Genshin Impact Bows – Tier Lists from 5 Star Bows and Best 15 Characters

October 4, 2023

Bows are one of the five weapon types that characters can use in Genshin Impact.

Among the five weapon types, bow attacks are long-ranged. It’s understandable Charged Attacks of Bow can hit enemies from far away. Fully Charged Attacks deal elemental damage based on the character’s Vision (or Elements).

This is the ultimate guide for Genshin Impact Bows. You’ll find bow attacks, characters, and tier list of this weapon. If you want to increase the attacks for Bow, there are artifacts available for boost.

Moreover, we cover the Bow’s rarity (5-star to 1 star), base ATK, secondary stat, and weapon skill for all bows in this Genshin Impact Bow guide.

Genshin Impact Bow Normal Attacks

The number of bow attacks depends on the wielding user’s rarity.

A Bow user’s Normal Attack chain consists of 5 quick mid-range attacks for 4-star characters, 6 attacks for most 5-star characters, and 4 attacks for Aloy and Gorou.

Genshin Impact Bow Charged Attacks

Bow users can hold and charge their Normal Attacks in order to infuse their element’s energy into the arrow. This allows for precise, but slow, aiming of attacks, and also vastly increases the max range and damage of the shot.

Hitting the enemy’s weak spot automatically counts as a Critical Hit. In most cases, the weak spot is the head, but some enemies like Slimes do not have a weak spot.

The charged shot seems to follow a parabolic trajectory due to the influence of gravity.

Genshin Impact Bow Characters

Right now, there are 11 Characters who use a Bow as the Weapon in Genshin Impact.

Amber

Diona

Fischl

Kujou Sara

Collei

Aloy

Gorou

Yoimiya

Yelan

Lyney

Venti

Ganyu

Tartaglia

Tighnari

Faruzan

Genshin Impact Bows Tier List from 5-Star to 1-Star

There are 27 Bow weapons in Genshin Impact. They are ranked by the rarity from 5-star to 1-star. We make the bow tier lists by rarity. You can check each category for a quick view.

5-star Bows List

Polar Star

Base ATK: 46 (608)
2nd Stat: CRIT Rate 7.2% (33.1%)

Daylight’s Augury

Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG increased by 12~24%. After a Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst hits an opponent, 1 stack of Ashen Nightstar will be gained for 12s.

When 1/2/3/4 stacks of Ashen Nightstar are present, ATK is increased by 10/20/30/48~20/40/60/96%. The stack of Ashen Nightstar created by the Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst will be counted independently of the others.

Skyward Harp

Base ATK: 48 (674)
2nd Stat: CRIT Rate 4.8 (22.1%)

Echoing Ballad

Increases CRIT DMG by 20~40%. Hits have a 60~100% chance to inflict a small AoE attack, dealing 125% Physical ATK DMG. Can only occur once every 4~2s.

Thundering Pulse

Base ATK: 46 (608)
2nd Stat: CRIT DMG 14.4% (66.2%)

Rule By Thunder

Increases ATK by 20~40% and grants the might of the Thunder Emblem. At stack levels 1/2/3, the Thunder Emblem increases Normal Attack DMG by 12/24/40~24/48/80%.

The character will obtain 1 stack of Thunder Emblem in each of the following scenarios: Normal Attack deals DMG (stack lasts 5s), casting Elemental Skill (stack lasts 10s); Energy is less than 100% (stack disappears when Energy is full). Each stack’s duration is calculated independently.

Amos' Bow

Base ATK: 46 (608)
2nd Stat: ATK 10.8% (49.6%)

Strong-Willed

Increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 12~24%. After a Normal or Charged Attack is fired, DMG dealt increases by a further 8~16% every 0.1 seconds the arrow is in the air for up to 5 times.

Elegy for the End

Base ATK: 46 (608)
2d Stat: Energy Recharge 12% (55.1%)

The Parting Refrain

A part of the “Millennial Movement” that wanders amidst the winds.
Increases Elemental Mastery by 60~120.

When the Elemental Skills or Elemental Bursts of the character wielding this weapon hit opponents, that character gains a Sigil of Remembrance. This effect can be triggered once every 0.2s and can be triggered even if said character is not on the field.

When you possess 4 Sigils of Remembrance, all of them will be consumed and all nearby party members will obtain the “Millennial Movement: Farewell Song” effect for 12s.

“Millennial Movement: Farewell Song” increases Elemental Mastery by 100~200 and increases ATK by 20~40%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Remembrance for 20s.

Of the many effects of the “Millennial Movement,” buffs of the same type will not stack.

