Klee: The Spark Knight and Her Arsenal
Let’s talk about Klee, the Spark Knight of Mondstadt! This tiny terror loves explosions. She is a Main DPS in Genshin Impact. Equipping her correctly is crucial for her fiery power. Building Klee needs precision and boom-boom-bakudan!
Weaponry for Mondstadt’s Mischief-Maker
Choosing Klee’s weapon is like picking a bomb. Klee’s damage scales off ATK. Prioritize catalysts that enhance her attack power. Here are the best options:
Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds: Klee’s Top Tier Choice
For the best, get Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds. This 5-star catalyst suits her well. It boosts her attack. Use Lost Prayer for maximum damage output. It acts like her personal nuke launcher.
Dodoco Tales: Klee’s Signature Storybook
Dodoco Tales is tied to Klee, and with good reason! If you played during the Midsummer Island Adventure in Version 1.6, you likely have this gem. It’s her signature weapon and fits her thematic style in battle.
Kagura’s Verity: A Dance of Destruction
Kagura’s Verity is another 5-star option for Klee, providing a good Crit DMG bonus. It enhances Elemental Skill damage, which suits Klee’s explosive style. Think of it as upgrading from fireworks to a pyrotechnic display.
Other Notable Catalysts for Klee:
The mentioned options are great, but other catalysts can work well, depending on your resources:
- Tulaytullah’s Remembrance
- Memory of Dust: This 5-star option can deal damage, especially with shield .
- Solar Pearl: A solid 4-star choice. Solar Pearl increases Crit Rate and boosts Elemental Skill and Burst damage, ensuring consistent damage output.
Artifacts: Dressing Klee for Explosive Success
Now that Klee is armed, let’s discuss artifacts! The right artifacts can boost Klee’s damage and make her more formidable.
Crimson Witch of Flames: Embrace the Pyro Power
The Crimson Witch of Flames is generally Klee’s best artifact set. There are two builds:
- 2-piece Crimson Witch + 2-piece Gladiator’s Finale (or Shimenawa’s Reminiscence): A balanced build with Pyro DMG Bonus and ATK%, making it versatile for various teams.
- 4-piece Crimson Witch of Flames: Perfect for teams focused on Elemental Reactions, boosting reaction damage significantly, making Klee a reaction-based nuke.
Klee’s Explosive Abilities and Constellations
Understanding Klee’s abilities and constellations refines your strategy.
ATK Scaling: The Core of Klee’s Damage
Klee’s abilities scale off ATK. Stacking ATK on her through weapons and artifacts is vital. More ATK = bigger booms!
Constellation C1: Sparks of Brilliance
Klee’s Constellation 1 (C1) is worth it. C1 adds a ive that boosts her DPS. It enhances rapid hits that deplete enemy health. C1 Klee shows a noticeable damage increase. It adds more sparks to her bombs.
Klee: Beyond the Battlefield – Fun Facts!
Klee isn’t only about explosions. She is complex and adorable! Here are fun facts about Mondstadt’s sparkliest knight:
Klee’s Age: A Subject of Debate
How old is Klee? That’s a mystery! Some say she’s around 5-8 years old, while others suggest 10-12 based on maturity. She’s still a kid who enjoys bombs.
Dodoco: Klee’s Furry Friend
Have you noticed the bunny on Klee’s backpack? That’s Dodoco! Dodoco resembles a white rabbit with a teardrop tail fading into brown. It’s more than decoration; it’s Klee’s cherished friend.
Klee’s Culinary Kryptonite: Crabs!
Klee has dislikes. She hates Mondstadt crabs! “I hate, hate, hate Mondstadt’s crabs!” she proclaims. Their sideways scuttle or shells may be the reason crabs are off her menu.
Klee’s Eyes: A Sparkly Detail
Klee’s eye color isn’t clear here, but parallels to Klee Kai dogs show they have striking blue eyes. It fits a vibrant character like Klee.
Klee: Main DPS and Positioning Prowess
Klee is a Main DPS. Build your team around *her*. She leads the charge as the explosion expert.
Positioning is Key for Klee
Using Klee requires good positioning. She has one of the shortest ranges among Catalyst s. Her small size limits her range. Proper positioning maximizes damage and avoids enemy attacks.
Mappa Mare: The Versatile Catalyst
Now let’s discuss another catalyst: Mappa Mare. It’s not Klee’s best weapon, yet it’s a versatile 4-star option, forgeable and F2P-friendly.
Mappa Mare: Elemental Mastery and More
Mappa Mare boasts an Elemental Mastery substat of 110 at max level and a Base Attack of 565 at max level. This appeals to characters relying on Elemental Reactions.
