Iron Sting

Lore

Iron Sting was once carried by a veteran of Mondstadt and is said to awaken when Vaporize is triggered in rapid succession.

Passive - Astral Edge

Increases all damage by 12%. Triggering Vaporize grants an additional 18% Hydro DMG Bonus for 8s.

Refinements

• R1: Increases all damage by 12%. Triggering Vaporize grants 15% Hydro DMG Bonus for 8s.
• R2: Increases all damage by 14%. Triggering Vaporize grants 18% Hydro DMG Bonus for 8s.
• R3: Increases all damage by 16%. Triggering Vaporize grants 21% Hydro DMG Bonus for 8s.
• R4: Increases all damage by 18%. Triggering Vaporize grants 24% Hydro DMG Bonus for 8s.
• R5: Increases all damage by 20%. Triggering Vaporize grants 27% Hydro DMG Bonus for 8s.

Why This Weapon Is Good

Iron Sting is strong on Catalyst users who can trigger Vaporize often and maintain high field time.

Best Characters

• Yoimiya: Yoimiya can keep the passive active with frequent Hydro application.
• Xiao Xuan: Xiao Xuan can keep the passive active with frequent Hydro application.
• Xingqiu: Xingqiu can keep the passive active with frequent Hydro application.

Ascension Materials

• Tempered Filament Beyond Resonance
• Stained Mask
• Kageuchi Handguard
• Whopperflower Nectar
• Verdant Seal Under Reverie
• Violetgrass

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