Is Leveling Kazuha to 90 Worth It in Genshin Impact? An In-Depth Guide

Hey friend! If you‘re a fellow Kazuha enthusiast like me, you may be wondering: should I spend all those precious resources to get him to level 90? Or is leaving him at 80/90 enough?

Let me walk you through a detailed cost-benefit analysis. Based on the minimal stat gains and large resource investment required, I would only recommend leveling Kazuha to 90 if you are a heavy Kazuha user and have already built your main DPS carry characters.

For most players, stopping at 80/90 and crowning his E or Q talent is sufficient to maximize his performance. But there are some niche cases where getting him to max level can be worth it.

How Much Does Leveling to 90 Really Help Kazuha?

First, let‘s look at what you actually gain from level 80 to 90. There are two main benefits:

• Base Stat Increases:

  • ATK goes from 239 to 287 (~20% increase)
  • EM goes from 115 to 138 (~20% increase)

• Maximum Talent Level:

  • Normal Attack: Lv. 10 (127.77%) vs Lv. 9 (106.48%)
  • Elemental Skill: Lv. 10 (418.75%) vs Lv. 9 (348.96%)
  • Elemental Burst: Lv. 10 (919.68%) vs Lv. 9 (766.4%)

Here‘s a table summarizing the differences:

The ATK and EM gains are decent but not game-changing. The talent level 10 is nice for boosting his skill/burst damage, but level 9 talents are already very strong.

All in all, leveling to 90 provides around a 5-15% DPS increase depending on what portion of his kit you use. This is not insignificant, but not dramatically higher either.

How Many Resources Does It Cost to Reach Level 90?

Reaching level 90 takes a ton of mora, books, gemstones, and ascension materials. Here‘s an estimate of what you‘ll need:

• 420,000 Mora
• 18 Philosophies of Freedom (Gold Books)
• 8 Vayuda Turquoise Gemstones
• 123 Hero‘s Wits

That‘s equivalent to around 2-3 weeks of full resin invested into leylines, bosses, and domains.

As a low or moderate spender, spending thousands of resin for a ~10% damage increase may not be the best use of your limited resources. The opportunity cost is very high.

However, for whales and endgame players who have already triple-crowned multiple characters, the cost is more manageable.

Is Level 90 Worth It for Kazuha?

• For most players, I don‘t think level 90 is worth the huge investment. Leaving Kazuha at 80/90 and crowning his E or Q is sufficient to make him a top-tier support.

• However, for heavy Kazuha users and whales, the extra 5-15% damage can be nice. If you use him in multiple Abyss teams and already have strong DPS characters built, level 90 is a good way to squeeze out a bit more power.

• Players who compete for speedrun records may also want to max him out fully for peak damage.

So in summary:

✅ Level 90 is recommended if:

• Kazuha is your absolute favorite character
• You use him in 99% of your teams
• Resources are not a constraint for you

❌ Level 90 is NOT recommended if:

• You are F2P or low spender
• Your main DPS characters need investment first
• You don‘t use Kazuha as extensively

What If I Don‘t Want to Go to Level 90?

If you don‘t want to make the heavy investment for level 90, here are some other ways to improve your Kazuha without increasing his level:

• Crown his Elemental Skill or Burst. This will give a similar damage % increase to talent level 10 for less resource cost. Prioritize his skill if you want buff his personal damage more.

• Get his weapons to level 90. This will provide a bigger ATK boost compared to character levels. Iron Sting or Freedom-Sworn are his best options.

• Improve his artifacts. Focus on maximizing EM in his sands/goblet/circlet for bigger Swirl damage. Have enough ER to burst off cooldown.

• Work on supports. Build your Xingqiu, Bennett, Fischl, Beidou etc. to further amp Kazuha‘s teams.

Conclusion – Kazuha Still Shines at Level 80

While maxing Kazuha to level 90 can provide a nice marginal damage boost, it is a luxury, not a necessity.

Leaving him at 80/90 and investing in his weapons, artifacts, talents, and team is the most resin-efficient way to build him. Going all the way to 90 is generally overkill for casual players.

But if you love Kazuha, have the resources to spare, and want to push his potential to the max, level 90 can be a long-term goal. The choice ultimately depends on your priorities and playstyle.

Let me know if this overview helped explain whether you should level your Kazuha up fully! I‘m happy to provide any other Genshin tips and advice.