Eye of Perception is a 4-Star Catalyst that is a part of the base lineup for weapons acquirable on various banners. It has been in Genshin Impact since its initial version 1.0 release. It grants a substat of %ATK, and its passive ability is a chance on Normal and Charged Attack to fire a Bolt of Perception that can bounce between enemies for significant damage. It is a solid choice for catalyst users constantly attacking on the field.
About Eye of Perception
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Catalyst |
| Secondary Stat | ATK% |
| Refinement Passive | Echo |
| Region | Liyue |
| Series | N/A |
How to get Eye of Perception in Genshin Impact?
Eye of Perception is 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 2021-10-13. 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 (ATK) |
| 0✦ | 1/20 | 41 | 12.00% |
| 20/20 | 99 | 21.20% | |
| 1✦ | 20/40 | 125 | 21.20% |
| 40/40 | 184 | 30.90% | |
| 2✦ | 40/50 | 210 | 30.90% |
| 50/50 | 238 | 35.70% | |
| 3✦ | 50/60 | 264 | 35.70% |
| 60/60 | 293 | 40.60% | |
| 4✦ | 60/70 | 319 | 40.60% |
| 70/70 | 347 | 45.40% | |
| 5✦ | 70/80 | 373 | 45.40% |
| 80/80 | 401 | 50.30% | |
| 6✦ | 80/90 | 427 | 50.30% |
| 90/90 | 454 | 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 |
| Damaged Mask | 10 |
| Stained Mask | 15 |
| Ominous Mask | 18 |
| Total Mora | 150000 |
Refinements
| Refinement | Effects |
| 1 | Normal and Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to fire a Bolt of Perception, dealing 240% ATK as DMG. This bolt can bounce between opponents a maximum of 4 times. This effect can occur once every 12s. |
| 2 | Normal and Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to fire a Bolt of Perception, dealing 270% ATK as DMG. This bolt can bounce between opponents a maximum of 4 times. This effect can occur once every 11s. |
| 3 | Normal and Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to fire a Bolt of Perception, dealing 300% ATK as DMG. This bolt can bounce between opponents a maximum of 4 times. This effect can occur once every 10s. |
| 4 | Normal and Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to fire a Bolt of Perception, dealing 330% ATK as DMG. This bolt can bounce between opponents a maximum of 4 times. This effect can occur once every 9s. |
| 5 | Normal and Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to fire a Bolt of Perception, dealing 360% ATK as DMG. This bolt can bounce between opponents a maximum of 4 times. This effect can occur once every 8s. |
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.
Eye of Perception is a Catalyst with a purple center and two black blocks acting as the frame to hold it in place
Non-Ascended
The center of the Eye is a dull purple color, and the blocks have silver linings running along its frame
Ascended
The center of the eye begins to shine a much brighter purple, and the linings along the blocks turn a bright gold color
Story
A beauteous item fashioned from rare natural glaze.
Legend has it that the Eye of Perception was once upon a time as bright, clear, and smooth as a lake's surface, but became dulled over the passage of many years.
Folk records claim that on a still night, one can hear it make soft noises.
Sometimes it sounds like a mild breeze, other times like a flowering spring.
They say that the Eye was an adeptus's heirloom that was passed down in Liyue and eventually found its way into the Yun family.
Now one day, Yun was strolling about in the mountains, and there they happened to meet an exorcist named Huang, who had come to consult with the adepti.
Yun spoke with Huang enthusiastically and at length, gifted the Eye to Huang. When Huang frantically declined, Yun said this with a smile:
"This pearl is nature's very quintessence. Only one whose heart is clear can use it."
Thanking Yun, Huang took the Eye and wore it on his person, and slowly made his way towards Liyue. Along the way, neither rain nor wind impeded him.
As one who sought after the path of the adepti, Huang wandered the land without rest. Thus, he would often be at the market to buy water and food.
The harbor-side streets were a morass of humanity. Yet Huang walked among them as if idle, and was never taken advantage of. Some were curious: how could this bookish exorcist take to the city like a fish to water, and never miss a step?
When asked, he replied: "This Eye trembles at wickedness, and helps me see which hearts are true."
This Eye could reveal human hearts, though no one knows how it worked, causing many to fall back on folktales to explain it.
Some say that at midnight, you can dimly hear it call out like a mild breeze, or like spring water flowing between scattered stones.
Both are reminiscent of the murmuring of demons that feed on wicked thoughts, a common feature of the parables once told by mothers to their children in days long gone.
Trivia
-Eye of Perception has the lowest base ATK of any of the 4-star catalyst at 41 at level 1 and 454 at level 90.
-Mona is seen using Eye of Perception in her MiHoYo’s Collected Miscellany series.
-Eye of Perception was formerly owned by an adeptus.
FAQs
Is the Eye of Perception good?
It is somewhat niche in its potential application due to how its passive only works for on field attacks, meaning supportive characters don’t get the greatest value out of it. It also has rather poor base ATK, although its %ATK substat does help mitigate this in ways.
Who are some of the best users of Eye of Perception?
Ningguang and Yanfei are two clear optimal users, with their kits demanding they be on the field in order to maximize their value , allowing them to constantly be proccing Eye of Perception’s passive.
Is Eye of Perception still available?
Yes! As one of the 4-star weapons originally available it is always a potential item to be wished for on any of the major banner. To maximize your chance of acquiring it consider rolling on the Epitome Invocation when it is on rate up!
Final Thoughts
Eye of Perception is a decent 4-star Catalyst option for on field Catalyst damage dealers who can maximize its powerful passive procs and sizabile %ATK boost. While there are certainly better options especially for specific character, it is still worth investing into if you lack other potential options.
