EASY VERSION
Full HP
This version is easier to play and forgives more mistakes. You do not need Lunar Mods.
MY RECOMMENDATIONStart with this version and switch to Low HP later.
StrongDAMAGE
HighSURVIVAL
MediumFARMING
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Bounce Bow Build
My current Bounce Bow build 2026 – a compact guide to the gear, mods, and playstyle.
BOUNCEBEGINNER TO ENDGAME
BURDEN OF
BETRAYAL
This is my Bounce Bow build. You can switch between the Full HP and Low HP Lunar versions.
COMPOUND BOW // 01
PRIMARY WEAPONBurden of Betrayal
MERU SKIN01
BUILD VERSION
Which version do you want to play?
Full HP is easier. Low HP Lunar deals more damage later.
02 · WEAPONS + MODS
Complete Weapons
Weapon, Mod, ability and Suffix are shown together.
COMPOUND BOW
WEAPON MODBounce RampageEach available Bounce target adds 15% Bounce DMG, up to 45%.
Burden of Betrayal
Calibration: Portable Style · Crit DMG
Attachments: none
WEAPON MODBounce RampageEach available Bounce target adds 15% Bounce DMG, up to 45%.CHOOSE MOD
BOSS + AOEThe Bow counts extra Bounce targets and reaches the bonus quickly. This is the strongest default choice.
Recommended choice
SNIPER RIFLE
WEAPON MODVulnerability AmplifierThe Bull's Eye adds 8% Vulnerability to the marked target.
AWS.338 - Bingo
One shot to apply the mark. Then swap straight to the Bow.
WEAPON MODVulnerability AmplifierThe Bull's Eye adds 8% Vulnerability to the marked target.CHOOSE MOD
BOSS + GROUPThe 8% Vulnerability boosts every following hit on the marked target. Best default choice for bosses.
Recommended choice
03
ARMOR + MODS
Complete Gear at a glance
For Full HP use 4 Lonewolf pieces, Bastille Shoes, and Sharp Blade Pants. Savior and Treacherous belong exclusively in the low-HP paths.
Lonewolf Helmet
ARMOR MODFirst-Move AdvantageAfter reloading: Crit Rate +10% and Crit DMG +20% for 2 seconds.
HIDEGolden Wool
ARMOR MODFirst-Move AdvantageAfter reloading: Crit Rate +10% and Crit DMG +20% for 2 seconds.Recommended choice
⌖ Silo ALPHA · Silo Taurus
Lonewolf Mask
ARMOR MODPrecision BounceAfter 6 Bounce triggers, the next bullet gains 125% Bounce DMG.
HIDEStarfall Cowhide
ARMOR MODPrecision BounceAfter 6 Bounce triggers, the next bullet gains 125% Bounce DMG.CHOOSE MOD
BOSS + AOESharp Blade Pants add another Bounce trigger, so the empowered shot arrives regularly without requiring a mark.
Recommended choice
⌖ Silo EX1
Lonewolf Top
ARMOR MODRejuvenatingAbove 30% Shield, kills restore 20% Max HP. Extra healing becomes Shield.
HIDErobuste Hide nach Bestand
ARMOR MODRejuvenatingAbove 30% Shield, kills restore 20% Max HP. Extra healing becomes Shield.Recommended choice
⌖ Silo THETA · nördliches PSI
Sharp Blade Pants
ARMOR MODCritical SurgeAn empty magazine adds 15% Crit DMG for 12 seconds, up to 3 stacks.
HIDELunar Deer Hide optional
ARMOR MODCritical SurgeAn empty magazine adds 15% Crit DMG for 12 seconds, up to 3 stacks.Recommended choice
⌖ Silo PSI
Lonewolf Gloves
ARMOR MODCrit AmplifierCrit Rate +10% and Crit DMG +15%.
HIDEGolden Wool
ARMOR MODCrit AmplifierCrit Rate +10% and Crit DMG +15%.CHOOSE MOD
ENOUGH CRIT RATEThe best mix when your Crit Rate is already reliable. You keep Crit Rate and gain extra Crit DMG.
Recommended choice
⌖ Silo SIGMA · Silo Delta
Bastille Boots
ARMOR MODCovered AdvanceAfter taking no damage for 4 seconds, gain 20% Weapon and Status DMG for 30 seconds.
HIDELunar Wolf Skin optional
ARMOR MODCovered AdvanceAfter taking no damage for 4 seconds, gain 20% Weapon and Status DMG for 30 seconds.CHOOSE MOD
BOSS + RANGEThe full 20% after avoiding damage for four seconds. Strong at range, but it rewards clean play.
Recommended choice
⌖ Silo PHI · Silo DeltaSET ALTERNATIVES
Choose by mechanic, not by habit
Dark Resonance is not mandatory. Compare damage window, safety, crit, and elemental uptime.
4× Lonewolf · Sharp Blade Pants · Bastille Shoes
- BEST FOR
- Full-HP crit and clean boss windows
- WHY
- Lonewolf adds magazine, Crit Rate, and Crit DMG stacks; one Bastille piece adds Weapon DMG above 70% HP.
- TRADE-OFF
- The Bow builds crit stacks more slowly than automatic weapons; after taking hits you must recover above 70% HP.
3× Lonewolf · Sharp Blade Pants · Bastille · Renegade
- BEST FOR
- Full HP with faster reloads
- WHY
- Three Lonewolf pieces keep the crit core. Bastille rewards high HP, while Renegade improves reload speed.
- TRADE-OFF
- Fewer maximum Lone Shadow stacks and no short reload crit bonus from the fourth Lonewolf piece.
SUFFIX RULE
Violent only as a fallback
Switch to the correct Suffix as soon as you get it.
