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Genshin Impact Kaeya Best Team Guide

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

Hu Tao Melt/Vaporize with Kaeya & Xingqiu (B Tier)

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

Kaeya Melt Team — Kaeya + Chongyun + Xiangling + Bennett (B Tier)

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

Permafrost Freeze Team — Ayaka / Kaeya / Kokomi / Venti

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

Permafrost Freeze Team — Kaeya Main DPS (B Tier)

Kaeya
Cryo
Chongyun
C2
Cryo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Diona
Hydro

#1 Hu Tao Melt/Vaporize with Kaeya & Xingqiu (B Tier)

Tier B

A Kaeya-centered Melt/Vaporize team where Hu Tao is the Main DPS. Hu Tao's damage is amplified by Melt and Vaporize from Kaeya and Xingqiu. Zhongli provides shields and team ATK buff via Tenacity of the Millelith; Xingqiu applies constant Hydro for Vaporize and Freeze procs.
Kaeya acts as Sub DPS using his Burst to apply Cryo for Melt interactions with Hu Tao and Freeze with Xingqiu.

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Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Primary DPS. Uses Vaporize/Melt to amplify Pyro damage; build for high crit and HP scaling.

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%

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Kaeya
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Sub DPS focused on Burst Cryo application. Enables Melt with Hu Tao and can help Freeze with Xingqiu'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

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Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous Hydro application via Elemental Burst to enable Vaporize for Hu Tao and Freeze interactions with Kaeya.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides strong shields for safety and team ATK buff when using Tenacity of the Millelith. Keeps Hu Tao and others safe to maximize DPS uptime.

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 — Kaeya + Chongyun + Xiangling + Bennett (B Tier)

Tier B

Kaeya is the Main DPS running a Melt-focused build: Pyro application from Xiangling (and Bennett) triggers Melt on Kaeya's Cryo attacks for amplified damage. Chongyun (C2 recommended) provides Cryo infusion and Burst cooldown support while Bennett supplies heals and a large ATK buff with his Burst.
Recommended when you want a straightforward Melt burst composition that leverages Kaeya's Burst as main damage.

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Kaeya
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main DPS whose Cryo DMG is maximized by Melt. Kaeya primarily deals damage through 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

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Chongyun
Sub DPSCryoCryoConstellation 2+

Provides Cryo infusion via Elemental Skill (C2 required for the described CD reduction and infusion interaction). His Burst contributes off-field Cryo damage and his Skill helps infuse Kaeya's normals with Cryo and improve attack speed.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Primary Pyro applicator and off-field damage source — her Elemental Burst (Guoba + Pyronado) provides substantial off-field Pyro DMG to enable frequent Melt reactions with Kaeya.

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%

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Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Healer and primary buffer. Bennett's Burst provides a large ATK buff and heals teammates while also contributing Pyro application for Melt windows.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#3 Permafrost Freeze Team — Ayaka / Kaeya / Kokomi / Venti

Tier B

Kaeya is used as a Sub DPS. Ayaka and Kaeya's Cryo application reacts with Kokomi's Hydro to trigger frequent Freezing. Venti provides crowd control and helps spread Kokomi's Hydro application to grouped enemies.
Notes: Kokomi's skill/attacks apply Hydro periodically, enabling consistent Freeze uptime with the Cryo characters.

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Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ayaka deals most of her damage via her Elemental Burst. Her Cryo application pairs with Kokomi's Hydro to enable frequent Freezing.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Kaeya
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Kaeya primarily deals damage with his Elemental Burst in this build. His Cryo application reacts with Kokomi's Hydro to help maintain 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

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Venti
SupportAnemoAnemo

Venti's Elemental Burst groups enemies for crowd control and helps spread Kokomi's Hydro application across grouped enemies.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

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Sangonomiya Kokomi
SupportHydroHydro

Kokomi is the team's healer/support. Her Elemental Skill/attacks apply Hydro periodically (roughly every 2s) and trigger Tenacity of the Millelith(4) effects, enabling consistent Hydro application for Freezing with Ayaka/Kaeya.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / Energy Recharge / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

#4 Permafrost Freeze Team — Kaeya Main DPS (B Tier)

Tier B

A freeze-focused team centered on Kaeya as the main Cryo DPS. Chongyun provides Cryo infusion and cooldown reduction at C2, Xingqiu supplies constant Hydro application to enable Freezing, and Diona offers shields/healing and energy support. Good for controlling enemies with frequent Freeze procs.
Notes: Chongyun's C2 is recommended for the cooldown reduction / infusion interaction.

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Kaeya
Main DPSCryoCryo

Kaeya is the primary Cryo DPS. His Cryo damage pairs with Xingqiu's Hydro application to consistently trigger Freezing. Works well with Chongyun's infusion to make Kaeya's normals deal Cryo more consistently.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Chongyun
Sub DPSCryoCryoConstellation 2+

Chongyun acts as a Cryo enabler/sub-DPS. His Elemental Skill infuses nearby characters' normal attacks with Cryo (requires C2 for the stated CD reduction effect) and speeds attack cadence; his Burst provides 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

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Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Xingqiu's Elemental Burst applies Hydro to enemies continuously, enabling Freeze reactions with Kaeya/Chongyun Cryo sources and providing off-field damage/support.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Diona
SupportCryoCryo

Diona provides shields and healing to keep the team safe and helps with energy recharge for Kaeya's Burst. Her shield also creates a secure environment for Freeze setups.

Artifacts

Maiden BelovedMaiden Beloved

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge