Kaeya

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This article is about the playable character. For the Genius Invokation TCG Character Card, see Kaeya (Character Card).

Kaeya

Frostwind Swordsman

Card
Wish
In-Game

Quality	Weapon
	Sword

Element	Model Type
Cryo	Tall Male

Character Roles
Off-Field DPS

Bio
Relatives
Voice Actors

Real Name

Kaeya Alberich

Affiliations

Release Date

September 28, 2020
5 years, 11 months ago

Biological ‍ⓘ‍

Ancestry: Alberich Clan

Parent: Unnamed father^[5]

Adoptive ‍ⓘ‍

Parent: Crepus (deceased)^[6]^[7]
Older sibling: Diluc^[6]^[7]

Additional Titles
Categories

Quartermaster of the Knights^[1]

Playable Characters

Kaeya Alberich is a playable Cryo character in Genshin Impact.

Kaeya is the Cavalry Captain of the Knights of Favonius. He is held in high regard by the people of Mondstadt — even with all his eccentricities and secrets.

He is obtained for free in the Archon Quest Crash Course in Prologue: Act I - The Outlander Who Caught the Wind.

Gameplay Info

Ascensions and Stats

Toggle Ascension Materials

Ascension Phase	Level	Base HP	‍Base ATK‍	Base DEF	‍Energy Recharge‍
0✦	1/20	975.62	18.70	66.38	—
0✦	20/20	2,506.36	48.04	170.53	—
Ascension Cost (0 → 1) 20,000 1 3 3
1✦	20/40	3,235.19	62.01	220.12	—
1✦	40/40	4,845.94	92.88	329.72	—
Ascension Cost (1 → 2) 40,000 2 3 10 15
2✦	40/50	5,363.79	102.80	364.95	6.67%
2✦	50/50	6,169.65	118.25	419.78	6.67%
Ascension Cost (2 → 3) 60,000 4 6 20 12
3✦	50/60	6,860.13	131.48	466.76	13.34%
3✦	60/60	7,665.99	146.93	521.59	13.34%
Ascension Cost (3 → 4) 80,000 8 3 30 18
4✦	60/70	8,183.84	156.85	556.83	13.34%
4✦	70/70	8,988.73	172.28	611.59	13.34%
Ascension Cost (4 → 5) 100,000 12 6 45 12
5✦	70/80	9,506.58	182.20	646.83	20.01%
5✦	80/80	10,312.44	197.65	701.66	20.01%
Ascension Cost (5 → 6) 120,000 20 6 60 24
6✦	80/90	10,830.30	207.57	736.89	26.68%
	90/90	11,636.16	223.02	791.72
	95/95	12,038.11	251.46	819.07
	100/100	12,441.04	279.92	846.49

Total Cost (0✦ → 6✦)

420,000 Mora

46 Hoarfrost Core

1 Shivada Jade Sliver

9 Shivada Jade Fragment

9 Shivada Jade Chunk

6 Shivada Jade Gemstone

168 Calla Lily

18 Treasure Hoarder Insignia

30 Silver Raven Insignia

36 Golden Raven Insignia

Talents

Normal AttackElemental SkillElemental Burst1st Ascension Passive4th Ascension PassiveUtility Passive

Icon

Name

Type

Ceremonial Bladework

Normal Attack

Description
Gameplay Notes
Advanced Properties
Attribute Scaling
Preview

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.

When Kaeya performs the fifth strike of his Normal Attack sequence, he teleports behind the enemy he is fighting to strike them from behind.
- If he is fighting an enemy who dies after the fourth strike but before the fifth strike, then he will teleport behind another nearby enemy instead.
- As long as there are enemies nearby, Kaeya does not need to be hitting enemies or even be in combat to teleport behind an enemy.
- Kaeya cannot teleport behind shielded Mitachurls or large enemies, nor can he teleport through obstacles.

Constellation Effects

Constellation Level 1, Excellent Blood: "The CRIT Rate of Kaeya's Normal and Charge Attacks against opponents affected by Cryo is increased by 15%."

