Pocket Grimoire is a catalyst that is a direct upgrade to the Apprentice's Notes. This weapon was part of the game’s launch and does not have any secondary stats or passives. According to the lore, this weapon is a study material required to pass a magic exam. It is now rendered obsolete due to the revised version, Magic Guide, being published.
About Pocket Grimoire
| Rarity | ⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Catalyst |
| Secondary Stat | Not Available |
| Refinement Passive | Not Available |
| Region | Not Available |
| Series | 2-Star Series |
How to get Pocket Grimoire in Genshin Impact?
Unlike most other weapons, the weapons of this series can not be obtained through wishing on any banner. Instead, you can obtain them by opening Common/Exquisite chests or by checking the right Inspect slots. You can also buy it from Wagner, Master Zhang and Hajime for 600 Mora.
Upgrades
Ascension and Stats
| Ascension Phase | Level | Base ATK | Secondary Stat (N/A) |
| 0 | 1/20 | 33 | - |
| 20/20 | 80 | - | |
| 1 | 20/40 | 91 | - |
| 40/40 | 139 | - | |
| 2 | 40/50 | 151 | - |
| 50/50 | 174 | - | |
| 3 | 50/60 | 186 | - |
| 60/60 | 209 | - | |
| 4 | 60/70 | 220 | - |
| 70/70 | 243 | - |
Ascension Materials
| Items Required | Amount |
| Weapon Ascension Materials | |
| Tile of Deccarabian’s Tower | 1 |
| Debris of Deccarabian’s City | 4 |
| Fragments of Deccarabian’s Epic | 1 |
| Common Ascension Materials | |
| Heavy Horn | 6 |
| Black Bronze Horn | 8 |
| Damaged Mask | 5 |
| Stained Mask | 7 |
| Total Mora | 35,000 |
Refinements
This Weapon, much like others of this series, can not be refined as it does not have any passive abilities. The game does not allow you to refine it.
Availability
| Method | Obtainability |
| Paimon’s Bargains | No |
| Crafting | No |
| Overworld | Chests, Inspect Points, Wagner, Master Zhang, Hajime |
| Events | No |
| Epitome Invocation | No |
| Wanderlust Invocation | No |
| Character Event Wish | No |
Story
A manual on magic that is popular amongst students, it is portable enough to fit into one's pocket.
It has been stripped of the lengthy descriptions of principles and voluminous exercises. All that is left now is exam content.
Currently obsolete due to the revisions made in the 12th edition of the Magic Guide.
Trivia
- Pocket Grimoire is the only 2 Star claymore in the game as of now.
- Pocket Grimoire is a direct upgrade to Apprentice's Notes.
FAQs
What are Pocket Grimoire used for Genshin?
Pocket Grimoire is generally used by players upto AR 20, when they are generally new to the game. Since it is a direct upgrade to the current weapon and due to the lack of variety in options of weapons due to lesser amounts of gacha pulls, this will be a good alternative to Apprentice’s Notes.
What does the Pocket Grimoire do in Genshin?
Pocket Grimoire is a weapon for newer players of Genshin Impact and it helps your Catalyst Characters deal damage. The damage increases upon being upgraded but you can also use it as fodder for upgrading other weapons.
How do you get a Pocket Grimoire in Genshin?
Pocket Grimoire is fairly common in Genshin Impact. You can obtain them from certain inspection points or from opening common or exquisite chests from all over Teyvat. If you want a guaranteed Pocket Grimoire, you can buy it from Wagner, Master Zhang and Hajime, the blacksmiths of each region, for 600 Mora.
Final Thoughts
Pocket Grimoire is the only 2 Star catalyst available in the game. It is a direct upgrade to Apprentice’s Notes, making this just as useless. This is further supported by the fact that all of the weapons of this series share a striking resemblance to the ascended forms of the 1 Star Series. Apart from the significant Base ATK increase, this weapon is just as useless due to its lack of secondary stats and refinement passives.
