Here is our list of the Best Artifacts in Genshin Impact that you should be farming for. Spend that resin wisely for the best results!
Finding the best artifacts in Genshin Impact is a challenging feat with so many options. Since each artifact set has it’s unique two and four-piece effects, you must match the best effects to the best character. Of course, because running Domains for artifacts takes a long time, it’s crucial to know which sets are worth farming before dedicating a lot of time to them.
They are, nevertheless, an important aspect of character building, as weapons and high levels can only carry a team so far. It’s also worth noting that upgrading Artifacts can be costly. Knowing which ones are worth your time and which ones are just for fun can help you play at your best. For maximum efficiency, below are the best and most powerful Artifact Set effects you should obtain.
Genshin Impact Best Artifacts
Tier 1 Artifacts
Noblesse Oblige
2-Piece: Elemental Burst DMG +20%.
4-Piece: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members’ ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
Gladiator’s Finale
2-Piece: ATK +18%.
4-Piece: If the wielder of this artifact set uses a Sword, Claymore or Polearm, increases their Normal Attack DMG by 35%.
Crimson Witch of Flames
2-Piece: Pyro DMG Bonus +15%.
4-Piece: Increases Overloaded and Burning DMG by 40%. Increases Vaporize and Melt DMG by 15%. Using an Elemental Skill increases 2-Piece Set effects by 50% for 10s. Max 3 stacks.
Emblem of Severed Fate
2-Piece: Energy Recharge +20%.
4-Piece: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way
Tier 2 Artifacts
Archaic Petra
2-Piece: Gain a 15% Geo DMG Bonus.
4-Piece: Upon obtaining an Elemental Shard Created through a Crystallize Reaction, all party members gain a 35% DMG Bonus for that particular element for 10s. Only one form of Elemental DMG Bonus can be gained in this manner at any one time.
Blizzard Strayer
2-Piece: Cryo DMG Bonus +15%
4-Piece: When a character attacks an enemy affected by Cryo, their CRIT Rate is increased by 20%. If the enemy is Frozen, CRIT Rate is increased by an additional 20%
Bloodstained Chivalry
2-Piece: Physical DMG +25%
4-Piece: After defeating an opponent, increases Charged Attack DMG by 50% and reduces its Stamina cost to 0 for 10s
Heart of Depth
2-Piece: Hydro DMG Bonus +15%
4-Piece: After using Elemental Skill, increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 30% for 15s.
Tenacity of the Milelith
2-Piece: HP +20%
4-Piece: When an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the ATK of all nearby party members is increased by 20% and their Shield Strength is increased by 30% for 3s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s. This effect can still be triggered even when the character who is using this artifact set is not on the field
Viridescent Venerer
2-Piece: Anemo DMG Bonus +15%
4-Piece: Increases Swirl DMG by 60%. Decreases opponent’s Elemental RES to the element infused in the Swirl by 40% for 10s.
Thundering Fury
2-Piece: Electro DMG Bonus +15%
4-Piece: Increases damage caused by Overloaded, Electro-Charged and Superconduct by 40%. Triggering such effects decreases Elemental Skill CD by 1s. Can only occur once every 0.8s.
Husk of Opulent Dreams
2-Piece: DEF +30%
4-Piece: A character equipped with this Artifact set will obtain the Curiosity effect in the following conditions: When on the field, the character gains 1 stack after hitting an opponent with a Geo attack, triggering a maximum of once every 0.3s. When off the field, the character gains 1 stack every 3s. Curiosity can stack up to 4 times, each providing 6% DEF and a 6% Geo DMG Bonus. When 6 seconds pass without gaining a Curiosity stack, 1 stack is lost.
5-Star Artifacts in Genshin Impact
Tier 3 Artifacts
Shimenawa’s Reminiscence
2-Piece: ATK +18%.
4-Piece: When casting an Elemental Skill, if the character has 15 or more Energy, they lose 15 Energy and Normal/Charge/Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 50% for 10s. This effect will not trigger again during that duration
Ocean Hued Clam
2-Piece: Healing Bonus +15%
4-Piece: When the character with this artifact set heals a party member, 1 Foam will appear. It accumulates healed HP for 3 seconds, then explodes and deals 90% of the HP healed as DMG to nearby enemies. Max accumulated healing is 30,000 HP, including over-heal. There can only be 1 Foam active, but it stays even if you swap out. Foam CD is 3.5s
Maiden Beloved
2-Piece: Character Healing Effectiveness +15%.
4-Piece: Using an Elemental Skill or Burst increases healing received by all party members by 20% for 10s
Retracing Bolide
2-Piece: Increases Shield Strength by 35%
4-Piece: While protected by a shield, gain an additional 40% Normal and Charged Attack DMG
Wanderer’s Troupe
2-Piece: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80.
4-Piece: Increases Charged Attack DMG by 35% if the character uses a Catalyst or a Bow
Pale Flame
2-Piece: Physical DMG +25%
4-Piece: When an Elemental skill hits an opponent, ATK is increased by 9% for 7s. This effect stacks up to 2 times and can be triggered once every 0.3s. Once 2 stacks are reached, 2-set effect is doubled.
Thundersoother
2-Piece: Electro RES increased by 40%.
4-Piece: Increases DMG against enemies affected by Electro by 35%
Lavawalker
2-Piece: Pyro RES increased by 40%.
4-Piece: Increased DMG against enemies affected by Pyro by 35%.
While this list was based on personal opinion, you should know that all artifacts in Genshin Impact are viable. We have only considered the 5 Stars artifacts since they offer the most consistent damage.