Genshin Impact Earth Shaker

Understanding the Genshin Impact Earth Shaker Claymore

The Genshin Impact Earth Shaker is a new 4-star claymore introduced in Genshin Impact’s version 5.0, hailing from Natlan. It’s known as a weapon beloved by the Firethief and can even be seen wielded by Mavuika in some trailers. This weapon stands out because it offers a high Base ATK for a 4-star claymore, paired with a significant ATK% as its secondary stat.

Its passive ability, called “Oath of Qhapaq Nan,” is particularly interesting: after any party member triggers a Pyro-related reaction, the equipping character’s Elemental Skill Damage (DMG) is increased by a certain percentage for 8 seconds. This effect can even activate when the character triggering the reaction isn’t on the field. At Refinement 1, this bonus is 16%, and at Refinement 5, it can boost your Elemental Skill DMG by an impressive 32%. This strong Pyro-focused passive means the weapon practically demands a Pyro character in your team to truly shine.

Why Invest in Earthshaker, Especially for R5?

For new or returning players who might not have many 5-star weapons, the Earthshaker is a highly viable and craftable option. It’s a free-to-play friendly weapon that boosts both ATK and Elemental Skill damage, making it a strong choice for main DPS claymore users whose damage largely comes from their Elemental Skills. Reaching Refinement 5 significantly increases its passive’s Elemental Skill DMG bonus, making the investment worthwhile if you’re planning to use it long-term on a suitable character.

Obtaining the Earthshaker Blueprint

Before you can even think about crafting, you’ll need the weapon’s blueprint. This is an important first step! You can purchase the blueprint from Arlom, the blacksmith located in Natlan’s Stadium of the Sacred Flame. To find Arlom, you can teleport to the Temple: Tablet of Tona and then walk up the stairs to talk to him. Alternatively, there’s a Teleport Waypoint in the northeast; from there, you can walk up and then down two sets of stairs, turn left, and follow the halls to reach Alom.

The blueprint itself requires some regional materials from Natlan: 10 Embercore Flowers, 10 Cacahuatl, and 10 Condessence Crystal. Once you have these, you can buy the blueprint to unlock the crafting recipe at any forge.

Gathering Crafting Materials for Earthshaker (and R5!)

To craft a single copy of the Earthshaker, you’ll need the following materials:

Since your goal is to reach Refinement Rank 5 (R5), you’ll need a total of five copies of the Earthshaker weapon. This means you’ll need to multiply the crafting cost by five. Therefore, for a full R5 Earthshaker, you’ll need:

Farming Condessence Crystal The Condessence Crystal is the specific stone needed for the Earthshaker. The easiest and fastest way to farm Condessence Crystals is by using an interactive map. One popular option is the Genshin Impact Interactive Map . You can simply type “Condessence Crystal” into the search bar, and it will show you all their locations in Fontaine and Natlan. A quick tip from other Travelers is that farming these crystals underwater in Fontaine can be particularly fast and easy.

Obtaining Borderland Claymore Billets Weapon billets, like the Borderland Claymore Billet, are crucial for crafting forgeable weapons. These can be obtained primarily by defeating Natlan’s weekly Trounce Domains. Additionally, if you have other types of claymore billets (like Midlander or Northlander Claymore Billets), you can convert them into Borderland Claymore Billets by combining them with two Dream Solvents. This conversion option is a great way to use up billets you might not need for other weapons.

White Iron Chunks and Mora White Iron Chunks are common crafting materials found throughout Teyvat. You can typically find them in abundance in various regions, especially near mining nodes. Mora, the in-game currency, is acquired through nearly all activities in Genshin Impact, including quests, Ley Line Outcrops, events, and Spiral Abyss.

Gathering Ascension Materials

Once you’ve crafted your Earthshaker copies, you’ll also need to ascend them to maximize their stats. The main ascension materials for Earthshaker are the Blazing Sacrificial Heart’s variants (Terror, Hesitance, Resolve, Splendor). These can be farmed in the Ancient Watchtower domain in Natlan, specifically on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

Other materials required for ascension include Ignited Stone, Ignited Seed of Life, and Ignited Seeing Eye, which are dropped by defeating Avatars of Lava. You’ll also need Sentry’s Wooden Whistles, Warrior’s Metal Whistles, and Saurian-Crowned Warrior’s Golden Whistles, obtainable by defeating Sauroform Tribal Warriors in the Natlan overworld.

Who Earthshaker is Good For: Character Synergy

The Earthshaker is particularly effective for claymore-wielding characters who primarily rely on their Elemental Skill for damage and can consistently trigger Pyro-related reactions. Here’s a breakdown of recommended characters:

Tier	Character	Synergy & Usage	Notes
S-Tier (Amazing)	Kinich	Ideal match due to frequent Burning reactions in his teams	Pulled by player; easily triggers passive
	Navia	Great F2P choice, especially in double Pyro teams	Consistent Pyro reaction procs make full use of passive
	Mavuika	Decent upcoming option for Pyro-reaction teams	Future character expected to frequently trigger Pyro reactions
A-Tier (Good)	Diluc	Pyro Skill-focused kit synergizes with weapon’s passive	Excellent fit for skill-based Pyro damage
	Freminet	Can benefit from passive in Cryo comps with reactions	Works well if reactions are present
	Gaming	Base stats are helpful, but plunge-focused builds reduce passive value	Best paired with Xianyun, though passive isn’t fully utilized
Other Options	Sayu	High Base ATK helps healing; weak synergy with passive	Better as a support weapon; passive not impactful
	Dehya	Can utilize it due to Pyro identity; not optimal	Design suggests Pyro synergy, but not her best option
	Xinyan	Can use it, especially in Pyro-focused builds	Niche synergy, limited by her overall scaling and role

Is Earthshaker Worth Getting?

For new players or those without existing 5-star claymores, Earthshaker is definitely a viable and good investment. It provides strong ATK stats and a significant Elemental Skill damage bonus, especially at higher refinements. However, if you’re a veteran player with access to other strong weapons like Verdict or event weapons such as Ultimate Overlord’s Mega Magic Sword or Melusine, you might find Earthshaker less of a priority. While Earthshaker is effective for ATK-scaling characters, Verdict, for example, can be a better “stat stick” due to its broader utility. It’s often recommended to stick with event weapons if you have them, or choose Earthshaker if it aligns well with the teams you play most often.

In summary, farming for R5 Earthshaker requires dedication to collecting Condessence Crystals, billets, and ascension materials, but the payoff is a powerful craftable weapon that can significantly boost the damage of your Elemental Skill-focused claymore characters, particularly Kinich and Navia, within a Pyro-reactive team composition. Happy farming, Traveler!