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Genshin Impact Sacrificial Bow
Weapon Type: Bow
Rarity: ★★★★ (4-Star)
Base ATK (Lv. 90): 565
Secondary Stat: Energy Recharge
ER Value (Lv. 90): 30.6%
Passive Ability (Composed):
After dealing damage with an Elemental Skill, the skill has a 40–80% chance (based on refinement level) to reset its cooldown. Can only occur once every 30s (R1) to 14s (R5). Skill cooldown reset is visualized with a clock icon above the wielder’s head.
Overview
The Genshin Impact Sacrificial Bow is a staple 4-star support weapon in Genshin Impact, renowned for its Energy Recharge substat and its cooldown-resetting passive. It allows characters to cast their Elemental Skill twice, significantly increasing their energy generation, utility, and sustainability in combat. This makes it ideal for battery support roles, especially for characters with multi-hit skills or long cooldowns.
Availability
The Genshin Impact Sacrificial Bow is available through:
- Epitome Invocation (Weapon Banner)
- Standard Banner
- Character Event Wish (occasionally)
It is part of the Sacrificial Weapon Series, which also includes:
- Sacrificial Sword
- Sacrificial Greatsword
- Sacrificial Fragments (Catalyst)
No polearm currently exists in the Sacrificial series.
Passive Mechanics
- Skill Reset Chance: Starts at 40% (R1) and rises to 80% (R5).
- Cooldown on Passive: Starts at 30s (R1) and decreases to 14s (R5).
- Synergy with Multi-Hit Skills: Characters with multiple projectiles or AOE skills (e.g., Diona, Venti) can trigger the reset more consistently.
- Skill Charges Reset: Resets 1 charge, even if the skill has multiple.
- Visual Indicator: A clock icon appears when the passive triggers.
- Energy Utility: Excellent for generating energy and supporting main DPS units through faster Elemental Burst uptime.
Recommended Characters
| Character | Usage Notes |
 Diona | One of her best 4-star bows. Multi-hit Icy Paws can trigger resets reliably. Ensures more shield uptime and faster healing rotations. |
 Venti | Great synergy with Skyward Sonnet for frequent resets and burst cycling. Works especially well in energy-hungry teams. |
 Amber | Enables two Baron Bunnies for consistent taunt and energy. A viable support alternative when Stringless is unavailable. |
 Yelan | Grants a “pseudo-C1” effect by allowing frequent use of her mobility skill. Aids in energy recharge for her high-cost Burst. |
 Sigewinne | Can potentially heal more with reset Skill, though passive can be unreliable due to her bubble mechanics. Needs on-field time. |
 Aloy | Allows for Burst spam and improved Coil stacking. Skill reset helps address her long cooldown. |
 Gorou | Helps maintain uptime on his buffs and Burst. Good for Geo teams where energy cycling is critical. |
 Collei | Especially useful pre-C1. Resetting her boomerang enables smoother Dendro application. |
Situational or Less Recommended
| Character | Notes |
| Kujou Sara | Can benefit from ER but doesn’t utilize the reset well due to short skill cooldown. Still helpful if no better options. |
| Fischl | Not recommended — Oz’s summon cannot trigger the passive, and her skill does not benefit from reset. |
| Childe | Generally not advised. Passive does not contribute meaningfully to his melee stance playstyle. |
| Ganyu | Only viable at R5 for niche builds. Not a conventional recommendation. |
Comparison: Genshin Impact Sacrificial Bow vs. Favonius Warbow (for Diona)
| Trait | Sacrificial Bow | Favonius Warbow |
| Passive | Skill reset | Energy particle generation on Crit |
| Energy | Moderate ER + second Skill cast | Higher ER potential at R5 with Crit |
| Shield/Heal Uptime | More consistent | Slightly more reliant on Crit |
| Ease of Use | Better for casuals/mobiles | Better for crit-focused precision users |
| Utility | Allows back-to-back shields | Provides better team battery |
| Visual Cues | Clock icon | Wind particles |
Verdict:
- Sacrificial offers better shield consistency, healing reliability, and is more forgiving—ideal for mobile or console players.
- Favonius is stronger for battery roles and experienced aimers, especially when used in crit-focused support builds.
Ascension Materials (Lv. 90)
| Material Type | Quantity |
| Boreal Wolf Series | Milk Tooth x3, Cracked Tooth x9, Broken Fang x9, Nostalgia x4 |
| Ley Line Branches | Branch x15, Leaves x18, Sprout x27 |
| Slime Materials | Condensate x10, Secretions x15, Concentrate x18 |
| Mystic Enhancement Ore | 607 |
| Mora | 150,000 (not including per-stage costs) |
Lore & Sacrificial Series Notes
- The Sacrificial Weapon series is rooted in Mondstadt tradition, originally linked to ceremonial use by nobility.
- Despite community misconceptions, polearms were not omitted due to noble disdain. In fact, the Genshin Impact Sacrificial Bow itself was used by members of the Lawrence clan.
- Community Theories: A “Sacrificial Spear” could have enabled powerful effects for characters like Xiao (extra plunges), Rosaria (crit buff loop), or Xiangling (multiple Guobas). Many players still anticipate its future release.
Final Assessment
The Genshin Impact Sacrificial Bow remains a top-tier 4-star support weapon, especially for free-to-play and hybrid support players. Its utility, energy recharge, and cooldown reset make it a flexible tool across various elements and playstyles. Though it faces competition from Favonius Warbow, it excels in survivability, simplicity, and consistent shield uptime, particularly in co-op and Spiral Abyss scenarios.
