Despite what the doomposters say, this powerhouse still packs ~89K DPS potential with proper execution. Here's everything you need to know about rotations, builds, and why this team keeps clearing Abyss.
Why Raiden National Still Matters (Even in 2025)
The Core That Just Works
Look, I'll be honest – when I first started covering Raiden National back in 2021, I never thought we'd still be talking about it four years later. Yet here we are.
The formula remains beautifully simple: Raiden Shogun drives the bus, Xiangling brings the pain, Xingqiu enables everything, and Bennett... well, Bennett does Bennett things. What makes this tick isn't just the individual pieces – it's how Raiden's energy scaling solves everyone's problems while enabling those satisfying Vaporize reactions.
Here's the technical bit: Raiden's Burst restores 1 Energy per party member per hit (capped at 5 times). That's what makes Xiangling's expensive 80-cost Burst actually usable. Meanwhile, Xiangling's dealing 112% Pyro damage at Level 1, and Bennett's throwing around ATK buffs worth 56% of his Base ATK when his HP's above 70%.
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The Uncomfortable Truth About 2025 Meta
The numbers don't lie, and they're... complicated. Recent community polls show 49.56% of players have benched this team entirely. Dendro reactions happened. Hydro got stronger. The meta shifted.
But here's what those polls also show: 17.7% still use it occasionally, and 6.19% run it regularly. That C3 R1 Raiden hitting ~89K team DPS? Still clearing 36-star Abyss like it's 2022.
What it does well: Minimal investment barrier, incredible energy generation, loves F2P weapons, absolutely demolishes grouped enemies.
What it struggles with: Rotation timing can be unforgiving, everyone wants Emblem artifacts, flying enemies are annoying, and Electro immunity still exists (unfortunately).
Team Variants That Actually Work
The Standard Setup
This is your bread and butter – the version that's been carrying accounts since Inazuma. You're looking at 200-250% ER on Raiden, 200%+ on Xiangling for that 80-cost Burst consistency, and 200% on Bennett because energy is life.
The October 16, 2025 Welcome to Nod-Krai Abyss update actually favors this setup. Group control scenarios? That's where this team shines.
Yelan Variant (For the Damage Chasers)
Swap Xingqiu for Yelan and watch your single-target numbers climb. The trade-off? Less consistent Hydro application, but that damage bonus scaling hits different.
The rotation shifts to: Raiden E → Yelan Q → Bennett Q E → Xiangling Q E → Raiden Q + 2[N4C]. Clean 20-second cycles when executed properly.
Chevreuse Integration (The 2025 Special)
This is where things get spicy. Lock yourself into Pyro/Electro for that resistance shredding, pivot from Vaporize to Overload focus. Suddenly Elemental Mastery substats matter again.
Artifact Builds (Because Emblem Domain is Eternal)
Raiden Shogun
4pc Emblem of Severed Fate – and yes, you're farming this domain forever.
The math is beautiful: +20% ER baseline, +25% Burst DMG per ER% (maxing at 75%). With 250% ER, her Enlightened One passive gives +60% Electro DMG.
Main stats: ER%/ATK% Sands, Electro DMG%/ATK% Goblet, CRIT Circlet. Substat priority: CRIT DMG/Rate > ATK% > ER > EM.
Xiangling
More Emblem. ATK% Sands, Pyro DMG% Goblet, CRIT Circlet. The eternal struggle is hitting that 200%+ ER threshold while maintaining damage stats.
Priority: ER > CRIT > ATK% > EM.
Bennett
4pc Noblesse Oblige because someone has to wear it. ER% Sands, HP% Goblet, HP%/Healing Bonus% Circlet. Remember – his ATK buff scales with Base ATK, so weapon choice matters more than artifacts.
Xingqiu
Surprise! More Emblem. ATK% Sands, Hydro DMG% Goblet, CRIT Circlet. Priority: CRIT > ATK% > ER > EM.
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Mastering the 20-Second Dance
The Standard Rotation
This is where muscle memory matters:
Raiden E – Set up that off-field Electro
Xingqiu Q – Rain Swords online
Bennett Q + E – ATK buff field plus energy particles
Xiangling Q + E – Pyronado and Guoba for Vaporize setup
Xingqiu E – More energy and Hydro
Raiden Q + 2[N4C] – The main event
Repeat
Animation Cancels (For the Perfectionists)
Beginners should stick with 2[N4C] N2C combo. It's clean, consistent, and won't make you hate the game.
Advanced players can push 4[N4D] for higher DPS ceiling, but honestly? The difference isn't worth the stress unless you're speedrunning.
The real tech is N4E 2[N4D] N4 – incorporating Skill refresh mid-combo. Flashy, effective, and absolutely unnecessary for clearing content.
Critical Timing Windows
Xiangling Burst: 10s base (14s with C4 – get C4)
Bennett field: 12s duration
Raiden Resolve: Max 60 stacks from Bursts/Energy Orbs
Target: 18-20s cycles with proper ER
Weapon Recommendations (The Real Investment)
Raiden's Arsenal
S-Tier: Engulfing Lightning (608 Base ATK, 55.1% ER, +28% ATK from ER scaling) – her signature for a reason.
