Genshin Impact Aqua Simulacra

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

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)