Blackcliff Agate is a 4 star Catalyst 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 Warbow grants Crit DMG for its substat and its passive gives its user up to three stacks of a power %ATK buff which makes it an excellent choice of weapon when facing many enemies.
About Blackcliff Agate
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Catalyst |
| Secondary Stat | Crit DMG |
| Refinement Passive | Press The Advantage |
| Region | Liyue |
| Series | Blackcliff Series |
How to get Blackcliff Agate in Genshin Impact?
Blackcliff Agate 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 | |
| Luminous Sands from Guyun | 3 |
| Lustrous Stone from Guyun | 9 |
| Relic from Guyun | 9 |
| Divine Body from Guyun | 4 |
| Common Ascension Materials | |
| Hunter’s Sacrificial Knife | 15 |
| Agent’s Sacrificial Knife | 18 |
| Inspector’s Sacrificial Knife | 27 |
| Divining Scroll | 10 |
| Sealed Scroll | 15 |
| Forbidden Curse Scroll | 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 Agate is a black and red short sword with a thick, wide base, and a small tassel hanging from its handle
Non-Ascended
Blackcliff Longsword has a dormant gemstone slotted near its white center, with its blade a dulled black and red.
Ascended
The red along the blade begins to shine brightly, and the formerly dormant gem lodged in its handle is shining a bright crimson.
Story
A catalyst made from rare blackcliff. It glows when activated and cosmic energy circulates within.
The device is circular with a piece of blood-red Cor Purum fitted in the center. The Cor Purum seems to wax and wane like a crimson moon, growing steadily brighter and then steadily darker in a never-ending cycle.
"The myriad mountains of Tianheng are a trove of a thousand treasures, for deep within the rocks bounteous jade gleams gloriously." This is to say, mining prospered in Liyue under Rex Lapis' rule.
One by one the ore deposits in Mt. Tianheng and the surrounding area would run dry, and the miners would dig further. The result was a network of mine shafts stretching across the region in all directions. At their deepest point, the mines reached all the way to the earth's core.
Slowly, the once-quiet region was beset by increasingly frequent disturbances. With a deep growl, the earth would tremble, causing landslides on the mountains and cave-ins in the mines.
In the night, the aggrieved souls of the innocent who died in the disasters could be heard wailing in the distance.
Then one day, a stranger arrived at Mt. Qingce.
The stranger was dressed in a full-length gown and spoke in an esoteric and eloquent manner. He claimed to be a thaumaturge visiting Liyue on a quest to find two craftsmen by the names of Yun and Han.
Yun Huang, the first daughter of the Yun family, was then resident in Qingce Village. She immediately sent a messenger to fetch Han Ce, first son of master craftsman Han Wu.
The thaumaturge informed them both that in the past, the Yuns and Hans had jointly crafted a catalyst for the thaumaturges of the world.
With unrest now spreading through Liyue, the thaumaturges wished to provide the Yuns and Hans with a piece of crimson Cor Purum, in the hope that it might help the people of Liyue through this troubled time.
On receiving the message, Yun Huang and Han Ce lit the furnace at once and crafted a blackcliff catalyst with the crimson Pur Lapis as its core.
The crimson stone resonated with the ley lines of the earth. A blood-red glow would fade in and out as if to give forewarning of imminent tectonic activity.
Just as the stars guide those who travel by night, so this catalyst was the light that gave safe passage to the people in Liyue through that tumultuous time of landslides and cave-ins. It was placed at the foot of Mt. Tianheng for all to see.
When peaceful days finally returned, the Blackcliff Agate quietly disappeared without a trace, just as had faded the fury of the earth's core.
Trivia
-The designs of the Blackcliff Weapons mirrors that of the Prototype series, with the major difference being its color scheme.
-Yanfei is seen using Blackcliff Agate in her official Character Demo by MiHoYo.
-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 Agate 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 Agate?
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. Ninggaung and Yanfei are both two solid characters for it, as they tend to want to stay on the field for extended period of time, and can therefore make the most of the passive’s abilities.
Is the Blackcliff Agate still available?
Yes, although it may depend on which month it is. At the moment, 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.
Final Thoughts
With a coveted substat in Crit DMG, an easily stacked passive and respectable amounts of base ATK, Blackcliff Agate 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!
