Genshin Impact Swords Guide and Tips

In case a player is new Genshin Impact, it wouldn’t have much variety and choices when it comes to weapons. Players at the start of the game should simply use whatever they can get their hands on, be it a dull blade, silver sword or any 3 * weapon. After unlocking the ‘congratulations’, they can get many gacha weapons with a rarity of 3 * and above. As a matter of fact, the higher the rarity, the better the sword. In this article, we will analyze the swords in Genshin Impact, analyze and compare them with each other, and guide players to use them in the game.

Genshin Impact Swords Guide: Role-Based Swords Analysis

Players should remember that each sword has its own purpose and uses in its own way, depending on how you plan to build the characters. Genshin Impact has a number of different characters with kits used in specific roles. Different playable characters have different purposes. For comparison, the main roles that will be highlighted are:

Team roles

DPS: Short for damage per second. Your main attacker in a group will do the big damage.
Support: Fairly self-explanatory. They aid your DPS by maximizing their full damage capacity with their support skills.

DPS

When choosing swords for DPS, the main priority should go in this order: Basic Attack> Substats> Passive. The higher the basic attack of the sword, the better. In terms of substats, having Crit Damage / Crit Rate is favored more than the others. Passives are always situational when choosing one as it entirely depends on which passive fits your character best in your build.

Genshin Impact DPS Swords Guide: Tier list based on the DPS capabilities of each sword 3 * and above (image via Tiermaker)

Support

For most of the supporting characters, Substats> Passive> Basic Attack is the order of priority. Unless the character is Bennett, who needs a high base attack to increase his attack buff, Supports usually don’t require a high base attack. Energy recharging is more of a priority in the sub-stat, since their elemental explosions are charged more frequently for use and as a support, their abilities lie in their elemental explosions. Elemental Mastery (EM) and HP are also of similar importance because some characters scale down.

Genshin Impact Swords Guide: comparison of swords of every rarity

5 * swords

Swords	Passive	Comparison
Reforged mist separator BASIC ATTACK: 48 SUBSTAT: 9.6% (DAN CRIT)	The sword gains an elemental DMG bonus of 12 ~ 24% for all elements and receives the power of the Mistplitter emblem. At stacking levels 1/2/3, Mistplitter’s emblem provides an elemental DMG bonus of 8/16/28 ~ 16/32/56% for the character’s element type. Character will gain 1 stack of Mistplitter’s Emblem in each of the following scenarios: Normal Attack deals Elemental DMG (charge lasts 5 seconds), casts Elemental Burst (charge lasts 10 seconds); The energy is less than 100% (the stack disappears when the energy is full). The life of each battery is calculated independently.	Valid for all DPS characters as it provides an elementary DMG bonus. Not good for support characters but the high base attack is good for Bennett
