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You can get really good at Kinich’s Nightsoul mechanics and grappling by learning how to use his skills for quick moves and smart spots. Knowing about Nightsoul’s Blessing and how to make Blind Spots gives you a strong Dendro DPS advantage.

Tip: Practice fast grappling to do more damage and control the battle in this Genshin Kinich Guide.

Genshin Kinich Guide: Core Mechanics

Grappling Skill Basics

Kinich is a strong Dendro Claymore DPS. He has a special grappling skill. You can use it to move fast in fights. This skill helps you reach high places. You can swing more than once in a row. It lets you control where you go and avoid attacks.

• Kinich's Elemental Skill locks onto enemies or objects nearby.

• If there are no enemies, you can grapple up into the air.

• Hold the Elemental Skill to aim before you launch.

• If you miss, you get 60% of the cooldown back.

• Grappling to an enemy starts Nightsoul’s Blessing for 10 seconds. Your Normal Attacks turn into Loop Shots that do Dendro damage.

Tip: Practice aiming your grapples to move smoothly and keep attacking.

The table below shows how Kinich’s grappling skill is different from other Dendro DPS characters:

Nightsoul’s Blessing State

When you grapple to an enemy, you enter Nightsoul’s Blessing. This state lasts up to 10 seconds. Your Normal Attacks become Loop Shots. Loop Shots do Dendro damage and let you move while attacking. You can stay close to enemies or dodge attacks.

Nightsoul’s Blessing works well with elemental reactions. If you team up with Citlali or Mualani, you can trigger strong reactions like Cryo or Vaporize. This makes your damage higher and helps you win tough fights faster.

Note: Try different team setups to see which elemental reactions fit your style.

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Blind Spot Generation

Blind Spot generation is very important in this guide. After you grapple, you make a Blind Spot. This helps you get more Nightsoul points. These points boost your damage, especially in hard battles. The more Blind Spots you make, the more Nightsoul points you get. Your damage goes up as you get more points.

Always look for ways to make Blind Spots. Use your grappling skill often and move around the field. This keeps your Nightsoul points high and lets you use Loop Shots more.

Here are some easy tips for using these mechanics in fights:

• Use grappling to dodge attacks and get behind enemies.

• Activate Nightsoul’s Blessing to boost your damage and movement.

• Focus on making Blind Spots to keep your Nightsoul points up.

• Try different team members to find the best elemental reactions.

Remember: Learning these core mechanics will help you use Kinich better and become a top Dendro DPS in Genshin Impact.

Nightsoul Points & Loop Shots

Maximizing Nightsoul Points

You need to focus on Nightsoul Points if you want to boost Kinich’s damage. When you enter Nightsoul’s Blessing, you start to generate Nightsoul Points automatically. For every second you stay in this state, you get 2 Nightsoul Points. If you keep the state active for the full 10 seconds, you can collect up to 20 Nightsoul Points. Your normal attacks also help. Each normal attack gives you 3 extra Nightsoul Points. This means you can reach the maximum quickly if you keep attacking.

Nightsoul Points power up Kinich’s Scalespiker Cannon. The more points you have, the stronger your Dendro damage becomes. You should always try to keep your Nightsoul Points high. This will let you use the Scalespiker Cannon at full strength.

Tip: Use your Elemental Skill to enter Nightsoul’s Blessing, then attack as much as possible to fill your Nightsoul Bar.

The table below shows how different teams help you gather Nightsoul Points and increase your overall damage:

Loop Shot Execution

Loop Shots are your main way to deal damage during Nightsoul’s Blessing. You need to use them well to get the most out of Kinich. Start by using your Elemental Skill to enter Nightsoul’s Blessing. Then, use normal attacks to build up Nightsoul Points. When your Nightsoul Bar is full, you can unleash the Scalespiker Cannon for big Dendro damage.

Here are some steps for strong Loop Shot combos:

• Attack with normal hits while under Nightsoul’s Blessing to gather Nightsoul Points.

• Use your Elemental Skill again to fire the Scalespiker Cannon.

• Try to get at least 4 Scalespiker Cannon shots in boss fights. You can do this easily with a Burning team.

• Hold and release your Skill when the Nightsoul Bar is full. This makes the animation faster and smoother.

• If you time your combo right, you can get up to 5 Scalespiker Cannon shots. This will boost your DPS, especially against tough bosses.

Note: Practice your timing in the Spiral Abyss or boss domains to master Loop Shot execution.

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Cooldown Management

Managing your cooldowns helps you keep up your damage and stay mobile. If you use your Elemental Skill and miss, you get 60% of the cooldown back. This lets you try again quickly. Always watch your cooldown timer so you can enter Nightsoul’s Blessing as often as possible.

You should also plan your attacks around your team’s elemental skills. For example, if you use a Burgeon team, wait for Hydro and Pyro skills to be ready before you start your Loop Shot combo. This will help you trigger strong reactions and get the most out of your Nightsoul Points.

