Amber Guide: The Definitive Build & Analysis

Rarity	(4-Star)
Element	Pyro
Weapon	Bow
Best Role	Burst Support / Charged Shot DPS
CV Priority	CRIT > ATK% > EM > ER
Tier	C (General) / A (Support)

Amber is the first character you meet, but often underestimated. She excels in two specific niches: as a Shield Shredder/Buffer (C6) for Hu Tao/Arlecchino teams, or as a high-skill Melt DPS aiming for weak spots. She requires investment but scales beautifully with player skill.

Quick Guide (TL;DR)

If you don't have time for the math, here is the cheat sheet.

Best Artifact: 4pc Noblesse Oblige (Support) or 4pc Wanderer's Troupe (DPS).
Best Weapon: Elegy for the End (Support) or The First Great Magic (DPS).
F2P Weapon: Favonius Warbow (Support) or Sharpshooter's Oath (Weakspot DPS).
Main Stats: SANDS: ATK% or ER | GOBLET: Pyro DMG | CIRCLET: CRIT DMG.
Talent Priority: Burst (Support) / Normal Attack (DPS) > Skill.
Top Team: Amber + Hu Tao + Kazuha + Xingqiu.

Pro Tip: Amber's Burst applies **2 Units of Pyro** very rapidly. This makes her the fastest shield breaker in the game against Cryo Regisvines and Cryo Abyss Heralds.

Talent Breakdown & Mechanics

Normal Attack: Sharpshooter

Usage: Primary source of damage for DPS Amber.
Mechanic: Fully charged shots apply Pyro. If you hit an enemy's Weak Spot, it guarantees a Critical Hit (ignoring your CRIT Rate stat). This allows "Weakspot Builds" to stack only CRIT DMG.

Elemental Skill: Explosive Puppet

Function: Throws Baron Bunny.
Mechanic: Taunts enemies. Explodes when destroyed or timer ends.
The "Gotcha": The explosion creates 4 Pyro Particles, but only if it hits an enemy. At C2, you can shoot the bunny's foot to detonate it manually for 200% damage.

Elemental Burst: Fiery Rain

Cost: 40 Energy | Cooldown: 12s
Analysis: Fires a shower of arrows. It lasts only 2 seconds but applies Pyro incredibly fast (6 gauge units).
Utility: Best tool in the game for breaking Cryo shields instantly. At C6, casting this gives the entire party +15% ATK and Movement Speed.

Talent Priority Order:

Elemental Burst (Support Priority)
Normal Attack (DPS Priority)
Elemental Skill (Level up last unless C2+)

Stat Requirements & ER Thresholds

Amber has a low burst cost (40), but she rarely catches her own particles. ER is still vital for C6 Support builds.

Team Context	ER Requirement
Support (Elegy/Favonius)	180% - 200%
Main DPS (Melt)	100% (Ignore Burst)
Burgeon Trigger	160% + Full EM

Substat Priority (DPS):

CRIT DMG (Top priority for weakspot builds)
ATK%
Elemental Mastery (For Melt)
CRIT Rate (Only if using C2 Bunny Nuke or non-weakspot enemies)

Best Artifacts Comparison

Set Name	Role	Reasoning
4pc Noblesse Oblige	Support	Standard support set. Combining this with Elegy Bow gives massive team ATK buffs.
4pc Wanderer's Troupe	DPS	Best for Charged Shot playstyle. Boosts Charged Attack DMG by 35%.
4pc Instructor	Niche Support	A 4-star set that provides 120 EM to the team. Excellent for Hu Tao Vaporize teams.

Weapon Rankings

Weapon	Rank	Role	Description
Elegy for the End	S+	Support	Amber is the best holder of this weapon for Hu Tao teams. Her burst triggers the passive instantly.
The First Great Magic	S	DPS	Lyney's bow is essentially a straight upgrade to Amos for Charged Shots.
Sharpshooter's Oath	A (F2P)	DPS	A 3-star weapon that beats many 4-stars if you hit weak spots due to its massive CRIT DMG substat.
Favonius Warbow	A	Support	Universal battery option if you don't have Elegy.

Constellation Value

Amber is one of the hardest characters to get constellations for (Standard Banner/Shop only).

C1: One Arrow to Rule Them All - (Low Value) Adds a second arrow dealing 20% dmg. Mostly cosmetic or for shield breaking.
C2: Bunny Trigger - (Game Changer) Allows you to manually detonate Baron Bunny by shooting its foot. Damage increases by 200%. Enables "Bunny Nuke" builds.
C6: Wildfire - (Support Peak) Fiery Rain grants 15% Movement Speed and 15% ATK to the entire party for 10s. This is why she is used in speedruns.

Verdict: Amber is functional at C0, but becomes a top-tier support at C6.

Top Team Compositions

1. "VV Vape" Support (Hu Tao)

Main DPS: Hu Tao
Support: Amber (C6 + Elegy)
Swirl Support: Kazuha
Hydro App: Xingqiu / Yelan

Why it works: Amber applies Pyro instantly with Burst so Kazuha can Swirl Pyro (buffing Hu Tao). She holds Elegy to buff Mastery and C6 buffs speed/ATK. No healer needed if played well.

2. Headshot Melt

Main DPS: Amber
Cryo App: Rosaria / Ganyu
Control: Diona / Zhongli
Buffer: Bennett / Kazuha

Why it works: Melt multiplies Amber's damage by 2.0x. Hitting weak spots guarantees crits, allowing for 50k+ Charged Shots with low investment.

Rotations & Combos

Support Setup (Hu Tao Team):
Xingqiu E Q > Amber Q > Kazuha E (Swirl Pyro) > Hu Tao E + Combo

Manual Detonation (C2):
Throw Bunny > Wait for setup > Shoot Bunny's Foot with Charged Shot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amber useless?
No. She is "Niche." In high-end speedrunning (specifically with Hu Tao), she is often preferred over Xiangling/Thoma because her Burst animation is very short and she carries Elegy better than anyone else.

How to get Amber Cons?
You cannot get her on limited banners. You must buy her from Paimon's Bargains shop (April/October) or get lucky on the Standard Banner.

Data Source: KQM Standards. Last Updated: December 2025

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