How to play Kirara in Genshin Impact: Best weapons and artifact builds

Kirara is a brand new 4-star Dendro character in Genshin Impact. She has a unique set of abilities and fascinating gameplay that can be extremely helpful in both exploration and combat. Her Elemental Skill creates a Dendro shield that provides protection from enemy attacks. It also transforms her into an Urgent Neko Parcel, which allows her to run on a vertical surface.

While Kirara might not look as strong as other Dendro units in the game, she is undoubtedly one of the most fun-to-play characters. This article will showcase some of the best artifacts and weapon options for the best Kirara build in Genshin Impact.

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Best Kirara builds in Genshin Impact

Best artifact options

1) 4-piece Tenacity of the Millelith

The Tenacity of the Millelith artifacts set (Image via HoYoverse)

The Tenacity of the Millelith set will be Kirara's best option when used as a support unit. Her shield strength is primarily based on her Max HP, so she will need a ton of HP stats to increase its damage absorption.

At the same time, players should try to build some ATK, Elemental Mastery, Energy Recharge, and CRIT stats in the subs.

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2) 4-piece Vourukasha’s Glow

Vourukasha’s Glow set (Image via HoYoverse)

Vourukasha’s Glow is a new artifact set that players can farm in Gavireh Lajavard, Sumeru. This is a great option for Kirara as it provides a 20% Max HP bonus for her shield.

It also increases her Elemental Skill and Burst DMGs. Vourukasha's Glow is a good set for players who want a strong shield but don't want to compromise Kirara's damage.

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3) 4-piece Retracing Bolide

Retracing Bolide increases shield strength (Image via HoYoverse)

Retracing Bolide is another good artifact set for a shielder Kirara in Genshin Impact. Its 2-set piece bonus increases the shield strength by 35%, which is a huge buff.

Additionally, it increases the equipping character's Normal and Charged Attack DMG. It isn't really useful on Kirara since one would usually want to deal Dendro DMG with her.

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4) 4-piece Deepwood Memories

Deepwood Memories (Image via HoYoverse)

Genshin Impact players can use Deepwood Memories on Kirara to make a Dendro support. It will slightly increase her Dendro DMG and also allow her to shred enemies' Dendro resistance.

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Best weapons for Kirara

1) Key of Khaj-Nisut

Key of Khaj-Nisut is a 5-star sword (Image via HoYoverse)

Key of Khaj-Nisut is currently the only Sword in Genshin Impact with an HP% bonus secondary stat, making it Kirara's best option. In addition, it provides another 20% Max HP bonus from its passive.

On top of that, the Key of Khaj-Nisut also increases the entire party's Elemental Mastery based on the equipping character's Max HP, which is perfect for Kirara, a Dendro character.

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2) Primordial Jade Cutter

Primordial Jade Cutter is a good CRIT weapon (Image via HoYoverse)

The Primordial Jade Cutter is one of the most powerful weapons in Genshin Impact. The selling point of this Sword is that it provides a 44.1% CRIT Rate at level 90.

At the same time, it is important to note that this weapon also increases the equipping unit's Max HP by 20% at R1, but this bonus is through its passive and not the secondary stats.

Nonetheless, it is a good weapon for Kirara since it will increase her shield strength and ATK based on her Max HP.

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3) Sapwood Blade

Sapwood Blade is a good F2P option (Image via HoYoverse)

Sapwood Blade is the best F2P weapon for Kirara in Genshin Impact. It provides a decent amount of Energy Recharge from its secondary stat and increases the equipping character's Elemental Mastery after triggering Dendro-based reactions.

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4) Xiphos’ Moonlight

Xiphos’ Moonlight is a good EM weapon (Image via HoYoverse)

Xiphos' Moonlight is a 4-star limited weapon that provides a decent amount of Elemental Mastery. Additionally, it increases the wielder's Energy Recharge based on their total EM, making it a good option for a support Kirara.