Royal Grimoire Genshin Impact Guide ⇒ Best Builds & Tips

The Royal Grimoire is a 4-star Catalyst weapon in Genshin Impact that caters to characters who benefit from high ATK and Crit Rate stacking. Available exclusively through Paimon’s Bargains using Masterless Starglitter, it offers a unique passive that rewards consistent offensive output. With its gradually stacking Crit Rate mechanic, the Royal Grimoire stands out as a dependable option for main DPS catalyst users, especially those who thrive on rapid, repeated damage to maximize potential.

Royal Grimoire Weapon Breakdown

Weapon Type	Catalyst
Rarity	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4-Star)
Base ATK (Lv. 90)	565
Sub-stat	ATK +27.6%
Passive Ability	Focus – When damaging enemies, Crit Rate is increased by 8% (at R1) with each hit. Max 5 stacks. A Crit Hit removes all stacks.
How to Obtain	Exclusive to Paimon’s Bargains (Masterless Starglitter shop)

Stat Progression and Focus Passive Explained

At full level, the Royal Grimoire delivers impressive damage with a base ATK of 565 and an ATK sub-stat of 27.6%. Its passive, Focus, boosts Crit Rate by 8% per stack (10/12/14/16% at higher refinements) for up to 5 stacks. Hitting enemies accumulates stacks, empowering your next Crit hit. Once achieved, the stacks reset upon success, encouraging a continuous loop of attack buildup and burst.

Best Characters to Use Royal Grimoire

The Royal Grimoire excels with characters that attack frequently and benefit from Crit Rate buildup.

Yanfei – Pyro DPS who rapidly chips away at enemies with her charged attacks.
Wanderer (Scaramouche) – High Normal Attack uptime synergizes well with the weapon’s stacking.
Heizou – An Anemo Catalyst user whose fast-paced fighting style benefits from the Crit boost.
Klee – Her explosive Pyro attacks and bombs make her ideal for maintaining Focus stacks.
Ningguang – Especially effective at high constellations as a Geo powerhouse.
Lisa – With her Electro-infused Elemental Burst, stacking and consuming Crit stats feel natural.
Yae Miko – Her turret-based playstyle helps develop stacks quickly even off-field.

Note: While Kokomi can equip Royal Grimoire at high refinements, her inability to Crit makes it a suboptimal choice outside niche builds.

Optimal Artifact Builds

Artifact selection should match both the weapon’s Crit mechanic and the wielder’s elemental type or scaling.

Main Stat Priority

Sands: ATK% or Elemental Mastery (for reaction-focused units)
Goblet: Elemental DMG Bonus (Pyro, Electro, Anemo, etc.)
Circlet: Crit Rate or Crit DMG (depending on Crit balance)

Recommended Artifact Sets

2 Piece Gladiator’s Finale + 2 Piece Shimenawa’s Reminiscence – +36% ATK overall.
4 Piece Wanderer’s Troupe – Ideal for charged-attacking Yanfei and Klee.
2 Piece Emblem of Severed Fate + 2 Piece Gladiator’s Finale – Balances ER and ATK for Wanderer or Heizou builds.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Grimoire in Genshin Impact

What type of weapon is the Royal Grimoire?

The Royal Grimoire is a 4-star Catalyst weapon used by mage-type characters in Genshin Impact.

How do you obtain the Royal Grimoire?

It is available exclusively through the Paimon’s Bargains shop in exchange for Masterless Starglitter.

What is the passive ability of Royal Grimoire?

Its passive, Focus, grants up to 5 stacks of Crit Rate after damaging enemies. Each hit adds a stack (8% at R1), which are all consumed on a successful Crit.

Which characters perform best with Royal Grimoire?

Top users include Yanfei, Wanderer (Scaramouche), Heizou, Klee, Ningguang, Lisa, and Yae Miko.

Is Royal Grimoire a good weapon for Kokomi?

No. Kokomi has negative Crit Rate due to her passive, making Royal Grimoire ineffective for standard builds.

What artifact sets pair well with Royal Grimoire?

Sets like Gladiator’s Finale, Wanderer’s Troupe, or Emblem of Severed Fate (mixed) are ideal, depending on your playstyle and the character’s needs.

Can Royal Grimoire compete with gacha 5-star weapons?

In some cases, yes. While it doesn’t outperform premier 5-star Catalysts, it is a very competitive F2P-friendly option when refined.

How does Royal Grimoire compare with the Blackcliff Agate?

Blackcliff offers Crit DMG and burst-scaling abilities, but requires defeating enemies for stacks. Royal Grimoire provides consistent Crit Rate, making it more reliable in single-target or prolonged fights.

What is the best refinement rank for Royal Grimoire?

Refinement 5 (R5) drastically improves its Crit Rate stacking to 16% per hit. If you’re investing Stardust or Starglitter, going to R5 is worthwhile for main DPS units.