Raiden Shogun Rating and Best Builds | Genshin Impact

Raiden Shogun is a 5-Star Electro Polearm character in Genshin Impact. Learn about Raiden Shogun's build, ascension materials, best weapons, best artifacts, talent priority, skills, teams, and our rating of the character in this build guide!

Raiden Shogun Rating and Info

Character Information

Raiden
	Rating: Rarity: ★★★★★ Element: Electro Weapon: Polearm EN Voice Actor: Anne Yatco JP Voice Actor: Sawashiro Miyuki

Tier List Rankings

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Exploration

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Raiden's Stats

	HP	Attack	Defense	Ascension Stat
Lvl 20	2,606	91	159	Energy Recharge 100%
Lvl 80	12,000	337	711	Energy Recharge 132%

Raiden Shogun's Strengths and Weaknesses

Raiden Shogun's Strengths
• Deals high active and passive Electro DMG. • Has a high Energy Recharge rate. • Increases the team's Elemental Burst DMG. • Regenerates Energy for the team.
Raiden Shogun's Weaknesses
• Can't cook any kind of food. • Elemental Burst does not work with certain characters, like Beidou.

Best Builds for Raiden Shogun

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Raiden Shogun's Roles and Builds

Recommended Roles for Raiden Shogun
Main DPS	Sub DPS	Support
All-Rounder Build

Best Build for All Roles

Best Weapon	Engulfing Lightning
Replacement Weapons	1. Staff of Homa 2. Wavebreaker's Fin 3. The Catch
Best Artifacts	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
Main Stats	Sands: Energy Recharge or ATK%
	Goblet: ATK% or Electro DMG Bonus
	Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Substats	CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, Energy Recharge, ATK%

Great for All Roles

Raiden Shogun is very flexible on being Main DPS, Sub DPS, and Support. Luckily, her best build is shared between all roles, so you'll only need to adjust your playstyle!

It is important to note that your Sands and Goblet Mainstats will depend heavily on your weapon's bonus stat. If you have an Energy Recharge weapon, it would be best to use an ATK% Mainstat on your Sands. If you don't have an ER weapon, you can use Energy Recharge Mainstat.

Raiden Shogun's Talent Priority

	For All Roles
1st	Elemental Burst
2nd	Elemental Skill
3rd	Normal Attack

Raiden's toolkit relies on using her Elemental Burst, so leveling it up first is very important. Her Elemental skill is only a minor tool for all of her roles, so it should be leveled second. Lastly, her Normal Attacks will not affect her Elemental Burst, so it should be leveled last (if at all).

Best Artifacts for Raiden Shogun

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Best Artifacts Ranked

	Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
1st	Emblem	2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%. 4-PC: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.
2nd	Noblesse	2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%. 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
3rd	Thundering	2-PC: Electro DMG Bonus +15%
	Noblesse	2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%

We feel it's important to note here that the Emblem of Severed Fate will be the absolute best set for Raiden. The alternatives should only be used if the best set isn't an option.

Best 4-Star Artifact for Raiden Shogun

Artifact	Artifact Bonuses
The Exile	2-PC: Energy Recharge +20% 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst regenerates 2 Energy for all party members (excluding the wearer) every 2s for 6s. This effect cannot stack.

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Raiden Shogun Best Weapons

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Top 3 Raiden Shogun Weapons

	Weapon	Weapon Information
1st	Engulfing Lightning	Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 12.0% Skill Effect: 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.
2nd	Staff of Homa	Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 14.4% Skill Effect: 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.
3rd	Wavebreaker's Fin	Bonus Stat: ATK 3.0% Skill Effect: For every point of the entire party's combined maximum Energy capacity, the Elemental Burst DMG of the character equipping this weapon is increased by 0.12%. A maximum of 40% increased Elemental Burst DMG can be achieved this way.

Best Free-to-Play Weapon for Raiden

Weapon	Weapon Information
The Catch	Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 10.0% Skill Effect: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 16% and Elemental Burst CRIT Rate by 6%.

