Blackcliff Longsword is a 4-Star Sword that is available as part of Paimon’s Bargains in the Starglitter Exchange. It has been available since Genshin Impact’s release and it alternates months of availability with the Royal series of weapons in the shop. Blackcliff Longsword grants Crit DMG for its substat, and its passive gives its user up to three stacks of a power %ATK buff, which makes it an excellent choice of weapon when facing many enemies.
About Blackcliff Longsword
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Sword |
| Secondary Stat | Crit DMG |
| Refinement Passive | Press The Advantage |
| Region | Liyue |
| Series | Blackcliff Series |
How to get Blackcliff Longsword in Genshin Impact?
Blackcliff Longsword is purchasable from the Starglitter Exchange for 24 Masterless Starglitter. The weapon series available in the Starglitter Exchange varies, with the shop rotating between the Royal Series and the Blackcliff Series of weapons. You can only attain a maximum of 3 of each weapon type per month cycle.
Upgrades
Ascension and Stats
| Ascension Phase | Level | Base ATK | 2nd Stat (CRIT DMG) |
| 0✦ | 1/20 | 42 | 12% |
| 20/20 | 109 | 21.20% | |
| 1✦ | 20/40 | 135 | 21.20% |
| 40/40 | 205 | 30.90% | |
| 2✦ | 40/50 | 231 | 30.90% |
| 50/50 | 266 | 35.70% | |
| 3✦ | 50/60 | 292 | 35.70% |
| 60/60 | 327 | 40.60% | |
| 4✦ | 60/70 | 353 | 40.60% |
| 70/70 | 388 | 45.40% | |
| 5✦ | 70/80 | 414 | 45.40% |
| 80/80 | 449 | 50.30% | |
| 6✦ | 80/90 | 475 | 50.30% |
| 90/90 | 510 | 55.10% |
Ascension Materials
| Items Required | Amount |
| Weapon Ascension Materials | |
| Luminous Sands from Guyun | 3 |
| Lustrous Stone from Guyun | 9 |
| Relic from Guyun | 9 |
| Divine Body from Guyun | 4 |
| Common Ascension Materials | |
| Hunter’s Sacrificial Knife | 15 |
| Agent’s Sacrificial Knife | 18 |
| Inspector’s Sacrificial Knife | 27 |
| Firm Arrowhead | 10 |
| Sharp Arrowhead | 15 |
| Weathered Arrowhead | 18 |
| Total Mora | 150000 |
Refinements
| Refinement | Effects |
| 1 | After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 12% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others. |
| 2 | After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 15% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others. |
| 3 | After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 18% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others. |
| 4 | After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 21% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others. |
| 5 | After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 24% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others. |
Availability
| Method | Obtainability |
| Paimon’s Bargains | Yes |
| Crafting | No |
| Overworld | No |
| Events | No |
| Epitome Invocation | No |
| Wanderlust Invocation | No |
| Character Event Wish | No |
Appearance
Each weapon has two forms, one when it is initially summoned and another once it has reached a certain level of ascension. Once this occurs, the weapon will undergo a change in its design. Blackcliff Longsword is a black and red short sword with a thick, wide base, and a small tassel hanging from its handle
Non-Ascended
Blackcliff Longsword has a dormant gemstone slotted near its white center, with its blade a dulled black and red
Ascended
The red along the blade begins to shine brightly, and the formerly dormant gem lodged in its handle is shining a bright crimson.
Story
A longsword wrought from a rare kind of stone known as "blackcliff." Its sharp blade can cut through gold and jade with ease.
On a clear moonlit night a strand of dark crimson, about the length of an outstretched hand, becomes visible along the center of the blade.
Its blood-red glow faintly flickers in the dark, as if the blade is howling out into the night, announcing its desire to tear through the earth.
After designs for the new prototypes came into being, the master craftsman Han Wu overhauled his entire weapon catalog.
This particular design used a rare substance, crystallized blackcliff, to produce a superior-quality blade.
When forging a blackcliff sword, subtle differences in temperature and in the type of water used for cooling can influence the final hardness and durability of the blade.
This presents a major challenge to manufacturers of blackcliff weaponry. But it is one that the bladesmith must overcome if he is to free himself from the shackles that bind him and reach new heights of competency in his trade.
Han Wu struggled to see beyond the limits of his casting techniques. Thanks to a contact of his good friend in the house of Yun, he was able to go with a crew to the Chasm to personally procure the materials for his new weapon.
But a cave-in trapped the crew in the mine shaft for four days.
Imprisoned within the impenetrable rock walls of the cave, the crew found their mining tools to be of no use.
Deprived of all the natural light and thus of all the knowledge as to the time of day, one by one the trapped crew succumbed to the madness and despair.
Just when they thought all hope was lost, Han Wu thought he saw a faint flickering emanate from the corner of the cave, where lay the prototype sword he had brought with him into the mine.
With that sword he carved their way to freedom, and the survivors emerged from the pits of the earth into glorious bright sunlight.
But the moment that the first ray of sunlight made contact with the blade, it shattered into a million pieces.
All strength left the master craftsman's legs and he collapsed on the ground. Months later, he remade the sword and declared, "This sword shall be named the Blackcliff Longsword, for it is made of blackcliff."
All who beheld the Blackcliff Longsword were bewitched by its beauty, spellbound by its sharpness, and transfixed by its tenacity. But the crew spoke not a word of what they had witnessed during their ordeal in the mine...
Deep in the all-consuming darkness, when the master craftsman struck his blade against the cave wall with all his might, the sword released a deafening roar, like thunder sweeping across the plains. Perhaps the crew knew that the sword's cry was to foreshadow an earthquake years into the future...
Trivia
-The designs of the Blackcliff Weapons mirrors that of the Prototype series, with the major difference being its color scheme.
-The Blackcliff series of weapons is one of two available weapons that have been available using Starglitter since the release of Genshin Impact, with the other being the Royal series.
FAQs
Is the Blackcliff Longsword good?
With its Crit DMG substat, it is a very desirable weapon for damage focused characters in hitting significant Crit breakpoints, and its high availability via the Starglitter Sxchange makes it a reasonable option to shoot for should you have the resource to do so. It does struggle in situations where there aren’t many small enemies to take advantage of its passive like big, single targets such as bosses and the like.
Who are some of the best users of Blackcliff Longsword?
Characters who are going to be out on the field doing damage and killing enemies will get the most out of its stacking %ATK passive, and will be able to sustain it longer than others. It is one of Ayaka’s top 4-star options in the game, as with her standard 4PC Blizzard Strayer builds she greatly desires %ATK and Crit DMG which she gets both of here. Keqing also gets a lot out of mileage out of it for similar reasons thanks to her ascension passives.
Is the Blackcliff Longsword still available?
Yes, although it may depend on which month it is. Currently, the weapons in the Starglitter Exchange switch out on a monthly basis, and rotate between the Royal and Blackcliff series of weapons. However, this is subject to change at any time.
Final Thoughts
With a coveted substat in Crit DMG, an easily stacked passive and good amount of base ATK, the Blackcliff Longsword s a very solid, consistent option for damage focused characters. It also has the benefit of being relatively easy and consistent to attain, being available in the shop at routine, set times. It is very much worth the investment if you have the resources early on!
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