Blackcliff Warbow is a weapon 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 powerful %ATK buff, making it an excellent choice of weapon when facing many enemies.
About Blackcliff Warbow
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Bow |
| Secondary Stat | Crit DMG |
| Refinement Passive | Press The Advantage |
| Region | Liyue |
| Series | Blackcliff Series |
How to get Blackcliff Warbow in Genshin Impact?
Blackcliff Warbow 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 | 44 | 8.00% |
| 20/20 | 119 | 14.10% | |
| 1✦ | 20/40 | 144 | 14.10% |
| 40/40 | 226 | 20.60% | |
| 2✦ | 40/50 | 252 | 20.60% |
| 50/50 | 293 | 23.80% | |
| 3✦ | 50/60 | 319 | 23.80% |
| 60/60 | 361 | 27.10% | |
| 4✦ | 60/70 | 387 | 27.10% |
| 70/70 | 429 | 30.30% | |
| 5✦ | 70/80 | 455 | 30.30% |
| 80/80 | 497 | 33.50% | |
| 6✦ | 80/90 | 523 | 33.50% |
| 90/90 | 565 | 36.80% |
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 |
| Whopperflower Nectar | 10 |
| Shimmering Nectar | 15 |
| Energy Nectar | 18 |
| Total Mora | 150000 |
Refinements
| Refinement | Effects |
| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 27% 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 Warbow is a fierce black and red bow with a sleek intimidating design.
Non-Ascended
Blackcliff Warbow has a very dark shade of red, and slightly above its handle is a dormant red gem
Ascended
The red along the bow’s frame and design begins to shine a brilliant crimson, and the previously dormant gem starts to glow as well
Story
A longbow made from rare blackcliff. Drawing the bow invokes a sound like the wind - a premonition of the final breeze for any target within 100 yards.
With a jet-black body contrasted by blood-red ends, it's cold to the touch without being intimidating. A shot from this bow takes to the skies like a meteor, challenging both wind and thunder.
The house of Yun has long since established itself in Liyue as a family of craftsmen. At the time of this bow's inception, the seventh head of the house, Hui, was well-renowned as a member of the Qixing.
Yun Hui had but one child, a daughter, by the name of Huang. As per family custom, should she marry, her husband would take over as head of the house.
Having been raised by an unyielding martial artist, Huang refused to take this path, and instead took over as the daughter she was, inciting endless gossip amongst the people.
But Yun Huang took control at a hard time.
The continent was troubled. Even the loftiest of peaks and deepest of caves collapsed to a symphony of low roars. The bounty of the earth beneath them became almost unreachable, threatening to bring an end to the legacy of their craft.
One night Yun Huang lay awake unable to sleep, tortured by her worries that her family's name would end with her. Amidst the sorrow that enveloped her, she could do naught but call upon the heavens and pray for celestial intervention in her desperate situation.
It was then that Han Ce, who had long since abandoned his family business and wandered the continent, arrived in the village in his craftsman's attire.
He handed Huang a small wooden box, within which were the prototype plans his father had revised in his later years. He also took out a bow and said: "As the issue arose from Blackcliff, so too shall it end by Blackcliff. It is said that the house of Yun appreciates archery. Should it please you, give this bow a try."
Huang fired an arrow into the sky. It roared across the heavens like angry thunder, as the sound of the bowstring being released reverberated throughout the mountains. As she watched the clouds flow beneath the moon, she knew that her prayer had been answered.
Trivia
-The designs of the Blackcliff Weapons mirrors that of the Prototype series, with the major difference being its color scheme.
-Blackcliff Warbow has the 2nd highest Base ATK out of all the 4-Star Bows at 44 at level 1 and 565 at level 90.
-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 Blackcliff Warbow 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 Warbow?
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. Main DPS Fischl, Childe, and Yoimiya are some characters who can get a lot of mileage out of it.
Is the Blackcliff Warbow 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.
Final Thoughts
With a coveted substat in Crit DMG, an easily stacked passive and respectable base ATK, the Blackcliff Warbow 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!
