Genshin Impact Craftable Weapons Guide 2026 – All Forgeable Weapons & How to Get Them
Craftable weapons are free, reliable alternatives to banner weapons. This guide covers every forgeable 4★ and 5★ weapon, where to get the blueprints, what materials you need, which characters benefit most, and when forging is better than pulling.
How Forging Works
To craft any weapon, you need three things:
- Blueprint (Diagram) — either auto-unlocked at certain ARs, from quests, or purchasable from a blacksmith NPC.
- Billets — Northlander Billets drop from weekly trounce domains (Stormterror, Andrius, Azhdaha, etc.). One billet per weapon forged.
- Ore Materials — White Iron Chunks (common), region-specific ores (Crystal Chunks, Amethyst Lumps, etc.).
You can also refine a crafted weapon by forging additional copies, up to R5. Higher refinement = stronger passive effects.
Always-Available 4★ Craftable Weapons
| Weapon | Type | Best Characters | How to Get Blueprint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Sting | Sword | Kazuha, Alhaitham, Anemo Traveler | Auto at AR 16 (Liyue) |
| The Stringless | Bow | Xiao, Fischl, Collei | Liyue smithy, AR 16+ |
| Dragon's Bane | Polearm | Xiangling, Bennett | Liyue smithy, AR 16+ |
| Whiteblind | Claymore | Itto, Noelle, Claymore DPS | Liyue smithy, AR 16+ |
| Sacrificial Fragments | Catalyst | Bard supports, Yae Miko | Mondstadt smithy, AR 16+ |
| Amenoma Kageuchi | Sword | Yokai/ATK scalers | Quest: Farmer's Treasure |
| Cool Steel | Sword | Xiangling, Jean | Inazuma quest |
| Compound Bow | Bow | Physical bow DPS (Razor) | Inazuma quest |
| Prototype Crescent | Polearm | Physical polearm DPS | Inazuma smithy |
| Ferrous Shadow | Claymore | Geo claymore DPS | Inazuma quest |
| Magic Guide | Catalyst | EM catalyst supports | Inazuma smithy |
| Endless Journey | Sword | Vaquier sword DPS | Fontaine quest |
| Lumidouce Elegy | Bow | EM/ER supports | Fontaine quest |
| Serpent Spine | Polearm | HSR polearm DPS | Battle Pass (free) |
Snezhnaya 4★ Forgeable Weapons (7.0)
Five new free weapons, one per type, sold at Kuzmichev's Blacksmith in Snezhnograd. All scale with Elemental Reactions and the new Stellar Glimmer mechanic.
| Weapon | Substat | Best On | Passive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emberwell | EM +165 | Odette, Qiqi, Cryo Traveler | Reaction → +16% ATK; Stellar Glimmer → +16% Glimmer DMG (off-field) |
| Covenant of Frost and Snow | DEF +52% | DEF-scaling archers | Skill → +120 EM for 12s (off-field) |
| Blade of Atonement | ATK +28% | Stellar Glimmer claymore users | Reaction → +64 EM; Glimmer → +16% ATK (off-field) |
| Echoes of the Heart | ATK +28% | Dendro/Hydro sub-DPS | Reaction → +120 EM; Glimmer → +32% Glimmer DMG (off-field) |
| Song of the Vigil | EM +110 | Alyosha, Lohen, Cyno | Reaction → regen 8 ER; Glimmer → +40% ATK (off-field) |
Forge cost (all Snezhnaya): 1 Matching Borderland Billet + 50 Rainbowdrop Crystals + 50 White Iron Chunks. Blueprints cost 10 local specialty items each from Kuzmichev.
5★ Forgeable Weapons (Free Permanent Acquisition)
| Weapon | Type | Best On | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key of Khaj-Nisut | Sword | Nilou, Furina, Kuki | Sumeru Archon Quest (free, one-time) |
| Staff of Scarlet Sands | Polearm | Cyno, Xiangling | Event rewards (one-time) |
These 5★ weapons are free forever and compete directly with limited-banner signatures. Always get these first if you play the associated characters.
When to Forge vs. When to Pull
| Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Just starting / F2P | Forge everything available — Iron Sting, Stringless, Dragon's Bane, Whiteblind. |
| Need signature weapon badly | Pull only if your 4★ is severely limiting your DPS (e.g., Hu Tao without Staff of Homa). |
| Waiting for a 5★ character | Don't waste primogems on a weapon for a character you don't have yet. Wait. |
| R1 4★ is sufficient | Yes. The Stringless on Xiao is often equal to or better than some 5★ options. Don't force upgrades. |
Billet Farming Priority
Billets are the bottleneck for forging. Prioritize these weekly bosses:
- Stormterror Dvalin — drops Sword, Bow, Catalyst billets. First priority for new players.
- Andrius — drops Claymore and Polearm billets.
- Azhdaha — drops all billet types (best efficiency).
Farm one boss per week, rotate to collect all billet types over a month.
Common Mistakes
- Forging before AR 20: You won't have the blast furnaces or quests unlocked yet. Wait until you've done the early Archon Quests.
- Ignoring refinement: R2–R5 on a well-chosen 4★ weapon can match a low-refinement 5★. Don't stop at R1.
- Forging the wrong weapon: Don't forge a weapon for a character you don't plan to use. Check each character's build page first.
快速问答
What is the best craftable weapon in Genshin Impact?
There is no single best weapon — it depends on your main DPS. For sword users: Iron Sting (EM builds) or Amenoma Kageuchi (energy). For bows: The Stringless is top-tier for Xiao/Fischl. For polearms: Dragon's Bane for Xiangling.
Are forgeable weapons worth upgrading to R5?
Yes, especially for F2P players. R5 Dragon's Bane or R5 The Stringless can outperform R1 5★ weapons on the right characters. Refinement material comes from duplicating the weapon.
How do I get Northlander Billets?
Farm weekly trounce domains: Stormterror (Mondstadt), Andrius (Dragonspine), Azhdaha (Sumeru), and the latest weekly boss. Each has a chance to drop Sword/Bow/Catalyst/Polearm/Claymore billets respectively.
What is the Snezhnaya forgeable weapons set?
Five new 4★ weapons added in 7.0: Emberwell (sword), Covenant of Frost and Snow (bow), Blade of Atonement (claymore), Echoes of the Heart (catalyst), Song of the Vigil (polearm). All scale with reaction and Stellar Glimmer damage.
Should I save primogems for 5★ weapons or characters?
Characters first. A good support like Kazuha or Bennett makes any DPS stronger. Only pull a 5★ weapon if your character is bottlenecked by their current weapon.