Genshin Impact Keqing Build
Sword 
Electro Liyue Qixing 20/11 Trulla Cementarii Taishan Mansion The 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.
Best builds for Keqing
AGGRAVATE DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT DMG
Provides high CRIT DMG and Electro damage bonus via stacks, perfectly syncing with her multi-hit attacks.
CRIT Rate
High CRIT Rate and an ATK bonus based on HP, with a passive that boosts all damage.
CRIT Rate
Boosts CRIT Rate and increases normal attack damage, complementing her fast attack combos.
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG and a passive that increases Elemental Mastery and normal attack damage after triggering a reaction.
CRIT DMG
Offers CRIT DMG and a skill damage boost that benefits her Skill spamming playstyle.
CRIT DMG
A 3-star option that provides high CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG when HP is above 90%, easily maintained with shielding.
CRIT DMG
Provides CRIT DMG and a skill damage boost, enhancing her frequent Skill casts.
CRIT DMG
Offers Elemental Mastery and an ATK% buff after healing, useful in quicken teams.
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG and a passive that increases normal attack damage after using a skill.
Elemental Mastery
Provides Elemental Mastery and a team-wide damage buff when triggering reactions, ideal for support-focused builds.
CRIT Rate
Battle Pass weapon offering CRIT Rate and skill/burst damage increase with hits.
CRIT Rate
Battle Pass sword providing CRIT Rate and increased normal/charged attack damage.
Elemental Mastery
Event weapon with Elemental Mastery and a passive that boosts damage against enemies affected by Electro.
ATK%
Provides CRIT Rate and a passive that increases ATK% and Elemental Mastery when multiple enemies are around.
Elemental Mastery
Craftable sword giving Elemental Mastery and a damage boost after dealing Electro damage.
ATK%
Craftable sword with ATK% and a passive that heals and increases skill damage.
ATK%
High base ATK and an ATK% boost when shielded, requiring a shielder in the team.
ATK%
Provides a significant damage increase against enemies affected by Electro or Pyro, common in quicken teams.
Artifacts
4-piece reduces Skill cooldown on Aggravate, allowing near-constant skill spam and more reaction triggers.
4-piece grants 35% damage bonus against enemies affected by Electro, which is almost always active in quicken teams.
2-piece gives Elemental Mastery; 4-piece further boosts ATK% or EM based on team composition, often providing high EM.
4-piece reduces Skill cooldown on Aggravate, allowing near-constant skill spam and more reaction triggers.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Electro DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Recommended Combos:
With the Thundering Fury 4-piece set:
Without Thundering Fury:
QUICKBLOOM DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG and passive boosts Elemental Mastery and Aggravate damage significantly.
CRIT Rate
Provides CRIT Rate and an ATK bonus based on HP, making it a universal stat stick.
CRIT DMG
Gives Electro DMG% and high CRIT DMG; stacks boost Normal Attack and reaction damage.
CRIT Rate
Increases Normal Attack damage and provides Elemental DMG Bonus from its passive.
CRIT DMG
Offers CRIT DMG and a passive that boosts Skill and Burst damage after team reactions.
Elemental Mastery
High Elemental Mastery and team ATK buff; passive triggers on reactions, ideal for reaction-based play.
Elemental Mastery
Provides Elemental Mastery and a passive that increases damage against enemies affected by Hydro or Dendro.
CRIT DMG
When HP >90%, grants high CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG; cheap option for early game.
CRIT DMG
Boosts Skill damage and provides HP scaling; passive triggers on team healing.
CRIT DMG
Gives Elemental Mastery and an ATK bonus when triggering reactions; supports quickbloom.
Elemental Mastery
Provides Elemental Mastery and a passive that increases all damage after dealing Electro damage.
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG and a passive that increases Burst damage based on Elemental Mastery.
CRIT Rate
Gives CRIT Rate and a passive that boosts Skill and Burst damage after using Skill.
CRIT Rate
Provides CRIT Rate and healing on Normal Attack crits; improves survivability.
ATK%
Increases damage against enemies affected by Electro or Pyro; useful in overload teams.
ATK%
Offers high ATK and a passive that increases damage after a Hydro reaction.
ATK%
Gives ATK and a passive that boosts Normal Attack damage after healing.
ATK%
Provides ATK and shield strength; passive boosts ATK with a shield, good in shield teams.
Artifacts
4-piece reduces Skill cooldown on Electro-Charged and Aggravate, enabling more Skill casts and reactions. Also boosts Electro-Charged damage.
4-piece increases Elemental Mastery by 150 after triggering a reaction, plus an additional 50 for each party element of the same type as the reaction, boosting quickbloom output.
