Character profile
An accomplished swordsman and a strategic thinker in the Knights of Favonius, rumored to hail from beyond Mondstadt.
Title: Frostwind Swordsman
Constellation: Pavo Ocellus
Nation / affiliation
Knights of Favonius
Ascension stat
Energy Recharge
Voice actors
Recommended weapons
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Noblesse Oblige ★★★★★ Noblesse Oblige ★★★★★ Main Stats
Prioritized Sub-Stats
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Light of Foliar Incision ★★★★★ 
Absolution ★★★★★ 
Splendor of Tranquil Waters ★★★★★ 
Freedom-Sworn ★★★★★ 
Toukabou Shigure ★★★★ 
Iron Sting ★★★★ 
Harbinger of Dawn ★★★ 
Summit Shaper ★★★★★ 
Lion's Roar ★★★★ 
Finale of the Deep ★★★★ 
Skyward Blade ★★★★★ 
Favonius Sword ★★★★ Recommended artifacts
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Gilded Dreams ★★★★★ Noblesse Oblige ★★★★★ 
Instructor ★★★★ Main Stats
Prioritized Sub-Stats
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 (level 1)
Unleashes a frigid blast, dealing Cryo DMG to opponents in front of Kaeya.
<i>Kaeya seems affable, but his nature is that of unyielding ice.</i>
Scaling (level 1)
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.
<i>A winsome smile, genial words, and the merciless hoarfrost that lies beneath... These are all Kaeya's weapons.</i>
Scaling (level 1)
Every hit with Frostgnaw regenerates HP for Kaeya equal to 15% of his ATK.
Opponents Frozen by Frostgnaw will drop additional Elemental Particles.
Frostgnaw may only produce a maximum of 2 additional Elemental Particles per use.
Decreases sprinting Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%.
Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.
The CRIT Rate of Kaeya's Normal and Charge Attacks against opponents affected by Cryo is increased by 15%.
While Glacial Waltz is in effect, for each opponent defeated, its duration is increased by 2.5s, up to a maximum of 15s.
Increases the Level of Frostgnaw by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
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.
Increases the Level of Glacial Waltz by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Glacial Waltz will generate 1 additional icicle, and will regenerate 15 Energy when cast.
Estimated totals combining character ascension and talent upgrades.
Calla Lily
x168
Golden Raven Insignia
x129
Philosophies of Ballad
x114
Silver Raven Insignia
x96
Guide to Ballad
x63
Hoarfrost Core
x46
Treasure Hoarder Insignia
x36
Spirit Locket of Boreas
x18
Shivada Jade Fragment
x9
Shivada Jade Chunk
x9
Teachings of Ballad
x9
Shivada Jade Gemstone
x6
Crown of Insight
x3
Shivada Jade Sliver
x1
