Best Kazuha Genshin Impact build: Artifacts, weapons, more

Andrew Amos
Kazuha playing leaf flute in Genshin Impact

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

WeaponArtifactStatsTeam Comp
Freedom-SwornViridescent Venerer (4-pc)Circlet: Elemental Mastery
Goblet: Elemental Mastery
Sands: Elemental Mastery
Substats: 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 PieceSet Bonus
2-pcAnemo 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

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Freedom-Sworn is one of the best weapons for Kazuha.

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

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Favonius Sword brings consistency to Kazuha’s kit.

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.

Talent Level-Up Materials
Talent Level-Up MaterialsTeachings of Diligence x9Guide to Diligence x63Philosophies of Diligence x114
Common Ascension MaterialsTreasure Horder Insignia x18Silver Raven Insignia x66Golden Raven Insignia x93
Weekly Boss MaterialsGilded 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 LevelMora CostMaterials
120,000Vayuda Turquoise Sliver x1Sea Ganoderma x3Treasure Horder Insignia x3
240,000Vayuda Turquoise Fragment x3Marionette Core x2Sea Ganoderma x10Treasure Horder Insignia x15
360,000Vayuda Turquoise Fragment x6Marionette Core x4Sea Ganoderma x20Silver Raven Insignia x12
480,000Vayuda Turquoise Chunk x3Marionette Core x8Sea Ganoderma x30Silver Raven Insignia x18
5100,000Vayuda Turquoise Chunk x6Marionette Core x12Sea Ganoderma x45Golden Raven Insignia x12
6120,000Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone x6Marionette Core x20Sea Ganoderma x60Golden 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.

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Arlecchino and Bennett are two of the best units to pair alongside Kazuha.

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

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Kazuha can swirl multiple elements.

Normal Attack: Garyuu Bladework

ABILITY NAMEDESCRIPTION
Normal AttackPerforms up to 5 rapid strikes
Charged AttackConsumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
Plunging AttackPlunges 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 NAMEDESCRIPTION
ChihayaburuKazuha 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 NAMEDESCRIPTION
Kazuha SlashThe 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 NAMEDESCRIPTION
Cloud StriderDecreases sprinting Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%.
Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.
Soumon SwordmanshipIf 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 FubutsuUpon 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

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Kazuha’s Constellation 1 is an amazing pickup for all players.

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:

ProsCons
Massive damage buff to alliesCan’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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