All New Craftable Weapons In Genshin Impact 5.0 (2024)

All the new craftable weapons in Genshin Impact 5.0 have now been revealed with the arrival of the long-expected update. Version 5.0 is the new big patch for developer HoYoverse’s action RPG and it is best-known for introducing the region of Natlan to the playable areas of Teyvat. The update kicks off a new year of content starting with new Archon Quests focused on the Traveler’s arrival in the Nation of Pyro. There are also three new playable characters in Genshin Impact 5.0, Mualani, Kachina, and Kinich, as well as rerun banners for some beloved 5-star units.

The introduction of Natlan will also bring forth a series of extra pieces of content for players to dive into, from side quests to special activities. Some of this content will present itself in the form of new craftable weapons. Each region has a set of weapons that can be fabricated at a blacksmith with certain materials and the item’s blueprint, and Natlan is no exception. One craftable weapon of each category has arrived with Version 5.0 and they can now create multiple copies to, perhaps, take their base weapon to Refinement Level 5 (R5) in Genshin Impact 5.0.

5 Flute Of Ezpitzal - New Sword In Genshin Impact 5.0

The 4-Star Sword Increases The DEF Stat

The first craftable weapon in the Natlan set is called Flute of Ezpitzal. The item is a 4-star sword focused on the DEF stat, making it a very viable F2P (free-to-play) alternative for some characters in the game. Flute of Ezpitzal’s base ATK stat (454 at level 90) is not too impressive, but that is compensated for with a huge DEF sub-stat (69% at level 90). The sword’s weapon ability further deepens its affinity with the DEF stat. With it, when the user uses an Elemental Skill, their DEF will be increased by 16% for 15 seconds in Genshin Impact.

This effect is for R1. At R5, which is easily achievable thanks to the fact that it can be crafted multiple times and then refined, the DEF bonus from the weapon’s skill increases to 32%. With the exception of the event-exclusive Cinnabar Spindle, which some players lost the chance of claiming, there are no other DEF-focused swords, making Flute of Ezpitzal the new best-in-slot for sword characters who rely heavily on the DEF stat.

Cinnabar Spindle is likely to continue being the best 4-star weapon for these characters, but given how limited its acquisition was back in the game’s early days, many players lost the opportunity and do not have access to it. Now, Flute of Ezpitzal can offer players a 4-star DEF-centered sword that will help the abilities of both Albedo and Chiori gain significant power, especially if neither of them was wielding their respective 5-star signature weapons. This is even more relevant considering its F2P status in Genshin Impact.

Like The Sword, The New 4-Star Polearm Is Focused On DEF

The new polearm in the Natlan weapon set introduced with Version 5.0 is called Footprint of the Rainbow. This new polearm, like the sword before it, is also focused on the DEF stat. It offers the user a standard base ATK stat (510 at level 90) and a hefty DEF sub-stat (51.7% at level 90) that can significantly boost a character’s power. Footprint of the Rainbow is, in fact, the best weapon for Kachina’s build in Genshin Impact, mainly due to the fact that it is the only polearm in the game with a DEF sub-stat.

While the weapon skill for Footprint of the Rainbow takes on a different name from the skill provided by the Flute of Ezpitzal sword, its effects are exactly the same. After the equipping character uses their Elemental Skill, their DEF is increased by 16% for 15 seconds (at R1). If Footprint of the Rainbow is at R5, the skill’s DEF bonus is boosted to 32%, though still lasting for 15 seconds.

This weapon’s DEF sub-stat and DEF-centered ability also work spectacles for Yun Jin, whose Normal Attack DMG buffs scale off her own DEF. If she uses her Skill followed by her Burst, the next active character to jump in will have a larger amount of damage output to work with when striking opponents with their Normal Attacks, for example. As the first DEF-focused polearm, Footprint of the Rainbow will likely be a staple for future polearm characters with DEF-scaling abilities in Genshin Impact, too.

3 Earth Shaker - New Claymore In Genshin Impact 5.0

The New 4-Star Claymore Is Fitting For Offensive DPS With At Least One Pyro Unit

Earth Shaker is the new craftable claymore weapon from the Natlan set added with Version 5.0. The new 4-star claymore deviates from the previously mentioned weapons and moves away from the DEF stat, instead leaning into purely offensive properties. Its base ATK stat (565 at level 90) is fairly high for a 4-star weapon and that is boosted even further with the weapon’s ATK sub-stat (27.6% at level 90). For characters who scale off the ATK stat for damage output, Earth Shaker may become their best F2P weapon in Genshin Impact.

