How Weapons Work in Genshin Impact
Every weapon has three important parts: Base ATK, secondary stat, and passive effect.
Base ATK is the weapon’s main attack value. It matters for many characters, especially those who scale with ATK or use attack-based buffs. Weapons with higher Base ATK can be valuable for characters whose support ability depends on base attack, such as Bennett.
The secondary stat is the extra stat shown on the weapon. This can be CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, Energy Recharge, Elemental Mastery, ATK%, HP%, DEF%, or another stat depending on the weapon. This stat grows as the weapon is leveled.
The passive effect is the special ability of the weapon. A passive can increase damage, restore energy, buff teammates, improve Elemental Skill damage, strengthen Elemental Burst damage, increase healing, or trigger effects under certain conditions. Weapons can be refined to improve their passive effect, usually by consuming another copy of the same weapon. Refinement can increase a weapon’s passive up to Refinement Rank 5.
A weapon can look good because of its secondary stat but still be bad for a character if the passive does not work. A weapon can also look average but become excellent because its passive perfectly fits the character’s rotation.
For example, a Burst support may prefer an Energy Recharge weapon even if a CRIT weapon has higher damage potential. A character who cannot activate a weapon’s passive reliably may not use that weapon well. A healer may prefer utility over damage. A Hyperbloom trigger may prefer Elemental Mastery over CRIT.
A good weapon match means the Base ATK, secondary stat, and passive all support the character’s role.
Weapon Types: Sword, Claymore, Polearm, Bow, and Catalyst
Weapon type matters because each character can only equip one weapon class. A sword character cannot use a bow, and a catalyst character cannot use a polearm. This makes weapon planning account-specific.
Sword Characters
Sword characters are often flexible. Many sword users are supports, healers, sub DPS units, or main DPS characters. Because of this, sword weapons cover many different needs: Energy Recharge, CRIT, ATK, HP, Elemental Mastery, and team utility.
A sword user who relies on Elemental Burst may want Energy Recharge. A sword DPS may want CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK, Elemental Mastery, or elemental damage support from the passive. A sword healer may want Energy Recharge or the stat their healing scales with.
Useful sword ideas include:
Energy Recharge swords for Burst supports.
CRIT swords for damage dealers.
Elemental Mastery swords for reaction-based characters.
HP swords for HP-scaling characters.
Team-support swords for utility-focused characters.
Sword characters often have many good options, so choosing the right one depends heavily on role.
Claymore Characters
Claymore characters usually feel heavier and slower than sword or polearm users, but they often have strong hits, mining utility, and powerful damage roles. Claymore users can be main DPS characters, shielders, supports, DEF-scaling units, Physical damage dealers, or Burst-focused characters.
A claymore DPS may want CRIT, ATK, DEF, or Elemental Mastery depending on the character. A DEF-scaling claymore user needs DEF more than ATK. A Physical claymore character may want Physical DMG support. A support claymore user may want Energy Recharge or a team-focused passive.
Claymore characters can also be useful for exploration because claymore attacks break ores faster than many other weapon types.
Useful claymore ideas include:
CRIT claymores for damage dealers.
DEF claymores for DEF-scaling characters.
Energy Recharge claymores for Burst supports.
ATK claymores for traditional damage dealers.
Elemental Mastery claymores for reaction-based builds.
The biggest mistake is giving every claymore user an ATK weapon. Some claymore characters scale better with DEF, HP, Energy Recharge, or reaction stats.
Polearm Characters
Polearm characters are often fast and powerful. Many of the strongest DPS and support characters in Genshin Impact use polearms. Polearm weapons are also very diverse, with options for CRIT, Energy Recharge, Elemental Mastery, HP, ATK, and support effects.
Polearm characters can be main DPS units, Burst supports, reaction triggers, healers, shielders, or off-field damage dealers. Because many polearm characters rely on Elemental Burst, Energy Recharge weapons are often valuable.
Useful polearm ideas include:
CRIT polearms for DPS characters.
