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Kinich Build Guide - Genshin Impact

Rarity: ★★★★★
Element: Dendro
Weapon: Claymore

Kinich is a powerful 5-star Dendro Claymore character who shines as a Main DPS. His unique playstyle revolves around the Elemental Skill "Riding High", granting him enhanced mobility and consistent ranged Dendro damage via Loopshots and Scalespiker Cannons. If you're planning to pull for him on his first rerun, here's your all-in-one guide to mastering Kinich!

Why Play Kinich?

✅ Strengths:

  • High Single-Target Damage through Scalespiker Cannons.

  • Exceptional Mobility for a claymore user thanks to his grappling-like skill.

  • Great vs. Ranged Enemies due to auto-targeting mechanics.

❌ Weaknesses:

  • Blind Spot Mechanic requires more situational awareness and skill.

  • Lacks AoE Power, focused mostly on single-target DPS.

Should You Pull for Kinich?

If you’re wondering whether Kinich is worth your Primogems, the answer is a loud YES. Kinich is not only one of the most exciting characters in Genshin Impact in terms of playstyle, but he's also shaping up to be one of the best units in the entire game—mechanically, visually, and meta-wise.

His unique blend of aerial mobility, reaction-based Dendro damage, and stylish combat mechanics makes him feel like no other claymore character before. He's incredibly satisfying to play, especially once you master his grappling, Blind Spot movement, and Loop Shot rotations.

Pull if you love agile combat, elemental reaction setups, or just want a top-tier Dendro main DPS. He’s not just strong—he’s futureproof.

Are Kinich’s Constellations Worth It?

Kinich performs exceptionally well at C0—his base kit is already cohesive, complete, and powerful. However, his constellations provide noticeable boosts if you want to push him even further. To maximize his potential, C2 , C1 or C4 is a good stopping point, while C6 is likely a game-changer for high-investment players. Still, he’s amazing at C0, so don’t feel pressured.

Should You Get His Signature Weapon?

If Kinich comes with a signature claymore, it’s likely tailor-made to boost his ATK scaling, Elemental Skill DMG, and potentially energy regeneration or Nightsoul mechanic enhancement.

While you can likely get by with strong 4★ claymores (like Serpent Spine for reactions), his signature weapon will likely offer:

  • Increased Dendro DMG Bonus

  • Skill DMG scaling

  • Bonus effect related to Nightsoul Points or Blind Spot usage

If you plan to main Kinich or already have strong Dendro teams, pulling his signature weapon is worth it, especially if you want to futureproof him as a top-tier unit.

Best Weapons for Kinich

Weapon

Base ATK

Bonus Stat

Skill Effect Summary

Notes

Fang of the Mountain King

(Signature)

741

CRIT Rate 11.0%

Up to 6 stacks of Canopy’s Favor: +10% Skill/Burst DMG per stack after Elemental Skill or Burning/Burgeon.

Best-in-Slot. Massive Skill/Burst DMG buffs.

Beacon of the Reed Sea

608

CRIT Rate 33.1%

+20% ATK on Skill hit or taking damage. +32% Max HP if not shielded.

Strong CRIT and ATK buffs. Better with no shields.

Serpent Spine

510

CRIT Rate 27.6%

Up to +30% DMG (+6% every 4s), but take more DMG. Stacks drop when hit.

High DMG with risk. Requires good dodging.

Earth Shaker(F2P)

565

ATK 27.6%

+16% Elemental Skill DMG for 8s after Pyro reaction from party.

Great free option. Synergizes with Burning/Burgeon.

Best Artifacts for Kinich

Artifact Set

2-PC Bonus

4-PC Bonus Summary

Best Used For

Obsidian Codex

+15% DMG in Nightsoul's Blessing

+40% CRIT Rate for 6s after consuming Nightsoul point (1s cooldown)

Best-in-Slot for Skill spam DPS

Unfinished Reverie

ATK +18%

Up to +50% DMG if Burning enemies nearby; bonus drops when Burning not active

Burning teams

Deepwood Memories

Dendro DMG Bonus +15%

(Requires 4-PC for Dendro shred, but use 2 pieces and pair with golden troupes for him)

Boosts overall Dendro DMG

Golden Troupe

Elemental Skill DMG +20%

(Full set effect not used here)

Skill-focused hybrid sets

Recommended Stats

For Burning / Burgeon Teams:

  • Sands: ATK%

  • Goblet: Dendro DMG Bonus

  • Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

  • Substats: CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%, EM, ER

For Quicken / Aggravate Teams:

  • Sands: EM or ATK%

  • Goblet: Dendro DMG Bonus

  • Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

  • Substats: CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%, EM

Talents and Passives

Talent Priority

Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst > Normal Attack

 Kinich Talent Overview

Talent Type

Name

Description

Normal Attack

Nightsun Style

- 3-hit combo melee- After Skill mid-air swing: 1 mid-air Normal Attack- Charged: Spinning throw with Claymore- Plunge: AoE DMG

