Is Lion’s Roar Good in Genshin Impact? Let’s Unpack This Sword!
Wondering if the Lion’s Roar is worth it in Genshin Impact? You’re in the right spot. We will explore this four-star sword, determine who benefits from it, and decide if it’s a suitable weapon for your team.
Lion’s Roar Weapon Overview
Let’s get familiar with the Lion’s Roar. This four-star sword offers flexibility. It features decent Base ATK and a strong ATK% substat. For those still getting the hang of Genshin, this sword is ideal for characters who damage relies on Attack stats. The usual attack-focused characters.
Where can you acquire this weapon? Lion’s Roar is in the Standard Wish “Wanderlust Invocation,” available anytime. It also appears in all Character and Weapon Event Wishes. Keep wishing, and it may roar into your inventory!
Lion’s Roar on Specific Characters
Now, who actually benefits from using Lion’s Roar? Here we’ll find out who it works well for. Spoiler: it’s not just for anyone. Nevertheless, it can be surprisingly effective for the right characters.
Keqing
For Keqing mains, Lion’s Roar is often considered her best four-star weapon. It’s a significant advantage! The sword boosts Keqing’s damage against Electro-affected enemies. In an Electro-charged team, this sword makes her Electro attacks very powerful. Just ensure enemies are affected by Electro!
Ayato
Ayato, known for Hydro, also benefits from Lion’s Roar. While it might not be his top choice, it works well in specific team setups. Don’t overlook ATK contributions! Lion’s Roar can enhance his damage.
Ayaka
For Cryo queen Ayaka, Lion’s Roar delivers serious damage. Especially with her Cryo battery in her team, it shines brightly! The ATK bonus ramps up her Normal and Charged Attacks, which is critical for her damage output. Lion’s Roar bolsters Ayaka’s potential.
Xingqiu
Xingqiu, the Hydro support, can also use Lion’s Roar effectively! Some knowledgeable players advocate for it. The extra damage is valuable. In teams with Raiden Shogun, energy problems may be lessened. More damage, less energy stress—that’s a winning combination!
Jean
Jean, the Dandelion Knight! Is Lion’s Roar suitable for her? It’s mentioned that there are “brilliant heals” related to Traveler’s handy sword. However, it seems there may be a confusion since Lion’s Roar isn’t known for healing. Jean’s healing scales with ATK, which Lion’s Roar provides. So it indirectly aids her healing a bit! It gives Jean a helpful ATK boost for damage and some support capability.
Kuki Shinobu
Kuki Shinobu, the electrifying healer! Lion’s Roar shines for her too. It raises her Attack and boosts damage against Electro-affected enemies. As Kuki often applies Electro effects and excels in Electro teams, Lion’s Roar’s passive proves useful for enhancing damage output.
Bennett
Bennett is a lucky buffer! Can Lion’s Roar benefit him? Technically, yes—but it’s only decent. It may not be the best option since it focuses on Physical DMG%, which isn’t Bennett’s main focus. Bennett prefers ATK% buffs for his team. He shines as a support character. Weapons like “Sacrificial Sword” or “Sapwood Blade” are better for him.
Clorinde
Clorinde, an upcoming Electro character! Lion’s Roar fits her well. Its bonus against Electro-affected enemies matches perfectly with Clorinde’s abilities. We’ll see her whole kit to confirm it, but on paper, Lion’s Roar can be a good fit!
Kazuha
Kazuha, the Anemo wanderer! Is Lion’s Roar useful here? Yes! It provides advantages against bosses or enemies with elemental shields. It enhances damage from Kazuha’s elemental skills. The sword has high base ATK and grants an ATK bonus based on Crit Rate for more damage potential.
Qiqi
Qiqi, the zombie healer! Can she benefit from Lion’s Roar too? Yes! It offers better stats and damage % paired with Electro or Pyro teammates. Most teams feature many Electro or Pyro characters today! Use Lion’s Roar to boost Qiqi’s damage while she heals. Yet, there may be better swords for focused healing builds.
Lion’s Roar vs. Other Weapons
Lion’s Roar has its merits, but how does it compare to other swords? Let’s evaluate how it stands against general alternatives for some discussed characters.
Keqing
For Keqing, let’s examine the weapon rankings:
- Mistsplitter Reforged (5-star): Keqing’s top-tier weapon. It’s a damage powerhouse with excellent crit stats. If it’s available, use it.
- Aquila Favonia (5-star): A strong choice for physical Keqing builds with high base attack and physical damage bonuses.
- Black Sword (4-star): A reliable battle pass option with crit rate and healing utility.
- Harbinger of Dawn (3-star): Surprisingly effective, especially when staying above 90% HP to keep its passive active.
Ayaka
For maximizing Ayaka’s Cryo damage, weapon choices matter:
- Mistsplitter Reforged: Ayaka’s signature weapon giving her the best damage boost.
