Kazuha Rating and Best Builds

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

Kazuha Rating and Info

Character Information

Kazuha
Rating
Rarity	★★★★★
Element	Anemo
Weapon	Sword
Voice Actors	EN Voice Actor: Mark Whitten JP Voice Actor: Shimazaki Nobunaga

Tier List Rankings

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Exploration
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Kazuha's Stats

Kazuha's Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
• Elemental Skill is one of the best grouping skills in the game. • Does not suffer from extreme Energy requirements so Elemental Burst can stay up consistently. • Kazuha's Elemental DMG Bonus buff remains one of the most effective in the game. • Due to his high Elemental Mastery, he can deal significant swirl damage. • Can double jump; helpful in exploring the overworld.
Weaknesses
• Cannot swirl and buff other elements when the enemy's status is static (ex. Thunder Manifestation is always affected by Electro)

Best Builds for Kazuha

Support Build for Kazuha

Best Weapon	Freedom-Sworn
Replacement Weapons	1. Xiphos' Moonlight 2. Iron Sting 3. Favonius Sword
Best Artifacts	Viridescent Venerer x4
Artifact Main Stats	Sands: Energy Recharge or Elemental Mastery
	Goblet: Elemental Mastery
	Circlet: Elemental Mastery
Artifact Sub Stats	Energy Recharge, Elemental Mastery, CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%

Swirl Support is Kazuha's best role and this build focuses on that aspect, prioritizing his Elemental Mastery and Energy Recharge for maximum buff effectiveness and uptime.

For this, it is recommended to have around 170% Energy Recharge, as it will allow Kazuha's burst to be available off-cooldown in most scenarios.

DPS Build for Kazuha

Best Weapon	Mistsplitter Reforged
Replacement Weapons	1. Freedom-Sworn 2. Primordial Jade Cutter 3. Wolf-Fang 4. Kagotsurube Isshin
Best Artifacts	Viridescent Venerer x4
Artifact Main Stats	Sands: ATK% or Elemental Mastery
	Goblet: Anemo DMG Bonus
	Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Artifact Sub Stats	CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, Elemental Mastery, ATK%, Energy Recharge

This DPS Build for Kazuha deals high damage to single and multiple opponents in any scenario. Using more traditional DPS stats gives Kazuha more personal damage at the cost of party DMG buffs.

As opposed to Support Kazuha, this build expects him to be on-field for a time to catch particles, thus decreasing Energy Recharge as a priority.

Kazuha's Talent Priority

	Sub-DPS & Support
1st	Elemental Burst
2nd	Elemental Skill
3rd	Normal Attack

The bulk of Kazuha's DMG comes from his Elemental Burst, so it should be leveled up first. After that, his Elemental Skill should be leveled up next. His Normal Attack is left for last to improve his plunge attack DMG.

Best Artifacts for Kazuha

Best Artifacts Ranked

	Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
1st	Viridescent Venerer	2-PC: Anemo DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: Increases Swirl DMG by 60%. Decreases opponent's Elemental RES to the element infused in the Swirl by 40% for 10s.
2nd	Noblesse Oblige	2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%. 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
3rd	Emblem of Severed Fate	2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%. 4-PC: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.

The Viridescent Venerer is undoubtably his best artifact set unless there is another Anemo user who uses the set in the party.

Best 4-Star Artifact for Kazuha

Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
The Exile	2-PC: Energy Recharge +20% 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst regenerates 2 Energy for all party members (excluding the wearer) every 2s for 6s. This effect cannot stack.

List of Artifacts and Set Bonuses

Kazuha Best Weapons

Top 3 Kazuha Weapons

	Weapon	Weapon Information
1st	Freedom-Sworn	Base ATK: 608 Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery 198 Skill Effect: Increases DMG by 10%. When characters with Freedom-Sworn trigger Elemental Reactions, they gain a Sigil of Rebellion (once every 0.5s). This triggers even if they aren't on the field. When you reach 2 Sigils, they will be consumed which grants nearby party members 20% ATK and 16% Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG for 12s. Once triggered, you gain no Sigils for 20s. The same buffs from the Millennial Movement series does not stack.
2nd	Xiphos' Moonlight	Base ATK: 510 Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery 165 Skill Effect: The following effect will trigger every 10s: The equipping character will gain 0.036% Energy Recharge for each point of Elemental Mastery they possess for 12s, with nearby party members gaining 30% of this buff for the same duration. Multiple instances of this weapon can allow this buff to stack. This effect will still trigger even if the character is not on the field.
3rd	Favonius Sword	Base ATK: 454 Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 61.3% Skill Effect: CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s.

