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You get the most out of your Valkyries when you pick the right stigmata for each element. The Stigmata Tier List shows you which sets boost your team’s elemental and physical damage. Some stigmata like Raise the Banner or Law of Ascension help your entire team by increasing total damage. Others, such as A Life Full of Choices, give huge boosts to lightning damage. Use the summary table below to quickly find the best options, then check each section for more details and tips.

Stigmata Tier List Summary

The Stigmata Tier List helps you pick the best stigmata for each element. This guide lets you choose between craftable and gacha sets. The table below lists the top choices for every element. You can see which sets are best for physical, fire, ice, lightning, quantum, and imaginary damage.

Craftable Overview

You can make strong stigmata sets in the Foundry. Marco Polo is great for physical teams. G4 sets like Dante, Kepler, and Handel help fire, ice, and lightning teams. Turgenev TB is good for quantum and imaginary teams. These craftable sets help you build strong teams without using crystals. G4 stigmata are good for steady damage and easy upgrades. Many players use Marco Polo and Turgenev TB because they fit many Valkyries.

Tip: Craftable stigmata are flexible. You can move them between Valkyries and upgrade them later.

Gacha Overview

Gacha stigmata have higher stats and special effects. Law of Ascension and Path of Divergence boost total damage for all elements. Raise the Banner and A Life Full of Choices help physical and lightning teams. Shattered Swords is good for fire teams. You should try to get these gacha sets if you want the best buffs. Gacha stigmata often work best with certain Valkyries, so check which ones fit your team before using crystals.

Note: Universal support stigmata like Turgenev TB and top F2P sets like Marco Polo and G4 stigmata help you build teams even if you do not have gacha stigmata.

The Stigmata Tier List shows which sets are most important. You can use craftable stigmata for steady growth or go for gacha sets for the most power.

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Physical Element

Craftable Picks

You can make strong physical teams with craftable stigmata. Marco Polo is the best craftable set for physical damage. This set boosts total damage and physical damage. You can craft Marco Polo in the Foundry. You do not need to spend crystals. Many players use Marco Polo because it fits most physical Valkyries. You can upgrade Marco Polo easily. You can move it between different characters. Marco Polo is a reliable choice. It helps you finish most content.

Top Craftable Physical Stigmata:

• Marco Polo (T, M, B): Raises physical damage and total damage.

• Schrodinger Band: Gives good support for early physical teams.

Tip: You can craft Marco Polo early. You can use it for a long time. This set helps you save resources.

Gacha Picks

Gacha stigmata sets have higher stats and special effects. Law of Ascension and Raise the Banner are top picks for physical teams. Law of Ascension boosts total damage for your whole team. Raise the Banner increases elemental and physical damage. These sets work best with top Valkyries like Herrscher of Sentience or Palatinus Equinox. You need to get these stigmata from the gacha. They are harder to get. If you want the highest damage, these sets are the best.

Top Gacha Physical Stigmata:

Note: Gacha stigmata work best with certain Valkyries. Check your team before you spend crystals.

Craftable vs Gacha

You can use craftable stigmata like Marco Polo for steady progress. These sets help you build strong teams without spending crystals. Gacha stigmata give you more power and special effects. You need luck to get them. The Stigmata Tier List shows Marco Polo is the best craftable choice for most players. If you play free-to-play, focus on Marco Polo. If you want the highest damage and have crystals, try Law of Ascension or Raise the Banner. Pick stigmata based on your team and resources.

Fire Element

Craftable Picks

You can build a strong fire team with craftable stigmata. G4: Dante stands out as the best craftable set for fire damage. This set boosts your fire damage and helps your Valkyries deal more damage to enemies. You can craft Dante in the Foundry. Many players choose Dante because it works well with most fire Valkyries. You can upgrade Dante easily and switch it between characters. Schrodinger Band also gives support for early fire teams, but Dante offers better stats and effects.

Top Craftable Fire Stigmata:

• G4: Dante (T, M, B): Raises fire damage and total damage.

• Schrodinger Band: Good for early game fire teams.

Tip: You can craft Dante early in the game. This set helps you save crystals and build a reliable fire team.

