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Genshin Impact

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Catalysts come in either as a book form or an Orb form. The standout trait of these are that their normal attacks are Elemental damage based of the casters Vison.

Klee holding The Widsith.

Equippable Characters

5 Star

Name Image Rarity Base Atk 2nd Stat Type Base 2nd Stat Rank 1 Rank 5
Memory of Dust 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%.
Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 46 CRIT Rate 7.2% Increases Movement SPD by 10%. When in battle, gain an 8% Elemental DMG Bonus every 4s. Max 4 stacks. Lasts until the character falls or leaves combat. Increases Movement SPD by 10%. When in battle, gain an 16% Elemental DMG Bonus every 4s. Max 4 stacks. Lasts until the character falls or leaves combat.
Skyward Atlas Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 48 ATK 7.2% Increases Elemental DMG Bonus by 12%. Normal Attack hits have a 50% chance to earn the favor of the clouds. which actively seek out nearby enemies to attack for 15s, dealing 160% ATK DMG. Can only occur once every 30s. Increases Elemental DMG Bonus by 24%. Normal Attack hits have a 50% chance to earn the favor of the clouds. which actively seek out nearby enemies to attack for 15s, dealing 320% ATK DMG. Can only occur once every 30s.
Kagura’s Verity Kaguras_Verity_Catalyst_Weapons_Genshin_Impact.png Genshin Impact Screenshot 46 CRIT 14.4% Kagura Dance of the Sacred Sakura: Gains the Kagura Dance effect when using an Elemental Skill, causing the Elemental Skill DMG of the character wielding this weapon to increase by 12% for 16s. Max 3 stacks. This character will gain 12% All Elemental DMG Bonus when they possess 3 stacks. Kagura Dance of the Sacred Sakura: Gains the Kagura Dance effect when using an Elemental Skill, causing the Elemental Skill DMG of the character wielding this weapon to increase by 24% for 16s. Max 3 stacks. This character will gain 24% All Elemental DMG Bonus when they possess 3 stacks.

4 Star

Name Image Rarity Base Atk 2nd Stat Type Base 2nd Stat Rank 1 Rank 5
Amber Catalyst Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 40 Elemental Mastery 16 Elemental Mastery: Normal Attack hits increase all Elemental DMG by 6% for 6s. Max 2 stacks. Elemental Mastery: Normal Attack hits increase all Elemental DMG by 12% for 6s. Max 2 stacks.
Blackcliff Amulet 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.
Dodoco Tales Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 41 ATK 12% Dodoventure! Normal Attack hits on opponents increase Charged Attack DMG by 16% for 6s. Charged Attack hits on opponents increase ATK by 8% for 6s. Dodoventure! Normal Attack hits on opponents increase Charged Attack DMG by 32% for 6s. Charged Attack hits on opponents increase ATK by 16% for 6s.
Eye of Perception Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 41 ATK 12% Normal and Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to fire a Bolt of Perception, dealing 240% ATK as DMG. This bolt can bounce between enemies a maximum of 4 times. This effect can occur once every 12s. Normal and Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to fire a Bolt of Perception, dealing 360% ATK as DMG. This bolt can bounce between enemies a maximum of 4 times. This effect can occur once every 8s.Favonius Codex
Favonius Codex Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 42 Energy Recharge 10% 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.
Frostbearer Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 42 ATK 9% 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.
Hakushin Ring Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 44 Energy Recharge 6.7% Sakura Saiguu: After the character equipped with this weapon triggers an Electro elemental reaction, nearby party members of an Elemental Type involved in the elemental reaction receive a 10% Elemental DMG Bonus for their element, lasting 6s. Elemental Bonuses gained in this way cannot be stacked. Sakura Saiguu: After the character equipped with this weapon triggers an Electro elemental reaction, nearby party members of an Elemental Type involved in the elemental reaction receive a 20% Elemental DMG Bonus for their element, lasting 6s. Elemental Bonuses gained in this way cannot be stacked.
Mappa Mare Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 44 Elemental Mastery 24 Triggering an Elemental reaction grants a 8% Elemental DMG Bonus for 10s. Max 2 stacks. Triggering an Elemental reaction grants a 16% Elemental DMG Bonus for 10s. Max 2 stacks.
Oathsworn Eye Oathsworn_Eye_Catalyst_Weapons_Genshin_Impact.png Genshin Impact Screenshot 44 ATK 6% People of the Faltering Light: Increases Energy Recharge by 24% for 10s after using an Elemental Skill. People of the Faltering Light: Increases Energy Recharge by 48% for 10s after using an Elemental Skill.
Prototype Amber Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 42 HP 9% Using an Elemental Burst regenerates 4 Energy every 2s for 6s. Additionally, all party members will regenerate 4% HP every 2s for this duration. Using an Elemental Burst regenerates 6 Energy every 2s for 6s. Additionally, all party members will regenerate 6% HP every 2s for this duration.
Royal Grimoire Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 44 ATK 6% Upon damaging an opponent, increases CRIT Rate by 8%. Max 5 stacks. A CRIT hit removes all stacks. Upon damaging an opponent, increases CRIT Rate by 16%. Max 5 stacks. A CRIT hit removes all stacks.
Sacrificial Fragments Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 41 Elemental Mastery 48 After dealing damage to an enemy with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 30s. After dealing damage to an enemy with an Elemental Skill, the skill has an 80% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 14s.
Solar Pearl Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 42 CRIT Rate 6% Normal Attack hits increase Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 20% for 6s. Likewise, Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst hits increase Normal Attack DMG by 20% for 6s. Normal Attack hits increase Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 40% for 6s. Likewise, Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst hits increase Normal Attack DMG by 40% for 6s.
The Widsith Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 42 CRIT DMG 12% When a character takes the field, they will gain a random theme song for 10s. This can only occur once every 30s. Recitative: ATK is increased by 60%. Aria: Increases all Elemental DMG by 48%. Interlude: Elemental Mastery is increased by 240. When a character takes the field, they will gain a random theme song for 10s. This can only occur once every 30s. Recitative: ATK is increased by 120%. Aria: Increases all Elemental DMG by 96%. Interlude: Elemental Mastery is increased by 480.
Wine and Song Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 42 Energy Recharge 10% For every character in the party who hails from Mondstadt, the character who equips this weapon gains 8% ATK increase and 3% Movement SPD increase. For every character in the party who hails from Mondstadt, the character who equips this weapon gains 16% ATK increase and 5% Movement SPD increase.