4-piece reduces Skill cooldown on Electro-Charged and Aggravate, enabling more Skill casts and reactions. Also boosts Electro-Charged damage.
4-piece increases CRIT Rate by up to 36% when HP changes, which pairs well with healers or self-damage; good for consistency in crits.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
Elemental Mastery / ATK%
Electro DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Recommended Combos:
With the Thundering Fury 4-piece set:
Without Thundering Fury:
Most-used community build
Weapons
Best teams for Keqing
Keqing Aggravate Team
SSKeqing and Fischl trigger Aggravate reactions with Collei's <element type='dendro'>Dendro</element>, supported by Zhongli's shield and <element type='dendro'>Dendro</element> RES shred via Deepwood Memories.
Keqing drives Aggravate reactions with Fischl's off-field Electro and Collei's Dendro, while Zhongli provides protection and Dendro RES decrease.
Team composition: Keqing (Electro Main DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Collei (Dendro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Uses multi-stage attacks to trigger Aggravate. <element type='electro'>Electro</element> resonance boosts Collei's Burst uptime.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Elemental Mastery > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides continuous off-field <element type='electro'>Electro</element> via Skill to trigger Aggravate. C6 significantly boosts team damage.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Provides off-field <element type='dendro'>Dendro</element> DMG to enable Aggravate. Her <element type='dendro'>Dendro</element> DMG is maximized by the reaction.
Weapons: Elegy for the End, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Gilded Dreams
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Shield provides safe environment. Using Deepwood Memories, decreases <element type='dendro'>Dendro</element> RES even off-field.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Deepwood Memories
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Keqing Catalyze Team #2
SSKeqing triggers Catalyze with Fischl and Yaoyao, while Kazuha groups and buffs.
Keqing and Fischl provide constant Electro application for Catalyze reactions, while Kazuha groups and buffs, and Yaoyao heals and provides Tenacity buff.
Team composition: Keqing (Electro Main DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Yaoyao (Dendro Support)
Mainly uses multi-stage attacks to trigger Catalyze.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Elemental Mastery > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Elemental Skill provides continuous Electro attachment, working with Yaoyao to trigger Catalyze. C6 is a significant upgrade.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Assists by grouping enemies, crowd control, DMG buff, and Anemo resistance shred.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Healer providing safe environment and Tenacity buff.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Keqing Catalyze Team
SSA Catalyze team leveraging Keqing and Fischl's Electro with Nahida's Dendro, supported by Kazuha for grouping and buffs.
Trigger Catalyze reactions by combining Electro and Dendro, with Kazuha providing crowd control and damage buffs.
Team composition: Keqing (Electro Main DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Nahida (Dendro Sub DPS)
Triggers Catalyze with multi-stage attacks. Electro resonance boosts burst uptime.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Elemental Mastery > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides off-field Electro via Skill. C6 significantly boosts team damage.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Groups enemies and buffs team DMG while reducing enemy Anemo Res.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Applies Dendro to linked enemies and triggers Catalyze. With two Electro, Skill trigger interval is reduced.
Weapons: Prototype Amber
Artifacts: 4pc Deepwood Memories
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Elemental Mastery > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Keqing Thunder Team #1
SKeqing is the Main DPS in the team. The DPS of whole team deals <element type='electro'>Electro</element> DMG.
Keqing deals <element type='electro'>Electro</element> DMG with Heavy Attacks and Burst, supported by Zhongli's shield and Thundersoother set bonus, while Beidou and Fischl provide off-field <element type='electro'>Electro</element> DMG.
Team composition: Keqing (Electro Main DPS), Beidou (Electro Sub DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Keqing mainly uses Heavy Attack to deal DMG. The DMG of Elemental Burst is maximized with the aid of Zhongli and Artifact Set Bonus of Thundersoother.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Thundersoother
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Beidou’s Elemental Burst can provide <element type='electro'>Electro</element> DMG even at backstage.
Weapons: Skyward Pride, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Fischl’s Elemental Skill can provide continuous <element type='electro'>Electro</element> DMG even at backstage.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Zhongli’s shield provides safe environment for team members, and increase ATK of whole team by using full set of Tenacity of the Millelith.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Keqing Thunder Team #2
SA mono-<element type='electro'>Electro</element> team where Keqing's damage is amplified by Kujou Sara's CRIT DMG bonus, Kazuha's damage buff and resistance shred, and Zhongli's shield and ATK buff.
Maximize Keqing's Electro DMG by stacking buffs: Kujou Sara's C6 CRIT DMG bonus, Kazuha's elemental DMG bonus and resistance shred, and Zhongli's shield and Tenacity ATK bonus.
