Kaeya Best Build & Artifacts
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Kaeya is a free Cryo sword Sub-DPS who provides consistent off-field Cryo application and excellent energy generation for battery roles. He enables budget Freeze teams and Melt support compositions for early to late game.
Main Stats
- Sands: Energy Recharge or ATK%
- Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus
- Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
- Substat focus: ER, CRIT, ATK%
Substat Priority
Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%
Weapons & Artifacts
SBest in Slot
- Sacrificial SwordER and skill reset for more Cryo application
- Blizzard Strayer (4pc)CRIT Rate against frozen enemies in Freeze teams
AStrong Alternatives
- Favonius SwordGenerates energy for the entire team
- Noblesse Oblige (4pc)Party ATK buff on burst
BBudget / Early Game
- Amenoma KageuchiCraftable ATK sword with ER restore
- Instructor (4pc)Team EM buff for reaction teams
Talent Priority
- Elemental Burst
- Elemental Skill
- Normal Attack
C0 Kaeya is one of the best free supports. C1 grants bonus CRIT Rate against Cryo-affected enemies, great for Freeze. C2 extends burst duration. C6 adds extra icicle damage. C2 is his best constellation for Freeze teams.
Team Compositions
F2P Freeze
KaeyaBarbaraRosariaKaedehara Kazuha
Budget perma-freeze with free characters and Blizzard Strayer Kaeya.
Kaeya Melt Support
KaeyaBennettXianglingKaedehara Kazuha
Kaeya burst provides off-field Cryo for Melt reactions.
Kaeya Battery
KaeyaChongyunBennettDiluc
Kaeya generates particles for energy-hungry claymore DPS units.