Raiden Shogun Best Build & Weapon | Genshin Impact

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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Character Tier
Best Build
Best Weapon
Best Artifacts
Best Team Comp
How To Use?
Ascension & Talent Materials
Should You Wish or Get?

Raiden Shogun Articles
Best Build			Story Quest
National Vs Hypercarry			Best Teams

Raiden Shogun Tier

Rarity		Element		Weapon
		Electro		Polearm
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
- 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

Weapon	Engulfing Lightning
Substitute	1. Skyward Spine 2. The Catch (F2P) 3. Primordial Jade Winged-Spear 4. Wavebreaker's Fin
Best Artifact	Emblem Of Severed Fate x4
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

Weapon	Dragon's Bane
Substitute	1. Moonpiercer (F2P) 2. Kitain Cross Spear (F2P)
Best Artifact	Flower Of Paradise Lost x4
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.

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Raiden Shogun Best Weapon

Raiden Shogun Electro Main DPS/Sub-DPS Build

	Weapon	Details
Best	Engulfing Lightning	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	Skyward Spine	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)	The Catch	Energy Recharge 45.9% (Lvl. 90) - Free to play option - Increase Elemental Burst DMG & Crit Rate
4th	Primordial Jade Winged-Spear	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	Deathmatch	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	Wavebreaker's Fin	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
Best	Dragon's Bane	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	Moonpiercer	Elemental Mastery 110 (Lvl. 90) - EM sub-stat is great for this build - Increased ATK through weapon skil whenever you proc Hyperbloom
3rd (F2P)	Kitain Cross Spear (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.

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Raiden Shogun Best Artifacts

Raiden Shogun Main DPS/Sub-DPS Build Artifacts

Best Artifacts For Main DPS/Sub-DPS Build

	Artifacts
Best	Emblem Of Severed Fate 4-Piece
Substitute 1	Emblem Of Severed Fate 2-Piece Thundering Fury 2-Piece

Artifact Stat Priority

	Main: Flat HP Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK%
	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

	Artifacts
Best	Flower Of Paradise Lost 4-Piece
Substitute 1	Gilded Dreams 4-Piece
Substitute 2	Gilded Dreams 2-Piece Wanderer's Troupe 2-Piece
Substitute 3	Deepwood Memories 4-Piece

Artifact Stat Priority

	Main: Flat HP Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / Elemental Mastery
	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.

Raiden Shogun Best Team Comp

Best Team For Raiden Shogun

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Reaction	Buff
Raiden Shogun	Xiangling	Xingqiu	Bennett
Details
- 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.

Raiden National Team VS Hypercarry Comp

Other Characters That Works With Raiden Shogun

Character	Sub	Details
Xiangling	Eula Nahida	- 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.
Xingqiu	Yelan Rosaria Kokomi	- 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.
Bennett	Kujou Sara Kazuha	- 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

Sub-DPS	Enabler	Support	Support
Raiden Shogun	Barbara	Collei	Dendro Traveler
Details
- 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

	Recommended Rotation
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

Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80
Vajrada Amethyst Sliver x 1 Vajrada Amethyst Fragment x 9 Vajrada Amethyst Chunk x 9 Old Handguard x 18 Kageuchi Handguard x 30 Famed Handguard x 12 Amakumo Fruit x 108 Storm Beads x 26
Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90
Vajrada Amethyst Sliver x 1 Vajrada Amethyst Fragment x 9 Vajrada Amethyst Chunk x 9 Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone x 6 Old Handguard x 18 Kageuchi Handguard x 30 Famed Handguard x 36 Amakumo Fruit x 168 Storm Beads x 46

Amakumo Fruit Farm Routes

Amakumo Fruit Farm Routes

Amakumo Fruit Farm Route

Talent Materials For Raiden Shogun

Enemy Drops (Nobushi)	Domain Drops (Wed/Sat/Sun)	Big Boss Drops (La Signora (Boss))
Old Handguard	Teachings Of Light	Molten Moment
Kageuchi Handguard	Guide To Light
Famed Handguard	Philosophies Of Light

Raiden Shogun 's Recommended Talent Priority

Talent	Level Up Priority
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
- 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
C0 +	★★★★★
C0 +	★★★★・
C1 + or	★・・・・
C2 +	★★★★★
C2 +	★★★★・

▲ Recommendations are based on the cost-effectiveness and its worth.

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