TL;DR:
- Kagura’s Verity is Yae Miko’s signature Catalyst, built around Elemental Skill uptime.
- Primordial Jade Cutter is a universal Sword stat-stick with no signature owner.
- Kagura’s Verity performs best on Yae Miko specifically, with limited value elsewhere.
- Primordial Jade Cutter works well on almost any Sword DPS or Sub-DPS character.
- The right pick depends on your roster, not which weapon is objectively “better.”
When Yae Miko’s banner runs, its paired weapon banner often features Kagura’s Verity alongside Primordial Jade Cutter. Since these two weapons serve completely different purposes, deciding where to spend Primogems comes down to your current roster rather than raw power. Here’s how to choose between them.
What Does Kagura’s Verity Do?
Kagura’s Verity is a 5-star Catalyst from the Inazuma Series. Using an Elemental Skill grants a stack that boosts Elemental Skill and Elemental DMG, and using the Skill again refreshes the duration of all existing stacks. This makes it especially strong on characters who cast their Elemental Skill frequently and rely on it for damage.
Who Should Use Kagura’s Verity?
Kagura’s Verity is Yae Miko’s best-in-slot Catalyst, since her entire kit revolves around casting her Elemental Skill to deploy and refresh her Sesshou Sakura turrets. Lisa is another strong user thanks to her low-cooldown Tap Skill, which can easily maintain the weapon’s max stacks. Outside of these two, most other Catalyst DPS characters perform better with alternatives like Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, since Kagura’s Verity’s passive depends heavily on Skill-based playstyles rather than raw Elemental Mastery or CRIT scaling.
What Does Primordial Jade Cutter Do?
Primordial Jade Cutter is a 5-star Sword known for its high base stats and generous CRIT Rate substat. Its passive increases the wielder’s max HP by 20% and grants bonus ATK equal to a percentage of that max HP. Unlike Kagura’s Verity, it has no specific signature owner and functions as a reliable stat-stick for almost any Sword user.
Who Should Use Primordial Jade Cutter?
Primordial Jade Cutter benefits nearly every Sword character in the game, since there’s no unit that performs poorly with a high CRIT Rate weapon. Main DPS characters like Keqing and Ayaka can use it effectively, while Sub-DPS units such as Xingqiu, Kazuha, and Albedo also get strong value from it. Because of this flexibility, it holds its value across nearly every version of the game rather than being tied to one character’s kit.
Kagura’s Verity Vs. Primordial Jade Cutter: Which Should You Pull For?
The decision mostly comes down to two questions:
- Do you have or plan to pull for Yae Miko? If so, Kagura’s Verity is a clear upgrade for her damage output, though she still performs well with 4-star alternatives like The Widsith.
- Do you have multiple Sword characters who need a CRIT-focused weapon? If your roster includes several Sword DPS or Sub-DPS units without a strong 5-star option, Primordial Jade Cutter offers broader long-term value.
If you can comfortably pull for both weapons, doing so is the safest choice, since Primordial Jade Cutter rarely goes to waste on any account while Kagura’s Verity dramatically improves Yae Miko specifically. If Primogems are limited, prioritize Kagura’s Verity only if Yae Miko is a core part of your team, and lean toward Primordial Jade Cutter if you want a flexible weapon that benefits your broader Sword roster instead.
Does Kagura’s Verity Work On Other Catalyst Characters?
Kagura’s Verity can technically be used by any Catalyst character, but its value depends entirely on how often that character casts their Elemental Skill. Characters who function as on-field Main DPS with Elemental Skill-based rotations tend to get more value than those who rely mostly on Elemental Bursts or Normal Attacks.
Is Primordial Jade Cutter Still Worth Pulling For?
Yes. Since its release, no Sword character has performed poorly with Primordial Jade Cutter equipped. Its combination of high base stats, a generous CRIT Rate substat, and an HP-scaling passive keeps it among the strongest Swords in the game, making it a safe long-term investment regardless of which characters you plan to pull in the future.
FAQs
Is Kagura’s Verity only good for Yae Miko?
Kagura’s Verity performs best on Yae Miko and secondarily on Lisa, but most other Catalyst characters get better value from different 5-star options.
Does Primordial Jade Cutter have a signature character?
No. Primordial Jade Cutter isn’t tied to any specific character and works well on nearly all Sword users.
Should I pull for both weapons at once?
If your Primogem budget allows it, pulling for both is ideal, since Primordial Jade Cutter rarely goes to waste while Kagura’s Verity offers a large damage boost specifically for Yae Miko.
Which weapon has better long-term value?
Primordial Jade Cutter tends to hold broader long-term value since it fits many characters, while Kagura’s Verity is more valuable if Yae Miko is central to your account.
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