Kinich Guide and Best Builds
Kinich is a 5-star Dendro Claymore character in Genshin Impact who acts as a Main DPS dealing damage through his Elemental Skill "Riding High" which provides a unique gameplay experience. Read our Kinich guide to learn more about Kinich's kit, Kinich's best Builds and also his Ascension and Talent Materials.
Kinich Guide & Best Builds
Welcome to our Kinich build guide for Genshin Impact. Kinich is a 5-Star Dendro Main DPS Character whose kit revolves around gaining Nightsoul points by triggering Burning, then converting that uptime into high Dendro damage. In our guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your Kinich, from building the best Artifacts and Weapons to important stat priorities and rotations.
Best Weapons for Kinich
Listed below are Kinich's best weapons. While weapons are listed in a priority order, what's best to build on your Kinich can vary depending on the team composition and level of investment you want to put into Kinich.
Fang of the Mountain King (R1)
136.65%
Turquoise Hunt
Base ATK: 741
CRIT Rate: 11.0%
Gain 1 stack of Canopy's Favor after hitting an opponent with an Elemental Skill. This can be triggered once every 0.5s. After a nearby party member triggers a Burning or Burgeon reaction, the equipping character will gain 3 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 2s and can be triggered even when the triggering party member is off-field. Canopy's Favor: Elemental Skill and Burst DMG is increased by 10% / 12.5% / 15% / 17.5% / 20% for 6s. Max 6 stacks. Each stack is counted independently.
Serpent Spine (R5)
127.17%
Wavesplitter
Base ATK: 510
CRIT Rate: 27.6%
Every 4s a character is on the field, they will deal 6% / 7% / 8% / 9% / 10% more DMG and take 3% / 2.7% / 2.4% / 2.2% / 2% more DMG. This effect has a maximum of 5 stacks and will not be reset if the character leaves the field, but will be reduced by 1 stack when the character takes DMG.
Beacon of the Reed Sea (R1)
116.24%
Desert Watch
Base ATK: 608
CRIT Rate: 33.1%
After the character's Elemental Skill hits an opponent, their ATK will be increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40% for 8s. After the character takes DMG, their ATK will be increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40% for 8s. The 2 aforementioned effects can be triggered even when the character is not on the field. Additionally, when not protected by a shield, the character's Max HP will be increased by 32% / 40% / 48% / 56% / 64%.
Redhorn Stonethresher (R1)
107.32%
Gokadaiou Otogibanashi
Base ATK: 542
CRIT DMG: 88.2%
DEF is increased by 28% / 35% / 42% / 49% / 56%. Normal and Charged Attack DMG is increased by 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% of DEF.
Wolf's Gravestone (R1)
105.37%
Wolfish Tracker
Base ATK: 608
ATK: 49.6%
Increases ATK by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. On hit, attacks against opponents with less than 30% HP increase all party members' ATK by 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% for 12s. Can only occur once every 30s.
Verdict (R1)
102.45%
Many Oaths of Dawn and Dusk
Base ATK: 674
CRIT Rate: 22.1%
Increases ATK by 20%. When party members obtain Elemental Shards from Crystallize or trigger Lunar-Crystallize reactions, the equipping character will gain 1 Seal, increasing Elemental Skill DMG by 18%. The Seal lasts for 15s, and the equipper may have up to 2 Seals at once. All of the equipper's Seals will disappear 0.2s after their Elemental Skill deals DMG. Up to 1 Seal may be obtained every second through the Lunar-Crystallize reaction.
Blackcliff Slasher (R5)
100.82%
Press the Advantage
Base ATK: 510
CRIT DMG: 55.1%
After defeating an opponent / enemy / enemy / enemy, ATK is increased by 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others.
Talking Stick (R5)
100.52%
"The Silver Tongue"
Base ATK: 565
CRIT Rate: 18.4%
ATK will be increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% for 15s after being affected by Pyro. This effect can be triggered once every 12s. All Elemental DMG Bonus will be increased by 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24% for 15s after being affected by Hydro, Cryo, Electro, or Dendro. This effect can be triggered once every 12s.
The Unforged (R1)
100.49%
Golden Majesty
Base ATK: 608
ATK: 49.6%
Increases Shield Strength by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 4% / 5% / 6% / 7% / 8% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield, this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%.
Earth Shaker (R5)
100.00%
Oath of Qhapaq Nan
Base ATK: 565
ATK: 27.6%
After a party member triggers a Pyro-related reaction, the equipping character's Elemental Skill DMG is increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% for 8s. This effect can be triggered even when the triggering party member is not on the field.
Tidal Shadow (R5)
92.89%
White Cruising Wave
Base ATK: 510
ATK: 41.3%
After the wielder is healed, ATK will be increased by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48% for 8s. This can be triggered even when the character is not on the field.
"Ultimate Overlord's Mega Magic Sword" (R5)
92.53%
Melussistance!