Energy Recharge polearms for Burst-reliant units.
HP polearms for HP-scaling supports or shielders.
Elemental Mastery polearms for reaction triggers.
ATK polearms for traditional damage dealers.
Polearm users often benefit from matching the weapon to the team. A character like Xiangling may need Energy Recharge if her Burst is not ready often enough. A character focused on reactions may prefer Elemental Mastery. A main DPS may prefer CRIT.
Bow Characters
Bow characters are useful for both combat and exploration. They can hit weak points, activate ranged puzzles, fight flying enemies, and support teams from a distance. Bow users can be main DPS characters, off-field supports, buffers, healers, Hydro applicators, Electro supports, Cryo supports, or charged-shot damage dealers.
Bow weapons vary widely. Some increase CRIT, some increase ATK, some increase Energy Recharge, some boost Elemental Mastery, and some support team damage.
Useful bow ideas include:
CRIT bows for DPS characters.
Energy Recharge bows for Burst supports.
Elemental Mastery bows for reaction teams.
ATK bows for traditional damage dealers.
Support bows for team utility.
Bow characters often depend on playstyle. A charged-shot DPS needs different weapon value than an off-field Burst support. A support bow character may care more about Energy Recharge than personal damage.
Catalyst Characters
Catalyst characters use elemental attacks by default, which makes them naturally useful for reactions. Catalyst users can be healers, supports, drivers, main DPS characters, reaction triggers, buffers, or off-field characters.
Because catalysts often apply elements easily, Elemental Mastery can be very important for some catalyst users. Other catalyst characters need HP, ATK, CRIT, Energy Recharge, or Healing Bonus support depending on their kit.
Useful catalyst ideas include:
CRIT catalysts for DPS characters.
Elemental Mastery catalysts for reaction drivers.
Energy Recharge catalysts for Burst supports.
HP catalysts for HP-scaling healers or supports.
ATK catalysts for traditional damage dealers or ATK-scaling healers.
Catalyst characters are often excellent in reaction teams because their attacks can apply elements without needing a physical weapon hit first.
Best Weapon Stats by Character Type
The best weapon stat depends on the character’s role. A weapon that is perfect for one character can be weak for another.
Main DPS Weapons
Main DPS characters usually want weapons that increase their damage. Common valuable stats include CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%, Elemental Mastery, HP%, DEF%, or Energy Recharge depending on the character.
Traditional ATK-scaling DPS characters often like CRIT and ATK. Reaction-based DPS characters may value Elemental Mastery. HP-scaling DPS characters may want HP or CRIT. DEF-scaling DPS characters may want DEF and CRIT.
A main DPS weapon should usually do at least one of these things:
Increase personal damage.
Improve CRIT balance.
Support the character’s main attack style.
Buff Elemental Skill, Burst, Normal Attack, Charged Attack, or Plunging Attack damage.
Support the reaction the team uses.
Help the character maintain uptime.
Do not choose a weapon only because it has high Base ATK. If the character does not need that stat or cannot use the passive, another weapon may perform better.
Sub DPS Weapons
Sub DPS characters deal damage while spending less time on-field. They often rely on Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst. Their best weapons usually improve off-field damage, Energy Recharge, or reaction value.
Good sub DPS weapon stats include CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, Energy Recharge, ATK%, Elemental Mastery, HP%, or DEF%, depending on scaling.
Sub DPS characters often need enough Energy Recharge to use their Burst every rotation. A weapon that gives more damage but causes Burst downtime may be worse than an Energy Recharge weapon that keeps the rotation smooth.
Examples of sub DPS weapon needs:
Burst sub DPS: Energy Recharge and Burst damage.
Skill sub DPS: Skill damage and CRIT.
Reaction sub DPS: Elemental Mastery and level scaling.
Off-field support damage: uptime and passive reliability.
The best sub DPS weapon is often the one that makes the character consistent, not just the one with the biggest damage number.
Support Weapons
Support characters use weapons differently. They may not need high personal damage. Instead, they may need Energy Recharge, HP, Elemental Mastery, team buffs, healing support, or utility passives.
