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 terms? 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 users, this prize is worth it.
Thunder Emblems: Stacking Up the Damage
The passive 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 passive.
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 passive. 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 admit it; building Sara for damage is unconventional. Stick with support 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 Passive
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. Support 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 user 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!
