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Genshin Impact

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This page is designed to show you all the current Claymores in Genshin Impact. Here you’ll find each weapons, attack, secondary stat as well as what the weapons effect is, and what it can become at max weapon refinement.

Beidou holding a Claymore in an attack stance.

Introduction

Claymores are the slowest weapon types but boast the highest damage. Their charge attacks changes depending who wields it and will usually be some sort of continuous attack providing you have the stamina to use it. They also have bonuses to breaking Geo objects such as enemy shields and even ore nodes around the world.

Equippable Characters

5 Star

Name Image Rarity Base Atk 2nd Stat Type Base 2nd Stat Rank 1 Rank 5
Redhorn Stonethresher Redhorn_Stonethresher_Weapons_Claymores_Genshin_Impact.png Genshin Impact Screenshot 44 CRIT DMG 19.2% Gokadaiou Otogibanashi: DEF is increased by 28%. Normal and Charged Attack DMG is increased by 40% of DEF. Gokadaiou Otogibanashi: DEF is increased by 56%. Normal and Charged Attack DMG is increased by 80% of DEF.
Song of Broken Pines Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 49 Physical DMG Bonus 4.5% Rebel’s Banner Hymn:・A part of the Millennial Movement“ that wanders amidst the winds. Increases ATK by 16%, and when Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Whispers. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When you possess 4 Sigils of Whispers, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the “Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn” effect for 12s. “Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn” increases Normal ATK SPD by 12% and increases ATK by 20%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Whispers for 20s. Of the many effects of the “Millennial Movement,” buffs of the same type will not stack. Rebel’s Banner Hymn: A part of the “Millennial Movement” that wanders amidst the winds. Increases ATK by 32%, and when Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Whispers. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When you possess four Sigils of Whispers, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the “Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn” effect for 12s. “Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn” increases Normal ATK SPD by 24% and increases ATK by 40%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Whispers for 20s. Of the many effects of the “Millennial Movement, “ buffs of the same type will not stack.
Skyward Pride Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 48 Energy Recharge 8% Increases all DMG by 8%. After using an Elemental Burst, Normal or Charged Attack, on hit, creates a vacuum blade that does 80% of ATK as DMG to enemies along its path. Lasts for 20s or 8 vacuum blades. Increases all DMG by 16%. After using an Elemental Burst, Normal or Charged Attack, on hit, creates a vacuum blade that does 160% of ATK as DMG to enemies along its path. Lasts for 20s or 8 vacuum blades.
The Unforged Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 46 ATK 10.8% Increases Shield Strength by 20%, scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 4% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%. Increases Shield Strength by 40%, scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 8% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%.
Wolf’s Gravestone Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 46 ATK 10.8% Increases ATK by 20%. On hit, attacks against enemies with less than 30% HP increase all party members’ ATK by 40% for 12s. Can only occur once every 30s. Increases ATK by 40%. On hit, attacks against enemies with less than 30% HP increase all party members’ ATK by 80% for 12s. Can only occur once every 30s.

