Keqing

Genshin Impact

Keqing

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

5-Star CRIT DMG Electro Sword Liyue Harbor

Keqing - Description

Character Details
Rex Lapis has brought prosperity and plenty to Liyue Harbor, and his rule and majesty have long passed into show and song, much to the delight of the people. But for someone in such proximity to a god, Keqing seems to lack the requisite respect the most.
"Hmph. Let's be real here, but does Morax really know everything?"
The Liyue Qixing deal with the day-to-day happenings in the Harbor, whether great or small, while Rex Lapis only descends once a year.
While history has shown that following Morax's lead has been the right call, Keqing believes that humans should have their pride and that their views deserve equal consideration.
As such, she often advocates different opinions from Rex Lapis, and is the first to put such views into practice.
Her radical actions have seen stellar results, but they have also attracted murmurings of opprobrium among those devoted to Rex Lapis.
As Keqing sees it, such opposition are the excuses of those who have grown complacent under the aegis of their deity, and who cannot consider the future of humanity of their own accord.
But someone must walk on the front line of the epoch and create a new path with their own hands — and the Yuheng star is determined to do her part in this endeavor.
Character Story 1
Keqing is the daughter of an illustrious Liyue family with a proud lineage, and she is better acquainted than most with the influence that Rex Lapis has over the people of Liyue.
Once every few years, in an almost cyclical fashion, a major reshuffle hits Liyue's economy after the Rite of Descension. Once Rex Lapis' new policies are announced, some families celebrate while others grieve.
The poor hope it will offer them the chance to finally make their fortunes while the wealthy pray that theirs will not be swept away in the changing tides. Rather than carefully analyzing the economic climate, merchants are more prone to making investments based on belief.
And in present-day Liyue, this is a forgivable strategy: Rex Lapis is a powerful deity and he can be relied on for all things.
But Keqing has her reservations about all this: What if, one day, Rex Lapis stops fulfilling his duty? Then what would become of the people of Liyue?
Liyue's present prosperity is akin to a magnificent sandcastle on the beach — humanity does not have the luxury of deciding when the tide will come in.
However, Keqing has been unable to garner majority support for her views. From most people's perspective, life is but a brief, insignificant moment in Liyue's long history, and there is no point in working oneself up into an existential quandary.
This perspective, as far as Keqing is concerned, is a lazy and cowardly one that denies there is any value at all in the existence of the human race. "If humans really have no value," Keqing retorts, "then why should we expect the gods to care about us so much?"
Unwilling to compromise on her beliefs, she cast her skepticism on everything — everything from Rex Lapis' loving-kindness, to the people's laziness, to the way that society runs.
Issues affecting humans' fate should be handled by humans, and humans are more than capable of handling them with finesse.
Finally, the day came of her now-famous speech at the Rite of Descension.
"Rex Lapis has watched over Liyue for a millennium. But what about the next millennium? What about the next ten, or the next hundred millennia? How long are we expecting this status quo to last?"
On hearing these words, Rex Lapis burst into hearty laughter. But as for what exactly he was laughing about, only Rex Lapis himself knows.
Character Story 2
Some may be able to keep up with Keqing's forward-thinking ideas, but none can keep up with her pace of work.
Perhaps in an effort to become a role model for her people, she demands of herself to work ten times harder than the average person, and she cannot abide any measure of laziness or inefficiency.
Humans' abilities and lifespans are more limited than the gods'. This means that one has no hope of living to see the day when humans replace the gods as masters of our own universe if one allows apathy and hesitation to slow themselves down.
Because of this same mindset, she is never able to synchronize her work rhythm with the people around her.
Whatever the task, she does not rest until the job is done, and when something should take half the month to resolve, she will pull out all the stops to try and get it turned around within the next 48 hours.
Additionally, Keqing's notion of 'completing' something is far more ambitious than simply getting it 'finished' — she will make sure that every relevant detail is tied up too. To the outside observer, she seems to be both highly efficient and a perfectionist.
But not everyone is as self-motivated as Keqing. No assistant she hires ever makes it past the three-month mark.
She has received countless remonstrations urging her to be less impatient, but she meets each one with a stern rejection.
Still, she has, to some extent, come around to the idea that a high staff turnover is itself a manifestation of inefficiency, and made some concessions accordingly.
Today, if you encounter an assistant of Keqing's dealing with some matter three, four, or even five years ahead of time, don't be alarmed, this is completely normal. Keqing gave them a bit of a head start, but she'll be catching up before long.
Character Story 3
"Yesterday's experiences make me stronger today." This is one of the principles Keqing lives by.
Spending all of one's time at Yujing Terrace means seeing the same old things day after day. But to be able to think and act as swiftly as lightning, one needs a huge amount of experience to draw on.
So, if Keqing sees something that needs doing, why, she'll do it herself. For example, she once served for two months as a laborer to better decide how to refine a plan to improve their treatment.
It's hard to imagine that this young lady with so much authority vested in her has pulled carts at the Chasm, rammed earth at the south wharf, and waited tables at small diners.
In addition to working, she also once took the opportunity to gather evidence with which to report a powerful individual known for his abuses.
He was apprehended without any clue as to how he had been exposed, but when he was brought to the interrogation chamber by the Millelith, there he saw a striking young lady dressed in fine robes.
"Hey! Haven't we... haven't we met somewhere before?"
