Polearms are one of the five weapon types that characters can use in Genshin Impact.
They have fast attacks and long forward reach and deal moderate damage per hit.
This is the ultimate guide for Genshin Impact Polearms. You’ll find bow attacks, characters, and tier list of this weapon. If you want to increase the attacks for Polearm, there are artifacts available for boost.
Moreover, we cover the Polearm’s rarity (5-star to 1 star), base ATK, secondary stat, and weapon skill for all bows in this Genshin Impact Polearms guide.
Genshin Impact Polearms Normal Attacks
A Polearm user’s Normal Attack chain typically consists of 4-6 rapid melee attacks.
Genshin Impact Polearms Charged Attacks
Polearm Charged Attacks have one of the following types of animations:
- Lunging forwards, dealing damage to opponents along the way (most of the current Polearm users)
- While Zhongli also does the same, his animation consists of him doing a teleport-like move in the direction he attacks, while raining down spears along the path.
- Thrusting upwards (Xiao and Raiden Shogun)
- Xiao can lift small enemies into the air with his Charged Attack.
All Polearm Charged Attacks cost 25 Stamina by default.
- Xiao can lift small enemies into the air with his Charged Attack.
Genshin Impact Polearms Characters
Right now, there are 13 Characters who use a Polearm as the Weapon in Genshin Impact.
- 5-Star
- Pyro
- Liyue
- 4-Star
- Pyro
- Inazuma
- 5-Star
- Pyro
- Inazuma
Genshin Impact Polearms Tier List from 5-Star to 1-Star
There are 29 Claymore weapons in Genshin Impact. They are ranked by the rarity from 5-star to 1-star. We make the bow tier lists by rarity. You can check each category for a quick view.
5-star Polearms List
Engulfing Lightning
- Base ATK: 46 (608)
- 2nd Stat: Energy Recharge 12% (55.1%)
Timeless Dream: Eternal Stove
ATK increased by 28~56% of Energy Recharge over the base 100%. You can gain a maximum bonus of 80~120% ATK. Gain 30~50% Energy Recharge for 12s after using an Elemental Burst.
Skyward Spine
- Base ATK: 48 (674)
- 2nd Stat: Energy Recharge 8% (36.8%)
Black Wing
Increases CRIT Rate by 8~16% and increases Normal ATK SPD by 12%. Additionally, Normal and Charged Attacks hits on opponents have a 50% chance to trigger a vacuum blade that deals 40~100% of ATK as DMG in a small AoE. This effect can occur no more than once every 2s.
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
- Base ATK: 48 (674)
- 2d Stat: CRIT Rate 4.8% (22.1%)
Eagle Spear of Justice
On a hit, increases ATK by 3.2~6.0% for 6s. Max 7 stacks. This effect can only occur once every 0.3s. While in possession of the maximum possible stacks, DMG dealt is increased by 12~24%.
Calamity Queller
- Base ATK: 49 (741)
- 2nd Stat: ATK 3.6% (16.5%)
Extinguishing Precept
Gain 12~24% All Elemental DMG Bonus. Obtain Consummation for 20s after using an Elemental Skill, causing ATK to increase by 3.2~6.4% per second.
This ATK increase has a maximum of 6 stacks. When the character equipped with this weapon is not on the field, Consummation’s ATK increase is doubled.
Staff of Homa
- Base ATK: 46 (608)
- 2nd Stat: CRIT DMG 14.4% (66.2%)
Reckless Cinnabar
HP increased by 20~40%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 0.8~1.6% of the wielder’s Max HP. When the wielder’s HP is less than 50%, this ATK bonus is increased by an additional 1~1.8% of Max HP.
Vortex Vanquisher
- Base ATK: 46 (608)
- 2nd Stat: ATK 10.8% (49.6%)
Golden Majesty
Increases Shield Strength by 20~40%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 4~8% 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%.
4-Star Polearms List
Prototype Starglitter
- Base ATK: 42 (510)
- 2nd Stat: Energy Recharge 10.0% (45.9%)
Magic Affinity
After using an Elemental Skill, increases Normal and Charged Attack DMG by 8~16% for 12s. Max 2 stacks.
Lithic Spear
- Base ATK: 44 (565)
- 2nd Stat: ATK 6% (27.6%)
Lithic Axiom – Unity
For every character in the party who hails from Liyue, the character who equips this weapon gains 7~11% ATK increase and a 3~7% CRIT Rate increase. This effect stacks up to 4 times.
Kitain Cross Spear
- Base ATK: 44 (565)
- 2nd Stat: Elemental Mastery 24 (110)
Samurai Conduct
Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 6~12%. After Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the character loses 3 Energy but regenerates 3~5 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.
