Keqing Build Guide
— Driving Thunder
Electro
SwordThe Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing. Keqing has much to say about Rex Lapis's unilateral approach to policymaking in Liyue — but in truth, gods admire skeptics such as her quite a lot.
Keqing Best Build & Stat Priority
Keqing is a 5-star Electro Sword character from Liyue who excels in the DPS role. Ascending Keqing grants bonus CRIT DMG, complementing a stat priority of CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%. For the Keqing Aggravate Main DPS Build setup, equip Thundering Fury (Midsummer Courtyard) with ATK% or Elemental Mastery Sands, Electro DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Mistsplitter Reforged (CRIT DMG) is the top recommended weapon, while Amenoma Kageuchi serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Keqing Aggravate Main DPS Build (DPS): Thundering Fury + Mistsplitter Reforged (ATK% or Elemental Mastery / Electro DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
- Keqing Non-Aggravate Main DPS Build (DPS): Thundering Fury + Mistsplitter Reforged (ATK% / Electro DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Keqing Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Keqing
Thundering Fury
2-PC: Electro DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: Increases damage caused by Overloaded, Electro-Charged, Superconduct, and Hyperbloom by 40%, and the DMG Bonus conferred by Aggravate is increased by 20%. When Quicked or the aforementioned Elemental Reactions are triggered, Elemental Skill CD is decreased by 1s. Can only occur once every 0.8s
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Electro DMG Bonus +15% 2-PC: ATK +18%
2-PC: ATK +18%. 4-PC: If the wielder of this artifact set uses a Sword, Claymore or Polearm, increases their Normal Attack DMG by 35%.
Best Weapons for Keqing
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 Keqing Team Compositions
Aggravate Team
A Premium team featuring Keqing, Fischl, Nahida, Kaedehara Kazuha
Aggravate Team
A Premium team featuring Keqing, Fischl, Nahida, Baizhu
Aggravate Team
A Premium team featuring Keqing, Fischl, Baizhu, Xilonen
Aggravate Team
A Premium team featuring Keqing, Collei, Kaedehara Kazuha, Kuki Shinobu
Aggravate Team
A Premium team featuring Keqing, Fischl, Nahida, Lan Yan
Electro Charged Team
A Premium team featuring Keqing, Fischl, Yelan, Kaedehara Kazuha
Electro Charged Team
A Premium team featuring Keqing, Ororon, Furina, Sangonomiya Kokomi
Electro Charged Team
A Premium team featuring Keqing, Fischl, Beidou, Sangonomiya Kokomi
F2P Friendly Team
A budget-friendly F2P team composition featuring Bennett, Xingqiu, and Xiangling.
Keqing Build FAQ
What is the best build for Keqing in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Keqing Aggravate Main DPS Build build for Keqing (DPS) uses Thundering Fury farmed in Midsummer Courtyard paired with Mistsplitter Reforged. Aim for ATK% or Elemental Mastery on Sands, Electro DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Elemental Mastery substats.
What are Keqing's best weapons and F2P options?
Keqing's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Mistsplitter Reforged (CRIT DMG). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Amenoma Kageuchi (4-star), Skyrider Sword (3-star), Primordial Jade Cutter (5-star), The Black Sword (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Keqing require?
Leveling Keqing requires Cor Lapis (local specialty), Lightning Prism (world boss drop), Lupus Boreas, Dominator of Wolves (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Prosperity talent books. Character ascension increases CRIT DMG.
What are the best team compositions for Keqing?
Top recommended teams for Keqing include Aggravate Team (Keqing, Fischl, Nahida, Kaedehara Kazuha) and Aggravate Team (Keqing, Fischl, Nahida, Baizhu), built around Electro elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
