Overview
Ayaka applies Cryo through her sprint and burst, excelling when enemies are frozen for Blizzard Strayer CRIT Rate. Her burst Senho Ryusai follows enemies and deals multi-hit Cryo damage. She needs Hydro support and grouping for optimal freeze uptime.
How to Play
Sprint through enemies to apply Cryo, use skill for additional Cryo, then burst while enemies are grouped and frozen. Normal attack combo after burst for additional damage. Position burst to hit grouped enemies, Kazuha/Venti help immensely.
Optimal Rotation
Kokomi Skill/Burst, Kazuha Skill/Burst, Shenhe Skill/Burst, Ayaka Sprint, Ayaka Skill, Ayaka Burst, Ayaka NA combo. Maintain freeze with Kokomi's Hydro application throughout.
F2P Options
Amenoma Kageuchi is an excellent craftable sword. Blizzard Strayer 4pc is non-negotiable for freeze teams. C0 Ayaka with free characters (Kaeya, Barbara, Lisa) can freeze early, upgrade to Kokomi/Kazuha/Shenhe over time.
Common Mistakes
Bursting without freeze or grouping wastes damage. Skipping sprint Cryo application before burst. Building EM over CRIT, Ayaka wants CRIT stats. Using Ayaka against bosses that cannot be frozen without adjusting team comp.