The Sword of Narzissenkreuz is a unique quest item and, at the same time, a playable four-star rarity one-handed sword that was introduced in version 4.2 of the game. In this guide, we will explain how to obtain, level up, and ascend this sword, as well as help you evaluate its effectiveness for certain characters.

How to Obtain and Ascend the Sword of Narzissenkreuz in Genshin Impact

You will obtain the sword directly during the quest "Rowboat's Wake" in the Fontaine region, and it will remain in your possession as both a keepsake and a combat weapon.

When it comes to ascension, you will need to acquire four Drained Conch Cups and upgrade them to Surging Sacred Chalices. The initial acquisition of this "material" is also tied to quests, primarily "Aqueous Tidemarks" and "Ann of the Narzissenkreuz," which are related to the associated locations. You can read more about crafting Surging Sacred Chalices here [insert link].

Resources for Ascending the Sword of Narzissenkreuz in Genshin Impact

For leveling up, you will need the following special resources:

• Ancient Chord (found in the "Echoes of the Deep Tides" domain on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays).
• Operative's Pocket Watch and derivatives (dropped by Fatui Operatives).
• Transoceanic Pearl and its crafts (dropped from Fontmer Aberrants).

Who Is Suitable for the Sword of Narzissenkreuz in Genshin Impact

• The sword has a unique mechanic - Archon Switch. The swap is similar to changing the element for the main character at the Statue of The Seven. You approach a specific point on the map, where the "elevation" of the conch is located, and switch between them. Although it's not very convenient, it is suitable for solving puzzles using both Pneuma and Usia. In terms of raw damage, most swords of similar rarity surpass it.

• Even though the cooldown of the sword's passive ability is 12 seconds, it can be used by nearly every other character who can deliver one hit per rotation and never touch this atavism of their skillset again. Characters like Ayato, Ayaka, Kaeya, Keqing, Qiqi, and Jean benefit the most from this sword. The first four are active users of normal attacks, with no objections to the extra 50%+ utilization of their stats when activating the passive by default. The two healers restore the health of teammates based on their attack power and also occasionally use normal attacks. Qiqi triggers marks, and Jean's additional healing depends on them.

Good luck with your usage! Thanks for the screenshots, ZaFrostPet and KyoStinV.