The best Kinich build in Genshin Impact (Version 7.1) is Fang of the Mountain King with Obsidian Codex.
By Lorenzo BrunoUpdated October 2, 2026Build source: prydwen.gg guide
Genshin Impact 5★ Dendro Claymore Main DPS
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Kinich almost never builds Energy Recharge, and should instead focus on offensive substats like any traditional CRIT DPS.
#1
Skill
Max first
#2
Burst
Then
Almost all of Kinich’s damage scales with his Skill, with his Burst merely a marginal secondary consideration if it receives buffs for a good portion of its duration when used.
Kinich’s Scalespiker Cannons are best fired by using a short Hold Skill rather than a Tap Skill, akin to performing a quick Physical Charged Attack with Bow characters. Releasing the input as soon as the Hold animation starts. This can make it easier to miss, especially against smaller enemies. Thus, Tap Skill can be considered if this is the case.
If Kinich is used with buffs that have limited durations such as Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers, Bennett’s Inspiration Field, or C4 Mona’s Omen, his Burst is usually saved until the end of his rotation if used at all, such as in cases where it would setup reactions or fill out spare time in rotations. If this is not the case, Kinich typically uses his Burst as available immediately after firing a Scalespiker Cannon. This allows his passive Nightsoul point generation to accumulate during the Burst’s animation.
Default Combo
5[N2shE]
This is Kinich’s default combo on most teams with good Burning uptime, using a short Hold on the Skill to speed up firing time.
N2 at Beginning
N2 E 5[N2shE]
This is Kinich’s default combo on most teams with good Burning uptime, using a short Hold on the Skill to speed up firing time.
Q at Beginning
Q E 5[N2shE]
This is Kinich’s default combo on most teams with good Burning uptime, using a short Hold on the Skill to speed up firing time.
N Normal AttackE Elemental SkillQ Elemental Burst
Rotation and combos from the prydwen.gg guide, rephrased
Durin plays support in this Burning team built around Kinich, with Emilie (sub DPS) and Bennett (support). Kinich and Emilie give Dendro resonance (Sprawling Greenery: Elemental Mastery +50, more after Dendro reactions). Durin and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Bennett heals.
Durin plays support in this Nightsoul team built around Kinich, with Emilie (sub DPS) and Iansan (support). Kinich and Emilie give Dendro resonance (Sprawling Greenery: Elemental Mastery +50, more after Dendro reactions). Iansan heals.
Emilie plays sub DPS in this Burning team built around Kinich, with Thoma (support) and Bennett (support). Kinich and Emilie give Dendro resonance (Sprawling Greenery: Elemental Mastery +50, more after Dendro reactions). Thoma and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Bennett heals, Thoma shields.
Emilie plays sub DPS in this Burning team built around Kinich, with Mavuika (sub DPS) and Iansan (support). Kinich and Emilie give Dendro resonance (Sprawling Greenery: Elemental Mastery +50, more after Dendro reactions). Iansan heals.
Emilie plays sub DPS in this Burning team built around Kinich, with Mavuika (sub DPS) and Bennett (support). Kinich and Emilie give Dendro resonance (Sprawling Greenery: Elemental Mastery +50, more after Dendro reactions). Mavuika and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Bennett heals.
Kinich carries this Burning team as main DPS, with Emilie (sub DPS), Xiangling (support) and Bennett (support). Kinich and Emilie give Dendro resonance (Sprawling Greenery: Elemental Mastery +50, more after Dendro reactions). Xiangling and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Bennett heals.
Genshin Impact 5★ Dendro Claymore Main DPS
Fang of the Mountain King tops the weapon ranking for Kinich, at 128.25% relative damage at R1 in the DPS - Team column, ahead of Serpent Spine, A Thousand Blazing Suns and A Teaspoon of Transcendence. That order is prydwen.gg's, measured in play and rephrased here; every row of it sits under Weapons below.
Run Obsidian Codex on Kinich, with Unfinished Reverie behind it. Main stats are ATK% sands, Dendro DMG% > ATK% goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet. Roll substats in the order CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK%.
Talent priority is Skill >>> Burst. The Elemental Burst costs 70 energy, which is what an Energy Recharge target has to clear.
