The Raiden Shogun continues to dominate the meta in Genshin Impact 2024, maintaining her position as one of the game's most versatile and powerful characters. With HoYoverse's recent balance adjustments and the introduction of new artifacts in Version 4.8, the Electro Archon has only grown stronger in the current game environment. Whether you're a day-one Raiden main or just pulled her in the latest rerun, this comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about building the ultimate Raiden Shogun in 2024.

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Optimal Weapon Choices for 2024

The weapon meta for Raiden Shogun has seen some interesting shifts in 2024. While her signature weapon "Engulfing Lightning" still reigns supreme, several newer options have emerged as viable alternatives.

  1. Engulfing Lightning - Still her BiS (Best in Slot) weapon, providing massive Energy Recharge and converting excess ER into ATK%, perfectly complementing her kit

  2. "The Catch" R5 - Remains the best F2P option and performs surprisingly well compared to 5-star alternatives

  3. Staff of the Scarlet Sands - With the right artifact substats focusing on EM, this has become a dark horse option

  4. Primordial Jade Winged-Spear - Solid CRIT Rate option that works well in balanced builds

As they say in the States, "Don't fix what ain't broke" - Engulfing Lightning is still the way to go if you have it. However, The Catch continues to be a fantastic option that won't have you breaking the bank.

Artifact Sets: The 2024 Meta

The artifact landscape has evolved significantly with recent updates. Here are the current top choices for Raiden Shogun in 2024:

Main Option: 4-Piece Emblem of Severed Fate

This set continues to be Raiden's bread and butter, offering both Energy Recharge and Burst DMG bonus. For main stats, aim for:

  • Sands: ER% (if using The Catch) or ATK% (if using Engulfing Lightning)

  • Goblet: Electro DMG%

  • Circlet: CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG (balance to achieve 1:2 ratio)

Alternative: 2-Piece Thundering Fury + 2-Piece Noblesse Oblige

This combination has seen a resurgence in popularity for sub-DPS builds, particularly in quickswap teams.

New Contender: 4-Piece Eternal Thunder (Added in 4.7)

This new artifact set has become viable for certain team compositions, particularly in mono-Electro teams. It provides a stacking Electro DMG bonus that synergizes well with Raiden's kit.

The community has been buzzing about these options, with one popular streamer noting, "This ain't my first rodeo with Raiden builds, but the Eternal Thunder set is a real game-changer for certain comps."

Team Compositions in Current Meta

Raiden National remains the gold standard, but several new team variations have emerged as strong contenders:

  1. Raiden Hypercarry

  2. Raiden + Sara (C6) + Kazuha + Bennett

  3. The classic "full send" team that maximizes Raiden's damage potential

  4. Raiden National

  5. Raiden + Xiangling + Xingqiu + Bennett

  6. Still "hitting it out of the park" in terms of team DPS and ease of use

  7. Raiden Hyperbloom

  8. Raiden + Nahida + Xingqiu + Yelan

  9. A newer team that leverages Dendro reactions

  10. Raiden Sunfire

  11. Raiden + Jean + Bennett + Kazuha

  12. Excellent for dealing with shield-heavy content

Talent Priorities Unchanged

Despite all the meta shifts, Raiden's talent priority remains the same:

  1. Elemental Burst: "Musou Shinsetsu"

  2. Elemental Skill: "Transcendence: Baleful Omen"

  3. Normal Attack (only if you're using her as on-field DPS)

Constellations Worth Considering

In 2024, certain constellations have become more valuable with the evolving meta:

  • C2: Still her biggest power spike, increasing Musou Shinsetsu's damage significantly by ignoring 60% of enemy DEF

  • C3: Provides +3 levels to her Elemental Burst, further increasing damage output

  • C6: More valuable now with the introduction of more burst-reliant characters in recent updates

As one Genshin theorycrafting YouTuber put it, "Raiden's C2 is the real MVP - it's the whole enchilada when it comes to damage increase."

Final Thoughts on Raiden Shogun in 2024

The Electro Archon remains a top-tier character in Genshin Impact's 2024 meta. With versatility that allows her to function as main DPS, sub-DPS, or battery support, Raiden continues to be one of the most valuable characters to invest in. The introduction of new artifact sets and weapons has only expanded her build options, allowing for more customization based on your team composition and playstyle.

Whether you're tackling the new Spiral Abyss floors or the challenging boss encounters introduced in Version 5.0, a well-built Raiden Shogun will continue to be an invaluable asset to your account throughout 2024 and beyond.

Remember that while this guide provides the optimal builds based on current theorycrafting, Genshin Impact is ultimately about having fun. Don't be afraid to experiment with different builds and find what works best for your playstyle. After all, in the words of American gamers, sometimes you just need to "send it" with the builds you enjoy most!