Genshin Impact’s latest update has introduced an exciting new feature—weapon skins! These cosmetic upgrades let you change the appearance of your weapons, adding a fresh layer of customization to your favorite characters. But how exactly do you get them? This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from unlocking them to equipping them in-game.
Weapon skins are purely cosmetic items that alter how your weapons look without affecting their stats. They come in different elemental themes and weapon types, meaning there’s a unique design for every playstyle. Whether you’re wielding a sword, claymore, polearm, catalyst, or bow, you can find a skin that matches your aesthetic.
The catch? These skins aren’t permanent. They’re tied to the current version’s Stygian Onslaught event and will disappear once the update ends. This makes them a temporary but prestigious reward for players who take on the game’s toughest challenges.
How to Unlock Weapon Skins
The only way to get weapon skins right now is by completing the Stygian Onslaught event at its highest difficulty—Dire VI. This mode is no joke; it’s designed for endgame players with fully built teams. Here’s how it works:
- Unlock Dire Difficulty – Before you can attempt Dire VI, you’ll need to clear the previous difficulty levels, including Fearless. Each stage ramps up the challenge, with Dire VI featuring level 110 enemies and brutal mechanics.
- Complete Dire VI – Simply finishing this difficulty grants you the 4-star weapon skin, called Radiant Phantasm: Incursion Repeller.
- Speedrun for the 5-Star Version – If you manage to clear all three boss fights in under 180 seconds total, you’ll unlock the 5-star variant, Radiant Phantasm: Incursion Repeller – Sublimation. The only difference? The 5-star version has a glowing effect, making it even flashier.
Why Are They Temporary?
Unlike most rewards in Genshin Impact, these skins expire when the current patch ends. This might seem frustrating, but it’s likely to keep the mode competitive. Since Dire VI is harder than Spiral Abyss Floor 12, the temporary nature ensures players don’t feel pressured to grind endlessly for a permanent cosmetic.
How to Equip Weapon Skins
Once you’ve earned your weapon skins, equipping them is simple:
- Open the Character Menu and select the hero you want to customize.
- Click the wardrobe/hanger icon in the bottom-right corner to enter the Dressing Room.
- Navigate to the Weapon tab and choose your unlocked skin.
- You can even change the color of the skin to match your character’s element!
Remember, these skins don’t boost performance—they’re just for show. But if you’ve conquered Dire VI, flaunting that 5-star glow is a serious flex.
Available Weapon Skins
Each weapon type has its own unique skin, with elemental variations for different characters. Here are some of the standout designs:
- Serpent Devourer (Sword) – A sleek, serpentine blade with an ominous aura.
- Ardent Storm (Claymore) – A fiery greatsword that crackles with energy.
- Shattered Moon (Polearm) – A celestial spear that glows like a crescent moon.
- Hallowed Fetters (Catalyst) – An ornate tome pulsing with magical energy.
- Starpiercer (Bow) – A radiant longbow that looks like it was forged from starlight.
The 5-star versions of these skins add an extra layer of visual flair, making them even more eye-catching in battle.
Is It Worth the Grind?
If you love customization and enjoy tough challenges, absolutely. The Stygian Onslaught mode is one of the hardest pieces of content in Genshin Impact, so earning these skins proves your skill. Plus, since they’re temporary, they act as a badge of honor for the current patch.
However, if you’re a casual player or don’t care much about cosmetics, you might skip the grind. The rewards are purely visual, and the difficulty is no joke—Dire VI is designed for players with high-level characters and optimized team compositions.
