The Debate Club is a well-known 3-star claymore in Genshin Impact that provides an early-game boost to attack power and offers an approachable passive for AoE combat. As one of the more frequently obtained weapons, Debate Club is a staple in many players’ inventories and can be a valuable choice for claymore-wielding characters during the game’s early to mid stages. This article covers everything you need to know about Debate Club, from its stats and effects to recommendations for usage and builds.

Examining the Debate Club: Weapon Details and Attributes

Debate Club is a traditional claymore by design, coming from a line of trusty blunt weapons that offer reliable attack power and simple but effective abilities. It’s popular for its ease of use and accessibility, especially among free-to-play and new players.

  • Weapon Type: Claymore
  • Rarity: 3-Star (⭐⭐⭐)
  • Secondary Stat: ATK%
  • Base Attack (Level 1): 39
  • Base Attack (Level 90): 401
  • Secondary Stat (ATK%) Level 1: 7.7%
  • Secondary Stat (ATK%) Level 90: 35.2%

Passive Skill: Blunt Conclusion

Debate Club’s unique trait, Blunt Conclusion, elevates its crowd control and burst damage. After using an Elemental Skill, any Normal or Charged Attack that hits an opponent deals an additional AoE Physical attack. This can dramatically increase damage output against groups.

  • Effect Duration: 15 seconds (after Elemental Skill use)
  • AoE Cooldown: 3 seconds between procs
  • Damage (Refinement 1): 60% ATK as AoE DMG

Passive Scaling by Refinement Level:

  • R1: 60% ATK DMG
  • R2: 75% ATK DMG
  • R3: 90% ATK DMG
  • R4: 105% ATK DMG
  • R5: 120% ATK DMG

How to Obtain Debate Club

Debate Club is obtainable exclusively via the Wish system—Genshin Impact’s gacha mechanic. As a 3-star weapon, it boasts a high drop rate, especially when pulling on any weapon or standard banner, making it easy to collect and refine.

Ideal Characters for Debate Club

Any claymore user can equip Debate Club, but some benefit more due to their skill rotations or early-game scaling with ATK. Characters that rely on continuous Normal and Charged Attacks after using their Elemental Skill can get the most value.

  • Noelle: Her shield and healing skills, coupled with Debate Club’s AoE passive, are ideal for clearing mobs.
  • Razor: Leverages high attack speed and frequent skill use for multiple passive triggers.
  • Beidou: Works well during her Elemental Skill and Burst combos for splash AoE.
  • Xinyan: Benefits from increased ATK% and extra Physical AoE during skill rotations.

For higher-level play, players may prefer to upgrade to 4-star or 5-star weapons, but the Debate Club offers a solid stepping stone, especially with refinements.

Best Builds and Usage Tips

Debate Club is best used in builds that emphasize rapid Normal/Charged attack sequences after using Elemental Skills. This maximizes its passive uptime and splash damage potential. The ATK% substat synergizes with characters who scale well off ATK and prefer increased base damage for their abilities.

  • Hybrid DPS Build: Combine ATK% main stats on artifacts with Physical DMG Bonus (when appropriate) for claymore characters focused on on-field presence and regular skill cycles.
  • Early Game Flexibility: Debate Club’s accessibility makes it easy to reach high refinement levels quickly—boosting its passive damage for entire teams of new players.

While Debate Club does not compete with 4-star or 5-star options long-term, it is an excellent way to clear early content and farm resources more efficiently.

Debate Club Stats by Level

Level Base ATK ATK%
1 39 7.7%
20 94 13.5%
40 184 19.6%
60 267 25.7%
80 347 31.9%
90 401 35.2%

Comparison with Other Early-Game Claymores

While Debate Club shines in early-game accessibility and AoE functionality, it naturally falls behind exclusive 4-star or 5-star weapons such as the Serpent Spine or Wolf’s Gravestone in terms of raw stats and advanced passives. Yet, with refinements and strategic play, Debate Club can outperform many lower-rarity competitors while you collect better weapons.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Debate Club in Genshin Impact

What is Debate Club in Genshin Impact?

Debate Club is a 3-star claymore weapon that boosts ATK% and adds AoE Physical damage via its Blunt Conclusion passive, triggered after using an Elemental Skill.

How can I obtain Debate Club?

Debate Club is acquired from the Wish (gacha) system on any standard or weapon banner, with a high drop rate due to its 3-star rarity.

Which characters are best with Debate Club?

Claymore users like Razor, Noelle, Beidou, and Xinyan benefit most, especially early in the game, as the passive AoE and increased ATK% complement their skill and attack rotations.

What are Debate Club’s key stats?

At level 1, Debate Club offers 39 base ATK and 7.7% ATK%. At level 90, it has 401 base ATK and 35.2% ATK%.

How does the Blunt Conclusion effect work?

After using an Elemental Skill, hitting enemies with Normal or Charged Attacks deals additional AoE Physical DMG based on a percentage of ATK, with a cooldown of 3 seconds and a duration of 15 seconds after skill use.

Does refining Debate Club make it much stronger?

Yes, refinements increase the passive AoE damage, allowing you to deal up to 120% ATK as additional AoE DMG at Refinement 5, making it a powerful early-game weapon when fully refined.

Is Debate Club worth using in late game?

While functional, Debate Club is generally outclassed by 4-star and 5-star claymores in late-game content due to its lower base stats and passive scaling. However, it remains viable for early progression and for players lacking higher-rarity weapons.

Can Debate Club trigger Elemental Reactions?

The AoE damage from Blunt Conclusion deals Physical damage, so it won’t directly trigger most Elemental Reactions but can contribute to overall damage when combined with elemental applications from other sources.

Does the Debate Club passive stack or overlap with other weapons?

No, passive effects do not stack with themselves, and only one weapon can be equipped per character. The passive does, however, function alongside character abilities and artifact effects.

Can Debate Club be obtained from quests or events?

Debate Club is not available from quests or events and can only be obtained from the Wish system on any standard banner.

What upgrade materials are needed for Debate Club?

Debate Club uses standard claymore ascension materials which vary by in-game location and region, similar to other 3-star claymores. See Zillion Gamer’s ascension guide for more details.