Genshin Impact: Should You Get Mistsplitter Reforged Or…

5-star weapons are undoubtedly powerful in Genshin Impact, but the same can't be said about their universal value. For example, some weapons like Vortex Vanquisher are rather limited, but one like Primordial Jade Cutter is great for almost everyone.

Because it always features two pieces of equipment, a weapon banner is something players need to heavily consider in Genshin Impact. It can be unfortunate if players try to get a certain drop, but they instead get the second featured weapon that's niche. Fortunately, when it comes to Mistsplitter Reforged vs Calamity Queller in Genshin Impact, the two are great items to have and invest in.

Is Mistsplitter Reforged Worth It?

Primary Stat: 674 Base ATK
Secondary Stat: 44.1% CRIT DMG
Effect: Gain a 12% Elemental DMG Bonus for all elements and receive the might of the Mistsplitter's Emblem. At stack levels 1/2/3, Mistsplitter's Emblem provides a 8/16/28% Elemental DMG Bonus for the character's Elemental Type. The character will obtain 1 stack of Mistsplitter's Emblem in each of the following scenarios: Normal Attack deals Elemental DMG (stack lasts 5s), casting Elemental Burst (stack lasts 10s); Energy is less than 100% (stack disappears when Energy is full). Each stack's duration is calculated independently.

For any DPS, Mistsplitter Reforged is one of the best Swords in Genshin Impact. DPS units like Ayaka or Ayato can count on Mistsplitter’s high Base ATK and the CRIT DMG Secondary Stat to elevate their DMG, especially with its passive that can further buff the wielder’s DMG by up to 28%.

Mistsplitter Reforged Character Tier List

Mistsplitter Reforged has a relatively easy-to-trigger passive, so most units can wield it without limitations. Additionally, the 5-star Sword is a pure DMG weapon that aims to amplify its wielder’s DMG.

Here are the best units that can wield Mistsplitter Reforged:

S-Tier: Alhaitham, Ayaka, Ayato, Keqing
A-Tier: Kazuha, Kaeya, Traveler
B-Tier: Jean, Bennett, Qiqi, Xingqiu Albedo
C-Tier: Layla
Don’t Use: Kuki Shinobu, Nilou

Is Calamity Queller Worth It?

Primary Stat: 741 Base ATK
Secondary Stat: 16.5%
Effect: Gain 12% All Elemental DMG Bonus. Obtain Consummation for 20s after using an Elemental Skill, causing ATK to increase by 3.2% per second. This ATK increase has a maximum of 6 stacks. When the character equipped with this weapon is not on the field, Consummation's ATK increase is doubled.

The Calamity Queller Polearm has a niche passive and stats that make it a rare choice for many Genshin Impact players. Its passive of increasing ATK% even when the wielder leaves the field makes it a great addition for off-field Sub-DPS characters. However, only a few characters, like Shenhe, can fully benefit from the 5-star Polearm. Other characters who can make the most of it are not Polearm users, which is unfortunate for those who want to use this weapon.

Calamity Queller Character Tier List

Calamity Queller's passive is great, but many Polearm users can't fully benefit from it due to the snapshot mechanic in their kit. For instance, when Xiangling uses her Elemental Burst and leaves the field, her Pyronado will snapshot her current stats, and any additional stats won't add to her Burst DMG. The passive of Calamity Queller may still be active when she returns to the field to casts her Burst again, but only if the rotation is fast enough.

Here are the best characters that can wield Calamity Queller: