Head of the Kamisato estate, Genshin Impact’s Ayato is a hardworking and intelligent young man. In this guide, we dive into the two best Ayato builds for him as a DPS and burst-based sub-DPS, both of which he excels in. He’s got lightning-fast attacks and a fantastic AoE hydro application in his burst, and makes a big splash on the battlefield.
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Here’s everything in our Genshin Impact Ayato guide:
What’s the best Genshin Impact Ayato build?
Ayato is a five-star character who uses a sword and the hydro element.
| Best weapon | Haran Geppaku Futsu |
| Weapon substitutes | Mistsplitter Reforged, the Black Sword |
| Best artifact set | Echoes of an Offering |
| Main stats | –Sands – Attack –Goblet – Hydro damage bonus –Circlet – Crit rate/damage |
| Sub stats | Energy recharge, crit rate, crit damage, HP |
The best build for Kamisato Ayato is the Haran Geppaku Futsu sword, and a four-piece of the Echoes of an Offering artifact set, which can work for both his DPS and sub-DPS capabilities.
Ayato has some very interesting utility, especially since the dendro element’s release – Ayato’s burst offers great off-field hydro application, and his normal attack deals incredibly quick damage that is devastating to both single targets and groups. Ayato is a very unique unit and excels in both burst sub-DPS and main DPS roles, as well as seeing him slot into both standard and quick-swap rotations.
How do I use Ayato?
To get the most out of main DPS Ayato, you’ll want to ensure you have his elemental skill active as often as possible by ensuring you have plenty of energy recharge. We also recommend you build him with as much normal attack damage as you can and make sure his max health is at a decent level to help him live up to his high DPS potential.
If you want to use Ayato as a sub-DPS or burst support, you need to maximize the use of his burst. This build has great potential for supporting your team with constant hydro application and attack speed buffs.
What are the best Ayato weapons?
The best weapon for DPS Ayato is his signature weapon, Haran Geppaku Futsu. Alternatively, Mistsplitter Reforged and Summit Shaper are great choices. If you’re looking for the best four-star weapon for Ayato, the Black Sword from the battle pass is a brilliant option that comes with a little bit of HP regeneration to keep him healed up on the field.
The Lion’s Roar is an interesting choice for Ayato, but due to its skill only triggering when used on enemies affected by pyro or electro, you should only give him this weapon if you’re using him in electro-charged, hyperbloom, or vape comps to get the most out of it.
Ayato DPS weapons
| Weapon | Effect | How to obtain |
| Haran Geppaku Futsu (five-star) | Bonus effect: Increases Ayato’s crit rate Skill: Obtain a 12% hydro damage bonus. When other party members use elemental skills, Ayato gains one Wavespike stack, for a maximum of two stacks. This can trigger once every 0.3 seconds. When Ayato uses an elemental skill, he consumes all stacks of Wavespike to gain Rippling Upheaval, which increases his normal attack by 20% for each stack for eight seconds. | Weapon banner (alongside Ayato) |
| Mistsplitter Reforged (five-star) | Bonus effect: Increases Ayato’s crit damage Skill: Ayato gains a 12% hydro damage bonus, and stacks of Mistsplitter’s Emblem. His elemental damage increases with each stack he gets, with one/two/three stacks adding 8/16/24% damage. Any stacks obtained through elemental damage from his normal attack have a five-second duration, and stacks gained through his elemental burst have a ten-second duration. Ayato also gains stacks when his energy is less than 100%, which last until his energy is fully charged. | Weapon banner (alongside Ayaka) |
| The Black Sword (four-star) | Bonus effect: Increases Ayato’s crit rate Skill: Damage dealt by normal and charged attacks increases by 20%, and he regenerates 60% of his attack stat as HP when normal and charged attacks score a crit hit. This effect can occur once every five seconds. | Battle Pass reward |
| Lion’s Roar (four-star) | Bonus effect: Increases Ayato’s attack stat Skill: Increases damage against enemies affected by pyro 
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