Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? There are currently 50\u00a0Genshin Impact characters available, so there\u2019s no shortage of candidates for your dream team. But with so many different weapon, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellations upgrades, finding your favourites can be challenging.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let the placement of the characters on our Genshin Impact tier list <\/strong>deter you from pulling on the next\u00a0character banner. While base stats and elemental abilities are important, the value of a character also depends on personal playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition. That being said, if your favourite character is in C tier or below, you may struggle to get past some of the more challenging Spiral Abyss floors. Don\u2019t worry too much if your favourite character is on one of the lower tiers; you can still make it work with our recommended Genshin Impact builds.<\/p>\n

In general, being on\u00a0a high\u00a0tier means that the character is the best Genshin Impact character in their role, is not too difficult to build, and performs well regardless of teammates. Being on a lower tier means that there are better alternatives, or the character needs a very specific build or team to shine. Just to note, the characters are not ranked within their own tier, and with that out of the way, let\u2019s take a look at our ranking of characters in our Genshin Impact tier list!<\/p>\n

Genshin Impact tier list<\/h2>\n

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Tier<\/td>\n	Character<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SS<\/td>\n	Venti, Kazuha, Zhongli, Hu Tao, Raiden Shogun, Ganyu, Bennett, Eula<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S<\/td>\n	Xiao, Albedo, Klee, Tartaglia, Ayaka, Mona, Keqing, Kokomi, Itto, Ayato<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A<\/td>\n	Razor, Jean, Rosaria, Yanfei, Xiangling, Fischl, Barbara, Yoimiya, Thoma, Yae Miko, Diluc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B<\/td>\n	Sucrose, Chongyun, Diona, Xinyan, Xingqiu, Sayu, Kujou Sara, Gorou, Yun Jin, Shenhe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C<\/td>\n	Noelle, Lisa, Kaeya, Traveler, Ningguang, Beidou, Qiqi, Aloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D<\/td>\n	Amber<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n SS-Tier<\/h2>\n Venti<\/h3>\n Bow and Anemo character Venti is arguably the best elemental support in the game. He can use his elemental skill to launch his enemies or himself into the air, while his elemental burst creates a massive Stormeye which draws in all nearby enemies. It also absorbs Pyro, Electro, Hydro, and Cryo elements, which is then converted into 50% extra damage output of that elemental type.<\/p>\n Kazuha<\/h3>\n The first Inazuma character to join the game, Kazuha has impressed the Genshin Impact community with his incredible versatility. Using the best Kazuha build, this Anemo Sword character can deal large amounts of damage on his own. If you can put him into a team composition that utilises elemental reactions, the amount of damage you can build up is truly staggering.<\/p>\n Zhongli<\/h3>\n After the 1.3 update, Zhongli is finally worthy of his five-star rating. The buffs to both Geo abilities and the Geo elemental resonance have drastically increased Zhongli\u2019s damage output. Not only is Zhongli capable of dealing damage on par with S-tier characters, his Jade Shield ability is highly effective, allowing him to play in a DPS and support hybrid role. Give our Genshin Impact Zhongli build a look to see how much better he is now.<\/p>\n HU TAO<\/h3>\n This Polearm and Pyro character can pack quite a punch when set up with the right build. Fans expected another five star Pyro character to be on the same level as Diluc, and while Hu Tao may not be able to deal as much damage through AoE attacks, her damage output against single targets makes her extremely valuable.<\/p>\n Raiden Shogun<\/h3>\n When Raiden Shogun first joined the game, she seemed underwhelming at first due to the strength of the Electro element. As players learned how to get the most out of her abilities, Raiden Shogun has shot up in the ranks to become one of the best Genshin Impact characters.\u00a0Her incredible\u00a0support build\u00a0generates an absurd amount of energy, making it very easy for\u00a0her to slot into a variety of teams.<\/p>\n Eula<\/h3>\n Eula is one of the top tier damage dealers in Genshin Impact \u2013 she\u2019s able to output a massive amount of physical damage by building up stacks of Grimheart, and unleash huge AoE burst damage with her Lightfall Sword. Her attack speed is faster than most Claymore users, and she can also inflict Cryo for Superconduct elemental reactions, which reduce the enemies\u2019 physical resistance for even more potential damage. Our Eula build guide explains how to get the most out of her as a physical carry.<\/p>\n Bennett<\/h3>\n How can a four-star character be in the top tier? Bennett fills the support role in most parties, providing the entire team with a damage boost, heals, and is capable of dealing damage when required. There\u2019s a reason why Bennett has the highest pick rate of all characters in the hardest Spiral Abyss floors \u2013 he\u2019s the perfect all-in-one character.