Genshin Impact Character Tier List: Top Characters Ranked for Update 5.0

Keeping up with character rankings in Genshin Impact is crucial for forming optimal team compositions, and our tier list can help you assemble the best party in Teyvat.

Each character in Genshin Impact—whether free or from character banners—possesses distinct abilities, making it challenging to choose the right ones for your team. With the recent 4.8 update, HoYoverse has introduced additional challenges and fresh characters to the game.

Whether you’re aiming to conquer the Spiral Abyss using the highest pick rates or trying to decide which characters to save your Primogems for, our Genshin Impact tier list is your go-to guide.

Genshin Impact Character Tier List

Tier Characters
S Neuvillette, Wriothesley, Furina, Navia, Xianyun, Kazuha, Zhongli, Raiden Shogun, Fischl, Ayato, Bennett, Yelan, Ganyu, Hu Tao, Xingqiu, Xiangling, Kinich
A Chevreuse, Wanderer, Cyno, Yae Miko, Beidou, Lyney, Xiao, Kokomi, Arataki Itto, Tighnari, Diluc, Eula, Shenhe, Keqing, Albedo, Mona, Childe, Jean, Ayaka, Venti, Sucrose, Yoimiya, Chiori, Emilie, Mualani
B Heizou, Faruzan, Lynette, Diona, Barbara, Kujou Sara, Yanfei, Gorou, Klee, Rosaria, Collei, Sigewinne
C Freminet, Candace, Razor, Noelle, Chongyun, Yun Jin, Kaeya, Thoma, Ningguang, Xinyan, Qiqi, Sayu, Kachina
D Dehya, Aloy, Lisa, Amber

Best Genshin Impact Characters

Currently, the top DPS characters in Genshin Impact are Neuvillette, Arlecchino, and Clorinde. These stellar units can tackle the most challenging content in the game with ease and are highly recommended.

Additionally, Raiden Shogun, Xianyun, and Yelan also stand out as formidable units that are worth considering for your team.

Understanding Our Tiers

Here’s a quick overview of how our tiers function:

  • S: The highest-rated characters currently in the game
  • A: Top-tier characters that are valuable to invest in
  • B: Situational characters that shine in specific scenarios
  • C: Characters to avoid unless you’re low on options (or if you’re particularly fond of them!)

S-Tier Genshin Impact Characters

Kinich

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Kinich is a powerful Dendro unit in Genshin Impact.

As a 5-star Dendro DPS character, Kinich ranks among the strongest in the game. His effective damage output, paired with the Nightsoul mechanic, makes him an essential addition to your roster in the current meta.

Moreover, his E ability enhances exploration, allowing you to navigate Natlan seamlessly. Kinich shines in both Bloom and Burgeon teams and will strengthen further as more Natlan characters are introduced.

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Arlecchino is the strongest Pyro unit in Genshin Impact.

The Fatui Harbinger, Arlecchino is the leading Pyro DPS character. She boasts impressive self-healing through her Ultimate, exceptional damage scaling, and intuitive combos, making her gameplay satisfying. Her Bond of Life mechanic is user-friendly.

Her Ultimate is not only a devastating nuke but can also reset the Bond of Life. If you’re tackling Spiral Abyss Floor 12, Arlecchino is a solid choice, provided the enemies are not resistant to Pyro.

Neuvillette

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Neuvillette is a must-have unit in Genshin Impact.

The Hydro Dragon Sovereign from Fontaine is arguably the top DPS unit currently available in Genshin Impact. Neuvillette’s strength lies in his straightforward use; his charge attacks release a powerful beam of Hydro damage akin to a Hydro Gun from Pokémon.

This beam can obliterate even the toughest foes that lack Hydro resistance. Furthermore, Neuvillette’s self-healing capability enhances his sustainability, making him one of the few units that can easily solo Spiral Abyss Floor 12.

Clorinde

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Clorinde’s Bond of Life mechanic is the best in the game.

If you think Arlecchino is impressive, Clorinde may be even better. As the first on-field Electro Hypercarry in Genshin Impact, she excels in nearly all content. Her raw damage figures are comparable to the strongest DPS characters, and her Bond of Life mechanic is easier to manage than Arlecchino’s.

Her only drawback is her relatively squishy nature, but a well-constructed team can effortlessly navigate all content with her included.

Wriothesely

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Wriothesely is a strong addition added in Genshin Impact version 4.1 alongside Neuvillette. He is a powerful Cryo DPS unit who performs exceptionally well with characters like Furina and Shenhe, thanks to skills designed to amplify his damage output.

