Mastering the elements in Genshin Impact is all about wielding the right tools. In this guide, we delve into the most potent catalysts, helping you select the weapon that will transform your character into an unstoppable elemental force.
Best Catalysts in Genshin Impact
5-Star Catalysts
| Catalyst | Main Stat (Lvl 90) | Sub Stat (Lvl 90) | Weapon Skill | Ideal Characters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds | 532 ATK | Crit Rate 33.1% | Increases Movement SPD by 10%. Gain Elemental DMG Bonus every 4s (stacks max 4). | Scaramouche, Mona, Klee, Ningguang |
| Kagura’s Verity | 608 ATK | Crit DMG 66.2% | Elemental Skill DMG increases by 12% for 16s upon using Elemental Skill (stacks up to 3 times). Grants Elemental DMG Bonus when possessing 3 stacks. | Klee, Ningguang, Yanfei, Yae Miko |
| A Thousand Floating Dreams | 542 ATK | Elemental Mastery 265 | Grants buffs based on party members’ Elemental Types. Increases Elemental Mastery or Elemental DMG Bonus. Also increases party members’ Elemental Mastery. | Nahida, Yae Miko, Sucrose |
| Skyward Atlas | 674 ATK | ATK 33.1% | Increases Elemental DMG Bonus by 12%. Normal Attack hits have a chance to trigger a cloud attack that deals AoE DMG. | Klee, Scaramouche, Yae Miko, Xiangling |
4-Star Catalysts
| Catalyst | Main Stat (Lvl 90) | Sub Stat (Lvl 90) | Weapon Skill | Ideal Characters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Widsith | 510 ATK | 55.1% Crit DMG | Grants a random buff upon switching to the character (10s duration, 30s cooldown).
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Klee, Mona, Scaramouche, Yae Miko |
| Solar Pearl | 510 ATK | 27.6% Crit Rate | Increases Elemental Skill/Burst DMG by 20% for 6s after a Normal Attack hit, and vice versa. | Klee, Yae Miko, Scaramouche, Wanderer |
| Sacrificial Fragments | 454 ATK | 221 Elemental Mastery | A 40% chance to reset Elemental Skill cooldown upon damaging an opponent (30s cooldown) | Kokomi, Nahida, Mona, Baizhu |
| Sacrificial Jade | 454 ATK | 36.8% Crit Rate | When off-field for more than 5 seconds, grants increased Max HP (32%) and Elemental Mastery (40%). These effects disappear after 10 seconds on the field. | Nahida, Yae Miko, Baizhu |
That concludes our breakdown of the best catalysts in Genshin Impact! Remember, the best weapon ultimately depends on your character’s build and playstyle. So, experiment and find the catalyst that unleashes your true magical potential!
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