Team composition: Keqing (Electro Main DPS), Kujou Sara (Electro Support), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Primarily deals damage using Charged Attack and Burst.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 2pc Gladiator's Finale + 2pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides ATK bonus to allies. At C6, her Burst grants Electro CRIT DMG bonus to Keqing.
Weapons: Skyward Harp, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Groups enemies, provides <element type='anemo'>Anemo</element> crowd control, increases team <element type='electro'>Electro</element> damage, and reduces enemy resistance to <element type='electro'>Electro</element>.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Provides a strong shield using Tenacity of the Millelith to also buff team ATK.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Keqing Thunder Team #3
SKeqing and Raiden Shogun alternate as Main DPS, swapping on burst cooldown. Kazuha provides crowd control and buffs, Bennett heals and buffs ATK.
Keqing and Raiden Shogun take turns using their Elemental Bursts, with Kazuha and Bennett amplifying damage through swirls, buffs, and healing.
Team composition: Keqing (Electro Main DPS), Raiden Shogun (Electro Main DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Uses heavy attacks and Elemental Burst for damage. Switches out when burst is on cooldown.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 2pc Gladiator's Finale + 2pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Elemental Burst damage scales with energy consumed. Boosts team energy and burst damage via Skill. Switches when burst is on cooldown.
Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, Kitain Cross Spear
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG
Groups enemies, applies crowd control, buffs team damage, and reduces enemy resistance.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Elemental Burst provides massive ATK buff and healing to the team.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Keqing Overload Team
SKeqing and Beidou deal Electro DMG which reacts with Pyro from Xiangling to trigger Overload. Bennett provides ATK buff and healing.
Keqing and Beidou apply Electro to trigger Overload with Xiangling's Pyro application, while Bennett buffs and sustains the team.
Team composition: Keqing (Electro Main DPS), Beidou (Electro Sub DPS), Xiangling (Pyro Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Keqing mainly uses Heavy Attack to deal DMG. Provides Electro attachment to trigger Overload.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 2pc Gladiator's Finale + 2pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Beidou's Burst provides Electro DMG off-field to trigger Overload.
Weapons: Skyward Pride, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Xiangling's Burst provides massive Pyro application and DMG for Overload.
Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch"
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Bennett's Burst provides massive ATK buff and healing to the team.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Keqing Electro-Charge Team
SS Tier team focusing on Electro-Charge reactions with Keqing and Fischl's <element>Electro</element> and Xingqiu's <element>Hydro</element>, supported by Bennett's ATK buff and healing.
Keqing and Fischl provide continuous <element>Electro</element> application, which reacts with Xingqiu's Burst <element>Hydro</element> to trigger Electro-Charge. Bennett enhances team ATK and heals.
Team composition: Keqing (Electro Main DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Triggers Electro-Charge with Skill and Burst <element>Electro</element> application.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 2pc Gladiator's Finale + 2pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides off-field <element>Electro</element> via Skill to maintain Electro-Charge.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
His Burst applies <element>Hydro</element> continuously, enabling Electro-Charge.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides massive ATK buff and healing with his Burst.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Keqing Skills
Passive Talents
Thundering Penance
Ascension Phase 1
Aristocratic Dignity
Ascension Phase 4
Land's Overseer
PassiveConstellations
Thundering Might
C1
Keen Extraction
C2This effect can only occur once every 5s.
Foreseen Reformation
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Attunement
C4
Beckoning Stars
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Tenacious Star
C6Effects triggered by Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, Elemental Skills and Elemental Bursts are considered independent entities.
Outfits
Opulent Splendor
Keqing's formal wear. Amidst the beautiful dawn of the Lantern Rite, the threads weaved by days of hard work intertwine into a light yet magnificent appearance.
Piercing Thunderbolt
Keqing's outfit. A formidable-looking dress made using luxurious materials.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Vajrada Amethyst Sliver
1
Vajrada Amethyst Fragment
9
Vajrada Amethyst Chunk
9
Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone
6
Lightning Prism
46
Cor Lapis
168
Whopperflower Nectar
18
Shimmering Nectar
30
Energy Nectar
36
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.40 | | 1 | — | 3 | 3 |
| Lv.50 | | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| Lv.60 | | 6 | 4 | 20 | 12 |
| Lv.70 | | 3 | 8 | 30 | 18 |
| Lv.80 | | 6 | 12 | 45 | 12 |
| Lv.90 | | 6 | 20 | 60 | 24 |
Talent Materials
Mora
1,652,500
Teachings of Prosperity
3
Guide to Prosperity
21
Philosophies of Prosperity
38
Whopperflower Nectar
6
Shimmering Nectar
22
Energy Nectar
31
Ring of Boreas
6
Crown of Insight
1
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