Wriothesely can efficiently tackle both bosses and groups of enemies, easily clearing challenging content. Despite being overshadowed by Neuvillette and Furina, he remains a must-pull if you’re seeking a Cryo DPS character.

Furina

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Furina is a powerful HP buffer in Genshin Impact.

Introduced in version 4.2, Furina is the former Hydro Archon. She is an exceptionally strong unit with the unique ability to buff characters based on their HP changes through her Ultimate skill.

Furina’s abilities can drain HP, but when combined with a healer on the team, the fluctuations enable massive damage output, making her irreplaceable in the current meta.

Her E ability offers two modes, allowing her to summon familiars that can either deal significant damage or heal all party members, though in the healing mode she lacks Hydro application.

Nevertheless, her buffs are substantial, making her a must-have unit in any team composition, particularly enhancing healers like Jean, Charlotte, Noelle, and Sayu’s effectiveness.

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Navia is one of the strongest DPS units in the game.

Navia, introduced in version 4.3, is the standout Geo DPS character. She uniquely transforms the Geo element, making it viable in new ways.

Navia utilizes the Crystallize reaction, enabling her to deal over 200,000 damage effortlessly in a free-to-play scenario, and with her signature weapon, this can exceed 300,000 damage.

Xianyun

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Xianyun is an excellent support character who can significantly boost your team.

Added with Genshin Impact version 4.4, Xianyun stands out as one of the best support characters. Her abilities allow all units to make powerful plunging attacks while healing your allies.

This greatly enhances the damage output for characters like Hu Tao, Diluc, and Klee, enabling them to deal damage that may surpass even Xiao’s plunge attack capabilities.

Not to forget, Xianyun’s healing complements Furina well, so adding her to your team is a smart choice. Be sure to consult our guide on Xianyun if you manage to pull her.

Kazuha

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Kazuha is a fan-favorite character frequently utilized in Spiral Abyss runs.

This 5-star Anemo character has a plethora of hidden techniques that provide him with a combat edge. His Elemental Skill pulls foes toward him while his Burst delivers a powerful slash capable of defeating even the toughest adversaries.

Zhongli

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Zhongli is a robust Geo ally essential for every Genshin Impact team comp.

This formidable Geo character is typically a staple pick in meta teams. His capacity to create shields for damage absorption, deal significant AoE damage, and control enemy formations is exceptionally valuable in any composition.

Raiden Shogun

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Raiden Shogun inflicts tremendous damage with her Ultimate.

As one of the prime Electro supports in Genshin Impact, Raiden Shogun’s Elemental Skill (Eye of Stormy Judgment) buffs allies’ damage while launching coordinated attacks together.

At Constellation 2, she can ignore 60% of enemy defenses, further enhancing her damage output making her an indispensable choice for boss fights.

Fischl

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This bow user is among Genshin Impact’s most powerful characters.

While she may not be the strongest Electro character, Fischl’s ability to deliver constant Electro application via Oz makes her exceptionally effective. She doesn’t need to be on-field; just summon Oz and switch to your main DPS for enhanced Superconduct damage.

Ayato

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Ayato prefers to remain elusive in public.

Using the Hydro element, Ayato creates watery illusions that taunt enemies while raining down devastating AoE attacks to dispatch them with precision. He excels in Freeze, Superconduct, and Melt team compositions.

Bennett

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Bennett is a phenomenal healer in Genshin Impact.

Despite being a 4-star character, Bennett boasts a kit akin to a 5-star character. His abilities enhance DPS and offer healing after activating his Ultimate, making him a versatile asset in any team.

Yelan

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Yelan displays long-range capabilities, allowing her to stay safe from enemies while attacking.

Yelan, introduced in version 2.7, excels in AoE damage utilizing her Hydro bow attacks, effectively confronting groups of foes. Her charged shots launch precisely aimed attacks for additional Hydro damage. Plus, her agility shines with her Lingering Lifeline elemental burst.

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Ganyu remains a top-tier character in Genshin Impact.

As the premier bow user in Genshin Impact, Ganyu’s charged Cryo shots can efficiently eliminate even formidable enemies, especially in Freeze teams. Though she may lack durability, her Elemental Skill and range afford safety from harm.

Hu Tao

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Hu Tao focuses on Pyro abilities.

Players fortunate enough to secure Hu Tao will discover her potential for delivering astounding damage numbers. Equipping her with the Staff of Homa and the Crimson Witch Artifact set can let players set Teyvat ablaze quickly.

