Kaveh
Kaveh is a fully free Bloom DPS well worth building if you enjoy running around detonating flowers. His strength is self-sufficiency — he pops his own cores, so teambuilding is easy — but that also means he takes Bloom recoil, so pair him with a Hydro like Xingqiu to both fuel reactions and top him off. Go full Elemental Mastery on circlet, goblet, and sands, with just enough Energy Recharge to Burst. For a weapon, the 4-star Favonius Greatsword is his best, so no 5-star mats required. Cheap, fun, and surprisingly strong in Nilou or pure Bloom teams.
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Favonius Greatsword
Makhaira Aquamarine
Mailed Flower
Forest Regalia
Sacrificial Greatsword-
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Gilded Dreams -
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Flower of Paradise Lost
Priority substats: Energy Recharge › Elemental Mastery › CRIT Rate (Favonius) / CRIT DMG
E > NA ≈ Q — the Skill drives his detonations, so level it first; Normal Attacks and Burst follow based on your energy needs. Elemental Mastery matters far more than talent levels here.
Teams for Kaveh
Kaveh detonates his own Dendro Cores, while the other three keep applying Hydro and Dendro non-stop to keep the Bloom chain going.
Kaveh's talents
Schematic Setup
Uses Mehrak to perform up to 4 consecutive attacks.
Charged Attack
Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous slashes.
At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Artistic Ingenuity
Mehrak was created through the modification of ancient technology and may have some other functions apart from mapping work...
Painted Dome
· Increases Kaveh's Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack AoE, and converts his attack DMG to Dendro DMG that cannot be overridden.
· All Dendro Cores created by all your own party members through Bloom and Lunar-Bloom reactions will deal additional DMG when they burst.
· Increases Kaveh's resistance to interruption.
These effects will be canceled once Kaveh leaves the field.
"Every building style includes the architect's unique worldview, and from this angle, one can say that the buildings themselves are coalescences of human memories."
An Architect's Undertaking
A Craftsman's Curious Conceptions
This effect will be canceled when Painted Dome's effects end.
The Art of Budgeting
Combat Rotation
- Before Kaveh steps in, have a teammate apply Hydro to the enemy first so Dendro Cores are ready to form via Bloom.
- Send Kaveh out and immediately use his Elemental Skill "Artistic Ingenuity" (6s CD) for AoE Dendro DMG that also instantly bursts any Dendro Cores already on the field.
- Once you hit 80 Energy, unleash his Burst "Painted Dome" (20s CD, 12s duration): it deals AoE Dendro DMG, bursts every Dendro Core in range, and boosts the whole team's Dendro Core burst DMG.
- While the 12-second Burst window is active, keep using Normal and Charged Attacks — they're converted into wider AoE Dendro DMG, letting Kaveh personally pop any newly formed Dendro Cores.
- Stay on field for the full Burst duration, since the buff is cancelled the instant Kaveh is swapped out — never switch off mid-window.
- Once the Burst effect ends, swap to your main DPS, wait out the E and Q cooldowns, and repeat: teammate applies Hydro again, then Kaveh comes back in to pop Cores.
Kaveh constellations
Within 3s after using Artistic Ingenuity, Kaveh's Dendro RES and Incoming Healing Bonus will be increased by 50% and 25% respectively.
Kaveh's Normal Attack SPD increases by 15% during Painted Dome.
Increases the Level of Painted Dome by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Dendro Cores created from Bloom and Lunar-Bloom reactions Kaveh triggers will deal 60% more DMG when they burst.
Increases the Level of Artistic Ingenuity by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
When Kaveh's Normal, Charged, or Plunging Attacks hit opponents during Painted Dome, they will unleash Pairidaeza's Light upon the opponent's position, dealing 61.8% of Kaveh's ATK as AoE Dendro DMG and causing all Dendro Cores within that AoE to burst. This effect can be triggered once every 3s.
Base Stats (Lv90)
Character Profile
- Region: Sumeru
- Voice Actors: JP 内田雄馬 · EN Ben Balmaceda · KR Lee Jeong-min · CN 刘三木
Other Dendro characters
Ascension materials
Total ascension materials to reach level 90 (talent books not included).
