The Ultimate Genshin Impact Polearm Guide: Finding the Perfect Weapon for Your Champion

Choosing the best polearm in Genshin Impact isn’t as simple as picking the one with the highest attack stat. The ideal polearm is highly dependent on the character wielding it, their role within your team, and your overall team composition. However, if we’re talking pure, unadulterated potential across a wide range of characters, the Staff of Homa consistently tops the list. Its combination of Crit DMG, HP scaling, and attack bonus when below 50% HP makes it a powerhouse in the hands of characters like Hu Tao, Zhongli, and even Raiden Shogun in specific builds.

Understanding Polearm Archetypes

Before diving into specific weapons, it’s crucial to understand the different types of polearms and how their stats and passives cater to various character roles:

• Crit Stick: Polearms focusing on Crit Rate or Crit DMG are excellent for damage dealers who rely on consistent critical hits.
• Energy Recharge Focus: These polearms help characters like Raiden Shogun, Xiangling, and Shenhe consistently use their Elemental Bursts.
• Attack Power Boosters: Polearms that increase ATK percentage are beneficial for main DPS characters and those whose abilities scale directly with attack.
• Support-Oriented: Some polearms offer benefits to the entire team, such as increased ATK or energy regeneration.
• Physical DMG Boosters: Although less common in the current meta, these are perfect for Physical DPS builds using characters like Rosaria or (with specific builds) Xiao.

Top-Tier 5-Star Polearms: A Deeper Dive

Let’s examine some of the best 5-star polearms in Genshin Impact and their ideal users:

Staff of Homa: The Universal Powerhouse

The Staff of Homa is arguably the best overall polearm due to its versatile stats and passive. It provides a massive Crit DMG bonus and increases HP, which is beneficial for characters like Hu Tao and Zhongli. The attack bonus based on HP and the extra boost when HP is below 50% make it a top damage contender.

• Ideal Users: Hu Tao, Zhongli, Raiden Shogun (niche builds), Xiao (can use it effectively but other options may perform better in certain team compositions).

Engulfing Lightning: Energy Recharge King

Engulfing Lightning is tailor-made for characters who rely heavily on their Elemental Bursts. It provides a massive Energy Recharge boost and converts excess ER into ATK, making it perfect for Raiden Shogun, who needs high ER to maximize her burst damage.

• Ideal Users: Raiden Shogun, Xiangling (if built with high ER), Shenhe (as an ER stat stick).

Primordial Jade Winged-Spear: Consistent ATK Power

The Primordial Jade Winged-Spear offers a high base attack and a passive that increases ATK upon hitting enemies, stacking up to seven times. This is a good option for consistent DPS characters who can quickly build up the stacks.

• Ideal Users: Xiao, Raiden Shogun, Cyno.

Calamity Queller: Situational but Strong

Calamity Queller has a very high base ATK, but its passive is a bit more niche. It increases all DMG dealt and provides a further ATK bonus when the character is off-field, making it suitable for sub-DPS characters or those who occasionally swap into battle.

• Ideal Users: Shenhe, sub-DPS Xiangling.

Powerful 4-Star Polearms: Accessible Excellence

While 5-star weapons offer the highest potential, many 4-star polearms are surprisingly effective and easier to obtain. Here are some of the best:

Wavebreaker’s Fin: High Base ATK

As mentioned earlier, Wavebreaker’s Fin boasts the highest base attack of all 4-star polearms, surpassing even some 5-star options. Its passive increases Elemental Burst DMG based on the team’s total energy capacity, making it a strong choice for burst-focused teams.

• Ideal Users: Xiangling, Thoma, Yun Jin.

The Catch: F2P Friendly Burst Power

The Catch is a free-to-play polearm obtained through fishing. It boosts Elemental Burst DMG and Crit Rate, making it an excellent option for sub-DPS characters who rely on their bursts.

• Ideal Users: Raiden Shogun, Xiangling, Rosaria.

Deathmatch: Crit Rate for Battle Pass Players

Deathmatch is a Battle Pass weapon that provides a significant Crit Rate bonus. Its passive increases ATK and DEF when there are few enemies nearby, making it good for solo content and characters who need to survive while dealing damage.

• Ideal Users: Xiao, Hu Tao (if lacking Crit Rate elsewhere), Cyno.

