Keqing
Driving Thunder
ElectricSwordLiyue QixingThe Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing. Keqing has much to say about Rex Lapis's unilateral approach to policymaking in Liyue — but in truth, gods admire skeptics such as her quite a lot.
Base HP
13103
Base ATK
323
Base DEF
799
CRIT DMG
38.4%
Lv.1 → Lv.90 Ascension Materials
Electric
Yunlai Swordsmanship
Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Stellar Restoration
When the Stiletto hits its target, it deals Electro DMG to opponents in a small AoE, and places a Stiletto Mark on the spot hit.
Hold
Hold to adjust the direction in which the Stiletto shall be thrown.
Stilettos thrown by the Hold attack mode can be suspended in mid-air, allowing Keqing to jump to them when using Stellar Restoration a second time.
Lightning Stiletto
If Keqing uses Stellar Restoration again or uses a Charged Attack while its duration lasts, it will clear the Stiletto Mark and produce different effects:
·If she uses Stellar Restoration again, she will blink to the location of the Mark and unleash one slashing attack that deals AoE Electro DMG. When blinking to a Stiletto that was thrown from a Holding attack, Keqing can leap across obstructing terrain.
·If Keqing uses a Charged Attack, she will ignite a series of thundering cuts at the Mark's location, dealing AoE Electro DMG.
"Humans are like moths, endlessly chasing the flame we call gods and adepti. But this light that I have here is my own."
Starward Sword
She then blends into the shadow of her blade, striking a series of thunderclap-blows to nearby opponents simultaneously that deal multiple instances of Electro DMG. The final attack deals massive AoE Electro DMG.
The swiftest technique in Keqing's personal arsenal is fast enough to bring stars crashing down.
Passive Talents
Thundering Penance
Aristocratic Dignity
Land's Overseer
Trulla Cementarii
1Thundering Might
2Keen Extraction
This effect can only occur once every 5s.
3Foreseen Reformation
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
4Attunement
5Beckoning Stars
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
6Tenacious Star
Effects triggered by Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, Elemental Skills and Elemental Bursts are considered independent entities.
Character Ascension
Talent Upgrade (All 3 Talents)
Total Materials Required
5,377,500
Cor Lapisx168
Vajrada Amethyst Sliverx1
Vajrada Amethyst Fragmentx9
Vajrada Amethyst Chunkx9
Vajrada Amethyst Gemstonex6
Teachings of Prosperityx9
Guide to Prosperityx63
Philosophies of Prosperityx114
Crown of Insightx3
Whopperflower Nectarx36
Shimmering Nectarx96
Energy Nectarx129
Lightning Prismx46
Ring of Boreasx18Spiral Abyss Statistics
Usage Rate (Constellation)
Usage Rate (Characters, Weapons, Artifacts)
Builds
Builds
Keqing (Non-Aggravate Keqing) | Build
Character Guide • Build: Keqing | Update Date: 10/21/2023 | Editor: ._.samantha._.
• Best Weapon(s):
Best in slot in drip and in combat. High base ATK, CRIT DMG and a powerful passive that Keqing can easily trigger.
Kagotsurube Isshin
This sword from Kazuha's story quest is the best true F2P option. Use this if you can't afford to get The Black Sword or Lion's Roar.
• Replacement Weapon(s):
5-star options that all rank very closely in terms of Keqing's damage output. Summit Shaper is the worst of the lot and requires a shield to make full use of, but is still better than 4-star options even if you don't have a shield.
Aquila Favonia, The Black Sword, Lion's Roar
Aquila is only an option because of its 5-star statline, but it is noticeably worse than all other 5-stars. The Black Sword is the go-to in this bracket if you can get it as it has a high CRIT Rate substat and a decent passive. Lion's Roar can be better (and is generally stronger with refines) if you can maintain full uptime on its passive, although it does not fall off too much even without full uptime unless you constantly remove Electro from the enemy.
