BEST
GENSHIN IMPACT GUIDES & BUILDS
Dendro · ClaymoreKINICH
★★★★★
On-Field DPS · Burning · Skill Damage
BEST ARTIFACTS
ALTERNATIVE
Unfinished Reverie
ALTERNATIVE
Deepwood Memories
BEST WEAPONS
BEST IN SLOT
Fang of the Mountain King
OPTION
Beacon of the Reed Sea
OPTION
Serpent Spine
OPTION
Earth Shaker
OPTION
Verdict
RECOMMENDED STATS
SandsATK%
GobletDendro DMG
CircletCRITBEST TEAMS
Burning
Burgeon
Double Dendro
Accessible
ALTERNATIVES
Support
Heal / Shield
Sub DPS
BEST CONSTELLATIONS
C1Parrot’s Beak
After Kinich lands from Canopy Hunter: Riding High's mid-air swing, his Movement SPD will increase by 30% for 6s. Additionally, Scalespiker Cannon's CRIT DMG is increased by 100%.
C2Tiger Beetle’s Palm
When Kinich's Elemental Skill hits an opponent, it will decrease their Dendro RES by 30% for 6s. Additionally, the first Scalespiker Cannon Kinich fires after entering Nightsoul's Blessing has increased AoE, and its DMG increases by 100%.
C3Protosuchian’s Claw
Increases the Level of Canopy Hunter: Riding High by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4Hummingbird’s Feather
When in Nightsoul's Blessing, Kinich will restore 5 Energy after using his Loop Shots or after unleashing the Scalespiker Cannon. Energy can be regenerated this way once every 2.8s. Additionally, Hail to the Almighty Dragonlord deals 70% more DMG.
C5Howler Monkey’s Tail
Increases the Level of Hail to the Almighty Dragonlord by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6Auspicious Beast’s Shape
After Scalespiker Cannon hits an opponent, it will bounce between opponents once, dealing 700% of Kinich's ATK as Dendro DMG. If this Scalespiker Cannon triggers the buffs that Ascension Talent "Flame Spirit Pact" or the Constellation "Tiger Beetle's Palm" grant to the Cannon, the bouncing attack will also obtain the relevant buffs.
ABILITIES PRIORITY
HIGHEST PRIORITY
Canopy Hunter
Kinich uses his big-game hunting skills to either move swiftly or attack his opponent. When there is an opponent or object that can be attacked nearby, he will attach a grappling hook to the target and enter Nightsoul's Blessing with 0 Nightsoul points. If neither is nearby, he fires a grappling hook forward and swings in mid-air, and this Skill's CD is decreased by 60%. This skill can be Held to release.
SECOND PRIORITY
Almighty Dragonlord
Unleashes the power of the Almighty Dragonlord, K'uhul Ajaw (on a limited, conditional, restricted, contractual, partial, temporary basis), dealing Nightsoul-aligned AoE Dendro DMG. Ajaw will unleash his Dragon Breath at intervals, dealing Nightsoul-aligned AoE Dendro DMG. If Kinich is in Nightsoul's Blessing when this is used, this Blessing's duration is extended by 1.7s.
LOWEST PRIORITY
Nightsun Style
Normal Attack Performs up to 3 rapid strikes. After using his Elemental Skill "Canopy Hunter: Riding High"'s mid-air swing, he can perform a Normal Attack in mid-air before landing. Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to spin and throw his Claymore forward to attack opponents.
PASSIVE TALENTS
PASSIVE
Price of Desolation
When Kinich is in Nightsoul's Blessing state, opponents hit by his Elemental Skill will enter the Desolation state, and when affected by Burning or Burgeon reaction DMG, they will restore 7 Nightsoul points to him. Nightsoul points can be gained this way once every 0.8s. The Desolation state will persist until this instance of Kinich's Nightsoul's Blessing state ends.
PASSIVE
Flame Spirit Pact
After a nearby party member triggers a Nightsoul Burst, Kinich will gain 1 stack of Hunter's Experience that lasts 15s. Max 2 stacks. When Kinich uses Canopy Hunter: Riding High's Scalespiker Cannon, all stacks of Hunter's Experience will be consumed, with each stack consumed increasing the DMG dealt by this Cannon shot by 320% of Kinich's ATK.
PASSIVE
Swift Envoy
When Kinich is in the air following Canopy Hunter: Riding High's mid-air swing, he can consume 10 Phlogiston points to perform another mid-air swing. While in an area with Phlogiston Mechanics within Natlan, he can use Nightsoul Transmission: Kinich.
QUICK ANSWERS
KINICH BUILD FAQ
Clear answers to the most common KINICH build questions.
What is the best KINICH build?
KINICH is built as On-Field DPS · Burning · Skill Damage. Start with Obsidian Codex, use Fang of the Mountain King when available, then meet the recommended stat targets before chasing additional damage substats.
Which artifact set is best for KINICH?
Obsidian Codex is the primary recommendation in this guide. The alternative sets above may perform better when another teammate already supplies the same buff or when their substats are substantially stronger.
What weapon should KINICH use?
Fang of the Mountain King is the featured best-in-slot option. The weapon section also lists accessible alternatives with their Level 90 stats and the situation where each choice is most useful.
Which stats should I prioritize on KINICH?
Prioritize the main stats and substats listed in the Recommended Stats section.
Which talent should I level first on KINICH?
Prioritize Canopy Hunter. Raise the remaining talents according to the priority cards above so resources are spent on the abilities that contribute most to KINICH's role.
What team works well with KINICH?
Burning is the first recommended composition. The Teams section includes additional premium and accessible alternatives so you can replace unavailable characters without losing the core game plan.