Kafka is excellent because she’s one of the best DoT (damage-over-time) enablers in the game. Her kit lets her constantly trigger Shock and other DoTs, spreading them to all enemies with her Skill and Ultimate, which makes her perfect for multi-target fights and sustained damage. She doesn’t rely on big burst hits—instead, she steadily shreds enemy HP each turn. Kafka also pairs extremely well with other DoT characters like Sampo and Luka, and she can work in many team comps because her damage scales with Effect Hit Rate and ATK, making her flexible to build. Overall, she’s a unique DPS who excels in long battles where her debuffs can do maximum work.
Best Cavern Relics
(2) ATK increases by 12%.
(4) For every DoT the target enemy is afflicted with, the wearer will ignore 6% of its DEF when dealing DMG to it. This effect is valid for a max of 3 DoTs.
This set boosts both her raw attack power and the effectiveness of her damage-over-time, making it her best relic set for maximizing DoT output.
Best Planar Ornaments
(2) Increases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When the wearer's ATK is higher than or equal to 2,400/3,600, increases the DoT DMG dealt by 12%/24%.
This set is perfect for DoT characters like Kafka, since she can easily hit the high ATK needed to get the max DoT bonus.
Best Stats
Body
ATK%
Boots
SPD
Sphere
Lightning DMG Boost
Rope
ATK%
Substats
ATK% / SPD / Effect Hit Rate / Effect RES
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Focus on ATK% to reach Revelry’s high ATK bonus, then get about 67% Effect Hit Rate, and finally build Speed and Break Effect for better DoT damage.
Best Light Cones
SourceLight Cone Event Warp
Spider Web
Increases DMG dealt by the wearer by 24~40%. After every attack launched by wearer, their SPD increases by 4.8~8.0%, stacking up to 3 times.
If the wearer hits an enemy target that is not afflicted by Erode, there is a 100% base chance to inflict Erode to the target. Enemies afflicted with Erode are also considered to be Shocked and will receive Lightning DoT at the start of each turn equal to 60~100% of the wearer's ATK, lasting for 1 turn(s).Patience Is All You Need is Kafka’s best Light Cone because it boosts her overall damage and Speed, helping her take turns more often. It also automatically applies extra Shock DoT when she attacks, which makes spreading DoTs easier and faster. Finally, it increases her damage against enemies already Shocked, perfectly amplifying her playstyle as a DoT enabler.
SourceLight Cone Event Warp
Crystallize
Increases the wearer's Effect Hit Rate by 40~60%. When the wearer deals DMG to an enemy inflicted with Wind Shear, Burn, Shock, or Bleed, each respectively grants 1 stack of Prophet, stacking up to 4 time(s). In a single battle, only 1 stack of Prophet can be granted for each type of DoT. Every stack of Prophet increases wearer's ATK by 5~9% and enables the DoT dealt to ignore 7.2~10.0% of the target's DEF.This is a strong alternative Light Cone for Kafka. It boosts her Effect Hit Rate and DoT damage, making it easier for her to apply debuffs and deal more damage over time. While it lacks the Shock-specific bonuses of her signature, it’s still a solid pick for enhancing Kafka’s overall debuff reliability and DoT output.
SourceStellar Warp, Departure Warp, Character Event Warp, Light Cone Event Warp
Toiler
For every debuff the target enemy has, the DMG dealt by the wearer increases by 12~24%, stacking up to 3 time(s). This effect also applies to DoT.This lightcone increases her damage based on the number of debuffs on the enemy, stacking up to three times. Since Kafka’s kit naturally applies multiple debuffs (like Shock) and often works in DoT teams, this Light Cone gives a reliable and consistent damage boost, especially in full debuff-focused setups.
SourceStellar Warp, Light Cone Event Warp, Starlight Exchange, Stellar Convergence
Inheritor
Increases the wearer's DMG to debuffed enemies by 24~40%. When the wearer uses their Skill, the Effect Hit Rate for this attack increases by 18~30%, and ATK increases by 24~40%.In the Name of the World boosts Kafka’s damage to debuffed enemies, increases Effect Hit Rate, and makes her Skill hit harder, helping her apply and amplify DoTs more easily.
SourceUnderground Shop, Echo of War, Memo-Keeping Light Casket, Light Cone Manifest
Semibreve Rest
Increases the wearer's Break Effect by 16~32%, and increases their DMG to enemies afflicted with Shock or Wind Shear by 16~32%. This also applies to DoT.Fermata is a good 4-star Light Cone for Kafka. It increases Break Effect and damage to enemies with Shock or Wind Shear, which fits her playstyle well. It also boosts DoT damage against shocked enemies, making it a solid, accessible option for extra DoT power.
SourceLight Cone Event Warp
Mirage of Reality
Increases the wearer's Effect Hit Rate by 24~40%. When the wearer deals DMG to an enemy that currently has 3 or more debuffs, increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 12~20%. After the wearer uses their Basic ATK, Skill, or Ultimate, there is a 100% base chance to implant Aether Code on a random hit target that does not yet have it. Targets with Aether Code receive 12~20% increased DMG for 1 turn.It increases Effect Hit Rate and Crit Rate, and when she attacks debuffed enemies, it boosts her DMG further. It also applies Vulnerability to targets, making them take more damage overall. This makes it great for amplifying her DoTs and overall damage, especially in teams that stack lots of debuffs.
Prisoner in Deep Confinement
Revelry by the Sea
Patience Is All You Need5★
Reforged Remembrance 5★
Good Night and Sleep Well4★
In the Name of the World5★
Fermata4★
Incessant Rain 5★