Keqing
Keqing was once forgotten, but the Aggravate reaction with Dendro has pulled her back into a very playable Electro main DPS, especially for players who love fast, mobile combat. What she needs most is a 4pc Thundering Fury set and at least one Dendro unit like Nahida to trigger Aggravate. Her weapons are friendly: the near-free 4-star Lion's Roar is already strong, so playing without a 5-star is perfectly fine. Farm a CRIT circlet and an Electro goblet first, lock in your CRIT, then worry about EM.
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Keqing Build
Mistsplitter Reforged
Light of Foliar Incision
Primordial Jade Cutter
The Black Sword
Lion's Roar-
4pc
Thundering Fury -
2pc+2pc
Thundering Fury +
Gladiator's Finale -
4pc
Gladiator's Finale
Priority substats: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate › ATK% › Elemental Mastery
Q ≈ E > NA — Burst and Skill share most of her damage so level them together; Normal Attacks come after but still matter in Aggravate.
Teams for Keqing
Keqing's talents
Yunlai Swordsmanship
Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Stellar Restoration
When the Stiletto hits its target, it deals Electro DMG to opponents in a small AoE, and places a Stiletto Mark on the spot hit.
Hold
Hold to adjust the direction in which the Stiletto shall be thrown.
Stilettos thrown by the Hold attack mode can be suspended in mid-air, allowing Keqing to jump to them when using Stellar Restoration a second time.
Lightning Stiletto
If Keqing uses Stellar Restoration again or uses a Charged Attack while its duration lasts, it will clear the Stiletto Mark and produce different effects:
·If she uses Stellar Restoration again, she will blink to the location of the Mark and unleash one slashing attack that deals AoE Electro DMG. When blinking to a Stiletto that was thrown from a Holding attack, Keqing can leap across obstructing terrain.
·If Keqing uses a Charged Attack, she will ignite a series of thundering cuts at the Mark's location, dealing AoE Electro DMG.
"Humans are like moths, endlessly chasing the flame we call gods and adepti. But this light that I have here is my own."
Starward Sword
She then blends into the shadow of her blade, striking a series of thunderclap-blows to nearby opponents simultaneously that deal multiple instances of Electro DMG. The final attack deals massive AoE Electro DMG.
The swiftest technique in Keqing's personal arsenal is fast enough to bring stars crashing down.
Thundering Penance
Aristocratic Dignity
Land's Overseer
Combat Rotation
- Open with Q (Starward Sword) for a wide AoE Electro burst, costing 40 Energy.
- Cast E (Stellar Restoration) to throw the Lightning Stiletto and plant a Stiletto Mark on the target.
- Cast E again immediately to blink to the marked spot, slash for AoE Electro DMG, and trigger a 5s Electro Infusion on her weapon (A4 Thundering Penance).
- During that 5s infusion window, chain normal/charged attacks to add extra Electro DMG and trigger reactions depending on your team.
- Once E is off cooldown (7.5s CD), repeat the E-E combo to keep the infusion up and hold DPS uptime on field.
- The A4 ascension passive Aristocratic Dignity (baseline once ascended, no constellation needed) grants +15% Crit Rate and +15% Energy Recharge for 8s after casting Q — use this window to maximize damage.
- Swap to another elemental support between E casts to trigger reactions, then swap back to Keqing once Q is off cooldown (12s CD) to loop again.
- Prioritize extra Energy Recharge substats if you're short on energy to reliably burst every rotation.
Keqing constellations
Recasting Stellar Restoration while a Lightning Stiletto is present causes Keqing to deal 50% of her ATK as AoE Electro DMG at the start point and terminus of her Blink.
When Keqing's Normal and Charged Attacks hit opponents affected by Electro, they have a 50% chance of producing an Elemental Particle.
This effect can only occur once every 5s.
Increases the Level of Starward Sword by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
For 10s after Keqing triggers an Electro-related Elemental Reaction, her ATK is increased by 25%.
Increases the Level of Stellar Restoration by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
When initiating a Normal Attack, a Charged Attack, Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst, Keqing gains a 6% Electro DMG Bonus for 8s.
Effects triggered by Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, Elemental Skills and Elemental Bursts are considered independent entities.
Base Stats (Lv90)
Character Profile
- Region: Liyue
- Voice Actors: JP 喜多村英梨 · EN Rosie Day · KR Lee Bo-hee · CN 谢莹
Other Electro characters
Ascension materials
Total ascension materials to reach level 90 (talent books not included).