A support weapon should help the team. Some weapons generate energy particles, increase team damage, buff elemental reactions, improve healing, or make rotations easier.
Good support weapon stats include:
Energy Recharge.
HP%.
Elemental Mastery.
High Base ATK for certain attack-scaling buffs.
DEF% for DEF-scaling support.
Utility passives.
A support with the right weapon can make the whole team stronger. A support with the wrong weapon may have higher personal damage but worse team value.
Healer Weapons
Healers need weapons that match their healing scaling. Some healers scale with HP. Some scale with ATK. Some need Energy Recharge to use their Burst consistently. Some heal through Elemental Skill and may not need as much energy.
A healer weapon should answer one question: does this help the healer keep the team alive while still supporting the team’s rotation?
Good healer weapon stats include:
HP% for HP-scaling healers.
ATK% for ATK-scaling healers.
Energy Recharge for Burst healers.
Elemental Mastery for reaction-support healers.
Team utility passives.
Many healers do not need a pure damage weapon. If your team survives comfortably, you can choose a weapon that adds more support value. If your team keeps dying, choose a weapon that improves healing or Burst uptime.
Shielder Weapons
Shielders need weapons that improve shield strength, uptime, or support value. Many shielders scale with HP, but some scale with DEF or other stats. Always check the character’s talent descriptions before choosing a weapon.
Good shielder weapon stats include:
HP%.
DEF%.
Energy Recharge.
Team utility passives.
Elemental Mastery for reaction-based shielders.
A shielder’s weapon should support the shield and the team. A damage weapon may look attractive, but if the shield breaks too quickly, the team loses comfort and interruption resistance.
Reaction Trigger Weapons
Reaction trigger characters need weapons that improve the reaction they are responsible for. For many transformative reactions such as Hyperbloom, Burgeon, and Swirl, Elemental Mastery is extremely valuable. Character level also matters a lot for these reaction types.
A Hyperbloom trigger such as Kuki Shinobu often wants Elemental Mastery. An Anemo Swirl support such as Sucrose often wants Elemental Mastery. A Burgeon trigger may also want Elemental Mastery and enough survivability.
Reaction trigger weapons should usually provide:
Elemental Mastery.
Energy Recharge if Burst is needed.
A passive that improves reaction uptime or support value.
Do not force CRIT weapons on reaction triggers unless their kit or team actually benefits from CRIT.
Energy Recharge Weapons: When They Are Best
Energy Recharge weapons are some of the most useful weapons in Genshin Impact. They help characters use Elemental Bursts more consistently, which can improve damage, healing, shielding, buffs, and reactions.
Energy Recharge weapons are best for:
Burst supports.
Off-field damage dealers.
Characters with expensive Bursts.
Characters who are the only unit of their element in a team.
Characters who need Burst uptime more than personal damage.
Many beginner teams feel weak because Bursts are not ready often enough. In that situation, an Energy Recharge weapon can be better than a higher-damage weapon.
Favonius weapons are especially popular support weapons because their passive can generate energy particles when conditions are met. Sacrificial weapons can also be strong on certain characters because they can reset Elemental Skill cooldowns, depending on the weapon type and character.
Energy solves team problems. More damage is nice, but a team that cannot use its Bursts consistently will often feel broken.
CRIT Weapons: When They Are Best
CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG weapons are excellent for many damage dealers. They make artifact building easier because the weapon helps balance CRIT stats.
CRIT weapons are best for:
Main DPS characters.
Sub DPS characters with strong personal damage.
Characters whose damage can crit.
Characters who already have enough Energy Recharge.
Characters who do not rely mainly on transformative reactions.
A CRIT weapon can be extremely strong, but only if the character’s damage uses CRIT. Hyperbloom, Burgeon, and Swirl reaction damage usually does not care about CRIT in the same way traditional attacks do, unless special mechanics apply.
A common mistake is choosing a CRIT weapon for every character. CRIT is powerful, but not universal.
