Genshin Impact – Raiden Shogun build and materials guide

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Transform your adversaries into nothingness using the optimal Raiden Shogun setup in Genshin Impact, and achieve everlasting greatness. This 5-Star character is one of HoYoverse’s most acclaimed units they have ever introduced, shattering sales records whenever it was released – it’s not only due to Raiden Shogun drawing a sword from her chest when activating her Elemental Burst. She is among the strongest characters you can obtain, brandishing her polearm and Electro abilities that match an Archon’s might.

Raiden Shogun’s special ability, Transcendence: Baleful Omen, discharges Electro damage to nearby foes and summons the Eye of Tempestuous Decree. This Eye remains active even when Raiden Shogun is not in play. When the current character attacks enemies, the Eye releases synchronized assaults, dealing Electro damage in a small zone. Additionally, the Eye amplifies the Elemental Burst power of the active character, depending on its energy expense.

Raiden Shogun’s special move, Musou Shinsetsu, releases the Musou no Hitotachi, dealing Electro damage in a wide area ahead of her with each strike. In this state, her attacks also restore Energy for the entire team and she becomes more resistant to interruptions, while being immune to the Electro-Charged reaction. The power of this Elemental Burst increases as it consumes Resolve stacks upon activation. Raiden Shogun acquires Resolve whenever an ally uses their Elemental Burst (with higher Energy Cost resulting in more Resolve gained), with a maximum stack limit of 60 times.

A valuable passive ability you should note is called “Enlightened One,” which increases Raiden Shogun’s damage for every percentage point over 100% of Energy Recharge. Inazuma’s sovereign and deity is indeed a formidable character, both in battle and off the field.

Best Raiden Shogun weapons – Genshin Impact

As a gamer, I can’t deny that Raiden Shogun truly shines when wielding her signature weapon, Engulfing Lightning. This bad boy not only boosts my Energy Recharge but also amplifies my attack power based on any Energy Recharge exceeding 100%. To top it off, it grants me a temporary Energy Recharge burst after unleashing an Elemental Burst – the perfect moment for Raiden Shogun to unleash her full potential!

Best weapons for Raiden Shogun:

  • Engulfing Lightning (5-Star)
  • Homa Staff (5-Star)
  • Wavebreaker’s Fin (4-Star)
  • The Catch (4-Star)

Best Raiden Shogun artifacts – Genshin Impact

Building on the idea of Energy Recharge being essential to Raiden Shogun’s fundamental abilities, it’s beneficial to amplify this trait using her Artifact Set. Attack (ATK), Critical Rate, and Critical Damage (CDMG) are crucial aspects to consider as well. However, it’s advisable not to overlook Elemental Mastery, particularly if you’re employing Raiden Shogun as a Sub DPS who triggers elemental reactions through her off-field assaults.

Best Artifact Sets for Raiden Shogun:

  • [Main DPS] Emblem of Severed Fate (4) – +20% Energy Recharge, increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge, up to a maximum of 75% bonus damage.
  • [Sub DPS] Flower of Paradise Lost (4) – +80 Elemental Mastery, +40% Bloom, Hyperbloom, and Burgeon DMG, which is increased by +25% if the reaction has been triggered by the wearer (this effect can be triggered every 1s, lasts for 10s, can stack up to four times, and can be triggered from off the field).

Best stats for Raiden Shogun:

  • Flower: HP (main stat), CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, Energy Recharge, ATK %
  • Plume: ATK (main stat), CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, Energy Recharge, ATK %
  • Sands: Energy Recharge (main stat), CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK %, Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet: Electro DMG (main stat), CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, Energy Recharge, ATK %
  • Circlet: CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate (main stat), CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG, Energy Recharge, ATK %, Elemental Mastery

Prioritize Elemental Mastery over Energy Recharge, if you’re playing Raiden as a Sub DPS.

Best Raiden Shogun teams – Genshin Impact

Raiden Shogun, in essence, offers versatility, excelling both as the primary damage dealer (Main DPS) and support from the sidelines (off-field Sub DPS), delivering impressive results for you.

