1. Intro and Importance of Forged Weapons
Provides information on forged weapons from the Sumeru region onwards
Forged weapons are important for F2P (free-to-play) users
Used as BiS (Best in Slot) or for drip (cosmetic) purposes for some characters
2. How to Obtain Forged Weapons
How to obtain forging prototypes: Clear weekly bosses
Proceed with forging requests through blacksmiths in each region
Required ore types vary by region (Crystal Chunk, White Iron Chunk, Condensed Crystal, etc.)
Inazuma forging blueprints are obtained through world quests
Sumeru forging blueprints are obtained from Aranbi (recommend prioritizing weapons good for Bennett)
Fontaine/Natlan forged weapons can be obtained by submitting specific collectibles
3. Prototype Rancour
Physical DMG Bonus, ATK/DEF increase
For Keqing physical builds or Qiqi physical meme builds
Can be used briefly in the early game, not recommended to enhance to level 90
4. Iron Sting
Elemental Mastery, provides DMG increase buff
Substitue option for Nahida, Baizhu comp Keqing
Can replace Xiphos' Moonlight for Kazuha, minimal impact on damage
Can be obtained through Liyue merchant if you don't have Dark Iron Sword (lock it!)
Good for Shinobu, Kazuha, and a decent choice for Raiden
Can be used for drip (cosmetic) purposes for Nilou
5. Amenoma Kageuchi
Low base ATK, provides high ATK%
For off-field DPS, reduces Energy Recharge burden
Substitute option for Ayaka, Ayato, can be used by Kaeya, Jean, Lynette, Qiqi
6. Sapwood Blade
Cost-effective 4-star weapon for Bennett
Provides Elemental Mastery buff when the wielder triggers a Dendro reaction
Supports Nahida, Tighnari, Dendro Traveler
Can be used as a substitute option for Shinobu, Kirara
7. Finale of the Deep
Provides high ATK, grants and consumes Bond of Life for additional ATK
Healer like Kokomi is essential when using with Ayaka, healing amount is important
Lower stability but higher damage ceiling
Matches well with Ayaka's Fontaine skin
Good choice for Ayato, Clorinde, Lynette as well
8. Tidal Shadow
Provides 69% DEF at level 90, DEF increase when using Elemental Skill
Can be used by Albedo, Chiori
Substitute option for Albedo if you don't have Cinnabar Spindle
Chiori has better weapon options, so lower priority
For Xinyan, Favonius Lance is a better choice
9. Forged Weapon Tier List and Closing
Finale of the Deep: S Tier (Off-field DPS)
Iron Sting, Amenoma, Sapwood Blade: A Tier (Useful depending on the situation)
sp: Refine as needed
Prototype Rancour: Not recommended to craft
The remaining weapons will be covered in the next video