Unlock the Full Power of Raiden Shogun in Genshin Impact: Artifacts, Weapons, and Skills Guide

The arrival of Inazuma marked a monumental moment for Genshin Impact, introducing a captivating new region heavily influenced by Japanese aesthetics. Among the many remarkable aspects of Inazuma, none garnered more attention than its enigmatic archon, the Raiden Shogun. This electrifying character quickly shattered records, becoming the most lucrative banner debut in Genshin Impact history.

The Raiden Shogun made her initial appearance amid the turmoil of the Sakoku Decree, sealing Inazuma from the outside world as part of the Vision-Hunt Decree. Unlike other archons who befriended the Traveler, the Electro Archon initially regarded them as a threat to her vision of Eternity, setting the stage for a compelling conflict in Inazuma's Archon Quest. But beneath her stoic exterior and fearsome powers lies a ruler determined to protect her people from suffering, even if her methods are questionable.

Prepare to harness the power of lightning as we delve into this comprehensive Raiden Shogun guide.

Optimal Artifact Sets for Raiden Shogun

No need to puzzle over which artifacts complement Raiden Shogun's abilities; we've got you covered.

Emblem of Severed Fate

• 2-Piece Set: Energy Recharge +20%
• 4-Piece Set: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge, up to 75%.

The Emblem of Severed Fate is tailor-made for Raiden Shogun, enhancing her Elemental Burst's damage based on her Energy Recharge. With this set equipped, prepare to witness one of the game's most iconic Elemental Burst animations frequently.

Thundering Fury

• 2-Piece Set: Electro DMG Bonus +15%
• 4-Piece Set: Increases DMG caused by Overloaded, Electro-Charged, Superconduct, and Hyperbloom by 40%. Additionally, Elemental Skill CD is reduced by 1s when triggering Quicken or the mentioned Elemental Reactions, with an 0.8s cooldown.

For those favoring Electro reactions, Thundering Fury allows Raiden Shogun to serve as an off-field Electro applier with her Elemental Skill. You can also pair two Thundering Fury pieces with another set for additional Elemental Mastery or Energy Recharge bonuses.

Priority Artifact Stats

Harness the electrifying power of lightning by prioritizing these stats on Raiden Shogun's artifacts:

1. Energy Recharge (Sands or substats) - Vital for her high-energy-cost Elemental Burst.
2. CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG (Circlet and substats) - To maximize her burst damage.
3. ATK%/Electro DMG Bonus (Goblet or substats) - Enhancing her overall damage.
4. Elemental Mastery (substats) - Bolstering her effectiveness as an Electro character.

Energy Recharge is paramount, given her costly Elemental Burst. Aim for at least 220% Energy Recharge, with a maximum of 300%, for optimal synergy with the Emblem of Severed Fate set. Raiden Shogun's Burst crits, so achieving a 1:2 CRIT ratio is preferable. For the goblet artifact, prioritize ATK% over Electro DMG Bonus if Energy Recharge is sufficient. Additional Elemental Mastery on substats complements her role as an Electro driver.

Top Weapons for Raiden Shogun

Raiden Shogun's martial prowess is legendary, with all Inazuma's polearm and sword techniques tracing their roots to her. Here are the weapons befitting her stature:

Engulfing Lightning (Energy Recharge%) - Increases ATK by 28% of Energy Recharge over the base 100%, with 30% Energy Recharge for 12s after using an Elemental Burst.

Engulfing Lightning is Raiden Shogun's signature weapon, perfectly matching her aesthetic and gameplay. It boosts ATK based on her Energy Recharge, making it ideal for an offensive build.

Skyward Spine (Energy Recharge) - Increases CRIT Rate by 8% and Normal ATK SPD by 12%. Normal and Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to trigger a vacuum blade dealing 40% of ATK as DMG in a small AoE.

Skyward Spine, found in the Standard Banner, boasts a high base ATK and Energy Recharge secondary stat, making it a valuable choice.

Primordial Jade-Winged Spear (CRIT Rate) - Increases ATK by 3.2% on hit for 6s, maxing at 7 stacks. DMG is increased by 12% with maximum stacks.

Another excellent option from the Standard Banner, this polearm helps maintain a balanced CRIT ratio and enhances Raiden Shogun's Elemental Burst damage.

Budget-Friendly Alternatives

You don't need a 5-star weapon to unlock Raiden Shogun's full potential. Budget alternatives can be just as effective, if not better:

The Catch (Energy Recharge) - Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 16% and Elemental Burst CRIT Rate by 6%.

The Catch stands out as a top free-to-play weapon, significantly enhancing Elemental Burst damage and CRIT Rate. It requires some fishing but is worth the effort.

Wavebreaker’s Fin (ATK%) - Increases Elemental Burst DMG based on the party's combined maximum Energy capacity, up to 40%.

For players with sufficient CRIT rate and Energy Recharge but lacking ATK, Wavebreaker’s Fin is a viable option. Its damage boost depends on the team's total energy capacity.

Deathmatch (CRIT Rate) - Increases ATK by 16% and DEF by 16% when near at least 2 opponents or by 24% when near fewer than 2 opponents.

While locked behind the Battle Pass, Deathmatch is an excellent choice, offering CRIT Rate and a versatile weapon effect.

Talent Priorities

Prioritize Raiden Shogun's talents in this order:

1. Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu (Elemental Burst) - Unleashes a massive AoE Electro burst, wielding it for 7 seconds.
2. Transcendence: Baleful Omen (Elemental Skill) - Provides Electro damage and a bonus Burst damage for teammates.
3. Origin (Normal Attack) - Executes 5 consecutive attacks with her polearm.

Raiden Shogun's passive, Chakra Desiderata, accumulates Resolve stacks, enhancing Burst damage. To maximize damage and energy refunds for the entire party, use her Burst last in team rotations and keep her on the field throughout its duration.

Ideal Team Composition

For the ultimate Raiden Shogun team, consider these characters:

• Kujou Sara (Electro buffer and Burst support)
• Yae Miko (Electro battery and sub-DPS)
• Bennett (Pyro applier, healer, and buffer)
• Xiangling (Pyro burst sub-DPS)
• Xingqiu (Hydro sub-DPS, ideal for Electro teams)
• Yelan (Hydro sub-DPS and damage amplifier)
• Alhaitham (Dendro Hypercarry, great for Aggravate teams)
• Kaveh (Budget Dendro DPS, suitable for Hyperblooms and Aggravate)

The "Raiden National Team" featuring Xingqiu, Bennett, Xiangling and Raiden herself is a popular choice. Their potent Elemental Bursts synergize well, and Raiden's high Energy Recharge ensures smooth rotations, regardless of burst energy costs.

Unleash Raiden Shogun's power and embark on a journey through the electrifying world of Genshin Impact. The path to eternity may be challenging, but with the right build, you'll command the lightning's might like never before.