Keqing is a character of Genshin Impact 5.1. See Keqing's, best build, electro dps, physical dps build, weapon, artifacts, talent materials, best team, & tier for Keqing.
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Keqing Tier & Review
Rarity | Element | Weapon | |||||||||
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Electro | Sword | ||||||||||
How To Get? | |||||||||||
Can be pulled from both Standard & Limited-time Banners | |||||||||||
DPS | Sub-DPS | Support | Healer | ||||||||
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▶All Character Tier List |
**The Tiers above are ranked in 6 levels. With SS being the highest and D the lowest.
Tiers: SS → S → A → B → C → D
** Tiers above are at Zero Constellations
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Strengths & Weakness Of Keqing
Strengths |
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- Flexible DPS build ↳ Can be either Physical or Electro build - Agile & flashy moves that can also be used while exploring/solving puzzles |
Weakness |
- Low multipliers that limits her potential - Does not have a huge damage spike on her DPS ↳ Performs poorly on time-limited content |
Keqing Best Build
Keqing Electro Main DPS Build
Weapon | Mistsplitter Reforged |
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Substitute | 1. Primordial Jade Cutter 2. Summit Shaper 3. Lion's Roar 4. Blackcliff Longsword (F2P) |
Best Artifact | Thundering Fury x2 Gladiator's Finale x2 Or any other 2-Piece ATK Artifact |
Artifact Stats | Sands: ATK% Goblet: Electro DMG Bonus Circlet: Crit Rate/Crit DMG |
Priority Sub-Stats | 1. Crit Rate/Crit DMG 2. ATK% 3. Energy Recharge |
This build focuses on increasing Keqing's Elemental Damage, allowing her to be a main Electro DPS. Note that this build requires you to run an Aggravate team comp to really get the best out of Keqing's Electro DMG.
Keqing Physical Main DPS Build
Weapon | Aquila Favonia |
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Substitute | 1. Primordial Jade Cutter 2. Summit Shaper 3. Blackcliff Longsword 4. Prototype Rancour |
Best Artifact | Pale Flame |
Artifact Stats | Sands: ATK% Goblet: Physical DMG Bonus Circlet: Crit Rate/Crit DMG |
Priority Sub-Stats | 1. Crit Rate/Crit DMG 2. ATK% 3. Energy Recharge |
For this build, all focus is on increasing Keqing's physical damage. Most of her damage will be from her Normal and Charged Attacks. Running a Superconduct team will allow her to do more damage.
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Keqing Best Weapon
Electro Main DPS Build
Weapon | Details | |
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Best | Mistsplitter Reforged | CRIT DMG 44.1% (Lvl. 90) - High Elemental DMG ceiling - Crit DMG sub-stat makes it easy to build CR/CD |
2nd | Primordial Jade Cutter | CRIT Rate 44.1% (Lvl. 90) - Provides additional ATK depending on the character's HP - Crit Rate sub-stat makes it easier to build CR/CD |
3rd | Summit Shaper | ATK 49.6% (Lvl. 90) - High Base ATK and additional ATK from sub-stat - Weapon skill provides additional ATK when you hit enemies |
4th | Lion's Roar | ATK 41.3% (Lvl. 90) - Provides additional DMG to enemies affected by Pyro & Electro |
5th (F2P) | Blackcliff Longsword | CRIT DMG 36.8% (Lvl. 90) - Can be used as a stat stick for Keqing - Get the most out of the weapon when fighting multiple enemies |
Mistsplitter & Jade Cutter Are Her BIS Weapons
For this build, the Mistsplitter Reforged and the Primordial Jade-Cutter will provide a big DPS spike for Keqing. However, if you don't have any of the two, any CR/CD weapon can be used as a stat stick. ATK weapons will also work but they're not as recommended.
Physical Main DPS Build
Weapon | Details | |
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Best | Aquila Favonia | Physical DMG Bonus 41.3% (Lvl. 90) - Physical DMG sub-stat highly favors this build - Additional attack from weapon sub-stat |
2nd | Primordial Jade Cutter | CRIT Rate 44.1% (Lvl. 90) - Provides additional ATK depending on the character's HP - Crit Rate sub-stat makes it easier to build CR/CD |
3rd | Summit Shaper | ATK 49.6% (Lvl. 90) - High Base ATK and additional ATK from sub-stat - Weapon skill provides additional ATK when you hit enemies |
4th | Blackcliff Longsword | CRIT DMG 36.8% (Lvl. 90) - Can be used as a stat stick for Keqing - Get the most out of the weapon when fighting multiple enemies |
5th (F2P) | Prototype Rancour (F2P) | Physical DMG Bonus 34.5% (Lvl. 90) - Free to play option - Physical DMG sub-stat highly favors this build - Further increase in ATK and DEF through sub-stat |
Focus On Build CR/CD
Although her best in slot for this build is the Aquila Favonia, whether you use it or not depends on the CR/CD of your Keqing. If you're lacking in any of the two, it's better to have a CR/CD weapon equipped instead. Only use Aquila Favonia if you have a good CR/CD on her artifacts.
