Vortex Vanquisher was introduced as a featured weapon in version 1.1 alongside the Unforged in the Epitome Invocation banner. Vortex Vanquisher has an %ATK substat as well as a passive that grants increased Shield Strength and provides an ATK boost that grows stronger if the character is shielded. It is an excellent weapon for compositions that have ample shielding.
About Vortex Vanquisher
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Polearm |
| Secondary Stat | ATK% |
| Refinement Passive | Golden Majesty |
| Region | Liyue |
| Series | Liyue Series |
How to get Vortex Vanquisher in Genshin Impact?
Vortex Vanquisher 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 Vortex Vanquisher 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 (CRIT DMG) |
| 0✦ | 1/20 | 42 | 12% |
| 20/20 | 109 | 21.20% | |
| 1✦ | 20/40 | 135 | 21.20% |
| 40/40 | 205 | 30.90% | |
| 2✦ | 40/50 | 231 | 30.90% |
| 50/50 | 266 | 35.70% | |
| 3✦ | 50/60 | 292 | 35.70% |
| 60/60 | 327 | 40.60% | |
| 4✦ | 60/70 | 353 | 40.60% |
| 70/70 | 388 | 45.40% | |
| 5✦ | 70/80 | 414 | 45.40% |
| 80/80 | 449 | 50.30% | |
| 6✦ | 80/90 | 475 | 50.30% |
| 90/90 | 510 | 55.10% |
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 | |
| Fragile Bone Shard | 23 |
| Sturdy Bone Shard | 27 |
| Fossilized Bone Shard | 41 |
| Treasure Hoarder Insignia | 15 |
| Silver Raven Insignia | 23 |
| Golden Raven Insignia | 27 |
| Total Mora | 225000 |
Refinements
| Refinement | Effects |
| 1 | Increases Shield Strength by 20%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 4% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield, this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%. |
| 2 | Increases Shield Strength by 25%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 5% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield, this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%. |
| 3 | Increases Shield Strength by 30%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 6% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield, this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%. |
| 4 | Increases Shield Strength by 35%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 7% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield, this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%. |
| 5 | Increases Shield Strength by 40%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 8% for 8s. Max 5 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s. While protected by a shield, this ATK increase effect is increased by 100%. |
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. Vortex Vanquisher is a lengthy black and brown spear with a massive silvery brown spearhead.
Non-Ascended
Vortex Vanquisher has a pitch black shaft with brownish and orange markings which is fitting for a weapon centered around the Geo element.
Ascended
The spearhead of Vortex Vanquisher changes color into a much darker shade of brown, and its shaft lightens up slightly in color.
Story
This was an ancient time, when ships sailed alongside sea monsters.
In those days, Liyue Harbor was not at peace, not from those creatures from the deep.
They say that a great shadow once dwelt within the oceanic abyss. With great vortexes and whirlpools it would smash even the strongest of ships, and drag its prey down into the sunless depths. They also say that a divine island would emerge from the sea, rainbow-clad and fog-shrouded...
All who are fortunate enough to set foot on that island will find treasures buried for time incalculable.
Still others say that this island is a great monster in a threadbare torpor.
Most legends that pass between sailors and skippers are such bizarre ones as these. But there is one story that they all believe. They believe that Rex Lapis had once wielded a spear that pierced the rainbow, pinning the churning vortex that had once terrorized the oceans in the center of the deep sea.
Legends have it that since then, one can often see dolphins and whales congregate about that patch of ocean, singing.
Some hold that they mourn for the God that they revered, and sing many a winding dirge for it.
Others claim that they do so in awe of Rex Lapis' great power, that he could indeed pierce the rainbow's arc and bring them down the sun.
But folk legend also holds this,
That one day, the vortex, consigned to a dead stillness by the Lord of Geo's divine spear, will once again begin to wake.
When the wind once again brings the stench of the depths onshore, that will be the omen of a hurricane as large as a nine-headed hydra.
Who, then, will be able to subdue That Which Lies in the Deep?
Trivia
-Zhongli wields Vortex Vanquisher in his official art.
-Although it was recently replaced with Staff of Homa, he also wielded it within his Character Trial.
FAQs
Can you still get the Vortex Vanquisher?
Vortex Vanquisher is an event exclusive 5 Star weapon, meaning it is only available on the Epitome Invocation banner when it is on rate up. It is rumored to be available in the 2nd banner of version 2.4, so be on the lookout for it!
Is Vortex Vanquisher good?
Vortex Vanquisher provides a massive amount of pure %ATK in teams where the user is being shielded. This makes it an attractive option for damage heavy characters, assuming you are still able to hit important Crit Rate/DMG breakpoints without a Crit Rate/DMG weapon to assist you.
Who are some of the best users of Vortex Vanquisher?
Zhongli and Thoma stand out as its best users, having some of the most powerful shielding in the game to maximize the benefit of its powerful passive.
Final Thoughts
Vortex Vanquisher does have a great dependency on shielding needed in order to maximize its effect, or else it is rather lackluster compared to its competition in the 5-star category. If its conditions are met however, it is a fine weapon and worth investing into should you fall into possession of one!