Xingqiu

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Xingqiu is an excellent choice for enhancing any Genshin Impact team composition.

By utilizing Xingqiu’s Elemental Skill and Burst, you can easily apply Hydro effects to your enemies. Following that up with any melee DPS characters will lead to numerous elemental reactions.

Xiangling

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Xiangling stands out as the best free-to-play character in Genshin Impact.

An essential aspect of Genshin Impact’s best characters is their ability to be left on the battlefield, allowing players to cycle through characters seamlessly. Xiangling is particularly skilled in this regard.

Deploying her adorable companion and unleashing her fiery ultimate ensures that any team consistently inflicts Pyro damage.

A-Tier Genshin Impact Characters

Mualani

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Mualani is the first 5-star character from Natlan in Genshin Impact.

Mualani, a 5-star Hydro unit, utilizes the Nightsoul stack system and excels in damage output, rivaling Neuvillette. However, her growth potential exists as future Natlan units will enhance her performance. Currently, her synergy with other characters is limited, causing her to feel somewhat clumsy in team compositions.

Emilie

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Emilie is a unique Burning unit in Genshin Impact.

As a Dendro sub-DPS character, Emilie specializes in dealing damage to enemies afflicted by Burning status. Her performance shines in this niche role alongside other units like Arlecchino, Bennett, and Xiangling.

However, her utility drops outside of Burning team compositions, as her Rectification passive becomes ineffective.

Ayaka

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Ayaka forms powerful synergies with top Genshin Impact characters.

As a strong Cryo damage dealer, Ayaka can displace foes using her Elemental Skill, and her Elemental Burst unleashes devastating snowstorms. As a sword user, she has access to some of the game’s most potent weapons, like the Mistsplitter Reforged and Blackcliff Longsword.

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Venti’s Elemental Burst is perfect for clearing enemy waves.

The divine bard of Teyvat excels at gathering multiple foes together with his Elemental Burst. Once activated, unleash it all at once to wipe out hordes of enemies in a single blow.

Chevreuse

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Chevreuse ranks among the best 4-star units available.

Chevreuse is a fascinating unit who can enhance the damage of Pyro and Electro characters through the Overloaded reaction. She also possesses healing abilities, making her useful in Spiral Abyss battles.

One of her unique aspects is that her buffs rival Constellation 2 Kazuha, and she synergizes remarkably well with the Raiden National team. While her usability is limited, she’s an excellent choice for Overloaded reaction setups and should be pursued if you don’t have her yet.

Scaramouche

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Scaramouche became a playable character in version 3.3.

Previously an antagonist, Scaramouche, also known as the Wanderer, is a 5-star Anemo character suite for any team thanks to his high damage output, AoE attacks, and his unique hovering ability activated through his Elemental Skill.

Sucrose

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Sucrose must be continuously swirling with her abilities.

Sucrose’s skillset shares similarities with Venti’s, utilizing her Anemo elemental prowess to pull nearby opponents. Her Elemental Burst is particularly effective in teams looking to boost Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, and Electro damage.

Cyno

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Cyno joined Genshin Impact in the 3.1 update.

As an Electro character, Cyno excels in delivering swift and powerful polearm attacks. His Elemental Burst inflicts considerable AoE damage and boasts an impressive uptime of 18 seconds, securing his place as a substantive DPS addition to any team composition.

Beidou

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Beidou commands the energies of Noctilucous Jade.

This Electro character excels in overcoming the game’s most colossal bosses and channels that same formidable strength into her Burst attacks, making her a powerful option in battle.

Lyney

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Lyney is a new Pyro character.

As a fresh Pyro character, Lyney performs excellently in team compositions, especially against Pyro-affected enemies, leveraging his passive abilities for further boosted damage.

Yae Miko

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Yae Miko is a premier sub-DPS character.

After a rocky start in version 2.5, Yae Miko has made significant improvements and is now a powerful asset in various team setups. Her Elemental Burst delivers AoE damage by raining down lightning strikes upon close enemies, while she can deploy three Fox Turrets for continuous field damage.

Yae Miko excels in any team aiming for Dendro reactions, especially those triggering Spread or Aggravate reactions.

Xiao

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This 5-star character made his initial appearance in February 2021.

As one of Genshin Impact’s Adepti, Xiao has the ability to deal devastating damage to his enemies. Using his Anemo skills, he can leap into the air before crashing down upon foes with his polearm, showcasing both speed and style.

Kokomi

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Kokomi is regarded as the best healer in Genshin Impact.

