A new weapon in Genshin Impact 3.1 aims to dramatically boost Elemental Mastery. If swords and spears aren’t your style, the Wandering Star Catalyst offers a compelling alternative. This guide reviews everything known about the weapon, how to obtain and upgrade it, and which characters benefit most from it.
What are the characteristics of the Wandering Star
The Wandering Star is a four-star catalyst that delivers solid gains to Attack Power and Elemental Mastery. Its effects can be shared with the entire team and can be maintained indefinitely. The base attack tops at 510, while Elemental Mastery increases to 165.
Every 10 seconds, the wielder gains an Attack Power boost equal to 24% of their Elemental Mastery. Allies in the squad receive a portion of this buff, amounting to 30% of the effect. The buff lasts 12 seconds and stacks with other weapon enhancements, persisting even if the equipped character is off the field.
How to get the Wandering Star
The catalyst is obtainable solely through a gacha prayer system. Its rarity is lower than a five-star weapon, making it significantly easier to pull in comparison.
How to awaken the Wandering Star
Awakening enhances weapon performance. This is done by duplicating the catalyst and paying a material cost. The awakening has five levels.
- 1 level – immediately available
- 2 level – Every 10 seconds, the wielder’s Attack Power increases by 30% of their Elemental Mastery. Allies receive 30% of the buff. Duration 12 seconds. Requires a duplicate and 1000 Mora.
- 3 level – Every 10 seconds, the wielder’s Attack Power increases by 36% of their Elemental Mastery. Allies receive 30% of the buff. Duration 12 seconds. Requires a duplicate and 2000 Mora.
- 4 level – Every 10 seconds, the wielder’s Attack Power increases by 30% of their Elemental Mastery. Allies receive 42% of the buff. Duration 12 seconds. Requires a duplicate and 4000 Mora.
- 5 level – Every 10 seconds, the wielder’s Attack Power increases by 48% of their Elemental Mastery. Allies receive 30% of the buff. Duration 12 seconds. Requires a duplicate and 8000 Mora.
How to raise the Wandering Star
Ascension raises weapons to level 90, increasing both base Attack and Elemental Mastery. The process unfolds in six stages, with resource and Mora costs between each stage.
- 0-1 phase (level 20) – 5,000 Mora, 3 Blooming Oasis Memories, 3 Dormant Fungal Cores, 2 Fungal Spores
- 1-2 phase (level 40) – 15,000 Mora, 3 Blooming Oasis Fragments, 12 Dormant Fungal Cores, 8 Fungal Spores
- 2-3 phase (level 50) – 20,000 Mora, 6 Blooming Oasis Fragments, 6 Dormant Fungal Cores, 6 Glowing Pollen
- 3-4 phase (level 60) – 30,000 Mora, 3 Blooming Oasis Sorrows, 12 Sleeping Fungal Cores, 9 Glowing Pollen
- 4-5 phase (level 70) – 35,000 Mora, 6 Blooming Oasis Sorrows, 9 Healthy Fungal Nuclei, 6 Crystal Locyst Dust
- 5-6 phase (level 80) – 45,000 Mora, 4 Blooming Oasis Truths, 18 Healthy Fungal Nuclei, 12 Crystallocyst Dust
Blooming Oasis Memories and other expensive options are found in the Tower of Contemptible Pride, while Fungal Cores and Spores come from enemies bearing those names.
Who is Wandering Star intended for?
The Catalyst shines when the wielder maintains high Elemental Mastery; otherwise the buff to Attack Power might be muted.
With this catalyst, Yae Miko gains a notable boost to Attack Power driven by Elemental Mastery, and the whole party can feel the improvement.
Sucrose benefits greatly as her kit scales with elemental mastery, and the catalyst further increases her offensive output.
Heizou also becomes notably stronger with the weapon’s stats backing his kit.
Lisa, an Electro character, gains more elemental mastery to boost damage while supporting the team.
If Mona is used primarily for Elemental Burst, Wandering Star remains a solid choice, as stronger elemental mastery translates into higher burst damage.
The Wandering Star is a practical pick for teams prioritizing elemental synergy and charged-up burst potential.
How to play Wandering Star
Weapon effectiveness relies on a well-balanced team. The wielder should prioritize high elemental mastery, while the user of the Wandering Star must receive timely swaps to maintain the squad buff. The 10-second cooldown and 12-second duration allow smooth reapplication without special conditions.
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Internal tuning and balance notes follow standard patch conventions for catalyst weapons and team-wide buffs. The Wandering Star blends well with teams that lean on elemental reactions and burst windows.