Everything We Know About Kinich in Genshin Impact: Leaks and Updates

Kinich is an impressive 5-star Dendro unit in Genshin Impact, known for his quick and agile playstyle, coupled with a significant damage output.

Released during the Genshin Impact version 5.0 update, Kinich showcases remarkable versatility, seamlessly fitting into various team compositions, including Burgeon and Quickbloom builds. His exceptional mobility facilitates swift exploration across Natlan.

While he’s not essential for every player, having Kinich can be a valuable addition, especially if you’re in need of a Dendro DPS. For those looking to pull for Kinich, we offer a comprehensive guide detailing his optimal weapon, artifacts, and team composition.

Best Kinich Genshin Impact Build

Weapon	Artifacts	Stats	Team Composition
Fang of the Mountain King	Obsidian Codex (4-piece)	Sands: Elemental Mastery Goblet: Dendro DMG Bonus Circlet: Crit Rate or Crit DMG Substats: Crit Rate, Crit DMG, Elemental Mastery, ATK%	Kinich, Emilie, Xiangling, Bennett

Best Weapons

Fang of the Mountain King

A screenshot of Fang of Mountain King from Genshin Impact — HoYoverse

The Fang of the Mountain King is the ultimate weapon for Kinich in Genshin Impact.

This weapon activates the Turquoise Hunt buff upon equipping. When hitting a target using an Elemental Skill, the wielder accumulates one stack of Canopy’s Favor as part of the Turquoise Hunt buff.

In situations where a party member triggers a Burning or Burgeon reaction, the wearer gains three stacks simultaneously. Canopy’s Favor boosts Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 10%, with a maximum of six stacks obtainable.

Beacon of the Reed Sea

An excellent alternative for Kinich is the Beacon of the Reed Sea. When equipped, it boosts the character’s ATK by 20% upon hitting an opponent with their Elemental Skill. Additionally, the character gains another 20% ATK buff when they are damaged.

This bonus is active even if the character is off the field. Moreover, if the wielder isn’t protected by a shield, their HP gets a 32% boost.

Best Artifacts

A screenshot from the game Genshin Impact — HoYoverse

Obsidian Codex significantly enhances Kinich’s Crit Rate.

As a Natlan unit, Kinich leverages the Nightsoul mechanic to maximize damage, making Obsidian Codex his ideal artifact set. The bonuses for this set are as follows:

Set Piece	Set Bonus
2-piece	While the equipping character is in Nightsoul’s Blessing and on the field, damage dealt increases by 15%.
4-piece	Once the equipping character consumes 1 Nightsoul point while active, Crit Rate rises by 40% for 6 seconds. This effect occurs once every second.

Ascension and Talent Level-Up Materials

Ascension

To ascend Kinich in Genshin Impact, you’ll require Nagadus Emerald Silver and its upgrades, Saurian Claw Succulent, Overripe Flamegranate, and Juvenile Fang with its upgrades. The specific materials needed are:

Black Emerald Silver x1
Nagadus Emerald Fragment x9
Black Emerald Chunk x9
Nagadus Emerald Gemstone x6
Saurian Claw Succulent x168
Juvenile Fang x18
Seasoned Fang x30
Tyrant’s Fang x36
Overripe Flamegranate x46

Talent Level-Up

The materials required for leveling up Kinich’s talents in Genshin Impact include Teachings of Kindling and its upgrades, Juvenile Fang and its upgrades, Denial and Judgement, and Crown of Insight. The details are as follows:

Teachings of Kindling x9
Guide to Kindling x63
Philosophies of Kindling x114
Juvenile Fang x18
Seasoned Fang x66
Tyrant’s Fang x93
Denial and Judgement x18
Crown of Insight x3

Best Team Composition for Kinich

Kinich excels within numerous team setups, with Burgeon dealing the highest damage output. The optimal allies include Emilie, Xiangling, and Bennett. In this configuration, Kinich acts as the main DPS while Bennett provides essential buffs and healing, and Xiangling contributes damage along with Pyro application to trigger elemental reactions.

A screenshot from the game Genshin Impact featuring Kinich, Collei, Xiangling and Thoma — HoYoverse

Kinich performs exceptionally well in Burgeon teams.

If desired, Bennett can be substituted with Chereuse or Thoma, both of whom also synergize perfectly with Kinich’s abilities. Alternatively, a team featuring Kinich, Nahida, Xingqiu, and Kuki Shinobu can be employed for Quickbloom reactions. While this setup may not reach peak strength, it offers consistent damage output.

Kinich Abilities

A screenshot of Kinich's Ultimate in Genshin Impact — HoYoverse

Kinich can unleash significant damage through his abilities in Genshin Impact.

Basic Attack – Nightsun Style

Ability Name	Description
Normal Attack	Executes up to 3 rapid strikes. After using his Elemental Skill “Canopy Hunter: Riding High,” he can make a mid-air Normal Attack before landing.
Charge Attack	Consumes stamina to spin and launch his Claymore forward to strike enemies.
Plunging Attack	Dives from mid-air to slam the ground below, damaging foes along the descent and dealing AoE damage upon contact.

