Vortex Vanquisher Genshin impact - a specific spear for damage dealers, which is a signature for Zhongli. To play with it, you need to fulfill several conditions, such as having a shielder in the squad and making several hits on the enemy, since one of the weapon's effects has a stack mechanic.
In this guide, we'll tell you how to get the Vortex Vanquisher, how to level it up, and how to play with it. We'll share a list of characters that are suitable for the spear, and explain why it doesn't work well on its canonical owner, Geo Archon.
How to get Vortex Conqueror
The next rerun of Vortex Conqueror will be on 10 to 31 December 2024, in the second part patch 5.2.
For more information on which characters and weapons will be released next, check out banner schedule for Genshin Impact.
Vortex Conqueror Stats
- Type: pole.
- Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
- Basic Attack: 46 - 608.
- Additional characteristic: 10,8-49,6% attack power.
- Passive: Gilded Majesty. Increases shield durability by 20/25/30/35/40%. On hit, increases attack power by 4/5/6/7/8% for 8 seconds, the effect stacks up to 5 times and occurs every 0,3 seconds. While under a shield, the attack bonus is increased by 100%.
| Level of | Basic Attack | Attack Power % |
| 1 | 45 | 10,8% |
| 20 | 121 | 19% |
| 40 | 235 | 27,8% |
| 50 | 308 | 32,1% |
| 60 | 382 | 36,5% |
| 70 | 456 | 40,8% |
| 80 | 532 | 45,2% |
| 90 | 608 | 49,6% |
How to Ascend and Awaken Vortex Conqueror
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The following materials from Liyue and Mondstadt are required for ascension:
- Grain/piece/fragment/fragment of black siderite - Weapon Ascension Material from Liyue that can be farmed in the dungeon "Labyrinth of Liangshan" in Wednesday, Saturday и Sunday.
- Fragile, strong and petrified remains are mined from the Li Yue Geo Vishaps.
- Seals of varying rarity drop after defeating Treasure thieves.
You can awaken it by adding a copy of the weapon from the banner to the main one.
Who is the Vortex Vanquisher for Genshin Impact?
The spear is quite specific - it has a very good attack stat, which can be significantly increased if there is a hero with a shield in the squad. The ideal owner would be a character with damage from attack power, a main DD or sub-DD, who is able to add a couple of hits from the hand to the rotation to activate the full effect. And although the Vortex Conqueror is Zhongli's signature, in fact, it is great for many other spearmen.
| Character | Recommendation |
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 Zhongli | Despite the fact that the Vortex Conqueror is Zhongli's signature, in fact, it absolutely does not suit him in terms of mechanics. The spear's sub-stat is attack power, not HP, which scales the shield's durability and part of the Geo Archon's ult damage. In addition, despite Zhongli's role as a support, the weapon does not have any support options. It is categorically not recommended to knock out this spear for Zhongli from the point of view of gameplay benefits. |
Other characters that the Vortex Conqueror is suitable for:
| Character | Recommendation |
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 Arlekino | Because of the self-healing mechanic and the ability to block other people's healing in combat, Harlequin is primarily played with shielders. Coupled with her HP scales, Vortex Conqueror becomes one of the best options on Harlequin, especially in Roasts or Overloads, where MS is not as important. |
 Shen He | Despite the fact that Shen He is a buffer, her skills scale with attack power, which means a spear with great power will suit her, especially if there is a possibility to quickly gain stacks. The bonuses that Shen He herself gives to her allies will increase significantly, and if there is a character with a shield in the squad, the effectiveness will increase even more. |
 Xiangling | Suitable for mono-Pyro squad with shielders. It is best to take energy recovery in hours. It is not suitable for teams from reactions, since in this case the mastery of the elements becomes a priority and there are many stronger options. |
 Xiao | Since Xiao can boost elemental damage on his own and has a high base attack, attack power spears are very valuable to him. Having a shield complements his gameplay well, since Xiao needs strong defense. |
 Emilia | The heroine's damage comes from the attack power parameter and she does not need elemental mastery, so this spear will suit her well if she has a shielder in her squad. |
How the weapon works
To fully activate all effects, it is enough to fulfill two conditions:
- Hit the enemy 5 times as a spear carrier in any way;
- Attach a shield to a character to double the buff and gain an attack power boost.
Thus, the Vortex Vanquisher does not require a special rotation, since it can play in any squads that have a shielder. If the rotation is very short, you can refuse to fulfill the first condition, the buff to attack power is quite noticeable without it. However, taking a spear in teams without a shield is still not recommended.
We hope this article helped you learn how to get the Vortex Vanquisher spear in Genshin Impact, which characters it is suitable for, and how to use it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in comments. Read more weapon guides in Genshin Impact on our website.
