Kaeya

Explore Kaeya's biography, skills, passive talents, constellations, ascension materials, and recommended builds in Genshin Impact. Learn about his Cryo abilities and best weapon/artifact choices.

Kaeya is a 4-star Cryo Sword user affiliated with the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt. Known for his charm and problem-solving skills, he is a trusted aide to the Acting Grand Master Jean. His past alias was Kaeya Ragnvindr.

Biography:

• Full Name: Kaeya Alberich
• Sex: Male
• Birthday: November 30th
• Constellation: Pavo Ocellus
• Region: Mondstadt
• Affiliation: Knights of Favonius
• Special Dish: Fruity Skewers
• How to Obtain: Complete Crash Course, Wanderlust Invocation (Wish)

Skills Talents:

• Normal Attack: Ceremonial Bladework - Performs up to 5 consecutive strikes. Charged Attack consumes Stamina for 2 rapid sword strikes. Plunging Attack strikes the ground, dealing AoE DMG.
• Elemental Skill: Frostgnaw - Unleashes a frigid blast, dealing Cryo DMG to enemies in front.
• Elemental Burst: Glacial Waltz - Summons 3 revolving icicles that follow the character and deal Cryo DMG to enemies.

Passive Talents:

• Cold-Blooded Strike (Ascension 1): Frostgnaw hits regenerate HP equal to 15% of ATK.
• Heart of the Abyss (Ascension 4): Enemies Frozen by Frostgnaw drop additional Elemental Particles (max 2 per use).
• Hidden Strength: Decreases all party members’ sprinting Stamina consumption by 20%.

Constellations:

• Level 1: Excellent Blood: CRIT Rate of Normal/Charged Attacks against Cold/Frozen enemies increased by 15%.
• Level 2: Never Ending Performance: Glacial Waltz duration increased by 2.5s (up to 15s) per enemy defeated.
• Level 3: Dance of Frost: Increases Frostgnaw Level by 3 (max 15).
• Level 4: Frozen Kiss: When HP < 20%, creates a shield absorbing 30% of Max HP for 20s (occurs once every 60s). Absorbs Cryo DMG with 250% efficiency.
• Level 5: Frostbiting Embrace: Increases Glacial Waltz Level by 3 (max 15).
• Level 6: Glacial Whirlwind: Glacial Waltz generates 1 additional icicle and regenerates 15 Energy when cast.

Ascension Materials:

• 1st Ascension (Lv. 20): 20,000 Mora, 1 Shivada Jade Sliver, 3 Calla Lilly, 3 Treasure Hoarder Insignia.
• 2nd Ascension (Lv. 40): 40,000 Mora, 3 Shivada Jade Fragment, 2 Hoarfrost Core, 10 Calla Lilly, 15 Treasure Hoarder Insignia.
• 3rd Ascension (Lv. 50): 60,000 Mora, 6 Shivada Jade Fragment, 4 Hoarfrost Core, 20 Calla Lilly, 12 Silver Raven Insignia.
• 4th Ascension (Lv. 60): 80,000 Mora, 3 Shivada Jade Chunk, 8 Hoarfrost Core, 30 Calla Lilly, 18 Silver Raven Insignia.
• 5th Ascension (Lv. 70): 100,000 Mora, 6 Shivada Jade Chunk, 12 Hoarfrost Core, 45 Calla Lilly, 12 Gold Raven Insignia.
• 6th Ascension (Lv. 80): 120,000 Mora, 6 Shivada Jade Gemstone, 20 Hoarfrost Core, 60 Calla Lilly, 24 Gold Raven Insignia.

Recommended Builds:

Talent Priority: Glacial Waltz (Elemental Burst)

Cryo Support Build: Focuses on empowering Kaeya’s Elemental Burst for consistent elemental reactions and damage, especially powerful with Constellation 6.

Weapons:

• Skyward Blade (5-star Sword): CRIT Rate +4%. Upon using Elemental Burst, gains Skypiercing Might: Movement SPD +10%, ATK SPD +10%, Normal/Charged Attack DMG +20% for 12s.
• The Flute (4-star Sword): On hit, Normal/Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to deal additional ATK DMG (up to 480% ATK) every 15s.

Artifact Sets:

• Gladiator’s Finale (4-piece): (2-piece) ATK +18%. (4-piece) If wielder uses Sword, Claymore, or Polearm, increases Normal Attack DMG by 35%.
• Noblesse Oblige (4-piece): (2-piece) Elemental Burst DMG +20%. (4-piece) Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members’ ATK by 20% for 12s (cannot stack).