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Genshin Impact Kinich Best Team Guide

Last updated March 30, 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

This page provides the best team information for Kinich, primarily a Main DPS. Top teams include Burning and Burgeon compositions. Team positions can be adjusted based on your roster.

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 S-Tier Hyperbloom Reaction Team with Yae, Nahida & Zhongli

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

Burning-focused team built around Kinich as the on-field Main DPS, with Emilie providing off-field Dendro damage, Xiangling enabling consistent Pyro application for Burning, and Bennett offering strong ATK buff and healing.

Kinich portrait
Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendro

On-field driver using his Skill to enter Nightsoul's Blessing and repeatedly attack while building Nightsoul points for Scalespiker Cannon.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

Emilie portrait
Emilie
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Off-field Dendro damage dealer whose Lumidouce Case gains value from Burning uptime; Burst further boosts its 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

Provides strong off-field Pyro from Burst to maintain Burning and add consistent team damage.

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

Massive ATK buff and healing from Burst; also improves team survivability and overall damage.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#2 Kinich Burning Team #2

Tier SS

Kinich Burning team centered around strong Dendro/Pyro Burning uptime. Kinich remains the on-field Main DPS, while Emilie and Xiangling provide off-field damage and consistent Burning application. Yanfei (C4) adds shielding and team utility with Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers and Noblesse Oblige.

Note: Yanfei should absorb the energy particles generated by her skill before swapping out.

Kinich portrait
Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendro

On-field damage dealer. Uses his grappling hook skill to enter Nightsoul’s Blessing and cycle around enemies while firing, then consumes Nightsoul points for Scalespiker Cannon.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

Emilie portrait
Emilie
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Off-field Dendro damage dealer. Lumidouce Case deals periodic Dendro damage and gains extra value when enemies are Burning, while her Burst further boosts its 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

Provides strong Burst damage and consistent Pyro application to help maintain Burning.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate

Yanfei portrait
Yanfei
SupportPyroPyroConstellation 4+

C4 Yanfei can provide shielding and additional team buffs through her artifact and weapon setup.

Must absorb the energy particles generated by her skill before switching to the next character.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#3 Kinich Burning Team #3

Tier SS

Burning-focused team built around Kinich as the on-field Main DPS, with Emilie adding off-field Dendro damage, Xiangling enabling consistent Pyro application for Burning, and Zhongli providing strong shielding plus team utility.

Kinich portrait
Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendro

On-field carry. Uses his skill to enter Nightsoul’s Blessing and circle enemies while firing, then consumes Nightsoul points to unleash Scalespiker Cannon.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

Emilie portrait
Emilie
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Off-field Dendro damage dealer. Summons Lumidouce Case, which deals periodic Dendro damage and gains value when enemies are Burning; Burst further boosts its 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

Provides strong Burst damage and reliable off-field Pyro application to trigger and maintain 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

Offers a very strong shield for team safety and can increase whole-team ATK with Tenacity of the Millelith.

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

Kinich Burgeon Team focused on Kinich as on-field Main DPS with off-field Hydro and Pyro application to enable Burgeon triggers.
Strong team damage with Yelan, Xiangling, and Bennett providing sustained reactions, buffs, and survivability.

Kinich portrait
Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendro

On-field driver of the team. His Skill enters Nightsoul's Blessing and allows him to build Nightsoul points before unleashing Scalespiker Cannon.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous off-field Hydro application to support Burgeon reactions while contributing strong personal damage.

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

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
SupportPyroPyro

Off-field Pyro damage and elemental application from her Burst help trigger Burgeon consistently.

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 a large ATK buff and healing through his Elemental Burst, greatly improving team stability and damage.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#5 Kinich Burgeon Team #2

Tier SS

Kinich Burgeon team focused on consistent Dendro + Hydro + Pyro application for Burgeon reactions.
Kinich serves as the on-field Main DPS, Furina provides off-field Hydro application and team DMG amplification, Xiangling supplies strong off-field Pyro application, and Baizhu offers healing/shielding plus additional team utility.

Kinich portrait
Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendro

On-field driver and main damage dealer. His skill enables Nightsoul’s Blessing for mobile sustained attacks and his Elemental Skill can convert into Scalespiker Cannon after generating enough Nightsoul points.

Artifacts

Obsidian CodexObsidian Codex

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous off-field Hydro application to enable Burgeon reactions. Her Burst also boosts team DMG based on HP changes, which synergizes well with healing support.

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

Strong off-field Pyro applicator with high Burst damage. Helps maintain consistent Pyro application 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

Baizhu portrait
Baizhu
SupportDendroDendro

Provides healing and shielding for team survivability. Also increases Burgeon DMG through his passive scaling with Max HP.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#6 Kinich Catalyst S-Tier Hyperbloom Reaction Team with Yae, Nahida & Zhongli

Tier S

Kinich is the Main DPS. Only suggest this team when Nahida is C2 or above.
This setup relies on Yae’s consistent Electro application and Nahida’s Dendro support to trigger reactions while Kinich stays on-field. Zhongli provides a strong shield and teamwide ATK buff via Tenacity of the Millelith.

Kinich portrait
Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendro

On-field damage dealer. Uses his Skill to enter Nightsoul’s Blessing and rotate around enemies while firing, then consumes Nightsoul points 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%

Yae Miko portrait
Yae Miko
Sub DPSElectroElectro

Provides continuous Electro application through her attacks and Elemental Skill to help trigger reactions for Kinich.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

Nahida portrait
Nahida
Sub DPSDendroDendroConstellation 2+

C2 or above required. Deals damage mainly through Elemental Skill, linking up to 8 enemies and enabling strong reaction damage. Her Burst buffs her 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%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides a powerful shield for team safety and boosts the whole team’s ATK with a full 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

Kinich Blooming Team #1
Kinich is the Main DPS and should only be used at C2+. C2 Kinich reduces enemy Dendro RES, maximizing Bountiful Core damage.

Team focuses on Bloom into Bountiful Cores via Nilou, with Yelan providing sustained off-field Hydro, and Baizhu supplying healing, shielding, and extra Bloom DMG scaling from Max HP.

Kinich portrait
Kinich
Main DPSDendroDendroConstellation 2+

Main DPS
Best played at C2 or above for Dendro RES shred and stronger Blooming damage.
Kinich’s skill enables Nightsoul’s Blessing, allowing him to move and attack around enemies before unleashing Scalespiker Cannon.

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 application for Bloom reactions. Her passive converts Bloom cores into Bountiful Cores when the team is restricted to Hydro and Dendro characters, causing them to explode faster 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%

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Off-field Hydro applicator that helps maintain consistent Bloom generation while also contributing strong personal damage.

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 healing and shielding to keep the team safe. His passive also boosts Bloom DMG based on his Max HP.

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.