A 5-star Hydro Catalyst, Kokomi is celebrated for her capacity to protect allies with life-saving heals, which can be game-changing, especially in intense battles.

Her reputation as an integral unit in the Spiral Abyss is well-earned; if you’re seeking a healer who can also apply Hydro consistently, Kokomi is an outstanding selection.

Tighnari

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Tighnari is an excellent DPS option for any team.

The first Dendro character in Genshin Impact, Tighnari excels in powerful attacks that can hit enemies with AoE damage.

His Elemental Skill, Vijnana-Phala Mine, creates illusions that draw the attention of opponents, allowing Tighnari and his teammates to effectively set up countermeasures in overwhelming combat situations.

Chiori

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Chiori is an impressive Geo sub-DPS character.

A valuable unit in Genshin Impact, Chiori serves as an effective off-field sub-DPS with good range and damage on her Elemental Skill, in addition to possessing an exceptionally powerful Ultimate. Flexibility contributes to her strengths, though fully utilizing her Elemental Skill requires Constellation 1.

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Arataki Itto is among the best Geo units in the game.

Among the many strong Geo characters, Arataki Itto stands out as a formidable pick. This 5-star Geo character employs a powerful claymore, utilizing Oni-inspired abilities to instill fear in his foes. If you’re searching for a strong physical damage dealer, Itto is a standout choice.

Diluc

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Diluc shines when leading your Genshin Impact party.

A Pyro claymore user, Diluc excels in bringing intense firepower to any engagement. If you need a character capable of breaching tough shields or dealing immense damage through his powerful ultimate, Diluc is a phenomenal choice.

Eula

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Eula can inflict massive amounts of damage when equipped with optimal Artifacts.

This Cryo unit can freeze foes with cryogenic blasts and deliver striking sword attacks. As captain of the Knights of Favonius’ Reconnaissance Company, Eula is familiar with the challenges of battle.

Keqing

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Keqing delivers rapid-fire Electro attacks.

Renowned for her mastery of the sword, Keqing swiftly applies Electro damage to opponents with her Elemental Burst while her Skill enables her to reposition to avoid enemy strikes with ease.

Albedo

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Albedo remains a solid choice in Genshin Impact.

With his sword and AoE Geo capabilities, Albedo can dismantle hordes of foes while boasting sturdy defenses to absorb attacks effortlessly. When properly equipped with strong Artifacts and weapons, this intellectual captain can brave even the game’s hardest enemies.

Shenhe

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Shenhe excels as a Cryo support.

Though not a top-tier main DPS character, Shenhe significantly enhances Cryo DPS characters’ output. Employing her Elemental Skill and Burst in tandem with Ganyu or Ayaka can elevate their damage into astonishing ranges.

Mona

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Mona continues to be one of Genshin Impact’s most sought-after characters.

This mysterious mage seeking Mora excels in consistently applying Hydro damage throughout battles. Her Elemental Skill can taunt foes while her Burst applies wet status and might even stun weaker enemies, creating opportunities for decisive strikes.

Childe

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Childe can seamlessly alternate between melee and ranged combat.

This 5-star bow character runs rampant across the battlefield with lethal Hydro-infused strikes, swiftly eliminating adversaries. Childe’s dual-form functionality allows agility and adaptability during engagements.

Jean

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Jean serves as an effective healer in Genshin Impact.

As the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, Jean is known for her unwavering dedication to keeping Mondstadt protected. Her Elemental Skill and Burst provide excellent crowd control while offering healing capabilities to all nearby allies, cementing her status as a strong character choice.

Yoimiya

Yoimiya Elemental Burst
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Yoimiya unleashes fiery justice against her foes.

Set amongst the unique characters of Inazuma, Yoimiya stands out as a 5-Star Pyro character who uses her bow to engulf enemies in flames. As the proprietor of the Naganohara Fireworks shop, she ensures her adversaries meet with explosive end.

B-Tier Genshin Impact Characters

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Heizou brings powerful punches to the battlefield.

As a 4-star character, Heizou utilizes his Anemo abilities to easily knock foes off their feet. His notable moves, Heartstopper Strike and Windmuster Attack, elevate him as a preferred combat selection.

However, Heizou’s heavy reliance on his Ultimate makes him less optimal, lacking additional damage sources.

Faruzan

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Faruzan was introduced in version 3.3.

Faruzan, a 4-star Anemo unit, possesses powerful AoE crowd control abilities. Her passive skill, Lost Wisdom of the Seven Caverns, also boosts Anemo damage for nearby allies.