Aqua Simulacra

Base ATK: 44 (542)
2nd Stat: CRIT DMG 19.2%
(88.2%)

The Cleansing Form
HP is increased by 16~32%. When there are opponents nearby, the DMG dealt by the wielder of this weapon is increased by 20~40%. This will take effect whether the character is on-field or not.

4-Star Bows List

Fading Twilight

Base ATK: 44 (565)
2nd Stat: Energy Recharge 6.7% (30.6%)

Radiance of the Deeps

Has three states, Evengleam, Afterglow, and Dawnblaze, which increase DMG dealt by 6%/10%/14%~12%/20%/28% respectively. When attacks hit opponents, this weapon will switch to the next state. This weapon can change states once every 7s. The character equipping this weapon can still trigger the state switch while not on the field.

The Stringless

Base ATK: 42 (510)
2nd Stat: Elemental Mastery 36 (165)

Arrowless Song

Increases Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 24~48%.

The Viridescent Hunt

Base ATK: 42 (510)
2nd Stat: CRIT Rate 6% (27.6%)

Verdant Wind

Upon hit, Normal and Aimed Shot Attacks have a 50% chance to generate a Cyclone, which will continuously attract surrounding opponents, dealing 40~80% of ATK as DMG to these opponents every 0.5s for 4s. This effect can only occur once every 14~10s.

Alley Hunter

Base ATK: 44 (565)
2nd Stat: ATK 6% (27.6%)

Oppidan Ambush

While the character equipped with this weapon is in the party but not on the field, their DMG increases by 2~4% every second up to a max of 20~40%. When the character is on the field for more than 4s, the aforementioned DMG buff decreases by 4~8% per second until it reaches 0%.

Sacrificial Bow

Base ATK: 44 (565)
2nd Stat: Energy Recharge 6.7% (30.6%)

Composed

After dealing damage to an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40~80% chance to end its own CD. Can only occur once every 30~16s.

Rust

Base ATK: 42 (510)
2nd Stat: ATK 9% (41.3%)

Rapid Firing

Increases Normal Attack DMG by 40~80% but decreases Charged Attack DMG by 10%.

Royal Bow

Base ATK: 42 (510)
2nd Stat: ATK 9% (41.3%)

Focus

Upon dealing damage to an opponent, increases CRIT Rate by 8~16%. Max 5 stacks. A CRIT hit removes all existing stacks.

Prototype Crescent

Base ATK: 42 (510)
2nd Stat: ATK 9% (41.3%)

Unreturning

Charged Attack hits on weak points increase Movement SPD by 10% and ATK by 36~72% for 10s.

Predator

Base ATK: 42 (510)
2nd Stat: ATK 9% (41.3%)

Strong Strike

This weapon’s effect is only applied on the following platform(s): “PlayStation Network”

Dealing Cryo DMG to opponents increases this character’s Normal and Charged Attack DMG by 10% for 6s. This effect can have a maximum of 2 stacks.

Additionally, when Aloy equips Predator, ATK is increased by 66.

Mouun's Moon

Base ATK: 44 (565)
2nd Stat: ATK 6% (27.6%)

Watatsumi Wavewalker

For every point of the entire party’s combined maximum Energy capacity, the Elemental Burst DMG of the character equipping this weapon is increased by 0.12~0.24%.

A maximum of 40~80% increased Elemental Burst DMG can be achieved this way.

Mitternachts Waltz

Base ATK: 42 (510)
2nd Stat: Physical DMG Bonus 11.3% (51.7%)

Evernight Duet

Normal Attack hits on opponents increase Elemental Skill DMG by 20~40% for 5s. Elemental Skill hits on opponents increase Normal Attack DMG by 20~40% for 5s.

Hamayumi

Base ATK: 41 (454)
2nd Stat: ATK 12% (55.1%)

Full Draw

Increases Normal Attack DMG by 16~32% and Charged Attack DMG by 12~24%. When the equipping character’s Energy reaches 100%, this effect is increased by 100%.

Favonius Warbow

Base ATK: 41 (454)
2nd Stat: Energy Recharge 13.3% (61.3%)

Windfall

CRIT hits have a 60~100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12~6s.

Compound Bow

Base ATK: 41 (454)
2nd Stat: Physical DMG Bonus 15%(69.0%)

Infusion Arrow

Normal Attack and Charged Attack hits increase ATK by 4~8% and Normal ATK SPD by 1.2~2.4% for 6s. Max 4 stacks. Can only occur once every 0.3s.

Blackcliff Warbow

Base ATK: 44 (565)
2nd Stat: CRIT DMG 8% (36.8%)

Press the Advantage

After defeating an opponent, ATK is increased by 12~24% for 30s. This effect has a maximum of 3 stacks, and the duration of each stack is independent of the others.