The words felt foolish the moment they rolled off his tongue, even to him.
Especially because the Millelith then introduced her as follows: "This is the Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing. Know your place and keep your distance!"
—Exactly, so what was he thinking!?
Character Story 4
Rex Lapis' departure has put Liyue Harbor through a great deal of hardship. All the duties Rex once fulfilled have been taken up by the Qixing and the Eight Trades.
Now that divine rule is a thing of the past, the old strictures left behind can't simply be continued wholesale. But to establish new laws for Liyue, whose history spans several thousand years, is no mean feat.
At first, Keqing was incredibly enthusiastic about this task, having long prepared for this day when she might finally show her mettle. But several months in, and she was still stuck on a single task, land infrastructure — and it was driving her up the wall.
No matter how hard she struggled, the mountain of tasks was like a quagmire. She was making difference, yes, but not nearly with as much ease as Rex Lapis.
"Why can I only do this much? Why... can't I do it better?"
Of course, she had long understood the wherefores here.
Her lack of respect for gods had somehow received their recognition all the same, yes, but that didn't mean that she was ready to simply replace them.
But she was still Keqing, resolute and tenacious.
From that day on, she shut herself in, studying classics of various kinds to learn all that she needed. Placing herself lowest, she accepted all that she had hitherto not known with open arms.
During this period, she gained a certain calm, slowly discarding the "opprobrium" she had long held against Rex Lapis.
They were both working for the good of Liyue, after all — and two people who love the same thing need not be on opposing sides.
She also seemingly came to an understanding concerning the smile Rex Lapis had given her during that Rite of Descension. It was, Keqing now believes, an expression of acknowledgment and expectation.
She hasn't lost any of her forceful and decisive manner, no. But sometimes, when she feels lost, she will stop and think: "What would Rex Lapis do at a moment such as this?"
Character Story 5
Keqing, who has dedicated a large portion of her energies to Liyue Harbor, indulges in an unexpected pastime when she can spare a moment — shopping.
On her days off, she changes into ordinary clothes, contacts a few close friends, and enjoys a day of strolling around Feiyun Slope and Chihu Rock, just enjoying the act of buying things.
After Rex Lapis' departure, Keqing managed to maintain this method of decompression despite her busier schedule, though with one subtle difference.
On one of her shopping trips, she happened upon a small and unremarkable stall that sold cute Rex Lapis clay figurines with tiny bodies and big heads.
Persuading her friends to visit the silk store opposite, she approached the stall, took a figurine in her hand, and began to examine it.
She knew that she didn't have much time. So, after glancing around to make sure that no one was watching, she paid for, picked up, and packed away her prize in one swift single movement.
But no sooner had she placed the figurine into her bag and heaved a sigh of relief than one of her friends, silk bundles in tow, tapped her on the shoulder.
In the end, all was revealed. Her friends were quite curious: Wasn't Keqing a skeptic among skeptics? Why would she buy one of these?
"For... For introspection, of course! There's nothing wrong with self-reflection, is there?"
So she said, and it would be convincing, too — if Keqing didn't already have an entire shelf dedicated to Rex Lapis self-reflection memorabilia...
Survival Hairpin
Though she is of noble birth, Keqing tries to keep her luxuries to the bare minimum that would befit her position as one of the Liyue Qixing.
And when she is outside the borders of the prosperous city, she will often head deep into uninhabited areas to strengthen her knowledge and sharpen her will.
She has experienced countless challenges, but unlike backpackers and adventurers, she does not bring anything with but her hairpin and her sword.
As long as it is infused with Electro, a hairpin can become a knife of unmatched sharpness. Cutting grass, chopping firewood, skinning game and carving bone are all well within its capabilities.
If faced with a drop of great height, she only needs to pin it into the ground, tie rattans to it, and rappel down.
It also serves as an incredibly sensitive security device when camping out. Any unusual movements nearby will cause it, when tipped over and placed perpendicular to the ground, to alert and awaken Keqing immediately.
It can even be used to fish: Keqing just hurls it into the water when she's feeling peckish, and there will always be a few fish that will get knocked out by the electric shock — and of course, finding a stick to grill the fish on is not a problem either.
Some narrow-minded folk have ridiculed Keqing's hairpin for being old and worn, but this does not anger her. Indeed, she considers it a point of pride.
"Its weathered form is what gives it its charm."
Vision
Keqing is likely a skeptic without equal when it comes to the value of Visions.
She knows that everything she has is the result of her own hard work, but that in the eyes of others, credit has been given instead to her Vision.
She once believed that this purple crystal had stolen the pride due originally to her, and that it was both a challenge and an insult from the gods.
In fact, she has tried to destroy her Vision countless times — she's left it in a huge fire for three days and three nights, run over it with a minecart full of rocks, and has even hurled it from the heights of the Jade Chamber.
Unfortunately, she has never been successful.
With no options left, and not wanting it to fall into the wrong hands, Keqing was forced to accept the Vision as part of her life.
Over time, Keqing came to appreciate her Vision. She realized that this item did not actually have any divine will imbued within it, and that it also had numerous practical uses. Thus, she decided to make use of it.
"The source of power is far less important than the character of its user."
Regardless of how she may once have regarded it, Keqing's Vision and its powers have become a part of her.
Thank the Archons she hadn't destroyed it back then, or she'd have regretted it for sure — oh, the hardships of being a pragmatist.
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Keqing - Additional Information