Mappa Mare’s ive: Elemental DMG Bonus
Mappa Mare has a ive: Triggering an Elemental Reaction gives an 8% Elemental DMG Bonus for 10 seconds, stacking 2 times. This means a big damage boost by triggering reactions for reaction-heavy teams.
Mappa Mare’s Versatility: Beyond Klee
Mappa Mare shines on various other Catalyst characters:
Yae Miko: Dendro Team Synergy
Yae Miko gains from Mappa Mare, especially in Dendro teams. The Elemental Mastery boosts her reaction damage, and the ive is easy to trigger with Dendro reactions.
Nahida: The Dendro Archon’s Forgeable Friend
Nahida views Mappa Mare as arguably her best forgable weapon. She loves Elemental Mastery, and the ive stacks easily by triggering reactions.
Lisa: Electro Reactions Amplified
Lisa will benefit from Mappa Mare as well. Its Elemental Mastery and DMG bonus synergy well with Electro-charged and Superconduct reactions.
Sucrose: An Anemo Enabler
Sucrose benefits from Mappa Mare. It helps her as an Elemental Mastery buffer and reaction enabler. It’s a solid choice for her kit.
Mona: Maximizing Burst Potential
For Mona, Mappa Mare helps maximize her Elemental Burst effectiveness. The Elemental DMG bonus adds a nice boost to her damage output against enemies.
Think carefully before falling for her hydro illusions.
Mappa Mare vs. The Competition
How does Mappa Mare compare to other weapons?
Mappa Mare vs. Prototype Amber
The query “Mappa Mare or Prototype Amber?” often emerges, especially for characters like Sangonomiya Kokomi, or “Mualani.” Prototype Amber focuses on healing and HP, while Mappa Mare highlights damage and Elemental Mastery. The optimal choice varies by role and team composition.
Mappa Mare vs. Magic Guide
For low-cost options, Magic Guide competes well against Mappa Mare in specific situations. Especially against Hydro or Electro-affected foes, it shows 3-star weapons can be surprisingly effective with good strategy.
Mappa Mare vs. Sacrificial Fragments
Sacrificial Fragments is another strong choice leaning on Elemental Mastery. The main difference is in their ives: Mappa Mare boosts damage, while Sacrificial Fragments impacts cooldown, allowing more skill use. Base your decision on damage priority or skill frequency.
Mappa Mare vs. The Widsith
Interestingly, obtaining the 24% Elemental DMG bonus from Mappa Mare can rival The Widsith, a popular 4-star gacha weapon. This reveals Mappa Mare’s strong damage output potential for a craftable weapon.
Other Weapons of Note in Genshin Impact
Let’s look at other notable weapons in Genshin Impact across various types:
Starcaller’s Watch for Citlali
For Citlali, Starcaller’s Watch is her clear best BiS weapon. This 5-star catalyst provides a huge 365 Elemental Mastery and a 28% DMG buff to the active character. Perfect for Citlali builds focusing on reactions.
Sapwood Blade for Nilou
Sapwood Blade stands out as Nilou’s top 4-star weapon, requiring Refinement to truly excel. It provides a Dendro DMG Bonus and buffs Elemental Mastery, aligning with Nilou’s Bloom playstyle.
Sacrificial Jade and Ring of Yaxche for Mualani
For “Mualani,” the standout 4-star sword choices are Sacrificial Jade and Ring of Yaxche.
- Sacrificial Jade (Battle ): Mualani’s best 4-star weapon, but be wary of a potential Crit Rate overcap due to its high Crit Rate substat.
- Ring of Yaxche (Craftable): This is her best F2P option, giving HP% and a Normal Attack DMG bonus, great for HP-scaling s.
Iron Sting: Early Game Excellence
Iron Sting is praised as an effective early-game weapon. Its Elemental Mastery substat and DMG buff ive maintain effectiveness into later stages. Easy to craft and refine, it remains accessible for most players.
A Thousand Floating Dreams for Sub-DPS Catalysts
A Thousand Floating Dreams is a 5-star catalyst designed for sub-DPS characters who trigger Elemental Reactions. Fits characters like Nahida perfectly, as it’s nearly her signature weapon.
Flowing Purity: A Craftable Fontaine Catalyst
With Version 4.0, Flowing Purity, a 4-star craftable catalyst, became available. Its diagrams can be obtained from Estelle in Fontaine, and it can be forged at any Teyvat blacksmith. A solid addition to forgeable weapons.
Engulfing Lightning for Raiden Shogun
Engulfing Lightning stands as Raiden Shogun’s top 5-star weapon. This limited weapon is focused on Energy Recharge, key for her playstyle. At R1 and Level 90, it enhances her burst and energy cycling potential.
