Kaeya’s Elemental Burst attaches Cyro element to enemies which results in Freezing and Melting with team members. 

Shield/Support

Zhongli

Genshin Geo

Zhongli’s shield provide safe environment for team members, by using full set of Archaic Petra, picking up crystal can increase elemental DMG of members. 

Kaeya Premium Team

Kaeya is a Main DPS in the team. Kaeya DPS build is used.

Main DPS

Klee

Pair up with Klee which deals High Charged Attack DMG. Klee’s bomb can deal additional damage when paired up with Kazuha’s Elemental Skill as bomb can be gathered easily.

Main DPS

Kaeya

Pair up with Fischl which can easily trigger extra overload DMG with oz.

Sub DPS

Kazuha

Kazuha with Jean can lowers CDs and stamina consumption. High Recharge rate allows for constant Elemental Bursts.

Healer/Support

Jean

Jean provides Anemo Elemental Resonance increases movement speed and decreases CD. 

Kaeya F2P Team

Kaeya is a Main DPS in the team. Kaeya DPS build is used.

Genshin Impact Ganyu

Main DPS

Ganyu

Pair up with Fischl which is great for Swirl with Kazuha. Her Elemental Burst in particular is great as it stays on the field even if you change characters.

Main DPS

Kazuha

Kazuha has a short CD Elemental Skill that easily acts as the main DPS for the team when there is Fischl/Kaeya/Lisa. Their skill’s stay on the field even if you change character.

Sub DPS

Kaeya

Pair up with Kaeya which applies Superconduct to enemies to give them the defense buff, which Kazuha can then use to further put in damage.

Support

Lisa

Pair up with Lisa which allows you easily inflict multiple enemies with Electro, great for swirl or other elemental reactions.

Kaeya Ascension Material

Rank
Req Lv
Cost
Mat#1
Mat#2
Mat#3
Mat#4
1
20
20000
Genshin_Shivada_Jade_Sliver
Shivada Jade Sliver x 1
Genshin_Calla_Lily
Calla Lily x 3
Genshin_Treasure_Hoarder_Insignia
Treasure Hoarder Insignia x 3
2
40
40000
Genshin_Shivada_Jade_Fragment
Shivada Jade Fragment x 3
Genshin_Hoarfrost_Core
Hoarfrost Core x 2
Genshin_Calla_Lily
Calla Lily x 10
Genshin_Treasure_Hoarder_Insignia
Treasure Hoarder Insignia x 15
3
50
60000
Genshin_Shivada_Jade_Fragment
Shivada Jade Fragment x 6
Genshin_Hoarfrost_Core
Hoarfrost Core x 4
Genshin_Calla_Lily
Calla Lily x 20
Genshin_Silver_Raven_Insignia
Silver Raven Insignia x 12
4
60
80000
Genshin_Shivada_Jade_Chunk
Shivada Jade Chunk x 3
Genshin_Hoarfrost_Core
Hoarfrost Core x 8
Genshin_Calla_Lily
Calla Lily x 30
Genshin_Silver_Raven_Insignia
Silver Raven Insignia x 18
5
70
100000
Genshin_Shivada_Jade_Chunk
Shivada Jade Chunk x 6
Genshin_Hoarfrost_Core
Hoarfrost Core x 12
Genshin_Calla_Lily
Calla Lily x 45
Genshin_Golden_Raven_Insignia
Golden Raven Insignia x 12
6
80
120000
Genshin_Shivada_Jade_Gemstone
Shivada Jade Gemstone x 6
Genshin_Hoarfrost_Core
Hoarfrost Core x 20
Genshin_Calla_Lily
Calla Lily x 60
Genshin_Golden_Raven_Insignia
Golden Raven Insignia x 24