Which Claymore is Best for Kaveh in Genshin Impact?
The best claymore for Kaveh in Genshin Impact depends largely on your preferred playstyle and team composition. However, the Mailed Flower, a 4-star claymore obtained during a limited-time event, stands out as an excellent all-rounder choice due to its synergy with Kaveh’s kit. This weapon grants Elemental Mastery as its primary stat, further boosting it with its passive. Other viable options include Makhaira Aquamarine for similar EM-focused builds and the Skyward Pride, a 5-star claymore offering substantial Energy Recharge for easier burst uptime, which is key to Kaveh’s Dendro infusion and core-related damage boosts.
Understanding Kaveh’s Kit and Scaling
Before diving into specific weapon recommendations, it’s crucial to understand how Kaveh works. Kaveh is a 4-star Dendro Claymore character, designed to be an on-field DPS, particularly within Bloom-focused teams. His playstyle revolves around triggering and utilizing Dendro Cores. His Elemental Burst infuses his attacks with Dendro, increasing the DMG of cores, and further his Normal, Charged, and Plunging attacks boost his Elemental Mastery by 25 when hitting enemies, stacking up to 100 EM. Critically, Kaveh heals himself based on his Elemental Mastery when damaged by Dendro Cores including Hyperbloom and Burgeon, making him a somewhat self-sufficient character.
His kit also scales off of Elemental Mastery primarily, making it an important stat to boost through artifacts and weapons. While attack power contributes to his damage, his emphasis on EM makes it the priority stat. His healing is also tied to EM making it extra valuable.
Top Claymore Choices for Kaveh
Given Kaveh’s reliance on Elemental Mastery and Energy Recharge, the following claymores make the most sense:
Mailed Flower
This 4-star weapon is a standout due to its synergy with Kaveh. Its primary stat is Elemental Mastery, which directly boosts his damage and healing. The passive ability further increases Elemental Mastery and Attack after triggering an elemental reaction or landing his skill. The increased attack can be useful if he hits enemies when not having his burst active, for example. These are all very beneficial stats to Kaveh. The fact that it was a free-to-play (F2P) weapon makes it an even better choice for many players.
Makhaira Aquamarine
Another excellent 4-star option, Makhaira Aquamarine also provides Elemental Mastery as its main stat. Its passive further boosts EM and increases the ATK of the wearer based on their EM, also buffing their nearby team-mates. This makes it a great choice for teams where Kaveh is the main on field driver in a reaction based team.
Skyward Pride
A 5-star option, Skyward Pride is ideal if you are struggling to get his burst up. Its primary stat provides Energy Recharge, ensuring his burst is available more often. Its passive increases all damage dealt and creates a powerful blade attack after using a burst, boosting his overall damage. While its emphasis isn’t on EM, the increased burst uptime and damage it provides compensates well for the lower overall EM. If you have this weapon, it will be a great option for him.
Other Claymore Considerations
- Wolf’s Gravestone: While often considered the best claymore in general, its passive is less useful for Kaveh as he scales better with EM and energy recharge than attack power.
- Akuoumaru: Good for players who use him in a hypercarry style team with other characters who need a large amount of energy.
- Favonius Greatsword: A good choice for energy recharge, providing extra energy particles to the party when his normal or charged attacks crit.
- Rainslasher: This claymore provides elemental mastery, but its passive is only useful when affected by Hydro or Electro, limiting its usefulness.
Prioritizing Claymores for Kaveh
- Mailed Flower: Best all-around due to its EM focus and easy access for those who claimed it during its event.
- Makhaira Aquamarine: Another excellent option focusing on EM, especially good if you wish to use him as a main carry.
- Skyward Pride: Ideal for burst consistency due to its high energy recharge.
- Wolf’s Gravestone: Strong for teams that use attack scaling, but less of a priority.
- Favonius Greatsword: Useful for a support Kaveh due to its energy generation for the team
- Akuoumaru: Good for hypercarry teams.
- Rainslasher: Situationally useful due to EM stat but it is generally not recommended for Kaveh.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is Kaveh a DPS or support character?
