Keqing Build Guide | Best Artifacts, Weapons & Teams

Who Is Keqing?

Keqing is a 5-star Electro Sword character from Liyue, released in Version 1.0 (September 28, 2020). She is one of the game's fastest sword carries and has become especially strong in Aggravate teams.

Keqing uses quick teleports, Electro infusion, and rapid attack strings to trigger frequent reactions. She fits both sustained on-field Electro teams and fast quickswap lineups.

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Skill Mechanics and Talent Priority

Normal Attack: Yunlai Swordsmanship

Performs up to 5 fast sword strikes.
Keqing's infused attacks and Charged Attacks are key parts of her damage.

Elemental Skill: Stellar Restoration

Cooldown: 7.5s.

Throws a stiletto that can be recast to teleport and deal Electro DMG.
Can grant Keqing Electro infusion when used in standard offensive rotations.

Elemental Burst: Starward Sword

Energy Cost: 40. Cooldown: 12s.

Deals quick AoE Electro slashes and a final strike.
Strong quickswap damage and useful for triggering reactions.

Passive Talents

Talent	Unlock	Effect
Thundering Penance	Ascension 1	Recasting Skill grants Electro infusion.
Aristocratic Dignity	Ascension 4	Burst increases Keqing's CRIT Rate and Energy Recharge.
Land's Overseer	Utility	Reduces expedition time in Liyue.

Talent Leveling Priority

Normal Attack = Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst

Keqing uses all three combat talents effectively, but her infused attack loop and Skill are especially important.

Best Artifacts

Main Stats

Slot	Main Stat
Sands	ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Goblet	Electro DMG Bonus
Circlet	CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > Elemental Mastery > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Set Options

Set	Effect	Verdict
Thundering Fury 4pc	Electro reaction support and shorter Skill cooldown.	Best for Aggravate.
Gilded Dreams 4pc	EM and ATK-focused reaction set.	Strong alternative in reaction teams.
2pc Electro + 2pc ATK%	Easy split damage setup.	Reliable fallback.

Best Weapons

Weapon	Rarity	Stat	Notes
Mistsplitter Reforged	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT DMG 44.1%	BiS for Electro Keqing.
Primordial Jade Cutter	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT Rate 44.1%	Excellent premium CRIT weapon.
Haran Geppaku Futsu	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT Rate 33.1%	Strong offensive stat sword.
Lion's Roar	⭐⭐⭐⭐	ATK 41.3%	One of Keqing's best 4-star swords.
The Black Sword	⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT Rate 27.6%	Strong general-use 4-star option.
Iron Sting	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Elemental Mastery 165	Good in reaction-focused Aggravate setups.

Key Constellations

Constellation	Effect	Verdict
C1 - Thundering Might	Adds extra AoE damage around Skill use.	Modest value.
C2 - Keen Extraction	Can generate more particles.	Helpful comfort effect.
C3 - Foreseen Reformation	Burst level +3.	Good damage increase.
C4 - Attunement	Reaction-triggered ATK increase.	Stronger in Electro teams.
C5 - Beckoning Stars	Skill level +3.	Good scaling boost.
C6 - Tenacious Star	Gains Electro DMG Bonus from multiple actions.	Strong premium damage increase.

Recommendation: Keqing is already strong at C0 in Aggravate teams. Later constellations are nice bonuses rather than necessities.

Team Compositions

Aggravate Team

Role	Character	Notes
Main DPS	Keqing	Main Electro carry.
Sub-DPS	Fischl	Excellent off-field Electro and particle support.
Support	Nahida / Baizhu / Yaoyao	Dendro application for Aggravate.
Support	Kazuha / Zhongli	Buffing, RES shred, or shielding.

Rotation

Apply Dendro and support buffs first.
Use Keqing Skill for Electro infusion and stay in fast attack loops.
Burst when ready for quick AoE damage and buff refresh.

Ascension and Talent Materials

Base Stats (Lv. 90)

Stat	Value
Max HP	13,103
ATK	323
DEF	799
CRIT DMG (Ascension)	38.4%

Ascension Materials (0 to 90)

Mora: 420,000
EXP: 420 Hero's Wit
Vajrada Amethyst: 1 Sliver / 9 Fragment / 9 Chunk / 6 Gemstone
Boss Drop: Lightning Prism x46
Local Specialty: Cor Lapis x168
Common Drops: 18 Whopperflower Nectar / 30 Shimmering Nectar / 36 Energy Nectar

Talent Materials (Single Talent 1 to 10)

Mora: 1,652,500
Talent Books: Teachings x3 / Guide x21 / Philosophies x38 of Prosperity
Common Drops: 6 Whopperflower Nectar / 22 Shimmering Nectar / 31 Energy Nectar
Weekly Boss: Ring of Boreas x6
Crown: Crown of Insight x1

Domain: Taishan Mansion (Monday / Thursday / Sunday) - Prosperity series

Summary

Keqing is a fast and flexible 5-star Electro Sword DPS who performs best in Aggravate-focused teams. Her strongest builds prioritize CRIT stats, Electro damage, and frequent reaction support from Fischl and Dendro units. She remains one of the smoothest quickswap and on-field Electro carries in the game.

Quick Reference

Priority	Best Choice
Weapon	Mistsplitter Reforged
Artifact	Thundering Fury 4pc
Sands	ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Goblet	Electro DMG Bonus
Circlet	CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Talent Priority	Normal Attack = Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst
Key Constellations	C4 / C6
Best Team	Keqing + Fischl + Nahida/Baizhu + Kazuha/Zhongli

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