The best Genshin Impact Kokomi build


Sangonomiya Kokomi

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September 8: Kokomi's rerun banner goes live tomorrow, with Dori, Sucrose and Xinqiu.

Looking for the best Genshin Impact Kokomi build? It's been a little while since the Drifting Luminescence banner brought Kokomi in as a playable character. Since then, she's been a fan-favourite who has been impossible to obtain since the banner went away.

If you managed to get her during then and haven't built her up yet, you'll want to start paying attention to this Genshin Impact Kokomi build. She's due a rerun real soon, and if you score any of her Constellations, you're really going to want to reap those five-star rewards.

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Kokomi in battle
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How do I get Kokomi in Genshin Impact?

Kokomi released in Genshin Impact 2.1, and has since had a couple of reruns. Her banner, World Floating Under the Moonlight', will get another rerun in the second half of Version 3.0, alongside Ganyu, and will have Dori as one of the 4-Star characters.

The best Genshin Impact Kokomi build

Kokomi is a five-star Hydro catalyst-user, and in some ways is a little like a souped-up Barbara, only that her extremely strong healing abilities also deal damage. Similar to Sayu's Muji-Muji Daruma, Kokomi's Bake-Kurage both heals and deals damage to nearby opponents.

The damage dealt by these jellyfish scales is based on Kokomi's max HP, as does the amount of healing, which means it's a good idea to either build her towards Hydro damage or build on her healing abilities.

Role
Best Weapon
Alternate Weapon
Best Artifact
Alternate Artifact
Hydro DPS
Skyward Atlas
Solar Pearl
Heart of Depth
Noblesse Oblige
Healing
Prototype Amber
Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Maiden Beloved
The Exile

What are Kokomi's skills?

Kokomi is ideally used as a Support character since her abilities provide healing, and her Bake-Kurage deals Hydro damage periodically even when Kokomi isn't the active character. As with Xingqui's burst, this allows you to set up plenty of elemental reactions. Thanks to Honey Hunter World for the details!

Skill
Effect
Normal Attack
Performs three consecutive attacks dealing Hydro damage.
Charged Attack
Consumes stamina to deal AoE Hydro damage after casting time.
Plunging Attack
Kokomi plunges to the ground, damaging enemies inbetween, and dealing AoE Hydro damage on impact.
Kurage's Oath
Summons a Bake-Kurage that heals nearby allies at intervals and attacks enemies with Hydro damage based on Kokomi's max HP. Also applies wet to Kokomi.
Kaijin Ceremony
Deals AoE Hydro damage to enemies and wraps Kokimi in a water cloak that boosts regular attack and Bake-Kurage damage. It also applies healing to regular attacks based on Kokomi's max HP, and lets her walk on water.

Kokomi's Passive Talents

Kokomi also has some very cool passive talents:

Passive Talent
Effect
Haworthia Casket
If Kokomi's Bake Kurage are present when she uses Kaijin Ceremony, its duration is refreshed.
Song of Pearls
When wearing the Ceremonial Garment created by Kaijin Ceremony, Kokomi's normal and charged attack damage bonus is increased further based on 15% of her healing bonus.
Princess of Watatsumi
Decreases swimming stamina consumption for your party by 20%.
Flawless Strategy
Kokomi obtains a 25% healing bonus, but her crit rate decreases by 100%.
Kokomi Constellation menu
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What Are Kokomi's constellations?

Kokomi's constellations further increase the effectiveness of her healing, but mainly add bonuses while she's wearing the Ceremonial Garment from her Kaijin Ceremony burst.

Constellation
Effect
At Water's Edge
While wearing the Ceremonial Garment from Kaijin Ceremony, the final attack in Kokomi's combo unleashes a fish that deals 30% of her HP as Hydro Damage
The Clouds Like Waves Rippling
Characters with 50% HP or less recei 4.5% extra healing based on Kokomi's max HP from Baka-Kurage, and 0.6% from Kaijin Ceremony's healing attacks.
The Moon, A Ship O'er the Seas
Increases the level of Kaijin Ceremony by three. Max upgrade level is 15.
The Moon Overlooks the Waters
While wearing the Ceremonial Garment from Kaijin Ceremony, Kokomi's attack speed is increased by 10%, and normal attacks restore 0.8 energy. This effect can occur every 0.2s.
All Streams Flow to the Sea
Increases the level of Kurage's Oath by 3. Max upgrade level is 15.
Sango Isshin
While wearing the Ceremonial Garment from the Kaijin Ceremony, Kokomi gains a 40% Hydro damage bonus for 4 seconds after her attacks heal a character with 80% HP or more.
Genshin Impact's Kokomi Talents menu
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What are Kokomi's character ascension materials?

Kokomi's character ascension materials are a mixture of resources from across Inazuma, plus the usual Hydro ascension lazurites. Here's what you'll need:

  • Varunada Lazurite
  • Dew of Repudiation
  • Sango Pearls
  • Spectral Husks

Of course, the Inazuma-based resources won't be available until we make our way to Watatsumi Island in version 2.1 (if leaks are to be believed).

What is the best Weapon for Kokomi?

Kokomi arrived with a special catalyst, Everlasting Moonglow. This is, therefore, the best option for her, but others can be used, too:

Weapon
Rarity
Stat
Skill
How to obtain
Everlasting Moonglow
5-Star
HP 10.8%
Healing Bonus increased by 10%, Normal Attack damage is increased by 1% of the Max HP of the character equipping this weapon. For 12 seconds after using an Elemental Burst, Normal Attacks that hit opponents will restore 0.6 Energy. Energy can be restored this way once every 0.1 seconds.
Wishes
Prototype Amber
4-Star
HP 10%
Using an Elemental Burst regenerates 4 Energy every 2s for 6s. All party members will regenerate 4% HP every 2s for this duration
Forged

What is the best Artifact set for Sangonomiya Kokomi?

As both a healer and damage dealer, Kokomi can benefit from the healing bonus of the Ocean-Hued Clam, or would also benefit from the additional health that comes with the Tenacity of the Millelith set.

Artifact set
2-piece set bonus
2-piece set bonus
Ocean-Hued Clam
Healing Bonus +15%
When the character equipping this artifact set heals a character in the party, a Sea-Dyed Foam will appear for 3 seconds, a Sea-Dyed Foam will appear for 3 seconds, accumulating the amount of HP recovered from healing (overflow included).
Tenacity Of The Millelith
HP increased by 20%
When an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the ATK of all nearby party members is increased by 20% and their Shield Strength is increased by 30% for 3s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s. This effect can still be triggered even when the character who is using this artifact set is not on the field.
Heart of Depth
Hydro DMG Bonus +15%
After using Elemental Skill, increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 30% for 15s.

If you're looking for extra guides to help you out in Inazuma, we've also got a full list of Sakura Bloom locations and Electroculus locations, as well as guides to the best Ayaka build, Scaramouche build, and Thoma build. Get reading!

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