Kinich is a 5-star Dendro character featuring in the 2nd phase of Genshin Impact 5.0 and his kit is perfect for Burning and Burgeon teams. He is a strong on-field Hypercarry DPS and his kit has plenty of mobility which is uncommon for Claymore users. As he works best in Burning and Burgeon teams, Emilie can be a really good pair for him. If you are interested in Kinich in Genshin Impact, here is everything we know about Kinich’s kit and his best build.
Update: This build guide has been updated on August 27, 2024, with the latest available information.
Kinich: Weapon and Element Type
Kinich is a 5-star Dendro character wielding a Claymore and he is a strong on-field hypercarry DPS. His kit focuses on the Burgeon and Burning reaction, and scales on Attack. Kinich enters Nightsoul’s Blessing and he can use his grappling hook to nearby enemies, allowing him to deal damage using Loop shots with higher mobility. Kinich is a very strong hypercarry unit with his best build, so make sure to also farm for Kinich’s materials if you want to build him completely.
Kinich is a saurian hunter, who accepts commissions and sets price to hunt saurians in Natlan. For them, as long as the price is right, they are willing to fulfill all commissions in a satisfactory manner. He is accompanied by Ajaw, a self-proclaimed Almighty Dragonlord. He comes from the Scions of the Canopy tribe.
Kinich Release Date and Banners
Kinich will be released in the second phase of the Genshin Impact 5.0 version, which is expected around September 18, 2024. He is among the three new characters featuring in Genshin Impact 5.0 banners, with the other two being Mualani and Kachina and he will feature next to Raiden Shogun in his first banner.
Kinich Voice Actors
Kinich’s English voice actor is John Partneaude, who is known for voicing Quatre Salision and Bermotti in The Legend of Heroes (video game), and Renault in Unicorn Overlord (video game).
Kinich’s Japanese voice actor is Noriaki Sugiyama, who is known for voicing Sasuke Uchiha in Naruto (anime), Shirou Emiya in Fate franchise (anime/video games), and Uryu Ishida in Bleach (anime).
Kinich Kit and Best Rotation
Kinich has an on-field DPS-focused kit with a majority of his damage output coming from his Elemental Skill. After using his Elemental Skill, he enters Nightsoul’s Blessing state for 10 seconds with 0 Nightsoul Points and he grapples onto the nearest enemy. After hooking onto an enemy, Kinich will circle around the enemy and using a Normal Attack shoot Loop Shots, dealing Dendro Damage and giving Kinich 3 Nightsoul points. At max 20 Nightsoul points, Kinich’s Elemental Skill changes to Scalespiker Cannon, which deals massive Dendro damage by consuming all the points.
When a nearby ally uses Nightsoul Burst, Kinich gains Hunter’s Experience that gets consumed when using the Scalespiker Cannon, dealing 320% of increased damage based on Kinich’s Attack. His Elemental Burst summons Ajaw, who does AoE Dendro damage every interval.
- Kinich grapples onto nearby enemies using his Elemental Skill.
- While hooked to an enemy, using Normal attacks deals Loop Shots, which deals Dendro damage.
- At max Nightsoul points, Kinich’s elemental skill changes to Scalespiker Cannon.
- His Scalesspiker Cannon deals increased damage when nearby allies use Nightsoul Burst.
- Kinich’s elemental burst summons Ajaw, making him deal AoE Dendro damage every interval.
Kinich Best Artifacts
The new Natlan artifact set, 4-star Obsidian Codex is the best Artifact set for Kinich’s build. This artifact set is said to increase the damage dealt and the Crit Rate of characters with Nightsoul’s Blessing, making it perfect for Kinich.
Other than that, the 4-piece Deepwood Memories is also a good Artifact option for Kinich, until you have farmed good pieces for the Obsidian Codex set. This artifact set increases Dendro damage and reduces enemies’ Dendro resistance.
Best Kinich Build: Main and Sub-Stats Priority
Kinich is a standard hypercarry DPS, so the main stats you need to focus on for him are Crit, Attack, and Energy Regeneration. Regarding Kinich’s main stat priority, use Attack % Sands, Dendro Damage % Goblet, and Crit Circlet. For Sub-stats, focus on adding Crit Damage and Crit Rate, followed by Attack %, and Energy Regen.
You don’t need to build for Energy Regen, as Kinich’s main damage source is his Elemental Skill damage.
Genshin Impact Kinich Talents
- Nightsun Style (Normal Attack): Kinich performs 3 rapid strikes with his Normal attacks. After using his Elemental Skill, he can perform a Normal Attack mid-air before landing. His Charged Attack consumes stamina as he spins and throws his Claymore forward at the enemies. His Plunge Attack damages opponents along the way and deals AoE damage upon impact.
- Canopy Hunter: Riding High (Elemental Skill): Kinich shoots forward a grappling hook, attaching to a nearby enemy or object, and enters Nightsoul’s Blessing state with 0 Nightsoul Points. If no enemy or attachable object is nearby, he shoots the grappling hook forward and swings in mid-air, which also decreases the cool-down timer of the Elemental Skill by 60%.
- Hail to the Almighty Dragonlord (Elemental Burst): Unleashes Ajaw dealing Nightsoul-aligned AoE Dendro damage, and Ajaw continues to unleash Dragon-breath at intervals, dealing Nightsoul aligned AoE Dendro damage.
Kinich Passives
- Swift Envoy: Increases allies’ movement speed by 15% for 10 seconds when interacting with some harvestable items while in an area with Phlogiston Mechanics within Natlan.
- Night Realm’s Gift: Repaid in Full: When Kinich is in the air after using his Elemental Skill’s mid-air swing, he can consume 10 Phlogiston points to perform another mid-air swing.
- The Price of Desolation: When in Nightsoul’s Blessing, opponents hit by Kinich’s Elemental Skill will enter the Desolation state.
- Flame Spirit Pact: When a nearby ally triggers a Nightsoul Burst, Kinich gains one stack of Hunter’s Experience that lasts 15 seconds.
Best Weapons for Kinich
Fang of the Mountain King is the Signature Weapon for Kinich, and it is also going to be his best Claymore option. This weapon gives a Critical Rate Bonus Effect and has a high Attack Base stat. The weapon skill increases the wielder’s Elemental Skill and Burst Damage by 10% (max 6 stacks) for 6 seconds.
The Beacon of the Reed Sea is the next best option for Kinich’s best build. Other than that, you can also use the Serpent Spine, which is always a good 4-star Claymore option.
Kinich Constellations
- Parrot’s Beak (C1): Kinich’s movement speed increases by 30% for 6 seconds after landing from his Elemental Skill’s mid-air swing.
- Tiger Beetle’s Palm (C2): When Kinich’s Elemental Skill hits an opponent, it decreases their Dendro Resistance by 30% for 6 seconds.
- Protosuchian’s Claw (C3): Elemental Skill level + 3 up to level 15 max.
- Hummingbird’s Feather (C4): Kinich restores 5 Energy after using his Loop Shots.
