Genshin Impact’s Kachina is one of the first Natlan characters that we meet in our journey through the nation of pyro. She’s an adorable warrior of the Nanatzcayan, persistent in her quest to succeed alongside her tiny drill mount, Turbo Twirly. As you explore the diverse landscapes and characters of Genshin Impact, Kachina stands out not only for her unique abilities and charming personality but also for her role in enhancing team dynamics.
If you’re looking to save up for Kachina and all the other new characters, check out our Genshin Impact codes guide to bag some freebies. We’ve also got a Genshin Impact tier list detailing all the strongest characters in the game right now. For help strengthening your existing characters, head to our build guides for Genshin Impact’s Sethos, Genshin Impact’s Keqing, and Genshin Impact’s Amber.
Here’s everything you need to know about Genshin Impact’s Kachina.
What is the best Genshin Impact Kachina build?
| Best weapon | Footprint of the Rainbow |
| Weapon substitutes | Favonius Lance or The Catch |
| Best artifact set | Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City |
| Artifact substitutes | Husk of Opulent Dreams |
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Kachina’s best weapon is the Footprint of the Rainbow, a forgeable Natlan polearm. Her best artifact set is a full set of Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City. Make sure to roll for plenty of defense, geo damage bonus, and energy recharge.
How should I use Kachina?
Thanks to her defense-scaling strength and her burst’s geo field, you should build Kachina as a geo sub-DPS. Her abilities, particularly those related to Nightsoul’s Blessing, allow her to synergize effectively with other Natlan characters and excel in mono-geo compositions.
Utilize Turbo Twirly to navigate the battlefield swiftly and deal AoE geo damage when striking the ground. Activate her burst to create a geo field that enhances her capabilities and benefits the team.
What are the best Kachina weapons?
Due to her defense-based scaling and the significant role Turbo Twirly plays in her kit, Kachina’s best weapon is Footprint of the Rainbow, one of Natlan’s forgeable weapons. This four-star polearm is easily accessible and perfectly suited for Kachina.
If you have a spare one, Engulfing Lightning is a solid five-star option that can enhance her burst damage, though it’s often better reserved for main DPS characters. If crafting Footprint of the Rainbow is not possible, consider Favonius Lance or The Catch as alternatives.
| Weapon | Effect | How to obtain |
| Footprint of the Rainbow | Bonus stat: defense Skill: Using an elemental skill increases defense by 16% for 15 seconds | Forged at blacksmith (buy blueprint from Alom) |
| Engulfing Lightning | Bonus stat: energy recharge Skill: attack increased by 28% of energy recharge over the base 100%. Maximum bonus of 80% attack. Gain 30% energy recharge for 12 seconds after using an elemental burst. | Weapon event gacha |
| Favonius Lance | Bonus stat: energy recharge Skill: crit hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of elemental particles, regenerating six energy for Kachina (once every 12 seconds). | Gacha |
| The Catch | Bonus stat: energy recharge Skill: increases elemental burst damage by 16% and elemental burst crit rate by 6%. | Forged at blacksmith (blueprint obtained from Inazuma Fishing Association) |
What are the best Kachina artifacts?
We recommend giving Kachina a full set of Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City. This artifact set is specifically designed for Natlan characters, enhancing interactions with Nightsoul and its Blessing state. Compared to the Obsidian Codex, Cinder City provides more support-oriented buffs that align with Kachina’s crystallize reactions.
If you prefer a more traditional geo build or are focusing on mono or duo geo teams, consider a full set of Husk of Opulent Dreams. This set boosts Kachina’s defense while providing a geo damage bonus, making it a solid choice for defense-based characters. Additionally, Defender’s Will is a great budget or early-game option.
| Artifact set | Effect | How to obtain |
| Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City | Two equipped: when a nearby party member triggers a Nightsoul Burst, Kachina regenerates six elemental energy. Four equipped: After triggering a reaction related to her elemental type, nearby party members gain a 12% elemental damage bonus for the elemental types involved in the reaction for 15 seconds. If Kachina is in the Blessing state when triggering this effect, all nearby members gain an additional 28% bonus for 20 seconds. | Sanctum of Rainbow Spirits domain in Toyac Springs, Natlan |
| Husk of Opulent Dreams | Two equipped: defense +
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