Hey fellow Travelers! As a day-one Genshin addict who’s mained every archer from Venti to Lyney, I’ve spent weeks grinding artifacts and testing bows on our newest 4-star Electro king, Sethos. Let me tell you—this guy’s charged attacks are ELECTRIFYING ⚡ when paired with the right weapon! Whether you’re F2P or a whale, I’ve broken down the top 7 bows that turn him into a Teyvat taser machine. Trust me, some options will shock you! 😉

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Sethos thrives on Charged Attack DMG and Elemental Mastery (EM) scaling. His burst converts normal attacks into rapid-fire charged shots—so weapons boosting these stats are chef’s kiss. Below is my 2025 tier list based on damage calcs, accessibility, and synergy:

7️⃣ King's Squire: The Free EM Powerhouse

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Stat Value
Rarity ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Secondary Stat ATK%
Passive +140 EM after Skill/Burst

  • Why it rocks: Craftable via Sumeru’s Aranara quests (still relevant in 2025!). That EM boost is HUGE for Sethos’ reaction teams.

  • Downside: Grinding those forest spores for refinements? Pain. 😩

  • Best for: Aggravate/Overload comps. Pair with Fischl for non-stop zap!

6️⃣ Hamayumi: Budget Charged Attack Beast

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Stat Value
Rarity ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Secondary Stat ATK%
Passive +12% Charged ATK DMG (doubles at 100% Energy)

  • Why it slaps: Inazuma craftable = easy R5. Perfect for Sethos’ burst mode spam.

  • Pro tip: Run him with an Electro battery (hello Raiden!) to keep energy full.

  • 2025 Verdict: Still a top F2P pick. No gacha RNG needed! 🙌

5️⃣ Ibis Piercer: The EM Stacking Monster

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Stat Value
Rarity ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Secondary Stat ATK%
Passive +160 EM after 2 Charged ATK hits

  • The catch: Event-exclusive (RIP if you missed it). But if you snagged it? CONGRATS! 🎉

  • Synergy: Melts enemy HP bars in Hyperbloom teams. Pair with Nahida for big numbers.

  • Build note: Crit stats are trickier—aim for EM/Electro/Crit artifacts.

4️⃣ The First Great Magic: Whale-Worthy Crit Cannon

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Stat Value
Rarity ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Secondary Stat Crit DMG (66.2%!)
Passive +16% Charged ATK DMG + team buffs

  • Flex alert: Lyney’s signature bow. That Crit DMG? Chef’s kiss for red crits. 💥

  • But...: Team buffs (ATK/Movement SPD) are meh for Sethos. You’re paying for crit.

  • Verdict: Great if you own it, but not worth pulling JUST for him. Save primos!

3️⃣ Slingshot: The 3-Star GOD

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Stat Value
Rarity ⭐⭐⭐
Secondary Stat Crit Rate (31.2%!)
Passive +60% Charged ATK DMG if hit within 0.3s

  • HOLY GRAIL ALERT: Yes, a 3-star beats 5-stars! R5 is dirt-cheap. That Crit Rate? INSANE.

  • Why it works: Sethos’ burst shots count as Charged ATKs—so passive ALWAYS triggers.

  • Me in 2025: Still using this on Abyss 12. Don’t sleep on it! 🔥

2️⃣ Cloudforged: The Free EM Dream

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Stat Value
Rarity ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Secondary Stat EM (165!)
Passive +160 EM after losing Energy (stacks x2)

  • Event freebie: From 4.7’s flagship event. If you have it, EQUIP IMMEDIATELY.

  • Perfect synergy: Sethos drains energy during burst → triggers passive → BIG DAMAGE.

  • Artifact tip: Stack ATK% sands to balance stats. EM goblet optional!

1️⃣ Hunter's Path: The Ultimate Sethos Stick

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Stat Value
Rarity ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Secondary Stat Crit Rate (44.1%!)
Passive Charged ATK DMG + EM scaling

  • THE UNICORN 🦄: Tighnari’s signature. Crit Rate + EM scaling = MADE FOR SETHOS.

  • Why #1: 80/200 Crit Ratio? Easy. Charged shots hit like a truck. Solo’d Childe in 12s!

  • 2025 Copium: Pray for rerun banners. Worth every primo!

Final Build Tips

  • Artifacts: 4pc Wanderer’s Troupe (Charged ATK + EM) or 4pc Gilded Dreams

  • Teams:

  • Aggravate: Sethos + Nahida + Fischl + Zhongli

  • Hyperbloom: Sethos + Xingqiu/Yelan + Kuki + Baizhu

  • Stat Priority: Crit Rate/DMG > EM > ATK% > ER

So there you have it! Even in 2025, Sethos proves 4-stars can dominate with the right gear. Slingshot and Cloudforged are absolute Ws for F2Ps, while Hunters Path is BIS for whales. Drop questions below—I’ll zap ’em with answers! ⚡✨