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Picking a weapon for aGenshin Impactcharacter can either make or break them. For that exact reason, finding the right weapon helps complete a character build. In Xiangling’s case, she needs a Polearm that can help enhance her role.
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Xiangling depends on many stats to become the S-tier DPS she is. She needs ATK, Elemental Mastery, Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and Pyro DMG. Due to her many needs, Xiangling fits well with manyGenshin ImpactPolearms.
Updated May 25, 2025, by Nahda Nabiilah:There are many reasons to crown Xiangling as the best off-field Pyro user in Genshin Impact. Among those reasons is her ability to endlessly apply Pyro with her Pyronado alongside dealing some massive DMG. Of course, with all these positives, there must be something to balance things out, which there is. Xiangling is heavily reliant on stats since she needs many of them to make the most of what she can offer. For that reason, players must always make sure they’re using the best weapons for Xiangling to keep up with the meta.
13Lithic Spear
Lithic Spearenjoys a large amount of Base ATK, considering it’s a 4-star weapon. Additionally, it grants Xiangling up to 28% CRIT Rate and above 60% ATK, which can compete with 5-star weapons. However, aside from what Lithic Spear can add to Xiangling’s damage,it dictates what kind of team composition players should runwith Xiangling inGenshin Impact. To effectively use Lithic Spear, players have to verify Xiangling’s team has at least 3 characters from Liyue.
12Missive Windspear
Missive Windspearis a F2P Polearm that’s decent for many DPS, especially those who play around Elemental Reaction. Unlike Lithic Spear, this equipment is not limited to a certain team comp, so it’s better for people who want a flexible party. However, as this Polearm is event-limited, players can’t get one if they missed the said event.
11Vortex Vanquisher
Vortex Vanquisheris merely good as a stat stick for Xiangling. Since the passive can’t be stacked off-field, it’s practically useless; she can say goodbye to that whopping 89.6% ATK addition. Because of its passive, this Polearm is really niche, so it’s not really worth upgrading in the first place.
10Dragon’s Bane
Dragon’s Baneis a 4-star weapon that carries a massive Elemental Mastery buff to maximize Xiangling’s Elemental reactions. To raise the weapon’s efficiency, players have to pair Xiangling with Cryo or Hydro for her to trigger either Melt or Vaporize reactions. Note that it’s better to play Xiangling in a Vape team comps since Dragon’s Bane hit harder on enemies affected by Hydro and Pyro.
9Deathmatch
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Deathmatchis always a great stat weapon for DPS Polearm units inGenshin Impact. For Xiangling, Deathmatch grants her a 36% CRIT Rate, making it easier to build her. However, other than that, it doesn’t offer much in terms of its ATK% buffing passive since Deathmatch’s Base ATK is low and won’t help with scaling.
8Wavebreaker’s Fin
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Wavebreaker’s Finis easily one of thebestGenshin Impactweaponsfor any Burst user. The weapon grants its user up to 80% extra DMG on their Burst, based on their team. In order for Xiangling to fully benefit from Wavebreaker’s Fin, her team must have 80+ energy requirements on their Elemental Burst.
7Calamity Queller
Calamity Quelleris a great choice for any off-field character that depends on ATK. The 741 Base ATK is currently the highest Primarystat of all other weapons inGenshin Impact. This insane Base ATK number guarantees that every single buff to ATK% is going to be massive. On top of the 16.5% ATK sub-stat, Calamity Queller grants Xiangling up to 38.4% ATK buff if she activates her Elemental Skill and stays outside the field.
6Skyward Spine
WhileSkyward Spineprovides Xiangling with a high Base ATK and Energy Recharge to enhance her damage, it’s far from being Xiangling’s best weapon. This is simply because Skyward’s passive doesn’t work with Xiangling unless she’s the Main DPS. In that case, Xiangling is not built to deal damage via Normal attacks, so Skyward still doesn’t add much to her kit. Other than the stated negatives, Skyward Spine’s stats alone put it among the best weapons for Xiangling inGenshin Impact.
5Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
PrimordialPrimordial Jade Winged-Spearis atop-tier Polearm inGenshin Impact. Most Polearm users can effectively wield Primordial Jade because of its high stats that drive all the DMG. Having a high Base ATK alongside CRIT Rate as a Secondary Stat is always going to be good.
4The Catch
The Catchis thebest F2P weapon for Xiangling inGenshin Impact. While it takes some dedication to R5 The Catch, it’s a completely free process, so players should definitely go for this Polearm if they want to build a F2P Xiangling. Pairing R5 The Catch and 4-Emblem of Severed Fate will maximize Xiangling’s Pyronado and take her DMG to the next level.
