Battle Pass Weapons in Genshin Impact: Complete Guide
Battle Pass (BP) weapons are among the best 4-star options in Genshin Impact thanks to their high base stats, strong passives and universal availability through the Gnostic Hymn upgrade. These weapons often outperform standard 4-star gacha alternatives and provide reliable builds for both early and late-game players. Each BP weapon covers a specific combat role, making the set extremely flexible across multiple characters and team compositions.
The Black Sword (Sword)
The Black Sword focuses on Crit Rate and strengthens Normal and Charged Attack damage. Its passive also heals the user on hit, making it ideal for sustained on-field DPS roles. Sword characters who rely on continuous attack strings benefit the most from this weapon.
Best users: Keqing, Ayaka (freeze hybrid), Kamisato Ayato, Kaeya, Albedo (on-field builds).
Deathmatch (Polearm)
Deathmatch provides an exceptional Crit Rate substat and a passive that boosts ATK and DEF depending on the number of nearby enemies. This weapon excels in both single-target and multi-target combat, making it one of the most versatile polearms in the game.
Best users: Raiden Shogun (non-ER builds), Xiao, Hu Tao (alt option), Rosaria, Xiangling (crit scaling builds).
Serpent Spine (Claymore)
Serpent Spine is widely considered the strongest BP weapon thanks to its powerful stacking passive that increases damage dealt while reducing damage taken. The Crit Rate substat makes it even more valuable for claymore DPS characters.
Best users: Itto, Eula, Diluc, Razor, Dehya (DPS setups), Noelle (hybrid crit builds).
Solar Pearl (Catalyst)
Solar Pearl offers Crit Rate and a passive that boosts both Skill and Burst damage when using Normal Attacks, and vice versa. This synergizes extremely well with characters who rotate abilities frequently.
Best users: Ningguang, Yanfei, Klee (alt), Nahida (non-EM build), Barbara (DPS meme builds).
The Viridescent Hunt (Bow)
The Viridescent Hunt includes Crit Rate and an AoE suction passive that creates a small vortex after hitting enemies with Normal or Charged Attacks. This crowd-control utility is useful for bow DPS characters and helps maintain enemy grouping.
Best users: Yoimiya, Fischl (on-field), Childe (hybrid), Ganyu (alt for utility), Tighnari (substitute).
Which BP Weapon Should You Choose?
The best choice depends entirely on your roster. Serpent Spine and Deathmatch are generally considered the strongest overall, offering consistent Crit Rate and high damage output. Solar Pearl provides top-tier value for on-field catalysts, while The Black Sword and Viridescent Hunt excel in specific character niches.
Players should select weapons based on future plans as well—BP weapons scale very well with refinements, making long-term investment worthwhile.
Conclusion
Battle Pass weapons remain some of the strongest 4-star options in Genshin Impact, combining excellent stat spreads with powerful passives. Whether you need a main DPS weapon, a polearm for quick-swap characters or a versatile bow for ranged units, the BP arsenal offers reliable, high-performance solutions for nearly any team composition.