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Genshin Impact - Emerald Orb Catalyst

Emerald Orb is a 3-Star Catalyst Weapon in Genshin Impact. Here you'll find everything you need to know about this weapon from its attack power, bonus effects, rarity, and even the best character to use it!

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Best Characters to Use Emerald Orb

Recommended Characters
Mona ImageMona Yae Miko ImageYae Miko Nahida ImageNahida

Hydro-Related Characters

Any character that can trigger Hydro-related reactions such as Anemo or Hydro users can make use of this weapon, though it fits some characters more than others due to other characters having better options.

Emerald Orb Stats and General Information

Emerald Orb
Emerald Orb Image
Type Catalyst
Base ATK 40
Rarity ★★★
Bonus Effect
 Elemental Mastery + 20
Skill
 Rapids
Upon causing a Vaporize, Electro-Charged, Frozen, or a Hydro-infused Swirl reaction, increases ATK by 20% for 12s.

Emerald Orb Stats

Lvl. Base ATK Elemental Mastery
1/20 40 20
20/20 102 36
40/40 187 53
50/50 239 61
60/60 292 69
70/70 344 77
80/80 396 85
90/90 448 94

Emerald Orb Refinement Levels

Rapids
R1 Upon causing a Vaporize, Electro-Charged, Frozen, or a Hydro-infused Swirl reaction, increases ATK by 20% for 12s.
R2 Upon causing a Vaporize, Electro-Charged, Frozen, or a Hydro-infused Swirl reaction, increases ATK by 25% for 12s.
R3 Upon causing a Vaporize, Electro-Charged, Frozen, or a Hydro-infused Swirl reaction, increases ATK by 30% for 12s.
R4 Upon causing a Vaporize, Electro-Charged, Frozen, or a Hydro-infused Swirl reaction, increases ATK by 35% for 12s.
R5 Upon causing a Vaporize, Electro-Charged, Frozen, or a Hydro-infused Swirl reaction, increases ATK by 40% for 12s.

Emerald Orb Ascension Materials

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50
Genshin - Lustrous Stone from Guyun Image Lustrous Stone from Guyun ×2
Genshin - Hunter Hunter's Sacrificial Knife ×8
Genshin - Treasure Hoarder Insignia Image Treasure Hoarder Insignia ×5
50
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60
Genshin - Lustrous Stone from Guyun Image Lustrous Stone from Guyun ×4
Genshin - Agent Agent's Sacrificial Knife ×4
Genshin - Silver Raven Insignia Image Silver Raven Insignia ×4
60
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70
Genshin - Relic from Guyun Image Relic from Guyun ×
Genshin - Agent Agent's Sacrificial Knife ×
Genshin - Silver Raven Insignia Image Silver Raven Insignia ×
70
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80
Genshin - Relic from Guyun Image Relic from Guyun ×4
Genshin - Inspector Inspector's Sacrificial Knife ×6
Genshin - Golden Raven Insignia Image Golden Raven Insignia ×4
80
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90
Genshin - Divine Body from Guyun Image Divine Body from Guyun ×3
Genshin - Inspector Inspector's Sacrificial Knife ×12
Genshin - Golden Raven Insignia Image Golden Raven Insignia ×8

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6 panda man panda man 4 months

im using it on wrio lol

5 Anonymous Anonymous over 2 years

Shouldn’t this weapon work very well on any catalyst Hydro character? At least to me, in theory it sounds like an awesome pick for Hydro chars if you play around elemental reactions, doesn’t it? Or is there some hidden cd on the dmg buff or something?

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