How to Get It and Who It's For (2024)

Eshu's disaster Genshin impact - epic one-handed sword from Natlana, which can be obtained for the full completion of the "Iktomi Spirit Search Scrolls" event in update 5.2. The weapon is quite versatile, as it increases the damage of normal and charged attacks and gives them a critical chance if the hero is covered by a shield, which will suit many damage dealers playing with such supports.

In this guide, we will tell you how to get the one-handed sword Eshu's Calamity, raise its awakening level and who to give it to for the passive ability to work. We will share exact materials for leveling up to level 90 and where to find them.

How to get Eshu's Calamity Sword

Eshu's Calamity can be claimed by completing the main event of update 5.2 "The Scrolls of Spirit Searching Iktomi". To obtain the sword, you need to collect 200 Smoke Crystals from completing event activities. Weapon awakening materials are also available during the event. Please note that Eshu's Calamity cannot be obtained after the Iktomi Spirit Search Scrolls are completed.

Sword characteristics

• A type: one-handed sword
• Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Basic attack: 44 - 565
• Additional feature: attack power 6%-27.6%
• Passive: Increases normal and charged attack damage by 20/25/30/35/40%, as well as their crit chance 8/10/12/14/16%, if the character is protected by a shield.

How to Elevate and Awaken the Calamity of Eshu

Resource	Rarity and total quantity
	The Crazy Decadence of the Holy Sage ×3 Mad Devastation of the Holy Sage ×9 Crazy Holy Sage Skin ×9 Mad Spirituality of the Holy Sage ×4
	Refracting Bud x15 Stunning Broadleaf ×18 Illusory Leaf Spiral ×27
	Wooden sentinel whistle ×10 Metal Warrior Whistle ×15 Golden whistle of a saurian-crowned warrior ×18
	Mora ×150
	Reinforcement ore ×605

To upgrade Eshu's Calamity to lvl 90, you need to collect resources:

• Mad Decadence/Devastation/Sign/Spirituality of the Holy Sage - Dropped in Dungeon "Ancient Watchpoint" in Tuesday, Friday и Sunday.
• Refracting Bud/Stunning Broadleaf/Illusory Leaf Spiral - Materials dropped by normal enemies Twilight Mimiflora.
• Wooden/Metal/Golden Whistle of the Watchman/Warrior/Crown of the Saurians - Dropped from saurian-like warriors of the tribe.

Unlike other weapons, Eshu's Calamity does not require copies of the sword to awaken it. Instead, you will need to collect 4 Odara Shuttles to awaken it. The items are awarded for completing the Iktomi Spirit Search Scrolls event.

Who is Eshu's Calamity Suitable For in Genshin Impact

Ash's Calamity can be given to any character that wields a one-handed weapon and attacks with normal or charged attacks. In addition, the hero must need attack power and a shielder in the squad, or a Geo support for stable crystal generation.

Character	Recommendation
Alhaitham	Suitable for assembly through Stimulation, provided that the mastery of the elements and other useful stats are obtained in artifacts. In addition, there should be a shielder in the squad, for example, Bai Zhu, Kirara or ZhongliSince Alhaitham regularly uses both normal and charged attacks in his rotation, he will be able to fully utilize the sword's passive.
Ayato	Ayato's stance hits from the skill count as normal attack damage, meaning that the sword buff will work for this character. Even though Ayato rarely plays with shielders, this build option is still possible, for example with tomoy, Diona, layla and others.
Ayaka	Ayaka needs attack power and regularly uses charged attacks during combat. Although there are better options for this heroine, and Eshu's Calamity does not increase her ult in any way, this sword can be a great option for a start. It is completely free and does not require any preparations, like, for example, Amenoma.
Clorinda	Clorinda plays from normal attacks during the stance, which she is transferred to by pressing the elemental skill. The heroine also needs attack power, although with this sword you will have to pay more attention to crits in artifacts.
Keqing	A standard Electro character who attacks with both normal and charged attacks under infusion. Keqing feels best in Dendro teams, so among shielders it is worth paying attention to Bai Zhu, kiraru or more universal Zhongli.

In addition, there are some characters in the game who are also capable of playing the role of the main damage dealer, but initially occupy a different position in the team. If desired, you can give them this weapon if you fulfill special conditions:

Character	Recommendation
Tiori	Tiori is a secondary damage dealer from an elemental skill. After pressing E, if you use a basic attack, the heroine will receive Geo infusion for a while. If there is no C6, which increases the damage of normal attacks depending on defense, then Ash's Disaster can be given to Tiori in the position of the main damage dealer from standard attacks, since she will be able to provide herself with shields from Crystallization.
Laila	If desired and with the presence of constellations, it can play from normal and charged attacks under the infusion of Chun Yun. In this case, the sword will increase her attacks from the hand and help with the balance of attack power and other stats. Layla creates a shield herself, so she does not need an additional support for this role.
Kaeya	As with Layla, she can be a main DD, especially early in the game. Even if she doesn't Chun Yun for infusion, thanks to its ult it can give Cryo for Superconductor and play through physical attacks from the hand. For Kaye's shield you can put, for example, Noelle or any other support character.

How the weapon works

Eshu's Calamity has a simple passive ability that is almost effortless to activate. To receive the buff, the wielder must be shielded, which can be activated by either the wielder or a support ally. This will increase the wielder's damage and crit chance for normal and charged attacks.

Note that the shield must be active at all times when the character deals damage, since if it disappears, the sword's passive ability will stop working. Shields from Crystallize will count, but they are very fragile and will not provide a stable effect maintenance.

So, to keep the damage bonus active at all times, you need to follow the rotation:

1. Use the abilities of all supports and secondary damage dealers to distribute buffs and help with reactions.
2. Switch to the hero who will give the shield. This can be either an ally or a sword carrier.
3. Switch to the character who has Eshu's Calamity and use their basic or charged attacks while the shield is on them, and refresh as needed. If you use Crystallize shields, be sure to craft and pick up new stones in time.

We hope this guide helped you learn how to get the one-handed sword Eshu's Calamity in Genshin Impact, which characters it is suitable for, and how to play with it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. in comments. Read othersweapon manuals, and also follow the release of useful articles on Genshin Impact in the sectionsnews,guides,passingиENT.