5-star Bow
Polar Star — Best Characters in 2026
CRIT Rate plus stacking ATK from skill and burst hits — the best general DPS bow.
Weapon Type
Bow
Rarity
5-star
Best On
3 characters
Alternatives
10 similar
Best Characters for Polar Star in 2026
How to get the most out of it
Stacks are built from skill and burst hits, so weave them in before the main damage window. It is the most flexible 5-star bow for on-field carries.
Alternatives & Similar Bows
Amos' Bow · 5-star Thundering Pulse · 5-star Aqua Simulacra · 5-star Elegy for the End · 5-star Rust · 4-star Stringless · 4-star Slingshot · 3-star Silvershower Heartstrings · 5-star Favonius Warbow · 4-star Recurve Bow · 3-star
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use Polar Star?
It is best on Childe, Fischl, Ganyu. CRIT Rate plus stacking ATK from skill and burst hits — the best general DPS bow.
Is Polar Star worth pulling?
Only if the characters above are core to your account. The gap between a signature weapon and a refined 4-star alternative is usually 10-20%, which is less valuable than an additional character.
What are the alternatives to Polar Star?
Other strong bow options include Amos' Bow, Thundering Pulse, Aqua Simulacra, Elegy for the End.