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The best Genshin Impact Kamisato Ayato buildLearn how to put together the best possible Ayato build in Genshin Impact
Learn how to put together the best possible Ayato build in Genshin Impact
Want to learn how to create the best build for Kamisato Ayato in Genshin Impact?Kamisato Ayato joinedGenshin Impact’s playable roster in Version 2.6, as the long-awaited head of Inazuma’s Kamisato clan and older brother to popular characterAyaka. As a Hydro sword wielder he’s basically a 5-star version ofXingqiu, who himself has the distinction of being one of the game’s best 4-star characters, suitable to take on a variety of roles. Ayato is similarly versatile, capable of carrying off a DPS or support role with equal aplomb.
On this page, we’ll go over our best build for Ayato that can be adapted for either DPS or elemental support, since these are his two strongest roles in a party.
Character Demo - “Kamisato Ayato: Fathomless Swirls in the Forest” | Genshin ImpactWatch on YouTube
Character Demo - “Kamisato Ayato: Fathomless Swirls in the Forest” | Genshin Impact
Best Genshin Impact Kamisato Ayato build for DPS or Hydro support
Best weapon: Haran Geppaku Futsu
Alternative:The Black Sword
Ayato’s strongest base talent is his Elemental Skill, but equip him with the right sword and he becomes a dab hand in normal melee combat as well. As is often the case with new characters, his ideal weapon is theHaran Geppaku Futsu, a new 5-star sword which debuted along with Ayato himself in Version 2.6. This sword could have been (and, realistically, probably was) designed with Ayato’s kit in mind: while he has it equipped, any character in the party using their Elemental Skill will stack Wavespike on Ayato for up to two stacks. Then, when Ayato useshisskill, Wavespike will be consumed to grant Rippling Upheaval, the effects of which will increase his normal attack DMG on a sliding scale for the next 8 seconds. Furthermore, Ayato will gain an across-the-board Elemental Damage bonus of at least 12% while he has this sword equipped.
Best artifacts: Heart of Depth
Set bonuses:
There’s a clear winner for Ayato’s best artifact set, sinceHeart of Depthfeeds into his talents beautifully for increased damage that will basically remain in effect for as long as he’s on the field. If you can’t get hold of four pieces of the set straight away, however, the next best alternative is to stick on as many as you have alongside two pieces from any set that boosts normal attack (e.g.Gladiator’s FinaleorEchoes of an Offering, both of which add 18% ATK as their two-piece set bonuses).
Unsurprisingly, you’ll want to prioritise many of the same areas when choosing which stats and substats you want to see on Ayato’s artifacts:
Talent priority: Kamisato Art - Kyouka (Elemental Skill)
Secondary:Kamisato Art - Korobi (Normal Attack)
It’s really worth developing all of Ayato’s talents, as there isn’t a dud in the bunch. However, I’ve recommended this priority based on the fact that this build focuses on his Elemental Burst a little bit less; although, if you’re leaning fully into his capacities as a Hydro support character, you can definitely put his Burst ahead of his Normal attack without sacrificing any of his strength. That being said, Ayato is one character I’d be quite happy to take the time and effort to triple crown.
Here’s a full list of Ayato’s talents and what they do:
Party composition
5-star alternative:Kamisato Ayaka replacing Rosaria as DPS
I swear I’m not being swept up in theming here: it’s just that the Genshin devs are getting pretty good at making Inazuma characters who fit well into a party with their canonical mates. That’s my excuse, anyway, for recommendingThomaas Ayato’s sub-DPS. In-story, Thoma is the Kamisato clan’s top retainer and close pal of Ayaka; but crucially, when partied up with Ayato, the pair can trigger the Vaporize elemental reaction, which debuffs affected enemies and forces them to take extra damage. Furthermore, Thoma can trigger the similarly devastating Melt reaction with the Cryo DPS. He is also, genuinely, one of the best 4-star Pyro characters in the mix, not to mention the only 4-star Pyro sub-DPS specialist; and it’s always a good idea to have a Pyro character in your team for utility, particularly if Hydro and/or Cryo are represented too.
How to level up Ayato in Genshin Impact
Ascension Materials
To fully ascend Kamisato Ayato, you’ll need the following materials:
Talents
Crowning a single talent of Ayato’s will take the following materials:
Constellations
Because Ayato is a time-limited 5-star character, the likelihood of most players ever seeing his Constellations is extremely low. However, they are there and theoretically obtainable, even if I could never in good conscience advise you to spend the money you’d need to get all of them. Luckily, characters in Ayato’s position tend to have Constellations that are nice to have but far from an essential component to their build. Here’s the full list, just for fun:
How to get Kamisato Ayato in Genshin Impact
Ayato is a limited character who’s only available towishfor when his Character Event Wishbanner,Azure Excursion, gets a run in the gacha. Ayato made his Genshin Impact debut between March and April 2022, and had his first ever rerun from December 2022 to January 2023. He’s now once again unavailable, but most Genshin Impact characters return eventually, so we’ll be sure to let you know the next time he’s expected to pop up in the gacha.
If you’re looking to pull Ayato during his next rerun, check out our guide ongetting charactersto learn the best ways to prep, or ourcodes listto get some freePrimogems!
Believe it or not, Ayato is the 48th playable character added in just 18 months since Genshin Impact launched! That’s a lot of units to choose from when deciding who to wish for. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our page onhow to get more characters in Genshin Impact, as well as ourGenshin Impact best characters tier list.
