Genshin Impact Ayaka Guide: Build, weapons and artefacts

Kamisato Ayaka is a 5 star Cryo character. She is one of the best DPS on Genshin Impact and wreaks havoc in the abyss. Her main asset is her ability to generate Cryo damage at all times. She thus benefits from a very good synergy with the Hydro characters. But to make the most of its potential, it needs a good build. We'll explain it all in detail in this complete guide to Ayaka from Genshin Impact! With our tips and advice, you'll know which artefacts and weapons to equip her with, who to play her with and how to play her, etc.

How to get Kamisato Ayaka in Genshin Impact ?

Kamisato Ayaka is a 5 star character. You can only get her in Genshin Impact when she is featured in an Event Banner.

Ayaka's banner

You have a chance to unlock Ayaka with his rerun during the second part of the 2.6 update of Genshin Impact and this from April 19, 2022 for about 20 days.

Ayaka Constellations

Kamisato Ayaka does not need his constellations to perform. However, they are still relevant and increase his damage. Among the best are:

• The C1 'Frosted Cherry' reduces the cooldown of the elemental skill;
• The C4 "Preeminent Return" lowers the FG of enemies damaged by Ayaka's elemental rampage;
• The C6 "Moon Dance" increases the damage of Ayaka's charged attack considerably.

How to play Ayaka in Genshin Impact ?

Kamisato Ayaka is mainly used as a main DPS: his skills allow him to inflict a lot of damage. You can also use him as a burst DPS, mainly using his elemental skills.

Ayaka can continuously inflict Cryo damage. Her ability "Kamisato School: Frost Path" allows her to transform into an ice fog, to move very fast, but above all to infuse the Cryo element for 5 seconds into her blade. In addition, her passive "Blessing of Kanten Senmyou" regenerates 10 points of her stamina and gives her an 18% bonus to DMGCryo for 10 seconds when she hits an enemy.

Ayaka's elemental attack "Kamisato School: Ice Flower" summons an icy flower inflicting area Cryo damage. After casting the ability, the passive "Sanctification of the Impure" grants Ayaka's normal and charged attacks a 30% damage bonus for 6 seconds.

And with her elemental rampage "Kamisato School: Deadly Frost", Ayaka projects a whirlwind of frost that shoots out in front of her and hits all enemies in her path. Try as much as possible to gather your opponents with an Anemo character before launching this attack.

Ayaka's charged attack has a good damage multiplier and can hit several enemies at once.

For optimal rotation, start by sprinting, cast Ayaka's elemental attack, sprint again, cast charged attacks, and then her elemental rampage as soon as it becomes available. Increase Ayaka's elemental rampage first, then her elemental skill, and finally her normal attack.

What is the best equipment for Ayaka?

Kamisato Ayaka can easily deal Cryo damage, so for a good DPS build, you'll want to increase his Cryo damage as much as possible, but also his ATK and critical damage. We reveal the best artifact and weapon sets to equip on Ayaka.

The best artefacts for Ayaka

The best artifact set for Ayaka in Genshin Impact is definitely the "Ice Breaker" set. By equipping 2 pieces, you get a 15% damage bonus from Cryo. With 4, the critical rate is boosted by 20% when you attack an enemy affected by the Cryo element. If he is frozen, you get an additional 20% CRIT rate bonus. That's a 40% boost in total. You won't need to add much critical rate to Ayaka.

If you choose to use weapons that increase the critical rate, it is recommended to equip 2 pieces of "Ice Breaker" and 2 pieces of "Gladiator's Curtain" or "Nostalgic Reminiscence" to increase theATK by 18%. This artefact combination is also preferable when playing Ayaka with Pyro characters.

The main statistics to be promoted:

• Hourglass: ATK%;
• Cutting: damage bonus Cryo ;
• Crown: critical damage.

Secondary statistics :

• ATK% ;
• Critical damage ;
• Critical rate (but be careful not to exceed 40% if you have a full Icebreaker set);
• Energy Recharge;
• Basic mastery.

The best weapons for Ayaka

Unsurprisingly, Ayaka's best weapon in Genshin Impact is the "Mist-Slice Reflect", her signature weapon. The one-handed sword greatly increases her critical damage as well as her elemental damage. On the 5-star weapon side, the "Primordial Jade Cutter" is also a good option if you haven't equipped the 4-piece "Ice Breaker" set. The weapon increases critical rate, HP andATK by 1.2% of max HP.

If you do not have them, there are other options:

• "TheLong Sword of Rochenoire" increases critical damage andATKby 12% for 30 seconds after defeating an enemy. You can stack this effect three times.
• The "Amenoma Kageuchi Blade" increasesATK. The weapon's passive regenerates energy points when you cast your elemental rampage. This sword can be made by the blacksmith.
• "Black Sword" boosts critical rate and its passive increases damage from normal and charged attacks by 20%. On a critical hit, 60% ofATKis restored as HP. The effect can be triggered every 5 seconds.

For a DPS burst build, you can opt for the "Ritual Sword". You will then be able to use Ayaka's elemental attack more often and increase her energy recharge.

Ayaka's climbing materials in Genshin Impact

To get Ayaka to level 90 in Genshin Impact, you will need :

• 419 Hero's Wit and 2.1 million Moras;
• 1 Shard, 9 Fragments, 9 Pieces and 6 Shivada Jade Stones as well as 46 Perpetual Hearts to loot from the Perpetual Mechanical Matrix.
• 168 Cherry Blossoms: You can find them on Narukami Island in Inazuma. You must launch Electro attacks on them to get them. Locate them using the interactive map of Teyvat;
• 18 Ancient Handguards, 30 Kageuchi Handguards and 36 Famous Handguards to collect from the Nobushi and Sea Oni in Inazuma.

Which team should Ayaka play in?

Ayaka works very well in Genshin Impact with Hydro characters like Kokomi, Mona or Xingqiu. You can then freeze your enemies almost all the time.

It is also recommended that you play Ayaka with another Cryo character (especially Diona, Shenhe or Rosalia) in order to take advantage of the Cryo Resonance. This increases the critical rate by 15% when enemies are frozen or affected by the Cryo element.

Finally, an Anemo character will allow you to gather your enemies to freeze them more easily.

Among the most played teams in the abyss are: Ayaka / Shehne / Kazuha / Kokomi. Shehne will greatly increase Cryo damage, Kazuha will group enemies together boosting elemental damage, while Kokomi will effectively apply the Hydro element while healing your team.

You can also start on Ayaka / Xingqiu / Sucrose / Diona. Diona can protect your characters with her shield and serve as a battery.

Ayaka will also pair well with Pyro characters such as Diluc or Hu Tao if you play her as a DPS burst.

More about Ayaka de Genshin Impact

Want to know a little more about Ayaka's Lore in Genshin Impact ? We tell you everything! From her age and size to the identity of her brother.

How old and how tall is Ayaka in Genshin Impact ?

Born on September 28, Ayaka is reportedly 16-17 years old. She is a member of the Kamisato clan, which runs the Cultural Commission in Inazuma. Elegant and graceful, she is a model of perfection for all. She is, however, a formidable fighter. Of average height, she is about 1m58.

Who is Ayaka's brother in Genshin Impact ?

Ayaka is the younger sister of Kamisato Ayato, the leader of the Kamisato clan. She is a 5 star Hydro hero. For the moment only mentioned, he makes his appearance in the 2.6 update of Genshin Impact.

I hope this guide to Ayaka from Genshin Impact has been helpful and made you want to play her! The Cryo heroine is also handy for exploration; she can even run on water thanks to her dash.