Talent scaling by level
Schematic Setup
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 76.2% | 150.6% | 182.5% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 69.6% | 137.7% | 166.8% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 84.3% | 166.6% | 201.8% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 102.7% | 203.0% | 246.0% |
| Charged Attack Cyclic DMG | 53.1% | 105.1% | 127.3% |
| Charged Attack Final DMG | 96% | 190% | 230% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 40.0/s | 40.0/s | 40.0/s |
| Max Duration | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s |
| Plunge DMG | 74.6% | 147.4% | 178.7% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 149%/186% | 295%/368% | 357%/446% |
Artistic Ingenuity
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 204.0% | 367.2% | 433.5% |
| CD | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s |
Painted Dome
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 160.0% | 288.0% | 340.0% |
| Duration | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s |
| Dendro Core Burst DMG Bonus | 27.5% | 49.5% | 58.4% |
| CD | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s |
| Energy Cost | 80 | 80 | 80 |
Advanced frame data (official)
Elemental application ICD, gauge units and interruption resistance — official numbers rarely published anywhere.
Schematic Setup
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack 1-Hit | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 107.738 |
| Normal Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 98.524 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit | 1U | — | 123.542 |
| Normal Attack 4-Hit | 1U | — | 148.118 |
| Charged Attack Cyclic | 1U | — | 60 |
| Charged Attack Final Slash | 1U | — | 120 |
| Plunging Attack Collision | 0U | — | 35 |
| Low Plunge | 1U | — | 150 |
| High Plunge | 1U | — | 200 |
Artistic Ingenuity
| Hit | Gauge | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 1 | 75 |
Painted Dome
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 2U | — | 100 |
| Converted Normal Attack 1-Hit | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 107.738 |
| Converted Normal Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 98.524 |
| Converted Normal Attack 3-Hit | 1U | — | 123.542 |
| Converted Normal Attack 4-Hit | 1U | — | 148.118 |
| Converted Charged Attack Cyclic | 1U | — | 60 |
| Converted Charged Attack Final Slash | 1U | — | 120 |
| Converted Plunging Attack Collision | 0U | — | 35 |
| Converted Low Plunge | 1U | — | 150 |
| Converted High Plunge | 1U | — | 200 |
FAQ about Kaveh
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Voice actors
- 日本語: 内田雄馬
- English: Ben Balmaceda
- 中文: 刘三木
- 한국어: Lee Jeong-min
Ascension & Talent Materials
Ascension by phase
| Unlocks Lv | AR | Mora | Ascension & Talent Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 40 | AR 15 | 20,000 | |
| Lv 50 | AR 25 | 40,000 | |
| Lv 60 | AR 30 | 60,000 | |
| Lv 70 | AR 35 | 80,000 | |
| Lv 80 | AR 40 | 100,000 | |
| Lv 90 | AR 50 | 120,000 |
Talent — one skill to Lv10
Teachings of Ingenuity
×3
Fungal Spores
×6
Guide to Ingenuity
×21
Luminescent Pollen
×22
Philosophies of Ingenuity
×38
Crystalline Cyst Dust
×31
Primordial Greenbloom
×6
Crown of Insight
×1
Multiply by 3 for all three skills. · Mora: 1,652,500
Total Mora to max out: 5,377,500
Official name in other languages
Wish banner history
Release date
Released: May 2, 2023 · Version 3.6
Voice Lines & Comments
Birthday
Is it your birthday today? Well, congratulations! Birthdays are important days, and it's also one of those days in the year that gets you thinking about your family. However you spend today, I hope it makes you happy.
Self-Introduction
Hello
I'm glad you gave me a chance. I always think it takes people with similar tastes to sustain a pleasant conversation. Nice to meet you — I'm Kaveh, an architect. If you have a project you'd like me to work on, then I'll need a detailed description of what you have in mind.
About Kaveh: Expertise
It's fair to say I'm a pretty proud person when it comes to my area of expertise. Most scholars are when talking about their chosen fields. After all, we build our whole lives around it. I mean, if I ever stopped taking pride in my own work, then I would also forfeit the right to have any expectations of myself or anyone else.
About Kaveh: Artistry
Aesthetic isn't the number one priority in my work, and nor should it be: Quality and safety are paramount. But I never neglect the artistic side either. That's what sets my work apart from others'.
More About Kaveh: I
You heard that I've earned myself a little fame in Sumeru? Hahaha, don't believe everything you hear. They're exaggerating, trust me. It's easy enough to make a name for yourself in Sumeru if you stick around here long enough — honestly, I think managing to keep a low profile would be more of an achievement. I hope you didn't first hear about me because of my bankruptcy scandal, though. Hmph... If you're actually willing to hear me out, I could tell you about some of my more redeeming qualities, heh...
