Raiden Shogun | Genshin Impact Character Wiki 2026
Raiden Shogun, also known as the Electro Archon Ei and her puppet vessel the Shogun, reigns as Inazuma’s eternal ruler and one of Teyvat’s most formidable characters. This 5-star Electro Polearm user excels as both a hypercarry main DPS and battery support, delivering devastating Burst damage while recharging her entire team’s Ultimate abilities. Her complex lore intertwines divine ambition, personal tragedy, and the philosophical pursuit of “Eternity,” making her one of Genshin Impact’s most narratively rich characters.
Released in Version 2.1 (October 2021), Raiden maintains SS-tier status through Version 6.2, consistently dominating Spiral Abyss leaderboards with her coordinated Burst attacks and universal energy utility. Her signature weapon, Engulfing Lightning, and Emblem of Severed Fate artifact set define the modern Electro meta, powering teams from National variants to Hypercarry showcases.
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Character Profile & Lore
Dual Identity: Ei and the Shogun
Raiden Shogun represents a unique duality: Ei, the original Electro Archon who survived the Archon War, and the Shogun, her infallible puppet designed to maintain Inazuma’s Eternity. After losing both her twin sister Makoto (the original Baal) and her friend Sara’s father during cataclysmic events 500 years ago, Ei retreated into the Plane of Euthymia—a mental realm where she simulated countless scenarios to perfect her ideal of unchanging governance.
The Vision Hunt Decree, Ei’s controversial policy confiscating Visions to prevent human ambition from challenging Eternity, sparked Inazuma’s civil unrest and the Traveler’s rebellion. Through her Story Quests (Imperatrix Umbrosa Chapter), players witness Ei’s transformation from isolationist deity to compassionate ruler, ultimately dismantling the Shogun puppet’s absolute authority while retaining her divine combat prowess.
Personality & Voice Lines
Ei embodies stoic nobility tempered by profound loss. Her Japanese voice acting captures samurai elegance, while English lines like “The state of a nation is governed by Virtue” reflect classical philosophy. Notable quotes include:
“In the end, we are all bound by Eternity.”
“Resolve is meaningless without action.”
Her constellation Imperatrix Umbrosa (Dark Shogun) symbolizes eclipsed ambition, visually represented by her flowing purple robes and Musou no Hitotachi sword stance.
Base Stats & Scaling
Level 90 Base Stats:
- HP: 13,348
- ATK: 327 (scales primarily with Burst)
- DEF: 794
- Ascension Stat: Energy Recharge +38.4%
Raiden’s kit scales Burst damage through ATK, CRIT, and Electro DMG Bonus, with Energy Recharge enabling frequent rotations. Her Elemental Skill generates Musou Isshin stacks, converting Normal Attacks into coordinated attacks dealing 5% of Burst DMG each.
Talents & Combat Mechanics
Elemental Skill: Transcendence: Baleful Omen (Origin)
Raiden descends with thunderous judgment, dealing Electro AoE DMG based on her Talent level and generating 1 Musou Isshin stack (max 3 stacks, 18s duration). At max stacks, her Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, and Plunging Attacks transform into coordinated attacks:
Musou Isshin Attack Formula:
textDamage = Burst DMG Multiplier × (1 + CRIT DMG) × ATK% Scaling
Each stack increases Normal Attack speed by 10%, enabling rapid 5-hit combos dealing 25% of Burst talent damage total.
Energy Generation: Skill generates 20 Energy + 3 Energy per stack consumed, totaling 29 Energy at max stacks—critical for Burst uptime.
Elemental Burst: Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu
Cost: 90 Energy (mitigated by ER scaling)
Raiden unleashes Musou no Hitotachi, her divine sword technique, dealing massive Electro DMG in a frontal line while entering the Musou Isshin state for 7 seconds. During this window:
- On-field Coordinated Attacks: Normal Attacks become ranged Electro slashes dealing 5% of Burst DMG each (up to 25% total across 5 hits)
- Resolve Stacks: Nearby party members gain Resolve stacks (max 60), increasing ATK by 0.288% per stack and refunding 1 Energy per stack upon Burst activation
- Off-field Battery: Burst refunds 1 Energy per Resolve stack to all party members when activated
Resolve Scaling Example (60 stacks):
- Team ATK Bonus: +17.28%
- Energy Refund: 60 Energy total (15 per character)
1st Ascension Passive: Wishes Unnumbered
Burst DMG scales with Energy Recharge beyond 100%:
textBurst DMG Bonus = (ER - 100%) × 0.25% [Max 80% at 420% ER]
This passive transforms Raiden into a hybrid scaler, rewarding ER investment without sacrificing damage. At 250% ER, she gains 37.5% Burst DMG—equivalent to a 5-star CRIT weapon.
4th Ascension Passive: Enlightened One
Increases party Burst DMG by 30% during Musou Isshin state, stacking multiplicatively with other buffs. Enables National and Hypercarry team viability.
