Alright, Travelers, gather 'round! It's 2026, and while the world of Teyvat has expanded with new regions and faces, one truth remains eternal: your character is only as good as the shiny stick you give them. Sure, you can try to face-tank a Lawachurl with a dull blade, but that's a one-way ticket to the Statue of the Seven, my friend. A top-tier weapon isn't just a stat stick; it's a game-changer, a damage multiplier, and sometimes the only thing standing between you and a swift, humiliating defeat in the Spiral Abyss. Forget pulling for constellations; sometimes, the real power spike comes from that glorious golden glow of a 5-star weapon. Let's dive into the crème de la crème of Teyvat's armory and see which ones are still worth your hard-earned Primogems.
⚔️ The Claymore Corner: Beacon of the Reed Sea
Talk about a consolation prize! Dehya might have gotten the short end of the DPS stick, but her signature weapon, the Beacon of the Reed Sea, is an absolute monster. This bad boy doesn't play favorites. It offers a hefty 40% ATK buff, putting it in the same league as classics like Wolf's Gravestone. But here's the kicker: it comes with a CRIT Rate secondary stat. For any ATK-scaling claymore user trying to balance that pesky CRIT ratio, this is a godsend. Its passive is the real deal too: use your Skill or take a hit to gain a stack. If you're not hiding behind a shield like a scaredy-cat, you also get a 32% HP bonus, making you tankier than a Sumeru Sumpter Beast. It's the perfect weapon for characters who like to live dangerously (or just can't be bothered to dodge).
| Weapon | Class | Best For | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon of the Reed Sea | Claymore | Dehya, Diluc, Eula | CRIT Rate |
| Staff of Scarlet Sands | Polearm | Cyno, Xiangling | CRIT Rate |
| Key of Khaj-Nisut | Sword | Nilou, Furina, Kuki Shinobu | HP% |
🔱 Polearm Perfection: Staff of Scarlet Sands & Engulfing Lightning
If your team lives and breathes Elemental Reactions, the Staff of Scarlet Sands is your new best friend. This polearm, tailor-made for Cyno, is a beast for any reaction-based spear wielder (looking at you, Xiangling!). It converts your Elemental Mastery into extra ATK, effectively making your EM substats pull double duty. Plus, it packs a massive 40.2% CRIT Rate. That's right, you can basically build full CRIT Damage on your artifacts and still have a balanced ratio. Talk about making your life easy!
Then there's the archon of Energy Recharge weapons: Engulfing Lightning. Raiden Shogun's signature polearm is the ultimate battery. With a 55.1% ER substat, it solves all your Burst uptime problems. Its passive is pure genius: it gives you extra ATK based on your ER over 100%, and then gives you more ER after using your Burst. It's the gift that keeps on giving for any character with a costly Burst, making it BiS (Best in Slot) not just for the Electro Archon, but also for Xiangling, Rosaria, and Shenhe.
🗡️ Sword Supremacy: Key of Khaj-Nisut, Primordial Jade Cutter & Mistsplitter Reforged
Support mains, rejoice! The Key of Khaj-Nisut is arguably one of the most broken support weapons in the game. It gives a mind-boggling amount of HP (up to 86.2%), turning your shielders and healers into unbreakable fortresses. But wait, there's more! When the wielder's Skill hits enemies, it boosts their own EM based on their HP. After three triggers, it shares an EM buff with the whole team. This weapon single-handedly enables insane Bloom teams with Nilou and turns characters like Kuki Shinobu and Kirara into EM-sharing monsters.
The Primordial Jade Cutter is the definition of a stat stick. It doesn't belong to any one character, which is why every ATK-scaling sword user wants it. Its base ATK is a bit low, but who cares when it gives a whopping 44.1% CRIT Rate? Balancing your CRIT ratio becomes a walk in the park. Its passive grants ATK based on the wielder's max HP, and it even gives a flat HP bonus too. It's versatile, powerful, and a safe bet for almost any sword DPS or sub-DPS.
For pure, unadulterated damage, look no further than Mistsplitter Reforged. This is the sword of choice for top-tier DPS like Ayaka, Keqing, and Alhaitham. It boasts one of the highest base ATK values in the game and pairs it with a juicy 44.1% CRIT Damage. Its passive stacks Elemental Damage Bonuses like it's going out of style, rewarding you for dealing Elemental DMG with Normal Attacks, using your Burst, or simply not having full Energy. It's a complex weapon that rewards skilled play with absolutely monstrous numbers.
🏹 Bows of Legend: Polar Star & Elegy for the End
The Polar Star is the ultimate generalist bow for ATK-based archers. It offers a solid 33.1% CRIT Rate and a passive that buffs both Skill and Burst damage. By hitting enemies with different types of attacks (Normal, Charged, Skill, Burst), you stack ATK buffs. This makes it incredibly flexible and a straight-up upgrade over the older Skyward Harp for most DPS bow users.
On the support side, Elegy for the End is the bow that keeps on giving. With an Energy Recharge substat, it helps your supports spam their Bursts. Its legendary passive, part of the Millennial Movement series, is what makes it S-tier. After hitting enemies with your Skill or Burst enough times, it grants the entire team a massive ATK and Elemental Mastery buff. It's the secret sauce for maximizing reaction damage in teams featuring Yelan, Fischl, or even support Collei.
🔱 The Unrivaled King: Staff of Homa
We saved the best for last. The Staff of Homa isn't just a weapon; it's a lifestyle. This polearm is the most universally coveted DPS weapon in Genshin Impact, and for good reason. It comes with a staggering 66.2% CRIT Damage substat, instantly solving half your artifact farming woes. Its passive boosts HP and then converts that HP into even more ATK. The cherry on top? If your HP drops below 50%, you get an additional ATK bonus. It's the perfect weapon for high-risk, high-reward playstyles like Hu Tao's, but it's so stat-efficient that it's BiS or near-BiS for almost every polearm DPS, including Xiao. Pulling a Homa is like winning the gacha lottery.
🛡️ The Support Special: Freedom Sworn
Last but not least, let's talk about Freedom Sworn. This sword might not have matched Kazuha's aesthetic initially, but gameplay-wise, it's a match made in heaven for him and other support sword users like Jean. It provides a hefty chunk of Elemental Mastery, boosting reaction damage. Its Millennial Movement passive is the real star: trigger a couple of Elemental Reactions, and your whole team gets a buff to their ATK and their Normal/Charged/Plunging Attack DMG. It turns your support into a walking, talking damage amplifier for the entire squad.
🎯 Final Verdict & Pro Tips
So, which weapon should you pull for? It depends on your roster, but here's the skinny:
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For Meta DPS: Staff of Homa and Mistsplitter Reforged are almost always worth it.
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For Reaction Teams: Staff of Scarlet Sands and Key of Khaj-Nisut are game-changers.
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For Versatility: Primordial Jade Cutter and Polar Star work on a ton of characters.
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For Team Support: Elegy for the End and Freedom Sworn are unparalleled.
Remember, a 5-star weapon is a long-term investment. While 4-star weapons can clear all content, these golden goodies make the journey a whole lot smoother and your damage numbers a whole lot bigger. Just don't go broke chasing them—your wallet will thank you! Happy pulling, and may the gacha odds be ever in your favor! 🍀