Predator was introduced as a Playstation Network exclusive weapon in version 2.1 alongside Aloy. This weapon was be accessed simply by linking their account to the Playstation Network by logging in through a PlayStation. With ATK as the secondary stat, although you can not refine this weapon, it is still a solid option for Aloy as the weapon is pretty much designed for her.
The reason why this bow was specifically designed for Aloy is because she was the one who had the bow made. She went to a blacksmith herself and told her about the world where machines are apex predators and then had the bow commissioned. The blacksmith, although confused, made the bow as requested. Although he thought it was to hunt for machines, it was merely for boar meat, something that is very rare in her world.
About Predator
| Rarity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Weapon Type | Bow |
| Secondary Stat | ATK% |
| Refinement Passive | Strong Strike |
| Region | NA |
| Series | PS Network Series |
How to get Predator in Genshin Impact?
Note: Predator is no longer available in the game after version 2.3. You may follow this guide if it is rereleased in the future.
Predator might not be of any use to you if you are looking up how to get this weapon because it’s passive can only be used if you are playing from a PS4 or a PS5. However, if you’re a collector and want this weapon just for that, you came to the right place.
To obtain the bow, you need a PlayStation Network account and a Genshin Impact account associated with it. If you are playing the game for the first time or getting a fresh start on the PlayStation systems, you will obtain this weapon for free immediately after logging into the game. However, it gets tricky when you’re a veteran player who wants this weapon. To obtain this weapon, you need to link your Genshin Impact account to a fresh PSN game file. You can do so by following the steps below.
How to link your Genshin Impact account to PSN?
| Step 1: | Link your account to miHoYo’s official login method through settings using email. Ignore if already done. |
| Step 2: | Find or buy a PS4/PS5 |
| Step 3: | Create a new PSN account. If the PS is your own and if you haven’t played Genshin Impact on the account yet, you may use the same account. |
| Step 4: | Download and install Genshin Impact on the device |
| Step 5: | Launch the game. You will then be prompted to link your miHoYo account. Log in using your old account credentials. |
You will now have linked your account to PSN. You can log into your account and then go to the mailbox and collect the bow without any issues.
Upgrades
Ascension and Stats
| Ascension Phase | Level | Base ATK | Secondary Stat (ATK%) |
| 0 | 1/20 | 42 | 9% |
| 20/20 | 109 | 15.90% | |
| 1 | 20/40 | 135 | 15.90% |
| 40/40 | 205 | 23.20% | |
| 2 | 40/50 | 231 | 23.20% |
| 50/50 | 266 | 26.80% | |
| 3 | 50/60 | 292 | 26.80% |
| 60/60 | 327 | 30.40% | |
| 4 | 60/70 | 353 | 30.40% |
| 70/70 | 388 | 34.10% | |
| 5 | 70/80 | 414 | 34.10% |
| 80/80 | 449 | 37.70% | |
| 6 | 80/90 | 475 | 37.70% |
| 90/90 | 510 | 41.30% |
Ascension Materials
| Items Required | Amount |
| Weapon Ascension Materials | |
| Narukami’s Wisdom | 3 |
| Narukami’s Joy | 9 |
| Narukami’s Affection | 9 |
| Narukami’s Valor | 4 |
| Common Ascension Materials | |
| Dismal Prism | 15 |
| Crystal Prism | 18 |
| Polarizing Prism | 27 |
| Firm Arrowhead | 10 |
| Sharp Arrowhead | 15 |
| Weathered Arrowhead | 18 |
| Total Mora | 150,000 |
Refinements
| Refinement | Effects | |||
| 1 | Effective only on the following platform: | "PlayStation Network" | Dealing Cryo DMG to opponents increases this character's Normal and Charged Attack DMG by 10% for 6s. This effect can have a maximum of 2 stacks. Additionally, when Aloy equips Predator, ATK is increased by 66. | |
| 2 | Effective only on the following platform: | "PlayStation Network" | Dealing Cryo DMG to opponents increases this character's Normal and Charged Attack DMG by 10% for 6s. This effect can have a maximum of 2 stacks. Additionally, when Aloy equips Predator, ATK is increased by 66. | |
| 3 | Effective only on the following platform: | "PlayStation Network" | Dealing Cryo DMG to opponents increases this character's Normal and Charged Attack DMG by 10% for 6s. This effect can have a maximum of 2 stacks. Additionally, when Aloy equips Predator, ATK is increased by 66. | |
| 4 | Effective only on the following platform: | "PlayStation Network" | Dealing Cryo DMG to opponents increases this character's Normal and Charged Attack DMG by 10% for 6s. This effect can have a maximum of 2 stacks. Additionally, when Aloy equips Predator, ATK is increased by 66. | |
| 5 | Effective only on the following platform: | "PlayStation Network" | Dealing Cryo DMG to opponents increases this character's Normal and Charged Attack DMG by 10% for 6s. This effect can have a maximum of 2 stacks. Additionally, when Aloy equips Predator, ATK is increased by 66. |
Availability
| Method | Obtainability |
| Paimon’s Bargains | No |
| Crafting | No |
| Overworld | No |
| Events | Upon linking with/creating a PSN account |
| Epitome Invocation | No |
| Wanderlust Invocation | No |
| Character Event Wish | No |
Story
The Blacksmith who accepted the commission asked why this order had to be made this way and why it had to be named like this.
The answer was rather complicated: something about machine beasts that roamed all over the world, and something about polearms not having override codes.
The blacksmith understood quickly enough, though. So this bow was some powerful weapon used to hunt and kill these mighty machine creatures, and so it was the apex predator of that world.
But the strange girl corrected him.
She was just going to use this to hunt wild boars next, since it appeared that in this world, using bows and arrows to hunt would actually allow one to harvest Raw Meat.
Trivia
- Predator is the only character specific bow that explicitly mentions the character in its passive in the game.
FAQs
Is Predator a good bow Genshin Impact?
Predator is not a good bow because only Aloy can bring forth its full potential. It requires way too many prerequisites to be considered good.
Is Predator good on Aloy?
While the Predator is a good weapon, there are much better alternatives to Aloy which does not require dead investment on a weapon like the stringless or even the compound bow.
Do PC players get Aloy bow?
No. PC players do not get the Predator due to it being a PSN exclusive weapon. PC players were supplied with Aloy for a short while, but not her bow.
Final Thoughts
While this weapon can be good on Aloy, it is pretty useless on most other characters. Due to the same, it is recommended not to level this weapon as it is a massive waste of resources. Aloy can obtain the same or similar effects from other weapons as well, making this weapon truly useless.
