Kaeya

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This article is about the playable character. For the Genius Invokation TCG Character Card, see Kaeya (Character Card).

Kaeya

Frostwind Swordsman

Card
Wish
In-Game

Quality	Weapon
	Sword

Element	Model Type
Cryo	Tall Male

Bio
Family
Voice Actors

Real Name

Kaeya Alberich

Regions

Mondstadt (in-game)
Khaenri'ah (in lore)

Affiliations

Ancestry

Alberich Clan

Fathers

Unnamed (biological father)
Crepus (adoptive father)^{[Note 1]}

Sibling

Diluc (adoptive brother)^{[Note 2]}

Additional Titles
Categories

Quartermaster of the Knights^[1]

Playable Characters

Kaeya Alberich is a playable Cryo character in Genshin Impact.

Kaeya is the Cavalry Captain of the Knights of Favonius. He is held in high regard by the people of Mondstadt — even with all his eccentricities and secrets.

He is obtained for free in the Archon Quest Crash Course in Prologue: Act I - The Outlander Who Caught the Wind.

Gameplay Info

Ascensions and Stats

Toggle Ascension Materials

Ascension Phase	Level	Base HP	Base ATK^{[✦ 1]}	Base DEF	Special Stat^{[✦ 2]} (Energy Recharge)
0✦	1/20	975.62	18.70	66.38	—
0✦	20/20	2,506.36	48.04	170.53	—
Ascension Cost (0 → 1) 20,000 1 3 3
1✦	20/40	3,235.19	62.01	220.12	—
1✦	40/40	4,845.94	92.88	329.72	—
Ascension Cost (1 → 2) 40,000 2 3 10 15
2✦	40/50	5,363.79	102.80	364.95	6.7%
2✦	50/50	6,169.65	118.25	419.78	6.7%
Ascension Cost (2 → 3) 60,000 4 6 20 12
3✦	50/60	6,860.13	131.48	466.76	13.4%
3✦	60/60	7,665.99	146.93	521.59	13.4%
Ascension Cost (3 → 4) 80,000 8 3 30 18
4✦	60/70	8,183.84	156.85	556.83	13.4%
4✦	70/70	8,988.73	172.28	611.59	13.4%
Ascension Cost (4 → 5) 100,000 12 6 45 12
5✦	70/80	9,506.58	182.20	646.83	20.1%
5✦	80/80	10,312.44	197.65	701.66	20.1%
Ascension Cost (5 → 6) 120,000 20 6 60 24
6✦	80/90	10,830.30	207.57	736.89	26.8%
6✦	90/90	11,636.16	223.02	791.72	26.8%

↑ Does not include weapon ATK value.
↑ Characters gain special stats starting with 2✦.

Total Cost (0✦ → 6✦)

420,000 Mora

46 Hoarfrost Core

1 Shivada Jade Sliver

9 Shivada Jade Fragment

9 Shivada Jade Chunk

6 Shivada Jade Gemstone

168 Calla Lily

18 Treasure Hoarder Insignia

30 Silver Raven Insignia

36 Golden Raven Insignia

Talents

Icon

Name

Type

Ceremonial Bladework

Normal Attack

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.

Frostgnaw

Elemental Skill

Unleashes a frigid blast, dealing Cryo DMG to opponents in front of Kaeya.

Glacial Waltz

Elemental Burst

Coalescing the frost in the air, Kaeya summons 3 icicles that revolve around him.
These icicles will follow the character around and deal Cryo DMG to opponents in their path for the ability's duration.

Cold-Blooded Strike

1st Ascension Passive

Every hit with Frostgnaw regenerates HP for Kaeya equal to 15% of his ATK.

Glacial Heart

4th Ascension Passive

Opponents Frozen by Frostgnaw will drop additional Elemental Particles.
Frostgnaw may only produce a maximum of 2 additional Elemental Particles per use.

Hidden Strength

Utility Passive

Decreases sprinting Stamina consumption for your own party members by 20%.
Not stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.

Talent Upgrade

Talent Level	Required Ascension	Mora [Subtotal]	Enhancement Materials [Subtotal]	Character Talent Materials [Subtotal]
1 → 2	2✦	12,500 [12,500]	6 [6]	3 [3]
2 → 3	3✦	17,500 [30,000]	3 [3]	2 [2]
3 → 4	3✦	25,000 [55,000]	4 [7]	4 [6]
4 → 5	4✦	30,000 [85,000]	6 [13]	6 [12]
5 → 6	4✦	37,500 [122,500]	9 [22]	9 [21]
6 → 7	5✦	120,000 [242,500]	4 [4]	4 [4]	1 [1]
7 → 8	5✦	260,000 [502,500]	6 [10]	6 [10]	1 [2]
8 → 9	6✦	450,000 [952,500]	9 [19]	12 [22]	2 [4]
9 → 10	6✦	700,000 [1,652,500]	12 [31]	16 [38]	2 [6]	1 [1]

Total Cost (1 → 10 for one talent)

