Genshin Impact: Ganyu guide — Weapons, artifacts, and talents

Ganyu’s best weapon: Multiple options depending on how you want to build her

From the get-go, you’ll want to ascertain how you want to build Ganyu. Will she be one of Genshin Impact‘s sub/alternate DPS characters like Fischl? Or do you want her as a main DPS type like Childe/Tartaglia? Heck, perhaps you simply want her around in a support role similar to Venti?

Your decision will affect the weapon that you want to give her:

• Amos Bow (5-star bow from wishes/gacha) – This tends to be an optimal choice due to the boost to charged shots.
• The Stringless (4-star bow from wishes/gacha) – This is a lot easier to get than the Amos Bow, but it’s primarily for those who want to use Ganyu’s elemental skill and elemental burst.
• Blackcliff Warbow (4-star bow from Paimon’s Shop) – If you have 24 masterless starglitter, then you can grab this. Crit damage is increased when leveled up.
• Viridescent Hunt (4-star bow from the Gnostic Hymn Battle Pass) – This is a weapon that I haven’t picked up yet from the battle pass. If you do have it, perhaps you can use its mini-whirlwind in conjunction with her elemental skill that taunts enemies.
• Prototype Crescent (4-star bow from the blacksmith) – Another amazing pick that’s easy to obtain.

Note: I’ve added more details in an update at the latter portion of this guide. For the next section, we’ll discuss Ganyu’s best artifact sets in Genshin Impact.