Here is a comprehensive build guide for Kamisato Ayaka, one of the strongest characters in Genshin Impact.
Kamisato Ayaka is a playable 5-star Cryo character from Inazuma and the oldest daughter of the Kamisato Clan and sister of Kamisato Ayato. Ayaka is in charge of internal and external affairs of the Yashiro Commission and earned the title Shirasagi Himegimi and is considered a model of perfection in Inazuma.
Kamisato Ayaka is a sword-wielding Cryo DPS character in Genshin Impact and is often considered one of the strongest characters in the game. Her strong Cryo abilities make her a strong on-field and one of the only characters in the game who can utilize the Freeze meta.
In the version 4.3 update, Kamisato Ayaka is having her limited-time rerun banner alongside Navia in the first phase of the update. For new and old players, Kamisato Ayaka is a really strong and fun character to play with and a great addition to their team.
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Quick Look: Ayaka Build Guide
| Kit | Focus On |
|---|---|
| Attribute | ATK%, Crit Rate/DMG |
| Weapons | Mistsplitter Reforged |
| Artifacts | 4-piece Blizzard Strayer |
| Talent | Normal Attack > Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill |
| Team Role | Main DPS |
Kamisato Ayaka Talents
Normal Attack – Kamisato Art: Kabuki
Normal Attack
Perform up to 5 rapid strikes.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash a flurry of sword ki.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging enemies along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Elemental Skill – Kamisato Art: Hyouka
Summons blooming ice to launch nearby opponents, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.
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Elemental Burst – Kamisato Art: Soumetsu
Summons forth a snowstorm with flawless poise, unleashing a Frostflake Seki no To that moves forward continuously.
Frostflake Seki no To
- A storm of whirling icy winds that slashes repeatedly at every enemy it touches, dealing Cryo DMG.
- The snowstorm explodes after its duration ends, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.
Passive Talents
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Kamisato Art: Senho | Alternate Sprint Ayaka consumes Stamina and cloaks herself in a frozen fog that moves with her. In Senho form, she moves swiftly upon water. When she reappears, the following effects occur: Ayaka unleashes frigid energy to apply Cryo on nearby opponents. Coldness condenses around Ayaka’s blade, infusing her attacks with Cryo for a brief period. |
| Amatsumi Kunitsumi Sanctification | After using Kamisato Art: Hyouka, Kamisato Ayaka’s Normal and Charged attacks deal 30% increased DMG for 6s. |
| Kanten Senmyou Blessing | Kanten Senmyou Blessing When the Cryo application at the end of Kamisato Art: Senho hits an opponent, Kamisato Ayaka gains the following effects: Restores 10 Stamina Gains 18% Cryo DMG Bonus for 10s. |
| Fruits of Shinsa | When Ayaka crafts Weapon Ascension Materials, she has a 10% chance to receive double the product. |
Kamisato Ayaka’s Constellations
| Constellation | Effect |
|---|---|
| Snowswept Sakura (Unlocked at C1) | When Kamisato Ayaka’s Normal or Charged Attacks deal Cryo DMG to opponents, it has a 50% chance of decreasing the CD of Kamisato Art: Hyouka by 0.3s. This effect can occur once every 0.1s. |
| Blizzard Blade Seki no To (Unlocked at C2) | When casting Kamisato Art: Soumetsu, unleashes 2 smaller additional Frostflake Seki no To, each dealing 20% of the original storm’s DMG. |
| Frostbloom Kamifubuki (Unlocked at C3) | Increases the level of Kamisato Art: Soumetsu by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| Ebb and Flow (Unlocked at C4) | Opponents damaged by Kamisato Art: Soumetsu‘s Frostflake Seki no To will have their DEF decreased by 30% for 6s. |
| Blossom Cloud Irutsuki (Unlocked at C5) | Increases the Level of Kamisato Art: Hyouka by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| Dance of Suigetsu (Unlocked at C6) | Kamisato Ayaka gains Usurahi Butou every 10s, increasing her Charged Attack DMG by 298%. This buff will be cleared 0.5s after Ayaka’s Charged ATK hits an opponent, after which the timer for this ability will restart. |
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Best Artifact Set For Kamisato Ayaka
The 4-piece Blizzard Strayer artifact set is the best for Kamisato Ayaka because the 2-piece set will increase her Cryo damage bonus by 15%. The 4-piece set will increase Ayaka’s CRIT Rate by 20% when the enemies are affected by Cryo.
