UPDATED FOR 1.5 😁!
PSA #1: Supports are there to make your DPS better. They can help add what you’re missing. Supports are basically condiments
PSA #2: Both Kaeya’s abilities scale off ATK. If he’s not off playing Minecraft, slap some damage on him and watch him pop off
Keep in mind that the E goes through enemies, so it can hit multiple enemies
This passive allows Kaeya to absolutely generate a ton of energy. Energy particles of different elements don’t give as much energy to other elemental characters. However, due to the pure amount of particles it generates, Kaeya can be an effective battery
Talent Leveling Order: E > Q > Normal
PSA #3: Like with any cryo character, PAIRS EXTREMELY WELL WITH HYDRO. Kaeya spams a butt ton, so make sure you utilize those free energy orbs
WEAPON #1 (Recommended for avalanche): Festering Desire
How do I get it D: ? – Dragonspine Storyline
Most likely THE best in slot for Kaeya. Festering Desire is honestly so strong + the fact that the event gave a free R5
WEAPON #2 (Recommended for early permafrost): Harbinger of Dawn
How do I get it D: ? – Get one from Kaeya, otherwise it’s time to roll boys (gacha)
Because Kaeya’s E is on an incredibly low CD, taking Cool Steel works as well
Fillet Blade is also not a bad alternative, as you would swap to Kaeya, use E, and then hit an enemy real quick to proc the weapon skill
ARTIFACT #1 (Recommended for blizzards): Noblesse Oblige
How do I get it D: ? – Clear Pool and Mountain Cavern Domain (AR 35 locked, 20 Resin per run)
Alternatively, you can run 2-set Noblesse + 2-set Blizzard for more damage, if someone on your team is already running 4-set Noblesse!
ARTIFACT #2 (Recommended for early winters): Instructor
How do I get it D: ? – Confront Stormterror Domain (60 Resin per run), or go steal some chests
You can run The Exile set as well. It feels really good if your team is lacking some serious energy recharge. If you’re good on energy recharge, then just run these two recommended sets
PSA #4: There is a CRIT Kaeya build floating around somewhere that’s really fun to play. Basically you run Harbinger of Dawn for weapon, 2-set Berserker and any 2-set 18% ATK artifact and just slap people with icicles
Main stats:
| Sands | Goblet | Circlet |
|---|---|---|
| ATK% | Cryo DMG% | CRIT% or CRIT DMG |
Substats: CRIT% > CRIT DMG > ATK > EM
If you want other characters let me know. Hope this helped. Bye.
Are there any other recommended weapons for Kaeya besides Harbringer and Cool Steel? It seems like the Festering Desire sword is currently unobtainable since it was an event exclusive weapon
You could technically take either of the ER swords (Sacrificial or Favonius) or run Iron Sting if you want to run him for EM comps.
which one is better prototype or iron sting?
i cant decide which one to get :'(
For Support Kaeya, Iron Sting will be a lot better. Kaeya would get decent EM + have more elemental damage for his E and Q
What would recommend artifacts and weapon for dps phys dmg kaeya?
2x Pale + 2x Bloodstained is good. Otherwise, 4x Pale
Any ideas for a cryo main dps Kaeya?
You pretty much just run him 4x Blizzard Strayer and run a melt comp. Weapon wise, Mistsplitter or Flute works
I’m wanting to build a sub dps kaeya build for a razor team and what would be the recommended artifacts and weapons?
You want either Mistsplitter or a 4-star like Black Sword/Flute, and run 4x Blizzard (4x Emblem if you just want to specifically run it for the burst)
Thank you I appreciate it 👍