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Kaeya
★★★★CryoSword

Kaeya

An accomplished swordsman and a strategic thinker in the Knights of Favonius, rumored to hail from beyond Mondstadt.

✦ Ascension Materials

Morax420000Domain
Farm:Adventure and Exploration Reward
Shivada Jade Sliverx1Craft & shop
Farm:Purchase from the Souvenir Shop
Calla Lilyx168Local specialty
Farm:Found near lakes
Treasure Hoarder Insigniax18Enemy
Farm:Dropped by Treasure Hoarders
Shivada Jade Fragmentx9Craft & shop
Farm:Check the Enemies Tab in the Adventurer Handbook
Hoarfrost Corex46Enemy
Farm:Dropped by Lv. 30+ Cryo Regisvines
Silver Raven Insigniax30Enemy
Farm:Dropped by Lv. 40+ Treasure Hoarders
Shivada Jade Chunkx9Craft & shop
Farm:Check the Enemies Tab in the Adventurer Handbook
Golden Raven Insigniax36Enemy
Farm:Dropped by Lv. 60+ Treasure Hoarders
Shivada Jade Gemstonex6Craft & shop
Farm:Check the Enemies Tab in the Adventurer Handbook

✦ Level Progression Stats

LevelBase HPBase ATKBase DEFSpecial Stat
Lvl 202,50648171—
Lvl 404,84693330—
Lvl 506,1701184206.7% Energy Recharge
Lvl 607,66614752213.3% Energy Recharge
Lvl 708,98917261213.3% Energy Recharge
Lvl 8010,31219870220% Energy Recharge
Lvl 9011,63622379226.7% Energy Recharge

✦ Combat Talents & Passives

Normal Attack

Ceremonial Bladework

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.

Elemental Skill

Frostgnaw

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

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 opponents in their path for the ability's duration.

Passive 1

Cold-Blooded Strike

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

Passive 2

Glacial Heart

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

Passive 3

Hidden Strength

Decreases sprinting Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%. Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

✦ Constellations

C1

Excellent Blood

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

C2

Never-Ending Performance

While Glacial Waltz is in effect, for each opponent defeated, its duration is increased by 2.5s, up to a maximum of 15s.

C3

Dance of Frost

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

C4

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.

C5

Frostbiting Embrace

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

C6

Glacial Whirlwind

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

Recommended Build & Main Stats

Recommended Role

DPS / Support

Talent Priority

Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill > Normal Attack

Best Artifact Sets

Noblesse Oblige

4pc

Blizzard Strayer

4pc

Best Weapons

Artifact Main Stats & Priorities
SandsEnergy Recharge% / ATK%
GobletCryo DMG Bonus
CircletCRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Sub-Stats Priority

CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Recharge

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