The best Genshin Impact Ayato build, Elemental Skill, Team Comp

Want to learn how to create the best build for Kamisato Ayato in Genshin Impact? Kamisato Ayato joined Genshin Impact’s playable roster in Version 2.6, as the long-awaited head of Inazuma’s Kamisato clan and older brother to popular character Ayaka. As a Hydro sword wielder he’s basically a 5-star version of Xingqiu, who himself has the distinction of being one of the game’s best 4-star characters, suitable to take on a variety of roles. Ayato is similarly versatile, capable of carrying off a DPS or support role with equal aplomb.

The best Genshin Impact Kamisato Ayato build

Best Genshin Impact Kamisato Ayato build for DPS or Hydro support
Best weapon: Haran Geppaku Futsu
Alternative: The Black Sword

Ayato’s strongest base talent is his Elemental Skill, but equip him with the right sword and he becomes a dab hand in normal melee combat as well. As is often the case with new characters, his ideal weapon is the Haran Geppaku Futsu, a new 5-star sword which debuted along with Ayato himself in Version 2.6. This sword could have been (and, realistically, probably was) designed with Ayato’s kit in mind: while he has it equipped, any character in the party using their Elemental Skill will stack Wavespike on Ayato for up to two stacks. Then, when Ayato uses his skill, Wavespike will be consumed to grant Rippling Upheaval, the effects of which will increase his normal attack DMG on a sliding scale for the next 8 seconds. Furthermore, Ayato will gain an across-the-board Elemental Damage bonus of at least 12% while he has this sword equipped.

Desirable though the Haran Geppaku Futsu is, it’s an admittedly tall order to equip a brand-new 5-star character with a brand-new 5-star weapon. While it’s nowhere near as flashy, The Black Sword makes for a far more obtainable 4-star alternative. With it equipped, Ayato’s normal and charged attacks will deal at least 20% more damage; and upon scoring a critical hit, he’ll regenerate his health to the tune of at least 60% of his attack stat. Not a bad deal by any means.

Best artifacts: Heart of Depth
Set bonuses:

2 pieces: Hydro DMG +15%
4 pieces: After using Elemental Skill, Normal and Charged ATK DMG +30% for 15 seconds
There’s a clear winner for Ayato’s best artifact set, since Heart of Depth feeds into his talents beautifully for increased damage that will basically remain in effect for as long as he’s on the field. If you can’t get hold of four pieces of the set straight away, however, the next best alternative is to stick on as many as you have alongside two pieces from any set that boosts normal attack (e.g. Gladiator’s Finale or Echoes of an Offering, both of which add 18% ATK as their two-piece set bonuses).

Unsurprisingly, you’ll want to prioritise many of the same areas when choosing which stats and substats you want to see on Ayato’s artifacts:

Circlet of Logos: CRITs
Sands of Eon: ATK
Goblet of Eonothem: Hydro DMG Bonus
Substats: CRITs and ATK
Talent priority: Kamisato Art – Kyouka (Elemental Skill)
Secondary: Kamisato Art – Korobi (Normal Attack)

It’s really worth developing all of Ayato’s talents, as there isn’t a dud in the bunch. However, I’ve recommended this priority based on the fact that this build focuses on his Elemental Burst a little bit less; although, if you’re leaning fully into his capacities as a Hydro support character, you can definitely put his Burst ahead of his Normal attack without sacrificing any of his strength. That being said, Ayato is one character I’d be quite happy to take the time and effort to triple crown.

Uses Of Ayato’s Elemental Skill

Ayato’s main source of damage comes his Elemental Skill which is considered as normal attack. For Main DPS Ayato, powering up the Elemental Skill will be the highest priority.

Provides Various Buffs

Upon using Elemental Skill, the damage that Ayato’s normal attacks will become Hydro AOE slashes that has an additional HP scaling. You will also gain resistance to interruption.

The Hydro Shadow Does NOT Attract Enemies Agro

Despite how it looks, the reflection that Ayato will leave upon using the skill will not attract enemies’ attention. However, it can explode and deal Hydro damage. It will also increase the buff from Elemental Skill when destroyed.

Uses Of Ayato’s Elemental Burst

Ayato’s Elemetal Burst gives consistent Hydro Damage at a large AOE. It has a similar range to Ganyu’s skill. People who plan to use Ayato as a support or Sub-DPS should focus on making his Elemental Burst strong.

Increases Normal Attack Damage

All characters that is within the AoE of Ayato’s Burst will have an increase in Normal Attack damage. The increase depends on the Talent Level. This is great for supporting and increasing the damage of Normal Attackers such as Yoimiya, Childe and Ayato himself.

GENSHIN IMPACT AYATO TEAM COMP

If you want to use Ayato as the main DPS, then pair him with characters like Yun-Jin, Yoimiya, or Hu-Tao for burst vaporise attacks. Or for a Pyro party Bennet and Xiangling are strong options. If, however, you’re after a freeze comp; Ganyu, Mona, and Ayaka are the best picks here – although this team lacks a healer, Mona can be swapped for Diona to provide shield and support to the rest of the team.

Does Kamisato Ayato have a vision?

Kamisato Ayato is well-versed in the combat art of the Kamisato clan similar to his sister, Ayaka. What sets the two siblings apart is their different visions with Ayato wielding a Hydro while Ayaka has a Cryo vision.

Is Ayato sword or claymore?

Ayato will be a hydro claymore character that can change to sword position with his essential expertise and Genshin Impact Ayato was planned dependent on Zhongli. Genshin Impact Ayato’s basic burst in his claymore structure will make a vortex that can pull adversaries in, and continually apply Hydro on the opponents.

What element is Kamisato Ayato?

In a tweet from the official Genshin Impact account, it’s confirmed that Kamisato Ayato uses the Hydro Element.

Who is skyward blade good for?

This weapon is a solid choice for characters like Bennett, Kaeya, and Qiqi, for example. If your Sword support character needs Energy Recharge, the Skyward Blade will be a good option. Still, the Skyward Blade is less desirable than most other 5-star weapons.