Unlocking Kazuha’s Potential: A Deep Dive into Weapons, Builds, and More
So, you have Kaedehara Kazuha. He is the samurai with swirling maple leaves. A great choice! Kazuha looks cool, but he does more. He supports and deals sub-DPS. He buffs team damage and controls crowds. To unlock his potential fully, you must equip him correctly and know his kit. We will guide you through weapon options, builds, and fun facts about Kazuha.
Weaponry for the Wandering Samurai: Choosing Kazuha’s Best Blades
Kazuha has many weapon choices. They range from top-tier swords to accessible free options. Your choice depends on team composition, playstyle, and luck from the gacha.
The Cream of the Crop: 5-Star Swords
If you want the best swords, go for 5-stars. The first is Freedom Sworn. This is Kazuha’s signature weapon. It boosts Elemental Mastery (EM), critical for buffing. Its passive enhances team damage. Freedom Sworn maximizes Kazuha’s support.
Next is the Primordial Jade Cutter. It does not focus on EM. This sword boosts Crit Rate and increases HP. This boosts Kazuha’s survivability. It works for a damage-oriented build or if you have it as a stat stick.
Another option is Mistsplitter Reforged. This sword focuses on raw damage output. Its high Base Attack and Crit Damage substat help Kazuha hit harder. For a Crit Kazuha, Mistsplitter is a strong choice, though it may be overkill for support.
Fantastic 4-Star Options: Accessible Power
Now, let’s discuss 4-star swords. They are more realistic for players. Surprisingly, Kazuha shines with these blades. Iron Sting is the top 4-star choice. It’s craftable and refinable to R5. Iron Sting gives a lot of EM and boosts damage after using an Elemental Skill. A budget-friendly option that is hard to beat.
Toukabou Shigure is another excellent 4-star sword from the “Akitsu Kimodameshi” event. This sword boosts EM and provides an Elemental DMG Bonus. It performs similarly to Iron Sting for Kazuha. If you have it, it is a great alternative.
Sacrificial Sword is interesting. It offers Energy Recharge (ER) as a substat. Its passive can reset Kazuha’s Elemental Skill cooldown. This gives an extra skill use, aiding in energy generation. It acts like unlocking his first constellation but is less reliable.
Favonius Sword is another ER option. It’s great for energy-limited teams. Its passive generates energy particles when Kazuha crits. To trigger this passive reliably, you need to invest in Crit Rate, which can detract from his EM focus.
Skyward Blade is not ideal for DPS Kazuha builds. It has ER as a substat and boosts Energy Recharge and Crit Rate through its passive. It’s better suited for characters who scale with ATK and need ER, like Jean as a healer.
Niche and Budget Picks: Underdog Swords
Some unconventional swords can work on Kazuha. Dark Iron Sword is a decent 3-star option from Chen the Sharp in Liyue Harbor. Its passive boosts ATK and EM when triggering an Electro-related reaction. While its base stats are low, the EM boost aids in Electro-Charged teams early on.
Lastly, we have Xiphos’ Moonlight. This 4-star sword is a hidden gem. An R5 Xiphos’ Moonlight usually becomes Kazuha’s ideal choice. Its substat is EM, and its passive offers Energy Recharge based on the wielder’s EM.
Understanding Kazuha’s Scaling: EM and ATK Demystified
Building Kazuha requires understanding his scaling. Damage and buffs mainly scale off Elemental Mastery (EM) and Attack (ATK). Let’s break it down.
Elemental Mastery (EM): This is vital for support Kazuha. His A4 passive, “Poetics of Fuubutsu,” grants a team buff that scales with EM, increasing elemental damage of absorbed elements. Kazuha gives a percentage Elemental Damage Bonus based on the element he Swirls.
His EM also increases damage from his normal, charged, and plunging attacks by 0.2% per EM point. Even his personal damage improves with EM, making it beneficial.
Attack (ATK): While EM rules for support, ATK matters too. His skill, “Chihayaburu,” and burst, “Kazuha Slash,” deal damage scaling with ATK. If you want a damage-oriented build or decent personal damage, ATK is still relevant.
Energy Recharge (ER) Needs: Keeping Kazuha’s Burst Ready
Kazuha’s Elemental Burst is critical for damage and elemental application but costs 60 energy. His Energy Recharge needs range from 180% to 220%. That requires high ER! Without sufficient ER, his burst won’t be available consistently, reducing effectiveness.
Here’s a breakdown of his ER requirements in various scenarios: “Kazuha’s ER (without Favonius Sword) Solo Anemo (Tap Skill + Hold Skill) 190–200% Solo Anemo (2 Tap Skills) 205–215% Double Anemo (4TF with 4 Tap Skills) 105–110% Triple Anemo (Tap Skill + Hold Skill) 145–155%.” More Anemo characters decrease ER needs due to energy particle generation.
