Theorylytics

Flins vs Keqing

Nod-Krai's mobile duelist vs. Liyue's quickswap queen

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Flins if…

  • When you want to stay on-field and shred enemies with speed
  • For combat that requires constant repositioning across the field
  • If you prefer a Polearm's reach over a Sword's precision

Pick Keqing if…

  • For classic Aggravate teams with fast rotations
  • When you need wide AoE damage to clear trash mobs quickly
  • If you enjoy the invulnerability frames of a frequent Burst
Verdict

Flins and Keqing are very similar in power level; choose based on whether you prefer Flins' sustained dash-heavy style or Keqing's bursty quickswap flow. Flins feels more 'modern' in speed, while Keqing remains the Aggravate staple.

At a Glance

Flins
Stat
Keqing
On-field Sustained
Playstyle
Quickswap / Burst
Dash-based
Mobility
Teleport-based
Linear / Forward
AoE
Circular / RadialWinner
ATK / Speed
Self-Buffs
Crit / Infusion
Low
Burst Cost
Low
Moderate
F2P Ease
HighWinner
ATK
Scaling
ATK
Extremely FastWinner
Attack Speed
Fast

Strengths & Weaknesses

Flins

Strengths
  • Uses several 4-Star supports which are much less contested giving you more team flexibility in endgame modes.
  • High DPS with room to grow further as more Nod-Krai supports are released.
Weaknesses
  • Ineffa is key to Flins's teams, offering major DPS causing a large difference in performance without Ineffa.
  • Most team comps only have shielding leaving Flins vulnerable to chip damage or corrosion.

Keqing

Strengths
  • Strong Electro damage
  • Versatile team options
Weaknesses
  • Requires investment
  • Best teams use limited 5-stars

Shared Team Members

With Flins

Fischl's Oz provides coordinated Electro attacks that perfectly complement Flins's fast attack speed, triggering her A4 passive repeatedly. This creates a relentless stream of Electro damage and energy particles for the entire team.

With Keqing

Fischl is the premier Aggravate support for Keqing, as Keqing's frequent Electro applications trigger Fischl's A4 passive more often than almost any other character. Together, they create a high-frequency Electro core that generates massive amounts of energy.

Best Builds (Signature)

Flins

Weapon

Bloodsoaked Ruins

Artifacts

Night of the Sky's Unveiling

Sands

ATK % / EM

Goblet

ATK % / EM

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK % = Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge

Keqing

Weapon

Mistsplitter Reforged

Artifacts

Thundering Fury

Sands

ATK %

Goblet

Electro DMG

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK % > Elemental Mastery

Who Should You Pull?

Flins
Pull Flins if…
  • When you want to stay on-field and shred enemies with speed
  • For combat that requires constant repositioning across the field
  • If you prefer a Polearm's reach over a Sword's precision
Flins Full Guide
Keqing
Pull Keqing if…
  • For classic Aggravate teams with fast rotations
  • When you need wide AoE damage to clear trash mobs quickly
  • If you enjoy the invulnerability frames of a frequent Burst
Keqing Full Guide