Katerina Kuznetsov

Lore

Katerina Kuznetsov is known as the crimson bloom of Inazuma, admired for discipline in battle and careful command of Cryo.

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

Teams value Katerina Kuznetsov because their Main DPS toolkit keeps pressure high while sustaining Freeze consistency.

Katerina Kuznetsov rewards timing-based combos: weave Normal Attacks between Skill and Burst to maintain buffs and trigger Freeze.

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.