Here is a build guide for Kaedehara Kazuha, one of the best Anemo support characters in Genshin Impact.
Kaedehara Kazuha is a 5-star Anemo sword user from Inazuma. Kazuha was the first character introduced in Genshin Impact from the land of Inazuma, a wandering samurai of the once-famed Kaedehara Clan and is a temporary crewmember of The Crux.
Kazuha was released during the version 1.6 update of Genshin Impact. He was a very unpopular character at the start, leading most players to avoid pulling for his banner. But later, Kazuha quickly became one of the most popular characters because of his looks and gameplay. Most Genshin Impact fans are now eagerly waiting for Kazuha’s rerun banner so they can collect him.
One of the strongest supports in the game, Kazuha can swirl elements onto enemies with both his elemental skill and burst. In our Top 10 Best Genshin Impact Support characters list, Kazuha was ranked in the top half of the list.
Below is a comprehensive build guide for Kazuha, one of the best anemo supports in Genshin Impact.
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Kaedehara Kazuha Build Guide
Kazuha Talents
Normal Attack: Garyuu Bladework
Normal Attack: Performs up to five 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. If this Plunging Attack is triggered by Chihayaburu, it will be converted to Plunging Attack: Midare Ranzan.
Plunging Attack: Midare Ranzan
When a Plunging Attack is performed using the effects of the Elemental Skill Chihayaburu, Plunging Attack DMG is converted to Anemo DMG and will create a small wind tunnel via a secret blade technique that pulls in nearby objects and opponents.
Elemental Skill
Chihayaburu
Unleashes a secret technique as fierce as the rushing wind that pulls objects and opponents towards Kazuha’s current position before launching opponents within the AoE, dealing Anemo DMG and lifting Kazuha into the air on a rushing gust of wind.
Within 10s of remaining airborne after casting Chihayaburu, Kazuha can unleash a powerful Plunging Attack known as Midare Ranzan.
Press
Can be used in mid-air.
Hold
Charges up before unleashing greater Anemo DMG over a larger AoE than Press Mode.
Plunging Attack: Midare Ranzan
When a Plunging Attack is performed using the effects of the Elemental Skill Chihayaburu, Plunging Attack DMG is converted to Anemo DMG. On landing, Kazuha creates a small wind tunnel via a secret blade technique that pulls in nearby objects and opponents.
Midare Ranzan’s DMG is considered Plunging Attack DMG.
Elemental Burst
Kazuha Slash
The signature
The signature technique of Kazuha’s self-styled bladework — a single slash that strikes with the force of the first winds of autumn, dealing AoE Anemo DMG.
The blade’s passage will leave behind a field named “Autumn Whirlwind” that periodically deals AoE Anemo DMG to opponents within its range.
Elemental Absorption
If Autumn Whirlwind comes into contact with Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro, it will deal additional elemental DMG of that type.
Elemental Absorption may only occur once per use.
Passive Talents
Soumon Swordsmanship
If Chihayaburu comes into contact with Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro when cast, Chihayaburu will absorb that element, and if Plunging Attack: Midare Ranzan is used before the effect expires, it will deal an additional 200% ATK of the absorbed elemental type as DMG. This will be considered Plunging Attack DMG.
Elemental Absorption may only occur once per use of Chihayaburu.
Poetics of Fuubutsu
Upon triggering a Swirl reaction, Kaedehara Kazuha will grant all party members a 0.04% Elemental DMG Bonus to the element absorbed by Swirl for every point of Elemental Mastery he has for 8s. Bonuses for different elements obtained through this method can co-exist.
Cloud Strider
Decreases sprinting Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%.
Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.
