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Build guide · Genshin Impact

5-star
DendroClaymoreMain DPS

Turnfire Hunt

The best Kinich build in Genshin Impact (Version 7.0) is Gest of the Mighty Wolf with Deepwood Memories. Updated August 28, 2026

How this build was derivedKinich’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: Redhorn Stonethresher, A Thousand Blazing Suns, Royal Greatsword, Lithic Blade

Artifacts

Main stats

Sands
ATK%
Goblet
Dendro DMG Bonus
Circlet
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substat priority

  1. 1CRIT RateBest
  2. 2CRIT DMG
  3. 3ATK%
  4. 4Energy Recharge

Talent priority

  1. #1

    Normal Attack

    Max first

  2. #2

    Elemental Skill

    Then

  3. #3

    Elemental Burst

    Next

Teams

Kinich team

BurningLeads

Dendro carry with two Pyro units to keep Burning up, and Iansan for ATK.

  1. Kinich — Dendro Claymore character | Genshin ImpactKinich — this characterMain DPS
  2. Durin — Pyro Sword character | Genshin ImpactDurinPyro
  3. Nicole — Pyro Catalyst character | Genshin ImpactNicolePyro · Shield
  4. Iansan — Electro Polearm character | Genshin ImpactIansanATK · Healer

All teams, with every replacement

Genshin Impact 5★ Dendro Claymore Main DPS

Kinich build summary

Updated August 28, 2026

Gest of the Mighty Wolf is the closest fit on the game's own numbers: Kinich's kit multiplies ATK, and a weapon is ranked here on whether its ascension stat and its passive act on that stat. A Teaspoon of Transcendence, Fruitful Hook and Redhorn Stonethresher come next. No playtested ranking has been imported for Kinich, so this is arithmetic over the kit data rather than a damage measurement.

Run Deepwood Memories on Kinich, with A Day Carved From Rising Winds and Disenchantment in Deep Shadow behind it. Main stats are ATK% sands, Dendro 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 70 energy, which is what an Energy Recharge target has to clear.

The strongest team is Kinich, Durin, Nicole and Iansan, built around Kinich — Burning.

Role
Main DPS
Artifact set
Deepwood Memories
Main stats
ATK% sands, Dendro 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
Best team
Kinich, Durin, Nicole, Iansan
Burst energy cost
70 energy
Key ascension material
168× Saurian Claw Succulent
Last updated
August 28, 2026

Combat talents

Kinich Nightsun Style — normal attack icon | Genshin Impact
Normal

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.

Plunging Attack Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents 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
195.7%
2-Hit DMG
163.9%
3-Hit DMG
244.1%
Mid-Air Normal Attack DMG
331.5%
Charged Attack DMG
95.7%×3
Charged Attack Stamina Cost
50.0
Plunge DMG
147.4%
Low/High Plunge DMG
294.8%/368.2%
All 15 levels
Attribute123456789101112131415
1-Hit DMG99.0%107.0%115.1%126.6%134.7%143.9%156.5%169.2%181.9%195.7%209.5%223.3%237.1%250.9%264.7%
2-Hit DMG82.9%89.7%96.4%106.0%112.8%120.5%131.1%141.7%152.3%163.9%175.4%187.0%198.6%210.2%221.7%
3-Hit DMG123.5%133.5%143.6%158.0%168.0%179.5%195.3%211.1%226.9%244.1%261.4%278.6%295.8%313.0%330.3%
Mid-Air Normal Attack DMG167.7%181.3%195.0%214.5%228.1%243.8%265.2%286.6%308.1%331.5%354.9%378.3%401.7%425.1%448.5%
Charged Attack DMG48.4%×352.4%×356.3%×361.9%×365.9%×370.4%×376.6%×382.8%×389.0%×395.7%×3102.5%×3109.2%×3116.0%×3122.7%×3129.5%×3
Charged Attack Stamina Cost50.050.050.050.050.050.050.050.050.050.050.050.050.050.050.0
Plunge DMG74.6%80.7%86.7%95.4%101.5%108.4%118.0%127.5%137.0%147.4%157.8%168.3%178.7%189.1%199.5%
Low/High Plunge DMG149.1%/186.3%161.3%/201.5%173.4%/216.6%190.8%/238.3%202.9%/253.4%216.8%/270.8%235.9%/294.6%254.9%/318.4%274.0%/342.3%294.8%/368.2%315.6%/394.2%336.4%/420.2%357.3%/446.2%378.1%/472.2%398.9%/498.2%
Kinich Canopy Hunter: Riding High — elemental skill icon | Genshin Impact
Skill

Canopy Hunter: Riding High

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. When it is Held, Kinich can aim the grappling hook.

