Kachina, the young warrior of the Nanatzcayan

Rarity	(4-Star Free)
Element	Geo
Weapon	Polearm
Best Role	Nightsoul Support / Sub-DPS
Stat Priority	DEF > ER > CRIT
Tier	A (Natlan Support)

Kachina is a young warrior of the Children of Echoes. She introduces the Nightsoul mechanic to the 4-star roster. Her "Turbo Twirly" drill allows her to climb cliffs with ease and deal off-field Geo damage, making her the perfect F2P support for Natlan characters via the new artifact set.

Pros

Free Unit (Given in Natlan Archon Quest).
Best user of "Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City" (40% Elemental DMG Buff).
Excellent exploration (Climbs walls without stamina).
Easy to build (DEF scaling).
Consistent off-field Geo application.

Cons

Low personal damage multipliers.
Construct (Turbo Twirly) can be destroyed by bosses.
Requires Natlan teammates for full potential (Nightsoul Burst).
Burst cost (70) is high for the value it provides.

Quick Guide (TL;DR)

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

Best Artifact: 4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City (Mandatory Support).
Alt Artifact: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams (Personal DMG).
Best Weapon: Favonius Lance (Team Battery).
F2P Weapon: Footprint of the Rainbow (Craftable DEF).
Main Stats: SANDS: DEF% or ER | GOBLET: Geo DMG or DEF% | CIRCLET: CRIT Rate (Favonius) or DEF%.
Talent Priority: Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst > Normal Attack.
Top Team: Kachina + Mualani + Xilonen + Emilie (Natlan Team).

Pro Tip: The "Scroll" Trigger: To activate the 40% Elemental DMG buff from the Scroll set, Kachina must trigger a reaction (Crystallize) while in the Nightsoul state. Use her Skill (E), wait for a Crystal to form/reaction to happen, THEN swap.

Ascension & Talent Materials

Category	Material Name	Source
Ascension	Quenepa Berry	Natlan (Tepeacac Rise)
Boss Drop	Overripe Flamegranate	Gluttonous Yumkasaur Mountain King (Natlan)
Talent Books	Teachings of Conflict	Blazing Ruins (Wed/Sat/Sun)
Common Mob	Saurian Whistles	Saurian Warriors

Talent Breakdown & Mechanics

Elemental Skill: Go, Go Turbo Twirly!

Nightsoul's Blessing: Enters the Nightsoul state (60 points). Summons "Turbo Twirly."
Mount Mode (Hold): Kachina rides the drill. Can climb walls and cliffs indefinitely (consumes Nightsoul points instead of stamina).
Combat Mode (Tap): Deploys Turbo Twirly as a construct. It slams the ground periodically, dealing AoE Geo DMG based on DEF.
Note: This is a Geo Construct. It can be destroyed.

Elemental Burst: Time to Get Serious!

Cost: 70 Energy | Cooldown: 18s
Turbo Drill Field: Creates a field that increases Turbo Twirly's attack AoE and movement speed.
Deployment: If Turbo Twirly isn't on field, it is summoned.

Passive: Mountain Echoes

Geo DMG Bonus: When a party member triggers a "Nightsoul Burst" (Natlan mechanic), Kachina gains 20% Geo DMG Bonus for 20s.

Talent Priority Order:

Elemental Skill (Level 9) - Main damage source.
Elemental Burst (Level 8) - Buffs the skill.
Normal Attack (Level 1) - Ignore.

Stat Requirements & ER Thresholds

Kachina needs high DEF for damage and decent ER for burst uptime.

Team Context	Weapon	ER Requirement
Solo Geo (Support)	Favonius Lance	180% - 200%
Double Geo (w/ Xilonen)	Any	140% - 160%
Triple Geo (Mono)	Any	110% - 130%

Substat Priority:

DEF% (Damage Scaling)
Energy Recharge (Until requirement met)
CRIT Rate (For Favonius / Personal DMG)
CRIT DMG (Personal DMG)

Best Artifacts Comparison

Set Name	Role	Reasoning
4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City	BiS Support	Kachina can easily trigger Nightsoul Burst. This set gives 12% Elemental DMG to team, increasing to 40% after triggering a reaction in Nightsoul state. Unbeatable support.
4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams	Personal DPS	If you want Kachina to deal damage herself (e.g. Mono Geo), this gives max DEF/Geo stats.
4pc Golden Troupe	Skill DMG	Boosts Turbo Twirly damage by 70%. Good alternative if you don't need the team buff.

Weapon Rankings

Weapon	Type	Performance	Notes
Favonius Lance	ER%	S+ (Support)	Batteries herself and the team. Essential for ensuring smooth rotations for Mualani/Kinich.
Footprint of the Rainbow	DEF%	S (F2P)	Natlan Craftable. High DEF stat and increases DEF after using Skill. Perfect F2P stat stick.
Engulfing Lightning	ER%	S	Overkill on ER, but allows you to run DEF% Sands easily.

Constellation Value

Kachina is a complete support at C0, but C2 and C6 add significant value.

C1: Shards are Gems - (Energy) When picking up a shard, restores 3 Energy. Makes ER requirements lower.
C2: Never Leave Turbo Twirly Behind - (Nightsoul) When using Burst, regains 20 Nightsoul points. Essential for extended field time/climbing.
C6: This Time, I've Got To Win - (Shield Break) If the active character's shield breaks or is replaced, deals 200% DEF as AoE Geo DMG. Niche but strong burst.

Verdict: C0 is perfect for support. Don't chase cons unless you want more damage.

Top Team Compositions

1. Natlan Hypercarry Support

Main DPS: Mualani / Kinich
Support: Kachina (Scroll Set)
Sub-DPS: Emilie / Dehya
Healer/Flex: Bennett / Xilonen

Why it works: Kachina triggers Crystallize with her Skill while in Nightsoul state, activating the Scroll set's 40% DMG bonus for the Main DPS element. It's free damage.

2. Mono Geo

Main DPS: Noelle / Itto
Sub-DPS: Kachina
Buffer: Gorou
Flex: Chiori / Albedo

Why it works: Kachina counts as a Geo unit for Gorou's buffs. Her construct resonates. She deals decent off-field damage and batteries the team with Favonius.

Rotations & Combos

Scroll Support Rotation:
Main Element App > Kachina E (Trigger Crystallize) > Kachina Q > Swap to Main DPS

Tip: Ensure you see the Crystallize shard spawn before swapping off Kachina to guarantee the artifact buff activates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is she better than Zhongli?
No. Zhongli offers a shield and universal shred. Kachina offers DMG Bonus (via set) and off-field damage. They do different things. Kachina is better for Mualani/Kinich specifically.

Why DEF%?
Her damage scales purely on DEF. ATK% does almost nothing for her.

Data Source: Version 5.0 Live Data. Last Updated: December 2025

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