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| Rarity | (5-Star) |
| Element | Cryo |
| Weapon | Sword |
| Best Role | Freeze Main DPS |
| Stat Priority | CRIT DMG > ATK% > ER > CRIT Rate |
| Tier | S (The Freeze Queen) |
Kamisato Ayaka is the Shirasagi Himegimi and the gold standard for Cryo DPS. Famous for her "blender" Elemental Burst which deals massive ticking damage, she excels in Perma-Freeze teams where she can lock enemies in place and delete them instantly. Her alternate sprint gives her 100% Cryo uptime.
Pros
- Highest front-loaded burst damage in the game.
- Freeze teams offer incredible safety and crowd control.
- Very F2P friendly (Amenoma Kageuchi is amazing).
- Alternate sprint makes overworld traversal over water easy.
- Doesn't rely on Bennett, freeing him for other teams.
Cons
- Burst can miss moving/unfreezable bosses easily.
- Standard dash feels clunky to some players (Alternate Sprint).
- Highly dependent on freezing enemies for Crit Rate (Blizzard set).
- Requires good energy management without Amenoma.
Quick Guide (TL;DR)
If you don't have time for the math, here is the cheat sheet.
- Best Artifact: 4pc Blizzard Strayer (Uncontested BiS).
- Alt Artifact: 2pc Blizzard + 2pc ATK% (Only for bosses).
- Best Weapon: Mistsplitter Reforged (Signature) or Haran Geppaku.
- F2P Weapon: Amenoma Kageuchi (Craftable - R5 is highly recommended).
- Main Stats: SANDS: ATK% | GOBLET: Cryo DMG | CIRCLET: CRIT DMG.
- Talent Priority: Elemental Burst > Normal Attack > Elemental Skill.
- Top Team: Ayaka + Shenhe + Kazuha + Kokomi (Premium Freeze).
Pro Tip: Don't overcap Crit Rate! With 4pc Blizzard Strayer (+40% vs Frozen) and Cryo Resonance (+15%), Ayaka gets 55% FREE Crit Rate. You only need about 30-45% Crit Rate on her stats screen. Focus everything else on Crit DMG and ATK.
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| Category | Material Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension | Sakura Bloom | Inazuma (Narukami Island) - Needs Electro |
| Boss Drop | Perpetual Heart | Perpetual Mechanical Array (Inazuma) |
| Talent Books | Teachings of Elegance | Violet Court (Tue/Fri/Sun) |
| Common Mob | Handguards | Nobushi / Kairagi |
Talent Breakdown & Mechanics
Alternate Sprint: Kamisato Art: Senho
- Cryo Infusion: When Ayaka reappears from her dash, she applies Cryo to nearby enemies and infuses her attacks with Cryo for 5s.
- Gameplay Loop: You must dash every 5 seconds to keep your weapon infused. This also grants you 18% Cryo DMG Bonus (Ascension 4 Passive).
Elemental Burst: Kamisato Art: Soumetsu
- The Blender: Unleashes a snowstorm that moves forward, slashing enemies repeatedly. Deals 19 cuts + 1 bloom damage.
- Snapshot: The damage of the entire burst is calculated based on Ayaka's stats at the moment of casting. If you are standing in Bennett's circle or have Kazuha's buff when you press Q, the entire storm keeps that buff even if it expires.
- Freeze Interaction: The storm pushes small enemies away. Freezing them locks them in place, ensuring every single tick of damage hits. This is why Freeze is mandatory.
Elemental Skill: Kamisato Art: Hyouka
- Launcher: Deals AoE Cryo DMG and launches small enemies.
- Buff: Grants 30% Normal and Charged Attack DMG bonus for 6s (Passive).
- Particles: Generates 4-5 particles. Use this to battery your Burst.
Talent Priority Order:
- Elemental Burst (Level 10) - 60-70% of her total damage.
- Normal Attack (Level 9) - For Charged Attack spam.
- Elemental Skill (Level 8) - Good nuke, but lower priority.
