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Best Bow Characters Tier List in Genshin Impact (2026)

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Bow characters in Genshin Impact offer incredible range and versatility. Some are devastating charged-shot snipers, while others excel as off-field supports who never need to stay on the field. Here’s how every archer ranks in the current meta.

Ranking Criteria

Characters are ranked by their overall contribution to team damage, flexibility across content types, and accessibility at C0 with four-star weapons. Charged-shot playstyle difficulty is also factored in for DPS units.

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S-Tier: Top Bow Characters

Yelan is arguably the strongest off-field Hydro applicator in the game. Her Breakthrough Barb and Exquisite Throw deal massive damage while she stays off-field, and her ramping damage bonus buff makes her a universal team upgrade.

Ganyu still holds her position as the queen of charged-shot DPS. Her Frostflake Arrows deal incredible AoE Cryo damage, and she also functions brilliantly as a support in Freeze teams with her burst providing consistent Cryo application.

A-Tier: Highly Recommended

Tighnari is the premier Spread DPS for Dendro teams. His quick-swap charged-shot playstyle deals rapid Dendro damage that gets amplified through Quicken reactions. He’s fast, efficient, and doesn’t hog field time.

Fischl dominates as one of the best off-field Electro supports. Oz provides relentless single-target Electro damage and particle generation, making Fischl essential in Taser, Aggravate, and Hyperbloom teams.

Yoimiya is a rapid-fire Pyro DPS whose normal attacks become fiery projectiles during her skill. She thrives against single targets and bosses, and her ease of use makes her beginner-friendly while remaining competitive at high levels.

B-Tier: Reliable Options

Collei provides accessible off-field Dendro application for players who haven’t pulled a five-star Dendro character. Her boomerang and burst cover enough area to enable Bloom and Quicken reactions in budget teams.

Diona packs shielding, healing, Cryo application, and energy generation into one compact support kit. She’s not flashy but remains one of the most practical four-star characters for Freeze and general survival.

Sara buffs ATK for Electro DPS characters, particularly Raiden Shogun. She requires C6 to unlock her full potential with the crit damage bonus, which holds her back from a higher ranking.

C-Tier: Niche Use Cases

Amber is the original bow character but struggles in the modern meta. Her Baron Bunny taunt has some utility, and she can apply Pyro for shield-breaking, but she’s outclassed in every role by newer units.

Aloy was a limited collaboration character with a kit that never reached its potential. Her Cryo application is inconsistent and her damage output doesn’t compete with other options at any investment level.

Final Thoughts

Bow characters are defined by their off-field versatility and ranged damage options. Yelan and Fischl in particular should be priority builds for any account, as they slot into dozens of team compositions and dramatically boost overall damage output.

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