Ayaka is a 5-Star Cryo Sword character in Genshin Impact. Learn about Ayaka's build, character and talent ascension materials, best weapons, best artifacts, talent priority, skills, teams, and our rating of the character in this build guide!

Ayaka Rating and Info

Ayaka's Character Information

Ayaka
	Rating
	Rarity	★★★★★
	Element	Cryo
	Weapon	Sword
	Voice Actors	Erica Mendez (EN) Hayami Saori (JP)

Tier List Rankings

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Exploration
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Ayaka's Stats

Ayaka's Ascension and Talent Material Summary

All Ascension Materials Needed
Shivada Jade Sliver ×1 Shivada Jade Fragment ×9 Shivada Jade Chunk ×9 Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6 Mora ×420,000 Sakura Bloom ×168 Perpetual Heart ×46 Kageuchi Handguard ×30 Famed Handguard ×36 Old Handguard ×18
All Talent Materials Needed
Mora ×4,957,500 Crown of Insight ×3 Bloodjade Branch ×18 Kageuchi Handguard ×66 Famed Handguard ×93 Old Handguard ×18 Philosophies of Elegance ×114 Guide to Elegance ×63 Teachings of Elegance ×9

Ayaka Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
• Ayaka has an extremely high scaling on her Elemental Burst DMG, which can be very useful for speedrunning bosses. • Each talent in her entire kit can easily apply Cryo with relatively high scaling, which makes her a great pick as a Cryo Main DPS. • Uses a special sprint that's useful for both exploration and combat.
Weaknesses
• High Energy Cost for her Elemental Burst. • High investement is needed not only for herself but also for her teammates, which usually comprises of all 5-star characters.

Best Builds for Ayaka

Ayaka Main DPS Build

Best Weapon	Mistsplitter Reforged
Replacement Weapons	1. Haran Geppaku Futsu 2. The Black Sword 3. Amenoma Kageuchi
Best Artifacts	Blizzard Strayer x4
Artifact Main Stats	Sands: ATK%
	Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus
	Circlet: CRIT DMG
Artifact Substats	CRIT DMG, Energy Recharge, ATK%, CRIT Rate
Sample Teams	Freeze:

The Blizzard Strayer set is the best artifact set for Ayaka. Against enemies that can't be frozen, it is better to get any 2pc set that provides 18% ATK or the 20% Elemental Burst bonus from Noblesse.

Ayaka Talent Priority

1st	2nd	3rd
Elemental Burst	Normal Attack	Elemental Skill

The majority of Ayaka's damage will come from her Elemental Burst. Normal Attack and Elemental Skill have somewhat equal priority since they both contribute a considerable amount towards her total damage output.

Ayaka Best Artifacts

Best Artifacts Ranked

	Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
1st	Blizzard Strayer	2-PC: Cryo DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: When a character attacks an enemy affected by Cryo, their CRIT Rate is increased by 20%. If the enemy is Frozen, CRIT Rate is increased by an additional 20%.
2nd	Blizzard Strayer	2-PC: Cryo DMG Bonus +15%
	Gladiator's Finale	2-PC: ATK +18%
3rd	Blizzard Strayer	2-PC: Cryo DMG Bonus +15%
	Noblesse Oblige	2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%

Best 4-Star Artifact for Ayaka

Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
Martial Artist	2-PC: Increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 15%. 4-PC: After using Elemental Skill, increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 25% for 8s.