A-Tier: Staff of Homa (CRIT DMG 66.2%), The Catch R5 (ER 45.9%, +16% Burst DMG) – yes, The Catch still slaps.
B-Tier: Wavebreaker's Fin, Deathmatch – functional but not optimal.
Here's the thing about The Catch R5: it performs within 1% of most 5-stars for ER builds. That's not a typo.
Supporting Cast
Xiangling: Engulfing Lightning > Scarlet Sands > The Catch R5 Xingqiu: Sacrificial Sword (ER 61.3%, 40-80% Skill reset) > Favonius Sword Bennett: Aquila Favonia (674 Base ATK) > Skyward Blade > Sapwood Blade
Performance Reality Check
F2P Setup (C0 Raiden, R5 Catch): ~70K team DPS, 36-star Abyss capable Premium Setup (C2 Raiden, Engulfing): 89K+ team DPS, speedrun potential
The gap exists, but it's not game-breaking.
Energy Requirements (The Make-or-Break Factor)
ER Breakpoints That Matter
Raiden: 200-250% total ER (push to 250%+ if Bursts are lagging)
Xiangling: 200% minimum, 220% optimal for 80-cost consistency
Bennett: 200% for 60-cost uptime
Xingqiu: 180-200% depending on Sacrificial Sword refinement
Particle Generation Priority
Raiden Skill – Consistent Electro particles, use first
Bennett Skill – 2-3 Pyro particles, short cooldown
Xingqiu Skill – Hydro particles with reset potential
Xiangling Skill – Guoba's Pyro particles
Get this order wrong and your rotation falls apart.
Constellation Investment Guide
Raiden's Power Spikes
C1: +80% Resolve from Electro Bursts – nice but not necessary C2 (★★★): 60% DEF ignore during Burst – this is the big one, ~43% personal DPS boost C4: +30% party ATK for 10s – significant team amplification C6: Burst CD reduction + damage increase – whale territory
Support Priorities
Xiangling C4 (★★★): +40% Pyronado duration to 14s – get this first Bennett C1 (Essential): Removes HP restriction, +20% Base ATK – non-negotiable Xingqiu C6: Additional Rain Swords + energy generation – luxury but nice
ROI Reality
High-Impact: Bennett C1, Xiangling C4, Raiden C2 Moderate: Xingqiu C6, Raiden C1, weapon upgrades
Spiral Abyss Performance (Where It Counts)
Current Meta Standing
October 2025 Abyss actually favors group control scenarios – this team's bread and butter. Consistent 36-star clears:
C0 Raiden: 90-120s per chamber
C2 Raiden: 60-90s per chamber
Enemy Adaptations
Perpetual Mechanical Array: Use Overload during vulnerable phases, manage energy during immunity windows Maguu Kenki: Single-target optimization, extended Raiden sequences Electro Immune enemies: Pivot to Xiangling Vaporize focus (it's painful but doable)
Positioning Strategy
Bennett field placement is everything. Maximum coverage, Raiden Burst execution within ATK buff, coordinated movement for uptime optimization.
Advanced Optimization (For the Theory-Crafters)
The Math Behind the Magic
Raiden Burst scaling: 401% base + 3.89% initial + 0.73% per Resolve stack. ER conversion gives +0.4% Electro DMG per 1% ER over 100%.
With 250% ER + C2? You're looking at 200K+ first slash damage. Still satisfying after all these years.
Situational Adjustments
Energy Deficit: Extend to 25s rotation, prioritize Favonius procs Single-Target Focus: Emphasize 4[N4D] combo, consider Yelan substitution Multi-Target Scenarios: Maximize Xiangling uptime, utilize Overload crowd control
Future-Proofing
Keep farming Emblem domain, plan constellation priorities (Bennett C1/Xiangling C4), maintain team flexibility for meta shifts. This team has survived four years of powercreep – it'll probably survive more.
FAQ (The Questions Everyone Asks)
What's the optimal rotation? Raiden E → Xingqiu Q → Bennett Q E → Xiangling Q E → Xingqiu E → Raiden Q + 2[N4C]. 20-25s cycles, maximize Resolve stacking and reaction uptime.
How much ER does Raiden actually need? 200-250% total ER, scaling to 250%+ if team Bursts are lagging. Each 1% ER over 100% gives +0.4% Electro DMG through her passive.
Best artifacts for 2025? 4pc Emblem for Raiden/Xiangling/Xingqiu, 4pc Noblesse for Bennett. Hit ER requirements first, optimize CRIT second.
Can Yelan replace Xingqiu? Yes, for higher single-target damage but reduced Hydro application consistency. Better for bosses, potentially weaker for multi-enemy Vaporize scenarios.
Is C0 Raiden actually viable? Absolutely. C2 provides ~43% DPS boost but C0 functions perfectly as battery and enabler. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
How do I fix energy issues? Increase ER% main stats, use Favonius weapons, extend rotations to 25s, ensure proper particle funneling with Raiden Skill first. Energy problems are usually rotation problems in disguise.