The Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing, Keqing, doesn’t like to be dependent on the Archons to protect her or Liyue Harbor. Keqing believes in herself, thinks that she’s the only one responsible for her own fate, and doesn’t count on gods to decide it for her.
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With a strong feeling of responsibility, Keqing wears herself down to work harder than others. To most people, Keqing is famous for defying the gods and thinking that humans can take care of their own issues. However, after Rex Lapis resigned from his duties and the Qixing took over, she gained a new respect for him and his work. There's a bit of a learning curve when it comes to properly utilizing her throughout Genshin Impact. Here are some mistakes to avoid.
Underestimating her Elemental Reactions
Electro doesn’t have any amplifying damage-dealing reaction. Hydro has Vaporize, while Cryo and Pyro have Melt. Because Electro doesn't have amplifying reactions, players tend to disregard Electro Elemental reactions. Indeed, Electro reactions can’t compete with Melt and Vaporize, but that does not mean that they should be ignored.
After the reaction buff in Genshin Impact 1.6, transformative reactions are now more viable. And while the buff is mostly good for Swirl, it is still a decent addition to Electro reactions. Not only that, but Electro reactions also have more effects on them. For example, Electro-Charged staggers enemies while jumping in between them, and Superconduct lowers the enemy's physical resistance. Therefore, Electro reactions should not be underestimated and should be utilized when possible.
Not considering Thundering Fury or Thundersoother
Not relying on Elemental reactions causes players not to farm for those two sets for Keqing. Instead, most players build her with a Physical build. While Keqing Charged attacks can deal massive damage, they’re missing out on her Electro builds potentials.
Since Keqing can have almost 100% uptime Electro attacks, 4-Thundersoother will boost her damage by 35% the whole fight. In addition, if players build her with 4-Thundering Fury, Keqing will have 100% Electro uptime and her reactions will deal greater damage.
Unable to choose between Physical or Electro build
A lot of players are unable to decide whether they should use their Keqing in Physical or Electro build. Keqing is quite unappealing for a lot of people because her multiplier may seem too low to invest in.
However, both Physical and Electro build actually have a rather insignificant difference where the damage output is quite similar to each other. So players should choose whichever build they like better.
Using her skill the wrong way
Keqing’s skill is unique. It applies Electro on the enemy while leaving a hairpin mark. When used again, Keqing can blink to that mark, dealing another Electro AOE damage. Alternatively, players can use a Charge attack and the hairpin will explode, dealing Electro AOE damage.
The difference here is based on her build. If Keqing blinked to the mark, she will infuse her weapon with Electro and lose the Physical damage bonus. While if she uses a Charge attack, she will not infuse her weapon. Here players need to pay attention to which kind of skill they want to use.
Underestimating her damage
Keqing has a very low multiplier on her Normal attacks. However, she has the highest Charge attack multiplier among all sword wielders. Although she's now dethroned by Ayaka, Keqing's Charge attack is still one of the best.
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It's true that her Normal attack deals low damage, but it is compensated with fast attacks and high mobility. Keqing's quick repositioning allows her to gain a decent damage per second compared to other characters that have low mobility. Therefore, Keqing's damage should not be underestimated. Her kit allows her to be as good as other DPS.
Not Utilizing Her mobility
Some characters have good mobility skills that allow them to move around easily, like Xiao or Venti. Keqing also possesses such ability. Some players may neglect her ability to blink into hard-to-reach positions.
Her blink is useful in the world map and also during combat. Keqing can blink multiple times and avoid getting hit if players mastered the timing of her blinks. Add to that, her invincibility during Elemental Burst makes Keqing almost impossible to hit in combat.
Spamming Charged Attack Against Small Enemies
Keqing Charge attack is her best damage-dealing ability. Players tend to spam her Charge attack on all enemies. However, spamming it on small enemies will cause them to get thrown away. Afterward, Keqing will have to reposition and eventually lose a lot of time doing so. She could kill them with her Normal attacks or skills instead.
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Keqing should use her Charge attacks on big enemies and bosses. Their size is usually big and they have slow movement allowing Keqing to maximize the usage of her Charge attacks.
Using Physical build on high constellation Keqing
Keqing might not be undesired like Qiqi as a pity breaker, so getting multiple Keqing may be a good enough reason to start building her. However, if players have multiple constellations on their Keqing, then they should play her on Electro build.
This is because her constellations enhance her Electro capabilities, which will be a waste if the Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing is played on Physical.
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