Wherever Kinich shows up, adventure and excitement aren’t far behind!
First introduced in Genshin Impact version 5.0, Kinich is a highly versatile character who can fit effortlessly into a variety of team compositions.
If you’re fortunate enough to have him on your roster, this Kinich materials guide will help you unlock his full potential.
As a member of the Scions of the Canopy tribe, Kinich isn’t just skilled at swinging through landscapes; he also leverages his agility to gain an upper hand in combat.
Kinich in Genshin Impact
Kinich, a five-star Dendro Claymore user from the Scions of the Canopy tribe, is known for his top-tier navigation abilities and thrill-seeking nature. He excels in extreme sports, maneuvering through tough landscapes with his grappling hook.
Accompanied by his distinctive Saurian companion, Ajaw, Kinich’s bold combat techniques reflect his adventurous lifestyle.
| RARITY | CHARACTER | ELEMENT | WEAPON | REGION |
| 5-star | Kinich | Dendro | Claymore | Natlan |
How to get Kinich in Genshin Impact
Kinich is a playable character in Genshin Impact, obtainable through a limited-time special banner called an Event Wish.
In version 5.0, the “Seeker of Flame-Wrought Secrets” Event Wish boosts your chances of pulling Kinich.
Locations and routes of Kinich materials for character ascension
All Kinich materials for character ascension in Genshin Impact
| KINICH LEVEL ASCENSION | KINICH MATERALS | REQUIRED MORA FOR KINICH MATERIALS |
| 20 | 1x Nagadus Emerald Sliver 3x Saurian Claw Succulent  2x Juvenile Fang  | 20,000 Mora |
| 40 | 3x Nagadus Emerald Fragment 2x Overripe Flamegranate  10x Saurian Claw Succulent 15x Juvenile Fang | 40,000 Mora |
| 50 | 6x Nagadus Emerald Fragment 4x Overripe Flamegranate 20x Saurian Claw Succulent 12x Seasoned Fang  | 60,000 Mora |
| 60 | 3x Nagadus Emerald Chunk 8x Overripe Flamegranate 30x Saurian Claw Succulent 18x Seasoned Fang | 80,000 Mora |
| 70 | 6x Nagadus Emerald Chunk 12x Overripe Flamegranate 45x Saurian Claw Succulent 12x Tyrant’s Fang  | 100,000 Mora |
| 80 | 6x Nagadus Emerald Gemstone 20x Overripe Flamegranate 60x Saurian Claw Succulent 24x Tyrant’s Fang | 120,000 Mora |
Here are some sample farming routes for Kinich materials:
Saurian Claw Succulent farming route
- This material is found mostly around Sulfurous Veins, east of the Children of Echoes settlement.
Fangs farming route
- Fangs are dropped by Saurians all around Natlan.
All Kinich skills in Genshin Impact
Kinich is a top-tier on-field DPS character specializing in Dendro damage. He shines in single-target combat and stands out for his mobility, thanks to his grappling hooks, which he skillfully uses during battle.
Beyond traversing the map, Kinich’s elemental skill lets him latch onto enemies and unleash loop shots that deal Nightsoul-aligned Dendro damage.
Once his Nightsoul points are fully charged, he can activate the Scalespiker Cannon to inflict even more powerful damage from a distance.
For his elemental burst, Kinich summons his companion, Ajaw, who enters the battlefield to release bursts of Dendro dragon breath at intervals, damaging nearby enemies.
