Cryo
Kamisato Ayaka team
Cryo · FreezeLeadsThree Cryo units for resonance and Shenhe’s buff, with Furina as the single Hydro for Freeze.
Kamisato Ayaka — this characterMain DPS
EscoffierCryo · Healer
ShenheCryo · Buffer
FurinaHydro · Buffer
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Yashiro Commission
Kamisato Ayaka
Build guide · Genshin Impact
5-star
CryoSwordMain DPS
Frostflake Heron
The best Kamisato Ayaka build in Genshin Impact (Version 7.0) is Light of Foliar Incision with Blizzard Strayer. Updated August 22, 2026
How this build was derivedKamisato Ayaka’s kit multiplies ATK, read from the scaling rows on the Elemental Skill and Burst rather than from the ability prose. Weapons and artifact sets below are ranked on whether their stat and their passive text act on that stat. This is a reading of the game’s own numbers, not a community tier consensus — a set that wins a niche team composition will not show up here.
Weapons
Also works: Mistsplitter Reforged, Splendor of Tranquil Waters, Wolf-Fang, Royal Longsword
Artifacts
Main stats
- Sands
- ATK%
- Goblet
- Cryo DMG Bonus
- Circlet
- CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substat priority
- 1CRIT RateBest
- 2CRIT DMG
- 3ATK%
- 4Energy Recharge
Talent priority
#1
Normal Attack
Max first
#2
Elemental Skill
Then
#3
Elemental Burst
Next
Teams
Genshin Impact 5★ Cryo Sword Main DPS
Kamisato Ayaka build summary
Updated August 22, 2026Light of Foliar Incision is the closest fit on the game's own numbers: Kamisato Ayaka's kit multiplies ATK, and a weapon is ranked here on whether its ascension stat and its passive act on that stat. Absolution, Calamity of Eshu and Mistsplitter Reforged come next. No playtested ranking has been imported for Kamisato Ayaka, so this is arithmetic over the kit data rather than a damage measurement.
Run Blizzard Strayer on Kamisato Ayaka, with Finale of the Deep Galleries and A Day Carved From Rising Winds behind it. Main stats are ATK% sands, Cryo DMG Bonus goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet. Roll substats in the order CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Recharge.
Talent priority is Normal Attack > Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst. The Elemental Burst costs 80 energy, which is what an Energy Recharge target has to clear.
The strongest team is Kamisato Ayaka, Escoffier, Shenhe and Furina, built around Kamisato Ayaka — Cryo · Freeze.
- Role
- Main DPS
- Best weapon
- Light of Foliar Incision
- Alternatives
- Absolution, Calamity of Eshu, Mistsplitter Reforged
- Artifact set
- Blizzard Strayer
- Main stats
- ATK% sands, Cryo DMG Bonus goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet
- Substats priority
- CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Recharge
- Talent priority
- Normal Attack > Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst
- Burst energy cost
- 80 energy
- Key ascension material
- 168× Sakura Bloom
- Last updated
- August 22, 2026
Combat talents
Normal
Kamisato Art: Kabuki
Normal Attack Performs 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.
Talent level
10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.
