What element is Qiqi?

Qiqi is a 5-star Cryo character from Liyue who uses a sword, released in version 1.0.

What stat does Qiqi scale on?

Qiqi'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 Qiqi?

Skyward Blade is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star sword with Energy Recharge as its ascension stat, and its passive acts on ATK. Fleuve Cendre Ferryman is the best 4-star alternative.

How much does it cost to level Qiqi's talents?

Taking one talent from level 1 to 10 costs 1,652,500 Mora and 38× Philosophies of Prosperity among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.

What does Qiqi C1 do?

Ascetics of Frost: When the Herald of Frost hits an opponent marked by a Fortune-Preserving Talisman, Qiqi regenerates 2 Energy.

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Build guide · Genshin Impact

CryoSwordHealer

Icy Resurrection

The best Qiqi build in Genshin Impact (Version 7.0) is Skyward Blade with Finale of the Deep Galleries, ATK% sands, ATK% goblet, Healing Bonus circlet. Updated August 22, 2026

How this build was derivedQiqi’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

3 ranked

Skyward Blade — 5★ Sword | Genshin Impact

BISSkyward Blade

Highest-rated fit for this kit — Energy Recharge ascension stat.

608

Base ATK · lv 90

55.1%Energy Recharge

Summit Shaper — 5★ Sword | Genshin Impact

ALTSummit Shaper

Comparable option at the same rarity — ATK ascension stat.

608

Base ATK · lv 90

49.6%ATK

Fleuve Cendre Ferryman — 4★ Sword | Genshin Impact

BUDGETFleuve Cendre Ferryman

Best 4★ that fits — Energy Recharge ascension stat.

510

Base ATK · lv 90

45.9%Energy Recharge

Also works: Absolution, Aquila Favonia, Calamity of Eshu, Finale of the Deep

Artifacts

4 sets

CoreFinale of the Deep Galleries

2PCCryo DMG Bonus +15%

4PCWhen the equipping character has 0 Elemental Energy, Normal Attack DMG is increased by 60% and Elemental Burst DMG is increased by 60%. After the equipping character deals Normal Attack DMG, the aforementioned Elemental Burst effect will stop applying for 6s. After the equipping character deals Elemental Burst DMG, the aforementioned Normal Attack effect will stop applying for 6s. This effect can trigger even if the equipping character is off the field.

Also works

Main stats

Burst · 80 energy

Sands: ATK%
Goblet: ATK%
Circlet: Healing Bonus

Substat priority

Highest first

1Energy RechargeBest
2ATK%
3CRIT Rate
4CRIT DMG

Talent priority

Upgrade in this order

#1
Elemental Burst
Max first
#2
Elemental Skill
Then
#3
Normal Attack
Next

Teams

2 teams

Vesna team

Anemo · Stellar SwirlPlays Cryo · Healer

The free version of the Stellar Swirl team: Qiqi for Cryo and healing, the Cryo Traveler for a second Cryo source, Sucrose for Elemental Mastery.

VesnaMain DPS
Qiqi — this characterCryo · Healer
Cryo TravelerCryo
SucroseAnemo · EM buffer

Sandrone team

Cryo · SuperconductPlays Cryo · Healer

Cryo claymore carry with off-field Electro for Superconduct, a Cryo healer for resonance, and Anemo to swirl.

SandroneMain DPS
Yae MikoOff-field Electro
Qiqi — this characterCryo · Healer
SucroseAnemo

All teams, with every replacement

Genshin Impact 5★ Cryo Sword Healer

Qiqi build summary

Updated August 22, 2026

Skyward Blade is the closest fit on the game's own numbers: Qiqi's kit multiplies ATK, and a weapon is ranked here on whether its ascension stat and its passive act on that stat. Summit Shaper, Fleuve Cendre Ferryman and Absolution come next. No playtested ranking has been imported for Qiqi, so this is arithmetic over the kit data rather than a damage measurement.

Run Finale of the Deep Galleries on Qiqi, with Blizzard Strayer and Song of Days Past behind it. Main stats are ATK% sands, ATK% goblet, Healing Bonus circlet. Roll substats in the order Energy Recharge > ATK% > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG.

Talent priority is Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill > Normal Attack. The Elemental Burst costs 80 energy, which is what an Energy Recharge target has to clear.

Qiqi plays Cryo · Healer in the Vesna team, alongside Vesna, Cryo Traveler and Sucrose.

