Raiden Shogun Build Guide
— Plane of Euthymia
Electro
PolearmHer Excellency, the Almighty Narukami Ogosho, who promised the people of Inazuma an unchanging Eternity.
Raiden Shogun Best Build & Stat Priority
Raiden Shogun is a 5-star Electro Polearm character from Inazuma who excels in the DPS role. Ascending Raiden Shogun grants bonus Energy Recharge, complementing a stat priority of CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%. For the Energy Recharge Main DPS setup, equip Emblem of Severed Fate (Momiji-Dyed Court) with Energy Recharge% or ATK Sands, ATK% or Electro DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Engulfing Lightning (Energy Recharge) is the top recommended weapon, while The Catch serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Energy Recharge Main DPS (DPS): Emblem of Severed Fate + Engulfing Lightning (Energy Recharge% or ATK / ATK% or Electro DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
- Hyperbloom Sub DPS (Sub-DPS): Emblem of Severed Fate + Engulfing Lightning (Elemental Mastery / Elemental Mastery / Elemental Mastery)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Raiden Shogun Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Raiden Shogun
Emblem of Severed Fate
2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%. 4-PC: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Energy Recharge +20% 2-PC: Electro DMG Bonus +15%
2-PC: Energy Recharge +20% 2-PC: ATK +15%
2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80 4-PC: The equipping character's Bloom, Hyperbloom, and Burgeon reaction DMG are increased by 40%. Additionally, after the equipping character triggers Bloom, Hyperbloom, or Burgeon, they will gain another 25% bonus to the effect mentioned prior. Each stack of this lasts 10s. Max 4 stacks simultaneously. This effect can only be triggered once per second. The character who equips this can still trigger its effects when not on the field.
2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80 4-PC: Within 8s of triggering an Elemental Reaction, the character equipping this will obtain buffs based on the Elemental Type of the other party members. ATK is increased by 14% for each member whose Elemental Type is the same as the equipping character, and EM is increased by 50 for every member with a different Elemental Type. Each of the buffs will count up to 3 characters. This effect can be triggered once every 8s and even when not on the field.
2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80 2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80
Best Weapons for Raiden Shogun
Engulfing Lightning
Base ATK: 608 Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 55.1% Skill Effect: ATK increased by 28% of Energy Recharge over the base 100%. You can gain a maximum bonus of 80% ATK. Gain 30% Energy Recharge for 12s after using an Elemental Burst
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Raiden Shogun Team Compositions
Raiden International Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Raiden Shogun, Xiangling, Xingqiu, Bennett
Raiden Hypercarry Team
A Premium team featuring Raiden Shogun, Kaedehara Kazuha, Kujou Sara, Bennett
Raiden Overloaded Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Raiden Shogun, Chevreuse, Bennett, Kujou Sara
Raiden Overloaded Team
A Premium team featuring Yoimiya, Raiden Shogun, Chevreuse, Kujou Sara
Raiden Hyperbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Raiden Shogun, Neuvillette, Lauma, Baizhu, Alhaitham, Nahida, Xingqiu
Raiden Hyperbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Raiden Shogun, Nahida, Yelan, Baizhu
Sub-DPS and Support Raiden Team
A Premium team featuring Eula, Raiden Shogun, Shenhe, Diona
Raiden Shogun Build FAQ
What is the best build for Raiden Shogun in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Energy Recharge Main DPS build for Raiden Shogun (DPS) uses Emblem of Severed Fate farmed in Momiji-Dyed Court paired with Engulfing Lightning. Aim for Energy Recharge% or ATK on Sands, ATK% or Electro DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery substats.
What are Raiden Shogun's best weapons and F2P options?
Raiden Shogun's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Engulfing Lightning (Energy Recharge). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include The Catch (4-star), Black Tassel (3-star), Staff of Homa (5-star), Wavebreaker's Fin (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Raiden Shogun require?
Leveling Raiden Shogun requires Amakumo Fruit (local specialty), Storm Beads (world boss drop), La Signora (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Light talent books. Character ascension increases Energy Recharge.
What are the best team compositions for Raiden Shogun?
Top recommended teams for Raiden Shogun include Raiden International Team (Raiden Shogun, Xiangling, Xingqiu, Bennett) and Raiden Hypercarry Team (Raiden Shogun, Kaedehara Kazuha, Kujou Sara, Bennett), built around Electro elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
