Kaeya Build Guide
— Frostwind Swordsman
Cryo
SwordAn accomplished swordsman and a strategic thinker in the Knights of Favonius, rumored to hail from beyond Mondstadt.
Kaeya Best Build & Stat Priority
Kaeya is a 4-star Cryo Sword character from Mondstadt who excels in the DPS role. Ascending Kaeya grants bonus Energy Recharge, complementing a stat priority of CRIT DMG, ATK%, CRIT Rate. For the Cryo Main DPS setup, equip Blizzard Strayer (Peak of Vindagnyr) with ATK% Sands, Cryo DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT DMG Circlet. Mistsplitter Reforged (CRIT DMG) is the top recommended weapon, while Fleuve Cendre Ferryman serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Cryo Main DPS (DPS): Blizzard Strayer + Mistsplitter Reforged (ATK% / Cryo DMG Bonus / CRIT DMG)
- Freeze Sub-DPS (Sub-DPS): Blizzard Strayer + Mistsplitter Reforged (ATK% / Cryo DMG Bonus / CRIT DMG)
- Physical Support (Support): Blizzard Strayer + Mistsplitter Reforged (ATK% or Energy Recharge / Cryo DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Kaeya Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Kaeya
Blizzard Strayer
2-PC: Cryo DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: 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%.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Cryo DMG Bonus +15% 2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%
2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%. 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
Best Weapons for Kaeya
Mistsplitter Reforged
Base ATK: 674 Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 44.1% Skill Effect: Gain a 12% Elemental DMG Bonus for a character's Elemental Type. At stacks 1/2/3, Elemental DMG is further increased by 8/16/28%. Each stack has an individual duration and are gotten through:• Normal Attacks with Elemental DMG (duration 5s)• Casting an Elemental Burst (duration 10s)• Having less than 100% Energy (disappears at full Energy)
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Kaeya Team Compositions
Freeze Hypercarry Team
A Premium team featuring Kaeya, Kaedehara Kazuha, Xingqiu, Shenhe
Freeze Hypercarry Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Kaeya, Chongyun, Xingqiu, Kaedehara Kazuha
Superconduct Team
A Premium team featuring Kaeya, Raiden Shogun, Shenhe, Mika
Superconduct Team
A Premium team featuring Keqing, Kaeya, Shenhe, Zhongli
Dendro Fridge Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Nahida, Kaeya, Kuki Shinobu, Xingqiu
Kaeya Build FAQ
What is the best build for Kaeya in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Cryo Main DPS build for Kaeya (DPS) uses Blizzard Strayer farmed in Peak of Vindagnyr paired with Mistsplitter Reforged. Aim for ATK% on Sands, Cryo DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing CRIT DMG > ATK% > CRIT Rate substats.
What are Kaeya's best weapons and F2P options?
Kaeya's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Mistsplitter Reforged (CRIT DMG). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Fleuve Cendre Ferryman (4-star), Harbinger of Dawn (3-star), Primordial Jade Cutter (5-star), Favonius Sword (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Kaeya require?
Leveling Kaeya requires Calla Lily (local specialty), Hoarfrost Core (world boss drop), Lupus Boreas, Dominator of Wolves (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Ballad talent books. Character ascension increases Energy Recharge.
What are the best team compositions for Kaeya?
Top recommended teams for Kaeya include Freeze Hypercarry Team (Kaeya, Kaedehara Kazuha, Xingqiu, Shenhe) and Freeze Hypercarry Team (Kaeya, Chongyun, Xingqiu, Kaedehara Kazuha), built around Cryo elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