[Birthday Message] SNS & Illustration (2020)

This gift is a first for me. Thank you.

Well then, leave the rest of the day to me, will you?

There are some great sights that I'd like to bring you to see.

Twitter URL: https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1329635580070813698

[Birthday Message] SNS & Illustration 1 (2021)

Are these Golden Shrimp Balls... for me?

Mmm... the crust is gold and crispy, and the shrimp is delicious with a subtle note of sweetness.

Why are you staring at me like that? Is there something on my face?

Twitter URL: https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1461907151778037762

[Birthday Message] SNS & Illustration 2 (2021)

"We finally found you, Keqing~ Let us help out. The sooner we finish work, the sooner we can go shopping!"

Twitter URL: https://twitter.com/GenshinImpact/status/1461907153011318787

[Birthday Message] SNS & Illustration 1 (2022)

Thank you for accompanying me on my walk today. Taking time to rest does help to increase work productivity in the future.

Taking my mind off complicated tasks, stopping for a moment to watch the lights twinkle in the distance...

The stars and the moon, the lights in every home... All of these encourage me to keep going.

*exhales* Let's go! It's late, we should head back to prepare for tomorrow's plans.

HoYoLAB URL: https://www.hoyolab.com/article/13856131

[Birthday Message] SNS & Illustration 2 (2022)

"Traveler, how can I help you?"

"Oh, my birthday? I see. I'll hurry up and finish my work now. Please bear with me for a moment."