<\/p>\n Ganyu<\/h3>\n Ganyu and her Bow are the first to rival Diluc\u2019s base attack power. On top of that, she has the unique ability to shoot different kinds of Cryo arrows with just her charged attack, including one with area of effect damage. Together with her powerful AoE elemental abilities, Ganyu can continuously harm and freeze her enemies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n S-Tier<\/h2>\n xiao<\/h3>\n As the only Anemo character focused purely on DPS, Xiao does a great job of attacking multiple enemies at once with his plunging attacks. He can easily trigger the elemental reaction Swirl with a host of characters, allowing Xiao to slot in with most of the roster. Check out our Genshin Impact Xiao build to see how to get the most out of his elemental skills.<\/p>\n Albedo<\/h3>\n Unlike other Geo characters in Genshin Impact, Albedo can continuously trigger highly damage Geo-infused elemental reactions. His elemental abilities create Geo explosions with a large area of effect, and Albedo\u2019s elemental skill has an exceptionally short cooldown time of only four seconds.<\/p>\n Klee<\/h3>\n This bombing-expert is blessed with a high base attack, extra ascension Pyro damage, and a Catalyst. As a result, she\u2019s very easy to build for maximum Pyro damage. Check out our Genshin Impact Klee build to find out how. Klee\u2019s main downside is that finding the right range between her and her enemies can be tricky.<\/p>\n Tartaglia<\/h3>\n This Hydro character is not just handy with a Bow; by triggering his elemental skill, he can swap his ranged weapon for melee Hydro daggers. Unlike most Hydro characters, Tartaglia is capable of dealing high elemental damage. He can easily set up Hydro\/Electro or Hydro\/Cryo combo\u2019s as well, making him useful in many ways.<\/p>\n <\/span> Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro \u2013 Genshin Impact Edition<\/strong> <\/span> Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro \u2013 Genshin Impact Edition<\/strong> Razer<\/span> $139.99<\/span> <\/span> Buy Now<\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> Network N earns affiliate commission from qualifying sales.<\/span><\/p>\n Ayaka<\/h3>\n The Genshin Impact 2.0 update introduced Ayaka, the Cryo Sword user to the game. A lot of people had high expectations from this character, and it\u2019s fair to say she has met them. While she doesn\u2019t have the same damage output as Diluc or Ganyu, Ayaka can be built in a DPS role, but she can also fulfil the sub-DPS role if necessary. It\u2019s still early to determine where Ayaka will end up permanently, but she\u2019s made a fantastic impression so far.<\/p>\n Mona<\/h3>\n Hydro character Mona\u2019s elemental burst can immobilise several enemies at once, potentially freezing them in combination with a Cryo teammate. Furthermore, she can protect your main DPS from taking too much damage by spawning her taunting Phantom. Mona also has a special evasive ability, making this Catalyst-wielder extremely mobile.<\/p>\n Keqing<\/h3>\n Keqing\u00a0features incredibly high base stats which make her stand out against the other characters. This Sword and Electro user\u00a0ranks among the best in all categories: attack power, HP, and defence. This makes her an amazing melee fighter, but she also has strong Electro abilities.\u00a0Unfortunately, she doesn\u2019t pair well with other characters as Electro hasn\u2019t been upgraded in some time.<\/p>\n Kokomi<\/h3>\n Given the number of characters on the Genshin Impact roster, it\u2019s become difficult for the developers to create a new type of healer that players haven\u2019t seen before. Kokomi is the latest Hydro healer to join the game, and while she failed to impress the community when she first arrived, the\u00a0meta has shifted to make healers viable once again. Use the\u00a0best Kokomi support build\u00a0to get the most out of Kokomi\u2019s excellent healing abilities, allowing you to negate any damage caused\u00a0by bleed effects.<\/p>\n \u00a0ITTO<\/h3>\n When Arataki Itto was first announced, there was some hesitancy from the Genshin Impact community about how well a Geo DPS character could perform. The Geo element isn\u2019t known for its DPS capabilities, and Itto\u2019s abilities scale based on his defence stats, casting further doubt on his potential. It\u2019s fair to say Itto has shattered all expectations as he can deal huge amounts of damage when paired with the right party members. The only thing stopping Itto from reaching the highest\u00a0tier is his need for Geo characters \u2013 your team needs to revolve entirely around Itto, whereas the very best characters don\u2019t need anywhere near as much support.<\/p>\n Ayato<\/h3>\n If you were hoping Kamisato Ayato could become your next primary DPS character, you\u2019re in luck as he appears to be viable if you use him in the right team compositions. Using our best Genshin Impact Ayato build, we can utilise\u00a0Ayato\u2019s Hydro attacks to create elemental reactions \u2013 this is particularly strong with Cryo characters to freeze enemies to the ground. Ayato is far from the worst character in the game, but his abilities aren\u2019t overpowered enough to shift the meta.