All Recommended Weapons for Raiden Shogun

Recommended Weapons	How to Get
Engulfing Lightning	Gacha
Staff of Homa	Gacha
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear	Gacha
Calamity Queller	Gacha
Wavebreaker's Fin	Gacha
Deathmatch	Battle Pass
The Catch	Inazuma Fishing Association
Favonius Lance	Gacha

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Raiden Shogun Best Team Comp

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Best Party for Raiden Shogun

Main/Sub/ Support	Sub-DPS	Main DPS/ Sub-DPS	Sub-DPS/ Support
Raiden	Eula	Xingqiu	Zhongli
Strengths
・Eula's Physical DMG Build benefits greatly from the Superconduct reaction from the Raiden Shogun's skills. ・You can easily trigger constant Electro-Charged reactions with Xingqiu and the Raiden Shogun's passive skills. Xingqiu can also help freeze enemies with Eula. ・Zhongli will provide strong Shields to protect Eula, as she has to keep hitting her enemies. Spamming his Burst will also be great for both petrifiying enemies and filling up the Raiden Shogun's Resolve stacks.

Best Characters Strategies

Character	Element	Weapon
Eula	Cryo	Claymore
	・The Raiden Shogun can easily set up Superconduct Reactions. ・Can help Eula gain energy and strengthen her Elemental Burst. ・Gives you two Elemental Bursts with massive DMG.
Sara	Electro	Bow
	・Provides Electro Resonance and more Energy Recharge for everyone. ・At C6, Sara can increase CRIT DMG by 60%!
Fischl	Electro	Bow
	・Provides Electro Resonance and more Energy Recharge for everyone. ・Gives high passive DMG from Oz, who can have constant uptime.
Ayaka	Cryo	Sword
	・Gives you two high-DMG Elemental Bursts. ・Raiden Shogun increases Energy Recharge for Ayaka's Burst, allowing you to constantly use it.

Use characters who need a lot of Energy for their Elemental Bursts!

The Raiden Shogun's Elemental Burst DMG increases every time a party member uses their Elemental Burst, especially when a lot of energy is consumed!

Characters with high-DMG and high-Energy Elemental Bursts will benefit from the Raiden Shogun's Energy Recharge, and will in turn strengthen her Elemental Burst!

Raiden Shogun Best Constellations

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Imperatrix Umbrosa
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Constellation and Effects

	Raiden's Constellations
C1	Ominous Inscription Chakra Desiderata will gather Resolve even faster. When Electro characters use their Elemental Bursts, the Resolve gained is increased by 80%. When characters of other Elemental Types use their Elemental Bursts, the Resolve gained is increased by 20%.
C2	Steelbreaker While using Musou no Hitotachi in the Musou Isshin state applied by Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu, the Raiden Shogun's attacks ignore 60% of opponents' DEF.
C3	Shinkage Bygones Increases the Level of Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4	Pledge of Propriety When the Musou Isshin state applied by Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu expires, all nearby party members (excluding the Raiden Shogun) gain 30% bonus ATK for 10s.
C5	Shogun's Descent Increases the Level of Transcendence: Baleful Omen by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6	Wishbearer While in the Musou Isshin state applied by Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu, attacks by the Raiden Shogun that are considered part of her Elemental Burst will decrease all nearby party members' (not including Raiden Shogun herself) Elemental Burst CD by 1s when they hit opponents. This effect can trigger once every 1s and can trigger a total of 5 times during Musou Isshin's duration.

Best Constellations Rating and Explanation

	Rating	Constellation Effect / Merits
C1	★★☆	• Resolve gained through Elemental Bursts of Party members is increased. • More resolves stacks means higher Elemental Burst DMG for Raiden Shogun.
C2	★★★	• Elemental Burst ignores 60% DEF of enemies. • This Constellation provides the highest personal DPS increase for Raiden Shogun

C2 Is a Good Stopping Point

Raiden Shogun at C2 becomes a phenomenal Main DPS and Sub-DPS character at this level. As long as enemies aren't immune to Electro DMG, she will absolutely wipe the floor against any opponent.