Gacha Picks

Gacha stigmata sets give you higher stats and special effects. Path of Divergence and Shattered Swords are top picks for fire teams. Path of Divergence increases total damage and fire damage. Shattered Swords boosts fire damage and helps your Valkyries deal more damage to bosses. These sets work best with top fire Valkyries like Herrscher of Flamescion or Dea Anchora. You need to get these stigmata from the gacha. They are harder to obtain, but they offer the highest damage boosts.

Note: Gacha stigmata work best with certain Valkyries. Check your team before you spend crystals.

Craftable vs Gacha

You can use craftable stigmata like Dante for steady progress. These sets help you build strong fire teams without spending crystals. Gacha stigmata give you more power and special effects. You need luck to get them. The Stigmata Tier List shows Dante as the best craftable choice for most players. If you play free-to-play, focus on Dante. If you want the highest damage and have crystals, try Path of Divergence or Shattered Swords. Pick stigmata based on your team and resources.

Ice Element

Craftable Picks

You can build a strong ice team with craftable stigmata. G4: Kepler stands out as the best craftable set for ice damage. This set boosts your ice damage and helps your Valkyries deal more damage to enemies. You can craft Kepler in the Foundry. Many players choose Kepler because it works well with most ice Valkyries. You can upgrade Kepler easily and switch it between characters. Schrodinger Band also gives support for early ice teams, but Kepler offers better stats and effects.

Top Craftable Ice Stigmata:

• G4: Kepler (T, M, B): Raises ice damage and total damage.

• Schrodinger Band: Good for early game ice teams.

Tip: You can craft Kepler early in the game. This set helps you save crystals and build a reliable ice team.

Gacha Picks

Gacha stigmata sets give you higher stats and special effects. Law of Ascension and Path of Divergence are top picks for ice teams. Law of Ascension increases total damage for your whole team. Path of Divergence boosts both total damage and ice damage. These sets work best with top ice Valkyries like Herrscher of Reason or Herrscher of Truth. You need to get these stigmata from the gacha. They are harder to obtain, but they offer the highest damage boosts.

Note: Gacha stigmata work best with certain Valkyries. Check your team before you spend crystals.

Craftable vs Gacha

You can use craftable stigmata like Kepler for steady progress. These sets help you build strong ice teams without spending crystals. Gacha stigmata give you more power and special effects. You need luck to get them. The Stigmata Tier List shows Kepler as the best craftable choice for most players. If you play free-to-play, focus on Kepler. If you want the highest damage and have crystals, try Law of Ascension or Path of Divergence. Pick stigmata based on your team and resources.

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Lightning Element

Craftable Picks

You can build a strong lightning team with craftable stigmata. G4: Handel stands out as the best craftable set for lightning damage. This set boosts your lightning damage and helps your Valkyries deal more damage to enemies. You can craft Handel in the Foundry. Many players at Bahomu choose Handel because it works well with most lightning Valkyries. You can upgrade Handel easily and switch it between characters. Schrodinger Band also gives support for early lightning teams, but Handel offers better stats and effects.

Top Craftable Lightning Stigmata:

• G4: Handel (T, M, B): Raises lightning damage and total damage.

• Schrodinger Band: Good for early game lightning teams.

Tip: You can craft Handel early in the game. This set helps you save crystals and build a reliable lightning team.

Gacha Picks

Gacha stigmata sets give you higher stats and special effects. A Life Full of Choices and Raise the Banner are top picks for lightning teams. A Life Full of Choices increases lightning damage and helps your Valkyries deal more damage to bosses. Raise the Banner boosts both elemental and physical damage. These sets work best with top lightning Valkyries like Herrscher of Thunder or Herrscher of Sentience. You need to get these stigmata from the gacha. They are harder to obtain, but they offer the highest damage boosts.

Note: Gacha stigmata work best with certain Valkyries. Check your team before you spend crystals.

Craftable vs Gacha

You can use craftable stigmata like Handel for steady progress. These sets help you build strong lightning teams without spending crystals. Gacha stigmata give you more power and special effects. You need luck to get them. The Stigmata Tier List shows Handel as the best craftable choice for most players. If you play free-to-play, focus on Handel. If you want the highest damage and have crystals, try A Life Full of Choices or Raise the Banner. Pick stigmata based on your team and resources.

Quantum Element

Craftable Picks

You can build a strong quantum team with craftable stigmata. G4: Turgenev TB stands out as the best craftable set for quantum damage. This set boosts quantum damage and total damage. You can craft Turgenev TB in the Foundry. Many players choose Turgenev TB because it fits most quantum Valkyries. You can upgrade this set easily and switch it between different characters. Schrodinger Band also helps early quantum teams, but Turgenev TB gives better stats and effects.

