Genshin Impact 6.0 is rumored to bring massive changes to the game, including a new region, new characters, and nine new weapons designed to complement the update’s elemental mechanics. These weapons range from rare five-star exclusives to more accessible four-star options, catering to a variety of playstyles. The information below comes from early leaks and is subject to change, but it offers a solid idea of how players can prepare for the upcoming content.
All Upcoming Nine New Weapons In Version 6.0
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Bloodsoaked Ruins
This five-star polearm has 674 base ATK and 22.1% Crit Rate. It can boost Lunar-Charged DMG by as much as 84% after using an Elemental Burst. When a Lunar-Charged reaction is triggered, it adds up to 56% CRIT DMG for six seconds and restore 12 Elemental Energy, with a cooldown of 14 seconds. It is mainly made for Flins, but it can also be used by Ineffa, though not as effective for other characters.
Nightweaver’s Looking Glass
A five-star catalyst with 542 base ATK and 265 Elemental Mastery. It increase EM after Hydro or Dendro Elemental Skill damage, and give an extra boost when allies trigger Lunar-Bloom. If both effects are active, Bloom DMG can be raised up to 240%, also benefitting Hyperbloom, Burgeon, and Lunar-Bloom. While it’s designed for Lauma, many other reaction-based catalyst users can use it well.
Moonweaver’s Dawn
A limited four-star sword that has 565 base ATK and a 27.6% ATK bonus. It increases Elemental Burst DMG by up to 40%, with extra bonus for characters whose Energy Capacity is 60 or lower. Good for any sword DPS that focus on burst damage.
Etherlight Spindlelute
A four-star catalyst with 510 base ATK and 165 EM. After using an Elemental Skill, EM is increased by as much as 240 for 20 seconds. This free event weapon is great for catalyst builds that focus on elemental reactions.
Serenity’s Call
This craftable four-star sword has 454 base ATK and 61.3% Energy Recharge. Doing elemental reactions can increase Max HP by up to 32%, and the effect is doubled when Moonsign is active. Works especially well for HP-scaling sword users.
Master Key
A craftable four-star claymore with 454 base ATK and 61.3% Energy Recharge. Elemental reactions give up to 120 EM, doubled when Moonsign is active. A strong option for Aino and other claymore supports who depend on reactions.
Prospector’s Shovel
A craftable four-star polearm with 510 base ATK and 41.3% ATK bonus. It increase Electro-Charged DMG by up to 96% and Lunar-Charged DMG by up to 48%, making it a strong free choice for Flins and Ineffa.
Blackmarrow Lantern
A craftable four-star catalyst with 454 base ATK and 221 EM. It raises Bloom DMG by up to 96% and Lunar-Bloom DMG by up to 48%, making it very good for Dendro catalyst characters who want a free-to-play weapon.
Snare Hook
This craftable four-star bow has 454 base ATK and 61.3% Energy Recharge. It increases EM by up to 120, and this is doubled with Moonsign active, making it useful for off-field bow supports like Venti.
The 6.0 weapon lineup focus much on improving Elemental Mastery, Energy Recharge, and making reactions work better. With choices for both high-investment and free-to-play builds, players will get strong new ways to boost elemental damage when the update comes out.
