Kinich Build Guide
— Turnfire Hunt
Dendro
ClaymoreA Huitztlan Saurian Hunter skilled at counting costs.
Kinich Best Build & Stat Priority
Kinich is a 5-star Dendro Claymore character from Natlan who excels in the DPS role. Ascending Kinich grants bonus CRIT DMG, complementing a stat priority of CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%. For the Burning or Burgeon Dendro DPS setup, equip Obsidian Codex (Sanctum of Rainbow Spirits) with ATK% Sands, Dendro DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Fang of the Mountain King (CRIT Rate) is the top recommended weapon, while Earth Shaker serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Burning or Burgeon Dendro DPS (DPS): Obsidian Codex + Fang of the Mountain King (ATK% / Dendro DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
- Dendro Quicken DPS (DPS): Obsidian Codex + Fang of the Mountain King (Elemental Mastery or ATK% / Dendro DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Kinich Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Kinich
Obsidian Codex
2-PC: While the equipping character is in Nightsoul's Blessing and is on the field, their DMG dealt is increased by 15%. 4-PC: After the equipping character consumes 1 Nightsoul point while on the field, CRIT Rate increases by 40% for 6s. This effect can trigger once every second.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: ATK+18% 4-PC: After leaving combat for 3s, DMG dealt increases by 50%. In combat, if no Burning opponents are nearby for more than 6s, this DMG Bonus will decrease by 10% per second until it reaches 0%. When a Burning opponent exists, it will increase by 10% instead until it reaches 50%. This effect still triggers if the equipping character is off-field.
2-PC: Dendro DMG Bonus +15% 2-PC: Elemental Skill DMG +20%
Best Weapons for Kinich
Fang of the Mountain King
Base ATK: 741 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 11.0% Skill Effect: Gain 1 stack of Canopy's Favor after hitting an opponent with an Elemental Skill. This can be triggered once every 0.5s. After a nearby party member triggers a Burning or Burgeon reaction, the equipping character will gain 3 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 2s and can be triggered even when the triggering party member is off-field. Canopy's Favor: Elemental Skill and Burst DMG is increased by 10% for 6s. Max 6 stacks. Each stack is counted independently
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Kinich Team Compositions
Burning Team
A Premium team featuring Kinich, Durin, Iansan, Nicole
Burning Team
A Premium team featuring Kinich, Emilie, Xiangling, Bennett
Burning Team
A Premium team featuring Kinich, Emilie, Xiangling, Dehya
Burgeon Team
A Premium team featuring Kinich, Nahida, Xingqiu, Thoma
Burgeon Team
A Premium team featuring Kinich, Nahida, Yelan, Dehya
Quicken Team
A Premium team featuring Kinich, Nahida, Fischl, Zhongli
Quickbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Kinich, Nahida, Raiden Shogun, Xingqiu
Quickbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Kinich, Nahida, Yelan, Kuki Shinobu
F2P Friendly Team
A budget-friendly F2P team composition featuring Bennett, Xingqiu, and Xiangling.
Kinich Build FAQ
What is the best build for Kinich in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Burning or Burgeon Dendro DPS build for Kinich (DPS) uses Obsidian Codex farmed in Sanctum of Rainbow Spirits paired with Fang of the Mountain King. Aim for ATK% on Sands, Dendro DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery substats.
What are Kinich's best weapons and F2P options?
Kinich's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Fang of the Mountain King (CRIT Rate). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Earth Shaker (4-star), Bloodtainted Greatsword (3-star), Beacon of the Reed Sea (5-star), Serpent Spine (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Kinich require?
Leveling Kinich requires Saurian Claw Succulent (local specialty), Overripe Flamegranate (world boss drop), The Knave (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Kindling talent books. Character ascension increases CRIT DMG.
What are the best team compositions for Kinich?
Top recommended teams for Kinich include Burning Team (Kinich, Durin, Iansan, Nicole) and Burning Team (Kinich, Emilie, Xiangling, Bennett), built around Dendro elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
