Raiden Shogun is a character in Genshin Impact 3.6 that uses Electro Polearm. See best builds, teams, weapons, skills, weapon, artifacts, talent materials, rating for & tier!
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Raiden Shogun Tier

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How To Get? | |||||||||||
Only available in Limited-Time Banners where she is featured | |||||||||||
DPS | Sub-DPS | Support | Healer | ||||||||
SS | SS | SS | - | ||||||||
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Strengths & Weakness Of Raiden Shogun
Strengths |
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- A Great Electro applicator - One weapon that can be used for her is F2P-friendly ↳ She can utilize effectively The Catch - Can fit in any team comp |
Weakness |
- Dependent to other team members for her stack accumulation - Can steal reactions with her Elemental Skill - Elemental Burst effects are reset when you switch out of her |
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Raiden Shogun Best Build
Raiden Shogun Main DPS/Sub-DPS Build
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Artifact Stats | Sands: Energy Recharge Goblet: Electro DMG Bonus Circlet: Crit Rate/DMG |
Priority Sub-Stats | 1. Crit Rate/DMG 2. Energy Recharge 3. ATK% 4. Elemental Mastery |
Whether you use Raiden Shogun as Main DPS or Sub-DPS, this build is the best for her. With Engulfing Lightning and the Emblem of Severed Fate, you are increasing her overall damage through her Energy Recharge!
Raiden Shogun Hyperbloom Build
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Substitute | 1. ![]() 2. ![]() |
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Artifact Stats | Sands: Elemental Mastery Goblet: Elemental Mastery Circlet: Elemental Mastery / Crit Rate/DMG |
Priority Sub-Stats | 1. Elemental Mastery 2. Crit Rate/DMG |
This build does not directly buff Raiden Shogun's damage, but her reactions. Since your main source of damage here is through Hyperbloom procs, it's essential to build as much EM as possible.
Character Build ForumRaiden Shogun Best Weapon
Raiden Shogun Electro Main DPS/Sub-DPS Build
Weapon | Details | |
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Best | ![]() | Energy Recharge 55.1% (Lvl. 90) - Raiden Shogun's signature weapon - Energy Recharge sub-stat is great with Raiden Shogun - Provides additional ATK depending on Raiden Shogun's Energy Recharge |
2nd | ![]() | Energy Recharge 36.8% (Lvl. 90) - Energy Recharge sub-stat is great with Raiden Shogun - Increase in Crit Rate and Normal ATK Speed (Applies when Burst is active, allowing for more attacks) |
3rd (F2P) | ![]() | Energy Recharge 45.9% (Lvl. 90) - Free to play option - Increase Elemental Burst DMG & Crit Rate |
4th | ![]() | CRIT Rate 22.1% (Lvl. 90) - Crit Rate sub-stat makes building CR/CD easy - ATK increase with every hit, easily attained with Normal Attack & Elemental Skill |
5th | ![]() | CRIT Rate 36.8% (Lvl. 90) - Crit Rate sub-stat makes it easier to build CR/CD - Provides additional ATK depending on number of enemies |
6th | ![]() | ATK 13.8% (Lvl. 90) - Increases Burst damage depending on team's Energy Recharge - Good for teams with fast rotations |
Focus On Energy Recharge Sub-Stats
Since Raiden Shogun's Burst scales off her Energy Recharge, it's important to build her ER with her weapons. Crit Rate and Crit Damage are important, but they can be focused in her Artifact set instead.
Raiden Shogun Hyperbloom Build
Weapon | Details | |
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Best | ![]() | Elemental Mastery 221 (Lvl. 90) - High EM sub-stat is great for this build - In a hyperbloom comp, the weapon skill's increase in damage against hydro-affected enemies can be utilized |
2nd | ![]() | Elemental Mastery 110 (Lvl. 90) - EM sub-stat is great for this build - Increased ATK through weapon skil whenever you proc Hyperbloom |
3rd (F2P) | ![]() (F2P) | Elemental Mastery 110 (Lvl. 90) - Free to play option - EM sub-stat is great for this build |
Goal Is To Get As Much Elemental Mastery
Since the goal for this build is to increase Raiden Shogun's damage through Hyperbloom, build as much Elemental Mastery as possible. For this build, the best the Dragon's Bane since it not only has a ton of EM sub-stat, but it also increase the damage against those affected by Hydro.
All Weapon ListRaiden Shogun Best Artifacts
Raiden Shogun Main DPS/Sub-DPS Build Artifacts
Best Artifacts For Main DPS/Sub-DPS Build
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Best | ![]() 4-Piece |
Substitute 1 | ![]() 2-Piece ![]() 2-Piece |
Artifact Stat Priority
![]() | Main: Flat HP Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK% |
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![]() | Main: Flat ATK Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK% |
![]() | Main: Energy Recharge Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery |
![]() | Main: Electro DMG Bonus Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK% |
![]() | Main: Crit Rate/DMG Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK% |
Emblem Of Severed Fate Is The Best Artifact For This Build
The Emblem of Severed Fate is the best artifact that basically works for Raiden Shogun's whole kit. It provides additional Energy Recharge and its 4-Piece effect adds Energy Recharge scaling to the Elemental Burst of the character.
