{"id":224189,"date":"2025-06-03T01:41:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T01:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=224189"},"modified":"2025-06-03T01:41:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T01:41:32","slug":"what-does-kaeya-c1-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What does Kaeya C1 do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#What_does_Kaeya_C1_do\" title=\"What does Kaeya C1 do?\">What does Kaeya C1 do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#About_Kaeya\" title=\"About Kaeya\">About Kaeya<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Background\" title=\"Background\">Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Abilities\" title=\"Abilities\">Abilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Constellations\" title=\"Constellations\">Constellations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#What_is_the_best_constellation_for_Kaeya\" title=\"What is the best constellation for Kaeya?\">What is the best constellation for Kaeya?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#What_does_Kaeyas_elemental_burst_do\" title=\"What does Kaeya&#8217;s elemental burst do?\">What does Kaeya&#8217;s elemental burst do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Who_does_Kaeya_have_a_crush_on\" title=\"Who does Kaeya have a crush on?\">Who does Kaeya have a crush on?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Is_Kaeya_of_royal_blood\" title=\"Is Kaeya of royal blood?\">Is Kaeya of royal blood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#What_is_Kaeyas_skin_tone\" title=\"What is Kaeya&#8217;s skin tone?\">What is Kaeya&#8217;s skin tone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Which_sword_is_best_for_Kaeya\" title=\"Which sword is best for Kaeya?\">Which sword is best for Kaeya?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#What_happened_to_Kaeyas_eye\" title=\"What happened to Kaeya&#8217;s eye?\">What happened to Kaeya&#8217;s eye?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Is_Venti_C1_bad\" title=\"Is Venti C1 bad?\">Is Venti C1 bad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Is_C1_Xiao_good\" title=\"Is C1 Xiao good?\">Is C1 Xiao good?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Is_C1_Klee_good\" title=\"Is C1 Klee good?\">Is C1 Klee good?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Is_Kaeya_Constellation_worth_it\" title=\"Is Kaeya Constellation worth it?\">Is Kaeya Constellation worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#How_strong_is_Kaeyas_shield\" title=\"How strong is Kaeya&#8217;s shield?\">How strong is Kaeya&#8217;s shield?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Is_Kaeya_worth_leveling_up\" title=\"Is Kaeya worth leveling up?\">Is Kaeya worth leveling up?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Who_is_the_strongest_sword_character_in_Genshin_Impact\" title=\"Who is the strongest sword character in Genshin Impact?\">Who is the strongest sword character in Genshin Impact?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Is_Kaeya_a_sadist\" title=\"Is Kaeya a sadist?\">Is Kaeya a sadist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#What_is_Kaeyas_real_name\" title=\"What is Kaeya&#8217;s real name?\">What is Kaeya&#8217;s real name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Who_is_Kaeyas_real_father\" title=\"Who is Kaeya&#8217;s real father?\">Who is Kaeya&#8217;s real father?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/#Does_Kaeya_not_have_an_eye\" title=\"Does Kaeya not have an eye?\">Does Kaeya not have an eye?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Kaeya_C1_do\"><\/span>What does Kaeya C1 do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Kaeya&#8217;s <strong>C1<\/strong>, also known as his first constellation, provides a <strong>15% crit rate bump<\/strong> to his normal and charged attacks when fighting enemies who are weak to <strong>Cryo damage<\/strong>. This significant increase in crit rate makes Kaeya a formidable <strong>Sub-DPS<\/strong> character, especially when paired with his <strong>Elemental Burst<\/strong>, which summons <strong>icicles<\/strong> to deal <strong>Cryo DMG<\/strong> to enemies. <\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Kaeya\"><\/span>About Kaeya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background\"><\/span>Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kaeya is a <strong>4-Star Cryo Sword<\/strong> character in Genshin Impact, known for his charming and confident personality. He hails from the <strong>Alberich Clan<\/strong>, a clan not of royal lineage that once ruled as regents in <strong>Khaenri&#8217;ah<\/strong>. Kaeya has <strong>olive skin<\/strong> and <strong>light blue eyes<\/strong>, with one of his eyes covered by a <strong>gold-trimmed black eyepatch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abilities\"><\/span>Abilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kaeya&#8217;s <strong>Elemental Burst<\/strong> creates <strong>icicles<\/strong> that revolve around him, dealing <strong>Cryo DMG<\/strong> to enemies in their path. His <strong>shield<\/strong> absorbs damage equal to <strong>30% of his Max HP<\/strong> and lasts for <strong>20s<\/strong>, with a <strong>250% efficiency<\/strong> against <strong>Cryo DMG<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constellations\"><\/span>Constellations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kaeya&#8217;s constellations are essential to his build, with <strong>C1<\/strong> and <strong>C6<\/strong> being the most important for a <strong>Sub-DPS<\/strong> build. <strong>C1<\/strong> increases his crit rate, while <strong>C6<\/strong> buffs his <strong>Elemental Burst<\/strong>. For a <strong>Main DPS<\/strong> build, <strong>C2<\/strong> is also beneficial.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_constellation_for_Kaeya\"><\/span>What is the best constellation for Kaeya?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best constellation for Kaeya depends on his build. For a <strong>Sub-DPS<\/strong> build, <strong>C1<\/strong> and <strong>C6<\/strong> are the most important, while <strong>C2<\/strong> is also beneficial for a <strong>Main DPS<\/strong> build.