Even as we venture deep into 2025, the wandering samurai Kaedehara Kazuha remains a titan in the world of Teyvat. His popularity hasn't waned one bit, and for good reason. He's a flexible, powerful, and incredibly satisfying character to play. But with so many new characters and artifact sets having been released, you might be wondering what the best Genshin Impact updated kazu build looks like today. Whether you're pulling for him for the first time or looking to refine a build you've had for years, this guide will walk you through the most effective ways to build your Kazuha for maximum impact.

The Evergreen Ronin: Why Kazuha is Still Top-Tier

So, what makes Kazuha so consistently dominant? It boils down to his impeccably designed kit. His Elemental Skill, Chihayaburu, is arguably the best grouping ability in the game, pulling enemies into a tight cluster for easy annihilation. This skill also allows him to launch himself into the air, making exploration a breeze. But his true power lies in his passive talent, Poetics of Fuubutsu, which grants his entire party an Elemental DMG Bonus based on his Elemental Mastery whenever he triggers a Swirl reaction. This potent buff, combined with the Resistance shred from the Viridescent Venerer artifact set, makes him an unparalleled support unit. It’s no wonder players often say, "Kazuha can be plugged into any team!"

Choosing Your Path: Support vs. DPS

When building Kazuha, you generally have two main paths to choose from: the classic full Elemental Mastery (EM) support or a more modern Anemo DPS build. The support build focuses on maximizing his buffing capabilities for the team, while the DPS build enhances his personal damage, turning him into a formidable damage dealer in his own right. Your choice will depend on your team's needs and whether you have his constellations unlocked. Let's break down both.

The Ultimate Swirl Support: Maximizing Team Damage

This is Kazuha's most popular and often most effective role. The goal here is simple: stack as much Elemental Mastery as you can to amplify his team-wide Elemental DMG buff. This build makes your main DPS hit like a truck. 🍁

  • Artifacts: The 4-piece Viridescent Venerer set is absolutely non-negotiable for this build. The 40% Elemental RES shred it provides is a cornerstone of his support identity.

  • Main Stats: Aim for Elemental Mastery on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet. If you're struggling to use his Burst off cooldown, an Energy Recharge (ER) Sands is a perfectly fine substitute. You'll want to aim for around 160-180% ER.

  • Substat Priority: Energy Recharge (until you reach your target) > Elemental Mastery > ATK% > CRIT.

  • Weapons: His signature weapon, Freedom-Sworn, is his best-in-slot. However, the craftable 4-star sword, Iron Sting, is a fantastic and completely free-to-play friendly alternative that also provides a hefty amount of EM. Other great options include Xiphos' Moonlight and Favonius Sword if your team is energy-hungry.

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Unleashing the Blade: The Anemo DPS Build

Thanks to the introduction of powerful supports like Faruzan (for Anemo RES shred and DMG bonus) and Furina (for her universal DMG% buff), Main DPS Kazuha has become more than just a meme; it's a genuinely powerful playstyle, especially if you have his sixth constellation.

  • Artifacts: While Viridescent Venerer is still good, you might also consider sets like Desert Pavilion Chronicle or a mix of 2-piece Anemo DMG sets if another character is already holding VV.

  • Main Stats: This build follows a more traditional DPS setup: ATK% or EM on the Sands, an Anemo DMG Bonus Goblet, and a CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet.

  • Substat Priority: CRIT Rate/DMG > Elemental Mastery > ATK% > Energy Recharge.

  • Weapons: 5-star CRIT weapons like Light of Foliar Incision or Mistsplitter Reforged shine here. For 4-star options, the Battle Pass weapon Wolf-Fang is an excellent choice for its CRIT Rate and DMG bonus.

Talents and Constellations: Where to Invest

For any Kazuha build, your talent priority is straightforward: level up his Elemental Burst (Kazuha Slash) first, as this is the source of his continuous Swirl and elemental application. Follow that with his Elemental Skill (Chihayaburu) for its grouping and damage. His Normal Attack can be left for last, unless you're committing to a C6 DPS build.

As for constellations, Kazuha is amazing at C0, but some of his constellations are incredible enhancements:

  • C1 (Scarlet Hills): Reduces his skill's cooldown and resets it after using his Burst. This means more grouping, more particles, and a lower ER requirement.

  • C2 (Yamaarashi Tailwind): This is his most meta-defining constellation. It grants a massive 200 Elemental Mastery to himself and all party members within his Burst's field. This is a huge direct buff to his own passive and any reaction-based characters on the team.

  • C6 (Crimson Momiji): This is what fully unlocks his Main DPS potential. It infuses his attacks with Anemo after using his skill or burst and gives him damage scaling based on his EM.

Updated Team Compositions for 2025

Kazuha's flexibility is his greatest asset. He fits almost anywhere, but here are some of the strongest teams for him in the current meta:

  1. Vaporize/Melt Teams: The timeless classics. Pair him with a Hydro/Pyro DPS like Arlecchino or Tartaglia, alongside Bennett and Xiangling, for devastating results.

  2. Hypercarry Teams: Place him with a main DPS like Raiden Shogun or Ayaka. Kazuha will shred enemy resistance and provide a massive Elemental DMG bonus, allowing the hypercarry to reach their maximum damage potential.

  3. Aggravate Teams: In Dendro teams, Kazuha is fantastic at swirling Electro to enable Aggravate reactions. He works beautifully with characters like Yae Miko, Fischl, and Keqing.

  4. Overload Teams: With the rise of characters like Clorinde and Chevreuse, Overload teams are stronger than ever. Kazuha provides excellent grouping to counteract the knockback effect of Overload, keeping enemies locked in place.

So, is Kazuha still worth the investment in 2025? The answer is a resounding yes. His unique combination of crowd control, resistance shred, and a powerful party-wide damage buff is a formula that has yet to be power-crept. Whether you build him as the ultimate support or a graceful Anemo DPS, Kazuha is a character who will fundamentally elevate your Genshin Impact account. 😉