7 Best Weapons For Zhongli In Genshin Impact (2023)

Zhongli is the Geo archon of Liyue and is universally considered one of the best Support characters you can have on your team. Players who are lucky enough to pull Zhongli should try out his various fun builds, whether as a nuke, a shielder, or a sub-DPS.

Zhongli is a polearm user who specializes in the Geo element and provides his team with powerful shields, a Res debuff, and a powerful meteor, all of which scale with his maximum HP. This makes him an ideal character to build as a tank or a burst character. So without further delay, let’s get into the top 7 weapons that will help your Zhongli reach his full potential.

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Wavebreaker’s Fin 7/7

• Lvl 90 Base ATK: Attack +620
• Lvl 90 Bonus Stat: ATK +13.8%
• For every point of the entire party’s combined maximum Energy capacity, the Elemental Burst DMG of the character equipping this weapon is increased by 0.12%. A maximum of 40% increased Elemental Burst DMG can be achieved this way.

If you can load your team with energy recharge, then the Wavebreaker’s Fin might be the 4* polearm for you. Being a 4* already makes it more accessible than most of the highest-tier weapons, and its buffs, while niche for Zhongli, makes for fun Nuker builds.

The weapon skill scales off energy capacity and provides a sizeable buff to your Elemental Burst damage. Not only this, but the weapon has one of the highest Attack increases in the game despite being a 4*. This will allow Zhongli’s elemental burst to wipe the field and is ideal for players who enjoy watching large numbers pop up on their screens.

Skyward Spine 6/7

•  Lvl. 90 Base ATK: Attack +674
•  Lvl. 90 Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge +36.8% 
• Increases CRIT Rate by 16% and increases Normal ATK SPD by 12%. Additionally, Normal and Charged Attack hits on enemies have a 50% chance to trigger a vacuum blade that deals 100% of ATK as DMG in a small AoE. This effect can occur no more than once every 2s.

Premium 5* banner weapons are pretty tricky to get, but if you possess the Skyward Spine, it can be an excellent option for your Zhongli.

The energy recharge sub-stat will allow you to quickly stack up energy and cycle in his powerful Elemental Burst. Not only this, but the weapon has a very high base Attack value which will help increase all your damage as a Support or sub-DPS character.`

The Catch 5/7

• Lvl. 90 Base ATK: Attack +510
• Lvl. 90 Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge +45.9%
• “Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 32% and Elemental Burst CRIT Rate by 12%.”

If you are someone who finds the idea of frequently dropping giant devastating meteors onto your enemies very appealing, then the catch is possibly the best free-to-play option for you. Acquiring it and taking it to max refinement requires a lot of fishing, but it is ultimately worth it.

The catch provides one of the game’s most potent energy recharge increases, making it ideal for cycling your Elemental Burst consecutively. Not only this, but it also increases your Elemental Burst damage and crit rate. This means your meteors will consistently do big damage numbers with the right artifacts equipped.

Black Tassel(Best Support Free To Play Option) 4/7

• Lvl. 90 Base ATK: Attack +354 
• Lvl. 90 Bonus Stat: HP +46.9%
• “Increases DMG against slimes by 80%.” -Weapon Refinement 5

Most of you will be very familiar with this 3* weapon and might even be surprised to see its placement here. The black tassel is a straightforward weapon to obtain. This makes it very easy to R5 if you want to demolish any slimes in your path. 

The Black Tassel is a reasonably underutilized weapon that most players will ignore due to the HP% sub-stat. However, increased HP is exactly what Zhongli likes due to his HP% scalings. Thus, we would like to recommend it as the best option for Zhongli for free-to-play players who lack alternatives.

The Primordial Jade Winged-Spear 3/7

• Lvl. 90 Base ATK: Attack +674
• Lvl. 90 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate +22.1%
• On a hit, it increases ATK by 3.2% for 6s. Max 7 stacks. This effect can only occur once every 0.3s. While possessing the maximum possible stacks, DMG dealt is increased by 12%.

Now we talk about the premium 5* weapons touted in the community as the best for their raw performance. This 5* banner weapon is intended for players seeking a raw DPS increase without any nonsense. It has many powerful attack buffs that combine to ensure that your Zhongli inflicts the maximum damage as a sub-DPS.

The ATK increase and Crit Rate increase are both quite appealing for obvious reasons, as they enhance all the damage you deal. What helps make this weapon even better is that Zhongli’s essential skill and multi-hit attacks will constantly charge your weapon stacks, allowing you to utilize this powerful 5* weapon to its maximum potential.

Calamity Queller 2/7

• Lvl. 90 Base ATK: +741
• Lvl. 90 Bonus Stat: ATK +16.5%
• Gain a 12% Elemental DMG Bonus. Obtain Consummation for the 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.

Next up, we have another 5* weapon that is popular for the ridiculous amount of flat damage it can provide. If you’re lucky enough to have it, then the Calamity Queller is an ideal weapon for Zhongli as a sub-DPS.

The weapon provides him with a highly potent attack buff that few other weapons can rival. Not only this, but the Attack damage stacking passive is ideal for Zhongli as you swap characters, and his Elemental Skill charges your stacks. These stacks can be utilized by your main DPS, proving to be a deadly combo on most enemies.

Staff of Homa 1/7

• Lvl. 90 Base ATK Attack +608
• Lvl. 90 Bonus Stat CRIT DMG +66.2%
• HP increased by 20%. Additionally, it provides an ATK Bonus based on 0.8% of the wielder’s Max HP. When the wielder’s HP is less than 50%, this ATK Bonus is increased by 1% of Max HP.

The Staff Of Homa is a premium 5* polearm that is quite well known among the community. It is everyone’s favorite premium polearm of choice. This is one of the best weapons for Zhongli to build due to its powerful attack and skill.

It provides a 20% HP increase that is ideal for Zhongli and has one of the highest flat Attack values paired with the HP% scaling attack bonus. It is a perfect offensive and defensive tool for Zhongli, who receives the best of both worlds as a Support and sub-DPS.

Final Thoughts

That concludes our list of the seven best weapons for Zhongli in Genshin Impact. Finding the appropriate polearm for a Support character who scales off HP is difficult but we hope this guide helps you understand the requirements of different Zhongli builds. Good luck raising your Geo Archon.