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Last Updated on May 13, 2025 by Dante
Kaedehara Kazuha is a 5-star Anemo sword user from Inazuma and a wandering samurai of the Crux Fleet.
With elegant movement and incredible utility, Kazuha has become one of the most valuable support characters in the game. His kit focuses on Swirl reactions and elemental damage amplification.
With high Elemental Mastery scaling, Kazuha boosts team damage through his Swirl reactions and passive buffs, making him ideal in nearly every reaction-based team.
Table of Contents
Kaedehara Kazuha Build Guide: Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | ★★★★★ |
| Element | Anemo |
| Weapon | Sword |
| Role | Support / Sub-DPS / Reaction Driver |
| Best Stat Focus | Elemental Mastery, ER, CRIT Rate |
| Best Reactions | Swirl |
Best Weapons for Kaedehara Kazuha
Kazuha excels with weapons that increase Elemental Mastery or Energy Recharge. CRIT-based swords are optional if you’re building hybrid damage, but EM remains his best stat.
| Weapon Name | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom-Sworn | ★★★★★ | Best-in-slot; EM bonus and team ATK buff on reactions. |
| Xiphos’ Moonlight | ★★★★ | EM scaling and ER conversion; great for reaction support builds. |
| Iron Sting | ★★★★ | Free-to-play EM option with reaction damage boosts. |
| Favonius Sword | ★★★★ | High ER and particle generation; useful in energy-starved teams. |
| Sacrificial Sword | ★★★★ | Skill cooldown reset with ER boost; works well in swirl comps. |
Best Artifacts for Kaedehara Kazuha
Kazuha’s best artifacts enhance Swirl damage and reduce enemy resistance. High Elemental Mastery remains the top priority across all roles.
| Artifact Set Name | Effect Summary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Viridescent Venerer (4pc) | Boosts Swirl DMG and shreds elemental resistance | Best-in-slot for all roles |
| 2pc EM + 2pc Anemo DMG | Good fallback if farming full VV set isn’t possible | Temporary setup |
| 2pc EM + 2pc EM | Pure EM stacking build for early game | Only viable in quickswap or reaction spam teams |
Kaedehara Kazuha Artifact Stat Priority:
| Slot | Main Stat |
|---|---|
| Sands | Elemental Mastery |
| Goblet | Elemental Mastery |
| Circlet | Elemental Mastery |
Substat Priority:
- Elemental Mastery
- Energy Recharge
- CRIT Rate (if using Favonius)
- ATK% (low priority)
Best Teams for Kaedehara Kazuha
Kazuha can be slotted into almost any team that benefits from Swirl. He buffs elemental damage and gathers enemies for efficient reactions.
| Team Type | Team Members | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National Team | Kazuha, Xiangling, Xingqiu, Bennett | Top meta team with high reaction uptime and group control |
| Freeze Core | Kazuha, Ganyu, Mona, Diona | Permafreeze comp with CRIT and Cryo amp from Swirl |
| Overload Driver | Kazuha, Fischl, Yanfei, Bennett | Drives Overload with grouping and reaction consistency |
| F2P Friendly | Kazuha, Lisa, Kaeya, Barbara | Budget-friendly Swirl team with solid reaction uptime |
Kaedehara Kazuha Ascension & Talent Materials
Here’s what you’ll need to fully ascend Kazuha and level up his talents:
Kaedehara Kazuha Ascension Materials:
| Ascension Phase | Mora | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20,000 | Vayuda Turquoise Sliver ×1, Sea Ganoderma ×3, Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×3 |
| 2 | 40,000 | Vayuda Turquoise Fragment ×3, Sea Ganoderma ×10, Silver Insignia ×15, Marionette Core ×2 |
| 3 | 60,000 | Vayuda Turquoise Fragment ×6, Sea Ganoderma ×20, Silver Insignia ×12, Marionette Core ×4 |
| 4 | 80,000 | Vayuda Turquoise Chunk ×3, Sea Ganoderma ×30, Golden Insignia ×18, Marionette Core ×8 |
| 5 | 100,000 | Vayuda Turquoise Chunk ×6, Sea Ganoderma ×45, Golden Insignia ×12, Marionette Core ×12 |
| 6 | 120,000 | Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone ×6, Sea Ganoderma ×60, Golden Insignia ×24, Marionette Core ×20 |
Kaedehara Kazuha Talent Materials:
| Talent Level | Mora | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 12,500 | Teachings of Diligence ×3, Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×6 |
| 3 | 17,500 | Guide to Diligence ×2, Silver Insignia ×3 |
| 4 | 25,000 | Guide to Diligence ×4, Silver Insignia ×4 |
| 5 | 30,000 | Guide to Diligence ×6, Silver Insignia ×6 |
| 6 | 37,500 | Guide to Diligence ×9, Silver Insignia ×9 |
| 7 | 120,000 | Philosophies of Diligence ×4, Golden Insignia ×4, Gilded Scale ×1 |
| 8 | 260,000 | Philosophies of Diligence ×6, Golden Insignia ×6, Gilded Scale ×1 |
| 9 | 450,000 | Philosophies of Diligence ×12, Golden Insignia ×9, Gilded Scale ×2 |
| 10 | 700,000 | Philosophies of Diligence ×16, Golden Insignia ×12, Gilded Scale ×2, Crown ×1 |
Kaedehara Kazuha Base Stats (Lv. 90):
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 13,348 |
| ATK | 297 |
| DEF | 807 |
| Elemental Mastery Bonus | 115.2 |
Kaedehara Kazuha Constellations:
| Level | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | Scarlet Hills | Reduces Skill cooldown when triggering Swirl. |
| C2 | Yamaarashi Tailwind | Burst provides an EM buff to the party. |
| C3 | Maple Monogatari | Increases Elemental Skill level by 3. |
| C4 | Oozora Genpou | Restores Energy when Kazuha triggers Swirl. |
| C5 | Wisdom of Bansei | Increases Elemental Burst level by 3. |
| C6 | Crimson Momiji | Normal/Charged/Plunging Attacks deal Anemo DMG after Skill; boosts EM based on Kazuha’s own. |
How to Play Kaedehara Kazuha Effectively
Use Kazuha’s Elemental Skill to pull enemies together and trigger Swirl. When infused, it boosts elemental damage for the absorbed element.
His Burst covers a wide area with persistent Anemo and absorbs the first element it contacts.
Stack Elemental Mastery to boost Swirl and amplify team damage. His main strength lies in grouping, swirling, and buffing other DPS characters through elemental damage boosts.
Is Kaedehara Kazuha Worth Building?
Absolutely — Kazuha is a top-tier Anemo support who enhances elemental teams, enables fast rotations, and boosts overall team DPS with minimal field time.
Kaedehara Kazuha Build Guide: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the best Kazuha build?
Use 4pc Viridescent Venerer with full Elemental Mastery for maximum Swirl damage and team buffs.
Which sword is best for Kazuha?
Freedom-Sworn is best-in-slot. Iron Sting and Xiphos’ Moonlight are excellent 4-star alternatives.
Who synergizes best with Kazuha?
Xiangling, Xingqiu, Raiden, Ganyu, Ayaka — anyone who benefits from elemental boosts and grouping.
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