Talent scaling by level
Yunlai Swordsmanship
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 41.0% | 81.1% | 98.3% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 41.0% | 81.1% | 98.3% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 54.4% | 108% | 130% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 31.5%+34.4% | 62.2%+68.0% | 75.4%+82.4% |
| 5-Hit DMG | 67.0% | 132% | 160% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 76.8%+86.0% | 152%+170% | 184%+206% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 63.9% | 126.4% | 153.1% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 128%/160% | 253%/316% | 306%/382% |
Stellar Restoration
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Stiletto DMG | 50.4% | 90.7% | 107% |
| Slashing DMG | 168% | 302% | 357% |
| Thunderclap Slash DMG | 84.0%×2 | 151%×2 | 179%×2 |
| CD | 7.5s | 7.5s | 7.5s |
Starward Sword
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 88.0% | 158% | 187% |
| Consecutive Slash DMG | 24.0%×8 | 43.2%×8 | 51.0%×8 |
| Last Attack DMG | 189% | 340% | 401% |
| CD | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s |
| Energy Cost | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Advanced frame data (official)
Elemental application ICD, gauge units and interruption resistance — official numbers rarely published anywhere.
Yunlai Swordsmanship
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack 1-Hit | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 38.7 |
| Normal Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 38.7 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit | 1U | — | 51.3 |
| Normal Attack 4-Hit A | 1U | — | 31.05 |
| Normal Attack 4-Hit B | 1U | — | 31.05 |
| Normal Attack 5-Hit | 1U | — | 64.8 |
| Charged Attack 1-Hit | 1U | — | 47.3 |
| Charged Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 47.3 |
| Plunging Attack Collision | 0U | — | 25 |
| Low Plunge | 1U | — | 100 |
| High Plunge | 1U | — | 150 |
Stellar Restoration
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Stiletto DMG | 1U | — | 50 |
| Slashing DMG | 2U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 100 |
| Thunderclap Slash DMG | 2U | — | 50 |
| Extra AoE DMG (C1) | 1U | — | 50 |
Starward Sword
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 100 |
| Consecutive Slash DMG 1, 3, 6, 8 | 1U | — | 25 |
| Consecutive Slash DMG 2, 4, 5, 7 | 1U | — | 25 |
| Last Attack DMG | 1U | — | 200 |
FAQ about Keqing
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Voice actors
- 日本語: 喜多村英梨
- English: Rosie Day
- 中文: 谢莹
- 한국어: Lee Bo-hee
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 Prosperity
×3
Whopperflower Nectar
×6
Guide to Prosperity
×21
Shimmering Nectar
×22
Philosophies of Prosperity
×38
Energy Nectar
×31
Ring of Boreas
×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: Sep 27, 2020 · Version 1.3
Voice Lines & Comments
Birthday
Happy birthday! I've got a very special gift for you. It might look like an ordinary old lantern, but this one runs on Electro energy and stays alight for a really long time. For those times when you need a little extra light in your life.
Self-Introduction
Hello
I am Keqing, Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing. We live in an era of change, as the old order that has existed for a thousand years is about to be rewritten. Join me. Let us bear witness to this historical moment together.
About Keqing: Idealism
If you feel strongly about something, you should speak up and take action. That's the philosophy I live by.
About Keqing: Work
My role is to manage real estate and construction in Liyue. Sure, Liyue is a vast place with abundant resources — but without proper planning, and if too much focus is placed on short-term profit, a great many things can go wrong.
About Keqing: Skepticism
What do you think has kept Liyue going over the last millennium? Rex Lapis? ...I disagree. We mortals have to fight for survival whatever happens. He just feels the need to come down here and poke his nose into everything that's going on for some reason... Hmph, people don't like to think about this, but should we really be trusting him to be an expert in everything?
About Keqing: Self-Reflection
After I took on the management of so many of Liyue's affairs, I had a new-found respect for Rex Lapis and all his hard work over the last millennium. Recently, every time I come up against a difficult problem with no obvious solution, I find myself thinking: What would Rex Lapis do? Maybe he really IS an expert in everything, and I've got more left to learn than I realized...
More About Keqing: I
You want to know more about me? Sure. Let's start with the principles that are central to the role of Yuheng. Once you've memorized the hundred or more contractual obligations of the position, you'll know my hopes and dreams like the back of your hand!