Nightsoul's Blessing: Kinich Kinich's Nightsoul's Blessing lasts 10s and generates 2 Nightsoul points every second. In this state, Kinich will hook onto a nearby opponent and perform a variable attack: · When using a Normal Attack, Kinich will fire Loop Shots as he loops around the grappled target based on his current movement direction, dealing Nightsoul-aligned Dendro DMG and generating 3 Nightsoul points. Loop Shot DMG is considered Elemental Skill DMG. · When Nightsoul points are at max, he can use the Elemental Skill "Scalespiker Cannon": Consume all Nightsoul points to deal Nightsoul-aligned Dendro DMG. When "Scalespiker Cannon" is Held, Kinich can aim this shot. After firing the Cannon, Kinich will try to grapple to its target. While in Nightsoul's Blessing, after grappling an opponent or firing "Scalespiker Cannon," a Blind Spot will be generated next to the opponent. When Kinich enters this Blind Spot, it will disappear and he will generate 4 Nightsoul points. If the grapple connection should snap due to exceeding the maximum distance or some other reason, using a Normal Attack will establish a new connection with a nearby opponent before performing Loop Shots.

"All things come with a cost. I suggest you make a suitable offer... What? No, I don't do installments."

Talent level

10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.

Loop Shot DMG
103.1%×2
Scalespiker Cannon DMG
1237.4%
Nightsoul Point Limit
20.0
CD
18.0s
All 15 levels
Attribute123456789101112131415
Loop Shot DMG57.3%×261.6%×265.9%×271.6%×275.9%×280.2%×285.9%×291.6%×297.4%×2103.1%×2108.8%×2114.6%×2121.7%×2128.9%×2136.0%×2
Scalespiker Cannon DMG687.4%739.0%790.6%859.3%910.9%962.4%1031.2%1099.9%1168.6%1237.4%1306.1%1374.9%1460.8%1546.7%1632.7%
Nightsoul Point Limit20.020.020.020.020.020.020.020.020.020.020.020.020.020.020.0
CD18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s
Kinich Hail to the Almighty Dragonlord — elemental burst icon | Genshin Impact
Burst

Hail to the 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.

"Yes, yes! You stand before K'uhul Ajaw the Almighty Dragonlord! Come forward, then! Kneel, and kiss our feet!"

Talent level

10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.

Skill DMG
241.2%
Dragon Breath DMG
217.3%
Duration
15.0s
CD
18.0s
Energy Cost
70
All 15 levels
Attribute123456789101112131415
Skill DMG134.0%144.0%154.1%167.5%177.6%187.6%201.0%214.4%227.8%241.2%254.6%268.0%284.8%301.5%318.3%
Dragon Breath DMG120.7%129.8%138.8%150.9%160.0%169.0%181.1%193.2%205.3%217.3%229.4%241.5%256.6%271.7%286.7%
Duration15.0s15.0s15.0s15.0s15.0s15.0s15.0s15.0s15.0s15.0s15.0s15.0s15.0s15.0s15.0s
CD18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s18.0s
Energy Cost707070707070707070707070707070

Passives

Kinich The Price of Desolation — passive icon | Genshin Impact
Passive

The 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.

Kinich Flame Spirit Pact — passive icon | Genshin Impact
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.

Kinich Night Realm's Gift: Repaid in Full — passive icon | Genshin Impact
Passive

Night Realm's Gift: Repaid in Full

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. When the current active character is sprinting, in movement states that result from specific Talents, or in the air, when you switch to Kinich: Kinich will perform one of the following actions depending on the conditions met: · When facing a Coilgrass Sigil that can be interacted with: He will fire a grappling hook towards it to move; · When there are nearby opponents and you are in combat: Kinich will use Canopy Hunter: Riding High in the direction of the opponents; Otherwise, Kinich will fire a grappling hook and swing, prioritizing valid Coilgrass Sigils as grapple targets. Nightsoul Transmission can be triggered once every 10s by your own party.

