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Frostwind Swordsman

Kaeya portrait

Kaeya

★★★★

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

Element
Cryo
Weapon
Sword
Region
Mondstadt
Birthday
November 30
Constellation
Pavo Ocellus
Kaeya character artwork

A FOUNDATION FOR ADVENTURE

Base stats

HP
11,636
ATK
223
DEF
792
Energy Recharge
26.7%Ascension bonus

Base stats before weapons, artifacts, buffs, or constellation effects.

THE SHAPE OF THEIR POWER

Talents & abilities

Reference scaling only. Talent levels do not automatically apply constellation effects.

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.

Ceremonial Bladework values at level 1
1-Hit DMG53.8%
2-Hit DMG51.7%
3-Hit DMG65.3%
4-Hit DMG70.9%
5-Hit DMG88.2%
Charged Attack DMG55.0%+73.1%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost20.0
Plunge DMG63.9%
Low/High Plunge DMG128%/160%

Elemental skill

Frostgnaw

Unleashes a frigid blast, dealing Cryo DMG to opponents in front of Kaeya. Kaeya seems affable, but his nature is that of unyielding ice.

Frostgnaw values at level 1
Skill DMG191%
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. A winsome smile, genial words, and the merciless hoarfrost that lies beneath... These are all Kaeya's weapons.

Glacial Waltz values at level 1
Skill DMG77.6%
CD15.0s
Duration8.0s
Energy Cost60

Passive talent

Cold-Blooded Strike

Every hit with Frostgnaw regenerates HP for Kaeya equal to 15% of his ATK.

Passive talent

Glacial Heart

Opponents Frozen by Frostgnaw will drop additional Elemental Particles. Frostgnaw may only produce a maximum of 2 additional Elemental Particles per use.

Passive talent

Hidden Strength

Decreases sprinting Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%. Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

WRITTEN IN THE STARS

Pavo Ocellus

Constellation 1

Excellent Blood

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

Constellation 2

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.

Constellation 3

Dance of Frost

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

Constellation 4

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.

Constellation 5

Frostbiting Embrace

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

Constellation 6

Glacial Whirlwind

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

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