3 Star and lower

Name Image Rarity Base Atk 2nd Stat Type Base 2nd Stat Rank 1 Rank 5
Amber Catalyst Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 40 Elemental Mastery 16 Normal Attack hits increase all Elemental DMG by 6% for 6s. Max 2 stacks. Normal Attack hits increase all Elemental DMG by 12% for 6s. Max 2 stacks.
Emerald Orb Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 40 Elemental Mastery 20 Upon causing a Vaporize, Electro-Charged, Frozen, or a Hydro-infused Swirl reaction, increases ATK by 20% for 12s. Upon causing a Vaporize, Electro-Charged, Frozen, or a Hydro-infused Swirl reaction, increases ATK by 40% for 12s.
Magic Guide Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 38 Elemental Mastery 7.7% Increases DMG against enemies affected by Hydro or Electro by 12%. Increases DMG against enemies affected by Hydro or Electro by 24%.
Otherworldly Story Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 39 Energy Recharge 8.5% Each Elemental Orb or Particle collected restores 1% HP. Each Elemental Orb or Particle collected restores 2% HP.
Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 39 HP 7.7% When switching characters, the new character taking the field has their ATK increased by 24% for 10s. This effect can only occur once every 20s. When switching characters, the new character taking the field has their ATK increased by 48% for 10s. This effect can only occur once every 20s.
Twin Nephrite Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 40 CRIT Rate 3.4% Defeating an enemy increases Movement SPD and ATK by 12% for 15s. Defeating an enemy increases Movement SPD and ATK by 20% for 15s.
Pocket Grimoire Genshin Impact Screenshot Genshin Impact Screenshot 33 None None None None
Apprentice’s Notes 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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This guide for Genshin Impact includes the following:

  • 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.
  • Combat Information and Elemental Effects & Combinations.
  • Weapons - Showing the current best and highest rated weapons in the game.
  • All Archon Quests including the new Sumeru Archon Quests.
  • All World Quests that are unlocked by speaking to NPCs through Teyvat. They give insight into the various locations and stories of the world.
  • 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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