List of Artifacts and Set Bonuses

Ayaka Best Weapons

Top 3 Ayaka Weapons

	Weapon	Weapon Information
1st	Mistsplitter Reforged	Base ATK: 674 Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 44.1% Skill Effect: Gain a 12% Elemental DMG Bonus for a character's Elemental Type. At stacks 1/2/3, Elemental DMG is further increased by 8/16/28%. Each stack has an individual duration and are gotten through: • Normal Attacks with Elemental DMG (duration 5s) • Casting an Elemental Burst (duration 10s) • Having less than 100% Energy (disappears at full Energy)
2nd	Haran Geppaku Futsu	Base ATK: 608 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 33.1% Skill Effect: Obtain 12% All Elemental DMG Bonus. When other nearby party members use Elemental Skills, the character equipping this weapon will gain 1 Wavespike stack. Max 2 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When the character equipping this weapon uses an Elemental Skill, all stacks of Wavespike will be consumed to gain Rippling Upheaval: each stack of Wavespike consumed will increase Normal Attack DMG by 20% for 8s.
3rd	The Black Sword	Base ATK: 510 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 27.6% Skill Effect: Increases DMG dealt by Normal and Charged Attacks by 20%. Additionally, regenerates 60% of ATK as HP when Normal and Charged Attacks score a CRIT Hit. This effect can occur once every 5s.

Best Free-to-Play Weapon for Ayaka

Weapon	Weapon Information
Amenoma Kageuchi	Base ATK: 454 Bonus Stat: ATK 55.1% Skill Effect: After casting an Elemental Skill, gain 1 Succession Seed. This effect can be triggered once every 5s. The Succession Seed lasts for 30s. Up to 3 Succession Seeds may exist simultaneously. After using an Elemental Burst, all Succession Seeds are consumed and after 2s, the character regenerates 6 Energy for each seed consumed.

All Recommended Weapons for Ayaka

Recommended Weapons	How to Get
Mistsplitter Reforged	Gacha
Haran Geppaku Futsu	Gacha
Light of Foliar Incision	Gacha
Primordial Jade Cutter	Gacha
Summit Shaper	Gacha
Splendor of Tranquil Waters	Gacha
Finale of the Deep	Crafted
The Black Sword	Battle Pass
Kagotsurube Isshin	Story Quest
Amenoma Kageuchi	Crafted
Blackcliff Longsword	Starglitter Exchange
Harbinger of Dawn	Gacha

Ayaka Best Team Comp

Excels in Freeze Teams

Due to Ayaka's high Cryo application and solid raw damage, she works best in Freeze teams where enemies can be stunlocked and taken down with minimum effort and maximum comfort.

Ayaka Freeze Teams

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Ayaka	Shenhe	Furina	Escoffier
Ayaka	Kazuha	Shenhe	Kokomi

Freeze teams are among one of Ayaka's best use cases as she can constantly keep opponents frozen in place while dealing high single target and AoE damage.

Ayaka F2P Team Comp

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Ayaka	Kaeya	Barbara	Traveler (Anemo)

This Ayaka F2P team will require her to get very close to enemies to apply the Wet status from Barbara's Elemental Skill. Kaeya will help refill Ayaka's Elemental Burst while the Anemo Traveler can slightly help with grouping enemies together.

Other Recommended Characters

	Alternative Characters
Sub-DPS
Support

Use characters that help in Freezing Enemies

Ayaka excels in dealing Cryo DMG and affecting enemies with the Cryo element, making her one of the best characters in a Freeze team comp.

It is also important for Ayaka to have another Cryo character in the party to provide energy for her Elemental Burst and a Hydro character to provide the freeze effect. Any Anemo character will need to use the Viridescent Venerer Artifact Set to help Ayaka deal the most damage possible.

Ayaka Best Constellations

Grus Nivis

Constellation and Effects

	Ayaka's Constellations
C1	Snowswept Sakura 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.
C2	Blizzard Blade Seki no To When casting Kamisato Art: Soumetsu, unleashes 2, smaller additional Frostflake Seki no To, each dealing 20% of the original storm's DMG.
C3	Frostbloom Kamifubuki Increases the Level of Kamisato Art: Soumetsu by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4	Ebb and Flow Opponents damaged by Kamisato Art: Soumetsu's, Frostflake Seki no To will have their DEF decreased by 30% for 6s.
C5	Blossom Cloud Irutsuki Increases the Level of Kamisato Art: Hyouka by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6	Dance of Suigetsu 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.