  • Raiden Shogun (Main DPS), Xiangling (Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Bennett (Support)

In Genshin Impact, this team is exceptionally dependable, consistently performing remarkable acts due to Raiden’s unique ability to replenish her teammates’ Energy, thereby allowing for near continuous use of Elemental Bursts. Xiangling and Xingqiu offer potent off-field attacks, Bennett supports the team with healing and boosts, while Raiden takes center stage and unleashes chaos.

Swap Kazuha and Kujou Sara into your team to create another powerful combination alongside Raiden, who will serve as the primary DPS. This setup aims to optimize Raiden’s damage rather than triggering elemental reactions.

As a gamer, I’ve found another great ally in Chevreuse who syncs nicely with Raiden. If I need to swap out Xingqiu, Chevreuse is an excellent alternative support character I can rely on.

  • Nahida (Main DPS), Raiden Shogun (Sub DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Baizhu (Support)

This exceptional group, resembling an all-star sports team, transforms into a powerful Hyperbloom squad, boasting the potential to inflict substantial damage. Feel free to incorporate other Hydro and Dendro characters like Alhaitham, Yaoyao, Kokomi, or Xingqiu within this lineup as well.

Raiden is generally a great option for whenever you need an off-field Electro character.

Raiden Shogun ascension materials – Genshin Impact

It’s advisable to promptly increase Raiden Shogun’s character level once you acquire her in a gacha pull. To do this, you’ll have to gather her ascension resources through farming. Additionally, you’ll need certain materials for enhancing her battle skills.

Here’s what you need to get Raiden Shogun to level 90:

  • Vajrada Amethyst Sliver x1
  • Vajrada Amethyst Fragment x9
  • Vajrada Amethyst Chunk x9
  • Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone x6
  • Old Handguard x18
  • Kageuchi Handguard x30
  • Famed Handguard x36
  • Amakumo Fruit x168
  • Storm Beads x46
  • Mora x2,092,530

Vajrada Amethyst can be acquired from any boss associated with electricity on the global map. One such boss is the Thunder Manifestation situated on Seirai Island in Inazuma, who also drops Storm Beads – a two-in-one deal! Meanwhile, Handguards are dropped by samurai enemies scattered throughout Inazuma; consider ending their journey with a swift and honorable defeat.

You’ll discover the unique Amakumo Fruit exclusively growing on Seirai Island within the region of Inazuma. To boost your Mora earnings in the game, a productive strategy is farming Golden Ley Line Blossoms.

Here’s what you need to upgrade all of Raiden Shogun’s talents to their maximum level:

  • Old Handguard x18
  • Kageuchi Handguard x66
  • Famed Handguard x93
  • Teachings of Light x9
  • Guide to Light x63
  • Philosophies of Light x114
  • Molten Moment x18
  • Crown of Insight x3
  • Mora x4,957,500

1. To gather the materials discussed earlier, take a look at the information provided above. To obtain Scrolls of Light, you should visit the Violet Court domain in Inazuma on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Molten Moment is an item that can only be obtained by defeating La Signora, which you’ll find at Tenshukaku.

2. For the materials previously listed, consult the information given above. You’re required to go to Violet Court in Inazuma on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday to collect Scrolls of Light. Molten Moment is a special item that La Signora drops exclusively, so you need to defeat her at Tenshukaku to obtain it.

3. As for the materials previously mentioned, kindly check the details above. To accumulate Scrolls of Light, visit the Violet Court domain in Inazuma on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Molten Moment is a rare item that can only be acquired by defeating La Signora, which you’ll find at Tenshukaku.

4. Regarding the materials we talked about earlier, please review the details above. You will need to visit Violet Court in Inazuma on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday to harvest Scrolls of Light. Molten Moment is a unique item that can only be obtained by overcoming La Signora, who resides at Tenshukaku.

As an avid player, I’ve discovered that Crowns of Insight are exceptional treasures primarily obtained during limited-time events or specific regional mechanics such as the Grand Narukami Shrine in Inazuma, the Tree of Dreams in Sumeru, and the Fountain of Lucine in Fontaine.

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