| KINICH SKILLS | DESCRIPTION |
| Normal Attack: Nightstun Style | Normal Attack Performs up to 3 rapid strikes. After using his Elemental Skill “Canopy Hunter: Riding High”‘s mid-air swing, he can perform a Normal Attack in mid-air before landing. Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount to spin and throw his Claymore forward to attack opponents. Plunging Attack Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact. |
| Canopy Hunter: Riding High | Kinich uses his big-game hunting skills to either move swiftly or attack his opponent. When there is an opponent or object that can be attacked nearby, he will attach a grappling hook to the target and enter Nightsoul’s Blessing with 0 Nightsoul points. If neither is nearby, he fires a grappling hook forward and swings in mid-air, and this Skill’s CD is decreased by 60%. This skill can be Held to release. When it is Held, Kinich can aim the grappling hook. Nightsoul’s Blessing: Kinich Kinich’s Nightsoul’s Blessing lasts 10s and generates 2 Nightsoul points every second. In this state, Kinich will hook onto a nearby opponent and perform a variable attack: When using a Normal Attack, Kinich will fire Loop Shots as he loops around the grappled target based on his current movement direction, dealing Nightsoul-aligned Dendro DMG and generating 3 Nightsoul points. Loop Shot DMG is considered Elemental Skill DMG. When Nightsoul points are at max, he can use the Elemental Skill “Scalespiker Cannon”: Consume all Nightsoul points to deal Nightsoul-aligned Dendro DMG. When “Scalespiker Cannon” is Held, Kinich can aim this shot. After firing the Cannon, Kinich will try to grapple to its target. While in Nightsoul’s Blessing, after grappling an opponent or firing “Scalespiker Cannon,” a Blind Spot will be generated next to the opponent. When Kinich enters this Blind Spot, it will disappear and he will generate 4 Nightsoul points. If the grapple connection should snap due to exceeding the maximum distance or some other reason, using a Normal Attack will establish a new connection with a nearby opponent before performing Loop Shots. |
| Elemental Burst: Hail to the Almighty Dragonlord | Unleashes the power of the Almighty Dragonlord, K’uhul Ajaw (on a limited, conditional, restricted, contractual, partial, temporary basis), dealing Nightsoul-aligned AoE Dendro DMG. Ajaw will unleash his Dragon Breath at intervals, dealing Nightsoul-aligned AoE Dendro DMG. If Kinich is in Nightsoul’s Blessing when this is used, this Blessing’s duration is extended by 1.7s. |
| Passive: The Price of Desolation | When Kinich is in Nightsoul’s Blessing state, opponents hit by his Elemental Skill will enter the Desolation state, and when affected by Burning or Burgeon reaction DMG, they will restore 7 Nightsoul points to him. Nightsoul points can be gained this way once every 0.8s. The Desolation state will persist until this instance of Kinich’s Nightsoul’s Blessing state ends. |
| Passive: Flame Spirit Pact | When nearby party member triggers a Nightsoul Burst, Kinich will gain 1 stack of Hunter’s Experience that lasts 15s. Max 2 stacks. When Kinich uses Canopy Hunter: Riding High’s Scalespiker Cannon, all stacks of Hunter’s Experience will be consumed, with each stack consumed, with each stack consumed increasing the DMG dealt by this Cannon shot by 320% of Kinich’s ATK. |
| Passive: Night Realm’s Gift: Repaid in Full | When Kinich is in the air following Canopy Hunter: Riding High’s mid-air swing, he can consume 10 Phlogiston points to perform another mid-air swing. While in an area with Phlogiston Mechanics within Natlan, he can use Nightsoul Transmission: Kinich. When the current active character is sprinting, in movement states that result from specific Talents, or certain heights in the air, when you switch to Kinich: Kinich will perform one of the following actions depending on the conditions met: -When facing a Coilgrass Sigil that can be interacted with: He will fire a grappling hook