Best Constellations Rating and Explanation

	Rating	Constellation Effect / Merits
C2	★★☆	• Creates two additional mini cyclones during her Elemental Burst. • Strong against large enemies, weak against small, grouped-up enemies.
C4	★★★	• Reduces Enemy DEF by 30% after Elemental Burst. • Increases overall DMG of the team, not just Ayaka's.

C0 is Good Enough for Ayaka

Ayaka does not need any Constellations for her to be a top-tier Main DPS carry. This makes her an excellent character for new players who want to try their luck on re-rolling!

Ayaka Ascension and Talent Materials

Ayaka Ascension Materials

Lv.20→Lv.40	Shivada Jade Sliver ×1 Mora ×20,000 Sakura Bloom ×3 Old Handguard ×3
Lv.40→Lv.50	Shivada Jade Fragment ×3 Mora ×20,000 Sakura Bloom ×10 Perpetual Heart ×2 Old Handguard ×15
Lv.50→Lv.60	Shivada Jade Fragment ×6 Mora ×60,000 Sakura Bloom ×20 Perpetual Heart ×4 Kageuchi Handguard ×12
Lv.60→Lv.70	Shivada Jade Chunk ×3 Mora ×80,000 Sakura Bloom ×30 Perpetual Heart ×8 Kageuchi Handguard ×18
Lv.70→Lv.80	Shivada Jade Chunk ×6 Mora ×100,000 Sakura Bloom ×45 Perpetual Heart ×12 Famed Handguard ×12
Lv.80→Lv.90	Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6 Mora ×120,000 Sakura Bloom ×60 Perpetual Heart ×20 Famed Handguard ×24

Ayaka Talent Level-Up Materials

	Ascension Materials	Source
From Domain	Teachings of Elegance	Violet Court (Tue/Fri/Sun)
	Guide to Elegance
	Philosophies of Elegance
From Enemies	Old Handguard	Kairagi, Nobushi enemies
	Kageuchi Handguard
	Famed Handguard
From Weekly Bosses	Bloodjade Branch	Azhdaha

Talent Level Up Materials

Ayaka Talents and How to Use

Recommended Rotation for Ayaka

	General Rules
1	・Always use Ayaka's Elemental Skill before her Elemental Burst. This is to ensure you absorb the Elemental Particles. ・After that, try to always use your Elemental Skill off cooldown!
2	・Your optimal Normal Attack combo is 2 Normal Attacks, 1 Charged Attack, and then a Dash. ・You should do 3 Normal Attacks instead if you have Xingqiu's Burst active.

Alternate Sprint

Kamisato Art: Senho

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. Flavor Text: ''Feathers fleeting wet / the white heron treads water / a sight without flaw''

Use Ayaka's Special Sprint

Similar to Mona, Ayaka has a special sprint that lets her move faster and enables her to dash along the water. After sprinting, Ayaka's Normal Attack Talent is infused with Cryo for a short period of time.

If you want to maximize Ayaka's Cryo DMG, we recommend using the special sprint before using the normal attacks.

Normal Attack

Normal Attack: Kamisato Art - Kabuki
Perform up to 5 rapid strikes. Charge Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash a flurry of sword ki. Plunge Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents 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. Flavor Text: ''Clouds shroud the moonlit night. Longing descends like a fog, filling the one detained with wanderlust.''

Elemental Skill Boosts Normal Attack DMG

Ayaka's Elemental Skill, Kamisato Art: Hyouka, can deal Cryo DMG to surrounding enemies while also launching smaller enemies upwards.

After unlocking the passive talent, Amatsumi Kunitsumi Sanctification, using Ayaka's Elemental Skill boosts her Normal and Charged ATK DMG. Activating her Elemental Skill whenever it is off cooldown will increase Ayaka's damage output.

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. Flavor Text: ''Clouds shroud the moonlit night. Longing descends like a fog, filling the one detained with wanderlust.''