HoYoLAB URL: https://www.hoyolab.com/article/13856134

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Language Official Name
English Keqing
Deutsch Keqing
Español Keching
Français Keqing
日本語 刻晴
한국어 각청

Attributes

Name Keqing
Birthday 11/20
Constellation Trulla Cementarii
Title Driving Thunder
Vision Electro
Affiliation Liyue Qixing
Chinese VA 谢莹
English VA Kayli Mills
Japanese VA 喜多村英梨
Korean VA Lee Bo-hee
Special Dish
Survival Grilled Fish
Survival Grilled Fish
TCG Character Card
Keqing
Keqing
Version Released

1.0

Ascend

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP - 1020 -
Base ATK - 25
Base DEF - 62
CRIT DMG Bonus - 0

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 2646 3521
Mora 20000
Mora
Vajrada Amethyst Sliver 1
Vajrada Amethyst Sliver
Cor Lapis 3
Cor Lapis
Whopperflower Nectar 3
Whopperflower Nectar
Base ATK 65 87
Base DEF 161 215
CRIT DMG Bonus 0 0

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 5268 5889
Mora 40000
Mora
Vajrada Amethyst Fragment 3
Vajrada Amethyst Fragment
Lightning Prism 2
Lightning Prism
Cor Lapis 10
Cor Lapis
Whopperflower Nectar 15
Whopperflower Nectar
Base ATK 130 145
Base DEF 321 359
CRIT DMG Bonus 0 9.6%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 6776 7604
Mora 60000
Mora
Vajrada Amethyst Fragment 6
Vajrada Amethyst Fragment
Lightning Prism 4
Lightning Prism
Cor Lapis 20
Cor Lapis
Shimmering Nectar 12
Shimmering Nectar
Base ATK 167 187
Base DEF 413 464
CRIT DMG Bonus 9.6% 19.2%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 8500 9121
Mora 80000
Mora
Vajrada Amethyst Chunk 3
Vajrada Amethyst Chunk
Lightning Prism 8
Lightning Prism
Cor Lapis 30
Cor Lapis
Shimmering Nectar 18
Shimmering Nectar
Base ATK 209 225
Base DEF 519 556
CRIT DMG Bonus 19.2% 19.2%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 10025 10647
Mora 100000
Mora
Vajrada Amethyst Chunk 6
Vajrada Amethyst Chunk
Lightning Prism 12
Lightning Prism
Cor Lapis 45
Cor Lapis
Energy Nectar 12
Energy Nectar
Base ATK 247 262
Base DEF 612 649
CRIT DMG Bonus 19.2% 28.8%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 11561 12182
Mora 120000
Mora
Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone 6
Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone
Lightning Prism 20
Lightning Prism
Cor Lapis 60
Cor Lapis
Energy Nectar 24
Energy Nectar
Base ATK 285 300
Base DEF 705 743
CRIT DMG Bonus 28.8% 38.4%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 13103 - -
Base ATK 323 -
Base DEF 799 -
CRIT DMG Bonus 38.4% -

Gallery

Keqing Avatar

Original Outfit - Piercing Thunderbolt

Keqing's outfit. A formidable-looking dress made using luxurious materials.

Original Outfit - Piercing Thunderbolt

Keqing's outfit. A formidable-looking dress made using luxurious materials.

Keqing Outfits

Obtained Outfit #1 - Opulent Splendor

Keqing's formal wear. Amidst the beautiful dawn of the Lantern Rite, the threads weaved by days of hard work intertwine into a light yet magnificent appearance.

Satins with an exquisite texture weaved with ancient techniques and made from carefully selected petals of half-blooming Silk Flowers; dye extracted from Violetgrass of purest mulberry, ideal for recreating the ethereality of ancient paintings; something Liyue and something exotic fused together to create a unique style, with interlaced threads sewn through a hundred days of work, fine like gossamer brush strokes across a canvas.

The dress is perhaps Keqing's most luxurious outfit. The story behind it is also rather fascinating-

Since her first day as the Yuheng, she has never enjoyed its privileges but has instead devoted much private time to her duty. To improve work efficiency, Keqing prefers a dressing style that prioritizes practicality and only keeps a minimum level of embellishment. Therefore, though like a flower she blooms, she used to dress simple. However, working closely with Ganyu and then Ningguang has given Keqing a sort of epiphany-

Keqing accepts that she cannot work day and night like the half-adeptal secretary Ganyu. She also knows Ningguang's way well, who often takes a bath after work to withdraw from the moment. By temporarily putting the crazy agenda aside for the next day, Ningguang thus allows herself to fully relax.