All Weapon ListKeqing Best Artifacts
Keqing Electro Main DPS Build Artifacts
Best Artifacts For Electro Main DPS Build
Artifacts | |
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Best | Thundering Fury 2-Piece Gladiator's Finale or Any other 2-Piece ATK Artifact 2-Piece |
Substitute 1 | Thundersoother 4-Piece |
Substitute 2 | Gladiator's Finale or Any other 2-Piece ATK Artifact 2-Piece Shimenawa's Reminiscence or Any other 2-Piece ATK Artifact 2-Piece |
Artifact Stat Priority
Main: Flat HP Sub: Crit Rate/Crit Damage / ATK% / Energy Recharge | |
Main: Flat ATK Sub: Crit Rate/Crit Damage / ATK% / Energy Recharge | |
Main: ATK% Sub: Crit Rate/Crit Damage / ATK / Energy Recharge | |
Main: Electo DMG Bonus Sub: Crit Rate/Crit Damage / ATK% / Energy Recharge | |
Main: Crit Rate/Crit DMG Sub: Crit Rate/Crit Damage / ATK% / Energy Recharge |
Glad With Thundering Fury Will Yield The Best Damage
When it comes to building an Electro main DPS, a 2-Piece Thundering Fury and a 2-Piece ATK Artifact will best for her. This will buff her whole kit and it's fairly easy to build.
Prioritize A Good CR/CD Ratio
Make sure to have a good amount of Crit Rate and Crit DMG for Keqing to make her an effective Electro Main DPS. Having a decent amount of ATK is also recommended to have consistent DPS output.
Keqing Physical Main DPS Build Artifacts
Best Artifacts For Physical Main DPS Build
Artifacts | |
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Best | Pale Flame 4-Piece |
Substitute 1 | Pale Flame 2-Piece Bloodstained Chivalry 2-Piece |
Substitute 2 | Pale Flame or Bloodstained Chivalry 2-Piece Gladiator's Finale or Any other 2-Piece ATK Artifact2-Piece |
Artifact Stat Priority
Main: Flat HP Sub: Crit Rate/Crit Damage / ATK% / Energy Recharge | |
Main: Flat ATK Sub: Crit Rate/Crit Damage / ATK% / Energy Recharge | |
Main: ATK% Sub: Crit Rate/Crit Damage / ATK / Energy Recharge | |
Main: Physical DMG Bonus Sub: Crit Rate/Crit Damage / ATK% / Energy Recharge | |
Main: Crit Rate/Crit DMG Sub: Crit Rate/Crit Damage / ATK% / Energy Recharge |
Keqing Can Proc Pale Flame 4-Piece Effect
Due to the low cooldown in Keqing Elemental Skill, she can easily proc the 4-Piece Artifact skill of the Pale Flame artifact. If you're finding it hard to farm Pale Flame, you can also use 2 Pale and 2 Bloodstained Chivalry for a high Physical DMG increase.
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Keqing Best Team Comp
Premium Team For Keqing
Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Enabler / Support | Flex |
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Keqing | Nahida | Kuki Shinobu | Zhongli |
Details | |||
- An aggravate team comp with Keqing as the main DPS - Nahida will allow easy and continuous Dendro application - Kuki Shinobu will provide healing for the team and her skill will allow proc of Quicken while Keqing does Aggravate - Zhongli is in a flex slot and can be switched with an Anemo for shred |
Other Characters That Works With Keqing
Character | Sub | Details |
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Nahida | Dendro Traveler | - Dendro Traveler is the second best Dendro support and can fill Nahida's role for the team |
Kuki Shinobu | Beidou | - Similar Electro application - Can also provide a shield |
Zhongli | Sucrose Lynette | - Will provide elemental shred |
Free To Play Friendly Party
Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Sub-DPS | Sub-DPS / Healer |
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Keqing | Layla | Fischl | Diona |
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- A Free-to-play friendly physical teamp comp for Keqing - Diona and Layla will provide shields and constant cryo application to proc Superconduct - Fischl can provide additional Electro DMG and proc Superconduct as well |
Notes About Team Comps For Keqing
Because of Keqing's multipliers, team comps around her often focuses on just increasing her Electro DMG. In particular, Aggravate and Superconduct teams really do well with her.