Deal Tons of DMG using her Elemental Burst

Ayaka's Elemental Burst, Kamisato Art: Soumetsu, deals multiple bouts of Cryo DMG. Ayaka's Elemental Burst is very effective against larger enemies as it doesn't pass through them, making you deal more DMG.

Passive Talent 1

Amatsumi Kunitsumi Satisfaction
After using Kamisato Art: Hyouka, Kamisato Ayaka's Normal and Charged Attacks deal increased DMG for 6s.

Passive Talent 2

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.

Passive Talent 3

Fruits of Shinsa
When Ayaka crafts Weapon Ascension Materials, she has a 10% chance to receive double the product.

How to Get Ayaka

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Banner Status	Inactive

Ayaka was available in her banner rerun during Phase 1 of Version 4.3 from December 20, 2023 to January 9, 2024. Her banner ran alongside Navia's banner release!

The 4-Stars featured on both banners were Rosaria, Sucrose, and Candace. Ayaka is not available outside her featured banner.

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Ayaka's In-Game Information

Ayaka Character Profile

Nation	Inazuma
Title	Frostflake Heron
Vision	Cryo
Gender	Female
Race	Human
Height	Medium Girl
Faction	Yashiro Commission
Constellation	Grus Nivis
Birthday	September 28
Special Dish	Snow on the Hearth

Who is Kamisato Ayaka?

Ayaka holds the "Shirasagi Himegimi" and is very well-known across all of Inazuma. She's the face of the Kamisato Clan and the sister of Ayato Kamisato. Her stature is backed by her mastery of multiple things like tea ceremony, chess, and even the art of the sword!

For a better look into the life of Ayaka, we recommend checking out or Ayaka Lore guide!

Kamisato Ayaka Story & Profile

Ayaka Voicelines

Thoughts About Ayaka

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Ayato	I am confident in Ayaka's abilities. But I want her to be able to hold on to her innocence. She shouldn't have to get personally involved in power struggles, or confront the darker side of life head-on. As her older brother, it's my job to shield her from all of that... Heh, just... between the two of us, of course. Sorry, that got a little more private a little ore quickly than I'd intended.
Chiori	If I wasn't always slipping away to go play when I was a child, I probably would never have had the chance to meet the young lady of the Kamisato Clan. There was one time when I climbed my way into the Kamisato Clan's courtyard, and her Temari just happened to roll over towards the wall. I could tell that she was both surprised and happy to see me. We played together and chatted for quite some time, but I was discovered in the end. And so, our brief friendship came to an end as I was kicked off the premises.
Citlali	...You, young lady over there, turn around and let me have a look. Ah, so this is from The Case Files of Miss Orith. I thought it was the second female lead from Great Detective Herlock. All Fontaine clothes look the same to me. Alright, you can be on your way now. That's all I wanted to say.
Gorou	The Yashiro Commission operates as part of the Shogunate, but on many issues they tend to side with the people of Inazuma. In fact, the Shirasagi Himegimi has managed to establish an excellent reputation for herself, despite facing pressure from both sides. I suppose she must know how to keep her composure at all times and navigate sensitive situations tactfully... There's much I could learn from her.
Heizou	I'm barely acquainted with the daughter of the Kamisato Clan. I'm glad that I'm not from some sort of prestigious family like that... it's definitely not the kind of life for me.
Kazuha	I'm sure everyone living in Inazuma has heard of the ''Shirasagi Himegimi." The lady of the Kamisato Clan is as perfect as a person can be, though our paths have seldom crossed. I wonder what she thinks of the state of Inazuma today?
Raiden	Kamisato... One of the most distinguished clans in all of Inazuma. Eh? That's exactly what the Shogun said? Well, A—Ayaka's also well-versed in the art of the sword.
Sara	In the Kujou household, normally the only sound to be heard is that of soldiers training in the dojo. But in the Kamisato household, there is the sound of music, dance, bickering, and laughter... I have heard that Miss Kamisato is skilled in the game of Go, and have always hoped for an occasion to pay her a visit, but... I also worry that someone of a serious demeanor like myself may not quite fit in there.
Sayu	As the eldest daughter of the Kamisato Clan, she always looks very graceful and elegant. But she got one of the shrine maidens to keep tabs on me and make sure I don't slack off... Why would she do that?
Thoma	Milady is in all respects a well-rounded person: erudite, compassionate, well-mannered, and elegant... The one thing she could do better is to speak her mind more. In fact, watch out for this the next time you're talking to her — sometimes, she looks like she's about to say something, but then she holds back. If that happens, keep asking her opinion, see if you can encourage her to open up a little.
Yae Miko	I'm very fond indeed of the Yashiro Commission girl. She adroitly handles every matter that comes before her. Unfortunately, it's often thankless work. Pity. Were she not a member of the Kamisato Clan, I would have long since snatched her up for the Yae Publishing House.
Yoimiya	Seriousness: We cooperate a lot due to work. Unlike people in the other two Commissions, she always lets me finish speaking and answers me seriously without showing any impatience. I'd say that the word ''ladylike'' was practically made just for her. Baths: We once discussed matters concerning the summer festival deep into the night. We were both really tired, and I invited her to go take a bath. But when she heard that it involved many people bathing in the same pool, she went red in an instant! That was when I first learned that noble ladies can't use public baths.