Top Craftable Quantum Stigmata:

• G4: Turgenev TB (T, B): Raises quantum damage and total damage.

• Schrodinger Band: Good for early game quantum teams.

Tip: You can craft Turgenev TB early. This set helps you save crystals and build a reliable quantum team.

Gacha Picks

Gacha stigmata sets give you higher stats and special effects. Path of Divergence and Law of Ascension are top picks for quantum teams. Path of Divergence increases total damage and quantum damage. Law of Ascension boosts total damage for your whole team. These sets work best with top quantum Valkyries like Herrscher of the Void or Herrscher of Finality. You need to get these stigmata from the gacha. These sets are harder to obtain, but they offer the highest damage boosts.

Note: Gacha stigmata work best with certain Valkyries. Check your team before you spend crystals.

Craftable vs Gacha

You can use craftable stigmata like Turgenev TB for steady progress. These sets help you build strong quantum teams without spending crystals. Gacha stigmata give you more power and special effects. You need luck to get them. The Stigmata Tier List shows Turgenev TB as the best craftable choice for most players. If you play free-to-play, focus on Turgenev TB. If you want the highest damage and have crystals, try Path of Divergence or Law of Ascension. Pick stigmata based on your team and resources.

Imaginary Element

Craftable Picks

You can make a strong imaginary team with craftable stigmata. G4: Turgenev TB is the best craftable set for imaginary damage. This set boosts imaginary damage and total damage. You can craft Turgenev TB in the Foundry. Many players use Turgenev TB because it works for most imaginary Valkyries. You can upgrade this set easily and move it between characters. Schrodinger Band helps early imaginary teams, but Turgenev TB has better stats and effects.

Top Craftable Imaginary Stigmata:

• G4: Turgenev TB (T, B): Raises imaginary damage and total damage.

• Schrodinger Band: Good for early game imaginary teams.

Tip: You can craft Turgenev TB early. This set helps you save crystals and build a strong imaginary team.

Gacha Picks

Gacha stigmata sets have higher stats and special effects. Path of Divergence and Law of Ascension are top picks for imaginary teams. Path of Divergence boosts total damage and imaginary damage. Law of Ascension raises total damage for your whole team. These sets work best with top imaginary Valkyries like Herrscher of Origin or Herrscher of Finality. You need to get these stigmata from the gacha. These sets are harder to get, but they give the highest damage boosts.

Note: Gacha stigmata work best with certain Valkyries. Check your team before you spend crystals.

Craftable vs Gacha

You can use craftable stigmata like Turgenev TB for steady progress. These sets help you build strong imaginary teams without spending crystals. Gacha stigmata give you more power and special effects. You need luck to get them. The Stigmata Tier List shows Turgenev TB as the best craftable choice for most players from Bahomu. If you play free-to-play, focus on Turgenev TB. If you want the highest damage and have crystals, try Path of Divergence or Law of Ascension. Pick stigmata based on your team and resources.

You can look at the Stigmata Tier List to see the best stigmata for each element. Craftable sets like Marco Polo and G4 stigmata help you make strong teams without using crystals. Gacha sets have better stats and cool effects. Pick stigmata that match your team and what you have. New players can use craftable stigmata first. Players with more experience might want to get the best gacha sets. Universal support stigmata work for lots of Valkyries and give you more choices.

Tip: F2P-friendly stigmata help you upgrade your team and let you move them between characters easily.

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FAQ

What are stigmata in Honkai Impact?

Stigmata are special gear that make Valkyries stronger. You can put three stigmata on each character. Each set gives extra power for elemental or physical damage.

Should you craft or pull for stigmata?

Crafting stigmata helps you get stronger without using crystals. Gacha stigmata have better stats and cool effects. Start with craftable sets, then try gacha for more damage.

Can you use stigmata on different Valkyries?

Yes, you can move craftable stigmata to other Valkyries. This lets you make different teams. Gacha stigmata are best for certain Valkyries, so check before you switch.

What is the best stigmata for beginners?

Tip: Marco Polo and G4 sets like Dante, Kepler, and Handel are great for new players. These sets are easy to make and upgrade. You can use them on many Valkyries for good damage.