Swords

Swords are one of the five weapon types that characters can use in Genshin Impact.

Sword attacks are the middle ground of melee weapons, the damage and speed of their attacks are comparable to those of Polearms, but with a shorter reach.

Normal Attacks

A Sword user's Normal Attack chain typically consists of 4-5 fast melee attacks.

Charged Attacks

A Sword user's Charged Attack has a small windup before performing 2 fast, arcing AoE attacks in front of them. There are three notable exceptions to this pattern: Jean's upward thrust (Favonius Bladework), Ayaka's triple arcing AoE attack (Kamisato Art: Kabuki) and Ayato's iai (Kamisato Art: Marobashi). All Sword Charged Attacks can launch small enemies off the ground and away from the player, with the only exception being Ayaka's.

Most Sword users move forward during their Charged Attacks. However, exceptions are Keqing, Kaeya, and Albedo who move backward, and Ayaka who does not move.

Sword Charged Attacks typically cost 20 Stamina. Keqing's Charged Attack however, costs 25 Stamina.

Sword Characters

Playable Characters

12 Characters match the category selection:

Name	Element	Weapon	Region
Albedo	Geo	Sword	Mondstadt
Bennett	Pyro	Sword	Mondstadt
Jean	Anemo	Sword	Mondstadt
Kaedehara Kazuha	Anemo	Sword	Inazuma
Kaeya	Cryo	Sword	Mondstadt
Kamisato Ayaka	Cryo	Sword	Inazuma
Kamisato Ayato	Hydro	Sword	Inazuma
Keqing	Electro	Sword	Liyue
Kuki Shinobu	Electro	Sword	Inazuma
Qiqi	Cryo	Sword	Liyue
Traveler	None	Sword
Xingqiu	Hydro	Sword	Liyue

Upcoming Characters

No Characters match the category selection.