- 1-Hit DMG
- 90.4%
- 2-Hit DMG
- 96.2%
- 3-Hit DMG
- 123.8%
- 4-Hit DMG
- 44.8%×3
- 5-Hit DMG
- 154.5%
- Charged Attack DMG
- 109.0%×3
- Charged Attack Stamina Cost
- 20.0
- Plunge DMG
- 126.4%
- Low/High Plunge DMG
- 252.7%/315.6%
All 15 levels
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 45.7% | 49.4% | 53.2% | 58.5% | 62.2% | 66.5% | 72.3% | 78.2% | 84.0% | 90.4% | 96.8% | 103.1% | 109.5% | 115.9% | 122.3% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 48.7% | 52.6% | 56.6% | 62.3% | 66.2% | 70.8% | 77.0% | 83.2% | 89.4% | 96.2% | 103.0% | 109.8% | 116.6% | 123.4% | 130.2% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 62.6% | 67.7% | 72.8% | 80.1% | 85.2% | 91.0% | 99.0% | 107.0% | 115.0% | 123.8% | 132.5% | 141.3% | 150.0% | 158.7% | 167.5% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 22.6%×3 | 24.5%×3 | 26.3%×3 | 29.0%×3 | 30.8%×3 | 32.9%×3 | 35.8%×3 | 38.7%×3 | 41.6%×3 | 44.8%×3 | 47.9%×3 | 51.1%×3 | 54.2%×3 | 57.4%×3 | 60.6%×3 |
| 5-Hit DMG | 78.2% | 84.5% | 90.9% | 100.0% | 106.4% | 113.6% | 123.6% | 133.6% | 143.6% | 154.5% | 165.5% | 176.4% | 187.3% | 198.2% | 209.1% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 55.1%×3 | 59.6%×3 | 64.1%×3 | 70.5%×3 | 75.0%×3 | 80.1%×3 | 87.2%×3 | 94.2%×3 | 101.3%×3 | 109.0%×3 | 116.7%×3 | 124.4%×3 | 132.0%×3 | 139.7%×3 | 147.4%×3 |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 63.9% | 69.1% | 74.3% | 81.8% | 87.0% | 92.9% | 101.1% | 109.3% | 117.5% | 126.4% | 135.3% | 144.2% | 153.1% | 162.1% | 171.0% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 127.8%/159.7% | 138.2%/172.7% | 148.6%/185.7% | 163.5%/204.2% | 173.9%/217.2% | 185.8%/232.1% | 202.2%/252.5% | 218.5%/272.9% | 234.9%/293.4% | 252.7%/315.6% | 270.5%/337.9% | 288.4%/360.2% | 306.2%/382.5% | 324.1%/404.8% | 341.9%/427.0% |
Skill
Kamisato Art: Hyouka
Summons blooming ice to launch nearby opponents, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.
"Clouds shroud the moonlit night. Longing descends like a fog, filling the one detained with wanderlust."
Talent level
10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.
- Skill DMG
- 430.6%
- CD
- 10.0s
All 15 levels
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 239.2% | 257.1% | 275.1% | 299.0% | 316.9% | 334.9% | 358.8% | 382.7% | 406.6% | 430.6% | 454.5% | 478.4% | 508.3% | 538.2% | 568.1% |
| CD | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s |
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.
"The blizzard veils the heron's thoughts, pity heavy in its heart."
Talent level
10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.
- Cutting DMG
- 202.1%
- Bloom DMG
- 303.2%
- Duration
- 5.0s
- CD
- 20.0s
- Energy Cost
- 80
All 15 levels
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting DMG | 112.3% | 120.7% | 129.1% | 140.4% | 148.8% | 157.2% | 168.5% | 179.7% | 190.9% | 202.1% | 213.4% | 224.6% | 238.6% | 252.7% | 266.7% |
| Bloom DMG | 168.5% | 181.1% | 193.7% | 210.6% | 223.2% | 235.8% | 252.7% | 269.5% | 286.4% | 303.2% | 320.1% | 336.9% | 358.0% | 379.0% | 400.1% |
| Duration | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s |
| CD | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s |
| Energy Cost | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
Sprint
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.
"Feathers fleeting wet / the white heron treads water / a sight without flaw"
- Activation Stamina Consumption
- 10.0
- Stamina Drain
- 15.0/s
- Infusion Duration
- 5.0s
All 1 levels
| Attribute | 1 |
|---|---|
| Activation Stamina Consumption | 10.0 |
| Stamina Drain | 15.0/s |
| Infusion Duration | 5.0s |
Passives
Passive
Amatsumi Kunitsumi Sanctification
After using Kamisato Art: Hyouka, Kamisato Ayaka's Normal and Charged Attacks deal 30% increased DMG for 6s.
Passive
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
Fruits of Shinsa
When Ayaka crafts Weapon Ascension Materials, she has a 10% chance to receive double the product.
