Who is the Royal Spear good for Genshin?
In Genshin Impact, the Royal Spear is a unique Polearm that has gained attention due to its exceptional characteristics. Despite its popularity, not every character can wield this powerful weapon effectively. So, who is the Royal Spear good for Genshin?
Primary User: Cyno
The Royal Spear’s abilities synergize with Cyno’s skill set, making him an optimal primary user. Cyno’s High Attack stat and Passive Attack amplify the effects of the Royal Spear, which grants him up to 28% Crit Rate and Above 60% ATK damage increase. This potent combination enables Cyno to deal massive damage with the Spear’s attacks and sustain in long battles.
Supporting Characters: Razor, Diluc, and Nilou
While the Royal Spear is not optimal for the aforementioned characters, they can still benefit from it with some limitations:
• Razor: With above 40% CRIT Rate from his Elemental Skill, the Royal Spear’s CRIT Boost won’t significantly enhance Razor’s damage output.
• Diluc: As a 4- Star weapon, the Royal Spear won’t grant the same level of ATK boosts as Diluc’s optimal weapon, but it will still provide a significant attack increase.
• Nilou: Nilou can utilize the Royal Spear for some extra attack boost and Crit Rate, although his primary weapon, The Beacon of the Reed Sea, is generally better for her.
Weaker Matchups: Xiangling, Dehya, and Xiao
Characters who are not suitable for the Royal Spear are those whose primary abilities are focused on Elemental Burst Damage, Shield Building, or Mobility Enhancement. Specifically:
• Xiangling: Her Elemental Skill prioritizes Elemental Damage Over Time, while the Royal Spear focuses on single-target attacks.
• Dehya: Dehya’s abilities revolve around Shield Building and Defense, which makes her unsuitable for a single-target, high-ATK weapon like the Royal Spear.
• Xiao: With the Primordial Jade Winged-Spear being the optimal weapon for him, the Royal Spear will only provide a smaller boost in attack and Crit Rate compared to his signature weapon.
Conclusion
The Royal Spear is a potent Polearm that synergizes exceptionally well with Cyno. Although some other characters, like Razor, Diluc, and Nilou, can still utilize the Spear with some limitations, there are others like Xiangling, Dehya, and Xiao who would benefit little or not at all from its abilities. To fully realize the potential of this unique weapon, you need to pair it with characters who complement its characteristics and optimize their skills.