Shenhe is a new character who can play as a powerful sub-DPS and supporter in your team. Her best weapon is the new polearm Calamity Queller in Genshin Impact 2.4. But you can use other weapons for her if you can't obtain this weapon. Check out the best Genshin Impact Shenhe weapon choices for her sub-DPS and supporter role here.

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I. Best Weapons For Genshin Impact Shenhe

The best roles of Shenhe in your Genshin team are sub-DPS and supporter. Then, the recommended weapons for these functions are not similar. Here are the best weapon for Shenhe's sub-DPS and supporter build in Genshin Impact 2.4.

Shenhe Best Weapons
Genshin Impact Calamity Queller is the best weapon for Shenhe.

#1. Best Weapons For Sub-DPS Build

You need to give Shenhe a pure ATK bonus in sub-DPS build. There are some polearms that have impressive ATK bonus for this role of Shenhe.

Polearm Status How To Get
Calamity Queller
  • Base DMG: 49 - 741;
  • ATK bonus: 3.6% - 16.5%;
  • Rate: 5 stars.
 Epitome Invocation weapon wish banner from Jan 5th to 25th, 2022.
Vortex Vanquisher
  • Liyue Series;
  • Base DMG:46 - 608;
  • ATK bonus: 10.8% - 49.6%;
  • Rate: 5 stars.
 Two Epitome Invocation weapon wish banners from:

  • Dec 1st - 22nd, 2020;
  • Jan 25th - Feb 15th, 2022.
Wavebreaker's Fin
  • Watatsumi Series;
  • Base DMG: 45 - 620;
  • ATK bonus: 3% - 13.8%;
  • Rate: 4 stars.
 Epitome Invocation weapon wish banner from Nov 2nd to 23rd, 2021.

The best artifact set to match these weapons for this build includes 2 pieces of Gladiator's Finale and 2 pieces of Shimenawa's Reminiscence. This build gives her insane bonuses for Cryo DMG.

Wavebreakers Fin
Wavebreaker's Fin is a beautiful choice for the ATK bonus.

#2. Best Weapons For Supporter Build

Shenhe can be also a strong supporter with an insane Cryo burst. So, you need to use a weapon with great Energy Recharge for this character. Here are the best weapons for her Cryo burst.

Polearm Status How To Get
Calamity Queller
  • Base DMG: 49 - 741;
  • Elemental Burst DMG +20%;
  • Rate: 5 stars.
 Epitome Invocation weapon wish banner from Jan 5th to 25th, 2022.
Engulfing Lightning
  • Inazuma Series;
  • Base DMG: 46 - 608;
  • Energy Recharge: 12% - 55.1%;
  • Rate: 5 stars.
 Epitome Invocation weapon wish banner from Sep 1st to 21st, 2021.
Skyward Spine
  • Mondstadt Series;
  • Base DMG: 48 - 674;
  • Energy Recharge: 8% - 36.8%;
  • Rate: 5 stars.
 Epitome Invocation weapon wish banner from Jul 21st to August 10th, 2021.
The Catch
  • Base DMG: 42 - 510;
  • Energy Recharge: 10.0% - 45.9%;
  • Rate: 4 stars.
 Purchase from Ako's Sake Vessel at Inazuma Fishing Association shop. Use Raimei Angelfish, Rusty Koi, and Golden Koi to exchange for this weapon.

Noblesse Oblige is the best artifact set for this build. The Exile also gives Shenhe a great Energy Recharge bonus. If you cannot get 5-star weapons from these weapon wish banners, try to exchange fishes for The Catch.

Genshin Impact New Characters Shenhe
Shenhe can be a useful supporter with Energy Recharge bonuses from weapons and artifacts.

II. Shenhe's Best ATK Combo

You should pull for Shenhe when you have enough Intertwined Fates because she is very useful. If you are a beginner and you don't have any 5-star DPS, Shenhe can take this role. If you have the two most powerful Cryo DPS characters Ganyu and Ayaka, Shenhe will be a powerful supporter.

Here are some recommended skill and character combos for Shenhe in Genshin Impact.

#1. Cryo DPS

Cryo elemental resonance is one of the most powerful attack combos in Genshin Impact. If you have a team of four Cryo characters with a strong DPS like Ganyu and Ayaka, Shenhe can boost this team insanely. Her elemental bursts give a massive buff to Ganyu and Ayaka's bursts. Especially, when you enhance them to the maximum levels, Ayaka, Ganyu, and Shenhe become an OP team of real demon slayers.

Shenhe And Chongyun From Genshin Impact
Shenhe can Cryo characters can combine very well.

#2. Anemo Elemental Absorption

Genshin Impact Shenhe is also a good choice for an Anemo team. Her elemental bursts can be combined with Anemo bursts of Venti, Kazuha, and Sucroses effectively. This combination helps reduce the Cryo resistance of many monsters and bosses. It makes those enemies more vulnerable to the attacks of Shenhe and her teammates. Then, you can eliminate them faster and more easily.

Shenhe Team Comp Cover Image In Genshin Impact
Shenhe can also team up with an Anemo supporter to reduce the Cryo resistance of enemies.

Bonus: Genshin Impact Shenhe Cloud Retainer

The story of Shenhe has been revealed in the Trailer of this character as well as her story quest. She was given birth by an exorcist couple. But she bears the resemblance to the powerful Adepti  'Cloud Retainer' in Liyue. It's because she is one of many disciples that this intelligent and creative Adepti has taken.

Shenhe And Cloud Retainer In Genshin Impact
Shenhe is one of many pupils of the Cloud Retainer.

According to her story, Shenhe is a powerful and ferocious fighter in the battle. This female character has a strong wild and temper. She also masters her exorcism skills thanks to Cloud Retainer's lessons and guidelines.

Those are some interesting details about Shenhe. This new female character is very powerful. So, try to get the best Genshin Impact Shenhe Weapon to make her better.

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