4 Star

Name Image Rarity Base Atk 2nd Stat Type Base 2nd Stat Rank 1 Rank 5
Blackcliff Slasher Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 42 CRIT DMG 12% After defeating an enemy, ATK is increased by 12% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others. After defeating an enemy, ATK is increased by 24% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others.
Favonius Greatsword Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 41 Energy Recharge 13.3% CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s. CRIT Hits have a 100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 6s.
Katsuragikiri Nagamasa Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 42 Energy Recharge 10% Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 6%. After Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the character loses 3 Energy but regenerates 3 Energy every 2s for the next 6s. This effect can occur once every 10s. Can be triggered even when the character is not on the field.
Lithic Blade Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 41 CRIT DMG 16% For every character in the party who hails from Liyue, the character who equips this weapon gains 6% ATK increase and 2% CRIT Rate increase. For every character in the party who hails from Liyue, the character who equips this weapon gains 10% ATK increase and 6% CRIT Rate increase.
Prototype Archaic Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 44 ATK 6% Crush: On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 240% ATK DMG to enemies within a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s. Crush: On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 480% ATK DMG to enemies within a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.
Rainslasher Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 42 Elemental Mastery 36 Increases DMG against enemies affected by Hydro or Electro by 20%. Increases DMG against enemies affected by Hydro or Electro by 36%.
Royal Greatsword Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 44 ATK 6% Upon damaging an enemy, increases CRIT Rate by 8%. Max 5 stacks. A CRIT hit removes all stacks. Upon damaging an enemy, increases CRIT Rate by 12%. Max 5 stacks. A CRIT hit removes all stacks.
Sacrificial Greatsword Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 44 Energy Recharge 6.7% After damaging an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 30s. After damaging an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 80% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 16s.
Serpent Spine Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 42 CRIT Rate 6% Every 4s a character is on the field, they will deal 6% more DMG and take 3% more DMG. This effect has a maximum of 5 stacks and will not be reset if the character leaves the field, but will be reduced by 1 stack when the character takes DMG. Every 4s a character is on the field, they will deal 10% more DMG and take 1.8% more DMG. This effect has a maximum of 5 stacks and will not be reset if the character leaves the field, but will be reduced by 1 stack when the character takes DMG.
Snow-Tombed Starsilver Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 44 Physical DMG Bonus 7.5% Frost Burial: Hitting an opponent with Normal and Charged Attacks has a 60% chance of forming and dropping an Everfrost Icicle above them, dealing 80% AoE ATK DMG. Opponents affected by Cryo are dealt 200% ATK DMG instead by the icicle. Can only occur once every 10s. Frost Burial: Hitting an opponent with Normal and Charged Attacks has a 100% chance of forming and dropping an Everfrost Icicle above them, dealing 140% AoE ATK DMG. Opponents affected by Cryo are dealt 360% ATK DMG instead by the icicle. Can only occur once every 10s.
The Bell Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 42 HP 9% Taking DMG generates a shield which absorbs DMG up to 20% of max HP. This shield lasts for 10s or until broken, and can only be triggered once every 45s. While protected by the shield, the character gains 12% increased DMG. Taking DMG generates a shield which absorbs DMG up to 32% of max HP. This shield lasts for 10s or until broken, and can only be triggered once every 45s. While protected by the shield, the character gains 24% increased DMG.
Whiteblind Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 42 DEF 11.3% On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 6% for 6s. Max 4 stacks (24% total). Can only occur once every 0.5s. On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 12% for 6s. Max 4 stacks (48% total). Can only occur once every 0.5s.

3 Star and lower

Name Image Rarity Base Atk 2nd Stat Type Base 2nd Stat Rank 1 Rank 5
Bloodtainted Greatsword Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 38 Elemental Mastery 41 Increases DMG against enemies affected by Pyro or Electro by 12%. Increases DMG against enemies affected by Pyro or Electro by 24%.
Debate Club Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 39 ATK 7.7% After using an Elemental Skill, Normal or Charged Attacks, on hit, deal an additional 60% ATK DMG in a small area. Effect lasts 15s. DMG can only occur once every 3s. After using an Elemental Skill, Normal or Charged Attacks, on hit, deal an additional 120% ATK DMG in a small area. Effect lasts 15s. DMG can only occur once every 3s.
Ferrous Shadow Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 39 HP 7.7% When HP falls below 70%, increases Charged Attack DMG by 30%, and Charged Attacks become much harder to interrupt. When HP falls below 90%, increases Charged Attack DMG by 50% and Charged Attacks become much harder to interrupt.
Quartz Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 40 Elemental Mastery 16 Upon causing an Overloaded, Melt, Burning, Vaporize, or a Pyro-infused Swirl reaction, increases Base ATK by 20% for 12s. Upon causing an Overloaded, Melt, Burning, Vaporize, or a Pyro-infused Swirl reaction, increases Base ATK by 40% for 12s.
Skyrider Greatsword Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 39 Physical DMG Bonus 9.6% On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK by 6% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.5s. On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK by 10% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.5s.
White Iron Greatsword Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 39 DEF 9.6% Defeating an opponent restores 8% HP. Defeating an opponent restores 16% HP.
Old Merc’s Pal Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 33 None None None None
Waster Greatsword Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 23 None None None None
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    miHoYo
  • Platforms,
    Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch
  • Genre
    Action RPG, Adventure
  • Guide Release
    31 October 2020
  • Last Updated
    31 July 2023
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  • Based on version 3.0.
  • An interactive Map of Teyvat showing the location of all; Anemoculus, Geoculus, Statues of the Seven, World Quests, Shrines, Plants, Monsters, Enemies, Chests and Minerals.
  • Knowledge on all of the current known regions of Teyvat.
  • Detailed Character pages of all playable characters showing talent trees, skill builds and Ascension tables.
  • Character Tier Lists.
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  • Weapons - Showing the current best and highest rated weapons in the game.
  • All Archon Quests including the new Sumeru Archon Quests.
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  • All Story Quests consisting of chapters related to the background and personalities of each playable character.
  • All Domains laid bare with expert strategies including the new Sumeru Domains.
  • How to conquer the Spiral Abyss.
  • All Weekly Bosses covered with expert strategies.
  • How to get all the optimal outcomes on Hangout Events
  • Housing guide using the Serenitea Pot including a full blueprint and furnishings list.
  • All details on Gardening and Fishing.
  • Bonus Content, including Interviews from voice actors.

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