Kaedehara Kazuha Constellations
| Constellation | Effect |
| Scarlet Hills (Unlocked at C1) | Decreases Chihayaburu‘s CD by 10%. Using Kazuha Slash resets the CD of Chihayaburu. |
| Yamaarashi Tailwind (Unlocked at C2) | The Autumn Whirlwind field created by Kazuha Slash has the following effects: Increases Kaedehara Kazuha’s own Elemental Mastery by 200. Increases the Elemental Mastery of characters within the field by 200. The Elemental Mastery-increasing effects of this Constellation do not stack. |
| Maple Monogatari (Unlocked at C3) | Increases the Level of Chihayaburu by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| Oozora Genpou (Unlocked at C4) | When Kaedehara Kazuha’s Energy is lower than 45, he obtains the following effects: Pressing or Holding Chihayaburu regenerates 3 or 4 Energy for Kaedehara Kazuha, respectively. When gliding, Kaedehara Kazuha regenerates 2 Energy per second. |
| Wisdom of Bansei (Unlocked at C5) | Increases the Level of Kazuha Slash by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| Crimson Momiji (Unlocked at C6) | After using Chihayaburu or Kazuha Slash, Kaedehara Kazuha gains an Anemo Infusion for 5s. Additionally, each point of Elemental Mastery will increase the DMG dealt by Kaedehara Kazuha’s Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack by 0.2%. |
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Kazuha Artifact Set Guide
Kaedehara Kazuha is one of the best Anemo characters in the game. We only recommend Viridescent Venerer as the best artifact set for Kazuha.
Viridescent Venerer
2-piece set: Anemo DMG Bonus +15%
4-piece set: Increases Swirl DMG by 60%. Decreases opponent’s Elemental RES to the element infused in the Swirl by 40% for 10s.
Best Weapons for Kazuha
Kazuha has very few weapon options. These are the best weapon options for Kaedehara Kazuha,
Freedom Sworn
Base Attack: 46, at Level 90: 608
Substat
Elemental Mastery: 43, at Level 90: 198
A part of the “Millennial Movement” that wanders amidst the winds.
Increases DMG by 10%.
When the character wielding this weapon triggers Elemental Reactions, they gain a Sigil of Rebellion. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s and can be triggered even if said character is not on the field.
When you possess 2 Sigils of Rebellion, all of them will be consumed, and all nearby party members will obtain “Millennial Movement: Song of Resistance” for 12s.
“Millennial Movement: Song of Resistance” increases Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG by 16% and increases ATK by 20%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Rebellion for 20s.
Of the many effects of the “Millennial Movement,” buffs of the same type will not stack.
Iron Sting
Base Attack: 42, at Level 90: 510
Substat
Elemental Mastery: 36, at Level 90: 165
Dealing Elemental DMG increases all DMG by 6% for 6s. Max 2 stacks. Can only occur once every 1s.
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Sacrificial Sword
Base Attack: 41, at Level 90: 454
Substat
Energy Recharge: 13.3%, at Level 90: 61.3%
After dealing damage to an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 30s.
Mistsplitter Reforged
Base Attack: 48, at Level 90: 674
Substat
CRIT DMG: 9.6%, at Level 90: 44.1%
Gain a 12% Elemental DMG Bonus for all elements and receive the might of the Mistsplitter’s Emblem. At stack levels 1/2/3, Mistsplitter’s Emblem provides a 8/16/28% Elemental DMG Bonus for the character’s Elemental Type. The character will obtain 1 stack of Mistsplitter’s Emblem in each of the following scenarios: Normal Attack deals Elemental DMG (stack lasts 5s), casting Elemental Burst (stack lasts 10s); Energy is less than 100% (stack disappears when Energy is full). Each stack’s duration is calculated independently.
Skyward Blade
Base Attack: 46, at Level 90: 608
Substat
Energy Recharge: 12.0%, at Level 90: 55.1%
CRIT Rate increased by 4%. Gains Skypiercing Might upon using Elemental Burst: Increases Movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and Normal and Charged hits deal additional DMG equal to 20% of ATK. Skypiercing Might lasts for 12s.
Primordial Jade Cutter
Base Attack: 44, at Level 90: 542
Substat
CRIT Rate: 9.6%, at Level 90: 44.1%
HP increased by 20%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 1.2% of the wielder’s Max HP.
