Introduction
Amber Build Guide
Pyro
Bow
Main DPS
Sub-DPS
Amber is a 4-star Pyro bow character in Genshin Impact known for her charged-shot playstyle and strong reaction-based damage. While often considered a beginner-friendly character, Amber can perform effectively with the right build, especially in Vaporize and Melt teams.
She excels as a charged-shot DPS, dealing consistent Pyro damage from a distance and enabling powerful reactions. With proper weapons, artifacts, and team synergy, Amber becomes a reliable DPS option for both early and mid-game players.
This guide covers the best Amber builds in 2026, including top weapons, artifact sets, stat priorities, and team compositions.
Highlights
Best Role:
Charged Shot DPS
Best Teams:
Vaporize / Melt
Difficulty:
Medium
Related Guides:
Quick Build
Best Amber build focuses on Charged Shot DPS with Pyro damage and CRIT scaling. Use Elegy for the End and Shimenawa’s Reminiscence for optimal performance.
Best Weapon
The First Great Magic
Best 5★ support bow
Best Artifacts
Shimenawa’s Reminiscence
Best for DPS build
Role
Main DPS
(Best)
Sub-DPS
(Alternative)
Stats
ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Pyro DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
Weapons
Amber’s best weapons focus on Charged Shot DPS, emphasizing CRIT DMG, ATK, and consistent Pyro damage. Elegy for the End is the top choice for support builds, while other bows offer strong alternatives depending on playstyle.
Best Weapon
Elegy for the End
Bow
Support (Best) • Team Buff
Recommended Weapons
Aqua Simulacra
Bow
Main DPS (Best) • Charged Shot
Thundering Pulse
Bow
Main DPS (Alt-native) • Normal Attack
Slingshot
Bow
Main DPS (F2P) • Charged Shot
F2P / Alternatives
Favonius Warbow
Bow
Support (Best) • Energy Recharge
Sharpshooter’s Oath
Bow
Main DPS (F2P) • Weak Point
Artifacts
Recommended Artifact Stats
Best Artifact Stats for Amber (DPS Build)
CRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
ATK%
Elemental Mastery
Energy Recharge
Main:
Flat HP
Sub:
CRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
ATK%
Elemental Mastery
Main:
Flat ATK
Sub:
CRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
ATK%
Elemental Mastery
Main:
ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Sub:
CRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
ATK%
Energy Recharge
Main:
Pyro DMG Bonus
Sub:
CRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
ATK%
Elemental Mastery
Main:
CRIT Rate / DMG
Sub:
CRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
ATK%
Elemental Mastery
Recommended Artifacts Set
Shimenawa’s Reminiscence
2-Piece Set:
ATK +18%
4-Piece Set:
When casting Elemental Skill, consumes 15 Energy to increase Normal/Charged Attack DMG by 50% for 10s.
Main DPS (Best) • Charged Shot • Low Burst reliance
Note:
Reduces Energy availability, making Elemental Burst less frequent.
Alternatives Artifacts Sets
Crimson Witch of Flames
4-Piece Set (5★)
Best for: Charged Shot DPS • Vaporize • Melt reactions
Wanderer’s Troupe (EM Focused Build)
4-Piece Set (5★)
Best for: Charged Shot DPS • Elemental Mastery scaling
Shimenawa’s (2pc) + Crimson Witch (2pc) • (5★)
2-pc:
ATK +18%
2-pc:
ATK +18%
Best for: Balanced DPS • Easy build • Melt/Vaporize
Instructor (Early Game)
4-Piece Set (4★)
Best for: Early Game • Support • Elemental Mastery
Best Teams for Amber
Team 1 (Best) — Vaporize DPS Team
Amber • Xingqiu • Bennett • Kazuha
Amber
Xingqiu
Bennett
Kazuha
A high-damage Vaporize team where Xingqiu enables consistent Hydro application, allowing Amber to trigger frequent Vaporize reactions. Bennett provides ATK buffs and healing, while Kazuha boosts Elemental damage and groups enemies.
Roles:
Xingqiu — Hydro Enabler
Bennett — ATK Buffer & Healer
Kazuha — Crowd Control & DMG Boost
Why This Team Works:
- Consistent Vaporize reactions
- Strong ATK and DMG buffs
- Strong crowd control for AoE encounters