Base ATK: 565
Energy Recharge: 30.6%
ATK increased by 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24%. That's not all! The support from all Melusines you've helped in Merusea Village fills you with strength! Based on the number of them you've helped, your ATK is increased by up to an additional 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24%.
Prototype Archaic (R5)
91.28%
Crush
Base ATK: 565
ATK: 27.6%
On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 240% / 300% / 360% / 420% / 480% ATK DMG to opponents within a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.
Mailed Flower (R5)
86.94%
Whispers of Wind and Flower
Base ATK: 565
Elemental Mastery: 110
Within 8s after the character's Elemental Skill hits an opponent or the character triggers an Elemental Reaction, their ATK and Elemental Mastery will be increased by 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24% and 48 / 60 / 72 / 84 / 96 respectively.
Katsuragikiri Nagamasa (R5)
83.55%
Samurai Conduct
Base ATK: 510
Energy Recharge: 45.9%
Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 6% / 7.5% / 9% / 10.5% / 12%. After Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the character loses 3 Energy but regenerates 3 / 3.5 / 4 / 4.5 / 5 Energy every 2s for the next 6s. This effect can occur once every 10s. Can be triggered even when the character is not on the field.
Best Artifacts for Kinich
Obsidian Codex
Obsidian Codex
2-Piece Set: While the equipping character is in Nightsoul's Blessing and is on the field, their DMG dealt is increased by 15%.
4-Piece Set: After the equipping character consumes 1 Nightsoul point while on the field, CRIT Rate increases by 40% for 6s. This effect can trigger once every second.
Marechaussee Hunter
Marechaussee Hunter
2-Piece Set: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15%
4-Piece Set: When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.
Unfinished Reverie
Unfinished Reverie
2-Piece Set: ATK +18%.
4-Piece Set: After leaving combat for 3s, DMG dealt increased by 50%. In combat, if no Burning opponents are nearby for more than 6s, this DMG Bonus will decrease by 10% per second until it reaches 0%. When a Burning opponent exists, it will increase by 10% instead until it reaches 50%. This effect still triggers if the equipping character is off-field.
Deepwood Memories
Deepwood Memories
2-Piece Set: Dendro DMG Bonus +15%.
4-Piece Set: After Elemental Skills or Bursts hit opponents, the targets' Dendro RES will be decreased by 30% for 8s. This effect can be triggered even if the equipping character is not on the field.
Kinich's Stat Priority
Kinich is a Dendro DPS who deal most of his damage as Dendro damage keep in mind he only gains nightsoul point while triggering burning does not do any burning damage so EM is completely useless as none of his damage counts as burning damage. Try to prioritize CRIT, Attack and Damage bonus Buffs.
Recommended Stats for Kinich
Build recommendations assume a "decently built" level of artifact rolls alongside Kinich's best free to play weapon, Earth Shaker. Using other weapons may increase or decrease certain stats relative to these recommendations.
Kinich's Talent Priority
Kinich's most important talents to level are her Elemental Skill and then Elemental Burst. Kinich's Basic Attacks can be ignored for the most part.
How to Play Kinich
Kinich is a Nightsoul-based character whose entire kit revolves around generating Nightsoul points and consuming them to deal Dendro damage. When you press his Elemental Skill, he enters the Nightsoul’s Blessing state. During this state, triggering Burning generates Nightsoul points for Kinich.
Once you accumulate enough Nightsoul points, his Skill will begin to glow, allowing you to cast an enhanced version that deals significantly higher damage. While in Nightsoul’s Blessing, a Blind Spot appears near the opponent. When Kinich moves into this Blind Spot, it disappears and grants him 4 additional Nightsoul points, helping him reach his enhanced Skill faster.
His rotation is very simple and intuitive. Press Elemental Skill to enter Nightsoul’s Blessing, move toward the Blind Spot whenever it appears to gain extra Nightsoul points, and use the enhanced Skill whenever it becomes available. Repeat this loop while maintaining Burning uptime for maximum consistency and damage.
Kinich's Best Constellations
| Constellation | % of C0 | % From Previous Constellation |
|---|---|---|
| C0 | 100% | 100% |
| C1 | 120% | 120% |
| C2 | 152% | 127% |
| C3 | 178% | 117% |
| C4 | 180% | 101% |
| C5 | 184% | 102% |
| C6 | 235% | 128% |
Kinich's Best Team Compositions
To learn all about Kinich's synergies and best team compositions, check our dedicated Kinich team page below:
Changelog
- 13 Feb. 2026: Kinich guide updated for 6.3.
- 27 Sep. 2025: Updated for 6.0.
- 10 Jul. 2025: Updated for 5.7.
- 12 Feb. 2025: Reviewed for 5.4.
- 17 Jan. 2025: Updated for 5.3.
- 06 Sep. 2024: Full Guide released.
- 27 Jul. 2024: Initial page added.
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