In the ever-evolving world of Teyvat, seasoned adventurers know that having the right weapon can make all the difference between barely scraping by and dominating the battlefield. As we venture into 2025, the weapon meta in Genshin Impact continues to shift, but one constant remains - forgeable weapons offer reliable performance without the gacha heartbreak.

While five-star weapons might be the crown jewels that players dream of, the reality is that most travelers will need to rely on craftable four-star options for many of their characters. The good news? Some of these forgeable weapons pack enough punch to rival their five-star counterparts when properly refined and paired with the right character.

The Forgeable Weapon Advantage

Forgeable weapons represent the sweet spot between accessibility and power in Genshin Impact. Unlike the "pie in the sky" five-star weapons that might drain your Primogems without ever coming home, these craftable options only require some exploration, quest completion, and material gathering. As the saying goes, "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," and a refined forgeable weapon is certainly better than a five-star weapon you'll never obtain!

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Top-Tier Forgeable Weapons in 2025

Polearms Worth Your Billets

1. Kitain Cross Spear

Max Base ATK: 565

Secondary Stat: Elemental Mastery 110

Passive Ability Focus: Elemental Skill increase

The Kitain Cross Spear has remained a solid choice for characters who thrive on Elemental Mastery. It provides a healthy Energy regeneration mechanism, restoring three Energy every two seconds for six seconds after landing an Elemental Skill. Characters like Thoma and Raiden can make particularly good use of this weapon, especially in reaction-heavy team compositions.

"The early bird catches the worm" with this weapon - hitting your Elemental Skill first in rotation can significantly improve your energy economy throughout a fight.

2. Prototype Starglitter

Max Base ATK: 510

Secondary Stat: Energy Recharge 45.9%

Passive Ability Focus: Normal and Charged Attack damage increase

Though not the flashiest option, the Prototype Starglitter provides an impressive Energy Recharge stat that makes it perfect for support polearm users who need to cast their bursts frequently. Characters like Yun Jin can benefit greatly from this weapon, ensuring their powerful buffs remain consistently available.

Swords That Cut Above The Rest

3. Amenoma Kageuchi

Max Base ATK: 454

Secondary Stat: ATK 55.1%

Passive Ability Focus: Energy generation

The Amenoma Kageuchi continues to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing and functionally useful forgeable weapons. Its high ATK% secondary stat makes it immediately valuable for any sword-wielding DPS character. The energy generation passive might seem modest at first glance, but for characters with energy-hungry bursts like Ayaka, it's a game-changer that can reduce ER requirements from artifacts.

This katana-style blade has stood the test of time since Inazuma's release and remains "the best thing since sliced bread" for many sword users.

Claymores Worth Crafting

4. Earth Shaker

Max Base ATK: 565

Secondary Stat: ATK 27.6%

Passive Ability Focus: Elemental Skill DMG increase

As one of the newest additions from Natlan in 2024, the Earth Shaker has quickly established itself as a powerhouse for Claymore users. What makes this weapon particularly versatile is that its passive - increasing Elemental Skill DMG by up to 32% when Pyro reactions are triggered - doesn't require the equipped character to trigger the reaction themselves.

This "blessing in disguise" means you can equip it on almost any Claymore character in a team with a Pyro applicator and see significant damage improvements.

5. Katsuragikiri Nagamasa

Max Base ATK: 510

Secondary Stat: Energy Recharge 45.9%

Passive Ability Focus: Elemental Skill damage increase

Similar to its polearm counterpart, the Katsuragikiri Nagamasa provides valuable Energy Recharge while boosting Elemental Skill damage. This combination makes it particularly effective on characters like Beidou or Sayu, who rely heavily on both their skills and bursts.

Bows For Every Archer

6. Hamayumi

Max Base ATK: 454

Secondary Stat: ATK 55.1%

Passive Ability Focus: Normal & Charged Attack damage increase

The Hamayumi has remained a "straight shooter" in the bow category since its introduction. With a hefty ATK% secondary stat and a passive that unconditionally boosts Normal and Charged Attack damage (doubled when energy is full), it's perfect for main DPS bow users like Yoimiya, Fischl, and Ganyu.

For characters who don't rely heavily on their Elemental Burst, maintaining a full energy meter to maximize the Hamayumi's passive can result in damage output that rivals five-star options.

Catalysts of Consideration

7. Song of Stillness

Max Base ATK: 510

Secondary Stat: ATK 41.3%

Passive Ability Focus: DMG increase

One of Fontaine's contributions to the forgeable weapon lineup, the Song of Stillness offers significant ATK bonuses and a unique damage-boosting passive that activates when the character is healed. This makes it particularly effective for characters who can heal themselves, like Lyney, or in teams with consistent healing support.

8. Frostbearer

Max Base ATK: 510

Secondary Stat: ATK 41.3%

Passive Ability Focus: Bonus AoE attack

The Frostbearer remains a solid option for catalyst users who want straightforward ATK scaling. While its passive ability (chance to deal AoE Cryo damage) works best against enemies affected by Cryo, the weapon's high ATK values make it universally useful regardless.

People Also Ask

Which forgeable weapon should I refine first?

The best weapon to refine first depends on your character roster, but generally, the Amenoma Kageuchi and Hamayumi see the most significant improvements with refinements. Their passives scale particularly well, with each refinement level providing substantial increases to their effectiveness.

Are forgeable weapons better than Battle Pass weapons?

It's not a matter of better or worse, but rather specific use cases. Battle Pass weapons typically offer Crit stats which are valuable, but many forgeable weapons have unique passives that can outperform BP weapons for specific characters. For F2P players, well-refined forgeable weapons are often the best accessible option.

How do I get weapon billets in 2025?

Weapon billets continue to be obtainable through:

  • Weekly boss drops (with improved drop rates as of the 2024 update)

  • Certain event rewards

  • The Realm Depot in Serenitea Pot (refreshed monthly)

  • Exploration rewards in newer regions

  • Dream Solvent can now convert between billet types at a 2:1 ratio

FAQ

Q: How many billets do I need to fully refine a forgeable weapon?

A: You need a total of 5 billets of the specific weapon type - one for the initial craft and four more for refinements.

Q: Can forgeable weapons compete with five-star weapons?

A: In some specific cases, yes! A fully refined forgeable weapon on the right character can outperform a base five-star weapon. However, refinements on five-star weapons will generally pull ahead.

Q: Which region's forgeable weapons are generally the best?

A: Each region has standouts, but Inazuma's weapons (like Amenoma Kageuchi) and Natlan's newest additions (like Earth Shaker) tend to have the most universally useful passives and stats.

Q: Should I craft multiple copies of the same weapon or focus on refinements?

A: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" - it's generally better to have one copy of each useful weapon type before focusing on refinements, unless you have a specific character who benefits enormously from refinements.

Q: Do forgeable weapons work well with the newest characters from Natlan?

A: Absolutely! The Earth Shaker in particular was designed with Natlan's Pyro-focused gameplay in mind, but many older forgeable weapons like the Amenoma Kageuchi remain "old reliable" options for newer characters too.

As we continue through 2025, remember that the true value of a weapon comes not from its rarity but from how well it synergizes with your character and team composition. Sometimes, the best weapon isn't the shiniest five-star from the latest banner, but the reliable four-star you crafted with your own hard-earned materials. After all, in Teyvat as in life, it's not about what you have, but how you use it!