I still remember the electrifying moment the Raiden Shogun descended into Teyvat with Genshin Impact 2.1. The Shogun’s poetic ruthlessness and her unique Resolve-stacking mechanic instantly hooked me. Fast-forward to 2026, and my Naginata-wielding Electro Archon has carried me through countless Spiral Abyss rotations, brutal events, and even the chaotic open-world shenanigans of the latest regions. Along the way, I’ve tinkered with nearly every teammate imaginable—some disastrous, some divine. Today I want to share the comp-building philosophy that turned my Raiden from a decorative figurehead into the unstoppable core of my account.

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Understanding the Resolve System—the Heart of the Comp

The first lesson hit me early: Raiden isn’t just a DPS; she’s a living battery that demands you rethink rotations. Every time an ally unleashes a high-cost Elemental Burst, the Shogun silently accumulates Resolve stacks. The moment her own Q fills, that pent-up energy translates into a devastating Musou no Hitotachi and a nuke-spamming sword stance that can vaporize waves of enemies. This means you must surround her with party members whose bursts cost 60, 70, or even 80 energy. Back in 2021, many players fixated on giving Raiden the spotlight 24/7, but I quickly realized her Elemental Skill’s coordinated attacks and burst-damage bonuses turned her into a dual-threat—a sub-DPS and enabler who elevates everyone else. That philosophy still holds true in 2026, though modern artifacts like Emblem of Severed Fate have completely normalized the high-ER playstyle.

The Main DPS Conundrum: To Solo or Not to Solo

In the early days, you’d often see Raiden parked alongside other hypercarries like Xiao or Ganyu. I tried a rotation with Diluc once—letting him dump his massive burst to build Resolve, then swapping to Raiden for a cleanup sweep. It worked beautifully in domains where elemental shields weren’t a nuisance. Childe and Yoimiya also synergized surprisingly well because their quick on-field windows didn’t compete with Raiden’s demanding 7-second sword stance. However, the meta shifts taught me that pairing Raiden with Eula was golden: Eula’s 80-cost burst fed Raiden’s stacks perfectly, and Raiden’s Electro application triggered constant Superconduct, shredding physical resistance. By 2026, most players treat Raiden as a solo carry in rational teams, but I’ll always have a soft spot for those hybrid dual-carry setups.

Sub-DPS: The Bread and Butter of F2P Flexibility

Here’s where the reference guides from 2.1 still ring true, and where my broke, Resin-starved self found endless joy. Raiden works with virtually every free sub-DPS.

  • Xiangling remains the undisputed queen; her Pyronado snapshots buffs and spews incredible off-field damage, triggering Overloads that chew through most mobs.

  • Xingqiu provides damage reduction, healing, and Hydro application—essential for Electro-Charged chaos and later Dendro-based Hyperbloom variants.

  • Fischl deserves a special mention for proccing Electro Resonance, showering the team with particles. Oz’s constant battery made my early-game rotations buttery smooth.

One critical piece of advice I absorbed too late: avoid Beidou. Despite both being Electro warriors, their bursts essentially refused to interact properly. In 2026 the interaction still hasn’t been “fixed” —Raiden’s normal attack triggers during her burst simply don’t proc Beidou’s Stormbreaker. If you’re building a team from scratch, save yourself the headache. Lisa and Rosaria, on the other hand, are stealthy gems: Lisa’s DEF shred amplifies Raiden’s initial slash, while Rosaria’s crit-rate share and Cryo application enable Superconduct or freeze-shatter chaos.

The Pillars: Supports, Healers, and the Almighty Shielders

No story about Raiden comps is complete without bowing to the geo daddy himself. Zhongli’s Jade Shield trivialized so many boss fights that I almost forgot how to dodge. Whenever I needed a stress-free Abyss clear, I’d slot him in and watch enemies crumple under Raiden’s uninterrupted combos. Bennett, meanwhile, functioned as the universal engine—his ATK boost and healing turned good clears into one-rotation savagery. Kujou Sara was the trickiest to tame: her ATK buff for Electro characters synergized perfectly with Raiden, but farming the Thunder Manifestation for both characters in 2021 nearly drained my sanity. By 2026, many players have C6 Sara, and the C6 Electro CRIT DMG buff transforms Raiden’s initial slash into a delete button.

Kazuha and Sucrose deserve a nod even though they weren’t in the early lists. Swirling Electro for VV shred and grouping enemies before Raiden’s ult became a staple strategy once I got my hands on an Anemo grouper. The classic “Raiden National” (Raiden-Xiangling-Xingqiu-Bennett) became my lazy-mode blast furnace, and it still shreds content in 2026 even with Dendro reactions running rampant.

Putting It All Together for Modern 2026 Play

If you’re awakening the Shogun today, you have an embarrassment of riches. My personal toolkit now includes:

Role Top Picks (2026) Why
Main DPS Raiden herself, Eula, Hu Tao High-cost bursts feed Resolve; dual carries exploit downtime.
Sub-DPS Xiangling, Xingqiu, Fischl, Yelan Off-field damage and reactions; Yelan offers a premium Xingqiu sidegrade.
Supports Bennett, Kazuha, Zhongli, Kujou Sara (C6) ATK buffs, shred, shielding, and Electro-specific amplification.
Healers Jean, Diona, Bennett (already listed) Cleanse, healing, and occasional utility like Sunfire swirls.

Don’t sleep on Hyperbloom variants either. With Nahida or Dendro Traveler, Raiden can be built full EM to trigger devastating seeds from off-field—a completely different flavor compared to her traditional carry build. The beauty of the Shogun is that she refuses to be pigeonholed.

I’ve played through every single Abyss rotation since 2.1, and the one constant is that Raiden comps reward patience. Stack Energy Recharge on your artifacts, respect the Resolve mechanic, and don’t be afraid to experiment. Whether you’re a whale with every 5-star or an F2P warrior clutching a C0 Raiden and a dream, the Electro Archon will repay your investment tenfold. Now go out there and make eternity bow to your blade.