Favonius Lance: Energy for the Team

The Favonius Lance is a support-oriented polearm that generates energy particles for the entire team when the wielder lands a critical hit. This helps ensure everyone can use their Elemental Bursts consistently.

• Ideal Users: Shenhe, Thoma, support-oriented Zhongli.

Crescent Pike: Physical Damage Dealer

Crescent Pike is a craftable weapon that is highly effective for Physical DPS characters. While Physical builds are less meta now, it remains a strong choice for characters like Rosaria or Xiangling built as Physical damage dealers.

• Ideal Users: Rosaria (Physical DPS), Xiangling (Physical DPS).

Polearm Tier List: General Ranking

While the “best” polearm depends on the character, here’s a general tier list to provide a starting point:

• S Tier: Staff of Homa, Engulfing Lightning
• A Tier: Primordial Jade Winged-Spear, Calamity Queller
• B Tier: Wavebreaker’s Fin, The Catch, Deathmatch
• C Tier: Favonius Lance, Crescent Pike

FAQs: Answering Your Burning Polearm Questions

Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further illuminate the world of Genshin Impact polearms:

1. Are Polearms the Best Weapon Type in Genshin Impact?

The original article suggested polearms are the best weapon type. In Genshin Impact, the “best” weapon type is subjective and depends on your playstyle and team composition. Each weapon type has its strengths and weaknesses, and polearms are exceptionally versatile, offering options for DPS, support, and energy generation.

2. What is the Best Free-to-Play Polearm?

The Catch is generally considered the best F2P polearm due to its accessibility and effectiveness in boosting Elemental Burst damage and Crit Rate.

3. Which Polearm Should I Craft?

Crescent Pike is the best craftable polearm if you’re focusing on a Physical DPS build, specifically for characters like Rosaria.

4. Can You Beat Genshin Impact with Only Polearm Characters?

Yes, you can definitely beat Genshin Impact with only Polearm characters, though it requires strategic team building and strong understanding of elemental reactions.

5. Is the Favonius Lance Good?

Yes, the Favonius Lance is good for support characters who need to generate energy for the team.

6. Who is the Best Genshin Polearm User?

Raiden Shogun is often considered the best polearm user due to her synergy with weapons like Engulfing Lightning and The Catch, maximizing her burst damage. She gains much of her power from the use of her Elemental Burst and its high damage multipliers.

7. Can Xiangling Use Any Polearm?

Xiangling can use a variety of polearms effectively, but Engulfing Lightning is her best-in-slot option for maximizing her Elemental Burst damage. Wavebreaker’s Fin and “The Catch” are great alternative choices.

8. What Polearm Gives the Most Energy Recharge?

Engulfing Lightning provides the most Energy Recharge.

9. Which Polearm Has the Highest Base ATK?

Calamity Queller has the highest base ATK of all polearms. However, Wavebreaker’s Fin, a 4-star polearm, has a very high base ATK for a 4-star weapon.

10. Is Xiao an Anemo Polearm Character?

Yes, Xiao is an Anemo polearm character.

11. Why Does Mondstadt Hate Polearms?

According to the article, during Mondstadt’s nobility era, polearms were seen as weapons for commoners, not fitting the noble image.

12. What is the Rarest Sword in Genshin Impact?

The Dark Iron Sword is one of the rarest swords, obtainable only through a specific interaction with an NPC.

13. How to Get Primogems Fast?

Fast Primogem methods include Daily Commissions, exploration, Spiral Abyss, quests, events, and redeeming codes.

14. Does Genshin Have a Pity System?

Yes, Genshin Impact has a pity system that guarantees a 5-star item after a certain number of wishes.

15. What is Hard Pity and Soft Pity?

In Genshin Impact, hard pity guarantees a 5-star item after 90 wishes on character and weapon banners. Soft pity refers to an increased chance of getting a 5-star item that typically begins around 75 wishes.

Conclusion: Choosing Your Polearm Champion

Ultimately, the best polearm in Genshin Impact is the one that best complements your character’s abilities, your team composition, and your play style. Experiment with different weapons, understand their stats and passives, and find the perfect fit for your polearm champion. Always keep in mind the importance of understanding the mechanics and nuances of the game. This is something that Games Learning Society strives to promote through the study of game-based learning. More information can be found at GamesLearningSociety.org. Good luck, Traveler, and may your polearm strikes be ever critical!