Full bill
Level 90 and every talent to 10
7,030,000
Mora 17 material lines
Ascension to 90
420,000
Mora 9 materials · 6 steps
All 4 talents to 10
6,610,000
Mora 4× the single-talent bill
Ascension
- Lv 40
Shivada Jade Sliver ×1
Old Handguard ×3
Sakura Bloom ×320,000Mora
- Lv 50
Perpetual Heart ×2
Shivada Jade Fragment ×3Old Handguard ×15Sakura Bloom ×1040,000Mora
- Lv 60Perpetual Heart ×4Shivada Jade Fragment ×6
Kageuchi Handguard ×12Sakura Bloom ×2060,000Mora
- Lv 70Perpetual Heart ×8
Shivada Jade Chunk ×3Kageuchi Handguard ×18Sakura Bloom ×3080,000Mora
- Lv 80Perpetual Heart ×12Shivada Jade Chunk ×6
Famed Handguard ×12Sakura Bloom ×45100,000Mora
- Lv 90
Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6Perpetual Heart ×20Famed Handguard ×24Sakura Bloom ×60120,000Mora
Total to level 90
420,000 Mora
Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6Perpetual Heart ×46Shivada Jade Chunk ×9Famed Handguard ×36Shivada Jade Fragment ×9Kageuchi Handguard ×30Shivada Jade Sliver ×1Old Handguard ×18Sakura Bloom ×168Talent materials
- → 2
Teachings of Elegance ×3Old Handguard ×612,500Mora
- → 3
Guide to Elegance ×2Kageuchi Handguard ×317,500Mora
- → 4Guide to Elegance ×4Kageuchi Handguard ×4
25,000Mora
- → 5Guide to Elegance ×6Kageuchi Handguard ×6
30,000Mora
- → 6Guide to Elegance ×9Kageuchi Handguard ×9
37,500Mora
- → 7
Bloodjade Branch ×1
Philosophies of Elegance ×4Famed Handguard ×4120,000Mora
- → 8Bloodjade Branch ×1Philosophies of Elegance ×6Famed Handguard ×6
260,000Mora
- → 9Bloodjade Branch ×2Philosophies of Elegance ×12Famed Handguard ×9
450,000Mora
- → 10Bloodjade Branch ×2
Crown of Insight ×1Philosophies of Elegance ×16Famed Handguard ×12700,000Mora
One talent to 10
1,652,500 Mora
Bloodjade Branch ×6Crown of Insight ×1Philosophies of Elegance ×38Famed Handguard ×31Guide to Elegance ×21Kageuchi Handguard ×22Teachings of Elegance ×3Old Handguard ×6All 4 talents to 10
6,610,000 Mora
Bloodjade Branch ×24Crown of Insight ×4Philosophies of Elegance ×152Famed Handguard ×124Guide to Elegance ×84Kageuchi Handguard ×88Teachings of Elegance ×12Old Handguard ×24Kamisato Ayaka’s constellation — Grus Nivis
C1Snowswept 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.
C2Blizzard 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.
C3Frostbloom Kamifubuki
Increases the Level of Kamisato Art: Soumetsu by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4Ebb and Flow
Opponents damaged by Kamisato Art: Soumetsu's Frostflake Seki no To will have their DEF decreased by 30% for 6s.
C5Blossom Cloud Irutsuki
Increases the Level of Kamisato Art: Hyouka by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6Dance 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.
Kamisato Ayaka’s outfits
DefaultFlawless Radiance
Kamisato Ayaka's outfit. This kimono features an armor-coated skirt, displaying the nobility and resilience of the Shirasagi Himegimi.
OutfitSpringbloom Missive
Ayaka's travel outfit. Its design is based on the Fontaine dresses depicted in light novel illustrations and seems to serve as a window into the lifestyle of proper ladies who live in that nation.
Names, descriptions and art from the game data. Pick an outfit on the stage to see it full size.
Kamisato Ayaka FAQ
- What element is Kamisato Ayaka?
- Kamisato Ayaka is a 5-star Cryo character from Inazuma who uses a sword, released in version 2.0.
- What stat does Kamisato Ayaka scale on?
- Kamisato Ayaka's abilities multiply ATK. That is read from the scaling rows on the Elemental Skill and Burst, not from the ability description, so it reflects what the game actually multiplies rather than what the text mentions.
- What is the best weapon for Kamisato Ayaka?
- Light of Foliar Incision is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star sword with CRIT DMG as its ascension stat, and its passive acts on ATK. Calamity of Eshu is the best 4-star alternative.
- Which artifact set should Kamisato Ayaka use?
- Blizzard Strayer. Its 2-piece bonus is: Cryo DMG Bonus +15% Its 4-piece bonus is: When a character attacks an opponent affected by Cryo, their CRIT Rate is increased by 20%. If the opponent is Frozen, CRIT Rate is increased by an additional 20%.
- How much does it cost to level Kamisato Ayaka's talents?
- Taking one talent from level 1 to 10 costs 1,652,500 Mora and 38× Philosophies of Elegance among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
- What does Kamisato Ayaka C1 do?
- 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.