Genshin Impact Best General-Use Weapons

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Sword: Mistsplitter Reforged

Ideal users: all sword DPS characters, such as Kamisato Ayaka (signature weapon), Keqing (best weapon), Skirk, Clorinde, Alhaitham, Kamisato Ayato

 

Character Performance with Mistsplitter Reforged:

Character	Performance
Skirk (C0)	83.1% of her signature weapon’s damage—only Haran and Primordial Jade Cutter outperform it.
Skirk (C2)	85.2% of her signature weapon’s damage—second only to Haran.
Clorinde	91.6% of her signature weapon's effectiveness—only Haran surpasses it.
Alhaitham	82.7% of his signature weapon's damage—only Primordial Jade Cutter outperforms it.

 

Sword: Primordial Jade Cutter

Ideal users: most sword DPS characters such as Keqing, Skirk, Clorinde, Alhaitham, Kamisato Ayato

The performance of this weapon is on equal footing with Mistsplitter Reforged—no clear winner between the two.

 

Character Performance with Primordial Jade Cutter:

Character	Performance
Skirk (C0)	84.1% of her signature weapon's damage—second only to Haran.
Skirk (C2)	84% of her signature weapon's damage—outperformed only by Haran and Mistsplitter Reforged.
Clorinde	89.1% of her signature weapon's effectiveness—surpassed solely by Haran and Mistsplitter Reforged.
Alhaitham	88.1% of his signature weapon's damage—the strongest non-signature option available.

 

Calymore: Serpent Spine

Ideal users: all claymore DPS/sub-DPS such as Mavuika, Kinich, Navia, Arataki Itto, Eula and Diluc

 

Character Performance with Serpent Spine:

Character	Performance
Mavuika (C0)	87.7% of signature weapon’s damage—second only to Beacon of the Reed Sea.
Mavuika (C2)	89% of signature weapon’s damage—second only to Beacon of the Reed Sea.
Kinich	92.8% of signature weapon’s damage—the strongest non-signature option.
Navia	91.2% of signature weapon’s damage—the strongest non-signature option.

 

Claymore: Beacon of the Reed Sea

Ideal users: most claymore DPS such as Mavuika, Kinich, Navia, Eula and Diluc

 

Character Performance with Beacon of the Reed Sea:

Character	Performance
Mavuika (C0)	92.3% of Blazing Ring of Fury’s effectiveness—the strongest non-signature option.
Mavuika (C2)	93% of Blazing Ring of Fury’s damage—the strongest non-signature option.
Kinich	91.5% of Fang of the Mountain King’s damage—second only to Serpent Spine.

Beacon of the Reed Sea is an old-fashioned flat claymore, seemingly a royal weapon used for ceremonies. Its base ATK is 608 with a high crit rate of 33.1%.

Desert Watch

Increases ATK by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% for 8s after elemental skill hits an enemy; same effect when taking damage. Both effects can trigger even when the character is not on the field. Additionally, increases Max HP by 32%/40%/48%/56%/64% when not under a shield's protection.

Note:

(1) ATK increases by 20% upon taking damage; this effect does not trigger from damage dealt by Furina's ultimate ability.

(2) ATK increases by 20% after an elemental skill hits; Navia's first skill use does not benefit from this bonus, but subsequent uses do.

 

Polearm: Staff of Homa

Ideal users: most polearm DPS/sub-DPS such as Hu Tao (signature weapon), Ineffa, Escofier, Emelie, Arlecchino, and Xiao.

 

Character Performance with Staff of Homa:

Character	Performance
Escofier	Approximately 87% of the signature weapon's effectiveness—second only to Calamity Queller.
Emelie	Approximately 85.4% of the signature weapon's effectiveness—outperformed only by Calamity Queller.
Arlecchino	Approximately 85.2% of the signature weapon's effectiveness—surpassed only by Primordial Jade Winged-Spear.
Xiao	about 109% of the effectiveness of Staff of Homa + Marechaussee Hunter (almost equivalent to Primordial Jade Winged-Spear) + Cinnabar Spindle

 

Bow: Aqua Simulacra

Ideal users: most bow DPS/sub-DPS such as Yelan (signature weapon), Chasca, Ganyu, Lyney, Tighnari, and Childe.

 

Character Performance with Aqua Simulacra:

Character	Performance
Chasca	Approximately 88.9% of Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage damage—strongest non-signature option.
Ganyu	Approximately 108% of the damage of Amos' Bow.

 

Catalyst

Catalyst are typically character-specific, so the cost-effectiveness of other weapons for a particular character is less of concern.

One exception is that Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds stands out as relatively versatile, but it often fails to live up to its impressive stats in actual gameplay.

Ideal users: Varesa, Klee and most catalyst characters.

 

Character Performance with Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds:

Character	Performance
Veresa	80.4%/82%/83.7%/85.3% of signature weapon’s effectiveness (based on weapon skill levels 1-4)

 

Conclusion

In summary, these weapons are true game-changers—each offering distinct advantages and incredible value. They're all worth your time and resources. Hope this guide will help you choose the best fit for your team and playstyle. Any of these picks will serve you well—no second-guessing needed.

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