Genshin Impact Primordial Jade Cutter

5★ Sword • Limited Weapon
“A blade forged from emerald stone, its sharp edge honed not only for battle, but for an unfulfilled promise.”

I. Weapon Overview

The Genshin Impact Primordial Jade Cutter is a legendary 5★ sword that offers a powerful Crit Rate stat and unique HP-based scaling. Its versatile nature and exceptional substat make it a staple across many sword characters, capable of fitting into both main DPS and hybrid support roles with ease.

II. Passive Effect – Protector’s Virtue

This passive allows characters with either HP-scaling or hybrid mechanics to benefit offensively. Even characters without HP scaling can still use the bonus ATK for meaningful gains.

III. Stats & Aesthetics

Weapon Appearance

• Color: Rich jade green blade, with a glowing emerald hue.
  
• Unascended Form: A golden trail runs down the blade’s flat.
  
• Ascended Form: More radiant glow, refined handle turns fully jade, intricate gold filigree along the edge.
  

The weapon’s polished aesthetic reflects its origin as a gift, repurposed into a tool of power and remembrance.

IV. Lore – The Ungiven Gift

Forged in Liyue’s early days, Primordial Jade Cutter was once meant to be a gift of peace and refinement, but was never delivered due to betrayal and ambition. It became a weapon of regret, tainted by war.

• Originally made for Rex Lapis, it retained its edge through centuries of bloodshed.
  
• A once-close friend questioned its transformation, lamenting its purpose as a weapon rather than a symbol of harmony.
  
• This jade blade, meant for gentle times, cleaved through enemies instead, becoming a legacy of promises left unfulfilled.
  

VII. Recommended Characters

★ Best-in-Slot and Top Users

Character	Usage Notes
Keqing	BiS weapon. CRIT Rate complements her CRIT DMG ascension. Elemental Burst boosts Crit Rate even further. Great for Electro and Physical builds.
Xingqiu	Best option if built as Sub-DPS with sufficient ER from artifacts. Also increases healing from his Max HP-based skill.
Jean	Great for Sub-DPS or Support Jean. Passive bonus supports damage and light healing. Solid pick with flexible builds.
Kaeya	Ideal for Burst Support builds. Boosts Crit Rate and Attack, making it one of his strongest options.
Albedo	Solid pairing, especially when not focused solely on DEF. Allows for increased hybrid performance.
Ayaka	One of her top three weapons, behind Mistsplitter. Great CRIT stat stick and additional ATK from HP.
Bennett	Viable for DPS Bennett builds. Slightly suboptimal as support due to low base ATK affecting his buff scaling.

★ Honorable Mentions

• Kuki Shinobu – Offers offensive scaling with added healing.
  
• Clorinde / Skirk / Chiori – All can benefit from the Crit Rate + flexible ATK scaling depending on their build path.
  
• Traveler (Dendro / Electro) – Solid filler weapon across many builds.
  
• Layla – HP bonus can boost her shield while offering damage scaling.
  

✗ Less Ideal Users

VIII. Comparisons & Weapon Matchups