Elemental Mastery Weapons: When They Are Best
Elemental Mastery weapons are valuable for reaction-based characters. They are especially important for characters who trigger reactions consistently.
Elemental Mastery weapons are best for:
Hyperbloom triggers.
Burgeon triggers.
Swirl supports.
Vaporize or Melt characters in certain builds.
Aggravate or Spread characters depending on stat balance.
Reaction drivers.
Elemental Mastery can be stronger than ATK or CRIT for specific reaction roles. For example, a Hyperbloom trigger usually wants as much Elemental Mastery as possible, while a traditional DPS may need a balanced mix of CRIT, ATK, and damage bonuses.
The key is to know who triggers the reaction. Giving Elemental Mastery to a character who is not triggering reactions may not help much.
HP, DEF, and ATK Weapons
Not every character wants ATK. Many Genshin Impact characters scale with HP or DEF. Choosing the wrong scaling stat is one of the easiest weapon mistakes to make.
HP weapons are useful for HP-scaling characters, healers, shielders, and some damage dealers. DEF weapons are useful for DEF-scaling characters. ATK weapons are useful for traditional ATK-scaling damage dealers and some ATK-scaling healers or supports.
Before choosing a weapon, read the character’s talents. If the talent says damage, healing, or shielding scales with HP, then HP may be valuable. If it scales with DEF, then DEF may be valuable. If it scales with ATK, then ATK matters more.
BoostRoom tip: a weapon’s stat should match the character’s scaling. A high-rarity ATK weapon may be worse than a lower-rarity HP weapon on an HP-scaling character.
Best Weapons for Beginners
Beginners should not worry about perfect weapons immediately. The goal is to use weapons that support your current team and do not waste rare resources.
Good beginner weapon habits include:
Level the weapon used by your main damage dealer.
Use Energy Recharge weapons on Burst supports.
Keep useful 3-star weapons instead of using all of them as enhancement material.
Do not refine or sacrifice 4-star weapons without understanding their value.
Do not pull on the weapon banner early unless you understand the risks.
Use craftable weapons when they fit your characters.
Take event weapons seriously because some are strong and limited.
Early in the game, a leveled 3-star or 4-star weapon can be enough. A weapon does not need to be perfect to help you clear story and exploration.
The biggest beginner mistake is ignoring weapon levels. A character with a low-level weapon may deal poor damage even if their character level is decent.
3-Star Weapons: Are They Worth Using?
Some 3-star weapons are worth keeping, especially for beginners and specific character builds. They are easy to refine because duplicates are common, and some have useful secondary stats or passives.
3-star weapons can be helpful when:
You do not have a good 4-star option.
The weapon has a rare stat like CRIT or HP.
The passive fits the character well.
You need a temporary weapon while building your account.
You want an easy Refinement Rank 5 option.
However, not every 3-star weapon is worth upgrading heavily. Many will eventually be replaced by stronger 4-star or 5-star options.
A smart approach is to keep at least one refined copy of useful 3-star weapons instead of feeding every copy away. Some players regret using all copies as EXP because certain 3-star weapons can be surprisingly useful on specific characters.
4-Star Weapons: The Best Value for Most Players
4-star weapons are the backbone of most accounts. They are easier to obtain than 5-star weapons and often strong enough for endgame content when matched correctly.
4-star weapons can come from Wishes, crafting, events, Battle Pass, Starglitter exchange, fishing systems, quests, or other gameplay sources depending on the weapon. Some are limited-time event weapons, so players should claim and refine them during the event if possible.
Good 4-star weapons often provide:
Energy Recharge.
CRIT stats.
Elemental Mastery.
Useful team passives.
Strong character-specific synergy.
Accessible refinements.
For free-to-play players, 4-star weapons are especially important. A good 4-star weapon can save Primogems because you may not need a 5-star weapon to make a character strong.
5-Star Weapons: Strong but Not Always Necessary
5-star weapons usually have higher stats and powerful passives. They can greatly improve a character, especially signature weapons designed around a specific character’s kit.