Raiden Shogun Hyperbloom Build Artifacts
Best Artifacts For Hyperbloom Build
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Best | ![]() 4-Piece |
Substitute 1 | ![]() 4-Piece |
Substitute 2 | ![]() 2-Piece ![]() 2-Piece |
Substitute 3 | ![]() 4-Piece |
Artifact Stat Priority
![]() | Main: Flat HP Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / Elemental Mastery |
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![]() | Main: Flat ATK Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / Elemental Mastery |
![]() | Main: Elemental Mastery Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / Elemental Mastery |
![]() | Main: Elemental Mastery Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / Elemental Mastery |
![]() | Main: Elemental Mastery / Crit Rate/DMG Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / Elemental Mastery |
EM Or Bloom Reaction Boosters Are Great
For this build, it's best to use the artifacts that boost reactions of Bloom such as Gilded Dreams or Flower Of Paradise Lost. If you do not have a full set, using 2pc EM sets will also do.
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Raiden Shogun Best Team Comp
Best Team For Raiden Shogun
Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Reaction | Buff |
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- National Team variant called "Raiden National." - Raiden Shogun provides Elemental DMG bonus and Energy for the whole team. - Raiden Shogun DMG and resistance at Burst makes her the perfect Main DPS for National Team. - Xiangling's ULT gets boosted by Bennett's Burst and Raiden. - Xingqiu's Elemental Burst allows consistent Vaporized and is not disturbed by Electro since Electro-charged keeps both Hydro and Electro. - Bennett keeps the team alive and well while providing a very high ATK Buff. |
Other Characters That Works With Raiden Shogun
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![]() | ![]() ![]() | - Raiden Shogun works well with any energy hungry teams or teams that make use of Electro Reactions. The role of Raiden Shogun depends on the characters paired with her. Eula for Physical Teams. |
![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() | - Yelan provide more damage but less Hydro infliction. - Rosaria is great if you are using Raiden in Eula's Team. - Kokomi for off-field Hydro but it is stuck at one place. |
![]() | ![]() ![]() | - Kujou Sara provides same buff with Bennett. At higher constellation, she becomes an amazing Electro Support but you need to slot a healer since Kujou does not provide heals. - Kazuha for a flexible buff especially when teaming with swirlable elements. |
Free To Play Friendly Party
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- Budget Hyperbloom Comp for Raiden Shogun. - Barbara will mainly be on-field to spread Hydro. - Collei and Dendro Traveler for off-field Dendro. - All the bloom will be hit by Raiden Shogun's Skill creating a continues Hyperbloom reaction - Great team that does not require many investments. |
Notes About Team Comps For Raiden Shogun
Raiden Shogun is a strong and flexible character. You can fit her in most Electro comps and her Energy Recharge buff from her Burst is great across all teams. Her only downside is that she can steal reactions with her Elemental Skill.
Raiden Shogun Guide - How To Use Raiden Shogun?
Recommended Rotation For Raiden Shogun
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1 | Use Elemental Skill and switch to other characters |
2 | Build Resolve Stacks by using other character's Bursts |
3 | Once you have full or more than half Resolve Stacks, use Raiden's Burst |
4 | Spam Normal Attack until it expires |
5 | Repeat Step 1 |
Uses Of Raiden Shogun's Elemental Skill
Deals Periodic Electro Damage With All Attack
While Raiden Shogun's Elemental Skill is active, a constant periodic Electro damage will be unleashed. This will work in time with other attacks. This also works even if Raiden Shogun is not the one dealing the attacks.
Builds Resolve Stacks When Other Characters Use Their Bursts
During its duration, whenever characters use their Burst, they will add Resolve Stacks to Raiden Shogun. You can check how much you have by the amount lighted up in the circle that the skill creates. The more Resolve Stacks you have, the higher the damage will be added to your Burst damage!
Uses Of Raiden Shogun's Elemental Burst
Deals A High-Damage Initial Slash
When you unleash Raiden Shogun's Elemental Burst, it will start off with an initial slash, the biggest single damage from her Burst! This is purely Electro damage!
Imbues Electro & Changes Raiden Shogun's Normal Attack Animations
After her Burst, for a short duration, Raiden Shogun's Normal Attacks will be imbued with Electro. Her Normal Attack string will also change, as well as her Charged Attack!
Gives Energy To The Team
With every hit from her burst, you gain energy for the rest of your team. This will allow you to use their Bursts to fill up Resolve Stacks, Just make sure Raiden Shogun's Elemental Skill is active.
Raiden Shogun Ascension Materials
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Materials Needed for Level Ascension
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Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90 |
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Amakumo Fruit Farm RouteTalent Materials For Raiden Shogun
Enemy Drops (Nobushi) | Domain Drops (Wed/Sat/Sun) | Big Boss Drops (La Signora (Boss)) |
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Raiden Shogun 's Recommended Talent Priority
Talent | Level Up Priority |
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Normal Attack: Origin | ★★★・・ |
Transcendence: Baleful Omen (Elemental Skill) | ★★★★・ |
Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu (Elemental Burst) | ★★★★★ |
Should You Get Or Wish For Raiden Shogun?
Pull For A Strong DPS/Sub-DPS

Raiden Shogun's extremely strong when it comes to dealing Electro DMG and because of her kit, she can act as either a main DPS or Sub-DPS. Her Skill and her Burst are fairly strong and she's quite easy to build, making her a good character to have on your roster.
Should You Pull for Raiden Shogun?Best Constellation For Raiden Shogun
Constellation 2 For Maximum Damage
Raiden Shogun's attack during her Burst at Constellation 2 will ignore the enemies' DEF, enabling your Raiden Shogun to deal higher damage. Among the Constellations, this one has the most damage increase, which is very useful for Burst DPS builds.
Should You Pull For C2?
Advantages Of C2 |
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- Ignores 60% Defense of Enemies During Elemental Burst ↳ Damage during Elemental Burst increases by 1.5x - Amazing when using Raiden in a Hypercarry Comp. - Constellation 1 helps in gaining stacks. |
Constellation & Weapon Used | Recommended Level |
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![]() ![]() | ★★★★★ |
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