Amenoma Kageuchi for Kamisato Ayaka
Amenoma Kageuchi is Kamisato Ayaka’s best F2P weapon. This craftable sword ensures consistent Energy Recharge while boosting Elemental Burst damage. An excellent choice for Ayaka.
The Catch: Free and Formidable
The Catch is a standout among free-to-play weapons. Obtainable via fishing and refinable to max level this way, it competes with 5-star weapons at R5. Its Burst DMG and Burst Crit Rate bonuses are remarkable for Burst-focused characters.
Starseeker (Unreleased) for Keqing
Keqing’s anticipated “signature weapon” was “Starseeker.” Despite leaks, it remains unreleased in Genshin Impact. It might be a weapon lost in development, a “star” that never shone.
Character-Specific Weapon and Build Considerations
Now, let’s dive into specific characters and their weapon/build details:
Citlali: Constellation Synergy
Citlali’s Constellation 1 (C1) boosts Elemental Mastery. After party trigger Frozen or Melt, Citlali gains extra Stellar Blades every 8 seconds. This complements reaction-focused builds and weapons like Starcaller’s Watch.
Mualani’s Signature Weapon: Surf’s Up
Mualani’s “Surf’s Up,” a 5-star sword, has an impressive 88.2% Crit DMG as a base stat. Its effect increases Max HP by 20% and grants stacks of “Scorching Summer” after using an Elemental Skill, enhancing Normal Attack DMG. Ideal for her kit.
Lisa’s Energy Recharge Needs
Lisa’s Energy Recharge (ER) needs differ based on her role. Off-field DPS Lisa requires about 220% ER without an energy battery like Fischl, while on-field Lisa needs closer to 150% ER, again without Fischl. Adjust her ER according to her team role.
Raiden Shogun’s Weapon Priority
Engulfing Lightning is Raiden Shogun’s BiS weapon because of its focus on Energy Recharge. It complements her kit, allowing consistent bursts and energy maintenance.
Kamisato Ayaka’s F2P Excellence
Amenoma Kageuchi remains Ayaka’s top F2P weapon, providing enough damage and energy sustainability for consistent Cryo application and burst uptime.
Amber: The Original Traveler’s Guide
Amber? As the first character Travelers meet in Teyvat, she holds significance. Often underestimated, with the right build and team, Amber excels in specific areas like Pyro application or puzzle solving.
Other Genshin Weapon and Build Tidbits
Let’s close with some valuable Genshin weapon and build insights:
What Klee Scales Off Of (Reiterated)
To clarify: Klee’s abilities scale off ATK. Stack that ATK!
Best 4-Star Forgeable Weapon? Debatable.
The “best” 4-star forgeable weapon varies by character and role. However, Mappa Mare, Amenoma Kageuchi, Iron Sting, and Prototype Amber are consistently viable choices.
Strongest Genshin Weapon Overall? Context Matters.
The “strongest” Genshin weapon does not exist. It’s contextual and depends on the character wielding it and team composition. A BiS weapon for one character might perform poorly for another.
Best 4-Star Catalyst: The Widsith Takes the Crown
Regarding DPS catalysts, The Widsith is the best 4-star option. It outperforms some 5-star options at higher refinements. Its random buffs create massive damage potential, yielding high-risk but high-reward situations.
Strongest Catalyst ? Another Debate.
The “strongest” catalyst also stirs debate. It hinges on playstyle, team synergy, and preference. Characters like Nahida, Yae Miko, Klee, and Wanderer (Scaramouche) often top the ranks as catalyst DPS or sub-DPS.
Rarest Sword: The Dark Iron Sword Mystery
The Dark Iron Sword stands as one of the rarest swords in Genshin Impact. It is no longer obtainable through normal means, except for one guaranteed copy from a specific NPC. Its unique Electro-themed description adds to its allure.
Elemental Mastery Deep Dive
Let’s explore Elemental Mastery (EM), vital for reaction teams:
Nahida’s EM Sweet Spot
Aim for around 800-1000 EM for Nahida. This maximizes her damage and buffing power. Don’t go beyond 1000 EM; diminishing returns apply. Balancing damage and buff potential is key.
Enemy EM: Fixed and Level-Independent
Good news for players: Enemy Elemental Mastery remains fixed and does not increase with levels. Your EM-focused builds will consistently perform well against any foe without worrying about their level.
There you go! A thorough guide covering weapons, characters, and builds in Genshin Impact, focusing particularly on Klee and Mappa Mare. Equip wisely,
and unleash your powers upon Teyvat!