Raiden Shogun Ascension and Talent Materials

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Raiden Shogun Ascension Materials

Lv.20→Lv.40	Vajrada Amethyst Sliver ×1 Mora ×20,000 Old Handguard ×3 Amakumo Fruit ×3
Lv.40→Lv.50	Vajrada Amethyst Fragment ×3 Mora ×40,000 Old Handguard ×15 Amakumo Fruit ×10 Storm Beads ×2
Lv.50→Lv.60	Vajrada Amethyst Fragment ×6 Mora ×60,000 Kageuchi Handguard ×12 Amakumo Fruit ×20 Storm Beads ×4
Lv.60→Lv.70	Vajrada Amethyst Chunk ×3 Mora ×80,000 Kageuchi Handguard ×12 Amakumo Fruit ×30 Storm Beads ×8
Lv.70→Lv.80	Vajrada Amethyst Chunk ×6 Mora ×100,000 Famed Handguard ×12 Amakumo Fruit ×45 Storm Beads ×12
Lv.80→Lv.90	Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone ×6 Mora ×120,000 Famed Handguard ×24 Amakumo Fruit ×60 Storm Beads ×20

Raiden Shogun Talent Level-Up Materials

Daily Domain Drops	Enemy Drops	Weekly Boss Drops
Wed/Sat/Sun Teachings of Light	Nobushi Old Handguard	La Signora Challenge Reward Molten Moment
Guide to Light	Kageuchi Handguard
Philosophies of Light	Famed Handguard

Talent Materials per Level

How to Use Raiden Shogun

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Normal Attacks Change After using Elemental Burst

Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu

Raiden Shogun uses a polearm as her weapon of choice. Somewhat similar to Tartaglia, Raiden Shogun's Normal Attacks will change after activating her Elemental Burst and can deal Electro DMG.

Deal Off-Party DMG using Elemental Skill

Transcendence: Baleful Omen

Raiden Shogun's Elemental Skill, Transcendence: Baleful Omen, can deal Electro DMG to enemies and provide an Eye of Stormy Judgement.

Eye of Stormy Judgement

After using the Skill, Raiden Shogun also summons an Eye of Stormy Judgement, a buff that can increase your party's Elemental Burst DMG while also providing coordinated Electro DMG.

Deal Electro DMG with her Elemental Burst

After using Raiden Shogun's Elemental Burst, Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu, she will be able to deal Electro DMG using her Normal Attacks for a short period of time while having increased interruption RES & Electro-charged immunity.

Increase Elemental Burst DMG using Party Members' Bursts

Use the Elemental Bursts of other party members to increase the Raiden Shogun's Resolve stacks. Resolve stacks increase the DMG dealt by Raiden Shogun during her Elemental Burst, therefore the more Resolve you have, the stronger Raiden Shogun gets.

Raiden Shogun Talents (Skills)

Normal Attack: Origin

Talent Description
Perform up to 5 consecutive spear strikes. Charge Attack Consumes a certain amount of stamina to perform an upward slash. Plunge Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

Transcendence: Baleful Omen

Talent Description

The Raiden Shogun unveils a shard of her Euthymia, dealing Electro DMG to nearby opponents, and granting nearby party members the Eye of Stormy Judgment. Eye of Stormy Judgement When characters with this buff attack deal DMG to opponents, the Eye will unleash a coordinated attack, dealing AoE Electro DMG at the opponent's position. Characters who gain the Eye of Stormy Judgment will have their Elemental Burst DMG increased based on the Energy Cost of the Elemental Burst during the Eye's duration. ・The Eye can initiate 1 coordinated attack every 0.9s per party. ・Coordinated attacks generated by characters not controlled by you deal 20% of the normal DMG.

Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu

Talent Description

The Raiden Shogun unleashes the Musou no Hitotachi and deals AoE Electro DMG, using Musou Isshin in combat for a certain duration afterward. The DMG dealt by Musou no Hitotachi and Musou Isshin's attacks will be increased based on the number of Chakra Desiderata's Resolve stacks consumed when the skill is used. Musou Isshin While in this state, the Raiden Shogun's Normal, Charged, and Plunging ATKs are infused with Electro, which cannot be overriden. When her attacks hit opponents, she regenerates Energy for nearby party members. Energy can be restored this way once every 1s, and this effect can be triggered 5 times throughout the skill's duration. Chakra Desiderata When nearby party members (excluding the Raiden Shogun herself) use their Elemental Bursts, the Raiden Shogun will build up Resolve stacks based on the Energy Cost of these Elemental Bursts. The maximum number of Resolve stacks is 60. The Resolve gained by Chakra Desiderata will be cleared 300s after the Raiden Shogun leaves the field.

Wishes Unnumbered

Talent Description
When nearby party members gain Elemental Orbs or Particles, Chakra Desiderata gains 2 Resolve Stacks. This effect can occur once every 3s.

Enlighted One

Talent Description
Each 1% above 100% Energy Recharge that the Raiden Shogun possesses grants her: ・0.6% greater Energy restoration from Musou Isshin. ・0.4% Electro DMG Bonus.

All-Preserver

Talent Description
Mora expended when ascending Swords and Polearms is decreased by 50%.

How to Get Raiden Shogun

Wish on Raiden's Banner

Banner Status	Inactive

There is currently no way to get the Raiden Shogun from active Wish Banners. The Raiden Shogun's banner, Reign of Serenity, was active from March 8, 2022 to March 29, 2022, for the second half of Version 2.5.

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Raiden Shogun's In-Game Information

Who is the Raiden Shogun?

Ei, also known as the current Raiden Shogun, is one of the 7 Archons in the world of Genshin Impact. She is currently acting as the leader for the entire nation of Inazuma.

For a better look into the life of the Raiden Shogun, we recommend checking out our Raiden Shogun Lore guide!

Raiden Shogun's Story and Profile

Raiden Shogun Character Profile

Nation	Inazuma
Title	Her Excellency, the Almighty Narukami Ogosho, God of Thunder
Vision	Electro
Gender	Female
Race	Archon
Height	Tall
Faction	Inazuma Shogunate
Constellation	Imperatrix Umbrosa
Birthday	June 26
Special Dish	None
Skins & Namecards	Raiden Shogun: Enlightenment Narukami's Law
Furnishing	Ancient Branch Shrine A Thousand Swings

