Genshin Impact players have always sought the perfect balance of power and utility in their team compositions. The Raiden Shogun, Inazuma's Electro Archon, remains one of the most versatile and powerful characters in the game, even in 2025. Her unique ability to function as both a devastating main DPS and an exceptional support makes her a staple in many team compositions. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about building the perfect Raiden Shogun for your Genshin Impact gameplay.

Understanding Raiden Shogun's Role

The Raiden Shogun excels in multiple roles within Genshin Impact's combat system. She can function as:

  • Main DPS: With her Elemental Burst's Musou Isshin state providing powerful Electro-infused attacks

  • Sub-DPS: Offering consistent off-field Electro application through her Elemental Skill

  • Support: Providing energy regeneration for the entire team and buffing Elemental Burst damage

Her versatility is unmatched, and with the right build, she can truly shine in any of these roles. Let's dive into how to maximize her potential.

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Best Weapons for Raiden Shogun

Raiden's weapon choices significantly impact her performance. Here are the top options in 2025:

  1. Engulfing Lightning - Her signature weapon remains BiS, providing massive Energy Recharge and converting excess ER into ATK%

  2. Staff of Homa - Excellent CRIT DMG stat with an HP-to-ATK conversion

  3. Primordial Jade Winged-Spear - Solid CRIT Rate with stackable ATK% buff

  4. Staff of the Scarlet Sands - Great for EM-focused builds, particularly in Aggravate/Hyperbloom teams

  5. The Catch (R5) - Still the best F2P option, providing ER, Burst DMG, and Burst CRIT Rate

For F2P players, The Catch remains incredibly valuable and competitive with 5-star options. It's obtainable through fishing and worth the effort to refine to R5.

Optimal Artifact Sets

Main DPS/Burst DPS Build

4-piece Emblem of Severed Fate remains the undisputed best-in-slot for Raiden. This set provides:

  • 20% Energy Recharge (2pc)

  • Elemental Burst DMG bonus equal to 25% of ER (4pc)

This perfectly complements Raiden's kit, which already scales with Energy Recharge through her A4 passive.

For Hyperbloom Raiden

If you're building Raiden specifically as a Hyperbloom trigger:

  • 4-piece Flower of Paradise Lost - Best for maximizing Hyperbloom damage

  • 4-piece Gilded Dreams - Strong alternative that's more resin-efficient to farm

Main Stats Priority

  • Sands: Energy Recharge (until requirements met) / ATK%

  • Goblet: Electro DMG% / ATK% (team-dependent)

  • Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG (aim for 1:2 ratio)

Substats Priority

For Burst DPS: CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery

For Hyperbloom: Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK%

"You know what they say about the Raiden Shogun - she's like a Swiss army knife that can also summon lightning. She does it all!" - as many Genshin veterans would joke.

Energy Recharge Requirements

Raiden's ER requirements vary based on team composition:

  • Solo Electro: 200-220% ER

  • Double Electro: 130-190% ER (depends on second Electro unit)

Remember that her energy generation is somewhat RNG-dependent, so building slightly higher ER than the minimum requirement is recommended for consistency.

Talent Priorities

For Burst DPS

  1. Elemental Burst (Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu)

  2. Elemental Skill (Transcendence: Baleful Omen)

  3. Normal Attack (Origin) - Low priority as her Burst uses separate multipliers

For Hyperbloom Trigger

  1. Character Level (to 90) - Most important for transformative reaction damage

  2. Elemental Skill - For consistent Electro application

Optimal Combat Combos

During Raiden's Burst (Musou Isshin state), these are the most effective attack sequences:

  • Beginner-friendly: 2[N4C] N2C (two cycles of 4 Normal Attacks followed by a Charged Attack, then 2 Normal Attacks and a Charged Attack)

  • High damage ceiling: 4[N4D] (four cycles of 4 Normal Attacks with a dash cancel)

  • With Skill weaving: N4E 2[N4D] N4 (incorporates her Skill mid-combo)

  • With Attack Speed buffs: 3[N3C] N1C (three cycles of 3 Normal Attacks and a Charged Attack, finishing with 1 Normal and a Charged Attack)

"Finding the right combo feels like eternity until you get it right, then it feels like eternity watching enemies disappear," as one Raiden main put it.

Constellations Impact

While Raiden is perfectly viable at C0, her constellations offer significant power spikes:

  • C1 (Ominous Inscription): Faster Resolve stack acquisition

  • C2 (Steelbreaker): Massive ~43% damage increase by ignoring 60% of enemy DEF

  • C3 (Shinkage Bygones): +3 levels to Burst, significant damage increase

  • C6 (Wishbearer): Reduces teammates' Burst cooldowns

C2 represents one of the largest constellation power spikes in Genshin Impact, making it a popular stopping point for players who wish to invest in Raiden.

Team Compositions

Raiden National

Raiden + Xiangling + Xingqiu + Bennett

The classic "Rational" team remains effective in 2025's meta. This team focuses on consistent Burst damage cycles with excellent energy regeneration.

Raiden Hypercarry

Raiden + Kazuha + Sara (C6) + Bennett

Maximizes Raiden's personal damage through multiple buffs. Particularly powerful with C2+ Raiden.

Raiden Hyperbloom

Raiden + Nahida/Dendro MC + Xingqiu/Yelan + Kuki/Zhongli

Utilizes Raiden's consistent Electro application to trigger powerful Hyperbloom reactions.

Eula-Raiden Superconduct

Eula + Raiden + Cryo/Electro Flex + Bennett/Zhongli

Raiden provides Superconduct for Eula while also serving as a battery and burst damage dealer during Eula's downtime.

Practical Gameplay Tips

  1. Always cast Raiden's Skill before other characters' Bursts to benefit from its Burst DMG bonus

  2. Use Raiden's Burst last in rotation to maximize Resolve stacks and energy regeneration

  3. For Hyperbloom teams, focus on consistent Dendro Core generation before triggering with Raiden's Skill

  4. Remember that Raiden's Skill triggers on damage dealt, not on hit, meaning it won't activate on shielded enemies

"The key to mastering Raiden isn't just understanding her kit, but feeling the rhythm of her rotations. It's like conducting an orchestra of elements," as one KQM theorycrafter eloquently described.

Conclusion

The Raiden Shogun continues to be one of Genshin Impact's most versatile and powerful characters in 2025. Whether you're building her as a hypercarry DPS with her Burst, a reaction trigger with Hyperbloom, or a supportive battery for your team, she delivers exceptional performance with the right investment.

Her flexibility in team compositions and build paths means there's a Raiden for every account and playstyle. The Electro Archon truly lives up to her divine status on the battlefield, bringing both the thunder of raw damage and the lightning of utility to any team fortunate enough to include her.

May your pulls be blessed by the Electro Archon herself, and may your enemies tremble before the Musou no Hitotachi!