While Faruzan stands as a solid support unit, her energy requirements are notably high, and her results may falter without proper context or team synergy.

Gypsies

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Sigewinne provides healing and sub-DPS capabilities in Genshin Impact.

Introduced in version 4.7, Sigewinne stands as a healer with the Bond of Life mechanic and doubles as a sub-DPS through her Ultimate ability.

Despite her strengths, Sigewinne has severe flaws such as poor Hydro application, vulnerability to interruptions, and suboptimal healing windows, causing her effectiveness to lag in the current meta.

Lynette

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Lynette serves as a solid support in Genshin Impact.

This 4-star Ameno user fits well into various team compositions, creating AoE Ameno damage and self-healing. Though not the best support, she’s a free unit worth testing in battle.

Her damage output is somewhat lacking, making her a secondary option behind other units.

Diona

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Diona delivers icy judgment against foes.

Diona is a compact Cryo character ideal for those requiring a Cryo support who can inflict shields and heal allies. The shield boosts based on Diona’s Max HP can mitigate incoming damage, providing resilience while her Burst heals teammates.

However, Diona’s shields are weaker overall, and optimizing them often requires sacrificing healing effectiveness.

Barbara

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Barbara embodies the archetypal healer in Genshin Impact.

Barbara is Genshin Impact’s quintessential healer, focusing on the healing of allies above all else. This proves especially beneficial when facing off against the game’s tough bosses or Spiral Abyss challenges. However, her abilities fall short next to other healing-support characters.

Kujou Sara

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Kujou Sara remains loyal to Raiden Shogun.

As the General of the Tenryou Commission, Kujou Sara provides swift repositioning coupled with AoE damage through her Elemental Skill. Her Burst significantly boosts the active character’s damage. Yet, without Constellation enhancements, Sara’s utility remains limited, making her less appealing.

Yanfei

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Yanfei focuses on Charged Attacks and Scarlet Seals.

As a Pyro catalyst user, Yanfei strengthens her attacks through Scarlet Seal stacks while her Elemental Burst creates an AoE of flames that damages nearby enemies, granting her maximum stacks. Despite her colorful design, her slow attacks make her outclassed by newer DPS units.

Gorou

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Gorou leads the Inazuma Resistance against Vision Hunt Decree.

A 4-star Geo archer, Gorou excels at providing various defensive bonuses to his Geo allies. Although an excellent utility support, his lack of synergy with non-Geo units limits his broader effectiveness.

Nonetheless, he still stands as a solid pick for Geo compositions.

Klee

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Klee adds an explosive flair to combat.

A mischievous character, Klee is loved for her ability to unleash explosive Pyro attacks and lay down bomb traps. Nevertheless, her clunky kit limits her usability in high-end content.

Rosary

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Rosaria excels in triggering elemental reactions.

This 4-star polearm character delivers AoE Cryo damage through her Burst, summoning an Ice Lance that periodically releases Cryo energy to nearby foes. While excellent for Freeze contexts, her damage output is casual, faced with new competitors in this area.

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Collei is a new Dendro character.

As a newly introduced Dendro character from Sumeru, Collei wields a bow and possesses tools for elemental reactions. Her Elemental Burst deals AoE Dendro damage through an adorable cat-shaped doll.

Yet, her low damage output hinders her from being a top-tier choice, especially lacking a better option during combat settings.

C-Tier Genshin Impact Characters

China

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Kachina is a new 4-star character in Genshin Impact.

This C-tier character offers average performance and deals adequate damage, mainly serving the purpose of triggering Nightsoul buffs for Mualani. Anticipate the introduction of future units that will outshine her in upcoming updates.

Freminet

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Freminet serves as a solid DPS option.

The Claymore-wielding Cyro user primarily performs AoE abilities, perfectly suited as a crowd-control DPS. However, Freminet’s damage output is relatively slow, rendering him less appealing in higher-end contexts.

For a complete list of Freminet’s ascension materials, check our guide here.

Candace

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Candace is a Hydro polearm user.

Best serving as a Sub-DPS in team setups, Candace resists enemy waves, dealing Hydro damage and shielding against incoming attacks. However, her limitations remain apparent, as her niche use cases make resource investment less worthwhile.

Razor

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Razor’s Ultimate provides significant burst damage.

This Electro claymore character excels as a main DPS thanks to potent damage capabilities. However, Razor’s dated kit struggles to adapt to the rapid-paced meta, impacted by the high Physical DMG resistance of challenging enemies.