Best Free-to-Play Weapon for Kazuha

Weapon	Weapon Information
Iron Sting	Base ATK: 510 Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery 165 Skill Effect: Dealing Elemental DMG increases all DMG by 6% for 6s. Max 2 stacks. Can occur once every 1s.

All Recommended Weapons for Kazuha

Recommended Weapons	How to Get
Freedom-Sworn	Gacha
Xiphos' Moonlight	Gacha
Iron Sting	Crafted
Mistsplitter Reforged	Gacha
Primordial Jade Cutter	Gacha
Skyward Blade	Gacha
Favonius Sword	Gacha
Sacrificial Sword	Gacha
The Alley Flash	Gacha

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Kazuha Best Team Comp

Kazuha Vaporize Teams

Sub-DPS	Main-DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Kazuha	Tartaglia	Xiangling	Bennett
Kazuha	Ayato	Xiangling	Bennett

With proper set-up between elements, Kazuha can swirl buff both Hydro and Pyro, which combined makes Vaporize teams like with Tartaglia and Xiangling become monstrous. Bennett is Kazuha's best friend as his Burst can be used to self-swirl Pyro on command.

Kazuha Freeze Teams

Sub-DPS	Main-DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Kazuha	Ayaka	Shenhe	Kokomi
Kazuha	Ganyu	Diona	Mona

Kazuha in a Freeze team allows him to Swirl Hydro and Cryo to perma-freeze enemies. This team can be flexible by slotting in other Cryo or Hydro characters like Rosaria, Layla, or Ayato. Note that this team is most effective in AoE situations.

Kazuha Main DPS Buffer Teams

Sub-DPS	Main-DPS	Sub-DPS/ Support	Support
Kazuha	Raiden	Sara	Bennett
Kazuha	Hu Tao	Xingqiu	Zhongli

Kazuha's buffs in a team that can maximize a Main DPS' Elemental DMG are good teams to build for provided that they are Cryo, Electro, Pyro, or Hydro. He is recommended to be slot-in if you want your character to achieve their highest damage potential.

Note that Sucrose can achieve a similar role if the team prefers her Elemental Mastery buffs.

Kazuha Mixed Teams

Sub-DPS	Main-DPS	Sub-DPS/ Support	Support
Kazuha	Ayato	Fischl	Bennett
Kazuha	Raiden	Xingqiu	Bennett

Because Kazuha builds Elemental Mastery and can buff two elements at the same time, mixed team comps that can trigger two Elemental Reactions at the same time like Electro-Charged and Overload are good as it can increase his personal and the team's overall DMG.

Kazuha Best Constellations

Acer Palmatum

Constellation and Effects

	Kazuha's Constellations
C1	Scarlet Hills Decreases Chihayaburu's CD by 10%. Using Kazuha Slash resets the CD of Chihayaburu.
C2	Yamaarashi Tailwind 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.
C3	Maple Monogatari Increases the Level of Chihayaburu by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4	Oozora Genpou 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.
C5	Wisdom of Bansei Increases the Level of Kazuha Slash by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6	Crimson Momiji 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%.

Best Constellations Rating and Explanation

	Rating	Constellation Effect / Merits
C1	★★☆	• Increases the amount of times Kazuha's Elemental Skill can be used. • This also leads to less Energy Recharge Requirements.
C2	★★★	• Huge Elemental Mastery Buff to Kazuha and Other party members. • Also contributes to increasing Elemental DMG of party members dues to his passive.

C2 for an Overpowered Constellation

Kazuha's 2nd constellation can be defined as a meta-defining trait. It provides an absurd amount of Elemental Mastery to party members and Kazuha who will even further increase the Elemental DMG of party members thanks to his 2nd passive.

