🔥 The real treasure of Version 4.3 isn't just Navia's dazzling entrance – it's the weapon banners that'll make your entire roster shine brighter than a Fontaine lightshow! As someone who's pulled on every weapon banner since 1.0, let me break down why this update's arsenal has me budgeting my primos like never before.

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This 674 ATK beast with 22.1% CRIT Rate isn't just for our new Geo CEO. The passive's Elemental Skill DMG boost via Crystallize shards creates wild synergy possibilities:

  • Diluc: Pair with Zhongli for permanent shields + pyro damage boosts

  • Dehya: Turns her skill into a molten minefield

  • Beidou: Counterattack goes BRRRRR with extra skill damage

Pro Tip: The 20% ATK boost works even without shards – making it viable for non-Geo teams too!

🆓 Ultimate Overlord's Mega Magic Sword: F2P Secret Weapon

Don't sleep on this free R5 claymore from the event! At max refinement:

Stat Value
Base ATK 565
Energy Recharge 30.6%
Total ATK Boost 36%

That's right – helping those adorable Melusines directly powers up your DPS! Perfect for:

  • Burst-reliant characters (Noelle mains rejoice!)

  • New players building their first Abyss team

  • Fashion Impact enthusiasts (it GLOWS!)

⏳ Weapon Banner Schedule Breakdown

Phase I (Dec 20-Jan 10):

✨ Verdict (Navia's Claymore) + Mistsplitter (Ayaka's Sword)

Phase II (Jan 10-31):

⚡ Engulfing Lightning (Raiden's Polearm) + Thundering Pulse (Yoimiya's Bow)

🎯 Why Phase I is THE Pull Priority

Mistsplitter isn't just Ayaka's BIS – it's the Swiss Army Knife of Swords:

  • Alhaitham's spread damage ➡️ 📈

  • Keqing's aggravate slashes ➡️ ⚡

  • Even Bennett becomes DPS material!

Compared to Phase II's niche picks (sorry Yoimiya mains), Phase I offers:

✅ Higher versatility

✅ Better 4-star weapon lineup

✅ Navia's future-proof scaling

❓ People Also Ask

  • "Can Verdict work without Geo teammates?"

Yes! The 20% ATK boost is unconditional – pair with Fischl/Xingqiu for off-field reactions.

  • "Should I pull Engulfing Lightning if I have The Catch R5?"

Only if you're min-maxing Raiden's damage. The Catch already gives 32% burst DMG + 12% CRIT Rate!

  • "How many Melusines needed for max sword buff?"

Event story suggests helping 5 will max the ATK boost – easy peasy!

💭 My Fontaine Future Prediction

I'm calling it now – Version 4.X will introduce:

  1. More elemental shard mechanics

  2. Claymore-focused Abyss rotations

  3. A 5-star weapon that changes appearance with refinements (copium?)

Whether you're pulling for meta or pure aesthetic (Verdict's rose gold accents 😍), 4.3's weapons are worth every primo. Just remember – always set epitomized path, and may the 50/50 gods smile upon you!