Strong and rare characters are not everything in Genshin Impact, as their equipment must also be right. Therefore, we present to you the currently best 5-star and 4-star weapons in the game.
In Genshin Impact, of course, there is a variety of weapons, and many strong ones are also very difficult to obtain. Whether it’s because they are a 5-star weapon or only available from certain gacha banners.
So that we not only present you with a list of 5-star weapons, we have created the list based on the following criteria:
- 2x one-handed
- 2x two-handed
- 2x bow
- 2x polearms
- 2x catalysts
In each weapon category, all 5-star weapons and all 4-star weapons have been compared. So you will receive a recommendation for both rarities. Furthermore, in addition to skills and stats, we also looked at how often players equip a weapon on their characters when they go into the end-game dungeon (via spiralabyss.org).
Please note that many characters naturally possess their signature weapon, and certain weapons are particularly strong on special figures. We have ensured that the weapons can be used as universally as possible.
In addition, the stats can of course vary depending on how far you level and refine your weapon. In our list, we always assume refinement level 1.
The best one-handed weapons
Currently, there are a total of 10 characters who can wield a one-handed weapon:
- Ayaka Kamisato
- Kazuha Kaedehara
- Albedo
- Keqing
- Qiqi
- Jean
- Bennett
- Xingqiu
- Kaeya
- Traveler
The best 5-star one-handed weapon: Moosgrüner Fels
- Stats at Level 1: Base Attack: 44, Critical Hit Rate (CR): 9.6 %
- Stats at Level 90: Base Attack: 542, CR: 44.1 %
What makes the weapon so good? Moosgrüner Fels works incredibly well on many characters who can wield a one-handed weapon. It not only provides a lot of CR but also has a valuable effect. This effect increases your HP (HP) and simultaneously your attack based on your character’s maximum HP.
Almost every hero can benefit from both the CR and the effect since most one-handed wielders are damage dealers, and even if not, it never hurts to deal critical damage.
The best 4-star one-handed weapons: Favonius Sword and Sword of Perdition
These two one-handed weapons share the spot this time, as they are both equipped about equally often with similar priority on characters in the Spiral Abyss and are approximately equally useful.
Favonius Sword:
- Stats at Level 1: Base Attack: 41, Charge Rate: 13.3 %
- Stats at Level 90: Base Attack: 454, Charge Rate: 61.3 %
What makes the weapon so good? The Favonius Sword gives you a ton of charge rate. This can make it easier for you to farm artifacts, as you no longer have to pay so much attention to this stat.
Additionally, you can create elemental particles with CR, which recharge the hero’s special ability faster. Often, the “batteries” of the team carry this sword to quickly unleash an attack, swap, and send the particles to another character in the team to recharge their special ability.
Sword of Perdition:
- Stats at Level 1: Base Attack: 42, Charge Rate: 10 %
- Stats at Level 90: Base Attack: 510, Charge Rate: 45.9 %
What makes the weapon so good? While the Sword of Perdition provides less charge rate to the characters than the Favonius Sword, it has a higher base attack. Moreover, the effect can be stronger depending on the hero.
For it grants the wielder a boost in damage and CR for their elemental skill.
The Favonius Sword can therefore be used for the benefit of all team members, while the Sword of Perdition is strong only for the character itself. It then depends on where your priority lies.
The best two-handed weapons
Currently, there are a total of 9 characters who can wield a two-handed weapon:
- Arataki Itto
- Sayu
- Eula
- Xinyan
- Diluc
- Chongyun
- Noelle
- Beidou
- Razor
The best 5-star two-handed weapon: Wolfsgrab
- Stats at Level 1: Base Attack: 46, Attack (ATK): 10.8 %
- Stats at Level 90: Base Attack: 608, ATK: 49.6 %
What makes the weapon so good? The two-handed weapon Wolfsgrab is either the clear best or the almost best choice for any hero that can use a two-handed weapon. It provides you with a decent attack boost for both the sub-stat and the effect.
Additionally, it increases the attack of all team members when they hit an opponent with less than 30 % of their HP. So the weapon not only helps the hero themselves but also their entire team.
The best 4-star two-handed weapon: Knochenschwert
- Stats at Level 1: Base Attack: 42, CR: 6 %
- Stats at Level 90: Base Attack: 510, CR: 27.6 %
What makes the weapon so good? The Knochenschwert grants you extra CR and has a solid base attack. However, what particularly stands out is the useful effect: After 20 seconds on the field, it increases your attack by at least 30 % as long as you are not hit.
Most players will thus stay still for 20 seconds before launching an attack. The effect also remains when switching characters.
Together with a shielder like Zhongli, you can ensure that the effect remains even if you get hit.
The best bows
Currently, there are a total of 10 characters who can wield a bow:
- Gorou
- Sarah Kujou
- Aloy
- Yoimiya
- Ganyu
- Tartaglia
- Diona
- Fischl
- Venti
- Amber
The best 5-star bow: Himmelsflügel
- Stats at Level 1: Base Attack: 48, CR: 4.8 %
- Stats at Level 90: Base Attack: 674, CR: 22.1 %
What makes the weapon so good? Himmelsflügel has the highest base attack of all bows and provides the hero with additional CR, which is always useful. Additionally, it increases critical damage (CD) by at least 20 %. Just that makes it the go-to bow when you don’t have a signature weapon for your hero.
Should enemies come too close, you even have the chance to deal additional physical damage due to the effect.
The best 4-star bow: Favonius War Bow
- Stats at Level 1: Base Attack: 41, Charge Rate: 13.3 %
- Stats at Level 90: Base Attack: 454, Charge Rate: 61.3 %
What makes the weapon so good? The Favonius War Bow gives you some extra charge rate as a sub-stat. This can make it easier for you to farm artifacts, as you no longer have to pay so much attention to this stat.
Additionally, you can create elemental particles with CR, which recharge the hero’s special ability faster. Often, the “batteries” and supporters of the team carry this bow to quickly unleash an attack, swap, and send the particles to another character in the team to recharge their special ability.
On the next page, we continue with the best polearms and catalysts.
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