Best Kaeya Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)

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CryoKnights of Favonius30/11Pavo OcellusForsaken Rift

An accomplished swordsman and a strategic thinker in the Knights of Favonius, rumored to hail from beyond Mondstadt.

Best builds for Kaeya

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FREEZE / MONO CRYO Build

Weapons

Mistsplitter Reforged

CRIT DMG

High base ATK and Elemental DMG Bonus stacking perfectly with Kaeya's constant Cryo damage.

Absolution

CRIT DMG

Massive CRIT DMG secondary and a passive that boosts Skill and Burst damage.

Light of Foliar Incision

CRIT DMG

Provides CRIT Rate and Elemental DMG Bonus after triggering reactions.

Haran Geppaku Futsu

CRIT Rate

High CRIT Rate and Elemental DMG Bonus that benefits all of Kaeya's hits.

Splendor of Tranquil Waters

CRIT DMG

Boosts Skill damage and provides HP-related buffs; fine for freeze.

Lightbearing Moonshard

CRIT DMG

A good stat stick with ATK% and a passive that increases Cryo damage.

Summit Shaper

ATK%

High base ATK and ATK%; requires a shield to fully utilize the passive.

Primordial Jade Cutter

CRIT Rate

Provides CRIT Rate and converts HP to ATK, making it a reliable all-rounder.

Finale of the DeepR5

ATK%

Craftable weapon with ATK%; its passive boosts ATK after using Skill.

Amenoma Kageuchi

ATK%

Helps with Energy Recharge while restoring energy after casting Skill.

Harbinger of DawnR5

CRIT DMG

3-star weapon with CRIT DMG and a passive that increases CRIT Rate above 90% HP.

Skyward Blade

Energy Recharge

Provides Energy Recharge and CRIT Rate with a vacuum blade passive.

Favonius Sword

Energy Recharge

Energy battery option; generates particles for the team on CRIT hits.

Artifacts

Blizzard Strayer

4-piece set is core: +40% CRIT Rate against frozen enemies, enabling a full CRIT DMG build.

Emblem of Severed Fate

2-piece gives Energy Recharge, 4-piece boosts Burst damage by 25% of Energy Recharge.

Choose 2

ATK +18% set

Noblesse Oblige

2-piece bonus increases Cryo DMG by 15% — a solid filler option.

Noblesse Oblige

4-piece increases team ATK by 20% after using Burst, great for support sub-DPS.

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City

2-piece gives 15% Cryo DMG; 4-piece boosts Swirl damage and team elemental DMG.

Substats Priority

1Energy Recharge

2CRIT DMG

3ATK%

4CRIT Rate

Talents Priority

1QBurst

2NANormal Attack

3ESkill

Recommended Primary Stats

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

Cryo DMG Bonus

Circlet

CRIT DMG

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Weapons

Mistsplitter Reforged

CRIT DMG

Physical DMG Bonus

Physical DMG Bonus

CRIT DMG

Energy Recharge

Artifacts

Blizzard Strayer

Gladiator's Finale

Resolution of Sojourner

Bloodstained Chivalry

Pale Flame

Emblem of Severed Fate

Best teams for Kaeya

Full team guide

Kaeya Melt Vaporize Team

Hu Tao's DMG is amplified by Vaporize and Melt. Kaeya's Burst applies Cryo, Xingqiu's Burst applies Hydro. Zhongli provides shield and ATK buff via Tenacity of the Millelith.

Hu Tao's Pyro DMG is amplified by Vaporize from Xingqiu and Melt from Kaeya's Cryo. Zhongli's shield provides safety and ATK buff.

Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Kaeya (Cryo Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)

Hu Tao·Pyro Main DPS

Main DPS; amplifies DMG via Vaporize and Melt. Uses Crimson Witch of Flames 4-set.

Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch

Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%

Kaeya·Cryo Sub DPS

Sub DPS; Burst applies Cryo for Melt and Freeze. Uses Blizzard Strayer 2-set + Noblesse Oblige 2-set.

Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, The Black Sword

Artifacts: 2pc Blizzard Strayer + 2pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Xingqiu·Hydro Sub DPS

Sub DPS; Burst applies Hydro for Vaporize and Freeze. Uses Noblesse Oblige 4-set.

Weapons: Sacrificial Sword

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Zhongli·Geo Support

Support; shield provides safety and Tenacity of the Millelith 4-set boosts team ATK.

Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel

Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

Kaeya Melt Team

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

Kaeya's Cryo DMG is maximized by Melt reactions with Xiangling and Bennett's Pyro application.

Team composition: Kaeya (Cryo Main DPS), Chongyun (Cryo Sub DPS), Xiangling (Pyro Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)

Kaeya·Cryo Main DPS

Kaeya mainly deals DMG by his Burst in this build.

Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, The Black Sword

Artifacts: 4pc Blizzard Strayer

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Chongyun·Cryo Sub DPSC2

Chongyun's Skill (requires C2) lowers CDs of teammates' Burst, infuses Kaeya's Normal Attack with Cryo and increases Attack Speed. His Burst provides Cryo DMG at backstage.

Weapons: Wolf's Gravestone, Serpent Spine

Artifacts: 4pc Blizzard Strayer

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Xiangling·Pyro Sub DPS

Xiangling's Burst provides huge amount of DMG at backstage.

Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch"

Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%

Bennett·Pyro Support

Bennett's Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing to other members.

Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

Kaeya Skills

Passive Talents

Cold-Blooded Strike

Ascension Phase 1

Every hit with Frostgnaw regenerates HP for Kaeya equal to 15% of his ATK.

Glacial Heart

Ascension Phase 4

Opponents Frozen by Frostgnaw will drop additional Elemental Particles.
Frostgnaw may only produce a maximum of 2 additional Elemental Particles per use.

Hidden Strength

Passive

Decreases sprinting Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%.
Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

Constellations

Excellent Blood

The CRIT Rate of Kaeya's Normal and Charge Attacks against opponents affected by Cryo is increased by 15%.

Never-Ending Performance

While Glacial Waltz is in effect, for each opponent defeated, its duration is increased by 2.5s, up to a maximum of 15s.

Dance of Frost

Increases the Level of Frostgnaw by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Frozen Kiss

Triggers automatically when Kaeya's HP falls below 20%:
Creates 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

Increases the Level of Glacial Waltz by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Glacial Whirlwind

Glacial Waltz will generate 1 additional icicle, and will regenerate 15 Energy when cast.

Outfits

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

Default

Kaeya's outfit. Fashionable clothes festooned with a fur collar.

Stats

Before Ascension

After Ascension

Ascend

Base HP

976

Base ATK

Base DEF

Energy Recharge

Ascension Materials

Mora

420,000

Shivada Jade Sliver

Shivada Jade Fragment

Shivada Jade Chunk

Shivada Jade Gemstone

Hoarfrost Core

Calla Lily

168

Treasure Hoarder Insignia

Silver Raven Insignia

Golden Raven Insignia

Level	Mora	Materials
Lv.40	20,000	1	—	3	3
Lv.50	40,000	3	2	10	15
Lv.60	60,000	6	4	20	12
Lv.70	80,000	3	8	30	18
Lv.80	100,000	6	12	45	12
Lv.90	120,000	6	20	60	24

Talent Materials

Mora

1,652,500

Teachings of Ballad

Guide to Ballad

Philosophies of Ballad

Treasure Hoarder Insignia

Silver Raven Insignia

Golden Raven Insignia

Spirit Locket of Boreas

Crown of Insight

Level	Mora	Materials
Lv.1→2	12,500	3	6
Lv.2→3	17,500	2	3
Lv.3→4	25,000	4	4
Lv.4→5	30,000	6	6
Lv.5→6	37,500	9	9
Lv.6→7	120,000	4	4	1
Lv.7→8	260,000	6	6	1
Lv.8→9	450,000	12	9	2
Lv.9→10	700,000	16	12	2	1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best artifact set for Kaeya?+

The best artifact set for Kaeya is the 4-piece Blizzard Strayer set.

What is the best weapon for Kaeya?+

The best weapon for Kaeya is Mistsplitter Reforged.

What main stats should I focus on for Kaeya?+

Prioritize ATK%, Cryo DMG Bonus, CRIT DMG on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.

What is the talent priority for Kaeya?+

Upgrade Kaeya's talents in this order: Burst > Normal Attack > Skill.

What are the best teams for Kaeya?+

Some of the best teams for Kaeya are Kaeya Melt Vaporize Team, Kaeya Melt Team, Rosaria Permafrost Team #1, Kaeya Permafrost Freeze.

Best builds for Kaeya

FREEZE / MONO CRYO Build

Weapons

Artifacts

Substats Priority

Talents Priority

Recommended Primary Stats

Most-used community build

Weapons

Artifacts

Best teams for Kaeya

Kaeya Melt Vaporize Team

Kaeya Melt Team

Kaeya Skills

Ceremonial Bladework

Frostgnaw

Glacial Waltz

Passive Talents

Cold-Blooded Strike

Glacial Heart

Hidden Strength

Constellations

Excellent Blood

Never-Ending Performance

Dance of Frost

Frozen Kiss

Frostbiting Embrace

Glacial Whirlwind

Outfits

Sailwind Shadow

Icy Featherflight

Stats

Ascension Materials

Talent Materials

Frequently Asked Questions