Raiden Shogun Complete Build Guide

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Raiden Shogun Complete Build Guide

Overview

Raiden Shogun is a 5-star Electro Polearm character who excels as both a burst DPS and team battery. Her Elemental Burst deals massive AoE damage while regenerating energy for the entire team.

Best Artifact Sets

1. Emblem of Severed Fate (4pc) - Best in Slot

  • 2pc: Energy Recharge +20%
  • 4pc: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. Maximum 75% bonus.
  • Why: Perfect synergy with Raiden's kit as she stacks ER naturally

2. Alternative Options

  • 2pc Emblem + 2pc +18% ATK (Gladiator/Shimenawa)
  • 2pc Emblem + 2pc Thundering Fury

Main Stats Priority

Piece Main Stat Notes
Sands Energy Recharge / ATK% ER if below 250%, ATK% if above
Goblet Electro DMG Bonus Always
Circlet Crit Rate / Crit DMG Balance to 1:2 ratio

Substat Priority

  1. CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG (aim for 60:120 or better)
  2. ATK%
  3. Energy Recharge (200-250% total recommended)
  4. Flat ATK

Weapon Rankings

  1. Engulfing Lightning (5★) - Best in Slot, 30.6% ER + passive
  2. Staff of Homa (5★) - Higher damage ceiling
  3. The Catch R5 (4★) - Free & Excellent, 12% Burst DMG + 6% Crit Rate
  4. Skyward Spine (5★) - Good ER weapon
  5. Favonius Lance (4★) - For pure support builds

Talent Priority

  1. Elemental Burst (Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu)
  2. Elemental Skill (Transcendence: Baleful Omen)
  3. Normal Attack (lowest priority)

Team Compositions

Raiden National (Most Popular)

  • Raiden + Xingqiu + Xiangling + Bennett
  • Rotation: Bennett Q/E → Xiangling Q/E → Xingqiu Q/E → Raiden E → Q

Raiden Hypercarry

  • Raiden + Sara C6 + Kazuha + Bennett
  • Maximum burst damage showcase team

Raiden Aggravate

  • Raiden + Nahida + Kazuha + Zhongli
  • Quicken reaction boosts Electro damage