Role: Healer
Best weapon: Skyward Blade
Alternatives: Summit Shaper, Fleuve Cendre Ferryman, Absolution
Artifact set: Finale of the Deep Galleries
Main stats: ATK% sands, ATK% goblet, Healing Bonus circlet
Substats priority: Energy Recharge > ATK% > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG
Talent priority: Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill > Normal Attack
Best team: Vesna, Qiqi, Cryo Traveler, Sucrose
Burst energy cost: 80 energy
Key ascension material: 168× Violetgrass
Last updated: August 22, 2026

Combat talents

3 levellable

Normal

Ancient Sword Art

Normal Attack Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

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: 74.6%
2-Hit DMG: 76.8%
3-Hit DMG: 47.8%+47.8%
4-Hit DMG: 48.8%+48.8%
5-Hit DMG: 124.6%
Charged Attack DMG: 127.2%+127.2%
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	37.8%	40.8%	43.9%	48.3%	51.4%	54.9%	59.7%	64.5%	69.4%	74.6%	79.9%	85.2%	90.4%	95.7%	101.0%
2-Hit DMG	38.9%	42.0%	45.2%	49.7%	52.9%	56.5%	61.5%	66.4%	71.4%	76.8%	82.3%	87.7%	93.1%	98.5%	104.0%
3-Hit DMG	24.2%+24.2%	26.1%+26.1%	28.1%+28.1%	30.9%+30.9%	32.9%+32.9%	35.1%+35.1%	38.2%+38.2%	41.3%+41.3%	44.4%+44.4%	47.8%+47.8%	51.1%+51.1%	54.5%+54.5%	57.9%+57.9%	61.3%+61.3%	64.6%+64.6%
4-Hit DMG	24.7%+24.7%	26.7%+26.7%	28.7%+28.7%	31.6%+31.6%	33.6%+33.6%	35.9%+35.9%	39.0%+39.0%	42.2%+42.2%	45.3%+45.3%	48.8%+48.8%	52.2%+52.2%	55.7%+55.7%	59.1%+59.1%	62.6%+62.6%	66.0%+66.0%
5-Hit DMG	63.0%	68.2%	73.3%	80.6%	85.8%	91.6%	99.7%	107.8%	115.8%	124.6%	133.4%	142.2%	151.0%	159.8%	168.6%
Charged Attack DMG	64.3%+64.3%	69.6%+69.6%	74.8%+74.8%	82.3%+82.3%	87.5%+87.5%	93.5%+93.5%	101.7%+101.7%	110.0%+110.0%	118.2%+118.2%	127.2%+127.2%	136.1%+136.1%	145.1%+145.1%	154.1%+154.1%	163.1%+163.1%	172.0%+172.0%
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

Adeptus Art: Herald of Frost

Using the Icevein Talisman, Qiqi brings forth the Herald of Frost, dealing Cryo DMG to surrounding opponents.

Herald of Frost · On hit, Qiqi's Normal and Charged Attacks regenerate HP for your own party members and nearby teammates. Healing scales based on Qiqi's ATK. · Periodically regenerates your active character's HP. · Follows the character around, dealing Cryo DMG to opponents in their path.

I use this to prevent warming and rot... of Dr. Bai's precious ingredients. Yes.

Talent level

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

Skill DMG: 172.8%
Regeneration on Hit: 19.01% ATK+148
Continuous Regeneration: 125.28% ATK+991
Herald of Frost DMG: 64.8%
Duration: 15.0s
CD: 30.0s
Herald of Frost Coordinated Attack DMG: 43.2%
Herald of Frost Coordinated Attack CD: 2.2s
CD: 15.0s

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Skill DMG	96.0%	103.2%	110.4%	120.0%	127.2%	134.4%	144.0%	153.6%	163.2%	172.8%	182.4%	192.0%	204.0%	216.0%	228.0%
Regeneration on Hit	10.56% ATK+67	11.35% ATK+74	12.14% ATK+81	13.20% ATK+89	13.99% ATK+98	14.78% ATK+107	15.84% ATK+116	16.90% ATK+126	17.95% ATK+137	19.01% ATK+148	20.06% ATK+160	21.12% ATK+172	22.44% ATK+185	23.76% ATK+199	25.08% ATK+213
Continuous Regeneration	69.60% ATK+451	74.82% ATK+496	80.04% ATK+544	87.00% ATK+597	92.22% ATK+653	97.44% ATK+713	104.40% ATK+777	111.36% ATK+845	118.32% ATK+916	125.28% ATK+991	132.24% ATK+1070	139.20% ATK+1153	147.90% ATK+1239	156.60% ATK+1329	165.30% ATK+1423
Herald of Frost DMG	36.0%	38.7%	41.4%	45.0%	47.7%	50.4%	54.0%	57.6%	61.2%	64.8%	68.4%	72.0%	76.5%	81.0%	85.5%
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	30.0s	30.0s	30.0s	30.0s	30.0s	30.0s	30.0s	30.0s	30.0s	30.0s	30.0s	30.0s	30.0s	30.0s	30.0s
Herald of Frost Coordinated Attack DMG	24.0%	25.8%	27.6%	30.0%	31.8%	33.6%	36.0%	38.4%	40.8%	43.2%	45.6%	48.0%	51.0%	54.0%	57.0%
Herald of Frost Coordinated Attack CD	2.2s	2.2s	2.2s	2.2s	2.2s	2.2s	2.2s	2.2s	2.2s	2.2s	2.2s	2.2s	2.2s	2.2s	2.2s
CD	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

