Unleash the Thunder: A Deep Dive into Genshin Impact’s Thundering Pulse Bow
You like the
Thundering Pulse
? Great choice. This bow is no ordinary weapon (in-game only, no real-life wall hangings). It is a serious contender. It boosts your damage output – pun intended.
Thundering Pulse: Stats and How to Snag This Powerhouse
Let’s be clear about its stats. The
Thundering Pulse
is at the top. It matches the baseline stats of the iconic
Staff of Homa
. That’s right. This weapon can deal massive damage with:
- High Base ATK
- CRIT DMG Substat
- ATK Bonus
- Normal Attack DMG Bonus
In simpler ? It’s stacked. It is made to enhance your damage numbers. If you like big damage numbers, you will love this weapon.
Now, how can you get this powerful bow? Currently,
Thundering Pulse
is only available via the Epitome Invocation, known as the Weapons Banner. Get ready to test your luck (and your wallet). Banners are a gamble, but if you want to maximize DPS for your bow s, this prize is worth it.
Thunder Emblems: Stacking Up the Damage
The ive ability of
Thundering Pulse
involves stacking “Thunder Emblems.” They function as small damage boosts obtained by attacking.
Gain Thunder Emblems in these ways:
- Normal Attack DMG: Attack an enemy, and you gain a stack! (Lasts 5 seconds)
- Elemental Skill: Use your Elemental Skill for another stack! (Lasts 10 seconds)
- Energy Below 100%: If your Energy isn’t full, you get a stack. Keep the Burst ready but not charged. (Stack fades when Energy is full)
Want to delve deeper into leveling materials? Check out this guide.
Who Gets to Play with the Thunder? Character Synergies
Now let’s look at characters. Who benefits most from using
Thundering Pulse
? Many can wield it well, but some characters truly shine.
Yoimiya: The Perfect Match
Honestly,
Thundering Pulse
is almost made for Yoimiya. It is her best weapon by far. Yoimiya ascends CRIT Rate, so
Thundering Pulse
boosts her needed CRIT DMG. This leads to high DPS. Plus, her gameplay features normal attacks, working perfectly with the weapon’s ive.
Fischl: Oz Approved Damage
Fischl? Yes! Use her as a main DPS (Oz go BRRR) or a sub-DPS (Oz still go BRRR),
Thundering Pulse
is a solid pick. The high Base ATK and CRIT DMG are perfect for making Oz hit hard. Oz will definitely zap everything in sight.
Childe (Tartaglia): Riptide Rampage
Childe, or Tartaglia if you prefer, makes full use of
Thundering Pulse
‘s ive. He easily maintains stacks with his stance switch and rapid normal attacks. Riptide? It’s like Riptide on steroids with this bow.
Tighnari: Charged Shots with Oomph
Tighnari, our Dendro ranger, gains a significant advantage. The Base ATK and CRIT DMG from
Thundering Pulse
enhance his powerful Charged Attack damage. His Wreath Arrows will make enemies fear their existence.
Kujou Sara: Surprisingly Viable DPS (Maybe?)
Kujou Sara? DPS? While not her primary role,
Thundering Pulse
can help a Sara build as DPS. The weapon’s stats are impressive. However, let’s it it; building Sara for damage is unconventional. Stick with unless feeling adventurous.
Chasca: Wait, Who?
“Chasca”? That’s the Traveler. The community lovingly calls them Chadsca. Even the Traveler benefits!
Thundering Pulse
‘s CRIT DMG substat helps. And yes, it boosts their damage, making the Traveler more versatile.
Venti: Stat Stick Supreme
Venti, our Anemo Archon bard, can use
Thundering Pulse
. Mainly as a stat stick though. It serves well due to high Base ATK and CRIT DMG. The ATK boost is nice, but not vital for an Elemental Mastery-focused Venti. It’s stylish but somewhat excessive.
Yelan: Favonius Still Reigns
Yelan, sadly, doesn’t excel with
Thundering Pulse
. Despite its strong stats, it underperforms compared to the reliable
Favonius Warbow
. Yelan fails to utilize the ATK and Normal Attack DMG bonuses well, leaving it as mainly a CRIT DMG boost. The Energy Recharge from
Favonius Warbow
is often more valuable.
Ganyu: Good Stats, Wasted ive
Ganyu can use
Thundering Pulse
for its stats – Base ATK and CRIT DMG are always useful. However, she can’t utilize the Normal Attack DMG bonus since her damage mainly comes from Charged Attacks. It remains a strong option, but not her best.
Thundering Pulse vs. The Competition
How does
Thundering Pulse
compare to other top bows?
Amos’ Bow: Ganyu’s Old Reliable
Amos’ Bow
, while maybe overshadowed, remains a solid choice for Ganyu. This standard banner weapon competes with other top bows. If you have an
Amos’ Bow
, you’re in good shape.
Polar Star: Skill and Burst Focused
Polar Star
shares traits with
Thundering Pulse
. It favors characters relying heavily on Elemental Skills and Bursts. While niche, it shines in capable hands on fitting characters.
Favonius Warbow: The Surprise Contender
The earlier mentioned
Favonius Warbow
surprisingly outshines
Thundering Pulse
. This shows utility and Energy Recharge often outweigh raw damage stats based on character needs.
Builds and Roles: Tailoring Your Thunder
While we covered character roles already, let’s recap.
Thundering Pulse
excels on DPS characters focused on Normal Attacks who need high CRIT DMG and ATK. Characters like Yoimiya, Fischl, and Childe are perfect examples. characters or those with different scaling may find better options.
Character builds depend on synergy. Consider these aspects:
- CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG: Balance is crucial.
Thundering Pulse
gives great CRIT DMG, so aim for CRIT Rate in artifacts.
- Artifact Sets: Pair
Thundering Pulse
with sets that suit your character and playstyle. For Electro characters,
Thundering Fury
from Midsummer Courtyard can work well, though not directly tied to the weapon itself.
- Elemental Reactions: Use elemental reactions for maximum damage. For example, trigger Overload with Pyro against enemies like the Electro Hypostasis.
- Energy Recharge (ER): Ensure adequate Energy Recharge for consistent Elemental Burst usage. Aim for 200% ER if casting Elemental Skill once between Bursts and around 165% if twice.
In summary,
Thundering Pulse
is an elite bow delivering electrifying damage. It’s not best-in-slot for every bow but excels in experienced hands, particularly for Normal Attack-focused damage dealers. If fortune smiles upon you, enjoy experimenting with those who can unleash its thunderous potential!
