Skyward Blade is a Sword weapon for Genshin Impact 5.4. Guide includes stats, effect, skills, how to get Skyward Blade, good for whom, & best user (best character)!
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Skyward Blade Stats & How To Get

DPS Tier | Support Tier |
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A | A |
Type | Rarity |
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Base Attack (Lvl. 90) | Additional Stat (Lvl. 90) |
608 | Energy Recharge 55.1% |
How To Get | |
Wish | |
Function | |
Energy Recharge Bonus CRIT Stat Movement/ATK SPD Normal/Charged ATK Bonus |
Basis For Tier | |
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SS Tier | - Amazing for Multiple Characters and provides significant damage or support. |
S Tier | - Works with Multiple Characters and provide descent damage or support. |
A Tier | - Flexible but fairly weak compared to its competitors - Not flexible but provides significant support and damage. - Great Stat Stick for multiple characters. |
B Tier | - Weak weapon but can work on characters with specific build as a Stat Stick. |
C Tier | - Does not work with many characters and does not provide benefits. |
Skyward Blade Effect / Skill
Weapon Skill: Sky-Piercing Fang
Crit Rate increased by 4%. Gains Skypiercing Might upon using an Elemental Burst: Increases Movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and increases the DMG of Normal and Charged Attack hits by 20% for 12s.
▼ Visual Effects & Weapon Tips
Skyward Blade Gameplay & Tips
Bonus Stats Buff
The additional attack speed & movement speed, and Normal & Charge Attack provided by Skyward Blade can be triggered after using Burst. The buff has a duration of 12 seconds.
Flowing Light Aura

While the buff is active, there is a flowing light aura on the blade of the sword. Also, green upward arrows are visible around the character.
Flexible Weapon
Skyward Blade has a useful CRIT Rate passive & Energy Recharge sub-stat making it a good sword for various characters. The buff activation & duration could be situational but this sword is still great nonetheless.
Skyward Blade Is Good For Whom?
Characters That Can Use Skyward Blade
Character | Details |
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![]() | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Bennett's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for heal & ATK buff - Recommended for Support build Bennett |
![]() | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Jean's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for heal & periodic swirl damage - Recommended for Support build Jean |
![]() | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Keqing's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for Aoe Electro damage & CRIT Rate buff ↳ Weapon buff is substantial for executing attack rotation |
![]() | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Qiqi's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for marking enemies - Recommended for Support build Qiqi |
![]() | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Kaeya's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for Aoe damage - Recommended for Support build Kaeya |
![]() | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Xingqiu's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for coordinated attacks & reduced incoming damage from enemies |
![]() | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Kazuha's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for elemental damage bonus - Recommended for Hybrid build Kazuha |
![]() | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Ayato's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for Aoe Hydro damage & attack speed buff ↳ Weapon buff is substantial for executing attack rotation |
![]() | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Kuki's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for AoE Electro damage - Recommended for sub DPS build Kuki |
![]() | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Dendro Traveler's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for Aoe Dendro damage |
![]() | - Energy Recharge is great for keeping the Elemental Burst full. - High Base ATK is good for increasing the damage of Clorinde. |
Skyward Blade How To Get, Banners, Availability
Obtainable By Pulling On Banners
Skyward Blade is available via Wish Banners. Pull on weapon banner or normal banner for a chance to get this weapon.
Rate Up Banners For Skyward Blade
Banner | Duration |
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![]() | 4.5 Update 3/13/2024 ~ 4/2/2024 |
![]() | 2.0 Update 8/10/2021 ~ 8/31/2021 |
![]() | 1.4 Update 3/17/2021 ~ 4/6/2021 |
Skyward Blade Ascension Materials
Weapon Ascension Materials For Skyward Blade
Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90 |
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Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80 |
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Locations Of Ascension Materials
Similar Weapons As Skyward Blade
Energy Recharge Bonus Sword List
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CRIT Stat Sword List
Movement/ATK SPD Sword List
Normal/Charged ATK Bonus Sword List
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