Callout: Good cooldown management means you can keep attacking, moving, and using your Scalespiker Cannon without long breaks.

If you follow these steps in the Genshin Kinich Guide, you will see your Dendro DPS rise quickly. Keep practicing, and you will master Nightsoul Points and Loop Shots in no time.

Builds & Team Synergy

Best Artifacts for Kinich

You should pick artifact sets that boost Dendro damage and help with elemental reactions. The best choice for most players is Deepwood Memories. This set increases your Dendro damage and lowers enemy resistance. If you want to focus on reactions, Gilded Dreams works well. You can also mix two sets for a flexible build. Here is a table to help you choose:

For main stats, use ATK on the sands, Dendro DMG Bonus on the goblet, and CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate on the circlet. Try to get CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, and ATK% as substats.

Recommended Weapons

You have many strong weapon choices for Kinich. The best weapons give high base attack and CRIT stats. Here are the top picks:

1. Fang of the Mountain King

   • High base ATK and CRIT Rate.

   • Increases Elemental Skill and Burst damage with stacks.

2. Beacon of the Reed Sea

   • Good CRIT Rate.

   • Boosts ATK after using Elemental Skill or taking damage.

3. Serpent Spine

   • High CRIT Rate.

   • Increases damage while you stay on the field.

4. Wolf’s Gravestone

   • High ATK.

   • Boosts party ATK when hitting low HP enemies.

5. Earth Shaker

   • Increases Elemental Skill damage after Pyro reactions.

Tip: Fang of the Mountain King works best with Kinich’s Nightsoul mechanics. Each Elemental Skill hit gives stacks that boost your damage.

Top Teammates

You can build strong teams around Kinich by focusing on Burning and Burgeon reactions. Try these team setups:

• Kinich Burning SS: Use Dendro and Pyro for steady Burning.

• Kinich Burning Team 2: Add Yanfei for shields and buffs.

• Kinich Burning Team: Pair with Emilie and Xiangling for Dendro/Pyro, and Zhongli for shields.

• Kinich Burgeon SS: Use Hydro and Pyro for Burgeon, with Bennett for healing.

• Kinich Burgeon Team #2: Stack Dendro, Hydro, and Pyro, with Baizhu for healing and buffs.

Kinich works well with Dendro supports like Baizhu and Nahida. They boost your Bloom and Burgeon reactions. Hydro characters like Nilou and Yelan help trigger Bloom. Pyro characters such as Xiangling trigger Burning for more damage.

Note: Try different teams to find what fits your playstyle. At Bahomu, we've found that pairing Kinich with the Kinich Impression T-Shirt brings extra luck (results may vary)! You can check the Genshin Kinich Guide for more ideas.

Advanced Tips & Mistakes to Avoid

Pro Grappling Strategies

You can get better at using Kinich by learning advanced grappling tricks. Good players use these moves to win more fights:

• After you finish a grapple, use a Normal Attack fast. This helps you stay close to enemies and keep your combo going.

• Use the Night Realm’s Gift Passive to throw your grappling hook again while in the air. This makes you move faster and dodge attacks from above.

• Try the Nightsoul Transmission ability. If you stand near a Coilgrass Sigil or use Canopy Hunter, you can do special grappling moves. This lets you move fast and surprise your enemies.

Tip: Practice these tricks in different places. You will get used to Kinich’s style and see your speed and damage go up.

Common Pitfalls

Many players make mistakes when they learn Kinich’s Nightsoul mechanics. You can avoid these problems if you remember these tips:

1. Learn the Natlan mechanics before you play. If you do not know them, you will not do as well.

2. Look for Blind Spots after every grapple. If you miss them, you lose Nightsoul Points.

3. Plan your attacks. If you attack randomly, you waste skills and do less damage.

4. Use Burning and Burgeon reactions. If you ignore them, your team will not be as strong.

5. Watch where your damage comes from. If you do not, you might miss ways to do more DPS.

Note: Check your gameplay often. Fixing these mistakes will help you get better with Kinich and use his Nightsoul mechanics well.

You can get really good at Kinich’s Nightsoul mechanics if you focus on elemental reactions. Pick the right team for each part of the fight. Try out different builds like Burn, Burgeon, or Melt teams. Keep working on your skills and get better over time. Use this checklist to see how you are doing:

Keep practicing and changing your strategy. You will see your Dendro DPS get higher in the Genshin Kinich Guide. Check out the Kinich Impression Necklace to show your dedication!

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FAQ

How do you quickly generate Blind Spots with Kinich?

You should use your grappling skill often. Each successful grapple creates a Blind Spot. Move around enemies to make more Blind Spots fast.

What is the best way to keep Nightsoul’s Blessing active?

You need to hit enemies with your Elemental Skill. Keep attacking to refresh the state. Watch your cooldowns for smooth transitions.

Can you use Kinich in non-Dendro teams?

Tip: Kinich works best with Dendro reactions. You can try him in other teams, but you will see lower damage without Dendro synergy.