4-star Polearm
Dragon's Bane — Best Characters in 2026
Elemental Mastery plus reaction damage — competitive with 5-stars on Hu Tao at R5.
Weapon Type
Polearm
Rarity
4-star
Best On
1 character
Alternatives
10 similar
Best Characters for Dragon's Bane in 2026
How to get the most out of it
The passive boosts damage against enemies affected by Hydro or Pyro, which is exactly the condition Hu Tao creates herself. At R5 it is one of the best 4-star polearms in the game.
Alternatives & Similar Polearms
Staff of Homa · 5-star Engulfing Lightning · 5-star Crimson Moon's Semblance · 5-star Calamity Queller · 5-star The Catch · 4-star (free, fishing) Favonius Lance · 4-star White Tassel · 3-star Lumidouce Elegy · 5-star Deathmatch · 4-star (Battle Pass) Dragonspine Spear · 4-star (event)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use Dragon's Bane?
It is best on Hu Tao. Elemental Mastery plus reaction damage — competitive with 5-stars on Hu Tao at R5.
Is Dragon's Bane worth pulling?
It is a 4-star option, so you will likely obtain it through normal wishes. Refinement rank matters far more than whether you own it at all.
What are the alternatives to Dragon's Bane?
Other strong polearm options include Staff of Homa, Engulfing Lightning, Crimson Moon's Semblance, Calamity Queller.