More About Keqing: II
Nothing exists independently, and there's nothing you can do to change that. So, when you drag your heels on one thing, you're actually causing chaos for a whole bunch of other connected issues, too. That's why I firmly believe you should never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. ...I'm also a very impatient person and can't stand procrastinating, so that's also part of it.
More About Keqing: III
Never mince your words with me, okay? Yuheng's just a title. I'll not have you treading on eggshells around me just because of my status. Say what's on your mind, always — that's what makes you unique, and it's the thing I admire about you the most.
More About Keqing: IV
We've been on our fair share of adventures together, haven't we? The more time we spend together, the more I think that you're the person of my dreams, and— Huh? Why so shocked? You're a crucial part of my dreams for the new Liyue.
More About Keqing: V
"The time has come for humanity to make its mark in the land of the Geo Archon"... Turns out that was quite an ambitious statement after all. But I want you to make me a promise: come and visit when the new Liyue Harbor is born. I will show you around. After all the help and support you've given me along the way, you deserve to see Liyue reborn with your own eyes. I owe you that much.
About Us: Pursuing
You know why I like you? It's because you don't believe something just because it was said by a god. You make up your own mind. You ask the questions everyone else is too cowardly to ask, and when you don't get an answer, you keep looking till you find one. Oh don't worry — your way is definitely the right way. Who says gods don't make mistakes, anyway?
About Us: Trying
It's not difficult, you'll see. Just give it a try. What if you try and it doesn't work out? ...No, I don't believe that will happen. You've never let me down before. You don't seem the type.
About Us: Encouragement
I used to be so naive. I genuinely believed I was on par with Rex Lapis... Seems I really overestimated myself. Hmm? Yes... You're right! I have plenty of self-confidence in other areas, so why not in this? ...I can catch up with him — I WILL catch up with him! I just need to keep my chin up, keep trying, and keep learning!
Thoughts About Other Characters
Zhongli
The gentleman from the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor? Clearly, he's an extremely learned individual, and I do have a lot of respect for him. But his mindset is too traditional for me — he thinks in the same tired old terms as Rex Lapis did... If he were more of an original thinker, I'm sure he'd be a great asset to me in reaching my objectives.
Beidou
That captain is always flouting the rules, and her personality really rubs people the wrong way. That said, The Crux Fleet is indispensable to Liyue Harbor. It's a bit of an art, knowing when to enforce the rules and when it's in everyone's interests to be more lenient. Thing is, the Tianquan is supposed to be the one enforcing the rules, but she always seems to be too busy...
Ningguang
We do work together, but we couldn't be more opposite personality-wise. To her, Liyue Harbor is nothing more than a marketplace, and she'll do anything as long as it makes money for her. Doesn't she have any principles? Hmm, or maybe turning a profit IS her principle?
Ningguang
Since Rex Lapis left us, we've actually found some common ground. I was quite judgmental of her in the past, and we still fundamentally disagree on a number of issues, but in the current climate I have to say I count her as a comrade in arms.
Ningguang
Ugh, having said that... I ordered a Lucent Crescent from Mingxing Jewelry three months in advance, and when it was finally time to pick it up, they told me Ningguang had bought up the last few months' worth of Lucent Crescents for herself by paying double the price! *sigh* She can be such a pain!
Xinyan
You know what, I think her music rocks. Too noisy by traditional standards, for sure, but I don't care. Good music is good music. And good music should reach the widest possible audience.
Baizhu
Everyone has faith in Dr. Baizhu's medical skills. He's the right guy to go to when you can't figure out what's wrong with you. Oh... the rumors, you say? The only one that I know for a fact is true is how disgusting his medicine tastes. It's not just the kids who find it bitter, it's left me with some horrible memories, too!
Xiangling
Yeah, the up-and-coming chef from Wanmin Restaurant... I get that she's gifted and everything, I just think her cooking can be a bit hit-or-miss. I was all ready to hire her for a small banquet once, and give her full control over the menu... but the amount of lizard and slime in her sample dishes quickly turned me off that idea!
Xingqiu
I've heard his story — he was born into a well-to-do family, but wasn't keen on the family business, so he now devotes his time to being an envoy of justice. I have huge respect for that! Not everyone has the guts to follow their dreams when it means breaking with a long-standing family tradition.
Xiao
I feel like now that we live in the age of mankind's rule, it's time for the legendary boy-adeptus to be released from duty. We no longer need a defender of that kind, because we are capable of working through the challenges we face on our own strength.
