Summary:
- Durin’s signature weapon in Genshin Impact is the Athame Artis 5-star sword, releasing on December 3, 2025.
- Athame Artis gives a great ATK main stat with a decent CRIT Rate substat too as well as a Burst damage-focused passive effect.
- The sword is best for Durin, but can also be used by off-field Burst characters and on-field Burst Main DPS.
If you’re thinking about getting Durin or just want a powerful sword for your team, the Genshin Impact Athame Artis is worth looking at. It’s Durin’s signature 5-star weapon, and it’s great for characters who rely on their Elemental Burst or need more CRIT stats. Here’s a quick guide to help you decide if you should pull for it.
Release Date and Availability
Athame Artis will be released in Version 6.2 during Phase 1 on December 3, 2025. It will appear in the Epitome Invocation weapon banner along with other limited weapons. Since it’s a 5-star signature weapon, it won’t show up in the standard banner. If you want it, you must pull on the weapon banner on its release or every time it reruns alongside Durin. As always, be prepared for the usual 50/50 chance when wishing, and set your Epitomized Path towards it..
Weapon Stats and Performance
As expected from a 5-star sword, the Genshin Impact Athame Artis has strong stats for your sword-wielding characters. At level 90, it gives you 608 Base ATK and 33.1% CRIT Rate, which would lessen the need for CRIT Rate artifact rolls.
Its passive skill, Day King’s Splendor Solis, is focused on Burst attacks. After your Burst hits an enemy, you get 16% extra Burst CRIT DMG and 20% more ATK. Your nearby teammates also get 16% ATK for 3 seconds. If your team has Hexerei: Secret Rite, the ATK boost from your Burst becomes 75% stronger, making the buff even better.
These effects still work even if the character using the sword is off the field, so your off-field Burst damage dealers like Kaeya, Albedo, and Ayato can also benefit from it. It’s also ideal for characters who jump in, use their Burst, and then switch out, like Ayaka, Jean, Keqing, and Bennett.
Weapon Upgrade Materials
If you want to level up Athame Artis right away, it’s better to gather the materials early. The enemies and domains you need to farm are easy to reach, so collecting everything shouldn’t take too long. You can also buy some of the materials from shops if you want to level it faster. Here’s the full list of what you need:
Decarabian Materials (Cecilia Garden: Mon/Thu/Sun)
- Tile of Decarabian’s Tower ×5
- Debris of Decarabian’s City ×14
- Fragment of Decarabian’s Epic ×14
- Scattered Piece of Decarabian’s Dream ×6
Frostnight Materials (from Frostnight Scions)
- Frostnight’s Glimmer ×23
- Frostnight’s Glow ×27
- Frostnight’s Glory ×41
Drive Shaft Materials (from Landcruisers)
- Broken Drive Shaft ×15
- Reinforced Drive Shaft ×23
- Precision Drive Shaft ×27
Best Characters for Athame Artis
Naturally, Durin is the best user of the Genshin Impact Athame Artis. The weapon’s effects match his kit perfectly and give him the biggest damage boost. But even if you don’t have him, Athame Artis is still a strong “stat stick” for characters that need more CRIT Rate.
The passive also helps other sword characters like Ayaka, Alhaitham, Ayato, Jean, Keqing, Bennett, Clorinde, and Xingqiu—basically anyone who deals a lot of damage with their Elemental Burst. Albedo can also make use of the Hexerei bonus if his team has the Secret Rite effect, and his Burst works great in quickswap teams.
Conclusion
What do you think about the Genshin Impact Athame Artis? Are you planning to pull it for Durin, or will you give it to your other sword characters instead? When it drops in Version 6.2, this weapon will likely become a top pick for players who want more CRIT Rate, stronger Burst damage, or the perfect Durin weapon.
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