1,652,500 Mora

6 Treasure Hoarder Insignia

22 Silver Raven Insignia

31 Golden Raven Insignia

3 Teachings of Ballad

21 Guide to Ballad

38 Philosophies of Ballad

6 Spirit Locket of Boreas

1 Crown of Insight

Constellation

Icon	Name	Level
	Excellent Blood	1
The CRIT Rate of Kaeya's Normal and Charge Attacks against opponents affected by Cryo is increased by 15%.
	Never-Ending Performance	2
When Glacial Waltz is in effect, for each opponent defeated, its base duration is increased by 2.5s, up to a maximum of 15s. This constellation can extend Glacial Waltz's duration for an additional 7 seconds. (max 15 seconds) A total of 3 enemies needed to be defeated while Glacial Waltz is in effect to get the max duration increased. (2.5 seconds/enemy)
	Dance of Frost	3
Increases the Level of Frostgnaw by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
	Frozen Kiss	4
Triggers automatically when Kaeya's HP falls below 20%: Creates a shield that absorbs damage equal to 30% of Kaeya's Max HP. Lasts for 20s. This shield absorbs Cryo DMG with 250% efficiency. Can only occur once every 60s. If the shield is not on cooldown and Kaeya takes damage that kills him, the shield will be triggered but will not prevent his death. Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Constellation Frozen Kiss.mp4
	Frostbiting Embrace	5
Increases the Level of Glacial Waltz by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
	Glacial Whirlwind	6
Glacial Waltz will generate 1 additional icicle, and will regenerate 15 Energy when cast. Hover over previews to view in higher quality. (Preview Preferences) Media:Constellation Glacial Whirlwind.mp4

Each Constellation activation requires one Kaeya's Stella Fortuna.

Availability

Complete the Quest Crash Course
Standard Wish Wanderlust Invocation (Indefinite)

Paimon's Bargains

Kaeya was available in 8 Paimon's Bargains Starglitter Exchange:

Character Event Wishes

Kaeya has not been promoted or featured with a drop-rate boost in any Event Wishes.

Chronicled Wishes

Kaeya has been included in 1 Chronicled Wish:

Wish	Designated Item	Duration	Version
Ode to the Dawn Breeze 2024-03-13	Albedo Albedo Diluc Diluc Eula Eula Jean Jean Klee Klee Mona Mona Aquila Favonia Aquila Favonia Beacon of the Reed Sea Beacon of the Reed Sea Hunter's Path Hunter's Path Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds Skyward Atlas Skyward Atlas Skyward Blade Skyward Blade Skyward Harp Skyward Harp Skyward Pride Skyward Pride Skyward Spine Skyward Spine Song of Broken Pines Song of Broken Pines Wolf's Gravestone Wolf's Gravestone	March 13, 2024 – April 2, 2024	4.5

Notes

↑ Numerous in-game sources in Chinese refer to Kaeya as both 义子 "foster son" and 养子 "adopted son" in relation to Crepus, who is also referred to as 养父 "adoptive father" and 义父 yìfù, "adoptive father" in relation to Kaeya. See Kaeya/Lore § Trivia for details.
↑ See Kaeya/Lore § Trivia for further information on the terminology used to describe the relationship between Kaeya and Diluc.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Kaeya
Chinese (Simplified)	凯亚 Kǎiyà
Chinese (Traditional)	凱亞 Kǎiyà
Japanese	ガイア Gaia
Korean	케이아 Keia
Spanish	Kaeya
French	Kaeya
Russian	Кэйа Keya
Thai	Kaeya
Vietnamese	Kaeya
German	Kaeya
Indonesian	Kaeya
Portuguese	Kaeya
Turkish	Kaeya
Italian	Kaeya

Change History

Released in Version 1.0

[Edit History]

Version 3.7

Updates to character voice-overs:
- Updated audio for English: (the audio now matches the text)
  - "Favorite Food":
    - Old: Sparkling wine is a specialty of Mondstadt. Mix it with three parts Dandelion Wine and the bitterness disappears completely. This concoction is known as "Death in the Afternoon." Delectable.
    - New: Sparkling wine is a specialty of Mondstadt. Mix it with three parts Dandelion Wine and the bitterness disappears completely. This concoction is known as "Death After Noon." Delectable.

Version 3.5

Updates to character voice-overs:
- Updated audio and text for English:
  - "About Fischl":
    - Old: What? You think Fischl having one eye covered is very fitting given her title of Prinzessin der Verurteilung. Hahaha, if that's the case, that must make me a future royal progeny too, no?
    - New: Hmm? You think Fischl having one eye covered is very fitting given her title of Prinzessin der Verurteilung. Hahaha, if that's the case, that must also make me a descendant of some kind of former royal lineage, no?

Version 3.1

Updates to character voice-overs:
- New story voice-over for All Languages:
  - "About Mika"

Version 2.7

Updates to character voice-overs:
- Removed from all languages:
  - "Disengaging Wind Glider"

Version 2.6

Optimizes some display animation details of the character Kaeya in the Character > Weapon interface.

Version 2.5

Updates to character voice-overs:
- Updated audio for Japanese:
  - "Chat: Knights of Favonius"
  - "Opening Treasure Chest 01", "Opening Treasure Chest 02", "Opening Treasure Chest 03"

Version 2.2

Updates to character voice-overs:
- Updated audio and text for English:
  - "Interesting Things":
    - Old: [...] it seems to look right through you [...]
    - New: [...] it seems to see right through you [...]

Version 1.5

Kaeya's in-game character attributes text was changed.
- Old description: A thinker in the Knights of Favonius with a somewhat exotic appearance.
- New description: An accomplished swordsman and a strategic thinker in the Knights of Favonius, rumored to hail from beyond Mondstadt.

Version 1.3

Updates to character voice-overs:
- Updated audio for Chinese:
  - All of the Combat voice-overs
- Updated audio for Korean:
  - "Interesting Things"
A new idle animation for Kaeya was added.