Ganyu
Who knows what Rex Lapis must have done to inspire such blind devotion from Ganyu... But her reluctance to be critical is not without its advantages. In the workplace, she'll carry out my instructions to the letter, even when I can tell she has her reservations. It's a good attitude to have as a career professional.
Ganyu
I find myself getting a second opinion from her a lot these days. Lots of things come up that I just have no idea about, and of everyone in Liyue, she's probably the most familiar with Rex Lapis. Heh... I feel a bit awkward, though, because I used to be openly disparaging of Rex Lapis in front of her... But she doesn't seem to mind, so I guess I've got nothing to worry about...
Yun Jin
When you're passing by Heyu Tea House and have to squeeze your way through the biggest crowd you've seen in your life, that's when you know Yun Jin's on stage performing. There's not a merchant in Liyue who wouldn't buy up the place if they had the chance, and Yun Jin is the reason it would be worth every Mora.
Yanfei
The way I see it, the law is a summary of things done the right way in the past. However, it should also be continuously adapted and improved to match the needs of the present. Given that Liyue is about to undergo a radical transformation, legal talent is in great demand. With an assistant like Yanfei, I could spare myself a great deal of trouble.
Yelan
Ms. Yelan's ancestors used to serve the Qixing. My grandfather and her family have had academic collaborations in the past. All in all, she's reliable, efficient, and provides important intel to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. I can't say for sure how Ms. Yelan actually gets her intel, however...
Lan Yan
Madame Lan is a lovely young lady and a very talented craftswoman. As the Ministry of Civil Affairs works to promote local craftmanship in the future, we will certainly consult masters like her. Oh, what about outside of work? Of course, she's welcome in Liyue Harbor any time. I find her company very enjoyable.
Hobbies & Personality
Keqing's Hobbies
That indulgent feeling of being spoilt for choice between countless different varieties... That, to me, is the appeal of shopping.
Keqing's Troubles
It's great that the quality of life in Liyue is improving for everyone. But one downside is the growing number of people who are happy to reap the rewards without doing their fair share of the work. The Liyue Qixing did not put in all this effort to create a more prosperous society just so people like them can loaf around.
Favorite Food
It makes no logical sense to be greedy with food, but for me, all rationality goes out the window when there's Golden Shrimp Balls involved... They're just irresistible. The taste of a single Golden Shrimp Ball brings me so much joy that all the stress of work just melts away.
Least Favorite Food
Everything has a certain way it should taste. I won't touch anything that tries to break the mold, so no salted Almond Tofu for me, and no sweetened Lotus Seed and Bird Egg Soup either. It's just a total waste of perfectly good ingredients.
Feelings About Ascension
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
When your heart is set on something, you get closer to your goal with each passing day.
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
Great, having another trick up my sleeve gives me more flexibility in rapidly changing circumstances.
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
Yesterday's experiences make me stronger today. And most of those experiences are ones that I share with you.
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
I feel I have grown immensely from my travels with you. If, one day, I finally manage to make my dreams a reality... I wonder, will you still be there by my side?
Receiving a Gift
Receiving a Gift: I
Yep, that's right. My favorite.
Receiving a Gift: II
The taste is fairly standard, but I can see you worked hard at it.
Receiving a Gift: III
It seems quite a ways off from how it's supposed to taste...
Source: official HoYoverse Fetter (friendship) voice-lines — Genshin Impact
Strengths & Weaknesses
- At Lv90, Keqing already gets +38,4% CRIT DMG baked into the ascension stat line — no artifacts needed for this part.
- The core mechanic (via Thundering Might) scales with ATK — the standard stat line on most damage weapons, no build pivot needed.
- Since it scales with ATK (via Thundering Might), it competes for high-ATK weapons/ATK% pieces with other ATK-based DPS on the team — no niche-stat advantage.
- 5★ (Sword) — only available on limited/character-specific banners, not on the standard wish.
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 3
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Sands: ATK% / EM
Goblet: Electro DMG Bonus
Circlet: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate
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CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate › ATK% › Elemental Mastery |
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Full profile
The Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing. Keqing has much to say about Rex Lapis's unilateral approach to policymaking in Liyue — but in truth, gods admire skeptics such as her quite a lot.
- Affiliation: Liyue Qixing
- Birthday (day/month): 11/20
- Specialty dish: Survival Grilled Fish
- Namecard: Keqing: Lightning Stiletto — Namecard style. It was originally invented to just test out one's surroundings and climb to high places, really...
- Outfits (skins): Opulent Splendor