	Gauge Units	Internal Cooldown		Poise Damage	Stagger Effect			Blunt
	Gauge Units	‍Tag‍	‍Type‍	Poise Damage	‍S. L.Stagger Level‍	‍H. F.Horizontal Force‍	‍V. F.Vertical Force‍	Blunt
Normal Attack 1-Hit	1U	Normal Attack	2.5s/3 Hits	27.3	Heavy	200	0	✘
Normal Attack 2-Hit	1U			23.4	Heavy	200	0	✘
Normal Attack 3-Hit	1U			44.1	Heavy	200	0	✘
Normal Attack 4-Hit	1U			56.7	Heavy	200	0	✘
Normal Attack 5-Hit	1U			110.6	Air	655	800	✘
Charged Attack 1-Hit	1U			45	Light	200	0	✘
Charged Attack 2-Hit	1U			45	Air	655	800	✘
Plunging Attack Collision	0U	No ICD		25	Light	200	0	✘
Low Plunge	1U	No ICD		100	Heavy	800	0	✔
High Plunge	1U	No ICD		150	Air	0	800	✔

Talent Levels past 10 require Normal Attack Level Increase methods, such as Constellations and Passives.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
1-Hit DMG (%)	53.75	58.13	62.5	68.75	73.13	78.13	85	91.88	98.75	106.25	114.84
2-Hit DMG (%)	51.69	55.89	60.1	66.11	70.32	75.13	81.74	88.35	94.96	102.17	110.43
3-Hit DMG (%)	65.27	70.59	75.9	83.49	88.8	94.88	103.22	111.57	119.92	129.03	139.47
4-Hit DMG (%)	70.86	76.63	82.4	90.64	96.41	103	112.06	121.13	130.19	140.08	151.41
5-Hit DMG (%)	88.24	95.42	102.6	112.86	120.04	128.25	139.54	150.82	162.11	174.42	188.53
Charged Attack
Charged Attack DMG (%)	55.04 + 73.1	59.52 + 79.05	64 + 85	70.4 + 93.5	74.88 + 99.45	80 + 106.25	87.04 + 115.6	94.08 + 124.95	101.12 + 134.3	108.8 + 144.5	117.6 + 156.19
Charged Attack Stamina Cost	20
Plunging Attack
Plunge DMG (%)	63.93	69.14	74.34	81.77	86.98	92.92	101.1	109.28	117.46	126.38	135.3
Low Plunge DMG (%)	127.84	138.24	148.65	163.51	173.92	185.81	202.16	218.51	234.86	252.7	270.54
High Plunge DMG (%)	159.68	172.67	185.67	204.24	217.23	232.09	252.51	272.93	293.36	315.64	337.92

Frostgnaw

Elemental Skill

Description
Gameplay Notes
Advanced Properties
Attribute Scaling
Preview

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

When this skill hits at least one enemy, it generates 2.67 Elemental Particles.
Frostgnaw uniquely applies 4U of Cryo on water and freezes it for 8 seconds. As Frostgnaw's cooldown is only 6 seconds, Kaeya can freeze the water in front of him and walk across it indefinitely as long as Frostgnaw is constantly used.

Passive Effects

Passive Talent 1, Cold-Blooded Strike: "Every hit with Frostgnaw regenerates HP for Kaeya equal to 15% of his ATK."
Passive Talent 2, Glacial Heart: "Opponents Frozen by Frostgnaw will drop additional Elemental Particles. Frostgnaw may only produce a maximum of 2 additional Elemental Particles per use."

Constellation Effects

Constellation Level 3, Dance of Frost: Increases this talent's level by 3, up to a maximum of 15.

	Gauge Units	Internal Cooldown		Poise Damage	Stagger Effect			Blunt
	Gauge Units	‍Tag‍	‍Type‍	Poise Damage	‍S. L.Stagger Level‍	‍H. F.Horizontal Force‍	‍V. F.Vertical Force‍	Blunt
Skill DMG	2U	No ICD		140	Heavy	800	0	✘
Skill DMG (Against Water)	4U	No ICD		0	Mute	0	0	✘

Talent Levels past 10 require Elemental Skill Level Increase methods, such as Constellations and Event bonuses.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Skill DMG (%)	191.2	205.54	219.88	239	253.34	267.68	286.8	305.92	325.04	344.16	363.28	382.4	406.3	430
CD	6s

Glacial Waltz

Elemental Burst

Description
Gameplay Notes
Advanced Properties
Attribute Scaling
Preview

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.

This Elemental Burst drains energy later than most others.^[8]
Once an icicle deals DMG, it has a 0.5s cooldown before being able to deal DMG to the same target again.
- It can deal DMG more than once per rotation if its hitbox remains in contact with an enemy for more than 0.5s.
Glacial Waltz can hit ~15 times across the initial burst, icicle rotations and final icicle explosions.
Icicle damage will snapshot Kaeya's stats on cast and will not be affected by changes in his stats that occur afterwards.

