Keqing

Lore

The Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing. Has much to say about Rex Lapis' unilateral approach to policymaking in Liyue - but in truth, gods admire skeptics such as her quite a lot.

Meta

• Title: Driving Thunder
• Birthday: 20 November
• Association: Liyue
• Affiliation: Liyue Qixing
• Constellation: Trulla Cementarii
• Element: Electro
• Release: 2020-09-28
• Chinese voice actor: Su Wan
• Japanese voice actor: Kana Ueda
• English voice actor: Erica Hart
• Korean voice actor: Park Eun-seo

Base Stats

• Base HP: 1211
• Base ATK: 26
• Base DEF: 57
• CRIT Rate: 14.4%
• CRIT DMG: 62.2%
• Extra: Electro DMG Bonus +48

Why This Character Is Good

Keqing excels as a Healer by maintaining Electro uptime and forcing reliable Superconduct windows.

Keqing rewards timing-based combos: weave Normal Attacks between Skill and Burst to maintain buffs and trigger Superconduct.

Abilities

• Normal Attack - Silent Sequence: Performs up to 5 strikes with sword techniques. Charged Attack consumes stamina to release a stronger Electro strike.
• Elemental Skill - Silent Sigil (CD 12s): Marks nearby enemies with a sigil, dealing Electro DMG and granting a short team buff tied to Superconduct.
• Elemental Burst - Bloom Manifest (Cost 80): Unleashes sustained Electro damage in an area and amplifies the on-field character reaction damage for 12s.

Talent Values

• Normal Attack (Lv.10): 196% total combo multiplier
• Elemental Skill (Lv.10): 440% Electro DMG
• Elemental Burst (Lv.10): 710% Electro DMG
• Passive Bonus: +20 Elemental Mastery for 8s

Passive Talents

• A1: Triggering Superconduct grants Keqing 20 Elemental Mastery for 8s (max 3 stacks).
• A4: After using Elemental Burst, all party members gain 12% Electro DMG Bonus for 10s.
• Utility: Expedition time in Liyue is reduced by 25%.

Constellations

• C1 Silent Opening: Elemental Skill gains 1 additional charge.
• C2 Bloom Oath: Burst duration increases by 3s and grants 15% Electro 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 Silent Zenith: Normal and Charged Attacks gain infusion and deal bonus Electro DMG based on Elemental Mastery.

Food Specialty

• Keqing's Moonlight Bento: Restores 34% HP and regenerates 1900 HP.

Ascension Cost

• Mora: 2092530
• Hero's Wit: 419
• Boss Drops: 54
• Local Specialty: 168
• Common Drops: 36

Ascension Materials

• Vayuda Turquoise Sliver
• Lieutenant Insignia
• Celestial Seal Under Thunder
• Handguard
• Scarlet Catalyst For Verdure

Talent Materials

• Celestial Seal Under Thunder
• Verdant Seal Under Reverie
• Hallowed Crystal Of Veil
• Radiant Catalyst For Thunder
• Moonlit Core Of Embers

Build Suggestions

• Artifact: Echoes Of Sumeru - Keqing needs uptime, reaction consistency, and burst scaling, all supported by this set.
• Recommended Weapon: Shattered Edge (Sword, ★★★★★) - Option 1 fits Electro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Superconduct damage windows.

Weapons

• Shattered Edge (Sword, ★★★★★): Option 1 fits Electro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Superconduct damage windows.
• Burnished Edge (Sword, ★★★★): Option 2 fits Electro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Superconduct damage windows.
• Radiant Refrain (Sword, ★★★★★): Option 3 fits Electro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Superconduct damage windows.

Teammates

• Colette Moreau (Sub-DPS): Colette Moreau adds value as Sub-DPS because As a Sub-DPS, Colette Moreau helps stabilize team tempo around Overloaded.
• Xiao Tao (Main DPS): Xiao Tao adds value as Main DPS because Xiao Tao offers consistent value as a Main DPS, especially during Quicken windows.
• Traveler Pyro (Shielder): Traveler Pyro adds value as Shielder because Traveler Pyro slots well into Electro teams thanks to steady pressure and Hyperbloom triggers.