Genshin Impact Best Weapons Tier List Guide (2024)

With vast open worlds to explore and deep character progression, weapons make a real difference when adventuring across Teyvat in Genshin Impact. But with so many swords, bows, polearms, and other weapons to discover, what truly ranks among the best for different playstyles? Here is a complete Genshin Impact best weapons tier list guide covering all types used in the game:

S-Tier

The absolute cream of the crop, these weapons achieve the coveted S-Tier blend with their exceptional base stats, skill-boosting effects, and sheer damage potential in one complete package. While difficult to obtain at times, their power makes them the first options to invest in when resources allow. Here is the list:

• Swords: Primordial Jade Cutter, Mistsplitter Reforged, Freedom-Sworn
• Bows: Thundering Pulse, Skyward Harp
• Claymores: Wolf’s Gravestone, Skyward Pride
• Polearms: Staff of Homa, Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
• Catalysts: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, Skyward Atlas

A-Tier

The more reasonably acquired weapons occupying the A-Tier still make their mark by either building strengths or covering weaknesses through utility. Specializing certain content like the Spiral Abyss can influence choices, but overall A-Tier provides reliable mainstays for general play. Favored selections include:

• Swords: Aquila Favonia, Summit Shaper, Skyward Blade
• Bows: Elegy for the End, Amos' Bow
• Claymores: Song of Broken Pines, The Unforged
• Polearms: Engulfing Lightning, Vortex Vanquisher, Skyward Spine
• Catalysts: Memory of Dust, Skyward Atlas, Thundering Pulse

B-Tier

The remaining B to D tiers contain weapons fulfilling niche specialties and they are more budget-friendly. Their rankings can mislead; player mastery makes lower-ranked picks deadly, but don't underestimate them. While the above are optimal targets, outstanding skill makes lower-ranked options deadly in the right hands.

• Swords: Amenoma Kageuchi, Blackcliff Longsword, The Black Sword, Festering Desire
• Bows: The Viridescent Hunt, Alley Hunter, Rust, The Stringless
• Claymores: Serpent Spine, Blackcliff Slasher, Favonius Greatsword, Prototype Archaic
• Polearms: Deathmatch, Blackcliff Pole, The Catch, Crescent Pike, Kitain Cross Spear
• Catalysts: Solar Pearl, The Widsith, Mappa Mare, Wine and Song

C-Tier

• Swords: The Flute, Prototype Rancour, Sacrificial Sword, Favonius Sword, Iron Sting
• Bows: Hamayumi, Windblume Ode, Compound Bow, Blackcliff Warbow, Favonius Warbow, Mitternachts Waltz, Sacrificial Bow
• Claymores: Lithic Blade, Snow-Tombed Starsilver, Sacrificial Greatsword, Whiteblind, Skyrider Greatsword
• Polearms: Favonius Lance, Dragon’s Bane, Lithic Spear
• Catalysts: Dodoco Tales, Thrilling Tales, Favonius Codex, Blackcliff Agate, Eye of Perception, Sacrificial Fragment

D-Tier

• Swords: Royal Longsword, Sword of Descension, Fillet Blade
• Bows: Prototype Crescent, Slingshot, Sharpshooter’s Oath
• Claymores: Debate Club, Rainslasher, The Bell, Royal Greatsword
• Polearms: Dragonspine Spear, Halberd, White Tassel
• Catalysts: Twin Nephrite, Frostbearer, Prototype Amber, Royal Grimoire, Hakushin Ring

We've completed our overview of the Genshin Impact Best Weapons Tier List Guide. Now that you're aware of the top weapons, try to obtain them to stay competitive and ahead of other players. Explore our other Genshin Impact guides for additional game tips and tricks.