However, 5-star weapons are not always necessary. Many characters perform well with 4-star options. For most players, especially beginners and free-to-play players, new characters often provide more account value than weapon banner pulls.
Weapon Event Wishes feature promotional 5-star weapons and featured 4-star weapons, and Epitomized Path lets players chart a course toward a selected promotional 5-star weapon.
The weapon banner can be tempting, but players should be careful. A powerful weapon is exciting, but it only helps if you already have the right character and team. A new support character may improve several teams, while one 5-star weapon may only improve one character.
BoostRoom recommends pulling weapons only when you understand your account, like both featured options, and have enough resources to accept the outcome.
Craftable Weapons: Great for Free-to-Play Accounts
Craftable weapons are important because players can obtain them without relying only on gacha luck. Many regions have craftable weapon series, and these weapons can help fill gaps in your account.
Craftable weapons usually require billets, ores, and other materials. Some are excellent for specific characters or team types, while others are more temporary.
Craftable weapons are useful when:
You need a weapon for a new character.
You do not have a good gacha weapon.
The passive fits your team.
The secondary stat solves a problem.
You can refine it over time.
Do not craft randomly. Billets can be limited, and using one on the wrong weapon may slow your progress. Before crafting, check whether the weapon fits a character you actively use.
Event Weapons: Do Not Miss Them
Event weapons can be very valuable because they are often free during limited-time events and may come with special refinement materials. Some event weapons become excellent options for specific characters, while others are useful for beginners or collectors.
The important part is that event weapons may not return quickly, and their refinement materials are usually tied to the event. The weapon page notes that some event-exclusive weapons require specific refinement materials available during their event.
If an event gives a weapon, claim it. If the event shop gives refinement materials, collect them before the event ends. Even if you do not need the weapon immediately, a future character may use it well.
Weapon Enhancement and Ascension
Weapons become stronger when enhanced and ascended. Enhancement raises weapon level using Weapon Enhancement Ores or other weapons as EXP. Ascension increases the weapon’s level cap and requires specific materials.
HoYoverse support explains that upgrading weapons requires Weapon Ascension Materials, materials from common and elite enemies, Weapon Enhancement Ores, and Mora. Weapon Ascension Materials are obtained from Domains of Forgery, and those domain materials rotate daily.
This means weapon planning matters. If you need a specific ascension material, check the domain schedule before spending Resin. If the material is not available that day, farm something else and return on the correct day.
Weapon Enhancement Ores can be crafted at the blacksmith using ores, and expeditions can help gather ore passively. Mora can come from commissions, quests, events, and Ley Line Outcrops.
A smart weapon upgrade plan:
Level the main DPS weapon first.
Upgrade weapons for important supports.
Ascend weapons when the level cap blocks progress.
Farm weapon materials on the right days.
Do not upgrade every weapon in your inventory.
Save resources for weapons you actually use.
Weapon upgrades are reliable progress. Unlike artifacts, weapon levels are not random. This makes them one of the best early investments.
Weapon Refinement: When to Refine and When to Wait
Refinement improves a weapon’s passive effect. For many 3-star and 4-star weapons, refinement can be a major upgrade. For 5-star weapons, refinement is usually expensive and not recommended for most players unless they spend heavily or have duplicate copies they do not need.
Refinement uses duplicate copies of the same weapon or special refinement materials for some event weapons. The maximum refinement is usually Refinement Rank 5.
Refine a weapon when:
You have extra copies.
You are sure you do not need multiple copies on different characters.
The passive improves meaningfully with refinement.
The weapon is not rare or limited in a way that makes duplicates valuable.
Be careful with weapons like Favonius and Sacrificial series. Multiple characters may want their own copy. Refining one copy may be less useful than keeping two separate copies for two supports.
For 3-star weapons, refinement is usually easier because duplicates are common. For 4-star weapons, think carefully. For 5-star weapons, most players should keep separate copies unless they are completely sure.
