Wavebreaker fin in Genshin Impact: how to get it, stats, materials for ascension

Genshin Impact is getting a host of new weapons for its version 2.2 update, including a new four-star rod called Wavebreaker's Fin. This pole weapon has a similar effect to other weapons on the banner, being a great way to increase damage for your burst mounts.

At the time of this writing, it is not yet officially known how to get the Wavebreaker fin weapon. However, the weapon was announced alongside the new five-star banner weapon, the Polar Star, meaning it will likely become available as a featured banner weapon.

Statistics of the Wavebreaker fin

• Rarity: 4 stars
• ATK: 45 basic ATK, 620 at level 90
• Secondary statistic: ATK%
• Secondary statistic levels: 3% at level 1, 13,8% at level 90
• Passive: For each point of a team's maximum energy, the wielder of the Wavebreaker fin gains a 0,12 percent increase in their Elemental Burst DMG. A maximum of 40 percent more DMG can be gained with this passive.

Materials for Ascension

To upgrade the Wavebreaker fin, you will need the following materials:

Level 20	x2 Evil Lieutenant's Mask, x3 Hidden Claw, x2 Old Hanguard, x5000 Blackberry
Level 40	x3 Tiger Bite Mask, x12 Hidden Claw, x8 Old Hanguard, x15000 Blackberry
Level 50	x6 Tiger Bite Mask, x6 Hidden Unguis, x6 Kageuchi Handguard, x20000 Mora
Level 60	x3 Mask of the Horned, x12 Hidden Unguis, x9 Kageuchi Handguards, x30000 Mora
Level 70	x6 Mask of the Horned, x9 Hidden Claw, x6 Famous Handguard, x35000 Blackberry
Level 80	x4 Kijin Mask, x18 Hidden Claw, x12 Famous Handguard, x45000 Blackberry

Is the Wavebreaker's fin good?

Like the Akuoumaru, the Wavebreaker's fin is a support weapon designed to increase the damage of your Polearm characters dealing a lot of damage in a burst. This includes characters like Xiangling, which deals the majority of its damage through its barrage.

While the ATK% sub-stat is low, the base ATK is surprisingly high for a four-star weapon. In high polish, this weapon should help your blast-focused pole weapons deal far more damage. However, as this weapon is likely a banner pull, you should be wondering if you really need to spend the Primogems for it.

After all, the four-star weapon, The Catch, is free for all players. Unlike other free-to-play weapons like the Luxurious Sea-Lord, The Catch will be available to all players indefinitely. The Catch has a similar passive in increasing blast damage. The Wavebreaker's Fin will beat The Catch, but you should only roll for this weapon if you have the Primogems in stock.