
Genshin Impact Aqua Simulacra
Weapon Type: Bow
Rarity: ★★★★★ (5-Star)
Base ATK (Lv. 90): 542
Secondary Stat: CRIT DMG
CRIT DMG Value (Lv. 90): 88.2%
Passive Ability (The Cleansing Form):
Increases HP by 16% (up to 32% at R5). When opponents are nearby, the character’s damage is increased by 20% (up to 40% at R5). This effect persists even when the wielder is off-field.
Overview
Genshin Impact Aqua Simulacra is a limited 5-star bow and the signature weapon of Yelan. Despite its lower-than-average base ATK, it delivers immense offensive power through its CRIT DMG sub-stat and conditional DMG bonus, making it one of the best general-purpose bows in the game. Its HP% passive makes it uniquely synergistic with HP-scaling units like Yelan, while its raw damage stats also make it a universal “stat stick” for many main and sub-DPS bow users.
Passive Strength and Utility
- The 16% HP boost enhances survivability and scales with HP-based characters (Yelan, Kuki, etc.).
- The 20% unconditional DMG buff activates when enemies are near, which is virtually always in most combat scenarios.
- The effect persists off-field, benefiting characters with deployable abilities or Burst-focused kits.
- A visual glow effect signals when the passive DMG buff is active.
Best Users
| Character | Usage Notes |
Yelan | Best-in-slot. The HP% bonus and CRIT DMG scale her entire kit. Passive effect works off-field. Allows artifact builds to focus on Crit Rate and HP. |
![]() Childe (Tartaglia) | Second-best weapon after Polar Star. Melee mode ensures passive uptime. CRIT DMG and burst scaling are excellent. |
![]() Yoimiya | Consistent passive uptime from close-range playstyle. Great Crit DMG stat stick. |
Fischl | CRIT DMG boosts Oz’s damage. Great for off-field Electro DPS. |
![]() Tighnari | CRIT DMG sub-stat works well. Spread damage mitigates low base ATK. |
Sethos | One of his best weapons. CRIT DMG and passive DMG buff both enhance output. |
Chasca / Ororon | Excellent for Crit DMG stat stacking and burst amplification. |
![]() Ganyu | Works for Freeze builds. HP% passive has minor benefit (Ice Lotus). Not optimal, but strong if Polar Star is unavailable. |
Other Users (Secondary)
| Character | Notes |
![]() Venti | Not ideal unless building CRIT DPS. Typically prefers full EM. |
| Amber / Aloy | Usable as CRIT DMG boost, but generally not meta-relevant. |
Not Recommended For
- Diona – Healer/shielder; gains no benefit from CRIT DMG or passive
- Gorou – Geo support; doesn’t use bow offensively
- Kujou Sara – Buffing/ER role; prefers Energy Recharge or ATK weapons
Comparisons with Other 5-Star Bows
| Weapon | Notes |
| Polar Star | Childe’s BiS. Offers higher sustained damage with stacks. Better for skill-rotation optimization. |
| Skyward Harp | High Base ATK, CRIT Rate, and passive CRIT DMG. Very universal but lacks synergy for HP-based units. |
| Thundering Pulse | Very close performance to Aqua Simulacra on Childe and Yoimiya. Strong aesthetics and general power. |
| Elegy for the End | Best support bow. EM/ER focus with team buff. Not for raw DPS. |
| Fading Twilight (4-Star) | Decent free-to-play option for sub-DPS. Doesn’t match Aqua Simulacra’s stat output. |
Genshin Impact Aqua Simulacra is often considered the “Staff of Homa” for bows due to its high-risk/high-reward Crit scaling and low base ATK profile.
Ascension Materials (to Lv. 90)
| Material Type | Quantity |
| Guyun Series | Luminous Sands x5, Lustrous Stone x14, Relic x14, Divine Body x6 |
| Statuette Series | Gloomy x23, Dark x27, Deathly x41 |
| Specter Series | Husk x15, Heart x23, Nucleus x27 |
| Other | Mystic Enhancement Ore x908, Mora (significant amounts) |
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