Blackcliff Pole is a 4 Star Polearm that is available as part of Paimon’s Bargains in the Starglitter Exchange. It has been available since Genshin Impact’s release and it alternates months of availability with the Royal series of weapons in the shop. Blackcliff Pole grants Crit DMG for its substat, and its passive gives its user up to three stacks of a powerful %ATK buff which makes it an excellent weapon when facing many enemies.
About Blackcliff Pole
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Polearm |
| Secondary Stat | Crit DMG |
| Refinement Passive | Press The Advantage |
| Region | Liyue |
| Series | Blackcliff Series |
How to get Blackcliff Pole in Genshin Impact?
Blackcliff Pole is purchasable from the Starglitter Exchange for 24 Masterless Starglitter. The weapon series available in the Starglitter Exchange varies, with the shop rotating between the Royal Series and the Blackcliff Series of weapons. You can only attain a maximum of 3 of each weapon type per month cycle.
Upgrades
Ascension and Stats
| Ascension Phase | Level | Base ATK | 2nd Stat (CRIT DMG) |
| 0✦ | 1/20 | 42 | 12.00% |
| 20/20 | 109 | 21.20% | |
| 1✦ | 20/40 | 135 | 21.20% |
| 40/40 | 205 | 30.90% | |
| 2✦ | 40/50 | 231 | 30.90% |
| 50/50 | 266 | 35.70% | |
| 3✦ | 50/60 | 292 | 35.70% |
| 60/60 | 327 | 40.60% | |
| 4✦ | 60/70 | 353 | 40.60% |
| 70/70 | 388 | 45.40% | |
| 5✦ | 70/80 | 414 | 45.40% |
| 80/80 | 449 | 50.30% | |
| 6✦ | 80/90 | 475 | 50.30% |
| 90/90 | 510 | 55.10% |
Ascension Materials
| Items Required | Amount |
| Weapon Ascension Materials | |
| Mist Veiled Lead Elixir | 3 |
| Mist Veiled Mercury Elixir | 9 |
| Mist Veiled Gold Elixir | 9 |
| Mist Veiled Primo Elixir | 4 |
| Common Ascension Materials | |
| Mist Grass Pollen | 15 |
| Mist Grass | 18 |
| Mist Grass Wick | 27 |
| Recruit’s Insignia | 10 |
| Sergeant’s Insignia | 15 |
| Lieutenant's Insignia | 18 |
| Total Mora | 150000 |
Refinements
| Refinement | Effects |
| 1 | After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 12% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others. |
| 2 | After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 15% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others. |
| 3 | After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 18% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others. |
| 4 | After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 21% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others. |
| 5 | After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 24% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others. |
Availability
| Method | Obtainability |
| Paimon’s Bargains | Yes |
| Crafting | No |
| Overworld | No |
| Events | No |
| Epitome Invocation | No |
| Wanderlust Invocation | No |
| Character Event Wish | No |
Appearance
Each weapon has two forms, one when it is initially summoned and another once it has reached a certain level of ascension. Once this occurs, the weapon will undergo a change in its design. Blackcliff Pole is a sleek black and red polearm with an asymmetrical two pronged spearhead.
Non-Ascended
Blackcliff Pole’ shaft is a blend of black and red, and where its spearhead attaches, a three sided symbol appears
Ascended
The coloration of Blackcliff Pole turns dramatically brighter, and the symbol near the spearhead begin to glow a bright red color
Story
A sharp-tipped polearm wrought from rare blackcliff. It zaps through the air like lightning, unimpeded by the wind.
Made in Blackcliff crystal from head to tip, the body is inlaid with red jade stones for decoration.
Viewed in the moonlight, the swirling of blood-red light can be discerned within.
Liyue master craftsman Han Wu had a son with his first wife. The son's name was "Han Ce, the Cold and Calculating." Cold, because his father wished him to be cool-headed and rational. Calculating, because his father wished him to be precise in his craft, that he might inherit the family business.