Constellation Effects

Constellation Level 2, Never-Ending Performance: Glacial Waltz's duration is extended by 2.5 seconds for each enemy defeated during its duration, up to a maximum duration of 15 seconds at three enemies defeated.
Constellation Level 5, Frostbiting Embrace: Increases this talent's level by 3, up to a maximum of 15.
Constellation Level 6, Glacial Whirlwind: "Glacial Waltz will generate 1 additional icicle, and will regenerate 15 Energy when cast."

	Gauge Units	Internal Cooldown		Poise Damage	Stagger Effect			Blunt
	Gauge Units	‍Tag‍	‍Type‍	Poise Damage	‍S. L.Stagger Level‍	‍H. F.Horizontal Force‍	‍V. F.Vertical Force‍	Blunt
Activation Knockback	—	—	—	400	Heavy	800	0	✘
Skill DMG	1U	Elemental Burst	2.5s/3 Hits	25	Light	200	0	✘

Talent Levels past 10 require Elemental Burst Level Increase methods, such as Constellations and Event bonuses.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Skill DMG (%)	77.6	83.42	89.24	97	102.82	108.64	116.4	124.16	131.92	139.68	147.44	155.2	164.9	175
CD	15s
Duration	8s
Energy Cost	60

Cold-Blooded Strike

1st Ascension Passive

Description
Gameplay Notes
Preview

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

"Every hit" refers to the number of enemies hit. Hitting N enemies with Frostgnaw will regenerate HP for Kaeya equal to 15%×N of his ATK.

Glacial Heart

4th Ascension Passive

Description
Gameplay Notes

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

The description is incomplete. Additional elemental particles will also drop if Frostgnaw hits enemies that are already Frozen.
Each Frozen enemy grants 1 additional particle. Freezing two or more enemies is required to produce the maximum of 2 additional particles.

Hidden Strength

Utility Passive

Description
Gameplay Notes

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

Kaeya must be alive and in the active party for Hidden Strength to take effect.
The following 4 Talents are identical to this talent:

Talent Upgrade

Talent Level (Ascension)	Materials [Subtotal]
1 → 2 (2✦)	12,500[12,500] 6[6] 3[3]
2 → 3 (3✦)	17,500[30,000] 3[3] 2[2]
3 → 4 (3✦)	25,000[55,000] 4[7] 4[6]
4 → 5 (4✦)	30,000[85,000] 6[13] 6[12]
5 → 6 (4✦)	37,500[122,500] 9[22] 9[21]
6 → 7 (5✦)	120,000[242,500] 4[4] 4[4] 1[1]
7 → 8 (5✦)	260,000[502,500] 6[10] 6[10] 1[2]
8 → 9 (6✦)	450,000[952,500] 9[19] 12[22] 2[4]
9 → 10 (6✦)	700,000[1,652,500] 12[31] 16[38] 2[6] 1[1]

Total Cost (1 → 10 for one talent)

1,652,500 Mora

6 Treasure Hoarder Insignia

22 Silver Raven Insignia

31 Golden Raven Insignia

3 Teachings of Ballad

21 Guide to Ballad

38 Philosophies of Ballad

6 Spirit Locket of Boreas

1 Crown of Insight

Constellation

Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 5Level 6

Icon	Name	Level
	Excellent Blood	1
The CRIT Rate of Kaeya's Normal and Charge Attacks against opponents affected by Cryo is increased by 15%.
	Never-Ending Performance	2
Description Gameplay Notes When Glacial Waltz is in effect, for each opponent defeated, its base duration is increased by 2.5s, up to a maximum of 15s. This constellation can extend Glacial Waltz's duration for an additional 7 seconds. (max 15 seconds) A total of 3 enemies needed to be defeated while Glacial Waltz is in effect to get the max duration increased. (2.5 seconds/enemy)
	Dance of Frost	3
Increases the Level of Frostgnaw by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
	Frozen Kiss	4
Description Gameplay Notes Preview 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. If the shield is not on cooldown and Kaeya takes damage that kills him, the shield will be triggered but will not prevent his death. Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Constellation Frozen Kiss.mp4
	Frostbiting Embrace	5
Increases the Level of Glacial Waltz by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
	Glacial Whirlwind	6
Description Preview Glacial Waltz will generate 1 additional icicle, and will regenerate 15 Energy when cast. Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Constellation Glacial Whirlwind.mp4

Each Constellation activation requires one Kaeya's Stella Fortuna.

