Kaveh
Who is Kaveh?
Kaveh is a 5★ Dendro Claymore on-field driver who specializes in Bloom and Burgeon reaction teams. He provides consistent Dendro application, buffs Bloom damage, offers self-healing from Dendro Core detonations during his Burst, and grants interruption resistance — all while enabling off-field teammates. His most distinct feature is that he can detonate Dendro Cores instantly with his Normal Attacks during his Elemental Burst. He is not a conventional DPS; his contribution is reaction enablement, setup, and survivability. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/kaveh-quickguide/
Kit Summary
Painted Dome): Creates an AoE Dendro burst that detonates nearby Dendro Cores instantly and deals Dendro DMG.
Eternal Dream): Infuses Kaveh's Normal Attacks with Dendro and allows them to instantly detonate Dendro Cores on contact; heals Kaveh based on his Elemental Mastery; grants interruption resistance. His active combat mode.
All Bloom Core DMG increased by 12% (Kaveh himself and his team).
Claymore swings — used during Burst to continuously detonate Dendro Cores.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Deepwood Memories (primary — full uptime Dendro RES shred for the team; BiS when no teammate holds it). 4pc Ocean-Hued Clam (if a teammate holds Deepwood; strong in Bloom/Burgeon where Kaveh takes Core damage). 4pc Instructor (teamwide EM buff). 4pc Flower of Paradise Lost / Gilded Dreams (requires Bloom ownership investment). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/kaveh-quickguide/
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Favonius Greatsword (excellent — ER synergy with his high ER needs). EM Claymores: Makhaira Aquamarine, Mailed Flower (event), Rainslasher (consistent Hydro aura). Utility: Sacrificial Greatsword (extra Skill uses + Dendro particles); Forest Regalia (ER + conditional passive). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/kaveh-quickguide/
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Nilou Bloom (recommended): Kaveh + Nilou + Xingqiu + Nahida/Baizhu
Bloom Core: Kaveh + Xingqiu + Kokomi + Nahida
Burgeon: Kaveh + Xingqiu + Thoma + Fischl
Hyperbloom: Kaveh + Xingqiu + Kuki Shinobu + Dendro Traveler
F2P Verdict
Viable at C0 in Bloom teams. Favonius Greatsword (free) is his best accessible weapon — provides ER and batteries teammates. 4pc Deepwood Memories is his recommended support set for RES shred. Stack EM (target 700+ for Bloom) and meet ER requirement before chasing other stats. He heals only himself — not teammates — so bring a dedicated healer if team HP management is a concern. A second Dendro unit helps ER significantly. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/kaveh-quickguide/
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaveh good for beginners?
He is a specific-team-specialist — excellent in Bloom/Burgeon with Nahida + Hydro, but not a general-purpose DPS. Build him if you want a Bloom driver. Source: KQM.
What is the best free weapon for Kaveh?
Favonius Greatsword — provides ER and generates energy for the whole team. Source: KQM.
Does Kaveh heal his teammates?
No — he only heals himself (based on Elemental Mastery) through Dendro Core detonations during his Burst. Bring a dedicated healer for team sustain. Source: KQM.
Why is Kaveh niche despite being 5★?
His kit is narrowly optimized for Bloom/Burgeon reaction teams — he adds little to non-Dendro teams and competes with Alhaitham as a Dendro driver who has better personal damage. Source: KQM.