Keqing understands that to lead the tide of change requires not impatient leaps and bounds but care for one's body and mind. Good maintenance keeps one going smoothly.

Ningguang also gave Keqing similar advice:

"You've never donned anything special for festivals, and people are used to your image as it is. But Liyue is different now. If you show up in front of the public in a new look, it will add to the merrymaking and inspire everyone greatly."

Keqing was aware of that, but she just wanted to transform silently so that she wouldn't worry her colleagues. Her attire for the Lantern Rite would serve as a good start.

"This attire marks the line between my work and life. By striking a balance between the two, I will find a comfortable pace at which I shall lead the way into a new Liyue."

Having made up her mind, Keqing had Ningguang's personal tailor make her a dress that still keeps luxury to a minimum. With the attire finished, Keqing threw herself back into the preparations for the Lantern Rite.

As for how she ended up overworking herself again, accidents like that do happen, occasionally.

While conversing with the Traveler again in the Jade Chamber, their caring advice reminded Keqing of the decision she had made not long ago. A faint smile formed on her face.

Perhaps this is what they call the tacit understanding between ideal companions, who are always on the same page.

She put on the long-readied attire and spoke gently to the Traveler, who looked her way. Having received generous praises, she turned to the blooming fireworks.

The light of the festive fireworks set her dress aglow like a star in the dark night. The hem of her dress danced at her steps like flowers floating in a gentle breeze.

Obtained Outfit #1 - Opulent Splendor

Keqing's formal wear. Amidst the beautiful dawn of the Lantern Rite, the threads weaved by days of hard work intertwine into a light yet magnificent appearance.

Satins with an exquisite texture weaved with ancient techniques and made from carefully selected petals of half-blooming Silk Flowers; dye extracted from Violetgrass of purest mulberry, ideal for recreating the ethereality of ancient paintings; something Liyue and something exotic fused together to create a unique style, with interlaced threads sewn through a hundred days of work, fine like gossamer brush strokes across a canvas.

The dress is perhaps Keqing's most luxurious outfit. The story behind it is also rather fascinating-

Since her first day as the Yuheng, she has never enjoyed its privileges but has instead devoted much private time to her duty. To improve work efficiency, Keqing prefers a dressing style that prioritizes practicality and only keeps a minimum level of embellishment. Therefore, though like a flower she blooms, she used to dress simple. However, working closely with Ganyu and then Ningguang has given Keqing a sort of epiphany-

Keqing accepts that she cannot work day and night like the half-adeptal secretary Ganyu. She also knows Ningguang's way well, who often takes a bath after work to withdraw from the moment. By temporarily putting the crazy agenda aside for the next day, Ningguang thus allows herself to fully relax.

Keqing understands that to lead the tide of change requires not impatient leaps and bounds but care for one's body and mind. Good maintenance keeps one going smoothly.

Ningguang also gave Keqing similar advice:

"You've never donned anything special for festivals, and people are used to your image as it is. But Liyue is different now. If you show up in front of the public in a new look, it will add to the merrymaking and inspire everyone greatly."

Keqing was aware of that, but she just wanted to transform silently so that she wouldn't worry her colleagues. Her attire for the Lantern Rite would serve as a good start.

"This attire marks the line between my work and life. By striking a balance between the two, I will find a comfortable pace at which I shall lead the way into a new Liyue."

Having made up her mind, Keqing had Ningguang's personal tailor make her a dress that still keeps luxury to a minimum. With the attire finished, Keqing threw herself back into the preparations for the Lantern Rite.

As for how she ended up overworking herself again, accidents like that do happen, occasionally.

While conversing with the Traveler again in the Jade Chamber, their caring advice reminded Keqing of the decision she had made not long ago. A faint smile formed on her face.

Perhaps this is what they call the tacit understanding between ideal companions, who are always on the same page.

She put on the long-readied attire and spoke gently to the Traveler, who looked her way. Having received generous praises, she turned to the blooming fireworks.

The light of the festive fireworks set her dress aglow like a star in the dark night. The hem of her dress danced at her steps like flowers floating in a gentle breeze.

