Mastering Amber in Genshin Impact: Ultimate Guide 2025

The Pyro archer Amber has been a staple character in Genshin Impact since its launch, and in 2025, she continues to be a versatile option for travelers exploring Teyvat. As the only remaining Outrider of the Knights of Favonius, Amber remains dedicated to helping Mondstadt citizens with both simple tasks and challenging adventures.

Amber's Role in Genshin Impact

Amber is one of the first characters players obtain in Genshin Impact through the Archon Quest "Wind-Riding Knight" in the Prologue: Act I - "The Outlander Who Caught the Wind." While often overlooked by veteran players in favor of newer 5-star characters, Amber's kit offers unique utility and surprising damage potential when built correctly.

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Character Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

• Free character accessible to all players

• Viable Melt DPS playstyle even at C0

• Baron Bunny provides excellent taunt utility

• Reduced gliding stamina consumption (20%) for the whole party

• Charged shots can target enemy weak points for guaranteed crits

Weaknesses

• Long skill cooldowns (especially before C4)

• Limited AOE on Elemental Skill and Burst

• Fiery Rain projectiles don't always hit all targets in the AOE

• Requires investment to reach competitive damage numbers

"You know what they say - don't judge a book by its cover, or in this case, don't judge an Outrider by her starter character status," as Amber mains often remind the community.

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Amber's Talents and Abilities

Sharpshooter (Normal Attack)

Amber's basic attack allows her to perform up to 5 consecutive bow shots. Her Charged Attack is where things get interesting - when fully charged, her arrow deals Pyro DMG, making it perfect for triggering elemental reactions like Melt or Vaporize.

Explosive Puppet (Elemental Skill)

Amber deploys Baron Bunny, her trusty companion that:

• Taunts enemies and draws their fire

• Scales with Amber's Max HP

• Explodes after a set duration or when destroyed, dealing AoE Pyro DMG

• Can be manually detonated with a fully-charged Aimed Shot at C2

Fiery Rain (Elemental Burst)

Amber fires a rain of flaming arrows that deal continuous AoE Pyro DMG. The burst consists of 18 waves of hits and has a relatively low energy cost of 40, making it easy to spam in combat.

"Baron Bunny is more than just a cute distraction - it's a tactical advantage in combat situations. Drop that bunny and watch enemies lose their focus faster than a tourist in Times Square," notes experienced Amber player and Genshin theorycrafting expert.

Best Builds for Amber in 2025

Melt DPS Build

Weapons:

1. Elegy for the End (5★) - Provides Energy Recharge and Elemental Mastery

2. Thundering Pulse (5★) - Increases CRIT DMG and overall damage

3. The Stringless (4★) - Boosts Elemental Skill and Burst DMG

Artifacts:

• 4-piece Shimenawa's Reminiscence (Main DPS)

• 2-piece Crimson Witch of Flames + 2-piece Gladiator's Finale (Alternative)

Main Stats:

• Sands: Elemental Mastery or ATK%

• Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus

• Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG

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Support/Burst DPS Build

Weapons:

1. Elegy for the End (5★)

2. Favonius Warbow (4★) - Energy Recharge and particle generation

3. Sacrificial Bow (4★) - Chance to reset skill cooldown

Artifacts:

• 4-piece Noblesse Oblige (Team ATK buff)

• 4-piece Emblem of Severed Fate (Burst DMG)

Main Stats:

• Sands: Energy Recharge or ATK%

• Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus

• Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG

Talent Priority

For a Support/Burst DPS build:

1. Elemental Burst (Fiery Rain)

2. Elemental Skill (Explosive Puppet)

3. Normal Attack (Sharpshooter)

For a Main DPS build:

1. Normal Attack (Sharpshooter)

2. Elemental Skill (Explosive Puppet)

3. Elemental Burst (Fiery Rain)

Best Team Compositions

Melt Team

• Amber (Main DPS)

• Rosaria/Kaeya (Cryo application)

• Bennett (ATK buff and healing)

• Sucrose/Kazuha (VV shred and EM buff)

Burst Support Team

• Main DPS (Hu Tao, Lyney, etc.)

• Amber (Pyro application and Baron Bunny taunt)

• Kazuha (VV shred and elemental buff)

• Bennett/Zhongli (Support)

"Amber's versatility in team comps is like having a Swiss Army knife in your pocket - she might not be the flashiest tool, but she'll get the job done when you need her," comments a long-time Genshin Impact player.

Constellation Benefits

Amber's constellations significantly improve her capabilities:

• C1: Fires 2 arrows per Aimed Shot (second arrow deals 20% damage)

• C2: Allows manual detonation of Baron Bunny for 200% additional DMG

• C4: Reduces Explosive Puppet's cooldown by 20% and adds an additional charge

• C6: Fiery Rain increases party's Movement SPD and ATK by 15% for 10s

C4 is particularly valuable as it addresses Amber's long skill cooldown issue and doubles her Baron Bunny deployment potential.

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Utility in Exploration

Beyond combat, Amber excels in exploration:

• Her charged shots can easily solve torch puzzles

• Baron Bunny can activate pressure plates

• Her passive reduces gliding stamina consumption by 20%

• Pyro application helps in Dragonspine and against Cryo shields

The Future of Amber in Genshin Impact

As Genshin Impact continues to evolve in 2025, Amber remains relevant despite newer character releases. HoYoverse has shown commitment to making older characters viable through thoughtful game design and occasional balance adjustments.

Many players are hoping for an Amber-focused event or story quest in upcoming updates, which could potentially introduce new gameplay mechanics or even an alternate outfit beyond her current options.

Conclusion

Amber may not top the DPS charts in Genshin Impact's meta, but she offers unique utility and satisfying gameplay for those willing to invest in her. Whether you're a new player just starting your journey or a veteran looking to rediscover the joy of playing with Mondstadt's dedicated Outrider, Amber's kit provides versatile options for both combat and exploration.

As they say in Teyvat, "Every character has their moment to shine" - and with the right build and team composition, Amber can certainly bring the heat to any challenge the game throws your way.

This content draws upon GamesRadar+, a leading source for gaming news, reviews, and expert guides. GamesRadar+ frequently features Genshin Impact character spotlights, including detailed breakdowns of Amber’s strengths, optimal builds, and her evolving role in the game’s meta, helping players maximize her utility in both combat and exploration.