Meet klee - the explosive bundle of energy in genshin impact

One of the most beloved characters in the vast world of Genshin Impact, Klee is a 5-star Pyro character known for her explosive abilities, adorable antics, and boundless enthusiasm. As a member of the Knights of Favonius, she brings both danger and delight in equal measure. For an in-depth look at her stats, abilities, and optimal builds, visit the official Klee Genshin Impact Character page.

Character Overview

Klee is a young girl who uses a catalyst as her weapon, meaning all of her attacks deal elemental Pyro damage. She is widely known for her unrelenting curiosity, love of explosives, and innocent troublemaking behavior throughout Mondstadt.

Backstory

Daughter of famed adventurers Alice and an unnamed father, Klee inherited her mother's flair for alchemy and high-powered explosives. Though often causing mayhem, Klee’s mischief is balanced by her pure heart and desire to help others. She views the Knights of Favonius as her family, with Jean serving as a stern yet caring older sister figure.

Personality

Klee’s charm lies in her childlike wonder and enthusiasm. Despite the chaos that often follows her, she genuinely wants to make people smile. Her excitement when throwing bombs and her attempt to evade punishment by Jean reveal her playful nature. Her dialogue, voice lines, and animations all reinforce her status as a fan-favorite character.

Gameplay and Mechanics

Combat Style

Klee's abilities focus on ranged Pyro damage and area-of-effect (AoE) explosions. Her normal and charged attacks launch explosive fireballs, making her ideal for crowd control. She thrives in a team built around maximizing elemental reactions like Overloaded or Vaporize.

Elemental Skill - Jumpy Dumpty

Klee throws a bouncing bomb that jumps thrice, exploding with Pyro damage each time. When it finishes bouncing, it splits into smaller mines that detonate on contact, offering both initial damage and area denial. It’s essential for triggering elemental chain reactions.

Elemental Burst - Sparks 'n' Splash

This ability summons a barrage of homing Pyro attacks that automatically target nearby enemies, providing sustained damage over several seconds. It allows Klee to continue moving or attacking while dealing passive damage, which synergizes well with her normal attacks.

Team Compatibility

Klee works exceptionally well with characters who can provide crowd control or trigger elemental reactions. Pair her with Hydro or Electro characters like Xingqiu or Fischl for powerful effects. Shield characters such as Zhongli or Diona can also enhance Klee’s survivability due to her relatively short attack range and fragile health pool.

Ascension and Talent Materials

Leveling up Klee requires specific materials found in Mondstadt. These include Philanemo Mushrooms, Everflame Seeds from the Pyro Regisvine, and various talent books like “Freedom.” Taking her to level 90 and upgrading all her talents will maximize her potential, especially in higher Abyss levels.

Build Recommendations

Artifacts

The best artifact sets for Klee often depend on the playstyle, but the following are widely recommended:

  1. Crimson Witch of Flames: Increases Pyro damage and enhances reaction-related effects.
  2. Shimenawa's Reminiscence: Boosts attack at the cost of energy, useful for direct damage builds.

Weapons

Top-tier weapons can enhance Klee’s substats or elemental damage significantly. Preferred catalysts include:

  1. Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds: Boosts CRIT rate and grants a movement speed bonus.
  2. Skyward Atlas: Increases elemental damage and provides passive bonus effects.
  3. Dodoco Tales: A 4-star event weapon ideal for charged attack builds with added versatility.

Conclusion

Klee is a high-risk, high-reward character who, when built correctly, can dominate the battlefield with Pyro explosions and energetic flair. Players who enjoy fast-paced, reaction-oriented gameplay will find great joy in mastering her kit. Whether you’re a long-time fan of her cute demeanor or new to the game and curious about Pyro characters, Klee offers explosive entertainment at every turn.