Windblume Ode

Base ATK: 42 (510)
2nd Stat: Elemental Mastery 36 (165)

Windblume Wish

After using an Elemental Skill, receive a boon from the ancient wish of the Windblume, increasing ATK by 16~32% for 6s.

Genshin Impact 3-Star Bows List

Recurve Bow

Base ATK: 38 (354)
2nd Stat: HP 10.2% (46.9%)

Cull the Weak

Defeating an opponent restores 8~16% HP.

Messenger

Base ATK: 40 (448)
2nd Stat: CRIT DMG 6.8% (31.2%)

Archer’s Message

Charged Attack hits on weak spots deal an additional 100~200% ATK DMG as CRIT DMG. Can only occur once every 10s.

Sharpshooter's Oath

Base ATK: 39 (401)
2nd Stat: CRIT DMG 10.2% (46.9%)

Precise

Increases DMG against weak spots by 24~48%.

Slingshot

Base ATK: 38 (354)
2nd Stat: CRIT Rate 6.8% (31.2%)

Slingshot

If a Normal or Charged Attack hits a target within 0.3s of being fired, increases DMG by 36~60%. Otherwise, decreases DMG by 10%.

Genshin Impact 2- and 1-star Bows

Seasoned Hunter's Bow

Base ATK: 33 (Unreachable)
2nd Stat: None

None

Hunter's Bow

Base ATK: 23(Unreachable)
2nd Stat: None

None

Best Artifacts for Genshin Impact Bows

The following are 2 artifact sets that benefit bows.

Scholar

Rarity: 3-4 Star

2 Piece: Energy Recharge +20%
4 Piece: Gaining Elemental Particles or Orbs gives 3 Energy to all party members who have a bow or a catalyst equipped. Can only occur once every 3s.

Wanderer's Troupe

Rarity: 4-5 Star

2 Piece: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80.
4 Piece: Increases Charged Attack DMG by 35% if the character uses a Catalyst or Bow.

FAQs on Genshin Impact Bows

What is the best bow in Genshin Impact?

The Thundering Pulse bow is not only one of the best bows in the game, it is also the single best bow for Aloy.

It has a base attack of 46 and a 14.4% crit damage, not to mention the bow’s attack and normal attack passive bonuses are perfectly tailored to Aloy’s abilities.

With each stat dependably bolstering, some part of Aloy’s build, this would be our top recommendation when selecting a bow, so hopefully, you were able to snag one when they were featured on a previous banner this past summer.

Are bow users good Genshin Impact?

Most of Genshin Impact’s bow users are great characters, but a few stand out among them.

Who are the best archers in Teyvat?

Bow characters in Genshin Impact likely have the most diverse playstyle among all the weapon in the games.

Is Amos bow permanent?

An extremely ancient bow that has retained its power despite its original master being long gone.

Who is stringless bow good for?

The Stringless is a premier 4-star weapon and is the best 4-star option for many Bow characters in the game.

This weapon is suited for sub-DPS or off-field DPS characters, such as Venti and Fischl. Elemental Mastery is also an important substate when going for Elemental Reactions or Swirl comps.

Is Polar Star the best bow?

Polar Star won’t be the best five-star Bow on them, but will still be extremely powerful for most players.

The scaling on their Bursts is also extremely high, making full use of that 12% Skill and Burst damage boost.

Is Ganyu a bow user?

Ganyu is a powerful bow user who can decimate her foes with well-aimed charged shots, which means you’ll want to maximize her charged attack damage.

Is the Amos bow good for Ganyu?

Amos’ Bow is the signature weapon for Ganyu that makes her broken. It has an ATK% sub-stat and the passive focus on increasing Normal and Charged Attack DMG by 12%.

Interestingly, players will benefit from using Amos’ Bow from a noticeable distance. The damage increases by 8% for every 0.1s that an arrow is in flight.

Is Amos bow good?

Amo’s Bow is a great choice for those who have a character who needs attack buffs.

Amos’ Bow is a five-star weapon that can actually be pulled at any time using the weapon banner or standard banner.

It is a bit hard to get through, as several different five-star weapons can be pulled at a time.

Where can I find Amos' bow?

To get Amos’ Bow in Genshin Impact, players will need to spend Wishes on the Epitome Invocation banner that is available in the Wishes menu. As a 5 Star Bow, the chances of getting it are slim, however.

Which 4 star bow is best for Ganyu?

Out of all the four-star bows you can choose from, the Prototype Crescent is the best to equip Ganyu with going forward in the game. It’s also another craftable item, making it more grindable.