Genshin Impact Kamisato Ayato banner rerun date, abilities, and more

If you’ve come across this Genshin Impact guide then that can mean only one thing: the Kamisato Ayato banner is now just around the corner. As such, you’re going to want to swot up on all things Ayato, including his abilities and Constellations.

Head of the Kamisato clan, Yashiro Commissioner, and older brother of Ayaka – herself one of the top DPS characters in our Genshin Impact tier list – Ayato is a Hydro sword user like Xingqiu. This boba-loving statesman is a powerful addition to the roster of Genshin Impact characters, so be sure to ready your Primogems.

Kamisato Ayato banner rerun date

The Kamisato Ayato banner rerun will arrive on December 27, 2022. HoYoverse confirmed via Twitter that he would return for Phase 2 of Genshin Impact 3.3 alongside Raiden Shogun.

Genshin Impact Kamisato Ayato abilities

Ayato mixes fine swordsmanship with his Hydro Vision in order to deliver devastating attacks. His Elemental Burst – Kamisato Art: Suiyuu – is perfect for applying Hydro to multiple enemies while he is off-field, making him a versatile DPS.

Normal Attack – Kamisato Art – Marobashi

• Normal attack: Perform up to five rapid strikes
• Charged attack: Consumes a certain amount of stamina to dash forward and perform an iai
• Plunging attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging any enemies in your path and dealing area of effect damage upon impact

Elemental Skill – Kamisato Art: Kyouka

Kamisato Ayato shifts positions and enters the Takimeguri Kanka state.
After this shift, he will leave a watery illusion at his original location. After it is formed, the watery illusion will explode if opponents are nearby or after its duration ends, dealing AoE Hydro DMG.

Takimeguri Kanka

In this state, Kamisato Ayato uses his Shunsuiken to engage in blindingly fast attacks, causing DMG from his Normal Attacks to be converted into AoE Hydro DMG. This cannot be overridden.
It also has the following properties:

• After a Shunsuiken attack hits an opponent, it will grant Ayato the Namisen effect, increasing the DMG dealt by Shunsuiken based on Ayato’s current Max HP. The initial maximum number of Namisen stacks is four, and one stack can be gained through Shunsuiken every 0.1s. This effect will be dispelled when Takimeguri Kanka ends.
• Kamisato Ayato’s resistance to interruption is increased.
• Unable to use Charged or Plunging Attacks.

Takimeguri Kanka will be cleared when Ayato leaves the field. Using Kamisato Art: Kyouka again while in the Takimeguri Kanka state will reset and replace the pre-existing state.

Elemental Burst – Kamisato Art: Suiyuu

Unveils a garden of purity that silences the cacophony within.
While this space exists, Bloomwater Blades will constantly rain down and attack opponents within its AoE, dealing Hydro DMG and increasing the Normal Attack DMG of characters within.

Genshin Impact Kamisato Ayato passive talents

Kamisato Art: Mine Wo Matoishi Kiyotaki

Kamisato Art: Kyouka has the following properties:

• After it is used, Kamisato Ayato will gain two Namisen stacks.
• When the water illusion explodes, Ayato will gain a Namisen effect equal to the maximum number of stacks possible.

Kamisato Art: Michiyuku Hagetsu

If Kamisato Ayato is not on the field and his Energy is less than 40, he will regenerate two Energy for himself every second.

Kamisato Art: Daily Cooking

When Ayato cooks a dish perfectly, he has an 18% chance to receive an additional ‘suspicious’ dish of the same type.

Genshin Impact Kamisato Ayato Constellations

If you’re hoping to go hard on Ayato’s banner, here’s what you can expect in return for your hard-earned Primogems.

• (C1) Kyouka Fushi – Shunsuiken damage is increased by 40% against enemies with 50% HP or less
• (C2) World Source – Namisen’s maximum stack count is increased to five. When Ayato has at least three Namisen stacks, his maximum health is increased by 50%
• (C3) To Admire the Flowers – Increases the level of Kamisato Art: Kyouka by three. Maximum upgrade level increases to 15
• (C4) Endless Flow – After using Kamisato Art: Suiyuu, all nearby party members gain 15% attack speed on normal attacks for 15 seconds
• (C5) Bansui Ichiro – Increases the level of Kamisato Art: Suiyuu by three. Maximum upgrade level increases to 15
• (C6) Boundless Origin – After using Kamisato Art: Kyouka, Ayato’s next Shunsuiken attack creates two extra Shunsuiken strikes when they hit enemies, each one dealing 450% of Ayato’s attack as damage. Neither Shunsuiken attacks are affected by Namisen

Genshin Impact Kamisato Ayato Ascension materials

In order to level up Ayato, players will need to dip into their Lazurite reserves. If you’re lacking, then head on over to the Hydro Hypostasis, where you’ll also be able to farm up the Dews of Repudiation required to max him out. Players will also need to hoover up plenty of Sakura Bloom from around Inazuma, while chopping up samurai in order to acquire their handguards.

In order to get Ayato to level 90, you’re going to need the following:

• 1x Varunada Lazurite Sliver
• 9x Varunada Lazurite Fragment
• 9x Varunada Lazurite Chunk
• 6x Varunada Lazurite Gemstone
• 168x Sakura Bloom
• 18x Old Handguard
• 30x Kageuchi Handguard
• 36x Famed Handguard
• 46x Dew of Repudiation
• 420,000 Mora

Genshin Impact Kamisato Ayato Talent materials

Similarly to his sister, Ayaka, Ayato makes use of Elegance books to upgrade his talents. Additionally, players will want to keep an eye out for Handguards as they’re taking down the roaming ronin of Inazuma. Finally, it’s time to farm the End of the Oneiric Eurythmia weekly domain for Mudra of the Malefic General.

In total, to max out one of Ayato’s talents players will need to shell out:

• 3x Teachings of Elegance
• 21x Guide to Elegance
• 38x Philosophies of Elegance
• 6x Old Handguard
• 22x Kageuchi Handguard
• 31x Famed Handguard
• 6x Mudra of the Malefic General
• 1x Crown of Insight
• 1,652,500 Mora

And that’s everything you need to know about Kamisato Ayato. We reckon he could very well be one of the best Genshin Impact characters yet.