Ayaka's Thoughts About Others

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Ayato	About Ayato As the head of the Kamisato Clan, brother always has a full schedule of places he needs to be. I do try my best to share his load, but there is no changing the pressure he is subjected to all year round, and the toll it takes upon him. 'sigh' If you see him, remind him to take care of himself, for his sister's sake...
Heizou	About Heizou Mr. Shikanoin belongs to the Tenryou Commission, just like Miss Kujou. He is very... principled, sometimes even more determinedly so than Miss Kujou. The only thing is, when it comes to the question of which matters should be governed by his principles, I believe only Mr. Shikanoin himself knows the answer.
Raiden	About Raiden Guesswork: The Almighty Shogun? It would be improper of me to comment, given that I am one of her subjects. All I will say is that... I think that Her Excellency must get lonely on the road to eternity. Standpoint: To witness the Musou no Hitotachi and live to tell the tale is quite a remarkable feat. Even though I recognize her as our true deity with the power to change Inazuma's fate at will, if there is conflict between the two of you, then... I shall choose to side with you.
Sara	About Sara Kujou Sara of the Tenryou Commission is... not known to smile, and I have had my fair share of disputes with her. She is, however, a loyal servant to Inazuma, there is no question about that.
Sayu	About Sayu Ah, little Sayu. She hasn't been causing you any trouble lately, has she? Hehe, if you ever notice her slacking off, please let me know.
Thoma	About Thoma Thoma is a dear friend. He always lifts my spirits with his sunny disposition. In a sense, I think of him as another brother, and as a full member of the Kamisato Clan.
Yae Miko	About Yae Miko I have always greatly enjoyed working with Guuji Yae. Organizing festival affairs generally takes a lot of effort and doesn't generate much income, but Guuji Yae's events always come off both elegant and profitable.
Yoimiya	About Yoimiya The Yashiro Commission and the shrine maidens are responsible for festival affairs, and Yoimiya, as a fireworks expert, knows how to create and atmosphere. So we have become well acquainted with her over the years. Hmm? Public order and fire prevention? We factor these concerns in well in advance during the planning stage. To deny people the chance to see fireworks simply for these reasons would leave them feeling very disappointed.

Quests with Ayaka

Quests with Ayaka
The Immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia	The Whispers of the Crane and the White Rabbit
Stillness, Sublimination of Shadow	Omnipresence Over Mortals
Yoohoo Art: Seichou no Jutsu

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