Towards the sky Lama BASIC ATTACK: 46 SUBSTAT: 12% (ENERGY RECHARGE)	CRIT rate increased by 4 ~ 8%. Gain Skypiercing Might using an Elemental Burst – Increases Movement SPD by 10%, Boosts ATK ATK by 10%, and Normal and Charged Hits deal additional DMG equal to 20 ~ 40% ATK. Skypiercing Might lasts 12 seconds.	Can be assigned DPS for high and passive basic attack but not as practicable. It is also not suitable for media as ER is low and passive is for DPS characters. Can be given to Bennett for the high base of Atk and ER stat
Haran Geppaku Futsu BASIC ATTACK: 46 SUBSTAT: 7.2% (Criticism rate%)	Gain 12 ~ 24% Elemental DMG bonus. When other group members nearby use elemental abilities, the character equipping this weapon will gain 1 wave tip charge. Maximum 2 batteries. This effect can be activated once every 0.3 s. When the character equipping this weapon uses an elemental ability, all Wavespike stacks will be consumed to get Rippling Upheaval: each stack of Wavespike consumed will increase normal attack DMG by 20 ~ 40% for 8 seconds.	Suitable for all DPS thanks to Elemental DMG, High ATK and Crit bonus. Not valid for media.
Sworn freedom BASIC ATTACK: 46 SUBSTAT: 43 (Elemental Mastery)	A part of the “Millennial Movement” that wanders among the winds. Increases DMG by 10 ~ 20%. When the character wielding this weapon activates Elemental Reactions, he gains a Seal of Rebellion. This effect can be activated once every 0.5 if it can be activated even if the character is not on the field. When you have 2 Seals of Rebellion, all will be consumed and all group members nearby will gain “Millennial Movement: Song of Resistance” for 12 seconds. “Millennial Movement: Song of Resistance” increases DMG of Normal, Charged, and Swoop attacks by 16 ~ 32% and boosts ATK by 20 ~ 40%. Once this effect is activated, you will not get Sigils of Rebellion for 20 years. Of the many effects of “Millennial Movement”, buffs of the same type do not stack.	Not for DPS characters. The best support sword as it increases attack damage, NA, charged and swoop dive. Ideal for Kaedehara Kazuha for EM substats and party enthusiasts.
Primordial jade cutter BASIC ATTACK: 44 SUBSTAT: 9.6% (Criticism rate)	HP increased by 20 ~ 40%. Additionally, it provides an ATK bonus based on 1.2 ~ 2.4% of the wielder’s maximum HP.	Good for all DPS. For high and critical ATK. The passive is not yet used by any DPS characters as it is HP scaling. Not suitable as a support sword.
Favonia eagle BASIC ATTACK: 48 SUBSTAT: 9% (Physical DMG Bonus)	ATK increased by 20 ~ 40%. DMG taking trigger: Falcon of the West’s soul awakens, holding up the banner of stamina, regenerating HP equal to 100 ~ 160% of ATK, and inflicting 200 ~ 320% ATK as DMG to surrounding opponents . This effect can only occur once every 15 s.	Only suitable for Jean, Kaeya and Traveler as a physical DPS build. It may be feasible for other DPS although there are other alternatives. Bennett can use it for a high base attack
Summit modeler Basic ATK: 46 SUBSTAT: 10.8% (ATK)	Increases shield strength by 20 ~ 40%. Hitting opponents boosts ATK by 4 ~ 8% for 8 seconds. Maximum 5 batteries. It can only occur once every 0.3 seconds. While protected by a shield, this ATK boost effect is increased by 100%.	It can be used for DPS characters if there are no other alternatives. The passive is only useful if the DPS is shielded and gets an ATK bonus. It is not feasible for Media.