Best Weapons for Main DPS Characters
Main DPS characters usually need weapons that improve personal damage. The best weapon depends on the character’s scaling and damage source.
For ATK-scaling DPS characters, good weapon stats include CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%, and useful damage passives. For HP-scaling DPS characters, HP and CRIT may be better. For DEF-scaling DPS characters, DEF and CRIT may be more valuable. For reaction-based DPS characters, Elemental Mastery can be important.
A main DPS weapon should match the character’s most important damage type. If the character uses Normal Attacks, a Normal Attack passive can help. If the character relies on Charged Attacks, choose a weapon that supports Charged Attack damage. If the character relies on Elemental Skill or Burst, choose a weapon that supports that ability.
Do not choose a weapon only because it is a 5-star. A 4-star weapon with the right passive may be better than a 5-star weapon with a passive the character cannot activate.
Best Weapons for Sub DPS Characters
Sub DPS characters usually need a balance of damage and uptime. Their weapon should help them deal damage quickly and return off-field.
Good sub DPS weapons often include:
Energy Recharge weapons.
CRIT weapons.
Elemental Skill damage weapons.
Elemental Burst damage weapons.
Elemental Mastery weapons for reaction damage.
A sub DPS weapon must fit the rotation. If a character’s Burst is the main source of damage, Energy Recharge may be more important than CRIT until the Burst is consistent.
For example, a Burst-focused character who cannot Burst every rotation loses major value. A weapon that fixes energy can outperform a weapon that only increases damage during rare Bursts.
Best Weapons for Supports
Support weapons should help the whole team. Sometimes this means Energy Recharge. Sometimes it means team buffs. Sometimes it means a passive that generates particles. Sometimes it means a stat that increases healing or shielding.
Support weapons are valuable because they can improve the team without requiring perfect artifacts. A support with a Favonius weapon can help energy. A support with a high Base ATK weapon may improve certain attack buffs. A support with Elemental Mastery may improve reaction teams.
The best support weapon is the one that solves the team’s biggest problem.
If the team lacks energy, use Energy Recharge or particle generation.
If the team lacks healing, use a healing or scaling stat weapon.
If the team lacks reaction damage, use Elemental Mastery.
If the team lacks buffs, use a weapon with team utility.
Supports do not always need flashy weapons. They need useful weapons.
Best Weapons for Healers
Healer weapon choice depends on scaling. Barbara and Kokomi-like HP-scaling healers usually want HP or support utility. Jean-like ATK-scaling healers may benefit from ATK or Energy Recharge. Burst healers may need Energy Recharge more than anything else.
A healer’s weapon should help them heal enough and use their abilities consistently. Once healing is already strong, a support weapon may be better than more healing.
For beginner accounts, a healer with enough HP, ATK, or Energy Recharge can make the game much easier. Do not ignore healer weapons just because they do not increase damage directly.
A team that survives clears more content.
Best Weapons for Shielders
Shielders need weapons that match shield scaling. HP-scaling shielders want HP. DEF-scaling shielders want DEF. Burst-based shielders may need Energy Recharge.
The goal is uptime and strength. A shield that breaks instantly does not protect the team. A shield that is never ready also does not help.
Some shielders can also support reactions or team buffs, so their weapon choice may depend on whether the shield is already strong enough. If the shield is comfortable, choose more team utility. If the shield is weak, choose more scaling.
Best Weapons for Reaction Teams
Reaction teams need careful weapon choices because reaction damage does not always scale like normal damage.
Hyperbloom, Burgeon, and Swirl triggers often want Elemental Mastery. Aggravate and Spread characters may want a balance of Elemental Mastery, CRIT, damage bonus, and ATK or scaling stats. Vaporize and Melt damage dealers may want CRIT, ATK, Elemental Mastery, and damage bonus depending on the build.
A reaction weapon should go on the character triggering the important reaction. If the wrong character has Elemental Mastery, the team may not improve much.
