The Definitive Build & Analysis

Rarity	(5-Star)
Element	Pyro
Weapon	Catalyst
Best Role	On-Field Pyro Driver
CV Priority	CRIT > ATK% > EM > ER
Tier	A (Mono Pyro Specialist)

Klee is the Spark Knight who specializes in heavy AoE Pyro damage. While she has a reputation for being clunky, mastering her animation cancels turns her into a relentless "Machine Gun" of explosions. She excels in Mono Pyro teams where her raw damage and staggering capabilities shine.

Quick Guide (TL;DR)

If you don't have time for the math, here is the cheat sheet.

Best Artifact: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames (General) or 2pc ATK / 2pc Pyro.
Alt Artifact: 4pc Lavawalker (Mono Pyro) or 4pc Marechaussee Hunter (Furina).
Best Weapon: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds (Movement Speed helps kiting).
F2P Weapon: Dodoco Tales (Best Event Weapon) or The Widsith (RNG God).
Main Stats: SANDS: ATK% | GOBLET: Pyro DMG | CIRCLET: CRIT Rate/DMG.
Talent Priority: Normal Attack > Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst.
Top Team: Klee + Xiangling + Bennett + Kazuha (Mono Pyro).

Pro Tip: Klee's Normal Attacks can be animation canceled by holding forward while tapping attack. This technique (Machine Gun Klee) significantly increases her attack speed.

Talent Breakdown & Mechanics

Normal Attack: Kaboom!

Explosive Flowers: Klee's normal attacks deal AoE Pyro DMG.
Pounding Surprise (Passive): Normal attacks have a 50% chance to grant an Explosive Spark. This Spark makes her next Charged Attack cost 0 Stamina and deal 50% increased damage.
Usage: Never use a Charged Attack without a Spark. The stamina cost is too high.

Elemental Skill: Jumpy Dumpty

The Bomb: Klee throws a bomb that bounces 3 times.
The Mines: After the 3rd bounce, it splits into 8 small mines. These mines explode on enemy contact.
Synergy: Kazuha and Sucrose can suck these mines up and group them onto enemies for massive burst damage. (Venti cannot pull them).

Elemental Burst: Sparks 'n' Splash

Cost: 60 Energy | Cooldown: 15s
Mechanic: Summons sparks that auto-attack enemies.
The Limitation: The burst ends immediately if Klee leaves the field. You must commit to keeping her on-field for the full duration.
Battery: When Klee crits during her burst, she regenerates 2 Energy for the entire party. This makes her an excellent battery for Mono Pyro teams.

Talent Priority Order:

Normal Attack (Level 10) - Primary damage source.
Elemental Skill (Level 9) - Significant nuke damage.
Elemental Burst (Level 8+) - Sustained DPS.

Stat Requirements & ER Thresholds

Klee gains energy when she crits, so in Mono Pyro teams, her ER requirements are quite low.

Team Context	ER Requirement
Mono Pyro (3 Pyro Units)	100% - 115%
Vaporize (Solo Pyro)	130% - 140%
Burgeon Driver	Max EM Focus

Substat Priority:

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG (Target 70/160+)
ATK%
Elemental Mastery (Only for Vape/Burgeon)
Energy Recharge (Low priority in Mono Pyro)

Best Artifacts Comparison

Set Name	Role	Reasoning
4pc Crimson Witch of Flames	General / Vape	Standard BiS. Klee can stack the 2-piece effect (up to 2 stacks) and benefits from reaction damage.
4pc Lavawalker	Mono Pyro	Often overlooked, but gives a massive 35% DMG bonus against enemies affected by Pyro. Best for Mono Pyro teams.
2pc ATK / 2pc Pyro	Flexible	Easiest to farm. Very competitive if substats are better than 4pc sets.

Weapon Rankings

Weapon	Type	Performance	Description
Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds	CRIT Rate	S	Signature-ish. High Base ATK and Crit Rate. The 10% movement speed is huge for her clunky dodging.
Kagura's Verity	CRIT DMG	S	Excellent stat stick. Klee can stack the passive with her two skill charges.
The Widsith	CRIT DMG	A+ (R5)	At R5, this beats 5-star weapons if you get the right buff. The 10s uptime aligns with her burst duration.
Dodoco Tales	ATK%	A (F2P)	Event exclusive. Perfectly matches her playstyle (Normal hits buff Charged hits). Aesthetically perfect.

Constellation Value

Klee's C2 makes her one of the few sources of DEF Shred in the game.

C1: Chained Reactions - (RNG) Abilities have a chance to trigger extra damage. Often steals Vaporize reactions, making it a DPS loss in Vape teams, but good in Mono Pyro.
C2: Explosive Frags - (Top Tier) Mines reduce enemy DEF by 23%. This is a rare multiplier that buffs the entire team's damage significantly. Makes Klee a viable support.
C4: Sparkly Explosion - (Nuke) If you swap Klee out during her burst, she deals 555% AoE Pyro DMG. Great for speedruns.

Verdict: C0 is fine. C2 is her best constellation for team utility.

Top Team Compositions

1. Mono Pyro (The Standard)

Driver: Klee
Sub-DPS: Xiangling
Buffer: Bennett
Grouper: Kazuha

Why it works: Klee applies too much Pyro to Vaporize consistently. Instead, we embrace it. Kazuha swirls Pyro (buffing Klee and Xiangling), Bennett buffs everyone, and Klee batteries Xiangling while driving damage.

2. Kleerina (Forward Vape)

Main DPS: Klee
Hydro: Furina
Healer: Baizhu / Bennett
Anemo: Kazuha / Xianyun

Why it works: Furina's Hydro application is slow enough that Klee often overtakes it, but Furina's buff is massive. Klee's constant attacks stack Fanfare well if you have a team healer.

Rotations & Combos

Machine Gun Klee (Normal Attack Cancel):
Hold Forward (W) > Tap Attack > Wait for arm swing > Tap Attack.
Result: Klee stutters forward, throwing bombs extremely fast.

Jump Cancel (Charged Attack):
N1 (Normal) > Charged Attack > Jump immediately after the laser appears.

Standard Combo (Stamina Safe):
N2C (Normal x2 -> Charged) or N1C (Normal -> Charged) to fish for Sparks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Klee considered clunky?
Her range is short, her Charged Attacks consume stamina and knock small enemies away (making you chase them), and her animations are long unless you cancel them manually.

Is she better than Hu Tao/Yoimiya?
For pure single-target boss killing? No. But Klee shines in heavy AoE situations and provides more team energy generation than almost any other Pyro DPS.

Data Source: KQM Standards. Last Updated: December 2025

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