Genshin Impact: Best Raiden Sub-DPS Build

The Electro Archon of Inazuma is a force to be reckoned with.

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Hamza Bakht

Key Takeaways

  • Raiden Shogun, also known as Baal, is the current Electro Archon of Inazuma, a powerful and respected leader who is dedicated to her nation and her people
  • Her playstyle is characterized by powerful Electro sub-dps damage, a powerful AoE Electro Elemental Burst, and excellent Battery capabilities.
  • For sub-DPS Raiden, the main stat priority should be Energy Recharge, Electro DMG Bonus, and CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG, with substats prioritizing CRIT DMG/CRIT Rate, Energy Recharge, and ATK%
  • The best weapon for her the is Engulfing Lightning, with The Catch as a viable replacement option
  • The Emblem of Severed Fate is the recommended artifact set for sub-DPS Raiden, but Gilded Dreams can be a replacement option for players who prioritize Energy Recharge substats
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Raiden Shogun is a powerful 5-star Electro character in Genshin Impact, known for her strong damage output and Electro abilities. She is considered to be one of the best sub-DPS characters in the game, thanks to her Elemental Skill, which creates an eye that deals periodic Electro damage to enemies. Furthermore, she is a powerful battery character that increases the Elemental Burst charge rate of her team members allowing for more frequent use of Elemental Bursts and a fairly fun playstyle.

Raiden is currently one of the best Sub-DPS characters in Genshin Impact (You can check out our Sub-DPS Tier List here)

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Introduction Raiden

Raiden Shogun, also known as Baal, is the current Electro Archon of Inazuma in Genshin Impact. She is a powerful and enigmatic character, often described as a fierce and unyielding ruler who seeks to protect her nation and maintain order at all costs. Her backstory involves the death of her twin sister, the original Electro Archon of Inazuma, in the Calamity. Since then, she has sought to bring Inazuma to a standstill and protect it from change by pursuing an unchanging Eternity.

Raiden Best Sub-DPS Build

Best WeaponEngulfing Lightning
Replacement WeaponsThe Catch
Best ArtifactsEmblem of Severed Fate
Main StatsSands: Energy Recharge
Goblet: Electro DMG Bonus
Circlet: CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG
SubstatsCRIT DMG/CRIT Rate, Energy Recharge, ATK%

Raiden Shogun sub-DPS build with Engulfing Lightning, Emblem of Severed Fate, and prioritizing Energy Recharge is a potent choice for players looking to maximize their damage output. With this build, Raiden can dish out massive amounts of damage while also supporting her team with frequent elemental bursts.

Raiden Best Weapons

WeaponDetails
BestEngulfing LightningBonus Stat: Energy Recharge 12.0%
Skill Effect: Timeless Dream: Eternal StoveATK increased by 28% of Energy Recharge over the base 100%. You can gain a maximum bonus of 80% ATK. Gain 30% Energy Recharge for 12s after using an Elemental Burst
F2P OptionThe CatchBonus Stat: Energy Recharge 10.0%
Skill Effect: ShantyIncreases Elemental Burst DMG by 16% and Elemental Burst CRIT Rate by 6%.

Best 5 Star Weapon

Raiden Shogun Engulfing Lightning

Engulfing Lightning

Engulfing Lightning is a top-tier weapon for Raiden Shogun’s sub-DPS build. Its Energy Recharge bonus and skill effect work together to increase the character’s ATK and burst uptime, making it an ideal choice for players looking to maximize their damage output

Best F2P Weapon

Raiden Shogun the catch polearm

The Catch

The Catch is an excellent alternative weapon for her sub-DPS build. Its Energy Recharge bonus and unique skill effect make it a solid choice for players looking to maximize the character’s Elemental Burst damage output.

Raiden Best Artifacts

Raiden Shogunn Emblem of Severed Fate artifact set

Emblem of Severed Fate

Set PiecesSet Piece Bonus
2-Piece BonusEnergy Recharge +20%
4-Piece BonusIncreases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.

Emblem of Severed Fate set is the ideal choice for her artifact set, as it enhances her Elemental Burst damage while also improving her Energy Recharge, enabling her to charge up her burst faster. The combination of these two bonuses can result in a devastating damage output that can quickly eliminate enemies. This nuke damage, paired up with the Electro application from her Elemental Skill, makes her the best Electro Sub-DPS in Genshin Impact.

That concludes our guide on Raiden’s sub-DPS build in Genshin Impact, covering her best weapons and artifacts. For more information on other top sub-DPS characters in the game, please see our guides on Nahida and Kazuha.