towards it to move; -When there are nearby opponents and you are in combat: Kinich will use Canopy Hunter: Riding High in the direction of the opponents; Otherwise, Kinich will fire a grappling hook and swing, prioritizing valid Coilgrass Sigils as grapple targets. Nightsoul Transmission can be triggered once every 10s by your own party. When interacting with Coilgrass Sigils and other items that Yumkasaurs can interact with, “Canopy Hunter: Riding High” will be converted to “Yumkasaur Mimesis,” which causes interactions with such items to follow rules applicable to Yumkasaurs, and which will not put Canopy Hunter: Riding High on CD. |
| Passive: Swift Envoy | While in an area with Phlogiston Mechanics within Natlan, interacting with some harvestable items will increase your own party members’ Movement SPD by 15% for 10s. Additionally, the location of nearby resources unique to Natlan will appear on your mini-map. |
Kinich materials for talent upgrades
| KINICH MATERIALS | KINICH MATERIALS FOR ASCENSION | TOTAL |
| Normal Attack: Nightstun Style | Level 1 to 2 – 3x Teachings of Kindling, 6x Juvenile Fang Level 2 to 3 – 2x Guide to Kindling, 3x Seasoned Fang  Level 3 to 4 -4x Guide to Kindling, 4x Seasoned Fang Level 4 to 5 – 6x Guide to Kindling, 6x Seasoned Fang Level 5 to 6 – 9x Guide to Kindling, 9x Seasoned Fang Level 6 to 7 – 4x Philosophies of Kindling, 4x Tyrant’s Fang, 1x Denial and Judgement   Level 7 to 8 – 6x Philosophies of Kindling, 6x Tyrant’s Fang, 1x Denial and Judgement Level 8 to 9 – 12x Philosophies of Kindling, 9x Tyrant’s Fang, 2x Denial and Judgement Level 9 to 10 – 16x Philosophies of Kindling, 12x Tyrant’s Fang, 2x Denial and Judgement, 1x Crown of Insight  | 6x Juvenile Fang 22x Seasoned Fang 31x Tyrant’s Fang 3x Teachings of kindling 21x Guide to Kindling 38x Philosophies of Kindling 6x Denial and Judgement 1,652,500 Mora |
| Canopy Hunter: Riding High | Level 1 to 2 – 3x Teachings of Kindling, 6x Juvenile Fang Level 2 to 3 – 2x Guide to Kindling, 3x Seasoned Fang Level 3 to 4 -4x Guide to Kindling, 4x Seasoned Fang Level 4 to 5 – 6x Guide to Kindling, 6x Seasoned Fang Level 5 to 6 – 9x Guide to Kindling, 9x Seasoned Fang Level 6 to 7 – 4x Philosophies of Kindling, 4x Tyrant’s Fang, 1x Denial and Judgement Level 7 to 8 – 6x Philosophies of Kindling, 6x Tyrant’s Fang, 1x Denial and Judgement Level 8 to 9 – 12x Philosophies of Kindling, 9x Tyrant’s Fang, 2x Denial and Judgement Level 9 to 10 – 16x Philosophies of Kindling, 12x Tyrant’s Fang, 2x Denial and Judgement, 1x Crown of Insight | 6x Juvenile Fang 22x Seasoned Fang 31x Tyrant’s Fang 3x Teachings of kindling 21x Guide to Kindling 38x Philosophies of Kindling 6x Denial and Judgement 1,652,500 Mora |
| Elemental Burst: Hail to the Almighty Dragonlord | Level 1 to 2 – 3x Teachings of Kindling, 6x Juvenile Fang Level 2 to 3 – 2x Guide to Kindling, 3x Seasoned Fang Level 3 to 4 -4x Guide to Kindling, 4x Seasoned Fang Level 4 to 5 – 6x Guide to Kindling, 6x Seasoned Fang Level 5 to 6 – 9x Guide to Kindling, 9x Seasoned Fang Level 6 to 7 – 4x Philosophies of Kindling, 4x Tyrant’s Fang, 1x Denial and Judgement Level 7 to 8 – 6x Philosophies of Kindling, 6x Tyrant’s Fang, 1x Denial and Judgement Level 8 to 9 – 12x Philosophies of Kindling, 9x Tyrant’s Fang, 2x Denial and Judgement Level 9 to 10 – 16x Philosophies of Kindling, 12x Tyrant’s Fang, 2x Denial and Judgement, 1x Crown of Insight | 6x Juvenile Fang 22x Seasoned Fang 31x Tyrant’s Fang 3x Teachings of kindling 21x Guide to Kindling 38x Philosophies of Kindling 6x Denial and Judgement 1,652,500 Mora |
The Crown of Insight can be obtained by upgrading several key elements: reaching Level 11 on the Frostbearing Tree, upgrading the Sacred Sakura’s Favor to at least Level 15, advancing the Sumeru Tree of Dreams to at least Level 5, enhancing the Fountain of Lucine to at least Level 5, and participating in Genshin Impact’s various limited-time events.
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