In the much-anticipated update of Genshin Impact, version 5.2, players are set to receive a complimentary 4-star weapon. Noted leaker HomDGCat has speculated that this weapon will be a sword, and has shared details about its stats and its refinement one (R1) passive ability. Furthermore, there are rumors of two other gacha-exclusive 4-star weapons being introduced in this update.
Continue reading to uncover the leaked insights about all three new 4-star weapons featured in Genshin Impact 5.2, including the free sword.
Overview of New 4-Star Weapons in Genshin Impact 5.2
According to recent information shared by HomDGCat, Genshin Impact’s upcoming version 5.2 will feature three new 4-star weapons, including a free weapon that players can earn through the main event.
Here are the details and effects for each of the three weapons set to debut in v5.2:
1) The Calamity of Blighted Springs (Sword)
The Calamity of Blighted Springs, a new free 4-star sword, will be obtainable during the primary event of v5.2. It is anticipated to have the following stats:
| Base ATK at Level 90 | 565 |
| Secondary stat at Level 90 | 27.6% ATK |
As for its passive ability at refinement one (R1), it will offer:
“Normal and Charged Attack damage is increased by 20% while the character equipped with this sword is shielded. Additionally, Crit Rate for these attacks is boosted by 8%.”
2) Flower-Wreathed Feathers (Bow)
According to leaker HomDGCat, Flower-Wreathed Feathers is a new 4-star bow expected to be featured in the gacha banners. It is projected to provide these stats:
| Base ATK at Level 90 | 510 |
| Secondary stat at Level 90 | 41.3% ATK |
At R1, it will also feature the following passive effect:
“Stamina consumption for gliding is reduced by 15%. When aiming with a bow, Charged Attack damage increases by 6% every 0.5 seconds, stacking up to six times. This effect expires 10 seconds after exiting aim mode.”
3) Waveriding Whirl (Catalyst)
Waveriding Whirl is rumored to be another new 4-star catalyst likely making its debut in the gacha banner. It is speculated to have these main stats:
| Base ATK at Level 90 | 454 |
| Secondary stat at Level 90 | 61.3% Energy Recharge |
The passive skill at R1 is projected to state:
“Swimming Stamina consumption is diminished by 15%. After using an elemental skill, the character’s maximum HP increases by 20% for 10 seconds. Each Hydro character in a party gains an additional HP bonus of 12%, with a maximum combined bonus of 24%.”
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