List of Swords

29 Weapons match the category selection:

Name	Base ATK (Lv. 90)	2nd Stat (Lv. 90)	Passive Ability
Summit Shaper	46 (608)	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%.
Mistsplitter Reforged	48 (674)	CRIT DMG 9.6% (44.1%)	Mistsplitter's Edge Gain a 12~24% Elemental DMG Bonus for all elements and receive the might of the Mistsplitter's Emblem. At stack levels 1/2/3, Mistsplitter's Emblem provides a 8/16/28~16/32/56% Elemental DMG Bonus for the character's Elemental Type. The character will obtain 1 stack of Mistsplitter's Emblem in each of the following scenarios: Normal Attack deals Elemental DMG (stack lasts 5s), casting Elemental Burst (stack lasts 10s); Energy is less than 100% (stack disappears when Energy is full). Each stack's duration is calculated independently.
Skyward Blade	46 (608)	Energy Recharge 12% (55.1%)	Sky-Piercing Fang CRIT Rate increased by 4~8%. Gains Skypiercing Might upon using Elemental Burst: Increases Movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and Normal and Charged hits deal additional DMG equal to 20~40% of ATK. Skypiercing Might lasts for 12s.
Freedom-Sworn	46 (608)	Elemental Mastery 43 (198)	Revolutionary Chorale A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases DMG by 10~20%. When the character wielding this weapon triggers Elemental Reactions, they gain a Sigil of Rebellion. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s and can be triggered even if said character is not on the field. When you possess 2 Sigils of Rebellion, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain "Millennial Movement: Song of Resistance" for 12s. "Millennial Movement: Song of Resistance" increases Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG by 16~32% and increases ATK by 20~40%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Rebellion for 20s. Of the many effects of the "Millennial Movement," buffs of the same type will not stack.
Haran Geppaku Futsu	46 (608)	CRIT Rate 7.2% (33.1%)	Honed Flow Obtain 12~24% All Elemental DMG Bonus. When other nearby party members use Elemental Skills, the character equipping this weapon will gain 1 Wavespike stack. Max 2 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When the character equipping this weapon uses an Elemental Skill, all stacks of Wavespike will be consumed to gain Rippling Upheaval: each stack of Wavespike consumed will increase Normal Attack DMG by 20~40% for 8s.
Primordial Jade Cutter	44 (542)	CRIT Rate 9.6% (44.1%)	Protector's Virtue HP increased by 20~40%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 1.2~2.4% of the wielder's Max HP.
Aquila Favonia	48 (674)	Physical DMG Bonus 9% (41.3%)	Falcon's Defiance ATK is increased by 20~40%. Triggers on taking DMG: the soul of the Falcon of the West awakens, holding the banner of the resistance aloft, regenerating HP equal to 100~160% of ATK and dealing 200~320% of ATK as DMG to surrounding opponents. This effect can only occur once every 15s.
Amenoma Kageuchi	41 (454)	ATK 12% (55.1%)	Iwakura Succession After casting an Elemental Skill, gain 1 Succession Seed. This effect can be triggered once every 5s. The Succession Seed lasts for 30s. Up to 3 Succession Seeds may exist simultaneously. After using an Elemental Burst, all Succession Seeds are consumed and after 2s, the character regenerates 6~12 Energy for each seed consumed.
The Flute	42 (510)	ATK 9% (41.3%)	Chord Normal or Charged Attacks grant a Harmonic on hits. Gaining 5 Harmonics triggers the power of music and deals 100~200% ATK DMG to surrounding enemies. Harmonics last up to 30s, and a maximum of 1 can be gained every 0.5s.
The Black Sword	42 (510)	CRIT Rate 6% (27.6%)	Justice Increases DMG dealt by Normal and Charged Attacks by 20~40%. Additionally, regenerates 60~100% of ATK as HP when Normal and Charged Attacks score a CRIT Hit. This effect can occur once every 5s.
The Alley Flash	45 (620)	Elemental Mastery 12 (55)	Itinerant Hero Increases DMG dealt by the character equipping this weapon by 12~24%. Taking DMG disables this effect for 5s.
Sword of Descension	39 (440)	ATK 7.7% (35.2%)	Descension This weapon's effect is only applied on the following platform(s): "PlayStation Network" Hitting enemies with Normal or Charged Attacks grants a 50% chance to deal 200% ATK as DMG in a small AoE. This effect can only occur once every 10s. Additionally, if the Traveler equips the Sword of Descension, their ATK is increased by 66.
Sacrificial Sword	41 (454)	Energy Recharge 13.3% (61.3%)	Composed After dealing damage to an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40~80% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 30~16s.
Royal Longsword	42 (510)	ATK 9% (41.3%)	Focus Upon dealing damage to an opponent, increases CRIT Rate by 8~16%. Max 5 stacks. A CRIT hit removes all existing stacks.
Prototype Rancour	44 (565)	Physical DMG Bonus 7.5% (34.5%)	Smashed Stone On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks increase ATK and DEF by 4~8% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s.
Lion's Roar	42 (510)	ATK 9% (41.3%)	Bane of Fire and Thunder Increases DMG against enemies affected by Pyro or Electro by 20~36%.
Iron Sting	42 (510)	Elemental Mastery 36 (165)	Infusion Stinger Dealing Elemental DMG increases all DMG by 6~12% for 6s. Max 2 stacks. Can only occur once every 1s.
Festering Desire	42 (510)	Energy Recharge 10.0% (45.9%)	Undying Admiration Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 16~32% and Elemental Skill CRIT Rate by 6~12%.
Favonius Sword	41 (454)	Energy Recharge 13.3% (61.3%)	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.
Cinnabar Spindle	41 (454)	DEF 15% (69.0%)	Spotless Heart Elemental Skill DMG is increased by 40~80% of DEF. The effect will be triggered no more than once every 1.5s and will be cleared 0.1s after the Elemental Skill deals DMG.
Blackcliff Longsword	44 (565)	CRIT DMG 8% (36.8%)	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.
Harbinger of Dawn	39 (401)	CRIT DMG 10.2% (46.9%)	Vigorous When HP is above 90%, increases CRIT Rate by 14~28%.
Fillet Blade	39 (401)	ATK 7.7% (35.2%)	Gash On hit, has 50% chance to deal 240~400% ATK DMG to a single enemy. Can only occur once every 15~11s.
Skyrider Sword	38 (354)	Energy Recharge 11.3% (51.7%)	Determination Using an Elemental Burst grants a 12~24% increase in ATK and Movement SPD for 15s.
Dark Iron Sword	39 (401)	Elemental Mastery 31 (141)	Overloaded Upon causing an Overloaded, Superconduct, Electro-Charged, or an Electro-infused Swirl reaction, ATK is increased by 20~40% for 12s.
Cool Steel	39 (401)	ATK 7.7% (35.2%)	Bane of Water and Ice Increases DMG against opponents affected by Hydro or Cryo by 12~24%.
Traveler's Handy Sword	40 (448)	DEF 6.4% (27.5%)	Journey Each Elemental Orb or Particle collected restores 1~2% HP.
Silver Sword	33 (Unreachable)	None	None
Dull Blade	23 (Unreachable)	None	None

Artifacts

The following are artifacts that benefit swords. 1 Artifact Set matches the category selection:

Set	Rarity	Pieces	Bonuses
Gladiator's Finale	4-5★		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%.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name	Literal Meaning
English	Sword	—
Chinese (Simplified)	单手剑 Dānshǒu-jiàn	One-handed Sword
Chinese (Traditional)	單手劍 Dānshǒu-jiàn	One-handed Sword
Japanese	片手剣 Katateken	One-handed Sword
Korean	한손검 Hansongeom	One-handed Sword
Spanish	Espada ligera	Light Sword
French	Épée à une main	One-handed Sword
Russian	Одноручное оружие Odnoruchnoye oruzhiye	One-handed Weapon
Thai	ดาบ Dap	Sword
Vietnamese	Kiếm Đơn	One-handed Sword
German	Einhänder	One-handed Sword
Indonesian	Sword	—
Portuguese	Espada	Sword