#1 Best Qiqi Build – Weapons, Artifacts, Teams

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Qiqi is a 5-star Cryo sword user from Liyue, revived by the adepti and currently working as an apprentice at Bubu Pharmacy. Despite her undead state, Qiqi is known for her powerful healing abilities, scaling with her ATK stat and offering exceptional single-target sustain.

The best Qiqi build turns her into a reliable Cryo support or dedicated healer, capable of sustaining the entire team with her Elemental Skill and Burst.

While Qiqi doesn’t generate energy effectively and lacks reaction utility, she makes up for it with massive healing, Cryo application, and ease of use. She’s especially useful in physical DPS teams or Freeze comps, keeping allies alive through long battles.

Qiqi Build Guide: Overview

Attribute	Details
Rarity	★★★★★
Element	Cryo
Weapon	Sword
Role	Healer / Cryo Support
Best Stat Focus	ATK%, Energy Recharge
Best Reactions	Superconduct, Freeze

Best Weapons for Qiqi

The best Qiqi weapon boosts her ATK to scale healing, or provides Energy Recharge to fuel her Burst. Support-focused swords and high ATK stat sticks are ideal.

Weapon Name	Rarity	Notes
Skyward Blade	★★★★★	Energy Recharge and CRIT buffs. Helps fix Qiqi’s Burst uptime
Aquila Favonia	★★★★★	High base ATK and physical DMG bonus; good in physical teams
Sacrificial Sword	★★★★	Chance to reset Skill cooldown; great for longer healing uptime
Favonius Sword	★★★★	Generates particles for the team; requires CRIT Rate investment
Toukabou Shigure	★★★★	Offers some ATK and utility; good 4-star Cryo support weapon

Best Artifacts for Qiqi

The best Qiqi artifact sets increase her healing output and Cryo support capabilities. Focus on sets that enhance ATK% or healing performance.

Artifact Set	Effect Summary	Notes
Ocean-Hued Clam (4pc)	Boosts healing and turns it into DMG	Best-in-slot for hybrid healer/DPS builds
Maiden Beloved (4pc)	Increases healing effectiveness	Pure healer set; useful in co-op or long-form content
2pc ATK% + 2pc Healing Bonus	Balanced stats for consistent healing scaling	Great if 4pc sets aren’t available

Qiqi Artifact Stat Priority:

Slot	Main Stat
Sands	ATK%
Goblet	ATK% or Healing Bonus
Circlet	Healing Bonus or ATK%

Substat Priority:

ATK%
Energy Recharge
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG (if using Favonius or Clam set)
Flat ATK

Best Teams for Qiqi

The best Qiqi team revolves around sustained survivability and Cryo reactions. She pairs well with physical DPS characters and Hydro units for Freeze comps.

Team Type	Team Members	Notes
Physical Team	Qiqi, Eula, Raiden Shogun, Rosaria	Qiqi heals and applies Cryo to enable Superconduct for Eula’s physical damage
Freeze Comp	Qiqi, Ayaka, Xingqiu, Shenhe	Freeze-lock enemies with Qiqi’s Cryo uptime and Xingqiu’s Hydro swords
F2P Healing Core	Qiqi, Kaeya, Barbara, Lisa	Affordable Cryo/Electro combo with strong healing for early Abyss runs
Mono Cryo	Qiqi, Ganyu, Shenhe, Diona	Full Cryo resonance build with heavy Freeze and shield utility

Qiqi Ascension & Talent Materials

Here’s what you’ll need to max out Qiqi’s healing capabilities.

Qiqi Ascension Materials:

Ascension Phase	Materials
1	Shivada Jade Sliver ×1, Violetgrass ×3, Divining Scroll ×3
2	Shivada Jade Fragment ×3, Violetgrass ×10, Divining Scroll ×15, Hoarfrost Core ×2
3	Shivada Jade Fragment ×6, Violetgrass ×20, Sealed Scroll ×12, Hoarfrost Core ×4
4	Shivada Jade Chunk ×3, Violetgrass ×30, Sealed Scroll ×18, Hoarfrost Core ×8
5	Shivada Jade Chunk ×6, Violetgrass ×45, Forbidden Curse Scroll ×12, Hoarfrost Core ×12
6	Shivada Jade Gemstone ×6, Violetgrass ×60, Forbidden Curse Scroll ×24, Hoarfrost Core ×20

Qiqi Talent Materials:

Talent Level	Materials
2	Teachings of Prosperity ×3, Divining Scroll ×6
3	Guide to Prosperity ×2, Sealed Scroll ×3
4	Guide to Prosperity ×4, Sealed Scroll ×4
5	Guide to Prosperity ×6, Sealed Scroll ×6
6	Guide to Prosperity ×9, Sealed Scroll ×9
7	Philosophies of Prosperity ×4, Forbidden Curse Scroll ×4, Tail of Boreas ×1
8	Philosophies of Prosperity ×6, Forbidden Curse Scroll ×6, Tail of Boreas ×1
9	Philosophies of Prosperity ×12, Forbidden Curse Scroll ×9, Tail of Boreas ×2
10	Philosophies of Prosperity ×16, Forbidden Curse Scroll ×12, Tail of Boreas ×2, Crown ×1

Qiqi Base Stats (Lv. 90):

Stat	Value
HP	12,576
ATK	287
DEF	922
Healing Bonus	22.2%

Qiqi Constellations:

Constellation	Name	Effect
C1	Ascetics of Frost	Qiqi’s Normal and Charged Attacks apply Cryo while under her Skill
C2	Frozen to the Bone	Qiqi’s ATK increases by 20% against Cryo-affected enemies
C3	Ascendant Praise	Increases Elemental Skill level by 3
C4	Divine Suppression	Targets marked by her Skill have their ATK reduced
C5	Crimson Lotus Bloom	Increases Elemental Burst level by 3
C6	Rite of Resurrection	Qiqi’s Burst revives all fallen characters and fully restores HP

How to Play Qiqi Effectively

Qiqi’s role is simple but highly effective: keep your team alive at all times. Her Elemental Skill, Adeptus Art: Herald of Frost, attaches a healing talisman to Qiqi, healing based on her ATK whenever she hits an enemy.

Her Elemental Burst heals the entire team and marks enemies to trigger healing when struck.

The best Qiqi build focuses on ATK% scaling for higher healing output, and Energy Recharge to reduce her Burst downtime.

While she doesn’t generate energy well, pairing her with a battery or using ER substats will smooth out rotations. Use her as a backline healer or on-field Cryo applier depending on your team needs.

Is Qiqi Worth Building?

Yes — Qiqi remains one of the most reliable healers in Genshin Impact, especially for players seeking strong sustain in Freeze or physical teams. She’s easy to use and incredibly durable.

Qiqi Build Guide: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the best Qiqi build?
The best Qiqi build uses 4pc Ocean-Hued Clam or Maiden Beloved with full ATK% and Healing Bonus scaling.

What is the best Qiqi weapon?
The best Qiqi weapon is Skyward Blade or Aquila Favonia, with Sacrificial Sword being a great 4-star option.

What is the best Qiqi team?
The best Qiqi team includes Eula or Ayaka, supporting Cryo resonance and Freeze or physical-focused comps.

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