Genshin Impact Weapon Tier List Best Choices for Every Role

In *Genshin Impact*, the right weapon can dramatically boost your character’s performance, turning a sluggish DPS into a powerhouse or transforming a lackluster support into an arena dominator. Whether you're pushing Spiral Abyss or tackling weekly domain rotations, choosing the correct weapon is essential for maximizing efficiency and damage output. With a wide array of 5-star and 4-star weapons spread across five weapon types—swords, claymores, polearms, bows, and catalysts—it's easy to feel overwhelmed when deciding which ones are truly worth investing in.

This tier list provides a clear breakdown of the most effective weapons for each weapon type, focusing on real-world gameplay performance. Each weapon has been assessed based on its base stats, passive abilities, synergy with characters, role suitability (main DPS, sub-DPS, or support), and accessibility. Whether you’re a free-to-play player or someone who spends heavily, this guide will help you make informed decisions and optimize your team builds. For those just starting out, we also recommend checking out our [Beginner’s Guide to Genshin Impact](#).

Best Swords

Swords are wielded by some of the game’s most flexible characters, from main DPS units like Kamisato Ayaka to utility-based supports like Bennett.

SS Tier

• Mistsplitter Reforged: Boasts high Crit DMG and exceptional synergy with elemental burst-oriented characters such as Ayaka and other Anemo archons.
• Primordial Jade Cutter: Offers Crit Rate and HP scaling, making it ideal for hybrid DPS characters like Alhaitham or unconventional support builds such as Xinyan.

S Tier

• Haran Geppaku Futsu: A top-tier Hydro sword that enhances elemental burst damage output, particularly suited for Kamisato Ayato and other water-wielding sword users.
• Aquila Favonia: Boosts Physical DMG and includes a healing passive, best utilized on Jean or niche Physical DPS Keqing setups.

A Tier

• The Black Sword: A Battle Pass-exclusive weapon perfect for Crit-focused builds, especially strong when paired with Keqing or Kaeya.
• Iron Sting: A free-to-play EM-boosting option ideal for elemental reaction specialists like Kazuha and Albedo.

The weapon meta in *Genshin Impact* constantly shifts, yet certain weapons remain consistently powerful regardless of patch updates or team compositions. Whether you're going all-in on critical burst builds, reaction chains, or energy recharge efficiency, there’s always a standout weapon tailored to your playstyle.

While 5-star weapons naturally offer superior raw power, many 4-star alternatives—including The Catch, Widsith, and Serpent Spine—deliver impressive performance without requiring heavy investment. The key to success lies in understanding your character’s stat scaling, combat role, and team synergy. Build your artifacts and team composition around your weapon’s passive effect, and you’ll unlock the full potential of every unit in your roster.

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