Kaeya

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Kaeya
Frostwind Swordsman
Rarity
Weapon	Sword
Vision	Cryo
Real Name	Kaeya Alberich
Model Type	Tall Male
Birthday	November 30th
Constellation	Pavo Ocellus (Story Quest Chapter)
Region	Mondstadt Khaenri'ah
Affiliations	Knights of Favonius Khaenri'ah (unclear)
Special Dish	Fruity Skewers
How to Obtain	Complete Crash Course Wanderlust Invocation (Wish) Paimon's Bargains
Release Date	September 28, 2020 19 months ago
Fathers	Unnamed (Biological father) Crepus (Adoptive father)
Sibling	Diluc (Adoptive brother)
English	Josey Montana McCoy
Chinese	Ye Sun (孙晔)
Japanese	Kohsuke Toriumi (鳥海浩輔)
Korean	Jeong Joo-won (정주원)
Quartermaster of the Knights
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 Prologue, Act I: The Outlander Who Caught the Wind during the quest Crash Course.

Combat Info

Ascensions and Stats

Ascension Phase	Level	Base HP	Base ATK1	Base DEF	Special Stat2 (Energy Recharge)
0✦	1/20	976	19	66	—
	20/20	2,506	48	171
Ascension Cost (0 → 1) 20,000 20,000 Mora 1 1 Shivada Jade Sliver 3 3 Calla Lily 3 3 Treasure Hoarder Insignia
1✦	20/40	3,235	62	220	—
	40/40	4,846	93	330
Ascension Cost (1 → 2) 40,000 40,000 Mora 3 3 Shivada Jade Fragment 10 10 Calla Lily 15 15 Treasure Hoarder Insignia 2 2 Hoarfrost Core
2✦	40/50	5,364	103	365	6.7%
	50/50	6,170	118	420
Ascension Cost (2 → 3) 60,000 60,000 Mora 6 6 Shivada Jade Fragment 20 20 Calla Lily 12 12 Silver Raven Insignia 4 4 Hoarfrost Core
3✦	50/60	6,860	131	467	13.3%
	60/60	7,666	147	522
Ascension Cost (3 → 4) 80,000 80,000 Mora 3 3 Shivada Jade Chunk 30 30 Calla Lily 18 18 Silver Raven Insignia 8 8 Hoarfrost Core
4✦	60/70	8,184	157	557	13.3%
	70/70	8,990	172	612
Ascension Cost (4 → 5) 100,000 100,000 Mora 6 6 Shivada Jade Chunk 45 45 Calla Lily 12 12 Golden Raven Insignia 12 12 Hoarfrost Core
5✦	70/80	9,508	182	647	20.0%
	80/80	10,312	198	702
Ascension Cost (5 → 6) 120,000 120,000 Mora 6 6 Shivada Jade Gemstone 60 60 Calla Lily 24 24 Golden Raven Insignia 20 20 Hoarfrost Core
6✦	80/90	10,830	208	737	26.7%
	90/90	11,636	223	792

¹ Does not include weapon ATK value.
² Characters gain special stats starting with 2✦.
Total Cost (0 → 6)

420,000

Mora

420,000 Mora

46

Hoarfrost Core

46 Hoarfrost Core

1

Shivada Jade Sliver

1 Shivada Jade Sliver

9

Shivada Jade Fragment

9 Shivada Jade Fragment

9

Shivada Jade Chunk

9 Shivada Jade Chunk

6

Shivada Jade Gemstone

6 Shivada Jade Gemstone

168

Calla Lily

168 Calla Lily

18

Treasure Hoarder Insignia

18 Treasure Hoarder Insignia

30

Silver Raven Insignia

30 Silver Raven Insignia

36

Golden Raven Insignia

36 Golden Raven Insignia

Talents

Icon	Name	Type
	Ceremonial Bladework	Normal Attack
Normal Attack Perform 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's teleport is actually very fast movement in one direction, so he cannot teleport through walls or overcome sheer/climbable ground. Kaeya cannot teleport behind shielded Mitachurls or large enemies, a condition that Rosaria is also subject to when she uses Ravaging Confession. 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%." 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 Hover over previews to view in higher quality. Media:Talent Ceremonial Bladework Normal.ogv Normal Attack Media:Talent Ceremonial Bladework Charged.ogv Charged Attack Media:Talent Ceremonial Bladework Plunge.ogv Plunge Attack
	Frostgnaw	Elemental Skill
Unleashes a frigid blast, dealing Cryo DMG to opponents in front of Kaeya. When this skill hits at least one enemy, it generates 2.5 Elemental Particles. With Glacial Heart, Kaeya's 4th Ascension Passive, each Frozen enemy grants 1 additional particle (max 2 additional particles). This skill can hit multiple enemies within a certain angle, dealing individual instances of damage with individual chances to CRIT. Frostgnaw's Cryo application is unusually strong on water and freezes it for 9 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. This is colloquially known as "ice bridging." Kaeya's Passive Talent 1, Cold-Blooded Strike, affects Frostgnaw as follows: "Every hit with Frostgnaw regenerates HP for Kaeya equal to 15% of his ATK." Kaeya's Passive Talent 2, Glacial Heart, affects Frostgnaw as follows: "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 and raises its maximum level to 15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 CD 6s Hover over previews to view in higher quality. Media:Talent Frostgnaw.ogv
	Glacial Waltz	Elemental Burst
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. Glacial Waltz can consistently 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 Kaeya's 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 and raises its maximum level to 15. Constellation Level 6, Glacial Whirlwind: "Glacial Waltz will generate 1 additional icicle, and will regenerate 15 Energy when cast." 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 Hover over previews to view in higher quality. Media:Talent Glacial Waltz.ogv
	Cold-Blooded Strike	1st Ascension Passive
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. Hover over previews to view in higher quality. Media:Talent Cold-Blooded Strike.ogv
	Glacial Heart	4th Ascension Passive
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
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 2 Talents are identical to this talent:  Cloud Strider Cloud Strider (Kaedehara Kazuha)  Wolvensprint Wolvensprint (Razor)