More About Kaveh: II
You're not thinking about enrolling in the Akademiya, are you? ...Well, if you do sign up, from a pragmatic standpoint, I'd have to advise you to steer well clear of design. Don't get me wrong — it's a fascinating subject to study, but the work is... brutal. I spent some time working under one of my seniors after I first graduated, and they worked me to the bone every day... I was constantly being ordered around like a pack animal. I really don't know how I survived for as long as I did...
More About Kaveh: III
While everyone's aesthetic preferences differ to a point, beauty is, on the whole, a pretty concrete concept. I do think it's possible to establish some basic objective aesthetic standards. It's possible to improve your aesthetic appreciation, too, although it takes a lot of time to get the experience. If you ever need any advice on that front, by the way, you're always welcome to come to me.
More About Kaveh: IV
Some people think I like to stir up trouble, but they don't know what they're talking about. Anyone trying to make any sort of progress in life is inevitably gonna come into conflict with other people from time to time. You can't just ignore the situation because you don't wanna deal with it.
More About Kaveh: V
I like to have a drink or two when I've got the time — it's a good way to de-stress. Hm? Oh, yeah, I mean, mostly just to pass the time, heh. Uh... Ahem, what's that look for...? Alright, alright! I admit it! Maybe I do drown my sorrows a little more often than I was letting on. It all gets a bit too much sometimes, what with the unfinished projects, obstacles that I can't overcome, misunderstandings with other people... Don't you struggle with those kinds of things as well?
About Us: Appreciation
You must've seen the Palace of Alcazarzaray before? That's my magnum opus. I sacrificed so much for that... Everyone else thought I'd lost my mind. Haha, well, if you're not me, and you don't share my trade, I wouldn't expect you to understand. Mmm... It'd be nice to meet someone who did understand, though.
About Us: Ideals
I've always thought that you can never truly know a person until you understand their deepest wishes. But once you start exploring hopes and dreams, whether they're your own or someone else's... it can be a dangerous journey. You might unlock something that can't be put away again. Not everyone can face the potential consequences of that.
Thoughts About Other Characters
Alhaitham
I guarantee you'll never meet anyone else who's as infuriating as him! And for the record, yes, I would say that to his face. Sure, he's smart, and sure, geniuses often come with a bad temper, but that's only half the story with him... He knows perfectly well how to appear friendly and likable to others, he just doesn't want to. If he ever gives you the impression that he doesn't really have a temper, or that he's rigidly logical like a machine, then you just don't know him well enough yet. He definitely has a personality, it's just... too big a personality. Most people wouldn't get it.
Alhaitham
Alhaitham helped me out a fair amount recently. If we were still as close as we were during our student days, then I'd be thanking him every chance I got. Now, though... I can't seem to get a word of appreciation out of my mouth. Even if I could, I wouldn't want to give him the satisfaction. I guess you could say our relationship is something of a mixed bag these days? Honestly, with everything that's happened, it almost feels like the universe has been playing pranks on us... It's hard to make sense of it all... too much to process for one lifetime. I will say that it's not every day that you get to know someone like him — I just wish he could rein in some of the worst excesses of his personality. Okay, yeah, that's never gonna happen.
Tighnari
Ah, Tighnari... He's one of the nicest guys you could know. If you've met him, you'll know what I mean. He's kind, and he has enormous expertise in his field, but he never brags about it in front of other people. And he seems to genuinely care about his work. Back when I was building the Palace of Alcazarzaray, I asked him for some tips on how to pick out the right ornamental plants. After he wrote back to me, he also helped me out with some other issues, too. Oh, and I almost forgot — he was the one who first introduced me to Cyno.
Dori
Dori is the owner of the Palace of Alcazarzaray... Excuse me? Mine? No, don't be ridiculous. I know full well that it doesn't belong to me... I know, I know, but... argh, please, let's not go there! Dori is a shrewd one. She knows how to coerce others into doing things for her. I, uh... For, ahem, various reasons, I now owe her a large sum of money. It all got quite complicated in the end, but... A—Anyway, I wish she'd show me a little mercy, and stop making my life a misery for the sake of Mora. I swear, she doesn't seem like a bad person at heart, so... I just don't understand, how did she turn out like this?
Cyno
Cyno can come across as cold and ruthless, but he's actually a very big-hearted guy. I still remember how shocked I was when Tighnari said he was gonna introduce me to his best friend, and then a couple of seconds later, an incredibly intimidating matra comes walking through the door... I honestly never expected to meet a matra who's so comfortable hanging out with scholars. Gotta say though, I can't stand his sense of humor. It really makes my skin crawl. If he ever invites you to a meal at Tighnari's place, make sure someone's bringing beer, because no one should have to endure Cyno's humor while sober.