Keqing Ascension Materials
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Materials Needed for Level Ascension
Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80 |
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Vajrada Amethyst Sliver x 1 Vajrada Amethyst Fragment x 9 Vajrada Amethyst Chunk x 9 Whopperflower Nectar x 18 Shimmering Nectar x 30 Energy Nectar x 12 Cor Lapis x 108 Lightning Prism x 26 |
Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90 |
Vajrada Amethyst Sliver x 1 Vajrada Amethyst Fragment x 9 Vajrada Amethyst Chunk x 9 Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone x 6 Whopperflower Nectar x 18 Shimmering Nectar x 30 Energy Nectar x 36 Cor Lapis x 168 Lightning Prism x 46 |
Cor Lapis Farm Routes
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Talent Materials For Keqing
Enemy Drops (Whopperflower) | Domain Drops (Mon/Thur/Sun) | Big Boss Drops (Andrius) |
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Whopperflower Nectar | Teachings Of Prosperity | Ring Of Boreas |
Shimmering Nectar | Guide To Prosperity | |
Energy Nectar | Philosophies Of Prosperity |
Keqing 's Recommended Talent Priority
Talent | Level Up Priority |
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Normal Attack: Yunlai Swordsmanship | ★★★★★ |
Stellar Restoration (Elemental Skill) | ★★★・・ |
Starward Sword (Elemental Burst) | ★★★★・ |
Keqing Skill Guide & How To Use Keqing
Recommended Rotation For Keqing
Recommended Rotation | |
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1 | Use Elemental Skill as opener |
2 | Activate Elemental Skill again to get short Electo infusion. Spam Normal Attacks until it expires |
3 | Use Elemental Burst when available |
3 | Repeat Step 1 |
Uses Of Keqing's Elemental Skill
Reposition With Second Activation
You can easily reposition upon the second activation of Keqing's Elemental Skill. This can be used as either an opener to engage enemies or as a way to move away from enemies when needed!
Get Short Electro Infusion
Whenever you activate Keqing's Elemental Skill the second time, she will get a brief Electro Infusion. This will last for a few seconds and can be reactivated upon using Keqing's Skill again.
Use Of Keqing's Elemental Burst
Attack Multiple Enemies At A Time
Keqing's Burst is a multi-target attack. It will damage all enemies inside her range, no matter how many they are in the area. It's the only multi-target attack that she has.
Knock Back Enemies Briefly
After her Burst, enemies hit by Keqing's attack will be briefly knocked back. You can use this to disengage briefly from battle or get the enemies mobbing you to move away.
Keqing Wish & Constellation Guide
Should You Get Or Wish For Keqing?
No Need To Target Keqing When Pulling
Keqing is an agile DPS that can be built as Electro or Physical. However, she can appear at any banner anytime. It is recommended to focus on limited characters over Keqing.
Best Constellation For Keqing
Rating | Constellation Effect |
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★・・・・ | C1: Thundering Might Recasting Stellar Restoration while a Lightning Stiletto is present causes Keqing to deal 50% of her ATK as AoE Electro DMG at the start point and terminus of her Blink. |
★・・・・ | C2: Keen Extraction When Keqing's Normal and Charged Attacks hit opponents affected by Electro, they have a 50% chance of producing an Elemental Particle. This effect can only occur once every 5s. |
★★★・・ | C3: Foreseen Reformation Increases the Level of Foreseen Reformation by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
★★★★★ | C4: Attunement For 10s after Keqing triggers an Electro-related Elemental Reaction, her ATK is increased by 25%. |
★★★・・ | C5: Beckoning Stars Increases the Level of Stellar Restoration by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
★★・・・ | C6: Tenacious Star When initiating a Normal Attack, a Charged Attack, Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst, Keqing gains a 6% Electro DMG Bonus for 8s. Effects triggered by Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, Elemental Skills and Elemental Bursts are considered independent entities. |
Constellation 4 Great DPS Boost For Keqing
Keqing can easily trigger Electro reactions meaning this constellation will provide a constant 20% ATK for Keqing making her damage very powerful.