Kazuha Ascension and Talent Materials

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Kazuha Ascension Materials

Lv.20→Lv.40	Vayuda Turquoise Sliver ×1 Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×3 Sea Ganoderma ×3
Lv.40→Lv.50	Vayuda Turquoise Fragment ×3 Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×5 Sea Ganoderma ×10 Marionette Core ×2
Lv.50→Lv.60	Vayuda Turquoise Fragment ×6 Silver Raven Insignia ×12 Sea Ganoderma ×20 Marionette Core ×4
Lv.60→Lv.70	Vayuda Turquoise Chunk ×3 Silver Raven Insignia ×18 Sea Ganoderma ×30 Marionette Core ×8
Lv.70→Lv.80	Vayuda Turquoise Chunk ×6 Golden Raven Insignia ×12 Sea Ganoderma ×45 Marionette Core ×12
Lv.80→Lv.90	Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone ×6 Golden Raven Insignia ×24 Sea Ganoderma ×60 Marionette Core ×20

Kazuha Talent Level-Up Materials

Daily Domain Drops	Enemy Drops	Weekly Boss Drops
Tue/Fri/Sun Teachings of Diligence	Treasure Hoarders Treasure Hoarder Insignia	Azhdaha Challenge Reward Gilded Scale
Guide to Diligence	Silver Raven Insignia
Philosophies of Diligence	Golden Raven Insignia

Talent Materials per Level

How to Use Kazuha

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How to Raise Kazuha's Elemental Mastery Bonus

Elemental Mastery Buff	Increase
Bonus Stat (after Lv. 80 Ascension)	115
Elemental Mastery on Sands Artifact	187
Elemental Mastery on Goblet Artifact	187
Elemental Mastery on Circlet Artifact	187
Equipped Iron Sting Weapon	151
Artifact sub-stats	88 (average)
Total Elemental Mastery Bonus	915

Since Kazuha will mainly be doing Anemo Swirl DMG, we recommend pairing him with an Elemental DPS. At Constellation 2, Kazuha increases the team's Elemental Mastery by +200 during his Elemental Burst.

Swirls give Elemental DMG buffs!

Poetics of Fuubutsu gives the team an Elemental DMG bonus for 8s every time Kazuha triggers a Swirl reaction. This gives even more Elemental DMG to your team!

Use Chihayaburu to Jump High

Similar to Venti's Elemental Skill, Kazuha can launch himself in the air after holding Chihayaburu. This makes Kazuha a great character to have when exploring Teyvat!

Pull objects and enemies in!

Kazuha can pull enemies and objects towards his position when using Chihayaburu, which you can use for crowd control!

Drop down with a Plunging Attack!

Since you'll be in the air, you can drop down with a Plunging Attack and deal additional DMG to your enemies. Your Plunging Attacks deal Anemo DMG by default, but deal different Elemental DMG when another Element is present.

Use Elemental Burst for AoE DMG

Kazuha's Elemental Burst, Kazuha Slash, expands into a wide AoE and deals continuous Swirl DMG to enemies inside. Positioning the Elemental Burst is easy too, because it expands out and away from Kazuha.

The Elemental Burst Swirl changes!

Kazuha's Elemental Burst Reactions
Pyro Swirls	Hydro Swirls

Whatever Element reacts with Kazuha's Burst first will set the Anemo Swirl DMG within the AoE. Kazuha's Elemental Burst color changes with the Element Swirl too, making a pretty sight for Kazuha-users!

Cloud Strider Makes You Sprint Longer

Kazuha's Exploration Talent, Cloud Strider, reduces stamina consumption while sprinting. This allows you to cover more ground at a much faster rate, or give you more stamina to use for other activities.

Constellation 6 Infuses Kazuha with Anemo

When Kazuha's Constellation 6 is aquired, using Chihayaburu and Kazuha Slash will infuse Kazuha with Anemo for 5s. Each point of Elemental Mastery will increase DMG from Normal, Charged, Plunging Attack by 0.2%. This means that Kazuha would be able to deal further damage!

Sucrose Does Not Buff Kazuha

Sucrose

Sucrose's Passive Talent, Mollis Favonius, grants bonus Elemental Mastery to the rest of the party equal to 20% of Sucrose's Elemental Mastery.

However, according to the June 30, 2021 Developer's Discussion, this buff does not apply to Kazuha, as the only exception. It was explained that this is to avoid infinite stacking of stat bonuses.

Update 2.0 Developers Discussion

Kazuha Talents (Skills)

Normal Attack: Garyuu Bladework

Talent Description

Perform up to 5 rapid strikes. Charge Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes. Plunge 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 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.

Chihayaburu

Talent Description

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 Ranzen. Press Can be used in mid-air. Hold Attack: Charges up before unleashing greater Anemo DMG over a larger AoE than Press Mode. Plunging Attack: Midare Ranzan When 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. Flavor Text: "Wind in branches grieves Bygone ages, gods of old Withered autumn leaves."

