The formidable Raiden Shogun, also known as Raiden Ei or Baal, has made waves in the Genshin Impact community since her introduction as the main antagonist in the Inazuma storyline. Now, players can rejoice as a Raiden Shogun rerun banner is confirmed in the second half of the Genshin Impact 3.3 update. To help you harness her true potential, we’ve compiled an extensive guide on the best Raiden Shogun build, including weapon choices, artefact sets, team compositions, and even tips for free-to-play (F2P) gamers.
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Weapon and Artifacts: Raiden Shogun
Weapon: Engulfing Lightning (Polearm)
Raiden Shogun wields her Electro polearm with unparalleled grace, which makes Engulfing Lightning the optimal weapon for her. This custom polearm increases her attack by 28% over the base value, granting an astonishing 80% bonus attack. Furthermore, it bestows 30% energy recharge for 12 seconds after using her elemental burst, ensuring a consistent attack bonus each time this powerful ability is activated.
Alternatives to Engulfing Lightning include the Staff of Homa, which bolsters HP by 20% and provides an attack bonus based on max HP, and the Primordial Jade Winged-Spear, which boosts attack by 3.2% with each successful hit (stackable up to 7 times) and an additional 12% attack bonus upon achieving the maximum stack.
Artefacts: Emblem of Severed Fate (Four-Piece)
The Emblem of Severed Fate is the designated artifact set for Raiden Shogun. Its two-piece bonus offers a substantial 20% increase in energy recharge rate. More importantly, the four-piece set enhances her elemental burst damage by 25% of her energy recharge (up to a maximum of 75%). Given Raiden’s energy-hungry abilities, this build ensures a constant and potent energy source, allowing her to unleash her formidable powers without interruption.
Team Composition: Raiden Shogun
Raiden Shogun’s energy-focused playstyle calls for specific team compositions to maximize her effectiveness. A primary DPS character like Kazuha is a solid choice to eliminate enemies while Raiden’s elemental skill is active. Combining Electro with Anemo elements creates the Swirl reaction, dealing substantial area-of-effect damage.
Raiden Shogun, being a unique support character, spends time off the field after using her elemental skill, but her elemental burst demands her presence on the battlefield. Therefore, she fulfills a support and sub-DPS hybrid role. The newly released Yae Miko complements her well, as she also requires a battery character for energy recharge. Alternatively, pairing Raiden with a Cryo character like Rosaria or Eula enhances damage output, while running two Cryo characters could maximize damage potential through Superconduct, reducing enemies’ physical defence by 50%.
F2P Raiden Shogun Build
For free-to-play players or those looking to optimize Raiden Shogun without extensive spending, there are excellent options:
*Weapon: The Catch – A free alternative weapon obtainable by catching rare fish.
*Artifact Set: Severed Fate (Four-Piece) – Accessible through the Momiji-Dyed Court domain, this artifact set is the best choice for Raiden Shogun among F2P players. Another viable option is The Exile set, focusing on energy recharge and Elemental Burst interactions.
Ideal F2P Team Composition for Raiden Shogun
A potent F2P team composition for Raiden Shogun comprises Xingqio, Xiangling, and Bennett. Xingqio and Xiangling excel as sub-DPS characters, while Bennett takes on the role of a versatile healer.
As the anticipation for the Raiden Shogun rerun banner in Genshin Impact’s 3.3 update grows, players now have the knowledge to craft the perfect build for this electrifying character. Whether you’re a spender or a F2P player, maximizing Raiden Shogun’s potential is within your grasp. With the right weapon, artefact set, and team composition, you can lead your party to victory and dominate the world of Teyvat with Raiden Shogun’s electrifying power.