Burst

Adeptus Art: Preserver of Fortune

Qiqi releases the adeptus power sealed within her body, marking nearby opponents with a Fortune-Preserving Talisman that deals Cryo DMG.

Fortune-Preserving Talisman When opponents affected by this Talisman take DMG, the character that dealt this DMG regenerates HP.

"I am the Fortune Preserver, the Maiden of Resurrection." — Qiqi does not remember these words.

Talent level

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

Skill DMG: 512.6%
Healing: 162.0% ATK+1270
Duration: 15.0s
CD: 20.0s
Energy Cost: 80
Stellar-Conduct DMG: 535.2%

All 15 levels

Attribute	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Skill DMG	284.8%	306.2%	327.5%	356.0%	377.4%	398.7%	427.2%	455.7%	484.2%	512.6%	541.1%	569.6%	605.2%	640.8%	676.4%
Healing	90.0% ATK+577	96.8% ATK+635	103.5% ATK+698	112.5% ATK+765	119.2% ATK+837	126.0% ATK+914	135.0% ATK+996	144.0% ATK+1083	153.0% ATK+1174	162.0% ATK+1270	171.0% ATK+1371	180.0% ATK+1477	191.3% ATK+1588	202.5% ATK+1703	213.8% ATK+1824
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	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
Stellar-Conduct DMG	297.3%	319.6%	341.9%	371.7%	394.0%	416.3%	446.0%	475.7%	505.5%	535.2%	564.9%	594.7%	631.8%	669.0%	706.2%

Passives

4 fixed

Passive

Life-Prolonging Methods

When a character under the effects of Adeptus Art: Herald of Frost triggers an Elemental Reaction, their Incoming Healing Bonus is increased by 20% for 8s.

Passive

A Glimpse Into Arcanum

When Qiqi hits opponents with her Normal and Charged Attacks, she has a 50% chance to apply a Fortune-Preserving Talisman to them for 6s. This effect can only occur once every 30s.

Passive

Former Life Memories

Displays the location of nearby resources unique to Liyue on the mini-map.

Passive

Seven Sacred Treasures

The cooldown of the Elemental Skill Adeptus Art: Herald of Frost is reduced to 15s. Radiance: Stellar Glimmer: While the Herald of Frost is on the field, Qiqi's own party members will have the DMG they deal via the corresponding reactions enhanced: Radiance: Stellar-Conduct: Superconduct and Stellar-Conduct reaction DMG is increased by 50%. Radiance: Stellar Swirl: Cryo Swirl and Stellar Swirl reaction DMG dealt is increased by 50%. Additionally, Qiqi will also enter the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state when she is inside a Polestar Field, or the Radiance: Stellar Swirl state for 8s after a nearby party character triggers a Stellar Swirl reaction.

Full bill

Mora, summed from the tables below

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

Level 1 → 90 in six steps

Lv 40
Shivada Jade Sliver ×1
Divining Scroll ×3
Violetgrass ×3
20,000Mora
Lv 50
Hoarfrost Core ×2
Shivada Jade Fragment ×3
Divining Scroll ×15
Violetgrass ×10
40,000Mora
Lv 60
Hoarfrost Core ×4
Shivada Jade Fragment ×6
Sealed Scroll ×12
Violetgrass ×20
60,000Mora
Lv 70
Hoarfrost Core ×8
Shivada Jade Chunk ×3
Sealed Scroll ×18
Violetgrass ×30
80,000Mora
Lv 80
Hoarfrost Core ×12
Shivada Jade Chunk ×6
Forbidden Curse Scroll ×12
Violetgrass ×45
100,000Mora
Lv 90
Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6
Hoarfrost Core ×20
Forbidden Curse Scroll ×24
Violetgrass ×60
120,000Mora

