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Genshin Impact Kinich Best Team Guide

Last updated May 21, 2026. Looking for the best Kinich teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Kinich

Best teams for Kinich, primarily a Dendro DPS. Top teams include Burning and Burgeon compositions. Team options can be adjusted based on available characters and builds.

Kinich Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Kinich Burning Team #1

Kinich
Dendro
Emilie
Dendro
Xiangling
Pyro
Bennett
Pyro
#2 Team Rating:SS

Kinich Burning Team #2

Kinich
Dendro
Emilie
Dendro
Xiangling
Pyro
Yanfei
C4
Pyro
#3 Team Rating:SS

Kinich Burning Team #3

Kinich
Dendro
Emilie
Dendro
Xiangling
Pyro
Zhongli
Geo
#4 Team Rating:SS

Kinich Burgeon Team #1

Kinich
Dendro
Yelan
Hydro
Xiangling
Pyro
Bennett
Pyro
#5 Team Rating:SS

Kinich Burgeon Team #2

Kinich
Dendro
Furina
Hydro
Xiangling
Pyro
Baizhu
Dendro
#6 Team Rating:S

Kinich Catalyst #1

Kinich
Dendro
Yae Miko
Electro
Nahida
C2
Dendro
Zhongli
Geo
#7 Team Rating:S

Kinich Blooming Team #1

Kinich
C2
Dendro
Nilou
Hydro
Yelan
Hydro
Baizhu
Dendro

#1 Kinich Burning Team #1

Tier SS

A powerful team that leverages the Burning reaction to boost Kinich's damage while Emilie provides additional Dendro damage and synergy.

Kinich, Emilie, Xiangling, Bennett — Kinich Burning Team #1. Kinich (Main DPS), Emilie (Sub DPS), Xiangling (Support), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Use Xiangling's continuous Pyro application to trigger Burning, which enhances Emilie's damage and Kinich's Skill output. Bennett provides ATK buff and healing.

Rotation

  1. Bennett Burst for ATK buff and healing.
  2. Xiangling Skill and Burst to apply Pyro.
  3. Emilie Skill and Burst to summon Lumidouce Case and enhance Burning.
  4. Kinich Skill to grapple and enter Nightsoul's Blessing state, then use Skill Scalespiker Cannon when Nightsoul points are maxed.
  5. Repeat.
Kinich portrait
Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendro

Uses Skill to grapple and enter Nightsoul's Blessing state, dealing Dendro damage and consuming Nightsoul points for powerful Scalespiker Cannon.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

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Emilie
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Summons Lumidouce Case that deals Dendro damage. When enemies are Burning, generates Scents to increase damage and range.

Artifacts

Unfinished ReverieUnfinished Reverie

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
SupportPyroPyro

Provides continuous Pyro application via Burst to trigger Burning.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Provides large ATK buff and healing with Burst.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#2 Kinich Burning Team #2

Tier SS

A team that focuses on Dendro and Pyro reactions, primarily Burning. Kinich acts as the on-field DPS while Emilie provides off-field Dendro damage. Xiangling applies consistent Pyro to trigger Burning, and Yanfei (C4) provides a shield and buffs using Noblesse Oblige and Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers.

Kinich, Emilie, Xiangling, Yanfei — Kinich Burning Team #2. Kinich (Main DPS), Emilie (Sub DPS), Xiangling (Support), Yanfei (Support).

Core Idea

Kinich and Emilie deal massive Dendro damage while Burning is active. Xiangling maintains the Burning aura, and Yanfei (C4) shields the team and buffs Kinich with ATK%.

Rotation

  1. 1. Use Yanfei's Skill to generate energy and shield, then immediately switch to Xiangling.
  2. 2. Use Xiangling's Skill and Burst to apply Pyro.
  3. 3. Use Emilie's Skill and Burst.
  4. 4. Switch to Kinich, use Skill to enter Nightsoul's Blessing state and deal damage with Scalespiker Cannon.
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Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendro

Kinich’s skill attaches a grappling hook to the target and enters the Nightsoul’s Blessing state. In this state, he can circle around enemies while shooting. Once Nightsoul points reach max, he can consume them to use Scalespiker Cannon.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

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Emilie
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Emilie summons ‘Lumidouce Case’, which intermittently deals Dendro damage to nearby enemies. When enemies are Burning, it generates ‘Scents’ to increase range and damage. Her Burst further boosts the case's damage.

Artifacts

Unfinished ReverieUnfinished Reverie

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Xiangling
SupportPyroPyro

Xiangling’s Burst provides huge DMG and continuous Pyro attachment for triggering Burning.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate

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Yanfei
SupportPyroPyroConstellation num+

Yanfei (C4) can provide a shield to teammates and buff the Main DPS with Noblesse Oblige and Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers. She must absorb energy particles from her Skill before switching.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#3 Kinich Burning Team #3

Tier SS

An SS-tier team that leverages the Burning reaction to empower Kinich and Emilie. Xiangling provides consistent Pyro application, while Zhongli offers shielding and ATK boost.

Kinich, Emilie, Xiangling, Zhongli — Kinich Burning Team #3. Kinich (Main DPS), Emilie (Sub DPS), Xiangling (Support), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

The team revolves around triggering the Burning reaction to empower Emilie's Lumidouce Case and Kinich's Nightsoul's Blessing state. Xiangling provides consistent Pyro application, while Zhongli ensures survivability.