Kaveh is primarily a Dendro DPS unit, best suited for on-field play. His kit revolves around maximizing his Dendro damage, especially with Bloom reactions. He does not do a great job in a support role due to his kit needing to be used on field.
2. What artifact sets are best for Kaveh?
The top artifact sets for Kaveh are Flower of Paradise Lost, Deepwood Memories, and Gilded Dreams. A four-piece Deepwood Memories set is great for any team because it boosts Dendro damage and reduces the Dendro Resistance of enemies. Flower of Paradise Lost is ideal for teams using bloom reactions. Gilded Dreams is an all-round set that boosts EM.
3. Is Kaveh’s Constellation 6 (C6) good?
Yes, Kaveh’s C6 is very strong and significantly boosts his damage output. It allows his Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks to deal increased Dendro damage when his burst is active. This greatly benefits teams that revolve around Kaveh as an on-field DPS.
4. How does Kaveh’s Elemental Mastery scaling work?
Kaveh’s kit is heavily reliant on Elemental Mastery. During his Burst, his Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks increase his Elemental Mastery by 25 when hitting enemies, maxing at 100 EM. This means his damage output and self healing will scale based on his EM.
5. Does Kaveh need Energy Recharge?
Yes, Energy Recharge is important for Kaveh, as his Elemental Burst is central to his damage output and Dendro infusion. Having a higher energy recharge means you will have access to it more frequently. This can be obtained through weapon choice, artifacts, or by having a battery character on the team.
6. What team compositions are good for Kaveh?
Kaveh excels in Bloom, Hyperbloom, and Burgeon team comps. Some examples are: Kaveh, Xingqiu, Kokomi, and Nahida for Bloom; Kaveh, Xingqiu, Kuki Shinobu, and Nahida for Hyperbloom; or Kaveh, Xingqiu, Bennett, and Thoma for Burgeon. These teams can be changed and have a multitude of other characters who can be used.
7. Can Kaveh heal himself?
Yes, Kaveh heals himself when he takes damage from Dendro Cores (including Burgeon and Hyperbloom). The amount of healing is based on his Elemental Mastery, making it an important stat for him.
8. Is Kaveh better than Collei?
While both are Dendro characters, they serve different roles. Kaveh is primarily a DPS, whereas Collei functions as a more supportive sub DPS. The best one to use will depend on what your team needs.
9. What is the best 4-star weapon for Kaveh?
The Mailed Flower is the best 4-star weapon for Kaveh due to its Elemental Mastery focus and synergistic passive. Makhaira Aquamarine is another good alternative for the same reason.
10. Is Kaveh a good character to invest in?
Kaveh is a decent option if you enjoy his playstyle and like to build teams around the Bloom reaction. However, other characters like Alhaitham and Nahida may offer better performance for certain teams. If you want to play him, he can absolutely do well.
11. Is Kaveh older than Alhaitham?
Yes, Kaveh is older than Alhaitham. Alhaitham is approximately 2 years younger than Kaveh.
12. Do Kaveh and Alhaitham work well together?
Despite their different personalities, Kaveh and Alhaitham can actually function very well on the same team as they cover each other’s weaknesses. But they work best as main DPS and support respectively, and they can not both main DPS on a team.
13. Is Kaveh based on a real-life figure or myth?
Kaveh is based on the Persian mythological figure Kāveh the Blacksmith, who led a revolt against a tyrannical ruler.
14. What is the best stat to focus on for Kaveh?
Elemental Mastery is the most important stat for Kaveh, as it boosts both his damage and self-healing. Energy Recharge is also important for burst uptime, while attack power is not as important.
15. Is Wolf’s Gravestone a good Claymore on Kaveh?
While Wolf’s Gravestone is a powerful claymore, it’s not the best choice for Kaveh. Its passive and base attack are less synergistic with Kaveh, who benefits more from Elemental Mastery and Energy Recharge. It can be used on a team that requires more attack power, if you have no other options.
By carefully considering these factors, you can choose the claymore that best complements your Kaveh and your desired team composition.