Skyward Blade is a Sword weapon for Genshin Impact 5.5. Guide includes stats, effect, skills, how to get Skyward Blade, good for whom, & best user (best character)!
Table of Contents
| Weapon Related Articles | |
|---|---|
 Weapon Gatcha Guide | Weapon Tier List |
Skyward Blade Stats & How To Get
| DPS Tier | Support Tier |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| Type | Rarity |
| Sword | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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?
Best For Normal Attack DPS
Skyward Blade is an Energy Recharge stat stick that can be used by Normal Attack DPS to boost their attack speed and deal additional damage after using their Burst. For DPS, Ayato can use this weapon since his Burst is part of his rotation and the movement speed buff can allow him to deal more hits.
Characters That Can Use Skyward Blade
| Character | Details |
|---|---|
| Bennett | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Bennett's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for heal & ATK buff - Recommended for Support build Bennett |
| Jean | - 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 |
| Keqing | - 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 |
| Qiqi | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Qiqi's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for marking enemies - Recommended for Support build Qiqi |
| Kaeya | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Kaeya's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for Aoe damage - Recommended for Support build Kaeya |
| Xingqiu | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Xingqiu's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for coordinated attacks & reduced incoming damage from enemies |
| Kazuha | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Kazuha's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for elemental damage bonus - Recommended for Hybrid build Kazuha |
| Ayato | - 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 |
| Kuki Shinobu | - 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 |
| Dendro Traveler | - Energy Recharge sub-stat is useful for Dendro Traveler's Burst ↳ Sustain the uptime of Burst for Aoe Dendro damage |
| Clorinde | - 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 |
|---|---|
| Ode To The Dawn Breeze | 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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 Boreal Wolf's Milk Tooth x5 Boreal Wolf's Cracked Tooth x14 Boreal Wolf's Broken Fang x14 Boreal Wolf's Nostalgia x6 Dead Ley Line Branch x23 dead Ley Line Leaves x27 Ley Line Sprout x 41 Slime Condensate x15 slime Secretions x23 Slime Concentrate x27  Mystic Enhancement Ore x908 |
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80 |
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| Boreal Wolf's Milk Tooth x5Boreal Wolf's Cracked Tooth x14Boreal Wolf's Broken Fang x14Dead Ley Line Branch x23dead Ley Line Leaves x27Ley Line Sprout x14Slime Condensate x15slime Secretions x23Slime Concentrate x9Mystic Enhancement Ore x537 |
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Similar Weapons As Skyward Blade
Energy Recharge Bonus Sword List
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CRIT Stat Sword List
Weapon & Artifact Guides
Notable Weapons
| 1st Phase | |
|---|---|
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| 2nd Phase | |
| Splendor Of Tranquil Waters | Cashflow Supervision |
Weapon Related Guides
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| Weapons List | Weapon Tier | ||||
| Battle Pass Weapon | Craftable Weapons | ||||
| Weapon Type list | |||||
| Sword | Claymore | Catalyst | |||
| Polearm | Bow | ||||
| Other Weapon Guides | |||||
| 4 Star Weapons To Keep | 3 Star Weapons To Keep | ||||
| Weapon Ascension Material | |||||
