Genshin Impact: Complete Kinich Guide – Best Build, Artifacts, and Weapons

Genshin Impact: Complete Kinich Guide – Best Build, Artifacts, and Weapons

22. September 2024 by Valentin Pasetti

The second half of Genshin Impact’s Version 5.0 has arrived, and while many players are saving their wishes for the anticipated Pyro Archon, others are excited for the long-awaited arrival of Kinich.

This Dendro claymore user boasts great mobility and is perfect for exploring. Kinich shines as a DPS, making him an attractive pull for players looking to add powerful damage to their roster.

Genshin Impact: Complete Kinich Guide

If you’re lucky enough to have pulled him, this guide will help you make the most of Kinich, and if you’re still on the fence, this breakdown should clear up any doubts.

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Kinich Build Guide

Kinich wields a claymore, and while his best-in-slot weapon is his promotional banner claymore, Colmillo del Rey de la Montaña, there are several excellent free-to-play options available. Here’s a rundown of weapon choices:

  • Best Weapons for Kinich:
    1. Colmillo del Rey de la Montaña (Banner Weapon)
    2. Wolf’s Gravestone
    3. Redhorn Stonethresher
    4. Serpent Spine (Battle Pass)
    5. The Unforged (Natlan forgeable weapon)

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Best Artifacts for Kinich

For artifacts, Kinich thrives with the new set from Natlan’s domain, the Obsidian Codex. This set provides powerful bonuses that maximize his Dendro damage output. Here are the ideal artifact setups:

  1. Obsidian Codex (4-piece set) – Aim for a Crit Rate or Crit Damage circlet, ATK% sands, and Dendro damage bonus goblet.
  2. Dreaming Dreamland (4-piece set) – Another excellent option for Kinich if you focus on his elemental skills.

If you’re missing these top sets, here are some temporary alternatives:

  • 2-piece Memories of the Forest + 2-piece Golden Troupe (15% Dendro Damage + 20% Elemental Skill Damage)
  • 2-piece Obsidian Codex + 2-piece Gladiator’s Finale (15% Dendro Damage + 18% Attack)
  • 2-piece Memories of the Forest + 2-piece Gladiator’s Finale (15% Dendro Damage + 18% Attack)

Conclusion

Kinich is an exciting addition to the Genshin Impact roster, especially for players who enjoy fast-paced, high-damage Dendro characters. With the right weapons and artifact sets, he can become a powerful DPS and enhance any team composition.

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