Raiden Shogun Voicelines

Thoughts About Raiden Shogun

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Ayaka	Guesswork: The Almighty Shogun? It would be improper of me to comment, given that I am one of her subjects. All I will say is that... I think that Her Excellency must get lonely on the road to eternity. Standpoint: To witness the Musou no Hitotachi and live to tell the tale is quite a remarkable feat. Even though I recognize her as our true deity with the power to change Inazuma's fate at will, if there is conflict between the two of you, then... I shall choose to side with you.
Ayato	About Raiden Shogun The cost of pursuing eternity has been great for the Almighty Shogun... and for all of Inazuma. These wounds will take time to heal, and as someone with a mediating role to play in the political process, I will be sure to fulfill that which is required of me.
Gorou	Grr, the Raiden Shogun... I could never bring myself to accept her past actions, no matter what her reasoning may have been. Though a peace treaty has been signed between Watatsumi Island and the Shogunate, I refues to let my guard down. If conflict ever breaks out again, I will resume my place back on the front line.
Itto	During the Vision Hunt Decree, the Shogun had to send her top tengu in person to get my Vision off me. Heh, means she must have found me to be quite the pain in the neck. But, y'know, she's abolished the Vision Hunt Decree now, so no hard feelings, I guess. As long as she's learned her lesson, of course. 'Cause if she pulls something like that again, this old pain in the neck will be back with a vengeance.
Kazuha	About Raiden Shogun I've asked myself this question many times since leaving Inazuma. Do I simply resent the Raiden Shogun because of what happened in that duel? Because of the lethal-stroke she dealt my dear friend? I've thought about this a good long time, and I believe the answer is no. My friend died an honorable death in that duel, and the Shogun was not unjustified in her conduct. My dissatisfaction with her has its roots in the Vision Hunt Decree. No-one has the right to rob another of their hopes and dreams — not even a god.
Kokomi	About Raiden Shogun Now that the Vision Hunt Decree is over, Watatsumi Island has since again returned to normal life. It has never been my intent to scrutinize the rights and wrongs of the Shogun's actions, even to this day. What I do care about is the future of our island. It is my hope that the Shogun will fulfill her promise and that we can live with the Shogunate in peace. However, if there comes a day when she once again casts aside the aspirations of the people, I can assure you that we won't sit by and watch.
Sara	Trust: As I'm sure you've heard many times before, the Almighty Shogun seeks Eternity — an existence beyond the dominion of thought and longing. "Abandon mortal ties, strive for an unchanging Eternity"... The Almighty Shogun's manner is always resolute, and I do not always fully grasp the meaning of her words. But this is her decision, and I trust her. Service: So, the Vision Hunt Decree was repealed... Yes, it seems that you were right. ...Ahem, but this is not to say that the Almight Shogun made a mistake. She has simply chosen eternity by a different route. I do not know whether the Shogun has finally found inner peace after protecting Inazuma over these millennia. All I know is that however perilous the road ahead may become, I will follow her as I have always done.
Sayu	About Raiden Shogun Her Excellency? Definitely not someone I'd ever get to meet. If you've got questions, maybe Miss Ayaka's the person to ask.
Thoma	Comparison: In my homeland of Mondstadt, almost everyone has great reverence for the Anemo Archon, Barbatos. But people in Inazuma feel a little differently toward the Shogun. How can I put this... They fell love, respect, gratitude... but also fear. The Unknown: Honestly, I don't harbor any resentment toward the Shogun. Yes, she almost took my Vision away, but ultimately that's just because of her unique perspective. Everyone has their own perspective, there's nothing strange about that. The only thing I don't understand is her goal in doing so. What does she imagine eternity really look like for Inazuma? And why is sacrificing her people's aspirations so necessary to achieve it? I can neither understand nor agree with her approach.
Venti	About Baal So, I hear you defeated the mighty Raiden Shogun? Ah, I recall the days when she was a kagemusha, seeking to perfect her martial prowess. Hehe, she now no doubt employs a wide range of reasoning to get you to train with her. Oh but yes, come close and I shall let you in on her weakness – desserts!
Yae Miko	Locking herself away in the Plane of Euthymia when she clearly wants to be out — it's just willful self-torture, really... On the other hand, it's also rather stubborn-but-cute, don't you think?
Yoimiya	Fireworks are probably the furthest thing from the "eternity" that the Shogun pursues. She probably feels that their transient glory has no practical purpose in Inazuma. It's probably something that one who has "eternity" in their grasp will find hard to comprehend. It is precisely because we mortals are like fleeting shadows that we need to treasure such flickers of beauty.
Zhongli	About Baal Time tempers all volition. Yet she would give up everyone for her beliefs. Perhaps it is for this very reason that she has come to where she stands today... Should the chance come by me, I too would like to learn of the Eternity for which she so earnestly endeavors.

Raiden Shogun's Thoughts About Others

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Ayaka	About Ayaka Kamisato... One of the most distinguished clans in all of Inazuma. Eh? That's exactly what the Shogun said? Well, A—Ayaka's also well-versed in the art of the sword.
Ayato	About Ayato Kamisato... One of the most distinguished clans in all of Inazuma. Despite Ayato's trickery in regard of the Tri-Commission's affairs, he is nevertheless a loyal subject. His past misdeeds shall be excused.
Itto	About Itto Who?
Scaramouche	About Kunikuzushi He came about as a byproduct of creating the Shogun. Perhaps it's because I feel like I owe him something, but I do not wish to assert control over him.
Thoma	About Thoma I can’t deny that I am somewhat culpable in the events that lead to him being almost stripped of his vision, but I rather think the Shogun should be the one to extend a formal apology to him… Okay, fine. I’ll give it some thought...

Quests with Raiden Shogun

Quests with Raiden Shogun
Reflections of Mortality	Transient Dreams
Stillness, Sublimination of Shadow	Omnipresence Over Mortals

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