Genshin Impact Kaeya Build
Sword 
Cryo Knights of Favonius 30/11 Pavo Ocellus Forsaken Rift An accomplished swordsman and a strategic thinker in the Knights of Favonius, rumored to hail from beyond Mondstadt.
Best builds for Kaeya
FREEZE / MONO CRYO Build
Weapons
Artifacts
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK%
Cryo DMG Bonus
CRIT DMG
REVERSE MELT Build
Weapons
Artifacts
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
Energy Recharge / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Cryo DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Most-used community build
Weapons
Best teams for Kaeya
Kaeya Melt Vaporize Hu Tao Team
BKaeya is a Sub DPS in the team. Hu Tao's DMG is amplified by Melting and Vaporization.
Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Kaeya (Cryo Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Hu Tao is the main DPS, her DMG is amplified by Vaporization in this team.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
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.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 2pc Blizzard Strayer + 2pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
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.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
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
Kaeya Melt Team
BKaeya is a Main DPS in the team. Kaeya’s Cryo DMG is maximized by Melt.
Team composition: Kaeya (Cryo Main DPS), Chongyun (Cryo Sub DPS), Xiangling (Pyro Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Kaeya mainly deals DMG by his Elemental Burst in this build.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
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.
Weapons: Wolf's Gravestone, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Xiangling’s Elemental Burst provides a huge amount of DMG from off-field.
Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch"
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Bennett’s Elemental Burst provides a huge ATK buff and healing to other members.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Rosaria Permafrost Freeze Team #1
BPermafrost 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.
Team composition: Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo Main DPS), Kaeya (Cryo Sub DPS), Venti (Anemo Sub DPS), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Hydro Support)
Main on-field damage dealer. Relies on her Elemental Burst and Cryo damage to trigger Freeze with Kokomi's Hydro application.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, Amenoma Kageuchi
Artifacts: 4pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Off-field Cryo Burst damage dealer. His Elemental Burst helps maintain Freeze when paired with Kokomi's Hydro.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 2pc Blizzard Strayer + 2pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides strong crowd control with Elemental Burst and helps spread Hydro to nearby enemies for easier Freeze uptime.
Weapons: Skyward Harp, Rust
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Healer and Hydro enabler. Her Elemental Skill applies steady Hydro and triggers Tenacity of the Millelith(4) effects.
Weapons: Everlasting Moonglow, Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > Energy Recharge > HP% > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Kaeya Permafrost Freeze Team
BPermafrost 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.
Team composition: Kaeya (Cryo Main DPS), Chongyun (Cryo Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Diona (Cryo Support)
On-field Cryo carry for the team. His Cryo damage consistently triggers Freeze with Xingqiu’s Hydro application.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
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.
Weapons: Wolf's Gravestone, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides continuous off-field Hydro application through Burst to enable Freeze reactions with Kaeya’s Cryo attacks.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Offers shielding and healing, creating a safer playstyle while also helping with Kaeya’s Burst energy needs.
Weapons: Sacrificial Bow, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Maiden Beloved
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Kaeya Skills
Passive Talents
Cold-Blooded Strike
Ascension Phase 1
Glacial Heart
Ascension Phase 4Frostgnaw may only produce a maximum of 2 additional Elemental Particles per use.
Hidden Strength
PassiveNot stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.
Constellations
Excellent Blood
C1
Never-Ending Performance
C2
Dance of Frost
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Frozen Kiss
C4Creates 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.
Frostbiting Embrace
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Glacial Whirlwind
C6Outfits
Sailwind Shadow
Kaeya's outfit from his role as the "Dagger Bandit" in the play. Though flamboyant and designed to be as eye-catching as possible, it isn't difficult to put on, though it does take some time to get all the accessories and daggers sorted.
Icy Featherflight
Kaeya's outfit. Fashionable clothes festooned with a fur collar.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Shivada Jade Sliver
1
Shivada Jade Fragment
9
Shivada Jade Chunk
9
Shivada Jade Gemstone
6
Hoarfrost Core
46
Calla Lily
168
Treasure Hoarder Insignia
18
Silver Raven Insignia
30
Golden Raven Insignia
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 Ballad
3
Guide to Ballad
21
Philosophies of Ballad
38
Treasure Hoarder Insignia
6
Silver Raven Insignia
22
Golden Raven Insignia
31
Spirit Locket of Boreas
6
Crown of Insight
1
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