Skyward Blade is a 5 star sword, part of the Skyward series of 5 star weapons. It has been in Genshin Impact since its release with version 1.0 and is permanently available on Standard and Weapon wishes, occasionally receiving a rateup on the latter. Skyward Blade has a considerable amount of Energy Recharge for its substat, and provides a smattering of buffs upon using Elemental Bursts that greatly improve damage dealing capabilities.
About Skyward Blade
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Sword |
| Secondary Stat | Energy Recharge |
| Refinement Passive | Sky Piercing Fang |
| Region | Mondstadt |
| Series | Skyward Series |
How to get Skyward Blade in Genshin Impact?
Skyward Blade is a 5 Star weapon that is part of the base pool of 5 star weapons. This means there is always a chance of acquiring it on either standard wishes or weapon event wishes. If Skyward Blade is on rate up for the weapon banner, you can guarantee it by charting an ‘Epitomized Path’ for this weapon, which will add a fate point every time you lose a 50/50, guaranteeing you the weapon upon the third five star obtained.
Upgrades
Ascension and Stats
| Ascension Phase | Level | Base ATK | 2nd Stat (Energy Recharge) |
| 0✦ | 1/20 | 46 | 12.00% |
| 20/20 | 109 | 21.20% | |
| 1✦ | 20/40 | 153 | 21.20% |
| 40/40 | 235 | 30.90% | |
| 2✦ | 40/50 | 266 | 30.90% |
| 50/50 | 308 | 35.70% | |
| 3✦ | 50/60 | 340 | 35.70% |
| 60/60 | 382 | 40.60% | |
| 4✦ | 60/70 | 414 | 40.60% |
| 70/70 | 457 | 45.40% | |
| 5✦ | 70/80 | 488 | 45.40% |
| 80/80 | 532 | 50.30% | |
| 6✦ | 80/90 | 563 | 50.30% |
| 90/90 | 608 | 55.10% |
Ascension Materials
| Items Required | Amount |
| Weapon Ascension Materials | |
| Boreal Wolf’s Milk Tooth | 5 |
| Boreal Wolf’s Cracked Tooth | 14 |
| Boreal Wolf’s Broken Fang | 14 |
| Boreal Wolf’s Nostalgia | 6 |
| Common Ascension Materials | |
| Dead Ley Line Branch | 23 |
| Dead Ley Line Leaves | 27 |
| Ley Line Sprout | 41 |
| Slime Condensate | 15 |
| Slime Secretions | 23 |
| Slime Concentrate | 27 |
| Total Mora | 225000 |
Refinements
| Refinement | Effects |
| 1 | Crit Rate increased by 4%. Gains Skypiercing Might upon using Elemental Burst: Increases Movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and Normal and Charged hits deal additional DMG equal to 20% of ATK. Skypiercing Might lasts for 12s. |
| 2 | Crit Rate increased by 5%. Gains Skypiercing Might upon using Elemental Burst: Increases Movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and Normal and Charged hits deal additional DMG equal to 25% of ATK. Skypiercing Might lasts for 12s. |
| 3 | Crit Rate increased by 6%. Gains Skypiercing Might upon using Elemental Burst: Increases Movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and Normal and Charged hits deal additional DMG equal to 30% of ATK. Skypiercing Might lasts for 12s. |
| 4 | Crit Rate increased by 7%. Gains Skypiercing Might upon using Elemental Burst: Increases Movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and Normal and Charged hits deal additional DMG equal to 35% of ATK. Skypiercing Might lasts for 12s. |
| 5 | Crit Rate increased by 8%. Gains Skypiercing Might upon using Elemental Burst: Increases Movement SPD by 10%, increases ATK SPD by 10%, and Normal and Charged hits deal additional DMG equal to 40% of ATK. Skypiercing Might lasts for 12s. |
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. The Skyward Blade is a radiant green color with its bronze-golden handle made of ancient make. Two small ethereal green wings jut out from the sides of its handle
Non-Ascended
Skyward Blade’s handle has a drill at the base and a gemstone floating within the circle of the blade’s handle
Ascended
Skyward Blade begins to shine even brighter than before. The drill at the base of the handle begins to glow green similarly to the blade, and the gemstone at the center starts to shine as well.
Story
The sky-piercing fang.
It once pierced the black-gold scales of the kingdom of the abyss,
and cut the throats of the sons of ancient sinners.
Mondstadt was once threatened by the shadow dragon Durin.
Its jealousy for Mondstadt's prosperity begot evil, poisoning the land.
In those dark days, Mondstadt was surrounded by monsters and barren lands.
Hearing the people's cry for help, the Anemo Archon descended and awoke Dvalin.
Dvalin rode the wind and soared up to the sky, fighting for all life.
Blessed by the Anemo Archon, Dvalin fought the shadow dragon.
Clouds broke, and the sky burned red as if the end of days was upon Mondstadt.
Eventually, Dvalin's blessed fangs pierced through the throat of Durin.
Durin fell, but Dvalin was poisoned by Durin's tainted blood.
Unable to bear the pain, Dvalin fell unconscious.
Even the most learned bards knew not where he slumbered.
Centuries passed, and Dvalin's sacrifice was all but forgotten by Mondstadt.
When Dvalin finally awoke, gone was his friend and the sound of his comforting lyre.
And the ones he once protected now cowered in fear at the sight of him.
Honor reclaimed, poison cleansed,
Ballads shall give back a people's forgotten memory.
A prayer, this sword is. May Dvalin's name be restored.
Trivia
-In the cinematic for the Moonlight Merriment event, the Traveler is seen using the sword in Part II
-Skyward Blade is the only 5 Star Sword to grant an Energy Recharge Substat
-The Skypiercing Might effect persists even when the character is off the field
FAQs
Who uses Skyward Blade the best?
With its sizable amount of Energy Recharge and huge benefits upon using your Elemental Burst, characters like Jean or Bennett are both big fans of Skyward Blade as supportive characters who want to essentially be bursting on cooldown
Is Skyward Blade BiS for anyone?
It is widely considered to be Bennett’s best weapon, between its high base ATK for his Elemental Burst to scale off of and plentiful Energy Recharge in order to use it on cooldown.
Can you still get Skyward Blade?
Yes! It is always available due to being in the baseline pool of 5 star weapons acquirable through wishes. The only method it is unavailable to be rolled in is the Character Event wish banner due to excluding 5 star weapons in its pool.
Final Thoughts
Skyward Blade is admittedly somewhat inferior to its 5 star counterparts in the realm of damage due to its middling base ATK and Energy Recharge substat. However, it is a great option for supportive characters, and provides significant utility that makes it worth investing into with the right characters in tow