4 * swords

Swords	Liabilities / I.	Comparison
Sapwood blade BASIC ATTACK: 44 SUBSTAT: 6.7% (Energy Recharge)	After activating Burning, Quicken, Aggravate, Spread, Bloom, Hyperbloom or Burgeon, a Leaf of Consciousness will be created around the character for up to 10 seconds. When picked up, the Leaf will grant the character 60 ~ 120 Elemental Mastery for 12 seconds. Only 1 Leaf can be spawned this way every 20 seconds. This effect can still be activated if the character is not on the field. The effect of the Leaf of Consciousness cannot stack.	Only suitable if the character is Dendro Best for Support Dendro build for DendroTraveller. Best F2P (Free-To-Play) option for Bennett as he has a high base attack.
The lightning alley BASIC ATTACK: 45 SUBSTAT: 12 (EM)	Increases the DMG dealt by the character equipping this weapon by 12 ~ 24%. Taking DMG disables this effect for 5 seconds.	Kaedehara Kazuha can make full use of it thanks to the high EM.
The black sword BASIC ATTACK: 42 SUBSTAT: 6% (critical rate)	Increases DMG dealt by normal and charged attacks by 20 ~ 40%. Also, regenerates 60 ~ 100% ATK as HP when normal and charged attacks get a CRIT hit. This effect can occur once every 5 seconds.	Sword DPS suitable for almost all characters even if not compatible with F2P (Weapon Battle-Pass). Not valid for support
Royal long sword BASIC ATTACK: 42 SUBSTAT: 9% ATT	After dealing damage to an opponent, increase CRIT Rate by 8 ~ 16%. Maximum 5 batteries. A CRIT hit removes all existing stacks.	Suitable for DPS characters although there are other better alternatives. It can only be purchased on Paimon’s Shop. Not valid for support.
Prototype Grudge BASIC ATTACK: 44 SUBSTAT: 7.5% (Physical DMG Bonus)	On hit, normal or charged attacks increase ATK and DEF by 4 ~ 8% for 6 seconds. Maximum 4 batteries. This effect can only occur once every 0.3 seconds.	Only useful for characters built with physical DPS like Jean, Kaeya and Traveler. (F2P friendly) Not suitable for Media. Possible for Bennett due to the high base attack although there is a better alternative.
Kagotsurube Isshin BASIC ATTACK: 42 SUBSTAT: 9% (ATK)	When a Normal, Charged, or Leaded Attack hits an opponent, it will unleash a Hewing Storm, inflicting AoE DMG equal to 180% ATK and increasing ATK by 15% for 8 seconds. This effect can be activated once every 8s.	Valid for almost all DPS characters. Not friendly with support
The flute BASIC ATTACK: 42 SUBSTAT: 9% (ATK)	Normal or charged attacks grant harmonic to hits. Gaining 5 harmonics activates the power of music and deals 100 ~ 200% ATK DMG to surrounding enemies. Harmonics last up to 30 seconds and a maximum of 1 can be achieved every 0.5 seconds.	Valid for DPS characters. Not friendly with support
Sacrificial sword BASIC ATTACK: 41 SUBSTAT: 13.3% (ER)	After dealing damage to an opponent with an elemental ability, the ability has a 40 ~ 80% chance to run out of its DC. It can only occur once every 30 ~ 16 seconds.	Not usable for DPS characters. One of the best swords for support characters. Complete refinement can cause the elemental ability to be used twice at any one time. Particularly suited to Xingqiu due to its long cooldown of Elemental Ability.
Amenoma Kageuchi BASIC ATTACK: 41 SUBSTAT: 12% (ATK)	After casting an elemental ability, you get 1 succession suit. This effect can be activated once every 5s. The Seed of Succession lasts for 30 seconds. Up to 3 succession seeds can exist at the same time. After using an Elemental Burst, all Succession Seeds are consumed and after 2 seconds, the character regenerates 6 ~ 12 Energy for each seed consumed.	Valid for DPS characters especially Kamisato Ayaka and Kaeya due to their low cooldown of elemental abilities which makes it easier to obtain seeds and consume them. It is not suitable for Media.
Roar of the lion BASIC ATTACK: 42 SUBSTAT: 9% (ATK)	Increases DMG against enemies hit by Pyro or Electro by 20 ~ 36%	The passive is mainly suitable for Keqing. Suitable for almost all DPS characters. Not friendly.
Iron sting BASIC ATTACK: 42 SUBSTAT: 36 EM	Dealing elemental damage increases all DMG by 6 ~ 12% for 6 seconds. Maximum 2 batteries. It can only occur once every 1s.	Not compatible with DPS. Best F2P option for Kaedehara Kazuha for high EM.
Putrescent desire BASIC ATTACK: 42 SUBSTAT: 10% (ER)	Increases DMG of elemental skills by 16 ~ 32% and critical rate of elemental skills by 6 ~ 12%	Only the players who participated in the 1.2 event have access to it. Not a good DPS for the sword and from a support standpoint. For support, there are far better alternatives.
Sword of Favonius BASIC ATTACK: 41 SUBSTAT: 13.3% (ER)	CRIT hits have a 60 ~ 100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. It can only occur once every 12 ~ 6 seconds.	Not good for DPS. One of the best swords for support characters. Almost any media can take advantage of this. At 5 refinement it can provide ER for your group which is beneficial in the long run.
Melted cinnabar BASIC ATTACK: 41 SUBSTAT: 15% (DEF)	Elemental skill DMG increased by 40 ~ 80% of DEF. The effect will be activated no more than once every 1.5 sec and canceled 0.1 sec after the elemental ability deals DMG.	Obtainable from the version 2.3 event. Only workable for DEF resize fonts such as Albedo
Blackcliff’s long sword BASIC ATTACK: 44 SUBSTAT: 8% (Critical DMG)	After defeating an opponent, ATK increases by 12 ~ 24% for 30 sec. This effect has a maximum of 3 batteries and the life of each battery is independent of the others	It can only be purchased at the Paimon shop. A little more compatible with F2P as it provides Crit DMG and the passive provides ATK. Valid for DPS. Not friendly.

Honorable mentions (swords)

That’s it for the comparison and analysis of all swords in Genshin Impact.

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