Katerina Kuznetsov
Character profile
Lore
Meta
- Title: Crimson Bloom
- Birthday: 27 February
- Association: Inazuma
- Affiliation: Yashiro Commission
- Constellation: Draco Ventus
- Element: Cryo
- Release: 2026-06-13
- Chinese voice actor: Qin Yi
- Japanese voice actor: Yoko Hikasa
- English voice actor: Erica Hart
- Korean voice actor: Park Eun-seo
Base Stats
- Base HP: 1211
- Base ATK: 28
- Base DEF: 57
- CRIT Rate: 14.4%
- CRIT DMG: 62.2%
- Extra: Energy Recharge +48
Why This Character Is Good
Abilities
- Normal Attack - Crimson Sequence: Performs up to 5 strikes with sword techniques. Charged Attack consumes stamina to release a stronger Cryo strike.
- Elemental Skill - Crimson Sigil (CD 8s): Marks nearby enemies with a sigil, dealing Cryo DMG and granting a short team buff tied to Freeze.
- Elemental Burst - Bloom Manifest (Cost 60): Unleashes sustained Cryo damage in an area and amplifies the on-field character reaction damage for 12s.
Talent Values
- Normal Attack (Lv.10): 182% total combo multiplier
- Elemental Skill (Lv.10): 320% Cryo DMG
- Elemental Burst (Lv.10): 710% Cryo DMG
- Passive Bonus: +15% Elemental DMG Bonus for 10s
Passive Talents
- A1: Triggering Freeze grants Katerina Kuznetsov 20 Elemental Mastery for 8s (max 3 stacks).
- A4: After using Elemental Burst, all party members gain 12% Cryo DMG Bonus for 10s.
- Utility: Expedition time in Inazuma is reduced by 25%.
Constellations
- C1 Crimson Opening: Elemental Skill gains 1 additional charge.
- C2 Bloom Oath: Burst duration increases by 3s and grants 15% Cryo RES shred.
- C3 Refined Motion: Elemental Skill level +3.
- C4 Tactical Convergence: Party gains 80 Elemental Mastery for 8s after Burst cast.
- C5 Everbright Form: Elemental Burst level +3.
- C6 Crimson Zenith: Normal and Charged Attacks gain infusion and deal bonus Cryo DMG based on Elemental Mastery.
Food Specialty
- Katerina Kuznetsov's Traveler Lunch: Increases CRIT Rate for all party members by 12% for 300s.
Ascension Cost
- Mora: 2092530
- Hero's Wit: 419
- Boss Drops: 50
- Local Specialty: 172
- Common Drops: 18
Ascension Materials
- Lieutenant Insignia
- Silent Catalyst For Epoch
- Radiant Filament Beyond Covenant
- Silver Raven Insignia
- Vayuda Turquoise Sliver
Talent Materials
- Chaos Oculus
- Vajrada Amethyst Sliver
- Shivada Jade Sliver
- Radiant Resin For Tides
- Radiant Filament Beyond Covenant
Build Suggestions
- Artifact: Echoes Of Liyue - Katerina Kuznetsov needs uptime, reaction consistency, and burst scaling, all supported by this set.
- Recommended Weapon: Radiant Horizon (Sword, ★★★★) - Option 1 fits Cryo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Melt damage windows.
Weapons
- Radiant Horizon (Sword, ★★★★): Option 1 fits Cryo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Melt damage windows.
- Ancient Compass (Sword, ★★★★): Option 2 fits Cryo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Melt damage windows.
- Silent Refrain (Sword, ★★★★): Option 3 fits Cryo teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Melt damage windows.
Teammates
- Nilou (Support): Nilou adds value as Support because As a Support, Nilou helps stabilize team tempo around Melt.
- Celeste Beaumont (Main DPS): Celeste Beaumont adds value as Main DPS because Celeste Beaumont slots well into Cryo teams thanks to steady pressure and Melt triggers.
- Manekina (Sub-DPS): Manekina adds value as Sub-DPS because Manekina keeps Superconduct uptime high while rotating as a Sub-DPS.