Noelle

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Noelle can serve as a decent healer in Genshin Impact.

As the maid for the Knights of Favonius, Noelle showcases loyalty and serves as a viable Geo shield bearer. Her shielding static scales according to her Max HP, sustaining her allies with healing.

However, Noelle’s requirement for field time puts her at a disadvantage in high-level play.

Chongyun

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Chongyun uses Cryo attacks to freeze enemies.

As a claymore Cryo unit, Chongyun synergizes well with Cryo-focused teams, particularly with the addition of Shenhe. His Elemental Skill unleashes a Cryo explosion to aid melee units.

However, he shares similar issues with Rosaria; his slower attacks and Cryo infusion disrupt other units’ rotations.

Yun Jin

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The 4-star performer debuted in version 2.4.

Yun Jin combines swift attacks with Geo capabilities. However, unlike many Geo-based characters, she provides Normal Attack damage buffs for limited allies.

Due to few units benefiting from her boosts, Yun Jin’s overall impact remains mediocre in general team compositions.

Kaeya

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Kaeya is a free-to-play character in Genshin Impact.

This Cryo character can be obtained without difficulty, as he represents a 4-star variant accessible to all players. As with Xiangling, Kaeya’s Elemental Burst generates Cryo damage to nearby foes, ideal for combining abilities.

However, without multiple constellations, Kaeya’s utility demands deeper investment.

Thoma

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Thoma closely resembles Ayato’s fighting style.

Thoma, launched in Inazuma’s 2.2 update, showcases fast-paced combat with a Pyro polearm. His Elemental Skill shields and supports Hu Tao with AoE Pyro output or using less versatility in many situations.

Thoma’s benefits in Dendro teams fall short, with little crossover potential.

Ningguang

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Ningguang unleashes ranged Geo attacks.

Utilized for solving Genshin Impact’s overworld puzzles or launching ranged assaults, Ningguang is a competent choice. Her Elemental skill functions as both a defensive maneuver to block projectiles while delivering AoE damage.

Even with favorable damage output, her slower tempo affects her in competitive scenarios.

Xinyan

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Xinyan empowers her allies through Pyro damage.

This rockstar unit delivers fiery performances that scorch her adversaries and give them a shield. Her Elemental Burst damages opponents and may invoke explosive Pyro damage, aligning with her vibrant aesthetic.

However, her kit remains cumbersome, making her overall contribution less impactful in the current meta.

Qiqi

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Qiqi utilizes her abilities to inflict chill on her foes.

Qiqi’s talent for providing periodic healing through her ultimate proves beneficial in creating flexible setups. By marking enemies with a special talisman, she heals allies whenever they target affected enemies.

Despite her healing prowess, Qiqi’s need for field time severely hampers her effectiveness as an essential unit.

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Sayu demonstrates great speed in world exploration.

As Genshin Impact’s adorable ninja, Sayu, might be found snoozing during the day. However, when she commits, very few enemies can counter her swift assaults.

While lacking in damage output, Sayu’s primary contribution lies within her healing capabilities and rapid mobility.

D-Tier Genshin Impact Characters

Dehya

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Dehya was introduced in the 3.5 update.

As a Pyro character added in the 3.5 update, Dehya represents the Eremites’ faction. While she can generate AoE fields for Pyro damage and offers knockback resistance, her output remains lackluster, frustrating players.

With minimal change despite performing a full rotation, Dehya’s presence is relegated to D-tier, and many anticipate buffs in future updates.

Aloy

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The PlayStation character debuted in the Genshin Impact 2.1 update.

Hailing from Horizon Zero Dawn, Aloy’s combat capabilities translate into Genshin Impact with AoE Cryo effectiveness. Drawing parallels to Ganyu’s execution styles is easy for players familiar with her abilities.

Lisa

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Lisa represents another free-to-play 4-star character option.

As Sumeru’s top student, Lisa combines Electro damage potential with AoE capabilities when furnished with powerful weapons and Artifacts. Her offensive nature makes her a solid sub-DPS and support option for Electro applications.

Amber

Amber in the Genshin Impact anniversary video
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Amber remains one of the least effective characters in Genshin Impact.

Despite her vibrant personality, Amber has been outclassed by other Pyro characters since her introduction.

She deals minimal damage and is easily surpassed by more powerful units, making it advisable to replace her with superior characters as soon as feasible.

This concludes our Genshin Impact version 4.8 tier list. For more game insights, check out various aspects like free character availability, the Pity system, cross-platform features, and characters’ respective ages and heights.

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