Ultimate Raiden Shogun Guide: Unleash Power in Genshin Impact

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Ryden Shogun's Abilities and Playstyle
   • Elemental Skill: Eye of Stormy Judgment
   • Elemental Burst: Transcendence: Baleful Omen
   • Talent Priority
3. Ryden Shogun's Builds
   • Artifact Sets: Emblem of Severed Fate
   • Main Stats and Substats
   • Recommended Weapons
   • Weapon Rankings
4. Ryden Shogun's Teams
   • Hyper Carry Team
   • Support/Sub DPS Team
5. Ryden Shogun's Constellations
6. DPS Showcase
7. Conclusion

Article

Introduction

Hey, what's up guys? Welcome to my updated Ryden Shogun guide. Since Ryden Shogun just got a re-run banner, I figured it's the perfect time to make an updated guide, especially with the new information regarding her kit and how to play her. In this video, I'm going to be covering everything You need to know about Ryden Shogun, including her builds, weapons, teams, talents, playstyles (both DPS and support), and everything else regarding this character. I will even be answering frequently asked questions, covering her optimal playstyles and rotations, and including a full weapon ranking, so you guys know exactly how to build her. So, let's dive right into it!

Ryden Shogun's Abilities and Playstyle

Ryden Shogun's kit mainly revolves around her Elemental Burst, but before we get into that, let's quickly talk about her Elemental Skill. Her Elemental Skill, Eye of Stormy Judgment, is a simple ability. When you press it once, you get a buff called Eye of Stormy Judgment, which attacks alongside your characters, dealing a little bit of AoE Electro damage. The damage that this skill provides isn't insane, especially on the Second part – the passive attack damage. However, the main reason you're using this skill is because of the Elemental Burst damage it provides.

Now, let's talk about Ryden Shogun's Elemental Burst, Transcendence: Baleful Omen. This is the central part of her kit and the reason why Ryden Shogun is so prominent as a character. Inside her Elemental Burst, she infuses her auto attacks with Electro, making them deal Electro damage while also restoring energy for your entire team. This burst damage is influenced by how many bursts you used before Ryden Shogun's and what their energy cost was.

Talent Priority

When it comes to talent priority for Ryden Shogun, her Elemental Burst is what you want to prioritize as it is the main source of her damage. However, do not neglect leveling her Elemental Skill as well to buff its effect. Keep in mind that her normal attacks have a separate scaling during her Burst, so leveling her normal attacks is not necessary.

Ryden Shogun's Builds

Now let's move on to Ryden Shogun's builds. The most recommended artifact set for her is the Emblem of Severed Fate. This set is perfect for Ryden Shogun as it increases her Burst damage. The two-piece bonus gives you 20% energy recharge, which is very nice on Ryden Shogun, and the four-piece bonus increases your Burst damage by 25% of your energy recharge. You can get a maximum of 75 energy recharge, and since Ryden Shogun benefits from a high energy recharge, this effect adds up.

When it comes to main stats and substats for your artifacts, substats are the most important factor. Aim for around 200 to 250 energy recharge to meet your needs and spam Ryden Shogun's Burst on cooldown. Other stats to prioritize are attack percent, crit rate, and crit damage to increase your overall damage. As for the main stats, go for either an energy recharge or attack percent sands, depending on your substats. For the goblet, an attack percent or Electro goblet is viable, depending on your team and weapon. Prioritize crit rate or crit damage on your circlet, depending on your needs.

The recommended weapons for Ryden Shogun include the Engulfing Lightning, a 5-star weapon, which is considered her best weapon. It provides energy recharge and attack percent, making it a fantastic choice. However, a great free-to-play option is The Catch, which can be obtained through fishing and has amazing stats, especially at refinement rank 5. Other notable options include Staff of Homa, Jade Winged-Spear, and Wave Breaker. The weapon rankings may vary depending on energy cost and refinements, so consider these suggestions as a general guide.

Ryden Shogun's Teams

Ryden Shogun is a versatile character who can fit into various team compositions. One of the recommended team setups is a hyper carry team, where Ryden Shogun is the main DPS. This team typically includes an Electro battery support, a Nemo support, and a flex slot for other support options. The choice of characters can vary Based on personal preference, team synergy, and available constellations.

Another team composition is the support/sub DPS team, where Ryden Shogun is used more for her burst damage and support capabilities. This team setup can include characters like Bennett, Xingqiu, Fischl, or even Lisa, who can benefit from Ryden Shogun's energy generation and support buffs. The team composition will depend on the available characters and playstyle preferences.

Ryden Shogun's Constellations

Ryden Shogun's constellations can enhance her abilities and increase her overall damage output. While she is already a powerful character at C0, her second constellation is considered one of the strongest in the game. At C2, Ryden Shogun's Burst will ignore 60% of the opponent's defense, which is an incredible boost to her DPS. Constellations C3 and C5 increase her talent levels and provide additional resolve stacks, further improving her burst damage. C6, on the other HAND, decreases other party members' burst cooldowns by one second with each of Ryden Shogun's attacks. While C2 is highly recommended, Ryden Shogun can still be effective at C0.

DPS Showcase

In a DPS showcase, Ryden Shogun proves her effectiveness as a main DPS character. With the right team composition and build, she can deal massive amounts of damage while providing support to the team. Her Elemental Burst, coupled with her auto attacks infused with Electro, allows for consistent damage output. Whether used in a hyper carry team or as a supportive unit, Ryden Shogun's versatility and damage potential are impressive.

Conclusion

Ryden Shogun is a powerful and versatile character in Genshin Impact. Her kit revolves around her Elemental Burst, which infuses her auto attacks with Electro, providing both damage and energy regeneration for the team. With the right builds and team compositions, Ryden Shogun can excel as a hyper carry main DPS or a support/sub DPS character. Her constellations further enhance her abilities and increase her damage output. Whether you're a fan of her playstyle or looking to optimize your team, Ryden Shogun is a character worth investing in. So, go out there and unleash the Electro might of Ryden Shogun!