Elemental Skill

Ability Name	Description
Canopy Hunter: Riding High	Kinich taps into his big-game hunting expertise to swiftly traverse or engage foes. When no enemies are present, he throws a grappling hook to propel himself in mid-air, reducing this Skill’s cooldown by 60%. Upon contact with a target, he enters Nightsoul’s Blessing at 0 Nightsoul points. Can also be held to aim the grapple. Nightsoul’s Blessing: Kinich lasts 10 seconds and generates 2 Nightsoul points each second. While active, Kinich can engage nearby opponents and perform a variable attack: Using a Normal Attack creates a loop shot around the grappling target, dealing Dendro DMG with the Nightsoul attribute and generating 3 Nightsoul points. Hitting max Nightsoul points allows usage of the Elemental Skill “Scalespiker Cannon,” which deals Dendro DMG with the Nightsoul attribute. Aiming is possible upon holding the cannon. After firing, Kinich will attempt to grapple onto the target.

Ability Name

Description

Canopy Hunter: Riding High

Kinich taps into his big-game hunting expertise to swiftly traverse or engage foes. When no enemies are present, he throws a grappling hook to propel himself in mid-air, reducing this Skill’s cooldown by 60%. Upon contact with a target, he enters Nightsoul’s Blessing at 0 Nightsoul points. Can also be held to aim the grapple. Nightsoul’s Blessing: Kinich lasts 10 seconds and generates 2 Nightsoul points each second. While active, Kinich can engage nearby opponents and perform a variable attack: Using a Normal Attack creates a loop shot around the grappling target, dealing Dendro DMG with the Nightsoul attribute and generating 3 Nightsoul points. Hitting max Nightsoul points allows usage of the Elemental Skill “Scalespiker Cannon,” which deals Dendro DMG with the Nightsoul attribute. Aiming is possible upon holding the cannon. After firing, Kinich will attempt to grapple onto the target.

Elemental Burst

Ability Name	Description
Hail to Almighty Dragonlord	Calls upon the might of Ajaw the Almighty Dragonlord, dealing AoE Dendro DMG. Ajaw will release dragon-breath at intervals, causing additional AoE Dendro DMG. If Kinich is in Nightsoul’s Blessing when activated, the duration of this Blessing extends by 2 seconds.

Passive Skills

Ability Name	Description
Night Realm’s Gift: Repaid in Full	Following a mid-air swing from Canopy Hunter: Riding High, Kinich can expend 10 Phlogiston points for another mid-air swing. Within regions containing Phlogiston Devices in Natlan, when sprinting or switching to Kinich while airborne, he performs a grappling hook swing. Kinich will prioritize valid Coilgrass Sigils as targets and can perform this once every 10 seconds. Interacting with Coilgrass Sigils yields special outcomes that won’t put Canopy Hunter: Riding High on cooldown.
The Price of Desolation	When in Nightsoul’s Blessing, enemies struck by his Elemental Skill will enter the Desolation state. Damaging these foes with Burning or Burgeon reactions grants Kinich 7 Nightsoul points up to every 0.8 seconds. This state lasts until the Blessing ends.
Flame Spirit Pact	When nearby allies activate a Nightsoul Burst, Kinich receives 1 stack of Hunter’s Experience for 15 seconds (max 2 stacks). Upon using Scalespiker Cannon, all stacks amplify damage dealt by 320% of Kinich’s ATK.

Kinich Constellations

A screenshot of Kinich's Constellations in Genshin Impact — HoYoverse

Kinich’s Constellations enhance his damage potential in Genshin Impact.

Level 1 – Parrot’s Beak: After landing from a mid-air swing using Canopy Hunter: Riding High, Kinich’s Movement Speed increases by 20% for 5 seconds. Additionally, Scalespiker Cannon’s Crit DMG rises by 90%.
Level 2 – Tiger Beetle’s Palm: Kinich’s Elemental Skill will lower opponents’ Dendro RES by 30% for 6 seconds. The first Scalespiker Cannon used after entering Nightsoul’s Blessing has increased AoE and DMG boosted by 100%.
Level 3 – Protosuchian’s Claw: Raises Canopy Hunter: Riding High’s level by 3, capping at 15.
Level 4 – Hummingbird’s Feather: While in Nightsoul’s Blessing, Kinich regains 5 Energy after executing loop shots or releasing the Scalespiker Cannon. Regeneration effects can trigger once every 2.8 seconds.
Level 5 – Howler Monkey’s Tail: Increases Hail to the Almighty Dragonlord’s skill level by 3, maximum upgrade level is 15.
Level 6 – Auspicious Beast’s Shape: Upon hitting an enemy with Scalespiker Cannon, it rebounds between foes, inflicting 600% of Kinich’s ATK as Dendro DMG.

Kinich Pros and Cons

The advantages and disadvantages of using Kinich in Genshin Impact are outlined below:

Pros	Cons
High damage potential	Complex gameplay mechanics
Compatible with F2P units	No specifically tailored teams
Aids in faster exploration

Kinich Trailer

On September 16, 2024, HoYoverse unveiled the official Kinich trailer on their YouTube channel. If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out using the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz0w5JRG3jY

Character Trailer – "Kinich: Fiery Pursuit" | Genshin Impact #Trailer #Kinich #GenshinImpact (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz0w5JRG3jY)

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