Staff of Homa was introduced as a featured weapon in version 1.3 alongside Wolf’s Gravestone in the Epitome Invocation banner. Being the best in slot for many characters, this weapon is one of the best weapons for DPS polearm characters to date. With Crit Damage as its secondary stat and converting HP into ATK, this weapon is incredibly strong for DPS characters. According to the lore, this weapon is a reminder of the plague and how burning corpses helped purify them, hence causing a decline in the same.
About Staff of Homa
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Polearm |
| Secondary Stat | CRIT DMG |
| Refinement Passive | Reckless Cinnabar |
| Region | Liyue |
| Series | N/A |
How to get Staff of Homa in Genshin Impact?
Staff of Homa is an event exclusive 5 Star weapon and this means that the only way to obtain this weapon is by wishing on a banner which features this weapon. You can guarantee a Staff of Homa by charting an ‘Epitomized Path’ for this weapon, which will add a fate point every time you lose a 75/25 or a 50/50, guaranteeing you the weapon upon the third five star obtained.
Upgrades
Ascension and Stats
| Ascension Phase | Level | Base ATK | Secondary Stat (CRIT DMG) |
| 0 | 1/20 | 46 | 14.40% |
| 20/20 | 122 | 25.40% | |
| 1 | 20/40 | 153 | 25.40% |
| 40/40 | 235 | 37.10% | |
| 2 | 40/50 | 266 | 37.10% |
| 50/50 | 308 | 42.90% | |
| 3 | 50/60 | 340 | 42.90% |
| 60/60 | 382 | 48.70% | |
| 4 | 60/70 | 414 | 48.70% |
| 70/70 | 457 | 54.50% | |
| 5 | 70/80 | 488 | 54.50% |
| 80/80 | 532 | 60.30% | |
| 6 | 80/90 | 563 | 60.30% |
| 90/90 | 608 | 66.20% |
Ascension Materials
| Items Required | Amount |
| Weapon Ascension Materials | |
| Grain of Aerosiderite | 5 |
| Piece of Aerosiderite | 14 |
| Bit of Aerosiderite | 14 |
| Chunk of Aerosiderite | 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 | HP increased by 20%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 0.8% of the wielder's Max HP. When the wielder's HP is less than 50%, this ATK bonus is increased by an additional 1% of Max HP. |
| 2 | HP increased by 25%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 1% of the wielder's Max HP. When the wielder's HP is less than 50%, this ATK bonus is increased by an additional 1.2% of Max HP. |
| 3 | HP increased by 30%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 1.2% of the wielder's Max HP. When the wielder's HP is less than 50%, this ATK bonus is increased by an additional 1.4% of Max HP. |
| 4 | HP increased by 35%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 1.4% of the wielder's Max HP. When the wielder's HP is less than 50%, this ATK bonus is increased by an additional 1.6% of Max HP. |
| 5 | HP increased by 40%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 1.6% of the wielder's Max HP. When the wielder's HP is less than 50%, this ATK bonus is increased by an additional 1.8% of Max HP. |
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 |
Story
To cleanse by fire all that is impure, to allow the impurities to rise with the flames unto the all-accommodating high heavens.
These rites would see fresh tinder lit during the rainy seasons, and wolf smoke would arise from those fires as prayers for blessings and the defeat of evil.
These blazing rituals were especially commonplace during that ancient period of strife.
For the dreams and delusions of the silent corpses of gods would produce evil miasmas,
Snatching away the citizens who were no longer theirs, and those who never were theirs also.
Then, a merciful doctor heard a whisper from within the flame as fierce as the red sunset,
From within the crackling and snapping of withered grass.
"Only an unbound flame can purify the filth of this world."
"Lift up this scarlet firewood. With it, you shall repel every demon."
So the doctor took up that devilishly red staff, igniting all that was impure.
Those who have passed, unable to bear deep sadness, but who have since become shrouded by ill karma and calamity,
They shall be reduced to ashen butterflies in this flame, and receive relief from their misfortunes and hurts.
As for the doctor who lit those countless flames, legend has it that they, too, were reduced to smoke in the shape of a lovely butterfly.
Though these rites have been forgotten over time and with the coming of peace,
Those with fire in their hearts can still hear these whispered words from flickering flames when they find themselves faced with an imposing darkness:
"Only an unbound flame can purify this world."
Trivia
- Staff of Homa was used to purify the bodies by setting it on flames during the plague by Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. This is further supported by the fact that Homa is a Hindu ritual which provides offerings to the fire.
- Hu Tao is seen holding this weapon in her official character Demo "Hu Tao: Let the Living Beware".
- Although not presented as his signature weapon nor being related to him based on lore, Zhongli wields this weapon during his Story Quests.
FAQs
Who is the Staff of Homa best for?
Staff of Homa is the BiS weapon for Hu Tao and in some cases, Zhongli. It has perfect synergy with these characters, especially Hu Tao who gets amplified CRIT DMG from this weapon as well as an HP boost. The refinement passive of this weapon also benefits her and has perfect synergy with her ascension passive.
Can I still get the staff of Homa?
If it is not featured on the Weapons Banner ‘Epitome Invocation’, it is impossible to obtain Staff of Homa.
Should you get Staff of Homa?
Staff of Homa is an incredible weapon and arguably one of the best weapons in the game. With incredibly high CRIT DMG secondary stat and insane yet simple passive, this weapon suits almost every DPS polearm character.
Final Thoughts
Staff of Homa is a weapon that you should always pull for if you can afford to do it. It is the only DPS polearm you will ever need. Although there might be better alternatives out there, it is hard to think of places where the Staff of Homa is not useful for a DPS character. It will be a go-to polearm for many characters but the downside is that upon obtaining this weapon, to maximize the damage output of the weapon, one must play around the passives of the weapon. This means that the character might have to stay at low health. This can always be played around and the weapon is strong even without triggering the passive, making it an incredible choice nonetheless.