<Lunar>Helmet and TopWithout Lunar: Violent
<Aero>PantsWithout Aero: Violent
<Crescent>GlovesWithout Crescent: Violent
<Bounce>Mask and Weapon ModWithout Bounce: Violent
<Phantasmal>Rush Hour on ShoesWithout Phantasmal: Violent
DO NOT FARM DOWNSTARUse it only if your Downstar Mod is already much higher level. Aero is better.
04
IMPORTANT STATS
What you should prioritize
Crit Rate is most important, followed by Crit DMG, Weapon DMG and Bounce DMG.
01CRIT RATE
02WEAPON DMG
03CRIT DMG
04BOUNCE DMG
05
DEVIATIONS
Which Deviation should you use?
Use the Butterfly for bosses. The Wolf is better against many enemies.
RECOMMENDED · BOSS
COMBAT DEVIATION · SINGLE TARGET
Butterfly’s Emissary
The Butterfly marks the boss Weakspot, increasing your Weakspot DMG.
Weakspot markBoss Damage Support
TRAITSPower Rewind 2Weakspot Master - Glistening BlueMoonlight Assault
ALTERNATIVE · AOE
COMBAT DEVIATION · MOB GROUPS
Lonewolf’s Whisper
The Wolf pulls enemies and creates more Wolves after kills. Use it against large groups.
Group AttractionPlural Summon
TRAITSBursting Magma / Distant TearsCrack ShotMoonlight Assault
06
CRADLE
Bounce cradles with alternatives
Eight suitable Cradles for the build. Check seasonal options in the current scenario.
RECOMMENDED SETUP
8 / 8Bounce Bow · Endless Dreams
Eight Cradles for Bounce damage, marks, and shield bonuses.
Precision Weapon Mastery
Weapon classWith sniper rifles, submachine guns, bows, or crossbows: DMG +15%.
Resilience
Shield durabilityYour shield takes 30% less damage from monsters.
Tactical Combo
Reload windowAfter switching weapons or reloading: Weapon DMG +15% for 4s.
Deviant Energy Defense
Deviation shieldSummoning or handling a Deviation grants a shield equal to 30% of maximum HP for 30s. While active, Weapon and Status DMG received -10%. Cooldown: 30s.
Shield Protection
Shield bonusWhile your shield exceeds 40% of maximum HP: DMG against monsters +10% and Deviant DMG received -10%.
Deadly Combo
Bounce damageAfter triggering Bounce or Shrapnel: the respective bullet-effect DMG +25% for 4s.
Marked Strike
Marked weakspotWeakspot DMG against targets marked by The Bull's Eye +20%.
Bounce Rampage
Bounce stacksAfter triggering Bounce: Bounce DMG +5% for 15s, up to 5 stacks.
07
FOOD AND DRINKS
Which Food do you need?
As a Chef, you can use two Food buffs and two Drinks at the same time.
CHEFDeer Meat grants Bull's Eye Bonus DMG. The amount depends on the meat quality.
Boss Setup
Two Food buffs and two Drinks for boss fights.
012X FOODUSE BOTH
01
FOOD 01Mixed Fried Hot Dog
EFFECTBULL'S EYE DMG
More DMG against marked targets
With Deer Meat: Bull's Eye Bonus DMG02
FOOD 02Bone-in Deviated Sausage
EFFECTBOSS DMG
More damage against bosses
With Deer Meat: Bull's Eye Bonus DMG022X DRINKSUSE BOTH
01
DRINK 01Whimsical Drink
EFFECTWEAPON DMG
More Weapon DMG
02
DRINK 02Mushroom Soup
EFFECTSTAMINA
More Stamina
With Deer Meat: Bull's Eye Bonus DMGMob Setup
Crumbly Bread ist Slot 1. Für Slot 2 nimmst du Hot Dog or Stardust Pumpkin Salad.
012X FOODSLOT 2: A OR B
01
FOOD 01Crumbly Bread
EFFECTWEAPON DMG
More Weapon DMG
OPTION A02
FOOD 02Mixed Fried Hot Dog
EFFECTBULL'S EYE DMG
More DMG against marked targets
With Deer Meat: Bull's Eye Bonus DMGOPTION B03
FOOD 02Stardust Pumpkin Salad
EFFECTCRIT DMG
More Crit DMG
022X DRINKSUSE BOTH
01
DRINK 01Whimsical Drink
EFFECTWEAPON DMG
More Weapon DMG
02
DRINK 02Mushroom Soup
EFFECTSTAMINA
More Stamina
With Deer Meat: Bull's Eye Bonus DMG08
SOURCES
Where do you get the items?
Here you can see where to get the Weapons and Mods.
WEAPONS
Bow and AWS
Craft Burden of Betrayal. The AWS is only used to mark targets.
⌖ BLUEPRINT AND CRAFTINGWEAPON MOD
Bounce Rampage
Get the Mod from Shadow Hound, Treant or Sproutlets.
⌖ MONOLITH OR SPROUTLETSARMOR MODS
Silos
Get Precision Bounce in EX1. The other Mods drop in PSI, THETA, SIGMA, Delta and PHI.
⌖ SECUREMENT SILOSFULL HP
Starting Mods
Prioritize Crit Rate and Weapon DMG first. Higher Mod levels are your next goal.
⌖ EASY VERSION09
PLAYSTYLE
How to play the build
Keep your distance and fully charge every shot.
STEP 01
MARK
Mark the target with the AWS and switch straight to the Bow.
STEP 02
FULL CHARGE
Fully charge the Bow.
STEP 03
USE BOUNCE
Shoot enemies that give the arrow good Bounce targets.
STEP 04
KEEP DISTANCE
Move back and prepare the next shot.