Kaedehara Kazuha has some pretty good weapon options, including a free-to-play one. Freedom-Sworn is the best in slot weapon for Kaedehara Kazuha, to a point where it is almost broken for him. Still, Iron Sting is an excellent free-to-play weapon for Kazuha because it increases all elemental damage. These weapons have Elemental Mastery as a passive substat which is very important for Kazuha for elemental reactions.
Sacrificial Sword is an excellent option for Kazuha because it will reset your elemental skill, and with a high energy recharge, players can use his burst often. Mistsplitter Reforged is one of the best 5-star swords in the game, which is also great for Kazuha because it will increase the elemental damage bonus once equipped.
Skyward Blade is an excellent weapon for Kazuha as well as Primordial Jade Cutter. Both are amazing 5-star weapons that are great on Kazuha for a Sub-DPS or DPS build.
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Kazuha Builds
Standard EM Build
4-piece Viridescent Venerer
Flower, Feather, Elemental Mastery, Anemo DMG Bonus% or Elemental Mastery, Elemental Mastery
Sub-DPS Build
4-piece Viridescent Venerer
Flower, Feather, ATK%, Anemo DMG Bonus%, Crit Rate or DMG%
Playstyle
Kazuha can easily inflict Anemo to enemies making it easy to debuff them and buff your entire party. He shines as a Sub-DPS that will boost the DMG of the whole team and make it easier to crowd control enemies.
For teams that require Anemo support for crowd control and elemental reactions, Kazuha fits into them perfectly. With 4-piece Viridescent Venerer artifacts set and a decent weapon, Kazuha can make your life easy in domains or against bosses.
Kazuha can gather enemies consistently and within arm’s reach with his elemental skill. He can also provide powerful damage through his plunge attack, which will leave the enemies in one spot. Another unique ability of Kazuha is that he can gather even larger enemies, though not as effective with smaller enemies, something other Anemo characters cannot do properly. If Kazuha swirls an element, it will give the team raw Elemental DMG bonus of the swirled element. Together with the Viridescent Venerer, Kazuha will be able to provide buffs for the team.
Kazuha’s Elemental Burst is mainly used to deal Elemental damage to enemies. The burst will absorb an element inflicted on the enemies it hits and will also deal damage.
Best Team Comp
Kaedehara Kazuha can be slotted into every team comp in Genshin Impact that requires an Anemo character. In some scenarios, Kazuha can be even better than other Anemo characters such as Venti or Sucrose because of his unique playstyle.
Here we listed some of the popular team comps for Kazuha.
- Bennett, Xiangling, Tartagli, Kazuha
- Ayaka, Mona, Diona, Kazuha
- Hu Tao, Xingqiu, Kazuha, Zhongli
Kaedehara Kazuha Ascension Materials
| Lv.20 → Lv.40 | Sea Ganoderma ×3 Vayuda Turquoise Sliver ×1 Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×3 Mora x20,000 |
|---|---|
| Lv.40 → Lv.50 | Sea Ganoderma ×10 Vayuda Turquoise Fragment ×3 Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×15 Marionette Core ×2 Mora x40,000 |
| Lv.50 → Lv.60 | Sea Ganoderma ×20 Vayuda Turquoise Fragment ×6 Silver Raven Insignia ×12 Marionette Core ×4 Mora x60,000 |
| Lv.60 → Lv.70 | Sea Ganoderma ×30 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk ×3 Silver Raven Insignia ×18 Marionette Core ×8 Mora x80,000 |
| Lv.70 → Lv.80 | Sea Ganoderma ×45 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk ×6 Golden Raven Insignia ×12 Marionette Core ×12 Mora x100,000 |
| Lv.80 → Lv.90 | Sea Ganoderma ×60 Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone ×6 Golden Raven Insignia ×24 Marionette Core ×20 Mora x120,000 |
That’s it for the updated Kaedehara Kazuha guide for new and old players. Keep an eye on GameRiv for more build guides and future Genshin Impact content.
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