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Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendro

Kinich uses his skill to grapple enemies and enter Nightsoul's Blessing, dealing Dendro damage and firing Scalespiker Cannon.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

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Emilie
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Emilie's skill summons Lumidouce Case dealing Dendro damage. When enemies are Burning, it generates Scents, increasing range and damage. Her burst further amplifies damage.

Artifacts

Unfinished ReverieUnfinished Reverie

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
SupportPyroPyro

Xiangling's burst provides massive Pyro damage and consistent Pyro application to trigger Burning.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli's shield provides safety and, with Tenacity of the Millelith, boosts the team's ATK.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / HP%

#4 Kinich Burgeon Team #1

Tier SS

A powerful Burgeon team with Kinich as on-field DPS, using his grappling mechanic to trigger Burgeon reactions.

Kinich, Yelan, Xiangling, Bennett — Kinich Burgeon Team #1. Kinich (Main DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Xiangling (Support), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Kinich uses his grappling skill to apply Dendro and trigger Burgeon reactions with off-field Hydro from Yelan and Pyro from Xiangling, while Bennett provides ATK buff and healing.

Kinich portrait
Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendro

Skill attaches grappling hook, enters Nightsoul's Blessing state, circles enemies, and uses Scalespiker Cannon.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

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Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous off-field Hydro attacks.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

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Xiangling
SupportPyroPyro

Elemental Burst applies continuous Pyro for Burgeon reactions.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate

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Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Elemental Burst provides ATK buff and healing.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#5 Kinich Burgeon Team #2

Tier SS

A team centered on Kinich's Scalespiker Cannon triggering Burgeon reactions with Hydro from Furina and Pyro from Xiangling, while Baizhu provides healing and shields.

Kinich, Furina, Xiangling, Baizhu — Kinich Burgeon Team #2. Kinich (Main DPS), Furina (Sub DPS), Xiangling (Sub DPS), Baizhu (Support).

Core Idea

Trigger Burgeon using Dendro from Kinich, Hydro from Furina, and Pyro from Xiangling, with Baizhu sustaining the team.

Kinich portrait
Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendro

Kinich's Skill attaches a grappling hook and enters Nightsoul's Blessing state, circling enemies and using Scalespiker Cannon when Nightsoul points max.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

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Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous Hydro via Skill and DMG buff via Burst.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Provides continuous Pyro application via Burst for triggering Burgeon.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate

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Baizhu
SupportDendroDendro

Provides Shield and Healing to protect the team. Burgeon DMG increased based on Max HP via passive.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#6 Kinich Catalyst #1

Tier S

A high-damage team leveraging Kinich's Nightsoul state and Catalyze reactions with C2 Nahida.

Kinich, Yae Miko, Nahida, Zhongli — Kinich Catalyst #1. Kinich (Main DPS), Yae Miko (Sub DPS), Nahida (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

This team revolves around Kinich's Nightsoul state triggering Catalyze reactions with continuous Electro from Yae Miko and Dendro from Nahida C2, while Zhongli provides shielding and ATK buff.

Rotation

  1. Use Nahida Elemental Skill and Burst to apply Dendro and buff.
  2. Switch to Yae Miko and place three Elemental Skill totems for continuous Electro.
  3. Use Zhongli Elemental Skill to create shield and trigger Tenacity of the Millelith ATK buff.
  4. Switch to Kinich, use Elemental Skill to grapple and enter Nightsoul state, then use Scalespiker Cannon at max Nightsoul points.
Kinich portrait
Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendro

Grapples enemies with skill, enters Nightsoul state, and uses Scalespiker Cannon for high Spread damage.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

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Yae Miko
Sub DPSElectroElectro

Provides continuous Electro attachment via skill and attacks to trigger Catalyze reactions.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

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Nahida
Sub DPSDendroDendroConstellation num+

C2 or above. Skill connects 8 enemies and deals Dendro DMG, triggering reactions. Burst buffs skill based on teammates' elements.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

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Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Shield provides safe environment and ATK boost via Tenacity of the Millelith set.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / HP%

#7 Kinich Blooming Team #1

Tier S

Only suggest for C2+ Kinich. C2 Kinich reduces Dendro RES of enemies which maximizes DMG of Bountiful Cores.

Kinich, Nilou, Yelan, Baizhu — Kinich Blooming Team #1. Kinich (Main DPS), Nilou (Sub DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Baizhu (Support).

Core Idea

Kinich at C2 reduces Dendro RES, maximizing Bountiful Core DMG from Bloom. Off-field Hydro from Yelan and Nilou with Baizhu's sustain.

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Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendroConstellation num+

Kinich's Skill enters Nightsoul's Blessing state, circling enemies and building Nightsoul points to fire Scalespiker Cannon. Boosts Bloom DMG at C2.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides Hydro for Bloom. Her passive creates Bountiful Cores with only Dendro and Hydro teammates, which burst quicker and deal larger AoE DMG.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the MillelithVourukasha's GlowVourukasha's Glow

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / Elemental Mastery / HP

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Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous Hydro attacks off-field.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Baizhu portrait
Baizhu
SupportDendroDendro

Provides Shield and Healing to protect the team. Bloom DMG increased based on his Max HP via passive.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

Kinich Teams FAQ

What is the best Kinich team in Genshin Impact?

Kinich Burning Team #1 is one of the strongest Kinich teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

What are good Kinich teams without premium weapons?

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

Which teammates are best with Kinich?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Kinich Burning Team #1, Kinich Burning Team #2, Kinich Burning Team #3. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.