"The Catch"
- Base ATK: 42 (510)
- 2nd Stat: Energy Recharge 10.0% (45.9%)
Shanty
Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 16~32% and El
Favonius Lance
- Base ATK: 44 (565)
- 2nd Stat: Energy Recharge 6.7% (30.6%)
Windfall
CRIT hits have a 60~100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12~6s.
Dragonspine Spear
- Base ATK: 41 (454)
- 2nd Stat: Physical DMG Bonus 15% (69.0%)
Frost Burial
Hitting an opponent with Normal and Charged Attacks has a 60~100% chance of forming and dropping an Everfrost Icicle above them, dealing 80~140% AoE ATK DMG. Opponents affected by Cryo are dealt 200~360% ATK DMG instead by the icicle. Can only occur once every 10s.
Dragon's Bane
- Base ATK: 41 (454)
- 2nd Stat: Elemental Mastery 48 (221)
Bane of Flame and Water
Increases DMG against opponents affected by Hydro or Pyro by 20~36%.
Deathmatch
- Base ATK: 41 (454)
- 2nd Stat: CRIT Rate 8% (36.8%)
Gladiator
If there are at least 2 opponents nearby, ATK is increased by 16~32% and DEF is increased by 16~32%. If there are fewer than 2 opponents nearby, ATK is increased by 24~48%.
Crescent Pike
- Base ATK: 44 (565)
- 2nd Stat: Physical DMG Bonus 7.5% (34.5%)
Infusion Needle
After picking up an Elemental Orb/Particle, Normal and Charged Attacks deal an additional 20~40% ATK as DMG for 5s.
Blackcliff Pole
- Base ATK: 42 (510)
- 2nd Stat: CRIT DMG 12% (55.1%)
Press the Advantage
After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 12~24% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others.
Wavebreaker's Fin
- Base ATK: 45 (620)
- 2nd Stat: ATK 3% (13.8%)
Watatsumi Wavewalker
For every point of the entire party’s combined maximum Energy capacity, the Elemental Burst DMG of the character equipping this weapon is increased by 0.12~0.24%. A maximum of 40~80% increased Elemental Burst DMG can be achieved this way.
Royal Spear
- Base ATK: 44 (565)
- 2nd Stat: ATK 6% (27.6%)
Focus
Upon dealing damage to an opponent, increases CRIT Rate by 8~16%. Max 5 stacks. A CRIT hit removes all existing stacks.
Genshin Impact 3-Star Polearms List
Halberd
- Base ATK: 40(448)
- 2nd Stat: ATK 5.1% (23.4%)
Heavy
Normal Attacks deal an additional 160~320% DMG. Can only occur once every 10s.
Black Tassel
- Base ATK: 38 (354)
- 2nd Stat: HP 10.2% (46.9%)
Bane of the Soft
Increases DMG against slimes by 40~80%.
White Tassel
- Base ATK: 39 (401)
- 2nd Stat: CRIT Rate 5.1% (23.4%)
Sharp
Increases Normal Attack DMG by 24~48%.
Genshin Impact 2- and 1-star Polearms
Iron Point
- Base ATK: 33 (Unreachable)
- 2nd Stat: None
None
Beginner's Protector
- Base ATK: 23(Unreachable)
- 2nd Stat: None
None
Best Artifacts for Genshin Impact Polearms
The following are 2 artifact sets that benefit bows.
Gladiator's Finale
Rarity: 4-5 Star
- 2 Piece: ATK +18%.
- 4 Piece: If the wielder of this artifact set uses a Sword, Claymore or Polearm, increases their Normal Attack DMG by 35%.
FAQs on Genshin Impact Polearms
Staff of Homa is at our top pick. This weapon is neck and neck with Engulfing Lightning but wins out due to the sheer ATK boost you get from proccing its effect and having a staggering crit damage bonus.
With a base attack of 608 and a 66.2% bonus to crit damage, this weapon is already fantastic. As we stated earlier, crits are king in Genshin, and this bonus to crit damage is unbeatable.
From a purely DPS perspective, this is widely considered the best polearm in Genshin hands down. The only problem is that the wielder needs to be below 50% of their max HP to bring out its full potential.
At all times, you gain an ATK bonus based off 0.8% of your max HP. If you’re below 50% health, this effect is boosted by another 1% of your max HP.
Thankfully, it also comes with a constant 20% increase to your max HP to strengthen this effect and give you more lee-way in not getting one-shot by a strong attack.
While there’s no Hydro polearm user in the game currently, two of the strongest characters in the game happen to be Pyro polearm characters. Both Hu Tao and Xiangling are capable of constantly applying Pyro to the enemy and taking advantage of the weapon’s effect.
As for the 4-star weapons, Deathmatch and Blackcliff Pole easily take the top spot. They’re the best offensive 4-star weapon and can be an easy alternative if players don’t own a 5-star.
Genshin Impact Weapons
Sources
- Genshin Impact Official Site.
- Genshin Impact YouTube Official.
- Genshin Impact Reddit.