Keqing Idle Animation 1

Original Outfit - Piercing Thunderbolt

Original Outfit - Piercing Thunderbolt

Keqing Idle Animation 2

Original Outfit - Piercing Thunderbolt

Original Outfit - Piercing Thunderbolt

Keqing Idle Animation 3

Obtained Outfit #1 - Opulent Splendor

Obtained Outfit #1 - Opulent Splendor

Keqing Idle Animation 4

Obtained Outfit #1 - Opulent Splendor

Obtained Outfit #1 - Opulent Splendor

Keqing Constellation

Trulla Cementarii

Trulla Cementarii

Keqing card
Card
Card

Talents

Keqing Normal Attack: Yunlai Swordsmanship

Normal Attack: Yunlai Swordsmanship

Normal Attack
Perform up to 5 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

Level Lv.1 Lv.2 Lv.3 Lv.4 Lv.5 Lv.6 Lv.7 Lv.8 Lv.9 Lv.10 Lv.11
1-Hit DMG 41% 44.4% 47.7% 52.5% 55.8% 59.6% 64.9% 70.1% 75.4% 81.1% 86.8%
2-Hit DMG 41% 44.4% 47.7% 52.5% 55.8% 59.6% 64.9% 70.1% 75.4% 81.1% 86.8%
3-Hit DMG 54.4% 58.9% 63.3% 69.6% 74.1% 79.1% 86.1% 93.1% 100% 108% 115.2%
4-Hit DMG 31.5%+34.4% 34%+37.2% 36.6%+40.0% 40.3%+44.0% 42.8%+46.8% 45.8%+50.0% 49.8%+54.4% 53.8%+58.8% 57.8%+63.2% 62.2%+68.0% 66.6%+72.8%
5-Hit DMG 67% 72.4% 77.9% 85.7% 91.1% 97.4% 106% 115% 123% 132% 142%
Charged Attack DMG 77%+86% 83%+93% 89.3%+100% 98.2%+110% 104%+117% 112%+125% 121%+136% 131%+147% 141%+158% 152%+170% 163%+182%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Plunge DMG 64% 69.1% 74.3% 81.8% 87% 92.9% 101% 109% 117% 126% 135%
Low/High Plunge DMG 128%/160% 138%/173% 149%/186% 164%/204% 174%/217% 186%/232% 202%/253% 219%/273% 235%/293% 253%/316% 271%/338%
Talent Level-Up Material -
Mora 12500
Mora
Teachings of Prosperity 3
Teachings of Prosperity
Whopperflower Nectar 6
Whopperflower Nectar
Mora 17500
Mora
Guide to Prosperity 2
Guide to Prosperity
Shimmering Nectar 3
Shimmering Nectar
Mora 25000
Mora
Guide to Prosperity 4
Guide to Prosperity
Shimmering Nectar 4
Shimmering Nectar
Mora 30000
Mora
Guide to Prosperity 6
Guide to Prosperity
Shimmering Nectar 6
Shimmering Nectar
Mora 37500
Mora
Guide to Prosperity 9
Guide to Prosperity
Shimmering Nectar 9
Shimmering Nectar
Mora 120000
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity 4
Philosophies of Prosperity
Energy Nectar 4
Energy Nectar
Ring of Boreas 1
Ring of Boreas
Mora 260000
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity 6
Philosophies of Prosperity
Energy Nectar 6
Energy Nectar
Ring of Boreas 1
Ring of Boreas
Mora 450000
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity 12
Philosophies of Prosperity
Energy Nectar 9
Energy Nectar
Ring of Boreas 2
Ring of Boreas
Mora 700000
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity 16
Philosophies of Prosperity
Energy Nectar 12
Energy Nectar
Ring of Boreas 2
Ring of Boreas
Crown of Insight 1
Crown of Insight
Keqing Stellar Restoration

Stellar Restoration

Hurls a Lightning Stiletto that annihilates her opponents like the swift thunder.
When the Stiletto hits its target, it deals Electro DMG to opponents in a small AoE, and places a Stiletto Mark on the spot hit.

Hold
Hold to adjust the direction in which the Stiletto shall be thrown.
Stilettos thrown by the Hold attack mode can be suspended in mid-air, allowing Keqing to jump to them when using Stellar Restoration a second time.

