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Aloy, the protagonist ofHorizon Zero Dawn, has made her way into the world ofGenshin Impactas a playable character in the game. As a five-star Cryo archer, Aloy brings a unique set of skills and abilities to the table, making her a versatile and powerful addition to any team. Her introduction to the game has been eagerly awaited by fans of bothgames, as this is the first and only collaboration character inGenshin Impactup to date. While she cannot get anyconstellations, she was freely givento every player.
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While she is not one of the most popular or strongest characters inGenshin Impact, Aloy can still find her spot in a team that is looking for aCryo main DPS or sub-DPS option. When it comes to weapons, Aloy has several options to choose from, including both 4-star and 5-star options, each with its own unique advantages or downsides. Depending on the player’s play style and preferences, some weapons on this list may be more suitable for Aloy than others.
Is The Predator Bow Good?
Aloy’s signature weapon, the Predator Bow, was previously obtainable by PlayStation players from Version 2.1 until Version 2.3. Due to this exclusivity, many Genshin Impact players who primarily play on other platforms were unable to acquire the bow unless they used cross-save methods. However, players who did not have access to the Predator Bow need not worry, as there are better 4-star and 5-star weapon options that are permanently available in the game. It is also important to note that if players do acquire the Predator Bow while playing on PC or mobile, they will not be able to activate its special effect, which is exclusive to PlayStation users.
5King’s Squire
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The King’s Squire bow is a top choice for F2P players, as it is acraftable weapon inGenshin Impact. It is particularly well-suited for players looking to use Aloy as both a sub-DPS and main DPS, especially when paired with a character like Xiangling who can apply Pyro off-field to trigger the Melt reaction. This bow grants Aloy an increase in Elemental Mastery after using her Skill or Burst, further boosting her damage potential. For players who have not progressed far in the game or exploration, the Prototype Crescent is another F2P craftable weapon that can serve as an alternative. It has the same base and secondary stats as The Predator, but with a different effect that enhances Aloy’s movement speed and ATK when charged attacks hit an enemy’s weak points, making it also well-suited for Aloy as an on-field DPS.
4Polar Star
The Polar Staris a top pick for players who prioritize Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst for their Main or Sub-DPS bow users like Childe. Its full potential is seen at 4-stacks, but even with 2-stacks, it provides a considerable damage boost, making it a great choice for players who prefer to use Aloy’s Elemental Skill and Burst before switching to another character. However, since the weapon requires players to build up stacks to activate its effect, it may not be the most optimal option compared to other weapons on the list that do not have a prerequisite for activating their effects
3The Stringless
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For sub-DPS characters that rely heavily on their Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst, The Stringless is one of themost sought-after 4-star weaponsinGenshin Impactdue to its strong effect. This weapon is particularly useful for characters who specialize in elemental reactions and is relatively easy to obtain through gacha pulls. With no prerequisites to activate its effects, The Stringless is an ideal option for players who want to use Aloy for elemental reactions. Even at refinement level 1, this weapon offers a significant damage boost, making it the best 4-star weapon option for Aloy.
2Skyward Harp
Skyward Harp is an excellent option for every bow-wielding character that focus on dealing damage. While it provides less Crit Rate as a secondary stat compared to the Polar Star, it has a higher base ATK stat and additional effects that increase Critical Damage. This weapon does not require players to rely solely on Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst, although they can certainly do so. The weapon’s additional effect and Crit DMG boost increase even further with refinements, making it an even stronger choice for Main DPS Aloy users without needing to build stacks. However, as a 5-star gacha weapon, obtaining multiple copies may prove difficult, although it is available in both the standard banner pool and limited gacha pools, making it more accessible than limited weapons like the Polar Star.
1Thundering Pulse
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Powerful Thundering Pulseis often associated with Yoimiya, but it can also be atop bow choicefor Aloy players who want to use her as their primary damage dealer. This bow relies on stacking its effect to reach its full potential, but Aloy players who use her on-field as a main DPS will have an easier time building up these stacks. Once the effect of her Elemental Skill is over, however, it is still best to switch out of her until the end of cooldown. With its main stat being Crit DMG and Cryo characters typically having an easier time with Crit Rate, especially when utilizing Cryo Resonance, Thundering Pulse can give Aloy the most damage potential with its stats and effects.
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