Genshin Impact: Best Kuki Shinobu Sub-DPS Build

Key Takeaways

• Kuki Shinobu is a former shrine maiden of the Grand Narukami Shrine and the Deputy Leader of the Arataki Gang in Inazuma, known for her professionalism and certifications.
• Her playstyle involves quickly applying and chaining Electro reactions, and utilizing her elemental burst to deal massive AoE Electro damage.
• The Freedom-Sworn is the best weapon for her sub-DPS build due to its bonus Elemental Mastery stat and skill effect, while the Iron Sting is a good replacement.
• Gilded Dreams artifact set to its strong Elemental Mastery and party-wide buffs triggered by Elemental Reactions, making it a superior choice over the Tenacity of the Millelith set.
• Gilded Dreams artifact set is ideal for Kuki Shinobu due to its Elemental Mastery and buffs based on the Elemental Type of other party members.

Kuki Shinobu is a five-star Electro character in Genshin Impact, and her element allows her to deal Electro damage and trigger Elemental Reactions with other elements. Her Elemenal Skill and Elementatl Burst consume some HP to create powerful AoE rings around her that deal Electro Damage to your opponents. Additionally, the Elemental Skill also heals your allies making her quite a versatile character with a lot of utility.

Kuki Shinobu is currently one of the best Sub-DPS characters in Genshin Impact (You can check out our Sub-DPS Tier List here)

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Introduction Kuki Shinobu

Kuki Shinobu is an Electro user known for her agility and support capabilities. As a former shrine maiden, she possesses a vast knowledge of rituals and practices that she uses in battle to control the flow of energy. In addition to her role as Arataki Itto’s sidekick and Deputy Leader of the Arataki Gang, Kuki Shinobu is also a highly skilled and trained fighter.

Kuki Shinobu Hyperbloom Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon	Freedom-Sworn
Replacement Weapons	Iron Sting
Best Artifacts	Gilded Dreams
Main Stats	Sands: Elemental MasteryGoblet: Elemental MasteryCirclet: Elemental Mastery
Substats	Elemental Mastery, HP%, Energy Recharge

The Hyperbloom Sub-DPS build focuses on maximizing her Elemental Mastery and Energy Recharge. The build uses the Freedom-Sworn or Iron Sting weapons and the Gilded Dreams artifact set to increase damage output and trigger Elemental Reactions. Elemental Mastery and Energy Recharge are prioritized as main stats and substats, while HP% increases survivability and increases team healing. This build allows Kuki Shinobu to deliver powerful Electro attacks and frequently use her Elemental Burst to support her team, making her a valuable character in combat.

Kuki Shinobu Best Weapons

	Weapon	Details
Best	Freedom-Sworn	Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery 43Skill Effect: Increases DMG by 10%. When characters with Freedom-Sworn trigger Elemental Reactions, they gain a Sigil of Rebellion (once every 0.5s). This triggers even if they aren’t on the field. When you reach 2 Sigils, they will be consumed which grants nearby party members 20% ATK and 16% Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG for 12s. Once triggered, you gain no Sigils for 20s. The same buffs from the Millennial Movement series does not stack.
F2P Option	Iron Sting	Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery 36Skill Effect: Dealing Elemental DMG increases all DMG by 6% for 6s. Max 2 stacks. Can occur once every 1s.

Best 5 Star Weapon

Freedom-Sworn

Freedom-Sworn is an excellent weapon choice for Kuki Shinobu’s Hyperbloom build. Its high Elemental Mastery bonus stat, combined with its powerful skill effect, can greatly enhance her damage output and provide a boost to her team’s damage as well.

Best F2P Weapon

Iron Sting

While Iron Sting may not provide the same level of boost as the Freedom-Sworn, it is still an excellent option for Kuki Shinobu’s Sub-DPS build, particularly for those who may not have access to the five-star weapon. Its Elemental Mastery bonus stat and damage boost skill effect can significantly enhance Kuki Shinobu’s damage output and make her a powerful force in combat.

Kuki Shinobu Best Artifacts

Gilded Dreams

Set Pieces	Set Piece Bonus
2-Piece Bonus	Elemental Mastery +80
4-Piece Bonus	Within 8s of triggering an Elemental Reaction, the character equipping this will obtain buffs based on the Elemental Type of the other party members. ATK is increased by 14% for each member whose Elemental Type is the same as the equipping character, and EM is increased by 50 for every member with a different Elemental Type. Each of the buffs will count up to 3 characters. This effect can be triggered once every 8s and even when not on the field.

When triggering an Elemental Reaction, Kuki Shinobu gains ATK and EM buffs based on the Elemental Types of her party members. This can be particularly useful in co-op play, where Kuki Shinobu can use her teammates’ different Elemental Types to gain stronger buffs. Even when not on the field, Kuki Shinobu can still trigger this effect, so she can focus on setting up Elemental Reactions and supporting her team without worrying about being on the field herself.

That concludes our guide on the best build for a sub-DPS Kuki Shinobu, with suggestions on the best weapons and artifacts. For further details on other leading sub-DPS characters, please refer to our guides on the Raiden Shogun and Nahida.