By Alright, let me tell you about Raiden Shogun—the Electro goddess everyone seems to either love or obsess over in Genshin Impact. I remember when I first pulled her. Spoiler: it was less “oh wow, goddess energy” and more “uh-oh, how do I even build this?” But now? She’s basically my go-to for almost every run.
What Makes Raiden Shogun So Special?
Okay, picture this: you want a character who can zap enemies with lightning and also keep your whole team energized like your over-caffeinated buddy at brunch. That’s Raiden Shogun in a nutshell. Her Elemental Burst is like a battery charger but for your whole squad.
Her Elemental Skill? It’s this little Electro eye that zaps enemies and boosts your team’s burst damage. I swear, she’s like the annoying friend who’s always hyping everyone up—except she actually delivers.
Also, her damage scales off Energy Recharge. I learned the hard way that ignoring this stat makes her feel like you brought a spoon to a sword fight.
Best Weapons for Raiden Shogun (Or What You Should Definitely Use)
Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. The weapon you slap on Raiden Shogun can make or break her. The difference between “meh” and “oh snap” damage is huge.
The Dream Team (aka 5-Star)
Engulfing Lightning — if you’re lucky enough to snag this, y’all, it’s like strapping a rocket to her back. This thing boosts her Energy Recharge and turns it into attack power. I had one playthrough where I literally felt unstoppable. Like, I went from “What’s a DPS?” to “I’m the DPS.”
Oh, and then there’s Staff of Homa—which is kinda like a wild card. It’s great if you want Raiden to crit hard and tank some hits. I tried it once. Got wrecked. But hey, your mileage may vary.
The Bargain Bin (4-Star, but Still Good)
If your wallet’s crying (mine too), don’t sleep on The Catch. Got it from fishing. Yeah, fishing! No joke. Took me a few tries because I’m a terrible angler, but it was worth it.
Other solid picks? Prototype Starglitter if you want some Energy Recharge, or Favonius Lance if you like spinning your way to victory—though beware, their/there mix-ups? Guilty as charged. (Had to leave one typo to keep y’all on your toes.)
Artifact Sets: Because Stats Matter
Now, artifacts. You can’t just throw any old bling on Raiden Shogun and expect her to become a god.
Emblem of Severed Fate is where it’s at. I mean, it’s basically tailor-made for her. It boosts Energy Recharge and then turns that into more Elemental Burst damage. Like, more damage for charging your energy faster.
Two-piece Noblesse Oblige plus two-piece Emblem is also pretty wicked if you’re still grinding for full sets.
Stats to Watch
Sands: Energy Recharge. No exceptions.
Goblet: Electro DMG Bonus.
Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG, whichever floats your boat.
Sub-stats? I’m looking at you, Energy Recharge and CRIT.
Quick anecdote: My buddy Jeff once gave me a crusty old circlet that he swore was “lucky.” It had 2% CRIT rate. I used it for a week. His advice? Garbage.
Best Team Combos with Raiden Shogun
Here’s where it gets fun. I swear, Raiden Shogun is the social butterfly of Genshin. She fits in with almost any crew.
The National Team (Classic)
You know this one: Raiden Shogun, Xiangling, Xingqiu, and Bennett.
I call this my “let’s wreck everything” squad. Bennett’s heals and attack boost? Oh man, that’s like putting a triple shot in your coffee. And Xiangling and Xingqiu’s constant bursts mean Raiden’s always charging back up.
Hypercarry Mode
Throw in Kujou Sara and either Kazuha or Sucrose with Raiden and Bennett. Why? Because buffs on buffs on buffs.
Sara boosts attack, and the Anemo dudes swirl everything around for extra damage. You feel like a tactical genius.
Electro-Charged Chaos
I once threw together Raiden Shogun, Yelan, Kokomi, and Fischl on a whim. The battlefield turned into a soggy, shocking mess. Constant Electro-Charged reactions everywhere. Not my usual style, but fun as hell.
Playing Raiden Shogun: The Real Deal
Here’s the thing about Raiden Shogun: timing is everything. Like a dance.
You want to pop your teammates’ Elemental Bursts first. Then hit Raiden’s Elemental Skill to boost her damage. After that, her Burst—the big fireworks.
My first attempts? I mashed buttons like I was trying to make a smoothie. Didn’t work so well.
Oh, and during her Burst, she goes into Musou Isshin mode, slashing away. Keep that going for all it’s worth.
F2P Players, Listen Up
You can build a solid Raiden Shogun without breaking the bank.
- Get The Catch by fishing (practice patience — I failed the fishing minigame more times than I want to admit).
- Farm Emblem of Severed Fate from Momiji-Dyed Court. It’s a grind, but worth it.
- Focus your talents on her Burst first. Normal attacks? Meh, they’re not the star here.
What Not to Do
Look, I’ve made every mistake in the book:
- Forgetting Energy Recharge. You might as well hand her a wet noodle.
- Using wrong artifact sets. Gladiator’s Finale on Raiden? Nope. I tried. Regretted it.
- Bad rotation. Seriously, if you don’t pop other Bursts before hers, you’re wasting Resolve stacks.
Spiral Abyss and Raiden Shogun
If you want those sweet 36 stars, Raiden Shogun is your girl. She charges energy fast and dishes out massive Electro damage.
Pro tip: Use her in the second half of the floor for max effect. I got stuck on Floor 12 until I swapped her in. Suddenly, everything melted.
Advanced Tricks for the Pros
You want to squeeze every bit of power out of Raiden Shogun? Here’s some nerdy stuff:
- She builds Resolve stacks based on how many teammates’ Bursts went off before hers. Max is 60 stacks.
- Buffs active before her Burst are “snapshotted” — so pop Bennett’s Burst first, then switch to her.
Should You Pull For Raiden Shogun?
If you’re asking me, yes. Yes a thousand times.
She’s flexible, packs a punch, and plays well with just about everyone.
I remember telling my cousin about her. He pulled her on his first try and never looked back.
Final Thoughts (Before I Go Ranting Forever)
Building Raiden Shogun is part science, part art, and a dash of luck.
Treat her right, and she’ll carry you through Abyss floors, world bosses, and daily commissions.
Also — fun fact — apparently, some old Inazuma myths say that talking to Electro Archons can bring good fortune. I talk to Raiden all the time, but mostly I just ask for good drops. So far, so good.