Collei
I've met Collei quite a few times now. As Tighnari's student and assistant, she follows him everywhere. With her diligence and patience, she's much more responsible than most other kids her age. But, umm... I can also tell that she's got a lot going on inside.
Nilou
Nilou's talent as a dancer is indisputable. Zubayr Theater really lucked out when they recruited her. I've heard that she has a great personality too — she always smiles and says encouraging things to her audience when she's performing. Once I can find some time, I'll have to catch one of her shows.
Faruzan
Madam Faruzan doesn't mince her words, so I can understand why some students at the Akademiya are afraid of her. She doesn't have any bad intentions, though — all she wants is to devote herself completely to the research that interests her. Some people say that all Haravatat scholars are hard to get along with, and uh... heh, I'll let you be the judge of that. I assume she's already asked you to be her student? She sure is a little intense when she's doing the hard sell, huh... But she can walk the walk too. She really does know her stuff.
Hobbies & Personality
Kaveh's Hobbies
Music, architecture, sculpting, painting... All are worth taking the time to appreciate properly. I wouldn't say I'm an expert in all of them, but as long as I stay interested, maybe I can master them all one day. I mean, look — I already know how to play an instrument.
Kaveh's Troubles
My troubles? ...Hmm, the most obvious one would be my financial situation. It's not that I can't make Mora, it's just that I can't seem to hold on to it. So many things in life require money, and if you're not careful, it just disappears... Don't worry about me, though — I'm a lot better than I used to be. I'll be more careful to live within my means in the future.
Favorite Food
My favorites are alcohol, warm soup, and anything with cream or cheese in it. Oh, and I'll never say no to fresh fruit.
Least Favorite Food
I can't deal with anything that's too hot or spicy. If I have to eat them, I leave them to cool first so I at least don't burn my tongue.
Feelings About Ascension
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
This'll do nicely... Thank you.
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
Hmm? Got any more where that came from?
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
My horizons have been broadened... I hope I can hold on to this feeling.
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
The more power I wield, the more things I can accomplish. Even if achieving my goals comes at a cost, and even if all my hopes and dreams are built on pain and suffering... I don't want to turn back now.
Receiving a Gift
Receiving a Gift: I
This is marvelous! Can you teach me how to make it?
Receiving a Gift: II
I bet this'd go great with a glass of wine!
Receiving a Gift: III
...Huh? Uh... It's hmm... Umm...
Source: official HoYoverse Fetter (friendship) voice-lines — Genshin Impact
Strengths & Weaknesses
- At Lv90, Kaveh already gets +96% Elemental Mastery baked into the ascension stat line — no artifacts needed for this part.
- Can restore HP for the team via Sublime Salutations.
- The core mechanic (via An Architect's Undertaking) scales with Elemental Mastery — EM-focused artifacts are usually cheap/easy to roll since few main DPS need them.
- 4★ (Claymore) — obtainable via the standard wish/banner, no need to pull on a limited banner.
- Since it scales with EM (via An Architect's Undertaking), it must trade off CRIT/ATK% for Elemental Mastery — raw Normal Attack/Burst DMG tends to be lower than ATK-based DPS.
- The ascension stat isn't CRIT Rate/DMG — this kit isn't built to carry the team's main damage, fitting a support/sub-DPS role better than a main carry.
Role Rankings
Machine-classified by scanning mechanic keywords in the OFFICIAL skill text (not another site's opinion ranking). Characters whose weapon type is inherently elemental (e.g. catalysts, bows) may not show "Does this well" for On-Field even if they can still be played on-field — this is a limit of text-based detection.
| Character | Weapon | Artifact Set | Main Stats | Substat Priority | Where To Farm |
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Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
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Sands: Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge
Goblet: Elemental Mastery
Circlet: Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate
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Energy Recharge › Elemental Mastery › CRIT Rate (Favonius) / CRIT DMG |
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A renowned architect from Sumeru who perhaps cares a bit too much about too many things. He is an aesthete troubled by reality.
- Affiliation: Independent Design Studio
- Birthday (day/month): 7/9
- Specialty dish: The Endeavor
- Namecard: Kaveh: Domed Court — Namecard style. "When conceptualizing architecture, there is nothing wrong with imagining that the structure we build will surmount the firmament and outlast the stars."