Weapon Tier List | Best Weapons of All Types | Genshin Impact

Welcome to Game8's Weapon tier list for Genshin Impact! Read on to see the best Swords, Claymores, Polearms, Catalysts, and Bows.

Newly Added Weapons

New Weapons in the Tier List

Weapon	Rarity	Weapon Type	How to Get
Engulfing Lightning	5★	Polearm	09/01 Ver 2.1 Weapon Gacha
The Unforged	5★	Claymore	09/01 Ver 2.1 Weapon Gacha
The Catch	5★	Polearm	09/01 Ver 2.1 Fishing System
Predator	4★	Bow	09/01 Ver 2.1 PS4 & PS5 Only

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Upcoming Weapons in Version 2.1

Everlasting Moonglow

Primordial Jade Cutter

Luxurious Sea-Lord

2.1 Release Date & Patch Notes

Weapon Tier List

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Swords	Claymores	Polearms	Catalysts	Bows

Sword Tier List

	Main DPS	Sub DPS	Support

SS Rank Sword Best Characters

Weapon	Recommended Users
Summit Shaper	・ Increases Shield Strength by 20%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 4% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield, ATK increase effect is increased by 100%.
Mistsplitter Reforged	・ Gives an Elemental DMG Bonus for the character's Elemental Type.
Aquila Favonia	・ ATK is increased by 20%. Triggers on taking DMG: the soul of the Falcon of the West awakens, holding the banner of resistance aloft, regenerating HP equal to 100% of ATK and dealing 200% of ATK as DMG to surrounding enemies. This effect can only occur once every 15s.
Primordial Jade Cutter	・ HP increased by 20%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 1.2% of the wielder’s Max HP.
Freedom-Sworn	・ Increases DMG by 10%. When characters with Freedom-Sworn trigger Elemental Reactions, they gain a Sigil of Rebellion (once every 0.5s). This triggers even if they aren't on the field. When you reach 2 Sigils, all will be consumed and grant all nearby party members +20% ATK and +16% Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG for 12s. Once triggered, you gain no Sigils for 20s. Buffs of the same type won't stack.
Sacrificial Sword	・ After damaging an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 30s.
Festering Desire	・ Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 16% and Elemental Skill CRIT Rate by 6%.
Favonius Sword	・ CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s.

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Claymore Tier List

	Main DPS	Sub DPS	Support

SS Rank Claymore Best Characters

Weapon	Recommended Users
Song of Broken Pines	・ Increases the wielder’s ATK. When Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Whispers (once every 0.3s). When you reach 4 Sigils, all will be consumed and all nearby party members will get increased Normal ATK SPD and ATK for 12s. Once this triggers, you gain no Sigils for 20s. Buffs of the same type won’t stack.
Wolf's Gravestone	・ Increases ATK by 20%. On hit, attacks against enemies with less than 30% HP increases all party members' ATK by 40% for 12s. Can only occur once every 30s.
Skyward Pride	・ Increases all DMG by 8%. After using an Elemental Burst, Normal, or Charged Attack, on hit, creates a vacuum blade that does 80% of ATK as DMG to enemies along its path. Lasts for 20s or 8 vacuum blades.
Favonius Greatsword	・ CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s.
Sacrificial Greatsword	・ After damaging an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 30s.

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Polearm Tier List

	Main DPS	Sub DPS	Support

SS Rank Polearm Best Characters

Weapon	Recommended Users
Engulfing Lightning	・ ATK increased by 28% of Energy Recharge over the base 100%. You can gain a maximum bonus of 80% ATK. Gain 30% Energy Recharge for 12s after using an Elemental Burst.
Staff of Homa	・ HP increased by 20%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 0.8% of the wielder’s Max HP. When the wielder's HP is less than 50%, this ATK Bonus is increased by an additional 1% of Max HP.
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear	・ On hit, increases ATK by 3.2% for 6s. Max 7 stacks. This effect can only occur once every 0.3s. While in possession of the maximum possible stacks, DMG dealt is increased by 12%.
Favonius Lance	・ CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s.

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Catalyst Tier List

	Main DPS	Sub DPS	Support

SS Rank Catalyst Best Characters

Weapon	Recommended Users
Skyward Atlas	・ Increases Elemental DMG Bonus by 12%. Normal attack hits have a 50% chance to earn the favor of the clouds, which actively seeks out nearby enemies to attack for 15s. Dealing 160% ATK DMG. Can only occur once every 30s.
Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds	・ Increases Movement SPD by 10%. When in battle, gain an 8% Elemental DMG Bonus every 4s. Max 4 stacks. Lasts until the character falls or leaves combat.
The Widsith	・ When a character takes the field, the will gain a random theme song for 10s. This can only occur once every 30s. Recitative: ATK is increased by 60%. Aria: Increases all Elemental DMG by 48%. Interlude: Elemental Mastery is increased by 240.
Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers	・ When switching characters, the new character taking the field has their ATK increased by 24% for 10s. This effect can only occur once every 20s.

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Bow Tier List

	Main DPS	Sub DPS	Support

SS Rank Bow Best Characters

Weapon	Recommended Users
Thundering Pulse	・ Boosts ATK% and Normal Attack DMG.
Elegy for the End	・ Increased Elemental Mastery by 60. Gain sigils when dealing damage with Elemental Skill or Burst. Elemental Mastery increased by 100 and ATK increased by 20% at 4 sigils.
Skyward Harp	・ Increases CRIT DMG by 20%. Hits have a 60% chance to inflict a small AoE attack, dealing 125% Physical ATK DMG. Can only occur once every 4s.
Amos' Bow	・ Increases Normal Attack and Aimed Shot DMG by 18%. Increases DMG by 12% for every 0.1s that an arrow is in flight. Stacks up to 5 times on each arrow.
Rust	・ Increases Normal Attack DMG by 40% but decreases Aimed Shot DMG by 10%.
The Stringless	・ Increases Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 24%
Favonius Warbow	・ CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s.
Sacrificial Bow	・ After damaging an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 30s.

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Weapon Tier List Explanation

Emphasis on Boosting Attack DMG and Skill DMG for DPS

Weapons for the DPS category are ranked based on their ability to not only raise the normal and charged attacks but also the damage from skills as well.

Sub-DPS Emphasis on Improving Elemental Skill and Burst

Sub-DPS weapons are focused on improving the effectivity of Elemental Skills and Bursts, whether it be increasing the damage or decreasing cooldowns.

Support Emphasis on HP, Energy Recharge, and Buff Effects

For most Support characters, the effectivity of their skills and bursts depend on their HP. Increasing Energy Recharge will also make sure that you can use your skills and bursts as quickly and as often as possible.

There are also some certain weapons that when equipped provide the party with additional buffs.

Depends on Number of Characters That Use It

Weapons are ranked by the number of characters that use those weapons in their builds as well. For example, in the Sub-DPS category the Sacrificial Sword and Sacrificial Greatsword both have similar effects, but the Sacrificial Sword is ranked SS while the Sacrificial Greatsword is only S tier. This is due to the Sacrificial Sword having more characters that use it compared to it's Claymore counterpart.

Weapons Have Multiple Ranks

Some weapons may have rankings for multiple categories depending on it's versatility. A weapon might rank highly for the DPS category but not rank at all for the Support category, or vice versa.

Weapon Roles That Change Due To A Character Not Ranked

Weapons that change roles or categories when an individual character uses them won't be ranked as such. For example, the Sacrificial Greatsword is a Sub-DPS weapon but can be used as a Main DPS weapon if used on Diluc still won't be ranked in the DPS category.

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