Genshin Impact 7.0 New Weapons Guide: All 12 Weapons, Effects & Best Characters

Genshin Impact 7.0 arrives on August 12 with 12 new weapons, including two 5-star Swords, five new craftable weapons, and five new Battle Pass options. From Odette's Stellar Glimmer-focused signature weapon to flexible CRIT, EM, ATK, and Energy picks for existing characters, there is a lot more here than just new gear for the latest units.

This guide covers every new Genshin Impact 7.0 weapon, including its basic info and recommended characters, so you can quickly see which ones are actually worth building.

 

 

Swords

Whitelake Frostfeather

Rarity: ★★★★★	Base ATK (Lv.90): 674	Secondary Stat: 22.1% CRIT Rate
Snow Swan's Finale When the equipping character hits an opponent with their Elemental Skill, they gain Lake-Hued Lament, increasing ATK by 8% for 8s. This effect can trigger once every 0.1s, stacks up to 3 times, and each stack has an independent duration. At 3 stacks, the CRIT DMG of Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG dealt by the wielder increases by 50%. Triggering a Stellar Glimmer reaction or dealing Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG also restores 4 Elemental Energy to the wielder. The Energy recovery can trigger once every 3.5s, and these effects can activate while the wielder is off-field.

Odette is the clear standout user. Her Elemental Skill can build the three ATK stacks, while her Stellar Glimmer-focused damage takes full advantage of the massive reaction CRIT DMG bonus. The off-field activation and Energy recovery also fit naturally into her rotation.

The main drawback is specialization. Outside characters that can consistently deal Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG, a large part of the passive is wasted. The weapon also needs three Skill-hit stacks before its strongest bonus becomes active.

Exaiphanes Blade

Rarity: ★★★★★	Base ATK (Lv.90): 608	Secondary Stat: 33.1% CRIT Rate
Traveler's Path When equipped by the Traveler, hitting an opponent increases their ATK by 16% for 8s and restores 3 Elemental Energy. This effect can trigger once every 5s and can activate even while the Traveler is off-field.

Exaiphanes Blade is fundamentally a Traveler-specific weapon. Its 33.1% CRIT Rate makes building a balanced CRIT ratio easier, while the ATK buff and frequent Energy recovery are simple to activate just by hitting an enemy.

For Version 7.0, Cryo Traveler is the most immediately relevant user, but the weapon itself is not restricted to Cryo—the passive checks whether the wielder is the Traveler.

Its biggest limitation is obvious: other Sword characters cannot activate Traveler's Path. They can technically use its Base ATK and CRIT Rate, but lose the entire passive, making it a poor choice for anyone else.

Emberwell

Rarity: ★★★★	Source: Craftable
Base ATK (Lv.90): 510	Secondary Stat: 165 Elemental Mastery
Starfire Upon the Snowplains Triggering an Elemental Reaction increases the equipping character's ATK by 16% for 12s. Triggering a Stellar Glimmer reaction increases their Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG dealt by 16% for 12s. Both effects can trigger even when the character is not on the field.

Recommended Characters

Odette

Qiqi

Kaedehara Kazuha

Kuki Shinobu

Odette is the most complete user here. She can benefit from the EM, ATK, Stellar Glimmer reaction bonus, and off-field activation, so very little of the weapon goes to waste.

Kazuha and Kuki Shinobu mainly want its large EM stat, while Qiqi makes better use of the ATK. They can get additional value in suitable Stellar teams, but they do not use the complete stat package as naturally as Odette.

Heretic's Molten Blade

Rarity: ★★★★	Source: Battle Pass
Base ATK (Lv.90): 510	Secondary Stat: 27.6% CRIT Rate
Lone Light's Blessing When the equipping character uses their Elemental Skill, they gain Gleam of First Light for 14s. While active, their ATK is increased by 18%–36%, depending on how far they traveled during the previous 1s. The effect can trigger once every 14s and is removed immediately when the character leaves the field.

