Razor is typically built as a physical / on-field claymore DPS (his kit scales extremely well with ATK/Physical DMG and benefits strongly from artifacts that boost Physical DMG like Pale Flame). Best-in-slot weapon options are 5★ claymores like Wolf’s Gravestone or Song of Broken Pines; strong 4★ options exist (see list below). Razor also sees play in Dendro-reaction teams (Hyperbloom / Aggravate) where different stats (EM / CRIT) can be prioritized — both Physical and reaction builds are viable depending on team.
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Builds (3 common archetypes)
- Physical On-Field Main DPS (most common)
- Goal: maximize raw ATK and Physical DMG Bonus; keep Razor on-field during fights so his Normal Attacks + Wolf companion scale.
- Electro / Hybrid (Electro-infused burst + physical)
- Emphasize Burst levels; mix ATK with some ER if you need consistent burst uptime. Useful with supports that boost Electro damage or energy.
- Hyperbloom / Aggravate Reaction Razor (Dendro teams)
- Build towards Elemental Mastery + CRIT to reliably proc Hyperbloom / Aggravate with Razor’s Electro application and Dendro supports. Strong niche for modern team comps.
Best weapons (priority / options)
Best (5★ top picks)
- Wolf’s Gravestone — best-in-slot for physical Razor when available.
- Song of Broken Pines — excellent 5★ for Razor due to high base ATK and good passive for sustained DPS.
Strong 4★ & free options
- The Unforged — great for physical DPS (shield synergy not needed but stats are excellent).
- Serpent Spine, Prototype Archaic, Whiteblind (if available), Redhorn Stonethresher — situational but solid budget choices.
- Song of Broken Pines is often recommended even on 4★ comparison lists—see main citations above.
Artifact sets & stats
Top sets
- Pale Flame (4-piece) — the canonical Physical Razor set: +25% Physical DMG and stacking ATK after hits — widely recommended for physical Razor.
- 4-piece Emblem of Severed Fate — if you lean more burst/energy-driven (works for some hybrid builds).
- 2pc Pale Flame + 2pc Gladiator / 2pc Bloodstained / 2pc EM sets — situational mixes for substat needs.
Main stats
- Sands: ATK% (Physical build)
- Goblet: Physical DMG Bonus (or Electro DMG if running an Electro-focused variant)
- Circlet: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate (depends on your substat balance)
Substat priority
- CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG (aim for good CRIT balance)
- ATK%
- Flat ATK is weaker than % but ok early; Elemental Mastery only for reaction (Hyperbloom) builds
- Energy Recharge only if you have burst uptime issues
Talent priority & leveling
- Priority: Normal Attack (to increase on-field damage and Wolf companion scaling) ≥ Burst (if you rely on the wolf damage and burst synergy) > Skill in many physical builds. Community testing and quick guides recommend leveling Normal Attacks and Burst early for on-field Razor.
(Concrete priority can shift if you run reaction Razor — e.g., if you rely on Burst for Electro application, prioritize Burst.)
Team compositions (examples & why)
- Physical Razor core: Razor + Bennett (or Yun Jin) + Zhongli (shield/control) + Anemo buffer (Kazuha/Sucrose) OR healer support. Bennett remains top because of massive ATK buff + heal.
- Hyperbloom/Aggravate Razor: Razor + Nahida (Dendro entangler) + Baizhu / Furina / Kazuha + someone to provide blooms (or a second reaction enabler). Razor can bloom/trigger Aggravate for massive single-target spikes.
- Hybrid/Elemental: Razor + Xingqiu/Shinobu + Anemo + healer — situational; Xingqiu provides off-field Hydro application if you want Vaporize setups, but this is less common than physical teams.
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Typical rotation (physical Razor)
- Enter: apply buffs (Bennett burst if available)
- Use Elemental Burst (Lightning Fang) to summon the wolf (if needed for sustained output)
- Normal Attack spam + charged attacks when appropriate (Razor’s Normal attacks scale the most)
- Use Skill for animation cancel / positioning and to refresh wolf uptime as needed
- Recast Burst when off cooldown
Notes: Keep Razor on-field as much as possible; his damage comes from sustained normals + the wolf companion scaling.
Ascension & materials
- Standard Razor ascension mats: Shock-stained/Stormbeads family (Electro local drops), regional boss drops, common boss ascension mats (check in-game for exact item names per version). (Check in-game/your resin timers for exact amounts.)
- Talent books: whatever the current region’s talent books correspond to for his talent levels.
Constellations — quick take
- Razor’s constellations buff his on-field sustain/damage; C6 is stronger but not required for viability — many players build him as 4★ without C6 with excellent results. (Community consensus: good but not mandatory.)
Practical tips & FAQ
1. Is Razor still good in Genshin Impact?
Yes. Razor remains a strong physical main DPS, especially for F2P and mid-game players. While not top-tier in late Abyss meta, he is reliable, easy to build, and powerful with proper artifacts and teams.
2. What is the best Razor build in 2026?
The best and most common build is Physical DPS Razor:
- Weapon: Wolf’s Gravestone / Song of Broken Pines / Prototype Archaic
- Artifacts: 4-piece Pale Flame
- Main Stats: ATK% / Physical DMG / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
This build maximizes Razor’s sustained on-field damage.
3. Is Razor better as Physical or Electro DPS?
Razor is much better as a Physical DPS. His kit heavily favors Normal Attacks and Physical DMG. Electro-focused builds are niche and mainly used in Dendro reaction teams like Hyperbloom or Aggravate.
4. Which artifact set is best for Razor?
The best artifact set is:
- 4-piece Pale Flame (Best in Slot)
Alternatives:
- 2pc Pale Flame + 2pc Bloodstained Chivalry
- 2pc Pale Flame + 2pc Gladiator (early game)
5. What stats should I prioritize for Razor?
Stat priority (Physical build):
- CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
- ATK%
- Energy Recharge (only if Burst uptime is an issue)
- Elemental Mastery (only for Dendro reaction builds)
Things to Avoid When Building Razor (Common Mistakes)
1. Building Razor as a Full Electro DPS
Razor’s kit is not designed for pure Electro damage.
Most of his damage comes from Normal Attacks + Physical scaling, not Electro multipliers.
✅ Do instead:
- Build Physical DPS (Physical DMG Goblet + Pale Flame)
- Use Electro only for Superconduct or reactions in niche teams
2. Ignoring Superconduct Reactions
Skipping Cryo teammates is a major damage loss.
Superconduct reduces enemy Physical RES, which massively boosts Razor’s DPS.
✅ Do instead:
- Always pair Razor with at least one Cryo character (Kaeya, Rosaria, etc.)
3. Using Elemental Mastery on Physical Razor
Elemental Mastery does almost nothing for Physical Razor builds.
EM Sands / EM substats are wasted stats.
✅ Do instead:
- Focus on CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%
- Use EM only in Hyperbloom or Aggravate Razor teams
4. Neglecting Normal Attack Talent Levels
Razor’s Normal Attacks are his main damage source.
Many players over-upgrade Skill or Burst and ignore Normal Attacks.
✅ Do instead:
- Level Normal Attack first, then Burst
- Skill can be leveled last in Physical builds
5. Using the Wrong Artifact Sets
Some popular sets are inefficient for Razor.
❌ Avoid:
- Full Thundering Fury (Electro-focused)
- Random mixed sets with no synergy
✅ Best choices:
- 4-piece Pale Flame
- 2pc Pale Flame + 2pc Bloodstained / Gladiator (early game)
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