The head of the Kamisato Clan in Genshin Impact, Kamisato Ayato, is one of the most renowned names in Inazuma. He leads the Kamisato family once his family passes away, but only from the background. Meanwhile, the public face of the clan is none other than her sister, Ayaka.

The Kamisato siblings both wield Swords in battle. However, while Ayaka owns a Cryo Vision, Ayato has the softer version of Hydro. They’re also both DPS, which means people don’t typically use them together. However, considering Ayato is a great Hydro enabler, he can work well with his sister. Whether as a main DPS or sub-DPS, here’s the best Ayato build in Genshin Impact.

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Updated May 30, 2025, by Nahda Nabiilah: Kamisato Ayato is a versatile character in Genshin Impact. Players can use his Elemental Skill, and he’ll be able to carry his team’s DPS. On the other hand, Ayato also enjoys a decent off-field Hydro application, allowing him to operate as a Hydro enabler for other characters. As the game continues to receive updates and adds new content, this guide will be updated to include the best builds for Ayato in Genshin Impact.

Ayato Build In Genshin Impact

ayato build in genshin impact

Weapon

Artifact Set

Stats

  1. Haran Geppaku Futsu
  2. Primordial Jade Cutter
  3. Mistsplitter Reforged
  4. Uraku Misugiri
  5. Light of Foliar Incision
  6. Summit Shaper
  7. The Black Sword
  8. Kagotsurube Isshin
  9. Blackcliff Longsword
  10. Lion's Roar
  11. Skyward Blade
  • Echoes of an Offering
  • Heart of Depth
  • Nymph's Dream
  • Gladiator's Finale
  • Timepiece: ATK%
  • Goblet: Hydro DMG
  • Circlet: Crit DMG or Crit Rate
  • Sub-stat: Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK%, or Energy Recharge

Ayato Best Artifact In Genshin Impact

ayato best artifact in genshin impact

There are surprisingly plenty of artifact options for Ayato’s build in Genshin Impact. The artifact set made for Ayato is the Echoes of an Offering, since it greatly buffs Ayato’s Normal attacks while most of his DMG scales with it. However, its performance fluctuates based on its proccing, but if it procs on the proper average value, Echoes of an Offering is the best artifact option for Ayato in Genshin Impact.

Travelers can also build Ayato with the Heart of Depth or Nymph's Dream sets. Both artifact sets increase Hydro DMG when Ayato meets their passives’ requirements. If you don't want to farm artifacts, then go for Gladiator's Finale, which drops from boss fights. This set offers more damage with weapons that grant DMG% bonuses over ATK boosts.

Like any traditional 5-star DPS in Genshin Impact, build Ayato with ATK% on Timepiece, Hydro DMG on Goblet, and Crit DMG on Circlet. Focus on these stats and target them on his artifacts’ Sub-stats, and Ayato’s DPS will increase significantly.

Ayato Best Weapon In Genshin Impact

ayato best weapons in genshin impact

As a DPS, Swords with Crit stats will work nicely for Ayato's build in Genshin Impact. Haran Geppaku Futsu is Kamisato Ayato’s signature weapon, so it’s no surprise it ranks the highest among the other swords. The passive boosts Ayato’s Normal Attack, which is his main source of DMG. Following right behind is the Primordial Jade Cutter, which is generally considered to be one of the best swords in Genshin Impact. It offers a massive Crit Rate and additional HP. Ayato mildly scales with HP, so the addition is beneficial for both his HP and ATK scaling.

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Staying with 5-star weapons for their Crit value, build Ayato with Mistsplitter Reforged. It’s a great Sword for characters that deal stable Elemental hits. Summit Shaper also works since it gives Ayato a lot of ATK% as long as he’s shielded in Genshin Impact.

When it comes to picking Ayato’s 4-star weapons in Genshin Impact, there are tons of options to choose from. However, the best one is The Black Sword. It’s a Battle Pass weapon that grants Ayato a lot of Crit Rate and Normal attack DMG, especially on R5.

Ayato Talent Priority In Genshin Impact

ayato best talents in genshin impact

Ayato’s talent priority in Genshin Impact is Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst. Make sure not to upgrade Ayato’s Normal attack, as his Hydro hits (from Elemental Skill) use the multiplier from his Skill, making Normal Attack only useful to increasing his Physical DMG.

Ayato Talent Level Recommendation

  • Normal Attack: 1
  • Elemental Skill: 10
  • Elemental Burst: 10
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