But Han Ce had other ambitions. During his days as a student, Han Ce idled away his study time on martial arts fiction, while spending his free time practicing the art of the polearm up in the mountains. He was consumed by the desire to become a martial nomad, roaming the world with his pole for protection.
When he scoured the lands in search of Aerosiderite, he sought not the rare ore itself but the thrill of adventure. And when he ascended the highest peaks to commune with the adepti, he desired not the wisdom of the sages but the tale of his travels.
Han Ce cared not for the flames of the furnace and the working of weaponry. His father scolded him, but it was to no avail. Eventually, Han Ce left home one day without bidding his father farewell.
In his later years, Han Wu was involved in a mining accident that profoundly changed his temperament. Han Ce caught wind of the ordeal and hurried home to see his father, traveling through the night.
Previously hot-tempered and never short of something to say, Han Wu was now calm and quiet. He no longer held any animosity towards his son for his reluctance to take over the forge.
Finally, the father and son grew close for the first time in their lives. Han Ce was ashamed of his past actions, but knew not how to redeem himself.
Several years later, Han Wu breathed his last. Thus ended the life of a master craftsman of a generation. Per his father's will, Han Ce retrieved an archive of weapon designs from the study - they were the fabled prototypes.
The archive was sealed inside a wooden chest along with a letter addressed to Han Ce.
"To my dear son, Han Ce. The world is vast and filled with many marvels. May you always see the wonder in the world, wherever your journey takes you."
The designs were covered in comments penned by his father.
Han Ce was overjoyed at the sight and proceeded to peruse them all night long.
As Han Ce stepped outside the door of the study at the first light of dawn, he watched in wonder as a meteorite fell from the sky. It crashed down right before him in front of the Han residence, landing perfectly vertical.
A host of emotions flooded Han Ce's heart. Tears both of joy and sorrow streamed down his face as he cried, "The heavens have spoken! The heavens have spoken!"
Han Ce took the pitch-black aerosiderite and added it to the blackcliff that remained in the forge. Following his late father's designs to the letter, he crafted a pointed pole with a sharp tip that shimmered like ice and a body hard as bedrock.
Han Ce could have traveled the world with this trusty weapon in hand, but he chose not to. For Han Ce vowed that starting that day, never again would the flames of the furnace die out, and never again would the working of weaponry cease.
Trivia
-The designs of the Blackcliff Weapons mirrors that of the Prototype series, with the major difference being its color scheme.
-The Blackcliff series of weapons is one of two available weapons that have been available using Starglitter since the release of Genshin Impact, with the other being the Royal series.
FAQs
Is the Blackcliff Pole good?
With its Crit DMG substat, it is a very desirable weapon for damage focused characters in hitting significant Crit breakpoints, and its high availability via the starglitter exchange makes it a reasonable option to shoot for should you have the resource to do so. It does struggle in situations where there aren’t many small enemies to take advantage of its passive like big, single targets such as bosses and the like.
Who are some of the best users of Blackcliff Pole?
Characters who are going to be out on the field doing damage and killing enemies will get the most out of its stacking %ATK passive, and will be able to sustain it longer than others. Xiao and Rosaria are two examples who stand out in this regard, and they greatly benefit from the Crit DMG substat as it pairs well with their high innate crit thanks to their kits.
Is the Blackcliff Pole still available?
Yes, although it may depend on which month it is. Currently, the weapons in the Starglitter Exchange switch out on a monthly basis, and rotate between the Royal and Blackcliff series of weapons. However, this is subject to change at any time, so keep an eye out.
Final Thoughts
While it’s Base ATK leaves a little to be desired, with a substat in Crit DMG that is greatly important for damage dealing purposes and an easily stacked passive, the Blackcliff Pole is a very solid, consistent option for damage focused characters. It also has the benefit of being relatively easy and consistent to attain, being available in the shop at routine, set times. It is very much worth the investment if you have the resources early on!
