Artemis Bow
Used by Ivara
Artemis Bow
Summon a mighty bow and unleash a volley of devastating arrows.
Introduced in Update 18.0 (2015-12-03)
Ability stats
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- See in-game / wiki ability card for rank values
- Summon a mighty bow and unleash a volley of devastating arrows.
Info
- Artemis Bow is Ivara’s ability 4.
- Summon a mighty bow and unleash a volley of devastating arrows.
- Use it with the rest of the kit — especially Quiver, Navigator — instead of casting it in isolation.
- Ability Strength, Duration, Range, and Efficiency each matter differently; check Mod Scaling below before dumping all four.
Augment
Concentrated Arrow
Artemis Bow Augment: Fires a single arrow with +25% Base Critical Chance on full charge, additional +50% Chance and explodes in a 7m radi…
IvaraArtemis Bow Augment: Fires a single arrow with +25% Base Critical Chance on full charge, additional +50% Chance and explodes in a 7m radius on Weak Points. Removes Punch Through.
Max rank drain ~9; see rank table on the augment page.
Cast Changes
- Modifies Artemis Bow with: Artemis Bow Augment: Fires a single arrow with +25% Base Critical Chance on full charge, additional +50% Chance and explodes in a 7m radius on Weak Points.
- Rank up the augment to unlock the full effect values.
- Costs a mod slot (and capacity) — only equip it when the change matters for your loop.
Worth the Slot?
- Worth it when the augment’s change is central to how you play Ivara.
- Skip it if the base Artemis Bow already does what you need and you’d rather keep the slot for survivability or strength.
Tips & Tricks
- Read the battlefield first — cast Artemis Bow when it actually solves the room, not on cooldown habit.
- Pair Artemis Bow with movement and energy economy so you’re not stranded after a big spend.
- On Steel Path, confirm whether Artemis Bow still carries without strip, Viral, or a squad buff.
- If you never press 4, it’s the first Helminth candidate on Ivara.
Ability dossier · Artemis Bow
Synergies
- Artemis BowQuiver
Use Artemis Bow to set up Quiver, or follow Quiver with Artemis Bow while enemies are vulnerable.
- Artemis BowNavigator
Use Artemis Bow to set up Navigator, or follow Navigator with Artemis Bow while enemies are vulnerable.
- Artemis BowProwl
Use Artemis Bow to set up Prowl, or follow Prowl with Artemis Bow while enemies are vulnerable.
Mod Scaling
Strength
- Strength matters if Artemis Bow scales effect power; otherwise dump it for other stats.
Duration
- Duration is low priority on Artemis Bow unless an augment or lingering effect needs it.
Range
- Range is usually dumpable on Artemis Bow unless you feel the hitbox is too tight.
Efficiency
- Artemis Bow costs energy each cast — Efficiency (or strong regen) keeps the loop comfortable on long missions.
Priority
Stack the stats that actually move this ability’s needle, then Efficiency for uptime.
Mission Use Cases
| Mission | How to Use It |
|---|---|
| Steel Path Survival / Defense / Disruption | Test whether Artemis Bow still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled. |
| Mobile Defense / Excavation | Use Artemis Bow to control or delete the swarm on the objective, then reposition. |
| Exterminate / Capture Speed Runs | Cast Artemis Bow only when it saves time — skip it on empty tiles. |
| Spy / Rescue / Quiet Routes | If Artemis Bow is loud or forces combat, save it for after the vault; if it’s stealth-friendly, use it to stay safe. |
Comparisons
- VS
Vs similar tools on other frames — Artemis Bow is tuned for Ivara’s loop — don’t judge it as a standalone subsume without the rest of the kit.
Quiver
Navigator
Prowl