Recommended Characters

Clorinde

Skirk

Clorinde is an especially natural fit. After activating her Skill, she remains on-field and constantly moves through enemies with her attacks, allowing the movement-based ATK bonus to fit naturally into her normal gameplay.

Skirk also benefits strongly from CRIT Rate and ATK while staying on-field after using her Skill. However, maximizing the movement-dependent ATK bonus is less natural during her regular attack sequence.

Claymores

Blade of Atonement

Rarity: ★★★★	Source: Craftable
Base ATK (Lv.90): 565	Secondary Stat: 27.6% ATK
Repentance and Redemption Triggering an Elemental Reaction increases the equipping character's Elemental Mastery by 64 for 12s. Triggering a Stellar Glimmer reaction additionally increases their ATK by 16% for 12s. Both effects can trigger even when the character is not on the field.

Recommended Characters

Sandrone

Varka

Sandrone can make good use of its entire package in Stellar-focused teams. The weapon offers a high Base ATK, ATK%, additional EM, and another ATK bonus when she triggers Stellar Glimmer.

Varka can use Blade of Atonement in Stellar Swirl-oriented teams, where both ATK and EM have value. In regular non-Stellar teams, however, he loses access to part of the weapon's value.

Forged by the Golden Melody

Rarity: ★★★★	Source: Battle Pass
Base ATK (Lv.90): 510	Secondary Stat: 27.6% CRIT Rate
Day and Night in Counterpoint Every 10s, the equipping character automatically cycles through a Harmonic Movement in the following order: ATK +18% → Elemental Mastery +120 → Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG +28% Each Harmonic Movement lasts 10s, and the effect can activate even while the character is off-field. Triggering a Stellar Glimmer reaction also grants an additional Harmonic Movement: Contrapuntal for 12s, matching the effect of the Harmonic Movement active when the reaction was triggered.

Recommended Characters

Sandrone

Sandrone is the standout user because she can make meaningful use of all three rotating bonuses: ATK, EM, and Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG. The CRIT Rate secondary stat also makes her overall build considerably easier to balance.

The catch is the weapon's rotating mechanic. You cannot freely choose which Harmonic Movement is active, so the strongest bonus may not always line up perfectly with your main damage window.

Polearms

Song of the Vigil

Rarity: ★★★★	Source: Craftable
Base ATK (Lv.90): 565	Secondary Stat: 110 Elemental Mastery
Cadence of Days Gone By Triggering an Elemental Reaction regenerates 4 Elemental Energy for the equipping character. This effect can trigger once every 9s. Triggering a Stellar Glimmer reaction also increases their ATK by 20% for 12s. Both effects can trigger even when the character is not on the field.

Recommended Characters

Alyosha

Cyno

Alyosha can use almost everything the weapon offers. EM supports his reactions, the passive helps his own Energy needs, and the ATK bonus can remain active even when he is off-field.

Stellar-Conduct Cyno is another good fit. Cyno appreciates EM and Energy for his long Burst rotations, while the additional ATK is useful once Stellar Glimmer is active.

The Energy effect only restores Energy to the wielder, however, so this is not a replacement for weapons focused on generating Energy for the entire party.

Frostbreath

Rarity: ★★★★	Source: Battle Pass
Base ATK (Lv.90): 510	Secondary Stat: 45.9% Energy Recharge
A Cast Real Far Triggering an Elemental Reaction involving Cryo or Hydro increases the equipping character's ATK by 20% for 15s and regenerates 6 Elemental Energy for the other members of the party. This effect can trigger once every 16s.

Recommended Characters

Escoffier

Alyosha

Escoffier appreciates the large ER secondary stat, while the ATK bonus improves her personal output. Restoring Energy to the other three characters also adds useful team support.

One limitation is that the passive does not state that it can trigger while the wielder is off-field, so you should not rely on later off-field attacks to activate it.

Alyosha can use Frostbreath as a more support-oriented alternative. ER helps his Burst consistency, ATK remains useful, and the Energy restoration helps his teammates.

