Song of Broken Pines was introduced as a featured weapon in version 1.5 alongside Aquila Favlonia in the Epitome Invocation banner. It has the single highest base ATK in the game of any weapon currently available in Genshin Impact and provides large boosts to %ATK and Attack Speed on passive proc. It means that even with its Physical DMG sub stat, it is an extremely attractive option for Main DPS characters. It is considered Eula’s signature weapon and her current BiS.
About Song of Broken Pines
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Claymore |
| Secondary Stat | Physical DMG Bonus |
| Refinement Passive | Rebel’s Banner Hymn |
| Region | Mondstadt |
| Series | Millennial Movement |
How to get Song of Broken Pines in Genshin Impact?
Song of Broken Pines is an event exclusive 5-Star weapon. This means that the only way to obtain this weapon is by wishing on a banner which features this weapon. You can guarantee a Song of Broken Pines 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 (Physical DMG Bonus) |
| 0✦ | 1/20 | 49 | 4.50% |
| 20/20 | 145 | 8.00% | |
| 1✦ | 20/40 | 176 | 8.00% |
| 40/40 | 286 | 11.60% | |
| 2✦ | 40/50 | 317 | 11.60% |
| 50/50 | 374 | 13.40% | |
| 3✦ | 50/60 | 406 | 13.40% |
| 60/60 | 464 | 15.20% | |
| 4✦ | 60/70 | 495 | 15.20% |
| 70/70 | 555 | 17.00% | |
| 5✦ | 70/80 | 586 | 17.00% |
| 80/80 | 648 | 18.90% | |
| 6✦ | 80/90 | 679 | 18.90% |
| 90/90 | 741 | 20.70% |
Ascension Materials
| Items Required | Amount |
| Weapon Ascension Materials | |
| Tile of Decarabian’s Tower | 5 |
| Debris of Decarabian’s City | 14 |
| Fragment of Decarabian’s Epic | 14 |
| Scattered Piece of Decarabian’s Dream | 6 |
| Common Ascension Materials | |
| Heavy Horn | 23 |
| Black Bronze Horn | 27 |
| Black Crystal Horn | 41 |
| Damaged Mask | 15 |
| Stained Mask | 23 |
| Ominous Mask | 27 |
| Total Mora | 225000 |
Refinements
| Refinement | Effects |
| 1 | A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases ATK by 16%, and when Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Whispers. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When you possess four Sigils of Whispers, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" effect for 12s. "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" increases Normal ATK SPD by 12% and increases ATK by 20%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Whispers for 20s. Of the many effects of the "Millennial Movement", buffs of the same type will not stack. |
| 2 | A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases ATK by 20%, and when Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Whispers. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When you possess four Sigils of Whispers, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" effect for 12s. "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" increases Normal ATK SPD by 15% and increases ATK by 25%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Whispers for 20s. Of the many effects of the "Millennial Movement", buffs of the same type will not stack. |
| 3 | A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases ATK by 24%, and when Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Whispers. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When you possess four Sigils of Whispers, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" effect for 12s. "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" increases Normal ATK SPD by 18% and increases ATK by 30%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Whispers for 20s. Of the many effects of the "Millennial Movement", buffs of the same type will not stack. |
| 4 | A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases ATK by 28%, and when Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Whispers. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When you possess four Sigils of Whispers, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" effect for 12s. "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" increases Normal ATK SPD by 21% and increases ATK by 35%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Whispers for 20s. Of the many effects of the "Millennial Movement", buffs of the same type will not stack. |
| 5 | A part of the "Millennial Movement" that wanders amidst the winds. Increases ATK by 32%, and when Normal or Charged Attacks hit opponents, the character gains a Sigil of Whispers. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When you possess four Sigils of Whispers, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" effect for 12s. "Millennial Movement: Banner-Hymn" increases Normal ATK SPD by 24% and increases ATK by 40%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Whispers for 20s. Of the many effects of the "Millennial Movement", buffs of the same type will not stack. |
Availability
| Method | Obtainability |
| Paimon’s Bargains | No |
| Crafting | No |
| Overworld | No |
| Events | No |
| Epitome Invocation | Only if featured |
| 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. Song of Broken Pines is large, measured blade that ornate craftsmanship with its golden guard piece at the base of the blade, the set of five glowing lines that trace and converge into one near the blade’s middle, and its dark blue coloration to go along with its white edges
Non-Ascended
The center of the sword stays a dark blue color, with dull white lines running across the center of the blade starting from the base and riding up the sword.