Elemental Skill

Canopy Hunter: Riding High

- Grapples enemies/objects to enter Nightsoul’s Blessing- Generates 2 Nightsoul pts/sec, max points allow Scalespiker Cannon- Normal Attacks: fire Loop Shots (Skill DMG)- Entering Blind Spot = +4 Nightsoul points- Held version allows aiming

Elemental Burst

Hail to the Almighty Dragonlord

- AoE Dendro DMG + periodic Dragon Breath DMG- If active during Nightsoul’s Blessing: extends duration by 1.7s

Kinich Passive Talents

Passive Type

Name

Effect

Ascension 1

The Price of Desolation

Enemies hit by Elemental Skill gain Desolation. While Burning/Burgeon is triggered, restores 7 Nightsoul points (CD: 0.8s)

Ascension 4

Flame Spirit Pact

On Nightsoul Burst, gains 1 stack of Hunter’s Experience (max 2). Each stack adds +320% ATK DMG to Scalespiker Cannon

Passive

Swift Envoy

In Natlan: Harvest boosts Movement SPD +15% for 10s, reveals unique resources on the mini-map

Passive

Repaid in Full

- Mid-air Swing Reset with Phlogiston (cost: 10 points)- Nightsoul Transmission auto-triggers Canopy Hunter in specific conditions (CD: 10s)- Converts skill to Yumkasaur Mimesis when interacting with Coilgrass or related objects

Kinich Constellations Overview

Constellation

Name

Effect Summary

Priority

C1

Parrot's Beak

+30% Movement SPD after landing from Skill (6s) +100% CRIT DMG for Scalespiker Cannon

★★☆ (High)

C2

Tiger Beetle's Palm

-30% Dendro RES (6s) on Skill hit First Scalespiker Cannon after burst: bigger AoE + 100% more DMG

★★★ (Top)

C3

Protosuchian's Claw

Increases Skill Level (Canopy Hunter: Riding High) by +3 (up to level 15)

★☆☆ (Low)

C4

Hummingbird's Feather

Regenerates 5 Energy per skill action (CD 2.8s) +70% DMG to Hail to the Almighty Dragonlord

★★☆ (High)

C5

Howler Monkey's Tail

Increases Burst Level (Hail to the Almighty Dragonlord) by +3 (up to level 15)

★☆☆ (Low)

C6

Auspicious Beast's Shape

Scalespiker Cannon bounces once: 700% ATK as Dendro DMG Inherits buffs from C2 and Passive Talent if triggered

★★★ (Top, situational)

Suggested Pull Priorities:

  • C2 is the strongest power spike: shred + AoE + DMG boost.

  • C1 and C4 are great quality-of-life upgrades.

  • C6 is amazing but not mandatory unless you're aiming for max DPS.

Best Teams for Kinich

Burning Teams

  • Core: Kinich + Pyro (Benette/Xiangling/Thoma/Dehya) + Dendro (Emilie/Nahida/Baizhu)

  • Why: Burning state gives Kinich more Nightsoul Points = more Scalespiker Cannons.

Burgeon Teams

  • Core: Kinich + Hydro (Furina/Xingqiu/Yelan) + Pyro (Thoma/Dehya/Xiangling) +Dendro (Nahida/Emilie)

  • Why: Off-field Pyro triggers Burgeon safely. Use shields to protect from self-damage.

Quickbloom Teams

  • Core: Kinich + Hydro + Electro (Kuki Shinobu/Fischl)

  • Caution: Kinich's distance from the target may hinder Electro triggers. Positioning is key!

Talent and Level-Up Mats

Kinich Ascension Materials

  • Mora ×420,000

  • Nagadus Emerald Sliver ×1

  • Nagadus Emerald Fragment ×9

  • Nagadus Emerald Chunk ×9

  • Nagadus Emerald Gemstone ×6

  • Saurian Claw Succulent ×168

  • Overripe Flamegranate ×46

  • Juvenile Fang ×18

  • Seasoned Fang ×30

  • Tyrant's Fang ×36

Talent Level-Up Materials (Triple Crown)

  • Mora ×4,957,500

  • Teachings of Kindling ×9

  • Guide to Kindling ×63

  • Philosophies of Kindling ×114

  • Denial and Judgment ×18

  • Juvenile Fang ×18

  • Seasoned Fang ×66

  • Tyrant's Fang ×93

  • Crown of Insight ×3

Final Thoughts

Kinich brings a dynamic and fast-paced DPS style rarely seen in claymore users. His playstyle might require a bit more understanding, but for those who master him, the payoff is huge. Whether you're into Burning, Burgeon, or Quickbloom, Kinich is a versatile Dendro powerhouse worth building—especially now with his first rerun in Genshin Impact!

Happy Adventures travellers!

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