If the opponents are Frozen, the CRIT Rate will increase by an additional 20%. Blizzard Strayer is the best set for Ayaka because it will help Ayaka deal more Cryo damage and keep enemies permanently frozen.
If you are farming for Blizzard Strayer but not getting any good stats on your artifacts, you can use 2-piece Gladiator’s Finale and 2-piece Blizzard Strayer. Gladiator’s Finale will increase Ayaka’s ATK by 18%, another attribute Ayaka scales off from.
Best Artifact Stats for Kamisato Ayaka
| Artifact | Stat Priority (Main/Sub) |
|---|---|
| Flower | HP/Crit Rate (CR), Crit Damage (CD), ATK%, Energy Recharge(ER%) |
| Feather | ATK/CD, CR, ATK%, ER% |
| Sands | ATK%/CD, CR, ER% |
| Goblet | Cryo Damage Bonus/CD, CR, ATK%, ER% |
| Circlet | CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG/ATK%, ER% |
Best Weapons for Kamisato Ayaka
Kamisato Ayaka has both four and five-star weapon options, including good F2P weapons. There are the best weapons for Ayaka:
| Weapon | Description |
| Mistsplitter Reforged | Kamisato Ayaka’s signature and her best-in-slot weapon. Mistsplitter Reforged is the go-to weapon for every sword DPS character in Genshin Impact. Mistsplitter Reforged has a really good base ATK and high CRIT DMG and will grant Ayaka a 12% elemental damage bonus. |
| Haran Geppaku Futsu | A great 5-star weapon for Kamisato Ayaka because of its high CRIT Rate. The weapon’s passive is similar to Mistsplitter Reforged and can be a great option for Ayaka. |
| Primordial Jade Cutter | Primordial Jade Cutter is one of the best swords in the game, which will provide a high CRIT Rate and ATK for Ayaka. The weapon’s passive will increase Ayaka’s HP and grant ATK bonus based on her max HP. |
| The Black Sword | The 4-star sword can be obtained from the Battle Pass and Ayaka’s best 4-star option. In addition to a decent CRIT Rate, the Black Sword will increase Ayaka’s normal and charged attack damage by 20%. |
| Amenoma Kageuchi | Kamisato Ayaka’s only free-to-play weapon that can be crafted after completing the world The Farmer’s Treasure in Inazuma. Amenoma Kageuchi’s passive will provide Ayaka with significant ATK% and will improve with refinements. |
Kamisato Ayaka Team Comps
Kamisato Ayaka is a strong on-field Main DPS and requires good Hydro and Anemo support characters in her party. These are some of Kamisato Ayaka’s best team compositions:
- Kamisato Ayaka + Shenhe + Sangonomiya Kokomi + Kazuha
- Kamisato Ayaka + Mona + Diona + Venti
- Kamisato Ayaka + Shenhe + Diona + Venti/Kazuha
- Kamisato Ayaka + Xingqiu + Kazuha + Bennett
Kamisato Ayaka’s Playstyle
Kamisato Ayaka is one of the strongest DPS characters in Genshin Impact. Her playstyle is similar to Keqing’s because Ayaka’s attacks are heavily based on her Normal and Charged attacks. Her sprint is essential because Ayaka can get Cryo infusion on demand whenever she sprints or dashes.
Whenever her sprint hits an enemy, she can apply it to them without the cost of any energy. In addition, Ayaka will receive an 18% Cryo damage bonus for 10 seconds. With a Hydro support character, Ayaka can continuously apply Cryo on the enemies and keep them permanently frozen.
Ayaka’s elemental skill will deal massive AoE Cryo damage when used, launching smaller enemies in the air. After casting her elemental skill, Ayaka’s normal and charged attacks will deal 30% bonus damage for 10 seconds.
Kamisato Ayaka’s elemental burst, “Kamisato Art: Soumetsu,” is one of the most powerful burst attacks in the game. Her elemental burst will summon a powerful storm of whirling icy winds, which will move forward and slash enemies in its path.
Using Ayaka’s elemental burst is tricky because if the opponents move before it is used, it might completely miss the enemies. This is also one of the few elemental bursts in the game that can defeat enemies with a single use.
Support characters like Xingqiu, Kokomi, and Mona can apply Hydro on enemies so Ayaka can freeze them. After freezing the enemies, Ayaka can use Cryo abilities to freeze them for longer or damage them. Anemo characters like Venti and Kazuha are important because they can gather the enemies in a small space and swirl Hydro and Cryo for Ayaka to freeze or damage them.
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