When interacting with Coilgrass Sigils and other items that Yumkasaurs can interact with, "Canopy Hunter: Riding High" will be converted to "Yumkasaur Mimesis," which causes interactions with such items to follow rules applicable to Yumkasaurs, and which will not put Canopy Hunter: Riding High on CD.

Kinich Swift Envoy — passive icon | Genshin Impact
Passive

Swift Envoy

While in an area with Phlogiston Mechanics within Natlan, interacting with some harvestable items will increase your own party members' Movement SPD by 15% for 10s. Additionally, the location of nearby resources unique to Natlan will appear on your mini-map.

Full bill

Level 90 and every talent to 10

5,377,500

Mora 17 material lines

Ascension to 90

420,000

Mora 9 materials · 6 steps

All 3 talents to 10

4,957,500

Mora 3× the single-talent bill

Ascension

  1. Lv 40
    Nagadus Emerald Sliver — ascension material | Genshin ImpactNagadus Emerald Sliver ×1
    Juvenile Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactJuvenile Fang ×3
    Saurian Claw Succulent — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSaurian Claw Succulent ×3

    20,000Mora

  2. Lv 50
    Overripe Flamegranate — ascension material | Genshin ImpactOverripe Flamegranate ×2
    Nagadus Emerald Fragment — ascension material | Genshin ImpactNagadus Emerald Fragment ×3
    Juvenile Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactJuvenile Fang ×15
    Saurian Claw Succulent — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSaurian Claw Succulent ×10

    40,000Mora

  3. Lv 60
    Overripe Flamegranate — ascension material | Genshin ImpactOverripe Flamegranate ×4
    Nagadus Emerald Fragment — ascension material | Genshin ImpactNagadus Emerald Fragment ×6
    Seasoned Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSeasoned Fang ×12
    Saurian Claw Succulent — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSaurian Claw Succulent ×20

    60,000Mora

  4. Lv 70
    Nagadus Emerald Chunk — ascension material | Genshin ImpactNagadus Emerald Chunk ×3
    Overripe Flamegranate — ascension material | Genshin ImpactOverripe Flamegranate ×8
    Seasoned Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSeasoned Fang ×18
    Saurian Claw Succulent — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSaurian Claw Succulent ×30

    80,000Mora

  5. Lv 80
    Nagadus Emerald Chunk — ascension material | Genshin ImpactNagadus Emerald Chunk ×6
    Overripe Flamegranate — ascension material | Genshin ImpactOverripe Flamegranate ×12
    Tyrant's Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTyrant's Fang ×12
    Saurian Claw Succulent — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSaurian Claw Succulent ×45

    100,000Mora

  6. Lv 90
    Nagadus Emerald Gemstone — ascension material | Genshin ImpactNagadus Emerald Gemstone ×6
    Overripe Flamegranate — ascension material | Genshin ImpactOverripe Flamegranate ×20
    Tyrant's Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTyrant's Fang ×24
    Saurian Claw Succulent — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSaurian Claw Succulent ×60

    120,000Mora

Total to level 90

420,000 Mora

Nagadus Emerald Gemstone — ascension material | Genshin ImpactNagadus Emerald Gemstone ×6
Nagadus Emerald Chunk — ascension material | Genshin ImpactNagadus Emerald Chunk ×9
Overripe Flamegranate — ascension material | Genshin ImpactOverripe Flamegranate ×46
Nagadus Emerald Fragment — ascension material | Genshin ImpactNagadus Emerald Fragment ×9
Tyrant's Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTyrant's Fang ×36
Nagadus Emerald Sliver — ascension material | Genshin ImpactNagadus Emerald Sliver ×1
Seasoned Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSeasoned Fang ×30
Juvenile Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactJuvenile Fang ×18
Saurian Claw Succulent — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSaurian Claw Succulent ×168

Talent materials

  1. → 2
    Teachings of Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTeachings of Kindling ×3
    Juvenile Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactJuvenile Fang ×6

    12,500Mora

  2. → 3
    Guide to Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGuide to Kindling ×2
    Seasoned Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSeasoned Fang ×3

    17,500Mora

  3. → 4
    Guide to Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGuide to Kindling ×4
    Seasoned Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSeasoned Fang ×4

    25,000Mora

  4. → 5
    Guide to Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGuide to Kindling ×6
    Seasoned Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSeasoned Fang ×6

    30,000Mora

  5. → 6
    Guide to Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGuide to Kindling ×9
    Seasoned Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSeasoned Fang ×9