Talent Upgrade

Talent Level	Required Ascension	Mora [Subtotal]	Common Materials [Subtotal]	Talent Level-Up Materials [Subtotal]
1 → 2	2✦	12,500 12,500 Mora [12,500]	6 6 Treasure Hoarder Insignia [6]	3 3 Teachings of Ballad [3]
2 → 3	3✦	17,500 17,500 Mora [30,000]	3 3 Silver Raven Insignia [3]	2 2 Guide to Ballad [2]
3 → 4		25,000 25,000 Mora [55,000]	4 4 Silver Raven Insignia [7]	4 4 Guide to Ballad [6]
4 → 5	4✦	30,000 30,000 Mora [85,000]	6 6 Silver Raven Insignia [13]	6 6 Guide to Ballad [12]
5 → 6		37,500 37,500 Mora [122,500]	9 9 Silver Raven Insignia [22]	9 9 Guide to Ballad [21]
6 → 7	5✦	120,000 120,000 Mora [242,500]	4 4 Golden Raven Insignia [4]	4 4 Philosophies of Ballad [4]	1 1 Spirit Locket of Boreas [1]
7 → 8		260,000 260,000 Mora [502,500]	6 6 Golden Raven Insignia [10]	6 6 Philosophies of Ballad [10]	1 1 Spirit Locket of Boreas [2]
8 → 9	6✦	450,000 450,000 Mora [952,500]	9 9 Golden Raven Insignia [19]	12 12 Philosophies of Ballad [22]	2 2 Spirit Locket of Boreas [4]
9 → 10		700,000 700,000 Mora [1,652,500]	12 12 Golden Raven Insignia [31]	16 16 Philosophies of Ballad [38]	2 2 Spirit Locket of Boreas [6]	1 1 Crown of Insight [1]

Total Cost (1 → 10 for one talent)

1,652,500

Mora

1,652,500 Mora

6

Treasure Hoarder Insignia

6 Treasure Hoarder Insignia

22

Silver Raven Insignia

22 Silver Raven Insignia

31

Golden Raven Insignia

31 Golden Raven Insignia

3

Teachings of Ballad

3 Teachings of Ballad

21

Guide to Ballad

21 Guide to Ballad

38

Philosophies of Ballad

38 Philosophies of Ballad

6

Spirit Locket of Boreas

6 Spirit Locket of Boreas

1

Crown of Insight

1 Crown of Insight

Constellation

Level	Icon	Name	Effect
1		Excellent Blood	The CRIT Rate of Kaeya's Normal and Charge Attacks against opponents affected by Cryo is increased by 15%.
2		Never-Ending Performance	Every time Glacial Waltz defeats an opponent during its duration, its duration is increased by 2.5s, up to a maximum of 15s.
3		Dance of Frost	Increases the Level of Frostgnaw by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
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.
5		Frostbiting Embrace	Increases the Level of Glacial Waltz by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
6		Glacial Whirlwind	Glacial Waltz will generate 1 additional icicle, and will regenerate 15 Energy when cast.

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 3 Paimon's Bargains Starglitter Exchange:

Month	Items
December 2020	Barbara Barbara Kaeya Kaeya — Royal Longsword — Royal Greatsword — Royal Spear — Royal Grimoire — Royal Bow
June 2021	Barbara Barbara Kaeya Kaeya — Royal Longsword — Royal Greatsword — Royal Spear — Royal Grimoire — Royal Bow
December 2021	Barbara Barbara Kaeya Kaeya — Royal Longsword — Royal Greatsword — Royal Spear — Royal Grimoire — Royal Bow

Event Wishes

Kaeya is not obtainable in any event wishes.

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

Change History

Released in Version 1.0

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Version 2.6

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

Hover over previews to view in higher quality.

Media:Weapon Menu Kaeya 1.0.ogv

Old

Media:Weapon Menu Kaeya.ogv

New

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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"

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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 [...]

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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.

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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.

Media:Character Kaeya Idle 1.3.ogv

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Version 1.2

• Kaeya's wish artwork was updated.
  • The wish artwork prior to Version 1.2 was the following:

Full Wish

Multi-Wish

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Version 1.0

• Kaeya was released.

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Version 0.0.1

• Kaeya was created.