- Black Sword (4-star): The best four-star choice obtained through the Battle Pass with good stats.
Bennett
For Bennett, Energy Recharge remains critical:
- Sacrificial Sword: Excellent for resetting Elemental Skill cooldowns to maintain energy generation.
- Sapwood Blade: A craftable option that improves Energy Recharge; easy to obtain.
Xingqiu
Xingqiu must maintain his rain swords:
- Sacrificial Sword (4-star): Vital for resetting Elemental Skill cooldowns to help generate Hydro more consistently.
Kazuha
Kazuha has numerous weapon options based on build:
- Freedom Sworn: Kazuha’s signature weapon. Ideal choice for his support role if available.
- Primordial Jade Cutter: A 5-star crit weapon that ensures a balance of damage and survivability.
- Mistsplitter Reforged: Surprisingly effective in a damage-focused build with elemental bonuses.
- Xiphos’ Moonlight: A 4-star weapon boosting Elemental Mastery while providing energy recharge based on Kazuha’s EM.
- Iron Sting: A craftable 4-star weapon increasing Elemental Mastery; solid and easily obtainable.
- Toukabou Shigure: A limited-time 4-star weapon with Elemental Mastery; worth using if available.
- Sacrificial Sword: Useful for generating energy, though not primarily intended for him.
- Dark Iron Sword:A 3-star weapon with Elemental Mastery.
- Surprisingly good for budget EM builds.
Qiqi
For Qiqi, her healing and Cryo application are critical:
- Sacrificial Sword (4-star): Maximizes healing and Cryo use by resetting her Skill cooldown. Important for consistent healing and activating the Ocean-Hued Clam artifact set.
- Prototype Rancour (4-star): Ideal for a physical damage Qiqi build, making her more of an on-field damage dealer.
- Aquila Favonia (5-star): A strong 5-star choice that increases Qiqi’s attack and physical damage. This makes her a solid on-field damage dealer, though not her usual role.
Harbinger of Dawn
Now, let’s compare Lion’s Roar with the strong 3-star sword:
- Lion’s Roar vs. Harbinger of Dawn: If Lion’s Roar is at refinement rank 1 (R1), a refinement rank 5 (R5) Harbinger of Dawn may offer better damage. This is true if you maintain HP above 90% with a shielder or healer. But if you’ve refined Lion’s Roar, it likely surpasses Harbinger of Dawn.
Lion’s Roar Mechanics
The main mechanism of Lion’s Roar: it boosts damage against foes affected by Electro or Pyro. Understanding when to use it is key. Team composition is crucial! Pair it with characters that reliably use Electro or Pyro for the damage boost.
Lion’s Roar (Real Life)
Genshin Impact is fun, but did you know about real lion roars? Fascinating, right? Here are facts about lion roars:
- Lions produce the loudest roar of all big cats! Very loud.
- A lion’s roar can reach 114 decibels at close range (one meter away). That’s like being next to a jet engine!
- You can hear a lion’s roar from five miles away. Picture hearing that at night!
- Lions roar for many reasons: marking territory, communicating with their pride, and intimidating rivals. It’s how they claim their space!
- They use various roars to send different signals. A roaring language!
- Why are they so loud? Lions have unique vocal folds that are square-shaped. This design creates powerful vibrations with less effort. Amazing, right?
- Fun fact: big cats that roar (like lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars) cannot purr. It’s one or the other.
Lions vs. Other Animals
Lions are the kings of the jungle, right? Let’s see how they compare to other creatures:
Tigers
Surprise! Tigers might be the strongest big cat. They are faster and more agile than lions, capable of bringing down prey double their size. They can sprint up to 65km/h in short bursts. Kings might be lions, but tigers are powerhouses.
Humans
Honestly, a human versus a lion? It’s not a fair fight. “A human lacks strength to battle a lion, or outrun one.” Unless you have weapons, keep your distance from lions.
Surviving a Lion Attack
Hopefully, you won’t need this info, but just in case you encounter an aggressive lion, here’s survival advice:
- Fight back! Target the head and eyes. Hit weak spots and keep fighting.
- Once you fend off the lion, get help quickly. Lion attacks can be dangerous.
Lion’s Weakness
Even the jungle king has flaws:
- Lions lack many natural predators, except humans. Yep, we pose the greatest threat to lions.
- “Lions face threats from humans who hunt them and invade their habitats.” Habitat loss and hunting endanger lions. Let’s appreciate and protect these majestic animals in Genshin and the real world!
So, is Lion’s Roar useful in Genshin Impact? The answer is “it depends!” With the right characters and team compositions, especially those using Electro or Pyro, Lion’s Roar can be a solid four-star weapon. Consider your character’s build, team synergy, and other weapon choices before unleashing the roar!
