A Look into the Redhorn Stonethresher

The Redhorn Stonethresher is a new weapon that was added to Genshin Impact in the second half of the 2.3 update. This claymore is said to be Arataki Itto’s preferred weapon and has some interesting stats.

In this article, we’ll be covering all the available details about the weapon and if it’s worth investing in or not.

Description

According to its previous owner, this weapon is the “Mighty Redhorn Stoic Stonethreshing Gilded Goldcrushing Lion Lord” that can send any monster packing with its tail between its legs.

Ascension Material

• 5 x Narukami’s Wisdom
• 14 x Narukami’s Joy
• 14 x Narukami’s Affection
• 6 x Narukami’s Valor
• 23 x Concealed Claw
• 27 x Concealed Unguis
• 41 x Concealed Talon
• 15 x Old Handguard
• 23 x Kaguechi Handguard
• 27 x Famed Handguard

How to obtain Redhorn Stonethresher

The Redhorn Stonethresher debuted in Genshin Impact in the second half of the 2.3 update. Players will only have a limited period to roll for this weapon and once its rate up banner is gone, they will have to wait for it to return.

What can the Redhorn Stonethresher do?

Apart from the base ATK stat, the Redhorn Stonethresher has a Crit DMG substat. At level 90, it provides a total Crit DMG of 88.2%. Its secondary effect, Gokadaiou Otogibanashi, increases a character’s DEF by 28%. It also increases charges attack DMG by 40% of their DEF.

Who can use the Redhorn Stonethresher?

Keeping these stats in mind, this claymore is perfect for characters that scale of DEF such as Arataki Itto. His elemental burst, Royal Descent: Behold, Itto the Evil!, not only converts his normal, charged and plunging attacks into Geo DMG but it also increases his ATK depending on his DEF. His passive, Bloodline of the Crimson Oni, increases the DMG of Arataki Kesagiri by 35% of his DEF.

If you’re not planning to roll for Itto then another option for this weapon is Noelle. Both her elemental skill and her burst scale on DEF. At C6, her ATK during her elemental burst is increased by 50% of her DEF.

Cons of Redhorn Stonethresher

While the new claymore has a high Crit DMG substat, its secondary effect isn’t something that all characters can make use of.

Till now, there are three claymore users in the game that have high DEF needs – Itto, Noelle and Xinyan. Out of three of these, two are better of with the easily accessible Whiteblind. For this weapon, you don’t have to spend any primogems and it can be easily crafted as long as you have a Claymore prototype.

However, if you are looking to use Noelle or Itto as a DPS, the Redhorn Stonethresher can definitely be a game-changer.