Genshin Impact Bow Tier List 2021: Complete Guide For The Best Bows In The Game

Genshin Impact is the most complex mobile ARPG to date, with an expansive weapon system. Amongst the weapon classes in the game, the bow is arguably the best range weapon, with bow users being great DPS. In this article, we are going to showcase the Genshin Impact bow tier list 2021 (ranked from best to worst).

1. Polar Star

• Base ATK (Lv. 1 - 90): 46 - 608
• 2nd Stat (Lv. 1 - 90): CRIT Rate +7.2% - 33.1%

Being the best bow in Genshin Impact, Polar Star increases Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 12 - 24%. It gains 1 stack of Ashen Nightstar for 12s after a normal attack/charged attack/elemental skill/elemental burst.

When 1/2/3/4 stacks of Ashen Nightstar are present, ATK is increased by 10/20/30/48% (20/40/60/96%). Stacks from different sources counted independently to each other.

The Polar Star is best for attackers who use their entire kits. Tartaglia is the best Polar Star user, as his stance can trigger the stacks easily. After stacking up in ranged mode, you can go into burst melee with full stack for massive damage.

Aloy, Fischl, Ganyu and Venti can also make use of this bow. The weapon's base stats are just so high that any bow user can deal good damage using it.

2. Thundering Pulse

• Base ATK (Lv. 1 - 90): 46 - 608
• 2nd Stat (Lv. 1 - 90): CRIT DMG + 14.4% - 66.2%

Increases ATK by 20 - 40%. Gain Thunder Emblem stacks on normal attacks, elemental skill and spending energy. Thunder Emblem increases Normal Attack DMG by 12/24/40% (24/48/80%). Each stack's duration is calculated independently.

Overall, the Thundering Pulse is excellent for main DPS who use their Basic Attacks like Childe or Yoimiya. While this bow can definitely be used on other bow characters, its boost would be wasted if your priority is not focused on normal attacks.

Overall, Thundering Pulse is the best physical damage weapon in Genshin Impact bow tier list.

3. Elegy for the End

• Base ATK (Lv. 1 - 90): 46 - 608
• 2nd Stat (Lv. 1 - 90): Energy Recharge +12.00% - 55.1%

Increased Elemental Mastery by 60 - 120. Gain sigils when dealing damage with elemental skill and burst. Consume 4 sigils for a buff that increases Elemental Mastery by 100 - 200 and ATK by 20 - 40% for all allied characters. CD: 20s.

Overall, Elegy for the End is the best support bow in Genshin Impact bow tier list. It is best to give it to characters that can deal multiple instances of Elemental damage fast.

Venti is the best user of Elegy for the End, alongside Ganyu and Fischl.

4. Skyward Harp

• Base ATK (Lv. 1 - 90): 48 - 674
• 2nd Stat (Lv. 1 - 90): CRIT Rate +4.8% - 22.1%

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.

The Skyward Harp has the highest stats amongst bows. Combined that with its solid Crit Rate and Crit DMG boost, the weapon is perfect for all DPS characters. Overall, bow DPS characters like Tartaglia (Childe), Aloy and Ganyu can greatly benefit from the weapon's raw damage.

5. Amos' Bow

• Base ATK (Lv. 1 - 90): 46 - 608
• 2nd Stat (Lv. 1 - 90): ATK +10.8% - 49.6%

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. Stacks 5 times.

Amos' Bow is a decent option for any bow user that focuses on charged attacks. Ganyu is probably the best user of Amos, as she can build around her charged attacks. It is really hard to bring out the highest potential from Amos' skill, as it requires you to be far from your target to get the max damage.

6. Rust

• Base ATK (Lv. 1 - 90): 42 - 510
• 2nd Stat (Lv. 1 - 90): ATK +9% - 41.3%

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

Rust is a simple but effective 4 star bow that works on all bow users that mainly deal damage with normal attacks. It is like a discount version of the Thundering Pulse. And similar to Thundering Pulse, Childe and Yoimiya are the best users of this weapon.

7. The Stringless

• Base ATK (Lv. 1 - 90): 42 - 510
• 2nd Stat (Lv. 1 - 90): Elemental Mastery +36 - 165

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

The Stringless is best for characters who rely on their elemental skill and burst to deal damage. Fischl, Venti, Ganyu, Kujou Sara are best for this weapon.

8. Favonius Warbow

• Base ATK (Lv. 1 - 90): 41 - 454
• 2nd Stat (Lv. 1 - 90): Energy Recharge + 13.3% - 61.3%

CRIT hits have a 60 - 100% chance to generate a small number of Elemental Particles, regenerating 6 Energy for the character. CD 12 - 6s.

Favonius Warbow is a weapon of the Favonius series that greatly increase energy recharge for your character. It is best used on characters who need to spam their support skills like Fischl, Venti or Diona. For support characters, the Favonius Warbow might be even better than other weapons in Genshin Impact bow tier list.

9. Sacrificial Bow

• Base ATK (Lv. 1 - 90): 44 - 565
• 2nd Stat (Lv. 1 - 90): Energy Recharge +6.7% - 30.6%

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.

Overall, the Sacrificial bow has the same role as the Favonius Warbow - it allows characters to spam their elemental skill repeatedly. Therefore, Fischl, Venti or Diona can also make use of this weapon.

While there are other bows in the game, these 9 weapons stand above the rest in Genshin bow tier list. Currently, there are 9 bow users in Genshin: Aloy, Amber, Diona, Fischl, Ganyu, Kujou Sara, Tartaglia, Venti, Yoimiya.

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