Lightning Stiletto
If Keqing uses Stellar Restoration again or uses a Charged Attack while its duration lasts, it will clear the Stiletto Mark and produce different effects:
·If she uses Stellar Restoration again, she will blink to the location of the Mark and unleash one slashing attack that deals AoE Electro DMG. When blinking to a Stiletto that was thrown from a Holding attack, Keqing can leap across obstructing terrain.
·If Keqing uses a Charged Attack, she will ignite a series of thundering cuts at the Mark's location, dealing AoE Electro DMG.

"Humans are like moths, endlessly chasing the flame we call gods and adepti. But this light that I have here is my own."

Level Lv.1 Lv.2 Lv.3 Lv.4 Lv.5 Lv.6 Lv.7 Lv.8 Lv.9 Lv.10 Lv.11 Lv.12 Lv.13 Lv.14
Lightning Stiletto DMG 50% 54.2% 58% 63% 66.8% 70.6% 75.6% 80.6% 86% 90.7% 95.8% 101% 107%
Slashing DMG 168% 181% 193% 210% 223% 235% 252% 269% 286% 302% 319% 336% 357%
Thunderclap Slash DMG 84%×2 90.3%×2 96.6%×2 105%×2 111%×2 118%×2 126%×2 134%×2 143%×2 151%×2 160%×2 168%×2 179%×2
CD 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.5s
Talent Level-Up Material
Keqing Starward Sword

Starward Sword

Keqing unleashes the power of lightning, dealing Electro DMG in an AOE.
She then blends into the shadow of her blade, striking a series of thunderclap-blows to nearby opponents simultaneously that deal multiple instances of Electro DMG. The final attack deals massive AoE Electro DMG.

The swiftest technique in Keqing's personal arsenal is fast enough to bring stars crashing down.

Level Lv.1 Lv.2 Lv.3 Lv.4 Lv.5 Lv.6 Lv.7 Lv.8 Lv.9 Lv.10 Lv.11 Lv.12 Lv.13 Lv.14
Skill DMG 88% 94.6% 101% 110% 117% 123% 132% 141% 150% 158% 167% 176% 187% 198%
Consecutive Slash DMG 24%*8 25.8%*8 27.6%*8 30%*8 31.8%*8 33.6%*8 36%*8 38.4%*8 40.8%*8 43.2%*8 45.6%*8 48%*8 51%*8 54%*8
Last Attack DMG 189% 203% 217% 236% 250% 264% 283% 302% 321% 340% 359% 378% 401% 425%
CD 12s 12s 12s 12s 12s 12s 12s 12s 12s 12s 12s 12s 12s 12s
Energy Cost 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Talent Level-Up Material

Thundering Penance

After recasting Stellar Restoration while a Lightning Stiletto is present, Keqing's weapon gains an Electro Infusion for 5s.

Talent Level-Up Material

Aristocratic Dignity

When casting Starward Sword, Keqing's CRIT Rate is increased by 15%, and her Energy Recharge is increased by 15%. This effect lasts for 8s.

Talent Level-Up Material

Land's Overseer

When dispatched on an expedition in Liyue, time consumed is reduced by 25%.

Talent Level-Up Material

Constellation

Thundering Might

Recasting Stellar Restoration while a Lightning Stiletto is present causes Keqing to deal 50% of her ATK as AoE Electro DMG at the start point and terminus of her Blink.

Keen Extraction

When Keqing's Normal and Charged Attacks hit opponents affected by Electro, they have a 50% chance of producing an Elemental Particle.
This effect can only occur once every 5s.

Foreseen Reformation

Increases the Level of Starward Sword by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Attunement

For 10s after Keqing triggers an Electro-related Elemental Reaction, her ATK is increased by 25%.

Beckoning Stars

Increases the Level of Stellar Restoration by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Tenacious Star

When initiating a Normal Attack, a Charged Attack, Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst, Keqing gains a 6% Electro DMG Bonus for 8s.
Effects triggered by Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, Elemental Skills and Elemental Bursts are considered independent entities.