Availability

Complete the Quest Crash Course
Standard Wish Wanderlust Invocation (Indefinite)

Paimon's Bargains

Kaeya was available in 9 Paimon's Bargains Starglitter Exchange:

Character Event Wishes

Kaeya has not been promoted or featured with a drop-rate boost in any Event Wishes.

Chronicled Wishes

Kaeya has been included in 2 Chronicled Wishes:

Wish	Designated Item	Duration	Version
Ode to the Dawn Breeze 2024-03-13	Albedo Diluc Eula Jean Klee Mona Aquila Favonia Beacon of the Reed Sea Hunter's Path Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds Skyward Atlas Skyward Blade Skyward Harp Skyward Pride Skyward Spine Song of Broken Pines Wolf's Gravestone	March 13, 2024 – April 2, 2024	4.5
Ode to the Dawn Breeze 2026-02-25	Eula Mona Albedo Klee Diluc Jean Skyward Blade Aquila Favonia Song of Broken Pines Wolf's Gravestone Skyward Pride Skyward Spine Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds Skyward Atlas Elegy for the End Skyward Harp	February 25, 2026 – March 17, 2026	Luna V

Notes

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Kaeya
Chinese (Simplified)	凯亚 Kǎiyà
Chinese (Traditional)	凱亞 Kǎiyà
Japanese	ガイア Gaia
Korean	케이아 Keia
Spanish	Kaeya
French	Kaeya
Russian	Кэйа Keya
Thai	Kaeya
Vietnamese	Kaeya
German	Kaeya
Indonesian	Kaeya
Portuguese	Kaeya
Turkish	Kaeya
Italian	Kaeya

Change History

Released in Version 1.0

[Edit History]

Version "Luna VII"

Updates to character voice-overs:
- New story voice-over for All Languages:
  - "About Lohen"

Version "Luna V"

Updated icons:
Old Icon
New Icon
Old Item
New Item
Old Avatar
New Avatar

Version 5.7

Updates to character voice-overs:
- New story voice-over for All Languages:
  - "About Dahlia"

Version 3.7

Updates to character voice-overs:
- Updated audio for English: (the audio now matches the text)
  - "Favorite Food":
    - Old: Sparkling wine is a specialty of Mondstadt. Mix it with three parts Dandelion Wine and the bitterness disappears completely. This concoction is known as "Death in the Afternoon." Delectable.
    - New: Sparkling wine is a specialty of Mondstadt. Mix it with three parts Dandelion Wine and the bitterness disappears completely. This concoction is known as "Death After Noon." Delectable.

Version 3.5

Updates to character voice-overs:
- Updated audio and text for English:
  - "About Fischl":
    - Old: What? You think Fischl having one eye covered is very fitting given her title of Prinzessin der Verurteilung. Hahaha, if that's the case, that must make me a future royal progeny too, no?
    - New: Hmm? You think Fischl having one eye covered is very fitting given her title of Prinzessin der Verurteilung. Hahaha, if that's the case, that must also make me a descendant of some kind of former royal lineage, no?

Version 3.1

Updates to character voice-overs:
- New story voice-over for All Languages:
  - "About Mika"

Version 2.7

Updates to character voice-overs:
- Removed from all languages:
  - "Disengaging Wind Glider"

Version 2.6

Optimizes some display animation details of the character Kaeya in the Character > Weapon interface.

Version 2.5

Updates to character voice-overs:
- Updated audio for Japanese:
  - "Chat: Knights of Favonius"
  - "Opening Treasure Chest 01", "Opening Treasure Chest 02", "Opening Treasure Chest 03"

Version 2.2

Updates to character voice-overs:
- Updated audio and text for English:
  - "Interesting Things":
    - Old: [...] it seems to look right through you [...]
    - New: [...] it seems to see right through you [...]

Version 1.5

Kaeya's in-game character attributes text was changed.
- Old description: A thinker in the Knights of Favonius with a somewhat exotic appearance.
- New description: An accomplished swordsman and a strategic thinker in the Knights of Favonius, rumored to hail from beyond Mondstadt.

Version 1.3

Updates to character voice-overs:
- Updated audio for Chinese:
  - All of the Combat voice-overs
- Updated audio for Korean:
  - "Interesting Things"
A new idle animation for Kaeya was added.