Frostwind Swordsman

Kaeya

★★★★CryoSword
Constellation
Pavo Ocellus
Region
Knights of Favonius
Birthday
November 30
Released in version
1.0
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An accomplished swordsman and a strategic thinker in the Knights of Favonius, rumored to hail from beyond Mondstadt.

Community ELOsoon
Clear-time ELOsoon

Stats at level

Lv. 90
Base HP
11,636
Base ATK
223
Base DEF
792
Energy Recharge
26.7%

Build patch 7.1, updated 9/24/2026

Sub DPS

Weapons

  1. 1Primordial Jade Cutter ★★★★★
  2. 2Mistsplitter Reforged ★★★★★
  3. 3Light of Foliar Incision ★★★★★
  4. 4Freedom-Sworn ★★★★★
  5. 5Lion's Roar ★★★★

Artifacts

  1. 1Emblem of Severed Fate4-piece
  2. 2Noblesse Oblige + Blizzard Strayer2 + 2
  3. 3Noblesse Oblige + Emblem of Severed Fate2 + 2
  4. 4Noblesse Oblige4-piece
  5. 5Instructor4-piece
SandsEnergy Recharge / ATK%
GobletCryo DMG Bonus
CircletCRIT Rate / DMG
SubstatsEnergy Recharge > CRIT Rate / DMG > ATK%

Quick build based on community data: role — sub dps; options are ranked from best to fallback. A detailed write-up isn't available yet.

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Teams

Talents

Normal Attack

Ceremonial 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.

Scaling
1-Hit DMG106.3%
2-Hit DMG102.2%
3-Hit DMG129.0%
4-Hit DMG140.1%
5-Hit DMG174.4%
Charged Attack DMG108.8%+144.5%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost20.0
Plunge DMG126.4%
Low/High Plunge DMG253%/316%
Elemental Skill

Frostgnaw

Unleashes a frigid blast, dealing Cryo DMG to opponents in front of Kaeya.

Scaling
Skill DMG344%
CD6.0s
Elemental Burst

Glacial 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.

Scaling
Skill DMG139.7%
CD15.0s
Duration8.0s
Energy Cost60

Passive talents

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.

Constellations

C1

Excellent Blood

The CRIT Rate of Kaeya's Normal and Charge Attacks against opponents affected by Cryo is increased by 15%.

C2

Never-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.

C3

Dance of Frost

Increases the Level of Frostgnaw by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

C4

Frozen 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.

C5

Frostbiting Embrace

Increases the Level of Glacial Waltz by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

C6

Glacial Whirlwind

Glacial Waltz will generate 1 additional icicle, and will regenerate 15 Energy when cast.

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