Stat Requirements & ER Thresholds
Ayaka is burst-reliant (80 Cost). Missing a burst rotation results in massive DPS loss. Amenoma Kageuchi lowers these requirements significantly.
| Weapon | Team Context | ER Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Amenoma Kageuchi (R5) | Double Cryo | 100% - 110% (Base) |
| Mistsplitter / Other 5* | Double Cryo (w/ Battery) | 130% - 140% |
| Mistsplitter / Other 5* | No Battery / Solo Cryo | 160%+ (Not recommended) |
Substat Priority:
- Energy Recharge (Until requirement met - critical)
- CRIT DMG (Stack as much as possible, 200%+)
- ATK% (Aim for 2000+)
- CRIT Rate (Stop at ~45%)
Best Artifacts Comparison
| Set Name | Role | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| 4pc Blizzard Strayer | BiS | Provides +40% Crit Rate vs Frozen enemies. Combined with Cryo Resonance (+15%), you get 55% Free Crit Rate. Unbeatable. |
| 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate | Burst Support | Viable if you use Ayaka solely as a Burst bot and struggle with energy, but lower damage ceiling than Blizzard. |
| 2pc Blizzard / 2pc ATK | Unfreezable Bosses | Against bosses that cannot be frozen, 4pc Blizzard loses value. This mix is consistent but requires higher Crit Rate stats. |
Weapon Rankings
| Weapon | Type | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mistsplitter Reforged | CRIT DMG | S+ | Signature. Provides massive Elemental DMG bonus. Ayaka easily maintains all 3 stacks (Infused Normal Attack -> Burst). |
| Amenoma Kageuchi (R5) | ATK% | S (F2P God) | Inazuma Craftable. Refunds huge amounts of energy after burst. Allows you to ignore ER stats completely. Often beats 5-star weapons like Aquila/Skyward. |
| Finale of the Deep (R5) | ATK% | A+ | Fontaine Craftable. Higher damage ceiling than Amenoma IF you have a healer (Kokomi/Charlotte) to clear the Bond of Life, but requires ER stats. |
| Haran Geppaku Futsu | CRIT Rate | S | Ayato's sword. Good stat stick, but be careful not to overcap Crit Rate with Blizzard Strayer. |
Constellation Value
Ayaka is complete at C0. Her constellations are pure damage increases.
- C2: Blizzard Blade Seki no To - (Damage/AoE) Burst creates 2 additional smaller whirlwinds dealing 20% damage each. Adds massive AoE coverage and shield breaking. ~30% DPS increase.
- C4: Ebb and Flow - (Shred) Enemies damaged by Burst have their DEF decreased by 30%. This is a rare multiplier that boosts the entire team's damage. Extremely powerful.
- C6: Dance of Suigetsu - (Frontload) Every 10s, Charged Attack DMG is increased by 298%. Gives her a "mini-nuke" charged attack, great for speedrunning small waves.
Verdict: C0 is perfect. C2 and C4 are the best stopping points for whales.
Top Team Compositions
1. Premium Freeze (Shenhe)
- Main DPS: Ayaka
- Buffer: Shenhe
- Anemo: Kazuha
- Hydro: Kokomi / Mona
Why it works: Shenhe buffs Ayaka's Quills. Kazuha boosts Elemental DMG. Kokomi applies hydro and holds Thrilling Tales (TTDS) + Tenacity. Ayaka snapshots all these buffs into her burst for apocalyptic damage.
2. F2P Freeze
- Main DPS: Ayaka
- Battery: Rosaria / Kaeya / Diona
- Anemo: Sucrose
- Hydro: Barbara / Xingqiu
Why it works: Functional version of the premium team. Rosaria generates particles. Sucrose shreds RES (VV). Barbara applies hydro at close range (Ayaka is melee anyway).
Rotations & Combos
Premium Rotation:Shenhe Hold E Q > Kazuha E Q > Kokomi E > Ayaka Dash -> N1 -> E -> Q > Ayaka N2C Spam
Explanation: You must Dash -> N1 (Normal Attack) before Q to ensure you apply Cryo for Kazuha to swirl/buff (if it wore off) and to gain Mistsplitter stacks if you have it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Freeze vs. Bosses?
Ayaka struggles slightly against unfreezable bosses because they can move out of her burst. However, her raw damage is usually high enough to brute force them. Against bosses, Amenoma value drops slightly and ER value rises (less particles from enemies).
Finale of the Deep or Amenoma?
Amenoma Kageuchi is generally preferred for comfort (no ER needed). Finale of the Deep has a higher damage ceiling but forces you to build ER artifacts and requires a healer to clear the Bond of Life.
Data Source: KQM Standards. Last Updated: December 2025
