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Rarity	(5-Star Standard)
Element	Cryo
Weapon	Sword
Best Role	Pure Healer / Clam Driver
Stat Priority	ATK% > ER > Healing Bonus
Tier	B (Invincible Healer)

Qiqi is the zombie herb gatherer of Bubu Pharmacy. While her kit lacks particle generation and utility buffs, she boasts the highest raw healing output in the game. When equipped with the Ocean-Hued Clam set, she converts her massive overhealing into respectable AoE Physical damage.

Pros

Unrivaled healing output (basically immortality).
Best user of Ocean-Hued Clam (easy 30k bubbles).
Fast Normal Attacks make her a surprisingly good Driver.
C6 provides a full team revive (Spiral Abyss clutch).

Cons

Zero particle generation (Major Energy issues).
Very long skill cooldown (30s).
Offers no buffs (ATK/EM/DMG) to the team.
Cryo application is slow and inconsistent.

Quick Guide (TL;DR)

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

Best Artifact: 4pc Ocean-Hued Clam (Turns healing into DMG).
Alt Artifact: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith (ATK Buffer - Niche).
Best Weapon: Sacrificial Sword (Mandatory for E uptime).
Alt Weapon: Skyward Blade or Favonius Sword (Energy).
F2P Weapon: Amenoma Kageuchi (Craftable).
Main Stats: SANDS: ER% or ATK% | GOBLET: ATK% | CIRCLET: Healing Bonus.
Talent Priority: Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill > Normal Attack.
Top Team: Qiqi + Furina + Fischl + Beidou (Taser Driver).

Pro Tip: Qiqi generates NO energy particles. You almost always want an Energy Recharge Sands or a Battery teammate (like Raiden or Rosaria) to use her 80-cost burst consistently.

Ascension & Talent Materials

Category	Material Name	Source
Ascension	Violetgrass	Liyue Cliffs / Bubu Pharmacy
Boss Drop	Hoarfrost Core	Cryo Regisvine (Mondstadt)
Talent Books	Teachings of Prosperity	Taishan Mansion (Mon/Thu/Sun)

Talent Breakdown & Mechanics

Elemental Skill: Adeptus Art: Herald of Frost

Herald of Frost: Summons an orb that orbits the active character. It deals Cryo DMG periodically and heals the active character based on Qiqi's ATK.
Particle Issue: This skill generates 0 Energy Particles. This is Qiqi's biggest flaw.
Cooldown: Lasts 15s, Cooldown 30s. This huge gap (50% uptime) is why Sacrificial Sword is vital to reset the CD.

Elemental Burst: Adeptus Art: Preserver of Fortune

Cost: 80 Energy | Cooldown: 20s
Fortune-Preserving Talisman: Marks enemies with a Talisman for 15s.
Vampirism: When the Active Character hits a marked enemy, they restore HP based on Qiqi's ATK. This allows your DPS to heal themselves by attacking, making them nearly invincible.

Passive: A Glimpse into Arcanum

Talisman Application: When Qiqi hits enemies with Normal/Charged attacks, she has a 50% chance to apply a Talisman for 6s. This allows her to heal the team without using her Burst, which is crucial given her energy issues.

Talent Priority Order:

Elemental Burst (Level 8) - Primary Talisman source.
Elemental Skill (Level 8) - Passive healing.
Normal Attack (Level 1) - Ignore unless playing "Driver Qiqi".

Stat Requirements & ER Thresholds

Qiqi scales on ATK, but without ER, she cannot burst. Balance is key.

Team Context	Weapon	ER Requirement
Solo Cryo (No Battery)	Sacrificial Sword	220% - 240%
Solo Cryo (No Battery)	ATK Weapon (Flute)	260%+ (Unrealistic)
With Raiden Shogun	Sacrificial Sword	160% - 180%

Substat Priority:

Energy Recharge (Until requirements met - very important)
ATK% (Increases Healing)
Flat ATK
CRIT Rate (Only if using Favonius Sword)

Best Artifacts Comparison

Set Name	Role	Reasoning
4pc Ocean-Hued Clam	BiS	Qiqi overheals massively. This set converts that overhealing into a Physical Damage bubble that pops for ~30k damage every 3.5s. It gives her meaningful DPS.
4pc Tenacity of the Millelith	ATK Buffer	Her Skill (Orb) hits periodically, keeping the ATK buff active. Only works if you are in melee range. Weaker than Clam usually.
2pc ATK / 2pc ER	Budget	If you don't have a full Clam set, mix these to balance her stats.

Weapon Rankings

Weapon	Type	Performance	Notes
Sacrificial Sword (R3+)	ER%	S+	Resets her 30s Skill cooldown. Essential for maintaining Clam bubble damage and healing uptime.
Skyward Blade	ER%	S	High Base ATK (boosts healing) + ER. Good if you don't have Sac Sword or need Sac Sword on Xingqiu.
Favonius Sword	ER%	S (Battery)	Generates particles for the team. Requires building Crit Rate, which dilutes her healing/ATK stats slightly.
Amenoma Kageuchi	ATK%	A (F2P)	Inazuma Craftable. Refunds energy after Burst. High ATK stat makes her healing massive.

Constellation Value

Qiqi's constellations are generally considered weak, except for C6.

C1: Ascetics of Frost - (Energy) When the Herald of Frost hits an enemy marked by a Talisman, Qiqi regenerates 2 Energy. Helps slightly with her energy issues.
C2: Frozen to the Bone - (DPS Meme) Qiqi's Normal Attack DMG against enemies affected by Cryo is increased by 15%. Only useful for On-Field Driver builds.
C6: Rite of Resurrection - (The Revive) Using Elemental Burst revives all fallen party members and heals them to 50% HP. 15min Cooldown. A true "Get out of Jail Free" card for Abyss.

Verdict: Don't pull for cons. C0 is fine. C6 is a nice safety net.

Top Team Compositions

1. Qiqi Taser (Clam Driver)

Driver: Qiqi
Sub-DPS: Fischl / Yae Miko
Sub-DPS: Beidou / Xingqiu
Flex: Furina / Kazuha

Why it works: Qiqi attacks fast, driving Beidou/Xingqiu procs. Her massive healing maxes out Clam bubble damage (Physical) which is boosted by Superconduct (Electro+Cryo). She is unkillable.

2. Hyperfridge

Driver: Qiqi
Dendro: Nahida / Traveler
Hydro: Xingqiu / Yelan
Electro: Kuki Shinobu (EM)

Why it works: Qiqi applies Cryo to freeze enemies ("Fridge"), preventing Dendro from consuming Hydro too fast. This generates more Bloom seeds for Kuki to hyperbloom.

Rotations & Combos

Clam Support Rotation:
Qiqi E > Qiqi Q (Apply Talisman) > Swap to Main DPS

Tip: If using Sacrificial Sword, hit the enemy with E. If cooldown doesn't reset, hit a few times. Don't swap until you see the reset or particles (if C1).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Qiqi bad?
She was considered "bad" because late-game Genshin favored shields and buffs over raw healing. However, with Furina and Clam Set, Qiqi is actually a very strong, comfortable pick for clearing Abyss.

Qiqi vs. Diona/Charlotte?
Diona offers energy and shields (better utility). Charlotte offers teamwide healing and Cryo application (offensive). Qiqi offers immortality. If you die with Qiqi, it's a skill issue.

Data Source: KQM Standards. Last Updated: December 2025

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