Genshin Impacthas been introducing several new electro characters thanks to the recent introduction of the Inazuma region. This includes the electro archon herself, the Raiden Shogun. Her staple moves include pulling an electro sword from within her body and annihilating enemies with a single slash.
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This playable character isn't able to wipe out bosses with a single hit, but she can still be a great unit, especially if you are running Eula or want to cause massive amounts of damage with Klee. The guide below is here to help you build Raiden Shogun so that you can make the most out of the character's unique abilities.
Best Weapons for Raiden Shogun
Despite being shown with a sword, Raiden Shogun's weapon of choice is a polearm. While this does change when she uses her burst, it's still important to equip her with a weapon that will properly boost her skills. You will want to think about how you want to use the Raiden Shogun in your team when choosing which weapon to use. Luckily there are quite a few choices already in the game, both paid and free-to-play friendly.
| Weapon Name | Base Damage | Secondary Attack | Passive Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engulfing Lightning | 46 | +12% Energy Recharge | Raiden Shogun gets a 28% attack increase of 100% energy recharge. Raiden Shogun can have an 80% boost maximum and gains a 30% energy recharge after using her burst for twelve seconds. |
| Primordial Jade Winged-Spear | 48 | +4.8% Crit | When Raiden Shogun hits an enemy, her attack is increased between 3.2% to 6% for six seconds for up to seven stacks. |
| The Catch | 42 | +10% Energy Recharge | Raiden Shogun's elemental burst damage gets a 16% increase, and her crit rate is increased by 6%. |
Out of these weapons, The Catch is the easiest to get as it is a free-to-play friendly weapon that is awarded by the Inazuma Fishing Association. Keep in mind that while it is possible to use the Raiden Shogun as a DPS character, she is built to be a supporting character who can help your team set off massive electro reactions.
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Best Artifacts For Raiden Shogun
Along with picking a proper weapon for Raiden Shogun, you will need to worry about equipping her with the proper five-star artifact set. Luckily these can be earned by farming domains for free, and there are a couple of sets to choose from.
| Artifact Name | Two-Piece Set | Four-Piece Set |
|---|---|---|
| Thundering Fury | +15% Electro Damage | +35% damage to opponents who are weak to electro damage. |
| Emblem of Severed Fate | +20% Energy Recharge | Raiden Shogun's burst damage is increased by 25% of her energy recharge up to a maximum of 75% bonus damage. |
Keep in mind that all artifact sets can be combined together to get multiple two-piece effects. Depending on how you are planning to use the Raiden Shogun on your team, your artifact needs may differ.
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