Of course, Earth Shaker’s weapon skill can help determine to whom it goes. After a party member triggers a Pyro-related Elemental Reaction, the user’s Elemental Skill DMG is increased by 16% for eight seconds, an effect that can be triggered when the triggering party member is on the field. If Earth Shaker is at R5, the Elemental Skill DMG bonus is 32%. As such, this new 4-star claymore from Version 5.0 could be used on Pyro claymore characters like Diluc or Dehya in Genshin Impact. However, the weapon is not limited to that.

Because any party member can trigger the effect, this means that Earth Shaker could be used by a DPS of another elemental type, such as Kinich or Eula, for example. When the team’s Pyro sub-DPS, like Xiangling, triggers an off-field Pyro reaction with the main DPS’ own element, then the main DPS will benefit from the Elemental Skill DMG bonus. Kinich, for example, could have his damage increase as he swings around connected to an enemy with his grapple hook, while Eula could take advantage of the constant Melt reactions in Genshin Impact.

2 Ring Of Yaxche - New Catalyst In Genshin Impact 5.0

The New Catalyst Offers Great HP & Offensive Boosts

The new craftable 4-star catalyst from Natlan in Version 5.0 is called Ring of Yaxche. Like many of the weapons in this category, Ring of Yaxche is focused on offering the user an immense boost to HP. Additionally, they get extra offensive bonuses based on their own HP. Ring of Yaxche has an average base ATK stat (510 at level 90) and a great HP sub-stat (41.3% at level 90). This alone makes it perfect for a few offensive catalyst wielders like Kokomi.

With its weapon skill, Ring of Yaxche becomes even stronger. When the equipping character uses an Elemental Skill, they gain the Jade-Forged Crown effect. Every 1,000 Max HP increases the Normal Attack DMG dealt by the user by 0.6% for 10 seconds, up to a total of 16%. This effect is for R1. At R5, the Normal Attack DMG bonus increases by 1% for every 1,000 Max HP for 10 seconds, up to a maximum of 32%. This means that catalyst DPS characters who rely on Normal Attacks can thrive with Ring of Yaxche in Genshin Impact.

This is the best weapon for Mualani because her main rotation consists of using her Elemental Skill and then continuously using her enhanced Normal Attacks against enemies. This also works very well for a Kokomi who is focused on dealing damage rather than healing – even if that type of build for her is a lot rarer to see. It could even work well with Barbara, mainly due to the large HP increases she gets from simply equipping the new craftable catalyst from Genshin Impact 5.0’s Natlan region.

1 Chain Breaker - New Bow In Genshin Impact 5.0

The Bow Is Versatile For Several Characters In The Game

The final cratable weapon from the Natlan region with Version 5.0 is called Chain Breaker. The 4-star bow is an extremely versatile weapon to wield, fitting in perfectly with a variety of characters, especially if each of these characters’ signature weapons are not available. Chain Breaker’s base ATK stat (565 at level 90) is fairly high and its ATK sub-stat (27.6% at level 90) is also helpful when increasing the overall damage potential of the equipping character. This is further boosted by Chain Breaker’s ability in Genshin Impact.

For every party member from the region of Natlan or who has a different elemental type from the user, the equipping character gains 4.8% increased ATK. When there are no less than three of the aforementioned characters, the user gets 24 Elemental Mastery, too. At R5, the ATK increase is 9.6%, while the Elemental Mastery bonus is 48 points. This makes Chain Breaker a great bow for offensive archers who can benefit from Elemental Reactions – this is the case with archers who use their Charged Attacks, like Sethos in Genshin Impact.

Many other characters could potentially use Chain Breaker, especially due to its easily achievable R5 and F2P status. This includes archers like Lyney, Yoimiya, Venti, and even Ganyu. Overall, the roughest part about Chain Breaker is ensuring that the bonus will be activated with the proper team comp but, as soon as that is ensured, its full potential can be unlocked – and with more character releases, it is likely that more characters will be able to use Chain Breaker in Genshin Impact.

Genshin Impact

RPG

Action

Adventure

Gacha

OpenCritic Reviews

Top Critic Rating:81/100 Critics Recommend:87%

Platform(s)

Mobile , iOS , Android , PC , PS4 , PS5

Released

September 28, 2020

Developer(s)

HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)

Publisher(s)

HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

ESRB

T for Teen - Fantasy Violence, Alcohol Reference

X|S Enhanced

yes

Metascore

86

Platforms That Support Crossplay

Mobile, PC, PS4 &PS5

PS Plus Availability

N/A

Steam Deck Compatibility

yes

Cross Save

yes