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Kaeyas_elemental_burst_do\"><\/span>What does Kaeya&#8217;s elemental burst do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kaeya&#8217;s <strong>Elemental Burst<\/strong> summons <strong>icicles<\/strong> that revolve around him, dealing <strong>Cryo DMG<\/strong> to enemies in their path.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_does_Kaeya_have_a_crush_on\"><\/span>Who does Kaeya have a crush on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kaeya&#8217;s flirting dialogue suggests that he may be <strong>bisexual<\/strong>, with some fans speculating that he has a crush on <strong>Sara<\/strong> and <strong>Albedo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kaeya_of_royal_blood\"><\/span>Is Kaeya of royal blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, Kaeya is not of royal blood. He hails from the <strong>Alberich Clan<\/strong>, a clan that once ruled as regents in <strong>Khaenri&#8217;ah<\/strong> but is not of royal lineage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Kaeyas_skin_tone\"><\/span>What is Kaeya&#8217;s skin tone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kaeya has <strong>olive skin<\/strong>, which is often described as <strong>tanned<\/strong> or <strong>brown<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_sword_is_best_for_Kaeya\"><\/span>Which sword is best for Kaeya?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Skyward Blade<\/strong> is a popular choice for Kaeya, providing a <strong>Base Attack<\/strong> boost and a desirable substat.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened_to_Kaeyas_eye\"><\/span>What happened to Kaeya&#8217;s eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kaeya&#8217;s right eye is functional, but it is implied to have a <strong>scar<\/strong> due to being wounded by <strong>Diluc<\/strong> during their battle after <strong>Crepus&#8217;<\/strong> death.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Venti_C1_bad\"><\/span>Is Venti C1 bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Venti C1<\/strong> is not considered good, as it is not often used in his build.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_C1_Xiao_good\"><\/span>Is C1 Xiao good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>C1 Xiao<\/strong> provides an extra <strong>Elemental Skill<\/strong> charge, allowing him to easily regain his <strong>Burst<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_C1_Klee_good\"><\/span>Is C1 Klee good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>C1 Klee<\/strong> significantly increases her overall <strong>DPS<\/strong>, making it a desirable constellation for her build.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kaeya_Constellation_worth_it\"><\/span>Is Kaeya Constellation worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, getting <strong>Kaeya Constellations<\/strong> is worth it, especially <strong>C2<\/strong>, which provides a significant boost to his abilities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_strong_is_Kaeyas_shield\"><\/span>How strong is Kaeya&#8217;s shield?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kaeya&#8217;s shield absorbs damage equal to <strong>30% of his Max HP<\/strong> and lasts for <strong>20s<\/strong>, with a <strong>250% efficiency<\/strong> against <strong>Cryo DMG<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kaeya_worth_leveling_up\"><\/span>Is Kaeya worth leveling up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, Kaeya is a strong <strong>DPS<\/strong> character and is worth leveling up, especially for players who want a reliable <strong>Sub-DPS<\/strong> or <strong>Main DPS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_strongest_sword_character_in_Genshin_Impact\"><\/span>Who is the strongest sword character in Genshin Impact?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The strongest sword character in Genshin Impact is <strong>Kazuha<\/strong>, followed closely by <strong>Xingqiu<\/strong> and <strong>Ayaka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kaeya_a_sadist\"><\/span>Is Kaeya a sadist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, Kaeya is depicted as <strong>sadistic<\/strong> in his interactions with his troops and enemies.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Kaeyas_real_name\"><\/span>What is Kaeya&#8217;s real name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kaeya&#8217;s real name is <strong>Kaeya Alberich<\/strong>, and he is voiced by <strong>Josey Montana McCoy<\/strong> in English.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Kaeyas_real_father\"><\/span>Who is Kaeya&#8217;s real father?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kaeya&#8217;s father is <strong>Crepus Ragnvindr<\/strong>, who adopted him and raised him as his own son.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Kaeya_not_have_an_eye\"><\/span>Does Kaeya not have an eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, Kaeya does not have a missing eye. He wears an <strong>eyepatch<\/strong> over his right eye, which is functional but has a <strong>scar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does Kaeya C1 do? Kaeya&#8217;s C1, also known as his first constellation, provides a 15% crit rate bump to his normal and charged attacks when fighting enemies who are weak to Cryo damage. This significant increase in crit rate makes Kaeya a formidable Sub-DPS character, especially when paired with his Elemental Burst, which summons &#8230; <a title=\"What does Kaeya C1 do?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-does-kaeya-c1-do\/\" aria-label=\"More on What does Kaeya C1 do?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-224189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/224189","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=224189"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/224189\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=224189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=224189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=224189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}