COMPLETE KAFKA GUIDE! Best Kafka Build - Light Cones, Relics, Teams & Showcase | Honkai: Star Rail

Kafka is finally here, and this guide covers how you should play & build her to get the most value out of Kafka and her teams. Enjoy!
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Helpful Resources (KQM):
Kafka Mains Guide [Featuring Speed Amounts to go for]:

Audio setup was a bit different than usual, but back to normal next video.
likes & subs appreciated a lot. thanks, hope this guide helps!

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Timestamps:
Initial Info (0:00)
Abilities & Traces [Detailed] (0:30)
Playstyle & Gameplay Tips (3:42)
Best Light Cones (5:33)
Best Relics Sets & Planar Ornaments (9:52)
Best Relic Stats (11:38)
Eidolons [E1 vs Light Cone?] (16:37)
Best Teams [Important] & Showcase (18:44)
Overall Thoughts (22:41)
??? Bonus (23:18)
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[Zyx]

Kafka 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳 (respectfully)

While Kafka's EHR amnts stated are accurate, it is often better to prioritize ATK over hitting the guaranteed chance at applying the debuff, for more value overall (as I mentioned briefly in eidolon section), so don't stack EHR.

Slight Update: Hypercarry teams do work & you can play her as a solo carry if you like. DPS seems decent. However it's a completely different build that doesn't utilize her kit/synergies as well, less recommended, less unique of a playstyle, but viable, so I do want to mention it. [& can use Tingyun too] - but it will make her become just a generic DPS instead of a unique DoT carry who synergizes with MUCH less universal/valuable characters/supports + won't depend on crit/supports as much, being easier to build. With that in mind, I do want to emphasize that her crit build IS VIABLE and CAN PERFORM quite well, but is NOT as recommended as a DoT build (generally better + cheaper + lower value characters needed). The build & team options in this video are what I generally recommend and what are generally optimal and the best way to play kafka (& her standard role).

BTW: Welt's LC doesn't give you EHR since it's skill only.
& feel free to use Tingyun as a good support option in any build. Also, Himeko isn't optimal with Kafka but you can play them together if you want :)

editing note: had to use old audio setup as new one's usb port stopped working... but it'll be back to normal next vid (in case you noticed)

[zamamirokusoyaro]

Wow! His mic sounds so good in this video. Surely he didn’t record it initially with his web cam mic then had to re-record! His intelligent self would never do that.

[kacchan]

Kafka dominating the game as well as the playerbase, truly the character of all time

[KikoEdits]

The way I immediately clicked on this video without a second thought just goes to show what an incredible streamer Mr. Socks is. He is truly a streamer and guide maker of all time.

[MasamiMuriVT]

The dopamine hit when Zyox said "Hey, what's up guys. Welcome to my complete & detailed Kafka Guide" Finally..

[vivians]

One thing about Fire Trailblazer, they can make use of the Trend of the Universal Market light cone (if you have it) to apply a burn when they get hit, which is very often due to their taunt lol, so Fire MC can be a solid choice if you need a shielder AND a healer in endgame content :D

[Rewwrs]

If anyone didn’t know Kafkas follow up can instant break those shield that need multi hit. (Might be a bug but it’s worked for me multiple times)

[Opulent_osmium]

You were the person who brought a smile to my face in hard times, i want to thank you for that nick
That said i want you to be happy too. It really hurts if someone says something about one's friendship. Its great that you did not hide this thing from us and came out clean with everyone
I respect your friendship with zajef and i am sure that you would not let some random dude on internet distrupt your peace of mind anymore

Stay cool❤

[itssosigmainhere]

wow zy0x you are such a genius streamer and youtube creator that you definitely did not have any issues with your audio what a tall humble man you are

[DutchNoura]

just want to say that as someone who doesn't play genshin, but does play hsr, your guides are the most comprehensive to me to not only optimize but ALSO understand the systems without prior knowledge so tysm for the guides :]

[DetectiveAndrey]

Kafka is also a nice option for Simulated Universe if you like going for Elation because she has a follow-up. It’s pretty fun.

[SandB]

Watching socks repeat the same info as the 11 other Kafka guides but in his youtube voice 😍🧑‍🍳

[TheHoboWithAShotgun]

14:31 if ur gonna go break effect u wanna stack it on Sampo
21:04 asta can also apply fire DoT but for Fire DoT u can tech8icnalyl run Gepard with fire DoT lightcone for a tank who can give a DoT for Kafka to use

[omeshpersaud]

I legit just got her and came to see her build and boom, a guide from Mr Zyox...impeccable timing😊

[tomdaturtle]

I was just doing some pulls to get enough embers to buy out this months passes, and I happened to be in a position that I could feel my heart rate. I didn't expect to get lucky, but 28 pulls in, I PULLED HER. My heart rate immediately skyrocketed.

[hypno]

great video!! the ending with the previous mic recording was very funny lol

[unwashedrice]

Legend has it the “hey what’s up guys” can be heard even after the incident. Fly high Zyox 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[ray]

Thanks Mr. Socks for rerecording the sections where you used the McDonalds mic. Truly one of the otorhinolaryngologist of all time.

[suggagugkies]

for the team section and a big recommendation for people wanting to explore the versatility of Kafka she is an amazing unit for break team ESEPCIALLY Break Sushang/Phys MC because the bleed caused from break scales off both the Phys Carries BE(Break Effect) aswell as their Atk and Level she can have extremely high Damaging Bleeds and Windshears triggered multiple times before the dot goes away the next few turns.

Sushang, Luka and MC are no brainers for the phys break set up as they deal massive damage to toughness bars but Serval is the absolute best for Shock Break and can extend those break shock durations with ult and Dan Heng and Sampo for Windshear breaks. as for the second slot SW is uncontested when it comes to this playstyle however if you dont have her or your fighting enemies who already are weak to one of the 3 elements then Pela is the second best option for this team so long as she isnt stealing breaks and finally last slot is survivability.

The only disclaimer I have with this Playstyle is that even tho the dmg is really rewarding its extremely hard to use additionally its struggles slightly in aoe content but dominates in single target especially against phys weak enemies.
(Hoping Zy0x pins this)

[kuraido]

18:03 im happy u said this, i have E2 Kafka on my F2P account and her LC