Kazuha Slash

Talent Description

The signature techniques 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 frield named ''Autumn Whirlwind'' that periodically deals AoE Anemo DMG to opponents within it's range. Elemental Absorption: If Autumn Whirlwind comes into contract with Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro, it will deal additional elemental DMG of that type. Elemental Absorption may only occur once per use. Flavor Text: "I see eternity go by in an instant, the autumns of many years from a single leaf. Thus I shall slice this maple in a flash, and ask a question of the ages."

Soumon Swordsmanship

Talent Description
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

Talent Description
Upon triggering a Swirl reaction, Kaedehara Kazuha will grant teammates a 0.04% Elemental DMG Bonus to their corresponding Element for every point of Elemental Mastery he has for 8s. Bonuses for different elements obtained through this method can co-exist.

Cloud Strider

Talent Description
Decreases sprinting Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%. Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

How to Get Kazuha

Get from Version 4.5 Phase 2 Banner

Banner Status	Inactive

Kazuha was available in his banner rerun during Phase 2 of Version 4.5 from April 2, 2024 to April 23, 2024. His banner ran alongside Neuvillette's banner rerun!

The 4-Stars featured on both banners are Barbara, Xingqiu, and Yanfei. Kazuha is not available outside his featured banner.

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Kazuha's In-Game Information

Character Thoughts on Kazuha

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Ayato	Once upon a time, the Kaedehara Clan was a subordinate branch of the Kamisato Clan. My forebears may have failed to save his family from decline, but even today I have a duty to support him. Now, naturally, there is nothing I can do to restore his clan's former fortunes. But as for helping him avoid arrest by the Tenryou Commission, that is well within my capabilities...
Beidou	Kazuha? That scallywag actually. blocked a strike from the Raiden Shogun outside Tenshukaku! Easier said than done... After the battle he came to the Crux Fleet - said he'd voyage with us a while longer. I was more than happy to oblige. If the day comes when he decides to set off again by himself. on the next stage of his journey, I'll send him off with a drink,.. haha...
Gorou	I've seen all kinds of wandering samurai before, and Kazuha is categorically a different breed from the others. He's like a gust of wind that sweeps through the land. Though he never stays for long, he is always able to contribute something to those who are around him. When I fought alongside him, I learned more about what it means to be truly carefree and without constraints. In any case, I think that Kazuha and I make a great team together!
Heizou	Things in Common: Oh, Kazuha? Yeah, he's a solid guy. With his help, I felt like a locked treasure chest of clues had been bust wide open and emptied all over the ground for me to see. If only I had his sensitivity to the natural world... Oh, I get it now! The wind to him must be like my intuition to me! Invitation: Ohh... It's such a pity! Since the Vision Hunt Decree's been repealed, I no longer have any grounds to officially arrest him. But then again... I guess now, I can just openly invite him to come to the Tenryou Commission - and discuss cases with me.
Itto	Word on the street is that he blocked the Musou no Hitotachi after you escaped from Tenshukaku. Seriously? 'Cause I mean, that is awesome! Who knows how he pulled it off. He, now that I think about it, he's from a fallen clan, and I'm from a fallen clan... That kinda makes us equals, haha! Yeah, so next time someone attacks you, it's my turn to block the blade!
Kokomi	Kazuha once came and bunked with the resistance for a time. If I'm not mistaken, he got along very well with Gorou — they would often fight side-by-side in battle. Kazuha has a carefree personality and doesn't like constraints, but he would follow every command to the letter when he was among our ranks. In my opinion, not only is he an outstanding swordsman, but a very refined character.
Wanderer	You speak of the descendant of the Kaedehara clan? Then isn't he... Wait, he also possesses an Anemo Vision? ...And even managed to take on the Raiden Shogun's Musou no Hitotachi? Hehe... Ahahahaha!
Yoimiya	People with no worries like myself speak plainly, while those with many cares often speak of ancient poetry or the scenery. They talk of flowers and birds, wind and moon, but never about the reality that confronts them. He's got quite the tale to tell, I'm sure.
Yun Jin	Kaedehara Kazuha is among the many outlanders who enjoy Liyue opera. Whether it's an orchestral section or a percussive piece, he always sits there and listens quietly. Talk about great manners!

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