Kazuha is a powerful 5-star Anemo support unit in Genshin Impact who can swirl elementals and buff the damage output of allies.
Kazuha was originally launched in 2021, and even three years later he is one of the best support units in the game. His ability to group smaller enemies, buff damage for allies, and swirl multiple elements is unmatched even to this day.
Kazuha received a rerun in Genshin Impact version 5.0 alongside Mualani and is a strong pickup if you can spare a few Primogems. If you are looking to pull for Kazuha, here is a guide focused on his best build that will help you get him ready for end-game content almost instantly.
Best Kazuha build in Genshin Impact
| Weapon | Artifact | Stats | Team Comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom-Sworn | Viridescent Venerer (4-pc) | Circlet: Elemental MasteryGoblet: Elemental MasterySands: Elemental MasterySubstats: Elemental Master, Energy Recharge | Arlecchino, Kazuha, Bennett, Xiangling |
While this is the best build for Kazuha in Genshin Impact, if you want to learn more about the individual components in the setup, we have discussed those in detail in the following sections.
Best Kazuha artifacts in Genshin Impact
The best Artifact set for Kazuha is Genshin Impact is the Viridescent Venerer. The set bonus for this Artifact is as follows:
| Set Piece | Set Bonus |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Best Kazuha weapons in Genshin Impact
Freedom-Sworn
This is the best weapon for Kazuha in Genshin Impact and a must-have if you are looking to make the most out of the damage buffs from his kit. Apart from the Elemental Mastery boost from its substats, this weapon increases damage by 10%.
Additionally, upon triggering Elemental Reactions, the wearer gains a Sigil of Rebellion. Once the wearer gains 2 stacks, they are consumed and all nearby party members receive a 20% boost to ATK and 16% boost to Normal, Charged, and Plunging attack damage.
This effect works even if the character with the weapon equipped is off-field.
Favonius Sword
Favonius Sword is a very good option for Kazuha if you are looking for consistency. This weapon provides Energy Recharge as a substat and creates particles that regenerate 6 Energy for every character. This means Kazuha will be able to spam his Ultimate ability a lot more even though he loses out a bit in terms of damage buffs.
Kazuha Talent Level-Up and Ascension materials
Talent Level-Up materials
The materials you need to level-up Kazuha’s talents in Genshin Impact are Teachings of Diligence and its upgrades, Treasure Horder Insignia and its upgrades, and Gilded Scale.
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| Talent Level-Up Materials | |||
| Talent Level-Up Materials | Teachings of Diligence x9 | Guide to Diligence x63 | Philosophies of Diligence x114 |
| Common Ascension Materials | Treasure Horder Insignia x18 | Silver Raven Insignia x66 | Golden Raven Insignia x93 |
| Weekly Boss Materials | Gilded Scale x18 | ||
Ascension materials
Kazuha’s Ascension in Genshin Impact needs Vayuda Turquoise Silver and its upgrades, Marionette Core, Sea Ganoderman, and Treasure Horder Insignia.
| Ascension Level | Mora Cost | Materials | |||
| 1 | 20,000 | Vayuda Turquoise Sliver x1 | – | Sea Ganoderma x3 | Treasure Horder Insignia x3 |
| 2 | 40,000 | Vayuda Turquoise Fragment x3 | Marionette Core x2 | Sea Ganoderma x10 | Treasure Horder Insignia x15 |
| 3 | 60,000 | Vayuda Turquoise Fragment x6 | Marionette Core x4 | Sea Ganoderma x20 | Silver Raven Insignia x12 |
| 4 | 80,000 | Vayuda Turquoise Chunk x3 | Marionette Core x8 | Sea Ganoderma x30 | Silver Raven Insignia x18 |
| 5 | 100,000 | Vayuda Turquoise Chunk x6 | Marionette Core x12 | Sea Ganoderma x45 | Golden Raven Insignia x12 |
| 6 | 120,000 | Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone x6 | Marionette Core x20 | Sea Ganoderma x60 | Golden Raven Insignia x24 |
Best Kazuha team comp
The best units to pair alongside Kazuha in Genshin Impact are Arlecchino, Bennett, and Xiangling. In this team, Kazuha functions as a support as he buffs the damage output of both Arlecchino and Xiangling through Pyro swirl.
However, you can also run him in a team with Raiden Shogun at Constellation 2, Kujou Sara, and Bennett. In this team, Raiden Shogun is the main DPS and Kazuha can buff the damage output through Electro Swirl.
Finally, if you are willing, a team of Arlecchino, Yelan, Kazuha, and Bennett can also work. Kazuha has the ability to swirl two elements instead of one, which means he can significantly buff both Arlechhino and Yelan’s damage.
Kazuha abilities in Genshin Impact
Normal Attack: Garyuu Bladework
| ABILITY NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack | Performs up to 5 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. |
Elemental Skill
| ABILITY NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Chihayaburu | Kazuha 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 10 seconds of remaining airborne after casting Chihayaburu, Kazuha can unleash a powerful Plunging Attack known as Midare Ranzan. You should utilize this very powerful combo, as Kazuha’s Plunging Attack damage is almost unparalleled. |
Elemental Burst
| ABILITY NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Kazuha Slash | 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 an “Autumn Whirlwind” that periodically deals AoE Anemo DMG to opponents within its range. This Whirlwind will also react with other Elemental types, dealing extra damage. This is great in combination with other units, such as subbing Kazuha in and out to keep the reactions going. |
Passives
| ABILITY NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Cloud Strider | Decreases sprinting Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%.Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects. |
| Soumon Swordmanship | If Chihayaburu comes into contact with Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro when cast, this 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 Fubutsu | 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. |
Kazuha constellations
Lucky enough to have pulled multiple copies of Kazuha in Genshin Impact? Here are his Constellation buffs — with plenty of Elemental support throughout and a huge increase on his DPS at Level 6:
- Level 1 — Scarlet Hills: Decreases Chihayaburu’s CD by 10%. Using Kazuha Slash resets the CD of Chihayaburu.
- Level 2 — 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
- Level 3 — Maple Monogatari: Increases the Level of Chihayaburu by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
- Level 4 — 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.
- Level 5 — Wisdom of Bansei: Increases the Level of Kazuha Slash by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
- Level 6 — 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%.
Kazuha pros and cons
Here are the pros and cons of Kazuha in Genshin Impact:
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Massive damage buff to allies | Can’t deal damage |
| Easy to use and build |
Kazuha trailer
On June 28, 2021, HoYoverse released the official trailer for Kazuha on their YouTube channel. If you have not checked it yet, you can do so from the link provided below:
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