    37,500Mora

  6. → 7
    Denial and Judgment — ascension material | Genshin ImpactDenial and Judgment ×1
    Philosophies of Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactPhilosophies of Kindling ×4
    Tyrant's Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTyrant's Fang ×4

    120,000Mora

  7. → 8
    Denial and Judgment — ascension material | Genshin ImpactDenial and Judgment ×1
    Philosophies of Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactPhilosophies of Kindling ×6
    Tyrant's Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTyrant's Fang ×6

    260,000Mora

  8. → 9
    Denial and Judgment — ascension material | Genshin ImpactDenial and Judgment ×2
    Philosophies of Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactPhilosophies of Kindling ×12
    Tyrant's Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTyrant's Fang ×9

    450,000Mora

  9. → 10
    Crown of Insight — ascension material | Genshin ImpactCrown of Insight ×1
    Denial and Judgment — ascension material | Genshin ImpactDenial and Judgment ×2
    Philosophies of Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactPhilosophies of Kindling ×16
    Tyrant's Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTyrant's Fang ×12

    700,000Mora

One talent to 10

1,652,500 Mora

Crown of Insight — ascension material | Genshin ImpactCrown of Insight ×1
Denial and Judgment — ascension material | Genshin ImpactDenial and Judgment ×6
Philosophies of Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactPhilosophies of Kindling ×38
Guide to Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGuide to Kindling ×21
Tyrant's Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTyrant's Fang ×31
Seasoned Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSeasoned Fang ×22
Teachings of Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTeachings of Kindling ×3
Juvenile Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactJuvenile Fang ×6

All 3 talents to 10

4,957,500 Mora

Crown of Insight — ascension material | Genshin ImpactCrown of Insight ×3
Denial and Judgment — ascension material | Genshin ImpactDenial and Judgment ×18
Philosophies of Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactPhilosophies of Kindling ×114
Guide to Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactGuide to Kindling ×63
Tyrant's Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTyrant's Fang ×93
Seasoned Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactSeasoned Fang ×66
Teachings of Kindling — ascension material | Genshin ImpactTeachings of Kindling ×9
Juvenile Fang — ascension material | Genshin ImpactJuvenile Fang ×18

Kinich’s constellation — Chimaera Alebriius

  1. Kinich C1 Parrot's Beak — constellation | Genshin ImpactC1

    Parrot'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%.

  2. Kinich C2 Tiger Beetle's Palm — constellation | Genshin ImpactC2

    Tiger 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%.

  3. Kinich C3 Protosuchian's Claw — constellation | Genshin ImpactC3

    Protosuchian's Claw

    Increases the Level of Canopy Hunter: Riding High by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

  4. Kinich C4 Hummingbird's Feather — constellation | Genshin ImpactC4

    Hummingbird'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.

  5. Kinich C5 Howler Monkey's Tail — constellation | Genshin ImpactC5

    Howler Monkey's Tail

    Increases the Level of Hail to the Almighty Dragonlord by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

  6. Kinich C6 Auspicious Beast's Shape — constellation | Genshin ImpactC6

    Auspicious 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.

Kinich’s outfits

  • Kinich — Eight-Bit Artistry outfit | Genshin Impact
    Default

    Eight-Bit Artistry

    Kinich's outfit. Colorful patches are arrayed across his clothes with great patterned precision, just as Saurian Hunters have their own principles.

Names, descriptions and art from the game data. Pick an outfit on the stage to see it full size.

Kinich FAQ

What element is Kinich?
Kinich is a 5-star Dendro character from Natlan who uses a claymore, released in version 5.0.
What stat does Kinich scale on?
Kinich'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 Kinich?
Gest of the Mighty Wolf is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star claymore with CRIT Rate as its ascension stat, and its passive acts on ATK. Fruitful Hook is the best 4-star alternative.
Which artifact set should Kinich use?
Deepwood Memories. Its 2-piece bonus is: Dendro DMG Bonus +15%. Its 4-piece bonus is: After Elemental Skills or Bursts hit opponents, the targets' Dendro RES will be decreased by 30% for 8s. This effect can be triggered even if the equipping character is not on the field.
How much does it cost to level Kinich's talents?
Taking one talent from level 1 to 10 costs 1,652,500 Mora and 38× Philosophies of Kindling among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
What does Kinich C1 do?
Parrot'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%.
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