4-star (craftable) Sword
Iron Sting — Best Characters in 2026
Free Elemental Mastery with a damage proc — the best craftable option for EM supports.
Weapon Type
Sword
Rarity
4-star (craftable)
Best On
3 characters
Alternatives
7 similar
Best Characters for Iron Sting in 2026
- Kazuha Kazuha build guide →
- Kuki Shinobu Kuki Shinobu build guide →
- Alhaitham Alhaitham build guide →
How to get the most out of it
The damage proc scales with EM, which means it gets better the more EM you already have. This is why it is a strong budget option on Kazuha and Kuki Shinobu specifically.
Alternatives & Similar Swords
Mistsplitter Reforged · 5-star Freedom-Sworn · 5-star Splendor of Tranquil Waters · 5-star Key of Khaj-Nisut · 5-star Sacrificial Sword · 4-star Favonius Sword · 4-star Amenoma Kageuchi · 4-star (craftable)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use Iron Sting?
It is best on Kazuha, Kuki Shinobu, Alhaitham. Free Elemental Mastery with a damage proc — the best craftable option for EM supports.
Is Iron Sting 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 Iron Sting?
Other strong sword options include Mistsplitter Reforged, Freedom-Sworn, Splendor of Tranquil Waters, Key of Khaj-Nisut.