• Second Best Artifact Set:
• Main Stats Priority
<goblet> Electro DMG Bonus
<circlet> CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
• Substats Priority
CRIT DMG
ATK%
• Talent Priority
2) Normal Attack: Yunlai Swordsmanship
3) Elemental Skill: Stellar Restoration
• Notes:
Keqing (Physical DPS) | Build
Character Guide • Build: Keqing | Update Date: 08/22/2022 | Editor: Pneuma#0003
• Best Weapon(s):
Both of these options rank closely as the best in slot for Physical Keqing, although Primordial Jade Cutter pulls ahead significantly with external ATK buffers such as Bennett or Sara due to its massive CRIT Rate substat.
• Replacement Weapon(s):
Ordered in terms of potency, these 5-star options are all decent choices for Physical Keqing. Mistsplitter Reforged is the worst of the three because this build does not take advantage of its Elemental DMG bonuses; Summit Shaper without a shield is also slightly worse than Haran Geppaku Futsu.
The Black Sword, Prototype Rancour
The Black Sword is generally better if you can afford it. Prototype Rancour, the free option, is not too far behind and can improve very slightly with refinements, but it is not recommended to use your billets in that manner.
• Best Artifact Set:
• Main Stats Priority
<goblet> Physical DMG Bonus
<circlet> CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
• Substats Priority
CRIT DMG
ATK%
• Talent Priority
2) Elemental Burst: Starward Sword
3) Elemental Skill: Stellar Restoration
• Notes:
Keqing (Aggravate Keqing) | Build
Character Guide • Build: Keqing | Update Date: 01/13/2024 | Editor: ._.samantha._.
• Best Weapon(s):
General statstick with everything she needs and a fully usable passive.
Lions Roar
Great 4 star option
Iron Sting
Best Craftable option available
Harbinger of Dawn
If maintained, beats all 4 star options and loses to only the above three 5 star options.
• Replacement Weapon(s):
Other functional 5 star statsticks
The Black Sword, Wolf Fang
Great option too, but both battle pass weapons
• Best Artifact Set:
• Second Best Artifact Set:
• Main Stats Priority
<goblet> Electro DMG Bonus%
<circlet>CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate
• Substats Priority
Elemental Mastery
CRIT DMG
CRIT Rate
• Talent Priority
2) Elemental Burst: Starward Sword
2) Elemental Skill: Stellar Restoration
Synergies
Keqing | Team Composition and Synergy
Character Guide • Synergy: Keqing | Update Date: 01/24/2025 | Editor: ._.samantha._.
Namecard
Keqing: Lightning Stiletto
Namecard style. It was originally invented to just test out one's surroundings and climb to high places, really...
Special Dish
Survival Grilled Fish
Outfits
Piercing Thunderbolt
DefaultKeqing's outfit. A formidable-looking dress made using luxurious materials.
Opulent Splendor
Keqing's formal wear. Amidst the beautiful dawn of the Lantern Rite, the threads weaved by days of hard work intertwine into a light yet magnificent appearance.
Rex Lapis has brought prosperity and plenty to Liyue Harbor, and his rule and majesty have long passed into show and song, much to the delight of the people. But for someone in such proximity to a god, Keqing seems to lack the requisite respect the most. "Hmph. Let's be real here, but does Morax really know everything?" The Liyue Qixing deal with the day-to-day happenings in the Harbor, whether great or small, while Rex Lapis only descends once a year. While history has shown that following Morax's lead has been the right call, Keqing believes that humans should have their pride and that their views deserve equal consideration. As such, she often advocates different opinions from Rex Lapis, and is the first to put such views into practice. Her radical actions have seen stellar results, but they have also attracted murmurings of opprobrium among those devoted to Rex Lapis. As Keqing sees it, such opposition are the excuses of those who have grown complacent under the aegis of their deity, and who cannot consider the future of humanity of their own accord. But someone must walk on the front line of the epoch and create a new path with their own hands — and the Yuheng star is determined to do her part in this endeavor.
I am Keqing, Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing. We live in an era of change, as the old order that has existed for a thousand years is about to be rewritten. Join me. Let us bear witness to this historical moment together.