Genshin Impact Skyward Harp

Genshin Impact Skyward Harp

Weapon Type: Bow
Rarity: ★★★★★ (5-Star)
Base ATK (Lv. 90): 674
Secondary Stat: Crit Rate
Crit Rate (Lv. 90): 22.1%
Passive Ability (Echoing Ballad):
Increases Crit DMG by 20% (R1). Hits have a 60% chance to trigger a small AoE attack dealing 125% Physical ATK DMG. This effect occurs once every 4s. Refining increases both bonus Crit DMG and proc chance.

1. Weapon Overview

The Genshin Impact Skyward Harp is a classic 5-star bow from the Skyward (Mondstadt) weapon series, known for its high Base ATK, Crit Rate substat, and bonus Crit DMG. It is deeply tied to Venti and the lore of Mondstadt, symbolizing the harmony between Dvalin and the Anemo Archon. Its iconic resonance and strong offensive stats make it a universal DPS choice for bow characters.

2. Stats and Passive

Passive – Echoing Ballad

• Increases Crit DMG by 20–40% (R1–R5).
  
• On hit, has a 60–100% chance to deal 125% Physical ATK AoE DMG (every 4s–2s based on refinement).
  
• Proc triggers only while on-field.
  

The Harp provides a Crit DMG spike and consistent AoE Physical damage, making it ideal for characters who stay on-field and attack frequently.

3. Recommended Characters

Character	Usage & Benefits
Childe (Tartaglia)	Crit Rate and DMG increase his melee stance burst potential. Excellent on-field synergy. Was long considered his BiS.
Ganyu	Second-best option after Amos. Pairs perfectly with Blizzard Strayer for easy Crit build. Ideal for ult-focused builds.
Venti	Burst easily procs AoE shockwave. Strong DPS option. Combines aesthetics and function for his lore-based build.
Fischl	Boosts her main DPS or sub-DPS output. Frequent hits from Oz or aimed shots can trigger shockwaves.
Amber	Boosts DPS potential. Great synergy with C1 and Baron Bunny crits.
Yoimiya	Excellent for normal attack builds. Burst mark also helps trigger AoE shockwave.
Kujou Sara	High base ATK enhances her ATK buffs. Good for hybrid support builds.
Tighnari	Wreath Arrows can trigger the passive. Solid alternative to his signature bow.
Sethos	ATK-scaling Electro DPS benefits from Crit and ATK boost.
Faruzan	High ATK increases her Anemo support buffs. Works with her charged shots.
Ororon	Benefits from Crit stats and high base ATK.
Chasca	Synergizes well with high ATK/CRIT for scaling abilities.
Yelan	Usable for general CRIT-focused builds, though better options may exist.

Not recommended for:

• Diona, Collei, and most healing or pure support builds due to its lack of utility-focused substats or effects.
  

4. Acquisition and Availability

• Standard Banner (Wanderlust Invocation)
  
• Limited Weapon Banner (Epitome Invocation) — featured in:
  
  • Version 1.1, 1.4, 2.3, 4.5, and other past rate-ups
    
• It is one of the few 5-star weapons that can appear on both standard and limited banners, making it more accessible than other premium options.
  

Player Notes:
Often reported as a first 5-star pull from standard banners. Some players associate it with iconic “wish spots” like Jean’s office or the tavern.

5. Ascension Materials

6. Gameplay Use and Strategy

• Considered a stat-stick: High ATK + Crit Rate + Crit DMG gives massive flexibility in builds.
  
• Ideal for main DPS and sub-DPS builds alike.
  
• Passive shockwave scales off Physical ATK, not affected by Elemental DMG bonuses, making it more impactful in hybrid or physical builds.
  
• Synergizes best with multi-hit skills or high on-field uptime characters.
  

7. Comparisons with Other 5-Star Bows

vs. Polar Star (Childe):

• Polar Star offers Skill/Burst buffs and stacking ATK, with a Crit Rate substat.
  
• Outperforms Skyward Harp on optimized Childe builds due to higher synergy with Riptide mechanics.
  
• Skyward Harp is still a solid alternative with easier build requirements.
  

vs. Thundering Pulse (Yoimiya):

• Thundering Pulse boosts normal attack DMG and Crit DMG, making it ideal for Yoimiya.
  
• Skyward Harp gives more balanced stats and AoE potential, slightly better for hybrid builds.
  

vs. Amos’ Bow (Ganyu):

• Amos Bow is her BiS for charged attacks.
  
• Skyward Harp excels in ult-based builds and is better when fighting multiple enemies or when dodging/swapping often.
  
• Many players advise not pulling Amos if Harp is already owned due to marginal upgrade.
  

8. Refinement Considerations

• R1 Skyward Harp is already powerful. Refining offers diminishing returns:
  
  • CRIT DMG bonus goes from 20% to 40%.
    
  • Shockwave chance goes from 60% to 100%.
    
• Free-to-Play (F2P) Tip: Don’t refine unless duplicates are useless. Two Skyward Harps are more valuable across teams than one R2.
  

9. Final Evaluation