Ascended
The blade’s center begins to glow in a much brighter light blue hue where the dark blue colors once were, and its white lines greatly increase in brightness as well
Story
There was once a popular folk song that went like this:
"Toss to the bard all the coins you can spare,"
"Give your bouquet to yon maiden so fair,"
"Take wine so bitter it makes the tears flow,"
"Drink to the yesterday now been and gone, and sing for tomorrow that comes with the dawn."
In the land where songs and music carry on the wind, the people have merry yet sensitive souls.
It is said that there were times in history when the tyrant Decarabian and the ruling aristocrats would ban certain chords and tunes,
For discerning people could sense the spirit of resistance that lay behind the music of the bards and singers.
Songs and hymns had also indeed been used before as a way for rebels to communicate.
In the days of the ruling aristocracy, the Church that revered the Anemo Archon was once split in twain by a schism:
On one side stood the clergy, who ate at the lords' table, and overturned the archon's statues with them even as they wrote songs and hymns of praise.
On the other stood the saints, who held no clerical office, and who walked the streets, the wine cellars and the world beyond the walls.
These saints drank cheap moonshine, blessing the slave and the plebeian with the original holy manuscripts that circulated amongst the people and with words that the wind brought to them.
And while they did so, they penned forbidden songs and poetry.
When the gladiator from a foreign land arose together with the re-awakened Anemo Archon and raised the banner of rebellion,
The aged saint known as the Nameless Shepherd mobilized the true adherents of the Church of Favonius.
Together with many others, they spilled their martyred blood upon these emerald fields.
And together, they sang a rallying cry to save the nation, the hitherto-unsung half of that folk song of old:
"Leave the keen steel to those who will give their lives for the fight,"
"Prepare the thieves' gallows,"
"Sharpen your rusted arrows,"
"For when the music sounds, we shoot the beasts down."
Trivia
-Song of Broken Pines is seen wielded by Eula in her character demo, and she is also found with it in official artwork.
-The story told in the lore section suggests Song of Broken Pines’ name references Barbatos and his inevitable return to Mondstadt
-Song of Broken Pines has the highest base ATK of any weapon in the game with 49 at level 1 and 741 at level 90..
FAQs
Is the Song of Broken Pines good for Eula?
It is hands down Eula’s best weapon. The massive base ATK pairs extremely well with her powerful damage ratios on her abilities, she takes advantage of the Physical DMG substat well, and the attack speed buff on its passive means she can get more hits off in the time period of her burst, making it do even more damage
How does Song of Broken Pines’ passive work?
Every Normal or Charged attack within a 0.3 second cool down period will grant a sigil, and at 4 sigils the passive will activate. Do note that it is a *teamwide* buff, meaning it will also apply to your units currently off the field as well as your current on field until. This pairs well with characters like Raiden Shogun who have tight windows of uptime to maximize..
Is Song of Broken Pines BiS for anyone?
It is by far the strongest option in the game for Eula, Razor, and Xinyan was physical damage Main DPS carries. Even for the Claymore users like Diluc who wouldn’t benefit from its substat would still find it desirable thanks to its gigantic base ATK as well as powerful teamwide passive buff.
Final Thoughts
Song of Broken Pines is an incredibly strong weapon from both a pure damage and utility standpoint. Even with its clear focus on synergizing with its signature user in Eula, it brings so much to the table that it is an extremely powerful option on just about any claymore user. Consider yourself very fortunate if you are able to roll this item.