The standard rotation (Default Combo) is 5[N2shE].
The strongest team is Kinich, Emilie, Durin and Bennett, built around Kinich: Pyro · Burning.
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.
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 99.0% | 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 DMG | 82.9% | 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 DMG | 123.5% | 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 DMG | 167.7% | 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 DMG | 48.4%×3 | 52.4%×3 | 56.3%×3 | 61.9%×3 | 65.9%×3 | 70.4%×3 | 76.6%×3 | 82.8%×3 | 89.0%×3 | 95.7%×3 | 102.5%×3 | 109.2%×3 | 116.0%×3 | 122.7%×3 | 129.5%×3 |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 74.6% | 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 DMG | 149.1%/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 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.
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loop Shot DMG | 57.3%×2 | 61.6%×2 | 65.9%×2 | 71.6%×2 | 75.9%×2 | 80.2%×2 | 85.9%×2 | 91.6%×2 | 97.4%×2 | 103.1%×2 | 108.8%×2 | 114.6%×2 | 121.7%×2 | 128.9%×2 | 136.0%×2 |
| Scalespiker Cannon DMG | 687.4% | 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 Limit | 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 |
| CD | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s |
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.
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 134.0% | 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 DMG | 120.7% | 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% |
| Duration | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
| CD | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s |
| Energy Cost | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Nagadus Emerald Sliver ×1
Juvenile Fang ×3
Saurian Claw Succulent ×320,000Mora
Overripe Flamegranate ×2
Nagadus Emerald Fragment ×3Juvenile Fang ×15Saurian Claw Succulent ×1040,000Mora
Overripe Flamegranate ×4Nagadus Emerald Fragment ×6
Seasoned Fang ×12Saurian Claw Succulent ×2060,000Mora
Nagadus Emerald Chunk ×3Overripe Flamegranate ×8Seasoned Fang ×18Saurian Claw Succulent ×3080,000Mora
Nagadus Emerald Chunk ×6Overripe Flamegranate ×12
Tyrant's Fang ×12Saurian Claw Succulent ×45100,000Mora
Nagadus Emerald Gemstone ×6Overripe Flamegranate ×20Tyrant's Fang ×24Saurian Claw Succulent ×60120,000Mora
Total to level 90
420,000 Mora
Nagadus Emerald Gemstone ×6Nagadus Emerald Chunk ×9Overripe Flamegranate ×46Nagadus Emerald Fragment ×9Tyrant's Fang ×36Nagadus Emerald Sliver ×1Seasoned Fang ×30Juvenile Fang ×18Saurian Claw Succulent ×168
Teachings of Kindling ×3Juvenile Fang ×612,500Mora
Guide to Kindling ×2Seasoned Fang ×317,500Mora
Guide to Kindling ×4Seasoned Fang ×425,000Mora
Guide to Kindling ×6Seasoned Fang ×630,000Mora
Guide to Kindling ×9Seasoned Fang ×937,500Mora
Denial and Judgment ×1
Philosophies of Kindling ×4Tyrant's Fang ×4120,000Mora
Denial and Judgment ×1Philosophies of Kindling ×6Tyrant's Fang ×6260,000Mora
Denial and Judgment ×2Philosophies of Kindling ×12Tyrant's Fang ×9450,000Mora
Crown of Insight ×1Denial and Judgment ×2Philosophies of Kindling ×16Tyrant's Fang ×12700,000Mora
One talent to 10
1,652,500 Mora
Crown of Insight ×1Denial and Judgment ×6Philosophies of Kindling ×38Guide to Kindling ×21Tyrant's Fang ×31Seasoned Fang ×22Teachings of Kindling ×3Juvenile Fang ×6All 3 talents to 10
4,957,500 Mora
Crown of Insight ×3Denial and Judgment ×18Philosophies of Kindling ×114Guide to Kindling ×63Tyrant's Fang ×93Seasoned Fang ×66Teachings of Kindling ×9Juvenile Fang ×18
C1After 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%.
C2When 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%.
C3Increases the Level of Canopy Hunter: Riding High by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4When 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.
C5Increases the Level of Hail to the Almighty Dragonlord by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6After 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 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 is a 5-star Dendro character from Natlan who uses a claymore, released in version 5.0.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
Dendro