Total to level 90

420,000 Mora

Shivada Jade Gemstone

Hoarfrost Core

Shivada Jade Chunk

Forbidden Curse Scroll

Shivada Jade Fragment

Sealed Scroll

Shivada Jade Sliver

Divining Scroll

Violetgrass

Talent materials

Per talent · 3 levellable

→ 2
Teachings of Prosperity ×3
Divining Scroll ×6
12,500Mora
→ 3
Guide to Prosperity ×2
Sealed Scroll ×3
17,500Mora
→ 4
Guide to Prosperity ×4
Sealed Scroll ×4
25,000Mora
→ 5
Guide to Prosperity ×6
Sealed Scroll ×6
30,000Mora
→ 6
Guide to Prosperity ×9
Sealed Scroll ×9
37,500Mora
→ 7
Tail of Boreas ×1
Philosophies of Prosperity ×4
Forbidden Curse Scroll ×4
120,000Mora
→ 8
Tail of Boreas ×1
Philosophies of Prosperity ×6
Forbidden Curse Scroll ×6
260,000Mora
→ 9
Tail of Boreas ×2
Philosophies of Prosperity ×12
Forbidden Curse Scroll ×9
450,000Mora
→ 10
Crown of Insight ×1
Tail of Boreas ×2
Philosophies of Prosperity ×16
Forbidden Curse Scroll ×12
700,000Mora

One talent to 10

1,652,500 Mora

Crown of Insight

Tail of Boreas

Philosophies of Prosperity

Forbidden Curse Scroll

Guide to Prosperity

Sealed Scroll

Teachings of Prosperity

Divining Scroll

All 3 talents to 10

4,957,500 Mora

Crown of Insight

Tail of Boreas

Philosophies of Prosperity

Forbidden Curse Scroll

Guide to Prosperity

Sealed Scroll

Teachings of Prosperity

Divining Scroll

Qiqi’s constellation — Pristina Nola

6 unlocks

C1
Ascetics of Frost
When the Herald of Frost hits an opponent marked by a Fortune-Preserving Talisman, Qiqi regenerates 2 Energy.
C2
Frozen to the Bone
Qiqi's Normal and Charged Attack DMG against opponents affected by Cryo is increased by 15%.
C3
Ascendant Praise
Increases the Level of Adeptus Art: Preserver of Fortune by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4
Divine Suppression
Targets marked by the Fortune-Preserving Talisman have their ATK decreased by 20%.
C5
Crimson Lotus Bloom
Increases the Level of Adeptus Art: Herald of Frost by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6
Rite of Resurrection
Using Adeptus Art: Preserver of Fortune revives all fallen party members nearby and regenerates 50% of their HP. This effect can only occur once every 15 mins.

Qiqi’s outfits

1 outfit

Default
Summerchill Dreams
Qiqi's outfit. A herb gatherer's garment that brings her great peace of mind due to the attached talismans.

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

Qiqi FAQ

What element is Qiqi?: Qiqi is a 5-star Cryo character from Liyue who uses a sword, released in version 1.0.
What stat does Qiqi scale on?: Qiqi'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 Qiqi?: Skyward Blade is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star sword with Energy Recharge as its ascension stat, and its passive acts on ATK. Fleuve Cendre Ferryman is the best 4-star alternative.
Which artifact set should Qiqi use?: Finale of the Deep Galleries. Its 2-piece bonus is: Cryo DMG Bonus +15% Its 4-piece bonus is: When the equipping character has 0 Elemental Energy, Normal Attack DMG is increased by 60% and Elemental Burst DMG is increased by 60%. After the equipping character deals Normal Attack DMG, the aforementioned Elemental Burst effect will stop applying for 6s. After the equipping character deals Elemental Burst DMG, the aforementioned Normal Attack effect will stop applying for 6s. This effect can trigger even if the equipping character is off the field.
How much does it cost to level Qiqi's talents?: Taking one talent from level 1 to 10 costs 1,652,500 Mora and 38× Philosophies of Prosperity among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
What does Qiqi C1 do?: Ascetics of Frost: When the Herald of Frost hits an opponent marked by a Fortune-Preserving Talisman, Qiqi regenerates 2 Energy.

Qiqi

Weapons

Artifacts

Main stats

Substat priority

Talent priority

Teams

Combat talents

Passives

Full bill

Ascension

Talent materials

Qiqi’s constellation — Pristina Nola

Ascetics of Frost

Frozen to the Bone

Ascendant Praise

Divine Suppression

Crimson Lotus Bloom

Rite of Resurrection

Qiqi’s outfits

Summerchill Dreams

Qiqi FAQ