Sacrificial Bow in Genshin Impact is one of the most versatile 4-star weapons available, especially for support-oriented bow characters. With its ability to reset Elemental Skill cooldowns and boost Energy Recharge, it’s a favorite among players looking to optimize energy generation and skill uptime. Whether you’re running Diona for her shield and healing capabilities or leveraging Venti’s crowd control, Sacrificial Bow can significantly increase your team’s performance.

Weapon Overview: Sacrificial Bow

Sacrificial Bow is a 4-star weapon designed for characters using bows who frequently rely on their Elemental Skills. Its standout feature is its passive ability, Composed, which grants a chance to reset the cooldown of your Elemental Skill after damaging an opponent with that skill.

Key Weapon Details

  • Weapon Type: Bow
  • Rarity: ★★★★
  • Base ATK at Level 90: 565
  • Substat: Energy Recharge (30.6% at Level 90)
  • Passive Ability – Composed: After damaging an opponent with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40% chance to end its own cooldown instantly. Can only occur once every 30/26/22/19/16 seconds depending on refinement level.

How to Obtain Sacrificial Bow

Sacrificial Bow is available exclusively through the game’s Wishing (gacha) system. It appears on both limited-time character and weapon banners, as well as the standard banner (Wanderlust Invocation). Being a 4-star weapon, the drop rate is reasonable in comparison to 5-star weapons, but not guaranteed in every pull cycle.

Best Characters to Use Sacrificial Bow

As a support-oriented weapon, Sacrificial Bow shines on characters who benefit from frequent Elemental Skill use and high Energy Recharge. Below are some popular and effective users:

Diona (Cryo – Support/Healer)

  • Why It Works: Her Icy Paws skill generates shields and contributes to Cryo application. Sacrificial Bow’s cooldown reset allows her to refresh her shields more often, while ER ensures her Elemental Burst is available regularly.
  • Recommended Artifacts:
    • 4-Piece Noblesse Oblige: Adds teamwide ATK buff upon Burst
    • Alternative: 2-Piece Tenacity of the Millelith + 2-Piece Emblem of Severed Fate for HP and ER boost

Venti (Anemo – Sub DPS/CC)

  • Why It Works: Venti’s Skyward Sonnet allows for powerful crowd control and Anemo particle generation. Sacrificial Bow lets him recast it quickly to chain enemy grouping effects.
  • Recommended Artifacts: 4-piece Viridescent Venerer to reduce enemy resistances and amplify elemental reactions.

Amber (Pyro – Niche Support)

  • Why It Works: A good option for early-game builds or niche team comps. With Sacrificial Bow, Amber can spam her Baron Bunny skill for increased distractions and Pyro application.
  • Recommended Artifacts: 4-piece Noblesse Oblige or a mix of Instructor and Emblem of Severed Fate for early energy and reaction support.

Sacrificial Bow Stat Progression & Refinement

Level Base ATK Energy Recharge (%)
1 44 6.7%
90 565 30.6%

Refinement Effects

  • R1: 40% chance, 30s cooldown
  • R5: 80% chance, 16s cooldown

At higher refinements, the weapon becomes exceptionally powerful for skill-looping in support builds.

Ascension Materials for Sacrificial Bow

To fully ascend Sacrificial Bow to maximize its stats and passive triggers, you’ll need the following materials:

Materials Total Quantity
Boreal Wolf’s Milk Tooth 3
Boreal Wolf’s Cracked Tooth 9
Boreal Wolf’s Broken Fang 9
Ley Line Sprouts 27
Slime Condensate 15
Slime Secretions 23
Slime Concentrate 27

These materials primarily drop from Mondstadt bosses and enemies like slimes.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sacrificial Bow in Genshin Impact

What does the Sacrificial Bow do in Genshin Impact?

It provides Energy Recharge and a chance to reset the cooldown of your Elemental Skill, allowing for more frequent skill usage, especially in support roles.

Is Sacrificial Bow good for Diona?

Yes, it is considered one of the best 4-star bows for Diona’s support build, enhancing her particle generation and shield uptime significantly.

How can I get Sacrificial Bow?

You can obtain it through the gacha Wish banners. It appears in both the Weapon and Character Event Wishes, as well as in the Standard Banner.

What is the best refinement level for the Sacrificial Bow?

Refinement Rank 5 is ideal because it increases the chance of cooldown reset up to 80% and reduces the cooldown time of the passive effect to 16 seconds.

What characters work well with Sacrificial Bow?

Diona, Venti, and Amber are popular choices. Any bow user who relies heavily on their Elemental Skill will benefit from this weapon.

Can Sacrificial Bow work in a DPS build?

It’s not built for DPS roles due to the lack of offensive substats, but in certain support DPS builds (like Venti or Amber), it can be situationally effective.

What artifacts should I pair with Sacrificial Bow?

For Diona, use 4-piece Noblesse Oblige or a mix of Tenacity and Emblem. Venti works best with 4-piece Viridescent Venerer when using Sacrificial Bow.

Does the passive effect of Sacrificial Bow work with every skill?

The effect activates only after damaging an enemy with the Elemental Skill. It won’t work if the skill doesn’t make contact or fails to deal damage.

What are good alternatives to Sacrificial Bow?

If you’re looking for alternatives with similar utility, consider Favonius Warbow for team energy recharge support, though it requires CRIT-based triggers.

Is Sacrificial Bow useful in the Spiral Abyss?

Absolutely. Its cooldown resetting ability is valuable in time-sensitive Abyss challenges, especially for shielders like Diona or crowd controllers like Venti.

For further reading, check out this detailed guide from Theria Games or build recommendations on Genshin Builds.