Genshin Tier List

Kaeya

4★ Cryo · Sword · Patch 7.1

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

Region
Mondstadt
Affiliation
Knights of Favonius
Birthday
November 30
Constellation
Pavo Ocellus
Released
Sep 27, 2020
Voice (EN)
Josey Montana McCoy
Voice (JP)
鳥海浩輔
Voice (CN)
孙晔
Voice (KR)
Jung Joo-won

Base stats at Lv. 90

HP
11,636
ATK
223
DEF
792
Energy Recharge (ascension)
26.7%

Kaeya ascension materials Lv. 1 → 90

Calla Lily×168Calla Lily
Shivada Jade Sliver×1Shivada Jade Sliver
Shivada Jade Fragment×9Shivada Jade Fragment
Shivada Jade Chunk×9Shivada Jade Chunk
Shivada Jade Gemstone×6Shivada Jade Gemstone
Treasure Hoarder Insignia×18Treasure Hoarder Insignia
Silver Raven Insignia×30Silver Raven Insignia
Golden Raven Insignia×36Golden Raven Insignia
Hoarfrost Core×46Hoarfrost Core

Plus 420,000 Mora.

Kaeya talent materials all three talents, Lv. 1 → 10

Teachings of Ballad×9Teachings of BalladWed · Sat
Guide to Ballad×63Guide to BalladWed · Sat
Philosophies of Ballad×114Philosophies of BalladWed · Sat
Crown of Insight×3Crown of Insight
Treasure Hoarder Insignia×18Treasure Hoarder Insignia
Silver Raven Insignia×66Silver Raven Insignia
Golden Raven Insignia×93Golden Raven Insignia
Spirit Locket of Boreas×18Spirit Locket of Boreas

Plus 4,957,500 Mora. Talent book domains are open Wednesday and Saturday and every Sunday.

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Kaeya talents

Normal AttackCeremonial Bladework
Normal Attack
Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Elemental SkillFrostgnaw
Unleashes a frigid blast, dealing Cryo DMG to opponents in front of Kaeya.

Kaeya seems affable, but his nature is that of unyielding ice.
Elemental BurstGlacial Waltz
Coalescing the frost in the air, Kaeya summons 3 icicles that revolve around him.
These icicles will follow the character around and deal Cryo DMG to opponents in their path for the ability's duration.

A winsome smile, genial words, and the merciless hoarfrost that lies beneath... These are all Kaeya's weapons.

Passives

Cold-Blooded Strike
Every hit with Frostgnaw regenerates HP for Kaeya equal to 15% of his ATK.
Glacial Heart
Opponents Frozen by Frostgnaw will drop additional Elemental Particles.
Frostgnaw may only produce a maximum of 2 additional Elemental Particles per use.
Hidden Strength
Decreases sprinting Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%.
Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

Kaeya constellations

C1Excellent Blood
The CRIT Rate of Kaeya's Normal and Charge Attacks against opponents affected by Cryo is increased by 15%.
C2Never-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.
C3Dance of Frost
Increases the Level of Frostgnaw by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4Frozen 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.
C5Frostbiting Embrace
Increases the Level of Glacial Waltz by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6Glacial Whirlwind
Glacial Waltz will generate 1 additional icicle, and will regenerate 15 Energy when cast.

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