Weapon and Artifact Recommendations

Recommended Weapons

Harbinger of Dawn
Harbinger of Dawn
Harbinger of Dawn (3-Star)

Reasoning:

  • Primary modifier provides ATK

  • Secondary modifier provides CRIT DMG

  • Passive increases CRIT Rate when HP is aboe 90%

  • Useful for Catalyze parties and other compositions

Acquisition Cost: Low

Lion's Roar
Lion's Roar
Lion's Roar (4-Star)

Reasoning:

  • Primary and secondary modifier provides ATK

  • Passive increases DMG against enemies affected by Pyro or Electro by 20% (no proc requirements)

  • Useful for Catalyze parties and other compositions

  • Relatively high cost of acquisition

Acquisition Cost: Medium

Mistsplitter Reforged
Mistsplitter Reforged
Mistsplitter Reforged (5-Star)

Reasoning:

  • Primary modifier provides high ATK

  • Secondary modifier provides CRIT DMG

  • Passive effect increases Elemental DMG Bonus, useful for Keqing's talent, skill, and burst

  • Useful for Catalyze parties and other compositions

Acquisition Cost: High

Primordial Jade Cutter
Primordial Jade Cutter
Primordial Jade Cutter (5-Star)

Reasoning:

  • Primary modifier provides ATK

  • Secondary modifier provides CRIT Rate

  • Passive provides extra HP and ATK bonus

  • Useful for Catalyze parties and other compositions

Acquisition Cost: High

Recommended Artifacts

Thundering Fury
Thundering Fury
x4

Reasoning:

  • 2-Piece Set: Electro DMG Bonus +15%

  • 4-Piece Set: Increases DMG caused by Overloaded, Electro-Charged, Superconduct, and Hyperbloom by 40%, DMG Bonus conferred by Aggravate is increased by 20%, reduces Elemental Skill CD when the aforementioned reactions are triggered - Keqing can trigger this effect often, which increases the Elemental Reaction DMG

Stat Recommendations:

  • Sands of Eon: ATK/ Elemental Mastery

  • Goblet: Electro DMG

  • Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Farming Efficiency: High

  • Can obtain both Thundering Fury and Thundersoother artifacts in the same domain. Both sets are viable for Keqing.

  • 5-Star Artifacts available upon reaching AR 45

Thundersoother
Thundersoother
x4

Reasoning:

  • 4-Piece Set: Increases DMG against opponenets affected by Electro by 35%

Stat Recommendations:

  • Sands of Eons: ATK / Elemental Mastery

  • Goblet: Electro DMG

  • Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Farming Efficiency: High

  • Can obtain both Thundering Fury and Thundersoother artifacts in the same domain. Both sets are viable for Keqing.

  • 5-Star Artifacts available upon reaching AR 45

Thundering Fury
Thundering Fury
x2
Gladiator's Finale
Gladiator's Finale
x2

Reasoning:

  • Thundering Fury 2-Piece Set: Electro DMG Bonus +15%

  • Gladiator's Finale 2-Piece Set:  ATK +18%

  • 2+2 set bonuses are easier to obtain

  • Electro DMG and ATK can both be utilized by Keqing

  • Gladiator's can be switched out for: Shimenawa's Reminiscence/ Echoes of an Offering/ Vermillion Hereafter based on individual circumstances

Stat Recommendations:

  • Sands of Eons: ATK / Elemental Mastery

  • Goblet: Electro DMG

  • Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Farming Efficiency: High

  • Can obtain both Thundering Fury and Thundersoother artifacts in the same domain. Both sets are viable for Keqing.

  • Can obtain Gladiator's Finale while obtaining material from World and Weekly bosses

  • 5-Star Artifacts available upon reaching AR 45

Thundering Fury
Thundering Fury
x2
Wanderer's Troupe
Wanderer's Troupe
x2

Reasoning:

  • Thundering Fury 2-Piece Set: Electro DMG Bonus +15%

  • Wanderer's Troupe 2-Piece Set: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80

  • 2+2 set bonuses are easier to obtain

  • Electro DMG and Elemental Mastery can both be utilized by Keqing

Stat Recommendations:

  • Sands of Eons: ATK / Elemental Mastery

  • Goblet: Electro EMG

  • Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Farming Efficiency: High

  • Can obtain both Thundering Fury and Thundersoother artifacts in the same domain. Both sets are viable for Keqing.

  • Can obtain Wanderer's Troupe while obtaining material from World and Weekly bosses

  • 5-Star Artifacts available upon reaching AR 45