For example, in Hyperbloom, the Electro trigger usually wants Elemental Mastery. In Swirl teams, the Anemo character often wants Elemental Mastery. In Vaporize teams, the character causing the Vaporize reaction may benefit from some Elemental Mastery.
Reaction teams are strong when weapon stats, artifacts, and team roles all line up.
Best Weapons for Exploration
Exploration weapons are less about maximum damage and more about comfort. A player may use a bow for ranged puzzles, a claymore for mining, or weapons with Energy Recharge to keep movement and utility abilities ready.
For exploration, weapon choice can focus on:
Comfort.
Energy Recharge.
Movement support if the character’s abilities help travel.
Mining utility.
Ranged puzzle convenience.
Healing or survival.
You do not need perfect weapons for exploration. Use what makes the open world smoother.
Common Weapon Mistakes
One common mistake is leveling too many weapons. Weapon materials and Mora are limited, especially early.
Another mistake is ignoring weapon levels. A low-level weapon can make a good character feel weak.
Another mistake is choosing weapons by rarity only. A 4-star weapon with the correct stat can beat a mismatched 5-star weapon.
Another mistake is refining every duplicate. Some weapons are better kept as separate copies for different characters.
Another mistake is using Primogems on the weapon banner too early. Beginners usually gain more value from characters and supports.
Another mistake is giving every DPS an ATK weapon. Some characters scale with HP, DEF, Elemental Mastery, or Energy Recharge needs.
Another mistake is ignoring Energy Recharge. A powerful Burst that is never ready is not reliable.
Another mistake is sacrificing useful 3-star weapons. Some are worth keeping.
Avoiding these mistakes can save a lot of resources.
How BoostRoom Helps With Weapon Planning
BoostRoom helps Genshin Impact players choose weapons based on account needs, not random hype. Many players waste resources because they level weapons that do not fit their characters, refine weapons they should have kept separate, or pull on weapon banners before their teams are ready.
A smart weapon plan looks at the character’s role, talent scaling, team rotation, artifact stats, and available alternatives. A DPS may need CRIT. A support may need Energy Recharge. A healer may need HP or ATK. A Hyperbloom trigger may need Elemental Mastery. A shielder may need HP or DEF.
BoostRoom helps players understand these choices faster. Better weapon planning means stronger teams, smoother farming, easier bosses, better event clears, and less wasted Resin, Mora, and Primogems.
FAQ
What are the five weapon types in Genshin Impact?
Genshin Impact has five playable weapon types: swords, claymores, polearms, bows, and catalysts.
What is the best weapon type in Genshin Impact?
There is no single best weapon type. The best weapon depends on the character, role, team, scaling, and passive effect.
Are 5-star weapons always better than 4-star weapons?
No. 5-star weapons are often strong, but a 4-star weapon with the right stat and passive can be better for a specific character than a mismatched 5-star weapon.
Should beginners pull on the weapon banner?
Most beginners should be careful with the weapon banner. New characters and strong supports usually give more account value early than limited weapons.
Should I refine 4-star weapons?
Refine 4-star weapons only when you are sure you do not need extra copies for other characters. Some weapons are useful on multiple supports, so keeping separate copies can be smarter.
Are 3-star weapons worth keeping?
Yes, some 3-star weapons are worth keeping, especially if they have useful stats or passives. Beginners should avoid sacrificing every 3-star weapon immediately.
What weapon stat is best for DPS characters?
Many DPS characters want CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%, Elemental Mastery, HP%, or DEF%, depending on their scaling and team.
What weapon stat is best for supports?
Supports often want Energy Recharge, HP, Elemental Mastery, high Base ATK, DEF, or team utility passives depending on their role.
How do I upgrade weapons in Genshin Impact?
Weapons are upgraded with Weapon Enhancement Ores, enemy materials, Weapon Ascension Materials, and Mora. Weapon Ascension Materials come from Domains of Forgery, which rotate materials by day.
Can BoostRoom help me choose weapons?
Yes, BoostRoom helps players choose weapons based on character role, team needs, available options, and long-term account value.
