The Black Sword is a 4 star Sword that can be acquired from the Battle Pass by purchasing the Gnostic Hymn and reaching level 30. It has been available in Genshin Impact since its original release with version 1.0. Black Sword grants one of the most valuable damage stats in the game with its Crit Rate substat while also providing a bonus to Normal and Charged attacks. It is a very well rounded weapon and one of the best 4-star options for sword users around that can function well on just about everyone that can use it.
About The Black Sword
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Sword |
| Secondary Stat | Crit Rate |
| Refinement Passive | Justice |
| Region | N/A |
| Series | Gnostic Hymn Series |
How to get The Black Sword in Genshin Impact?
The Black Sword is a 4 star sword that is attainable by reaching level 30 of the Battle Pass after purchasing the Gnostic Hymn. You can then proceed to select it as your weapon of choice from 5 different options.This is currently the only means of obtaining The Black Sword.
Upgrades
Ascension and Stats
| Ascension Phase | Level | Base ATK | 2nd Stat (CRIT Rate) |
| 0✦ | 1/20 | 42 | 6.00% |
| 20/20 | 109 | 10.60% | |
| 1✦ | 20/40 | 135 | 10.60% |
| 40/40 | 205 | 15.50% | |
| 2✦ | 40/50 | 231 | 15.50% |
| 50/50 | 266 | 17.90% | |
| 3✦ | 50/60 | 292 | 17.90% |
| 60/60 | 327 | 20.30% | |
| 4✦ | 60/70 | 353 | 20.30% |
| 70/70 | 388 | 22.70% | |
| 5✦ | 70/80 | 414 | 22.70% |
| 80/80 | 449 | 25.10% | |
| 6✦ | 80/90 | 475 | 25.10% |
| 90/90 | 510 | 27.60% |
Ascension Materials
| Items Required | Amount |
| Weapon Ascension Materials | |
| Boreal Wolf’s Milk Tooth | 3 |
| Boreal Wolf’s Cracked Tooth | 9 |
| Boreal Wolf’s Broken Fang | 9 |
| Boreal Wolf’s Nostalgia | 4 |
| Common Ascension Materials | |
| Dead Ley Line Branch | 15 |
| Dead Ley Line Leaves | 18 |
| Ley Line Sprout | 27 |
| Slime Condensate | 10 |
| Slime Secretions | 15 |
| Slime Concentrate | 18 |
| Total Mora | 150000 |
Refinements
| Refinement | Effects | |
| 1 | Increases DMG dealt by Normal and Charged Attacks by 20%. | Additionally, regenerates 60% of ATK as HP when Normal and Charged Attacks score a CRIT Hit. This effect can occur once every 5s. |
| 2 | Increases DMG dealt by Normal and Charged Attacks by 25%. | Additionally, regenerates 70% of ATK as HP when Normal and Charged Attacks score a CRIT Hit. This effect can occur once every 5s. |
| 3 | Increases DMG dealt by Normal and Charged Attacks by 30%. | Additionally, regenerates 80% of ATK as HP when Normal and Charged Attacks score a CRIT Hit. This effect can occur once every 5s. |
| 4 | Increases DMG dealt by Normal and Charged Attacks by 35%. | Additionally, regenerates 90% of ATK as HP when Normal and Charged Attacks score a CRIT Hit. This effect can occur once every 5s. |
| 5 | Increases DMG dealt by Normal and Charged Attacks by 40%. | Additionally, regenerates 100% of ATK as HP when Normal and Charged Attacks score a CRIT Hit. This effect can occur once every 5s. |
Availability
| Method | Obtainability |
| Paimon’s Bargains | No |
| Crafting | No |
| Overworld | No |
| Events | Yes (Battle Pass) |
| Epitome Invocation | No |
| 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. The Black Sword is fitting of its name, with a long black blade with a red streak running down along its center.
Non-Ascended
The Black Sword’s silver handle has the appearance of a menacing face where the blade connects to its handle.
Ascended
The silver portions of the sword turn gold while the red outlines running along the sword and its handle now glow a fearsome red, including the “eyes” of the sword.
Story
A blade that thirsts after fresh blood will be awakened by its scent.
Those who possess, wield and nourish it will keep killing. Till even a pure soul is blackened by bloodshed...
There once was a bright white knight, who longed ever for the path of justice.
Clad in burnished armor, a mirror-sheen sword hung from his hip.
Wherever there was injustice, man-eating beast, or fire in the distance,
The Knight would ride up in haste to cut, slash, and pierce.
Following the teachings of the Wolf Pup, who taught him chivalry, justice and swordsmanship,
He cut, slashed and pierced them from head to toe...
Till justice had run its course, and the monster moved no more.
"I began to lose myself in cutting, slashing and piercing."
"When my blade's edge met my foe's flesh, it sent a tingle up my spine."
"Ah, I thought. That must be the feeling of justice getting its due."
"As long as I cut, slash and pierce the evil in this twisted world,"
"Someday, someday, it shall all be cleansed."
"O, foolish knight, slaughter in the name of justice is slaughter still."
"Nay. Slaughter in the name of justice is justice."
Cut. Slash. Pierce. Thus will you see justice done!
Though the white flowers the maidens offer you should be bloodied black, though your sword should no longer gleam bright,
Though your fair countenance should turn hideous, and you should be forced to don an iron mask,
Though those you defend cannot understand you, cease never!
And so, the black-stained knight persisted on his path, pursuing monsters in the name of justice,
Until he came upon an ancient, ruined realm, where he discovered the ultimate injustice...
Trivia
-The Black Sword’s color scheme is similar to that of the Bloodstained Chivalry set
-It is the only 4 star Sword that grants Crit Rate as of version 2.3
FAQs
Is The Black Sword good?
With its extremely valuable Crit Rate substat and passive, The Black Sword is a fantastic 4 star option for many characters across a variety of roles. It makes hitting vital damage ratio breakpoints considerably easier, and by nature of being consistently available via the Battle Pass it is easier to guarantee refining it if you are willing to pay for it.
How does The Black Sword work?
The Black Sword increases your Normal/Charged Attack damage output by 20-40%, and for every critical hit it will heal the on-field character for a % of their total ATK stat.
Is The Black Sword good for Ayaka?
Even if you run 4 piece Blizzard Strayer which inherently grants a large amount of crit, it is still a very good choice for Ayaka thanks to the boost it grants her powerful Normal and Charged attacks, and it means you will virtually be critting on every single attack, meaning you can gear your artifacts to maximize your %ATK and Crit DMG.
Final Thoughts
There are very few weapons in the game that match the broad usage potential that The Black Sword offers thanks to its very desirable Crit Rate substat and strong passive boost to Normal/Charged Attacks. From supportive type characters like Jean to full bore DPS characters like Keqing, It is one of the strongest 4-star sword options available in the game
