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Genshin Impact Kaeya Best Team Guide

Last updated April 9, 2026. Looking for the best Kaeya teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Kaeya

This page shows the best teams for Kaeya, primarily a DPS or Sub-DPS. Top teams include Permafrost and Melt archetypes. Flexibility allows swapping Kaeya with Chongyun or adjusting roles based on build and roster.

Kaeya Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:B

Kaeya Melt Vaporize Hu Tao Team

Hu Tao
Pyro
Kaeya
Cryo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Zhongli
Geo
#2 Team Rating:B

Kaeya Melt Team

Kaeya
Cryo
Chongyun
C2
Cryo
Xiangling
Pyro
Bennett
Pyro
#3 Team Rating:B

Rosaria Permafrost Freeze Team #1

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Kaeya
Cryo
Venti
Anemo
Sangonomiya Kokomi
Hydro
#4 Team Rating:B

Kaeya Permafrost Freeze Team

Kaeya
Cryo
Chongyun
C2
Cryo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Diona
Cryo

#1 Kaeya Melt Vaporize Hu Tao Team

Tier B

Kaeya is a Sub DPS in the team. Hu Tao's DMG is amplified by Melting and Vaporization.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Hu Tao is the main DPS, her DMG is amplified by Vaporization in this team.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands HP% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

Kaeya portrait
Kaeya
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Kaeya mainly deals DMG by his Elemental Burst in this build. Kaeya's Cryo attachment reacts with Hu Tao's Pyro DMG to trigger Melting and reacts with Xingqiu's Hydro DMG to trigger Freezing.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard StrayerNoblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Xingqiu's Elemental Burst can attach Hydro element to enemies continuously, and so react with Hu Tao's DMG to trigger Vaporization and react with Kaeya's Cyro DMG to trigger Freezing.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli's shield provides safe environment for team members, and increase ATK of whole team by using full set of Tenacity of the Millelith.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#2 Kaeya Melt Team

Tier B

Kaeya is a Main DPS in the team. Kaeya’s Cryo DMG is maximized by Melt.

Kaeya portrait
Kaeya
Main DPSCryoCryo

Kaeya mainly deals DMG by his Elemental Burst in this build.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Chongyun portrait
Chongyun
Sub DPSCryoCryoConstellation 2+

Chongyun’s Elemental Skill (requires C2) lowers teammates’ Elemental Burst cooldowns, infuses Kaeya’s Normal Attacks with Cryo, and increases Kaeya’s Attack Speed.
Chongyun’s Elemental Burst provides Cryo DMG from off-field.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Xiangling’s Elemental Burst provides a huge amount of DMG from off-field.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK% / Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Bennett’s Elemental Burst provides a huge ATK buff and healing to other members.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#3 Rosaria Permafrost Freeze Team #1

Tier B

Permafrost team centered on Freeze uptime. Ayaka is the main on-field Cryo DPS, Kaeya provides off-field Cryo Burst damage, Venti groups enemies and spreads Hydro for easier Freeze, and Kokomi keeps the team alive while applying consistent Hydro and Tenacity of the Millelith uptime.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main on-field damage dealer. Relies on her Elemental Burst and Cryo damage to trigger Freeze with Kokomi's Hydro application.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Kaeya portrait
Kaeya
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Off-field Cryo Burst damage dealer. His Elemental Burst helps maintain Freeze when paired with Kokomi's Hydro.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard StrayerNoblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Venti portrait
Venti
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Provides strong crowd control with Elemental Burst and helps spread Hydro to nearby enemies for easier Freeze uptime.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Sangonomiya Kokomi portrait
Sangonomiya Kokomi
SupportHydroHydro

Healer and Hydro enabler. Her Elemental Skill applies steady Hydro and triggers Tenacity of the Millelith(4) effects.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

HP% / Energy Recharge / HP% / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

#4 Kaeya Permafrost Freeze Team

Tier B

Permafrost team built around Kaeya as the on-field Cryo Main DPS, using Xingqiu to maintain Hydro application for consistent Freeze uptime. Chongyun enables Cryo infusion for Kaeya’s Normal Attacks, while Diona provides shielding, healing, and Energy support.

Kaeya portrait
Kaeya
Main DPSCryoCryo

On-field Cryo carry for the team. His Cryo damage consistently triggers Freeze with Xingqiu’s Hydro application.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Chongyun portrait
Chongyun
Sub DPSCryoCryoConstellation 2+

Provides Cryo infusion to Kaeya’s Normal Attacks and increases attack speed. His Elemental Skill also lowers teammates’ Burst cooldowns at C2. Burst adds off-field Cryo damage.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous off-field Hydro application through Burst to enable Freeze reactions with Kaeya’s Cryo attacks.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Diona portrait
Diona
SupportCryoCryo

Offers shielding and healing, creating a safer playstyle while also helping with Kaeya’s Burst energy needs.

Artifacts

Maiden BelovedMaiden Beloved

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Kaeya Teams FAQ

What is the best Kaeya team in Genshin Impact?

Kaeya Melt Vaporize Hu Tao Team is one of the strongest Kaeya teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

What are good Kaeya teams without premium weapons?

You can run strong Kaeya teams without signature weapons by prioritizing reaction synergy, energy consistency, and artifact main stats shown in each build card.

Which teammates are best with Kaeya?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Kaeya Melt Vaporize Hu Tao Team, Kaeya Melt Team, Rosaria Permafrost Freeze Team #1. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.