Keqing Skills & Talents Details
Normal Attack: Yunlai Swordsmanship
Normal Attack
Effect |
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Performs up to 5 rapid strikes. |
Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
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1-Hit DMG | 41% | 44.4% | 47.7% | 52.5% | 55.8% | 59.6% | 64.9% | 70.1% | 75.4% | 81.1% | 86.8% |
2-Hit DMG | 41% | 44.4% | 47.7% | 52.5% | 55.8% | 59.6% | 64.9% | 70.1% | 75.4% | 81.1% | 86.8% |
3-Hit DMG | 54.4% | 58.9% | 63.3% | 69.6% | 74.1% | 79.1% | 86.1% | 93.1% | 100% | 108% | 115.2% |
4-Hit DMG | 31.5%+34.4% | 34%+37.2% | 36.6%+40.0% | 40.3%+44.0% | 42.8%+46.8% | 45.8%+50.0% | 49.8%+54.4% | 53.8%+58.8% | 57.8%+63.2% | 62.2%+68.0% | 66.6%+72.8% |
5-Hit DMG | 67% | 72.4% | 77.9% | 85.7% | 91.1% | 97.4% | 106% | 115% | 123% | 132% | 142% |
Charged Attack
Effect |
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Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes. |
Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
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Charged Attack DMG | 77%+86% | 83%+93% | 89.3%+100% | 98.2%+110% | 104%+117% | 112%+125% | 121%+136% | 131%+147% | 141%+158% | 152%+170% | 163%+182% |
Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Plunging Attack
Effect |
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Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact. |
Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
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Plunge DMG | 63.9% | 69.1% | 74.3% | 81.8% | 87% | 92.9% | 101.1% | 109.3% | 117.5% | 126.4% | 135.3% |
Low Plunge DMG | 128% | 138% | 149% | 164% | 174% | 186% | 202% | 219% | 235% | 253% | 271% |
High Plunge DMG | 160% | 173% | 186% | 204% | 217% | 232% | 253% | 273% | 293% | 316% | 338% |
Adeptus Art: Stellar Restoration (Elemental Skill)
Effect |
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Hurls a Lightning Stiletto that annihilates her opponents like the swift thunder.When the Stiletto hits its target, it deals Electro DMG to opponents in a small AoE, and places a Stiletto Mark on the spot hit. |
Hold
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Hold to adjust the direction in which the Stiletto shall be thrown.Stilettos thrown by the Hold attack mode can be suspended in mid-air, allowing Keqing to jump to them when using Stellar Restoration a second time. |
Lightning Stiletto
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If Keqing uses Stellar Restoration again or uses a Charged Attack while its duration lasts, it will clear the Stiletto Mark and produce different effects: ・If she uses Stellar Restoration again, she will blink to the location of the Mark and unleash one slashing attack that deals AoE Electro DMG. When blinking to a Stiletto that was thrown from a Holding attack, Keqing can leap across obstructing terrain. ・If Keqing uses a Charged Attack, she will ignite a series of thundering cuts at the Mark's location, dealing AoE Electro DMG. |
Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | |
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Lightning Stiletto DMG | 50% | 54.2% | 58% | 63% | 66.8% | 70.6% | 75.6% | 80.6% | 86% | 90.7% | 95.8% | 101% | 107% |
Slashing DMG | 168% | 181% | 193% | 210% | 223% | 235% | 252% | 269% | 286% | 302% | 319% | 336% | 357% |
Thunderclap Slash DMG | 84%×2 | 90.3%×2 | 96.6%×2 | 105%×2 | 111%×2 | 118%×2 | 126%×2 | 134%×2 | 143%×2 | 151%×2 | 160%×2 | 168%×2 | 179%×2 |
CD | 7.5s | 7.5s | 7.5s | 7.5s | 7.5s | 7.5s | 7.5s | 7.5s | 7.5s | 7.5s | 7.5s | 7.5s | 7.5s |
Starward Sword
Effect |
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Keqing unleashes the power of lightning, dealing Electro DMG in an AOE. She then blends into the shadow of her blade, striking a series of thunderclap-blows to nearby opponents simultaneously that deal multiple instances of Electro DMG. The final attack deals massive AoE Electro DMG. |
Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | |
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Skill DMG | 88% | 94.6% | 101% | 110% | 117% | 123% | 132% | 141% | 150% | 158% | 167% | 176% | 187% |
Consecutive Slash DMG | 24%×8 | 25.8%×8 | 27.6%×8 | 30%×8 | 31.8%×8 | 33.6%×8 | 36%×8 | 38.4%×8 | 40.8%×8 | 43.2%×8 | 45.6%×8 | 48%×8 | 51%×8 |
Last Attack DMG | 189% | 203% | 217% | 236% | 250% | 264% | 283% | 302% | 321% | 340% | 359% | 378% | 401% |
CD | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s |
Energy Cost | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Thundering Penance
Effect |
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After recasting Stellar Restoration while a Lightning Stiletto is present, Keqing's weapon gains an Electro Infusion for 5s. |
Aristocratic Dignity
Effect |
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When casting Starward Sword, Keqing's CRIT Rate is increased by 15%, and her Energy Recharge is increased by 15%. This effect lasts for 8s. |
Land's Overseer
Effect |
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When dispatched on an expedition in Liyue, time consumed is reduced by 25%. |
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