Dragon’s Bane is a 4-Star Polearm that can be attained via wishes and it has been in Genshin Impact since its original release with patch 1.0. It is attainable in all available methods of wishing.With a substat of Elemental Mastery and a passive that massively increases damage to Pyro/Hydro infused targets, Dragon’s Bane is an excellent weapon for characters who will frequently proc Vaporize reactions. For this reason it is one of the top 4-Star options for characters like Xiangling or Hu Tao.
About Dragon’s Bane
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Polearm |
| Secondary Stat | Elemental Mastery |
| Refinement Passive | Bane of Flame and Water |
| Region | Liyue |
| Series | Bane Series |
How to get Dragon’s Bane in Genshin Impact?
Dragon’s Bane is a 4-Star Polearm available within all main methods of wishing. It is always available on the Standard Wish Wanderlust Invocation as well as any Character Event Wishes, Beginner Banners, and Weapon Event Wishes. It has frequently been put on rate-up on the Weapon Event Wish banner, most recently on 11-24-2021. A 4-Star item is always guaranteed every 10 rolls, so be on the lookout on rateups to maximize your chance of getting it!
Upgrades
Ascension and Stats
| Ascension Phase | Level | Base ATK | 2nd Stat (Elemental Mastery) |
| 0✦ | 1/20 | 41 | 48 |
| 20/20 | 99 | 85 | |
| 1✦ | 20/40 | 125 | 85 |
| 40/40 | 184 | 124 | |
| 2✦ | 40/50 | 210 | 124 |
| 50/50 | 238 | 143 | |
| 3✦ | 50/60 | 264 | 143 |
| 60/60 | 293 | 162 | |
| 4✦ | 60/70 | 319 | 162 |
| 70/70 | 347 | 182 | |
| 5✦ | 70/80 | 373 | 182 |
| 80/80 | 401 | 201 | |
| 6✦ | 80/90 | 427 | 201 |
| 90/90 | 454 | 221 |
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 |
| Divining Scroll | 10 |
| Sealed Scroll | 15 |
| Forbidden Curse Scroll | 18 |
| Total Mora | 150000 |
Refinements
| Refinement | Effects |
| 1 | Increases DMG against opponents affected by Hydro or Pyro by 20%. |
| 2 | Increases DMG against opponents affected by Hydro or Pyro by 24%. |
| 3 | Increases DMG against opponents affected by Hydro or Pyro by 28%. |
| 4 | Increases DMG against opponents affected by Hydro or Pyro by 32%. |
| 5 | Increases DMG against opponents affected by Hydro or Pyro by 36%. |
Availability
| Method | Obtainability |
| Paimon’s Bargains | No |
| Crafting | No |
| Overworld | No |
| Events | No |
| Epitome Invocation | Yes |
| Wanderlust Invocation | Yes |
| Character Event Wish | Yes |
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. Dragon’s Bane has a long red handle that three fourths of the way up has two grey helixing dragons that meet near the base of the weapon’s spearhead, a piercing silver with black coloration at its center.
Non-Ascended
The handle of Dragon’s Bane is a dull crimson and a jewel located at the base of the spearhead lays dormant
Ascended
The coloration of Dragon’s Bane’s handle glows to a brighter shade of red. The dormant jewel at the base of the spearhead begins to glow brilliantly, and red can now be seen in the center of the spearhead that was once all black
Story
Rumored to be a legendary polearm of Liyue.
The polearm features a dragon motif that runs from handle to tip.
It used to have a dragon-shaped wooden sheath,
but now it no longer needs to contain its might.
It shall pierce through anything that stands in its way.
It is said that when Kunwu forged this Pole, he used a dragon's spine for the haft and a dragon's claw for the tip.
Hence the weapon's body is unbreakable, while its tip is sharp beyond compare — and gleams with a dragon's malice.
There once was a dragon slayer of unimaginable strength and courage, who defied the ocean's wrath and fought fiercely against the monstrosities it harbored within.
Many years after the dragon slayer had disappeared without a trace, the hopeless sound of a dragon's cry could still be heard resounding throughout the ocean.
The dragon slayer became an urban legend. In the end, both the legend and the dragon-slaying polearm were lost.
Freed at last from the shackles of its past, it displayed the full force of its ferocity once and for all, as if to mark the dragon's return to the ocean where it belonged.
Trivia
-Xiangling is seen wielding Dragon’s Bane in her character demo
-Yunjin also uses Dragon’s Bane in her official art
-Dragon’s Bane is one of only two polearms that has an Elemental Mastery substat, the other being the Kitain Cross Spear.
FAQs
Who are the best users for Dragon’s Bane?
Xiangling and Hu Tao are two of the clear standouts with the item, assuming they are used in a team centered on reactions. Xiangling’s Elemental Burst hits numerous times over the course of its duration and paired with a Hydro applier, like Xingqiu or Childe, means that there is constantly a stream of boosted Vaporize reactions. The same logic applies for Hu Tao.
Is Dragon’s Bane anyone’s BiS?
For Xiangling, it is virtually tied for her best 4-Star option alongside The Catch, although it falls behind both Engulfing Lighting and the Staff of Homa. It is Hu Tao’s BiS for 4-Star weapons, although it is inferior to Staff of Homa on her as well.
How does Dragon’s Bane work?
As long as the target is afflicted by either Hydro or Pyro, ALL damage inflicted onto the target will gain the stated % damage bonus on its passive. This means constantly reapplying the specified elements is important, and why it is typically used in Pyro/Hydro based teams looking to constantly proc Vaporize.
Final Thoughts
Dragon’s Bane is very strong in reaction centric comps, with its large bundle of Elemental Mastery substat and damage boosting passive. This does make it somewhat narrow in terms of use cases though, as EM as a stat is very dependent on the character and team composition in terms of how much you’ll get out of it. Still, used properly it is very much a good option for a 4 Star weapon and don’t be afraid to invest in it if you have the proper characters to utilize it well..
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