Even with teammates helping, building some ER via artifact sub-stats remains wise. Aim for at least 150% ER as a starting point, then adjust based on your team and weapon choice.
Sword, Sacrificial Sword, and Xiphos’ Moonlight lower Kazuha’s Energy Recharge needs.
R5 Xiphos’ Moonlight combines EM and ER efficiently. Building EM with Xiphos’ Moonlight boosts his buffs. It also helps him gain enough Energy Recharge to use bursts promptly.
Talent Priority: Leveling Kazuha’s Skills
For leveling talents, choose smartly. Prioritize “Elemental Burst > Normal Attack ≥ Elemental Skill”. Kazuha’s Burst is crucial and contributes to most damage. Level it first for maximum damage and elemental application. Chihayaburu generates energy and groups foes but offers slightly less damage than Burst.
Normal Attack talent is less critical, especially for support Kazuha. If opting for a DPS Kazuha at C6, consider boosting Normal Attack levels.
Kazuha Builds: EM Supremacy vs. Crit Dreams
For artifacts, “use full Elemental Mastery on Kazuha with EM/EM/EM.” This maximizes buffs and Swirl damage. The 4-piece Viridescent Venerer set lowers enemy Elemental Resistance, increasing team damage.
Crit Kazuha differs from EM Kazuha. While EM/EM/EM is standard, Crit builds focus on Crit Rate/Damage, Anemo DMG Bonus, and ATK. This aims at maximizing personal damage through skill and burst. It’s less effective for team damage but remains viable, especially at C6.
“Level 90 is recommended to maximize Kazuha’s damage via Swirls.” Swirl damage greatly increases with character level, so level 90 is a good investment for frequent use.
Constellation Considerations: Are Kazuha’s Constellations Worth It?
Kazuha is strong at C0. His constellations provide good upgrades. “C1 grants cooldown reduction for the Elemental Skill.” It also recovers energy on skill use, improving energy generation and slightly boosting damage.
C2 is notable. It offers Kazuha EM while his burst is active and strengthens the EM buff for allies. This boosts support potential and is a key upgrade after C0.
C6 transforms Kazuha significantly. “C6 Kazuha can act as a Cryo, Pyro, Hydro, and (partly) Electro Aggravate DPS .” It infuses Normal and Plunging Attacks with Anemo post-skill or burst, enhancing damage based on EM. C6 Kazuha evolves into a powerful DPS. It’s a big investment, but very rewarding.
Kazuha’s Playstyle: Press vs. Hold Skill and More
Mastering Kazuha’s style involves skill and burst nuances. “Hold when resetting cooldowns (via C1 or Sac Sword) or swapping for a while.” The Hold version has stronger Anemo application. The Press version is quick but has less cooldown.
The Press version is faster and better for energy. Choose Press or Hold based on the situation and team setup. With C1 or Sacrificial Sword, use the Hold skill more due to cooldown resets.
Kazuha Compared: Venti and Sucrose
Now, how does Kazuha compare to other Anemo supports? Venti vs Kazuha: “Venti causes more swirls in her burst.” Each Swirl has lower scaling than Kazuha’s. If up against stronger enemies, Kazuha excels due to a broader burst range. Venti handles weaker foes better, while Kazuha offers wider team buffs.
Sucrose vs Kazuha: “C6 Sucrose slightly outshines C0 Kazuha.” At C0, Kazuha generally delivers more versatile support than Sucrose. But Sucrose shines at C6 by sharing more EM, making her viable in EM-focused teams. Yet, Kazuha remains the easier and stronger choice overall.
Fun Facts and Kazuha Lore Tidbits
Kazuha’s backstory is intriguing. “I am Kaedehara Kazuha, a wanderer.” His name highlights Japanese naming conventions where the family name comes first.
“Kazuha’s age isn’t clearly stated, but he appears in his early to mid-twenties.” Young but possesses wisdom.
“He opposes the Raiden Shogun due to his friend’s fate.” This backstory drives his motivation.
“On the 2.8 livestream, we learned Kazuha and Heizou are friends.” In fan circles, he’s also shipped with Scaramouche, Kokomi, and Gorou. Fans love their ships!
Kazuha has his unique sword art. “Kaedehara Sword Art reflects a style unique to his bladesmith family.” Originally created for rigorous blade-testing.
And for a culinary experience, try his special dish: “All-Weather Beauty is a dish you can cook with Dry-Braised Salted Fish using Kazuha.” A poetic name fitting for him.
With this guide, explore Kazuha’s weapons, builds, playstyles, and lore. Equip expertly, understand scaling, and let him transform battle dynamics in your Genshin Impact adventures!
