Qiqi Build Guide | Best Artifacts, Weapons & Teams

Who Is Qiqi?

Qiqi is a 5-star Cryo Sword character from Liyue, released in Version 1.0 (September 28, 2020). She is a pure healer whose support identity is built around very high healing output and simple rotations.

Qiqi's best use cases are teams that want steady healing with low execution pressure. She is especially comfortable for newer players or teams that value raw sustain over offensive utility.

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Skill Mechanics and Talent Priority

Normal Attack: Ancient Sword Art

Performs up to 5 sword strikes.
Mostly low priority unless using Qiqi on field.

Elemental Skill: Adeptus Art: Herald of Frost

Cooldown: 30s.

Summons a talisman orb that heals and applies Cryo around the active character.
Core healing tool in standard support play.

Elemental Burst: Adeptus Art: Preserver of Fortune

Energy Cost: 80. Cooldown: 20s.

Marks enemies with a Fortune-Preserving Talisman.
Attacking marked enemies heals the active character significantly.

Passive Talents

Talent	Unlock	Effect
Life-Prolonging Methods	Ascension 1	Skill grants extra healing effects to marked targets.
A Glimpse into Arcanum	Ascension 4	Normal and Charged Attacks can apply a talisman.
Former Life Memories	Utility	Shows nearby Liyue specialties on the minimap.

Talent Leveling Priority

Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst > Normal Attack

Qiqi support builds focus almost entirely on healing output.

Best Artifacts

Main Stats

Slot	Main Stat
Sands	ATK% / Energy Recharge
Goblet	ATK%
Circlet	Healing Bonus / ATK%

Substats: ATK% > Energy Recharge

Set Options

Set	Effect	Verdict
Ocean-Hued Clam 4pc	Converts healing into damage.	Best overall for modern Qiqi.
Tenacity of the Millelith 4pc	Support utility through sustained Skill use.	Usable team-support alternative.
Maiden Beloved 4pc	Pure healing focus.	Comfortable, but usually less valuable than Clam.

Best Weapons

Weapon	Rarity	Stat	Notes
Sacrificial Sword	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Energy Recharge 61.3%	Excellent for Skill uptime and comfort.
Favonius Sword	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Energy Recharge 61.3%	Strong support Energy option.
Amenoma Kageuchi	⭐⭐⭐⭐	ATK 55.1%	Great craftable mix of ATK and Energy comfort.
Skyward Blade	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Energy Recharge 55.1%	Premium ER option.
Aquila Favonia	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Physical DMG Bonus 41.3%	Mostly a stat stick for more ATK.

Key Constellations

Constellation	Effect	Verdict
C1 - Ascetics of Frost	Gains Energy through Herald of Frost reactions.	Helpful but limited.
C2 - Frozen to the Bone	Improves damage to Cryo-affected enemies.	Niche.
C3 - Ascendant Praise	Skill level +3.	Good for healing.
C4 - Divine Suppression	Marked enemies have reduced ATK.	Small defensive utility.
C5 - Crimson Lotus Bloom	Burst level +3.	Stronger Burst healing.
C6 - Rite of Resurrection	Revives fallen teammates after Burst.	Powerful comfort constellation.

Recommendation: Qiqi is already usable at C0. C6 is her most unique premium support effect.

Team Compositions

Healing Support Team

Role	Character	Notes
Main DPS	Any carry	Main damage dealer.
Support	Qiqi	High healing output.
Support	Sub-DPS / buffer	Team-dependent.
Flex	Battery / shield / reaction unit	Team-dependent.

Physical Team

Role	Character	Notes
Main DPS	Eula / Physical carry	Main Physical damage dealer.
Support	Qiqi	Cryo application and healing.
Sub-DPS	Electro unit	Superconduct support.
Flex	Battery / shield	Team comfort.

Rotation

Use Skill early for sustained healing.
Use Burst for emergency healing windows or heavier damage phases.

Ascension and Talent Materials

Base Stats (Lv. 90)

Stat	Value
Max HP	12,368
ATK	287
DEF	922
Healing Bonus (Ascension)	22.2%

Ascension Materials (0 to 90)

Mora: 420,000
EXP: 420 Hero's Wit
Shivada Jade: 1 Sliver / 9 Fragment / 9 Chunk / 6 Gemstone
Boss Drop: Hoarfrost Core x46
Local Specialty: Violetgrass x168
Common Drops: 18 Divining Scroll / 30 Sealed Scroll / 36 Forbidden Curse Scroll

Talent Materials (Single Talent 1 to 10)

Mora: 1,652,500
Talent Books: Teachings x3 / Guide x21 / Philosophies x38 of Prosperity
Common Drops: 6 Divining Scroll / 22 Sealed Scroll / 31 Forbidden Curse Scroll
Weekly Boss: Tail of Boreas x6
Crown: Crown of Insight x1

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

Summary

Qiqi is a straightforward 5-star Cryo Sword healer built almost entirely around raw healing consistency. Her best builds focus on ATK, Energy Recharge, and Ocean-Hued Clam to convert healing into extra value. She remains a simple and very safe support choice for players who want dependable survivability.

Quick Reference

Priority	Best Choice
Weapon	Sacrificial Sword / Favonius Sword
Artifact	Ocean-Hued Clam 4pc
Sands	ATK% / Energy Recharge
Goblet	ATK%
Circlet	Healing Bonus
Talent Priority	Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst > Normal Attack
Key Constellations	C3 / C6
Best Team	General healer flex or Physical support

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