Compared with Song of the Vigil, he gives up EM and personal reaction-focused bonuses in exchange for much stronger ER and team Energy support.

Catalysts

Echoes of the Heart

Rarity: ★★★★	Source: Craftable
Base ATK (Lv.90): 565	Secondary Stat: 27.6% ATK
Echo of a Vow Triggering an Elemental Reaction increases the equipping character's Elemental Mastery by 60 for 12s. Triggering a Stellar Glimmer reaction additionally increases their Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG dealt by 16% for 12s. Both effects can trigger even when the character is not on the field.

Recommended Characters

Yae Miko

Wriothesley

Yae Miko is a particularly strong fit in Stellar-Conduct teams. ATK, EM, and Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG all contribute to her output, while off-field activation works naturally with her Skill-based playstyle.

Wriothesley can also make full use of the weapon in Stellar-Conduct teams, where all three offensive components matter.

In ordinary Melt or other non-Stellar reaction teams, Wriothesley can still benefit from the ATK and EM, but the Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG bonus is wasted.

Clash of Kings

Rarity: ★★★★	Source: Battle Pass
Base ATK (Lv.90): 510	Secondary Stat: 27.6% CRIT Rate
Without Heed for Day nor Night Using an Elemental Skill grants Laws of the Board, increasing the equipping character's ATK by 20% and Elemental Mastery by 100 for 6s. This effect can trigger once every 12s and does not stack. If the character hits an enemy with a Charged Attack while the effect is active, its duration is extended by another 6s. It can be extended by a maximum of 6s this way.

Recommended Characters

Wriothesley

Wriothesley has an almost ideal activation pattern for this weapon. He naturally uses his Skill before beginning his Normal and Charged Attack sequence, allowing him to activate the initial buff and extend it with a Charged Attack.

The combination of CRIT Rate, ATK, and EM becomes especially attractive in reaction-oriented Wriothesley teams.

Bows

Covenant of Frost and Snow

Rarity: ★★★★	Source: Craftable
Base ATK (Lv.90): 510	Secondary Stat: 51.7% DEF
The Law's Equilibrium For 12s after the equipping character uses an Elemental Skill, their Elemental Mastery is increased by 120.

Recommended Characters

Linnea

This is easily one of the most specialized weapons in Version 7.0.

Linnea can make strong use of the massive DEF secondary stat, while the additional 120 EM supports her reaction-oriented gameplay. The activation condition is also extremely simple—just use her Elemental Skill.

Its specialization is also its biggest weakness. DEF + EM is a very unusual combination, leaving the weapon with few convincing users outside Linnea.

Jade Vista

Rarity: ★★★★	Source: Battle Pass
Base ATK (Lv.90): 510	Secondary Stat: 27.6% CRIT Rate
A Candle Woven From the Night For every party member other than the equipping character: If they share the wielder's Elemental Type, the wielder gains 64 Elemental Mastery. If they have a different Elemental Type, the wielder gains 12% ATK. The two effects can stack up to 3 times in total, with Elemental Mastery buffs applied first.

Recommended Characters

Linnea

Chasca

Tartaglia

Linnea mainly wants the weapon's CRIT Rate and the EM gained from teammates who share her element. However, ATK obtained from teammates of other elements is much less valuable to her DEF-focused scaling. This makes Jade Vista usable, but less specifically tailored to her than Covenant of Frost and Snow.

Chasca is one of the most natural conventional DPS users. Her teams commonly include several characters of different elements, allowing her to collect multiple ATK bonuses while also enjoying the weapon's CRIT Rate.

Tartaglia can also use it effectively. With three non-Hydro teammates, he can gain the full 36% ATK at R1. If another Hydro character joins the party, one of those ATK bonuses instead becomes 64 EM, which can still contribute in Vaporize-focused setups.

Conclusion

Genshin Impact 7.0 brings plenty of new weapon options, from highly specialized Stellar Glimmer picks to flexible choices for older characters. Before investing, check how well each passive fits your team—the best weapon is the one your character can actually use to its fullest.