Learn how to put together the best Qiqi build
Want to learn how to create the best Qiqi build in Genshin Impact?The quiet, tiny Qiqi can barely reach the counter at Bubu Pharmacy, where she works as a herb gatherer. Don’t be fooled by her size, though — the Cryo Sword user is actually a zombie who’s a hundred or so years old. Despite her forgetfulness and undead status, she makes a great addition to any team as a healer.
This guide will show you how to create the best Qiqi build inGenshin Impact. Below we’ll cover everything you need to know about Qiqi, including wishing, weapons, artifacts, ascension materials, talents, abilities, team composition, and constellations.
How to build Qiqi as healer support in Genshin Impact
Alternatives:Skyward Blade, The Flute, Favonius Sword
If you’ve pulled enough times to have Qiqi on your team, chances are you’ll have pulled at least oneSacrificial Swordalong the way. This easily obtainable 4-star Sword just so happens to be Qiqi’s best weapon thanks to its Energy Recharge and its chance of ending Qiqi’s Elemental Skill cooldown. If you don’t have the Sacrificial Sword, though, you’ll be able to gain Energy Recharge through theFavonius Sword(or the 5-starSkyward Bladeif you’re feeling fancy!) as well.
Qiqi’s healing capacity scales off of her ATK, meaning that equipping Qiqi with an ATK-oriented weapon can help heal your team.The Fluteis a great option for this, as it’s relatively obtainable and also deals a great amount of ATK DMG to enemies after landing 5 hits.
Alternatives:Ocean Hued Clam, Maiden Beloved
Equipping Qiqi with a 4-pieceTenacity of the Millelithset is your best bet, as it will boost Qiqi’s HP by 20% and grant a 20% ATK bonus to all party members upon hitting an opponent with an Elemental Skill. However, it’s worth noting that this set doesn’t focus on Qiqi’s healing, so only equip the Tenacity of the Millelith set if you’re willing to trade out a potential increase in Qiqi’s healing for an ATK boost.
TheOcean Hued Clamset is a much better alternative if you’re looking to increase Qiqi’s healing abilities while also dealing some bonus damage. As a 4-piece set, the Ocean Hued Clam will grant you a 15% Healing Bonus. Additionally, healing a character in your party with Qiqi will summon a Sea-Dyed Foam, which will explode and deal DMG based on the amount of HP recovered by Qiqi’s healing.
Finally, if you’re looking to exclusively focus on Qiqi’s healing, theMaiden Belovedset is the way to go. This healing-focused set boosts your Healing Effectiveness by 15% and increases healing by 20% upon using a Skill or Burst as a 4-piece set. Regardless of what set you’re using, here are our recommended stats and substats for a healer support Qiqi build:
Qiqi’sElemental Burstwill be carrying the weight of her healing and DMG, so you’ll want to prioritize leveling this talent up first. HerElemental Skill, however, also heals and deals DMG and proves to be a very useful talent, so let this one closely follow her Burst in level. On the other hand, feel free to mostlyignore her Normal Attack— it isn’t likely you’ll be using this talent unless you’re up for the challenge of building Qiqi as a main DPS. Here are all of Qiqi’s talents:
5* alternative:Keqing replacing Razor as main DPS
Qiqi is a healer, so it isn’t likely that you’ll be building a team around her — she can fit into almost any team. However, this team composition is a great option for Qiqi if you’re looking to take advantage of Elemental Resonance buffs. Having two Cryo characters (Qiqi andKaeya) will cause your team to be affected by Electro for 40% less time and increase CRIT Rate against enemies affected by Cryo for 15%. On the other hand, having two Electro characters (RazorandFischl) will allow your team to be affected by Hydro for 40% less time and allow the Superconduct, Overloaded, and Electro-Charged reactions to generate Electro Elemental Particles.
If you’re looking to spice up this team a bit, swapping out Razor for a 5-star DPS can work as well — any DPS is great, but we’d recommendKeqingorRaiden Shogunso you can keep that handy Electro Elemental Resonance bonus. Don’t worry about this too much, though, as Razor is a great DPS despite his 4-star rarity.
To fully ascend Qiqi, you’ll need:
Looking to round up these materials? Fighting the Cryo Regisvine will grant you Shivada Jade and Hoarfrost Cores, while fighting Samachurls will grant you Scrolls. As for Violetgrass, you’ll be able to find these flowers growing on cliffs in Liyue.
To fully level up one of Qiqi’s talents, you’ll need:
To triple crown Qiqi’s talents, you’ll need to collect all of these materials three times over.Good luck! You’ll be able to pick up Prosperity books at the Taishan Mansion domain on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays. As always, Scrolls can be obtained by fighting Samachurls. You’ll also be able to gain Tails of Boreas by defeating Andrius in Wolvendom’s Wolf of the North Challenge. Finally, if you’re hoping to crown any of Qiqi’s talents, you can do so with Crowns of Insight earned through limited-time events or by making offerings to the Frostbearing Tree and the Sacred Sakura.
Unfortunately, Qiqi’s only strong Constellation is herConstellation 6, so we’d either recommend leaving Qiqi without any Constellations or, if you’re dedicated enough to go through the turmoil of wishing for a standard banner 5-star character, wishing all the way to Constellation 6. If you’re dedicated enough to choose the latter route, Qiqi will gain the ability to resurrect her teammates. Admittedly, it’s easier to useBarbarato fill this role — her Constellation 6 also unlocks resurrection and she’s a lot easier to obtain — but if you decide to go for Qiqi’s Constellations instead, here’s what you’ll get:
Qiqi is a permanent character on the Standard Wishbanner, meaning you’ll be able to get her at any time despite her 5-star rarity. Sadly, there’s no way to guarantee you’ll be able to add her to your team — your best bet is just to keep track of yourpityand to keep wishing on the Standard Wish Banner or the Character Event Wish Banner.
If you’re planning on wishing for Qiqi, check outour guide on getting charactersto learn the best ways to prep, or ourGenshin Impact codes listto get some freePrimogems!
That’s all the info we’ve got on Qiqi! Why not check out ourGenshin Impact best characters tier listto see which other characters are good to wish for?