Talent Priority: Burst (9/9/9) > Skill (8/8/8) > Normal Attack (1)
Optimal Builds
Artifact Set: Emblem of Severed Fate (4-Piece)
2-Piece: +20% Energy Recharge
4-Piece: Burst DMG +25% of ER (max 75% bonus)
Emblem synergizes perfectly with Raiden’s ER scaling, converting battery stats into personal damage. Alternative: Thundering Fury 4-piece for Overload teams (niche).
Main Stats:
| Slot | Priority |
|---|---|
| Flower | HP (Fixed) |
| Plume | ATK (Fixed) |
| Sands | Energy Recharge or ATK% |
| Goblet | Electro DMG Bonus |
| Circlet | CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate (1:2 ratio) |
Substat Priority: ER > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > EM
Target Stats (Level 90):
- ER: 250-300% (320% with Engulfing Lightning)
- CRIT Rate: 60-70%
- CRIT DMG: 180-220%
- ATK: 2500-3000
Weapons
| Rank | Weapon | Substat | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S+ | Engulfing Lightning (Sig.) | ER +55.1% | ER scaling + team ER infusion |
| S | Staff of Homa | CRIT DMG +66% | HP scaling boosts survivability |
| A+ | Primordial Jade Winged-Spear | CRIT Rate +44.1% | Perfect CRIT ratio |
| A | The Catch (Free) | ER +45.9% | F2P BiS; rivals 5-stars |
| A- | Favonius Lance | ER +61.3% | Team battery; requires CRIT |
Engulfing Lightning reigns supreme, providing 80% ER infusion to the on-field character and guaranteeing Burst uptime across all team comps.
Team Compositions
Hypercarry: Raiden / Sara / Kazuha / Bennett
Rotation: Bennett Burst → Sara Skill/Burst → Kazuha Skill/Burst → Raiden Skill (3 stacks) → Burst → Normal Attacks (7s)
Damage: 2.0-2.5M per 20s rotation; 300k+ per Musou Isshin hit
National Variant: Raiden / Xiangling / Xingqiu / Kazuha
Replaces Bennett with Xingqiu for Vaporize triggers. Raiden’s Burst enables Xiangling’s Pyronado uptime through energy refunds.
Overvape: Raiden / Xiangling / Bennett / Kazuha
Classic composition leveraging Overloaded reactions. Kazuha’s VV shred amplifies both Electro and Pyro damage.
Flex Slots: Zhongli (shields), Jean (healing + VV), Fischl (budget battery)
Constellations
| C# | Name | Effect | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0 | N/A | Full kit | Baseline |
| C2 | Steelbreaker** | Reduces enemy Electro RES by 20% during Burst | ★★★★ Essential |
| C4 | Pledge of Propriety | After Burst, restores 18 Energy + 0.18% ER per stack | ★★★★ Battery upgrade |
| C6 | Wishbearer** | Burst ignores 60% DEF; +50% CRIT DMG vs. shielded enemies | ★★★★★ Hypercarry enabler |
Recommendation: C0 viable; C2 transforms performance; C6 reserved for whales.
Ascension & Talent Materials
Boss Material: Storm Beads (Thunder Manifestation)
Local Specialty: Amakumo Fruit (Seirai Island)
Enemy Drops: Handguard series (Samurai, Nobushi)
Weekly Boss: Tears of Thunder (Raiden Shogun herself)
Talent Books: Transience series (Tenryou Commission Domain)
Story Quests & Events
Imperatrix Umbrosa Chapter (Act I: “The Path to Paradise Lost”, Act II: “Transient Dreams”) explores Ei’s isolation, the Shogun’s creation, and Inazuma’s political intrigue. Completing both quests unlocks the Musou Isshin sword skin and reveals connections to Scaramouche’s backstory.
Signature Event: “Omnipresence Over Mortals” banner featured alongside Kujou Sara, establishing Raiden’s meta dominance.
Combat Performance & Meta Analysis
Raiden clears Floor 12 Spiral Abyss at C0 with F2P weapons, scaling exponentially with investment. Her Musou Isshin state deals 1.2M+ damage across 7 seconds against single targets, while coordinated attacks shred mob packs.
Strengths:
- Universal battery for all team comps
- Scales with ER investment (no bad builds)
- Ignore enemy DEF/scaling (C6)
- Perfect for Overworld, Domains, and Abyss
Weaknesses:
- Vulnerable during Skill ramp-up
- Hydro/Electro RES enemies counter hard
- Expensive constellations for maximum potential
As Version 7.0 approaches with Snezhnaya content, Raiden’s Electro application positions her favorably against anticipated Cryo-heavy enemies via Superconduct and Electro-Charged reactions.
Raiden Shogun embodies Genshin Impact’s pinnacle of character design—mechanically flawless, narratively profound, and eternally relevant. Whether powering National teams or headlining hypercarry showcases, the Electro Archon leads Teyvat into the future with thunderous authority.