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Genshin Impact Kaeya Best Team Guide

Last updated August 30, 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 provides the best team info for Kaeya, primarily an on-field Cryo DPS. Top teams include Melt and Freeze (Permafrost) compositions. You can swap Kaeya with Rosaria to adjust based on your roster.

Kaeya Team Summary

#1Team Rating:B

Kaeya Melt Vaporize Team

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

Kaeya Melt Team

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

Rosaria Permafrost Team #1

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

Kaeya Permafrost Team #2

Kaeya
Cryo
Chongyun
C2
Cryo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Diona
Cryo

#1 Kaeya Melt Vaporize Team

Tier B

Hu Tao triggers Melt and Vaporize using Kaeya and Xingqiu's off-field Bursts, while Zhongli shields and buffs ATK.

Hu Tao, Kaeya, Xingqiu, Zhongli — Kaeya Melt Vaporize Team. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Kaeya (Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Hu Tao's Pyro attacks amplify via Vaporize from Xingqiu's Hydro and Melt from Kaeya's Cryo, with Zhongli providing survivability and an ATK buff.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS; her Pyro attacks trigger Vaporize and Melt with teammates' Hydro and Cryo applications.

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

Off-field Burst applies Cryo to trigger Melt and Freeze.

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

Off-field Burst continuously applies Hydro for Vaporize and Freeze.

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

Shield provides a safe environment; Tenacity of the Millelith set increases team ATK.

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

A B Tier team built around Kaeya's Cryo DMG, maximizing Melt with Pyro application and strong ATK buffs.

Kaeya, Chongyun, Xiangling, Bennett — Kaeya Melt Team. Kaeya (Main DPS), Chongyun (Sub DPS), Xiangling (Sub DPS), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Kaeya's Cryo attacks trigger Melt on Pyro-applied enemies. Chongyun provides Cryo infusion and CD reduction, while Bennett buffs ATK and heals, and Xiangling supplies off-field Pyro DMG.

Kaeya portrait
Kaeya
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals DMG mainly via Elemental Burst; Cryo attacks are Melted for high damage.

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 num+

C2 Elemental Skill lowers Burst CDs, infuses Cryo into attacks, and boosts ATK SPD. Elemental Burst deals off-field Cryo DMG.

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

Elemental Burst provides huge off-field Pyro DMG to enable Melt.

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

Elemental Burst provides a huge ATK buff and healing to the team.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#3 Rosaria Permafrost Team #1

Tier B

B Tier permafreeze team: Ayaka Burst + Kaeya off-field Cryo, Kokomi heals, Venti groups.

Kamisato Ayaka, Kaeya, Venti, Sangonomiya Kokomi — Rosaria Permafrost Team #1. Kamisato Ayaka (Main DPS), Kaeya (Sub DPS), Venti (Sub DPS), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Support).

Core Idea

Freeze synergy: Ayaka and Kaeya provide Cryo while Kokomi applies Hydro to trigger Freeze; Venti groups enemies for Burst damage.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main DPS via Elemental Burst; Cryo application triggers Freeze with Hydro.

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

Sub DPS; off-field Elemental Burst applies Cryo to keep enemies frozen.

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

Sub DPS; Elemental Burst groups enemies and spreads Hydro from Kokomi.

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

Support/Healer; Skill applies Hydro every 2s and triggers Tenacity of the Millelith.

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 Team #2

Tier B

A Cryo Freeze team where Kaeya drives the rotation with Chongyun's infusion and Xingqiu's Hydro, while Diona shields and heals.

Kaeya, Chongyun, Xingqiu, Diona — Kaeya Permafrost Team #2. Kaeya (Main DPS), Chongyun (Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Diona (Support).

Core Idea

Kaeya's Cryo DMG reacts with Xingqiu's Hydro to trigger Freezing. Chongyun's Skill infuses Kaeya's attacks with Cryo and boosts his damage output.

Kaeya portrait
Kaeya
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main DPS who uses Chongyun's infusion to apply Cryo and Freeze with Xingqiu.

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 num+

Sub DPS; Skill (C2) reduces Burst CDs, infuses Kaeya's attacks with Cryo, and boosts ATK SPD.

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

Sub DPS; Burst applies Hydro for Freezing reactions.

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

Support; shield provides safety and helps recharge Kaeya's Burst.

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 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 Team, Kaeya Melt Team, Rosaria Permafrost Team #1. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.