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A-Tier<\/h2>\n Razor<\/h3>\n If you don\u2019t have a 5-star main DPS yet, Razor is your next best option. Armed with a Claymore and high attack power, he is one of Genshin Impact\u2019s best melee fighters. His elemental abilities enhance his melee attacks, but are less useful when creating elemental reactions.<\/p>\n Xiangling<\/h3>\n She may not do the highest melee damage with just her Polearm, but there\u2019s no denying that Xiangling is one of the best Pyro\u2019s in Genshin Impact. Her elemental skill drops an auto-targeting, fire-breathing teddy bear, while her elemental burst surrounds her with fire for up to ten seconds.<\/p>\n Yanfei<\/h3>\n Compared to the four star characters, Yanfei has the joint third highest base attack (tied with Rosaria). Pyro characters usually end up being strong due to elemental reactions, and Yanfei is no exception to this. Our Genshin Impact Yanfei build\u00a0goes into detail about\u00a0what artifacts and weapons you should equip to get the best out of this ace attorney.<\/p>\n New threads: <\/strong>Find out which characters have\u00a0Genshin Impact outfits<\/em><\/p>\n ROSARIA<\/h3>\n Whether you want to build Rosaria as your main source of damage or as support for your stronger characters, this Cyro-based four-star character excels in several areas. Though Rosaria\u2019s damage output may not match the very best characters, her abilities are incredibly versatile allowing her to slot into a variety of teams. Find out exactly how to create the best Genshin Impact Rosaria build here.<\/p>\n Jean<\/h3>\n Jean\u2019s base attack is on the lower side, but her versatility as an Anemo support and healer makes up for it. While she doesn\u2019t truly excel in one particular role, she can carry a team with her combined melee attacks, crowd control abilities, and HP regeneration. Check out our Genshin Impact Jean build guide to find out how to use her in combat.<\/p>\n Fischl<\/h3>\n The Prinzessin of Electro damage has the unique ability to spawn Oz, her familiar, on the battlefield. Although Fischl needs some constellation and talent upgrades to maximize Oz\u2019 Electro damage output, this ability has very high potential and is amazing for creating Electro-infused elemental reactions.\u00a0You can find\u00a0out how to build the best Genshin Impact Fischl build here.<\/p>\n Barbara<\/h3>\n This Hydro Catalyst character may have the lowest base attack of all the Genshin Impact characters, but she is an amazing healer. She can either heal characters one by one using her elemental skill, or heal the entire team at once with her elemental burst. Unfortunately, she also causes the \u2018wet\u2019 condition, making her healing unsuitable against Cryo enemies.<\/p>\n Yoimiya<\/h3>\n Despite Yomiya\u2019s abilities being based on fireworks, her attacks have very little area of effect damage. As a result, Yoimiya can\u2019t easily run through the hardest parts of Spiral Abyss without huge support from her team \u2013 while it can be done, it\u2019s just not optimal to play her this way. There is a chance that the community kicks up a big enough fuss about her that the developers decide to buff her, just like they did with Zhongli. Check out our Yoimiya build to discover how to get the most out of her abilities.<\/p>\n \u00a0THOMA<\/h3>\n Similarly to the rest of the four star characters from Inazuma, Thoma fits a niche role in very specific teams. Using our Thoma shield support build, you can create shields for your team mates that provide non-flinching status each second. Against some of the bigger, slower bosses in Genshin Impact, you can\u00a0afford to continue your attack animation knowing you won\u2019t get launched into the sky. Unfortunately, Thoma\u2019s shield\u00a0just aren\u2019t strong enough to compete with the best support characters. That being said, there\u2019s definitely room for Thoma in some Pyro focused parties, but he won\u2019t be as dominant as a five star character like Zhongli.<\/p>\n Yae Miko<\/h3>\n Yae Miko is a tricky character to evaluate correctly, especially this early on when players haven\u2019t been able to ascend her talents to the highest level. Currently,\u00a0if you use our best Yae Miko build\u00a0to gear her towards the sub DPS role, she can excel providing you also run an Electro battery character. The only issue is that four star alternatives like Beidou and Fischl manage to occupy the same role just as effectively. We could easily see Yae Miko moving up the tiers as time goes on, but right now she\u2019s stuck in A tier.<\/p>\n DILUC<\/h3>\n Diluc\u00a0used to be considered one of the best DPS characters thanks to his\u00a0impressive base attack power and high critical rate. His elemental abilities are capable of dealing devastating Pyro damage, while being perfect for elemental reactions. As if that\u2019s not enough, Diluc\u2019s elemental burst cooldown is 12 seconds and only needs 40 energy. Though he\u2019s still usable on the toughest Spiral Abyss floors, compared to the latest SS-tier characters, Diluc damage output\u00a0can\u2019t compete against the very best.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n B-Tier<\/h2>\n Sayu<\/h3>\n Sayu is an Anemo and claymore user who has the ability to deal damage and also heal party members. As is the case with most four star characters, Sayu struggles to stand out against characters like Ganyu or Diona who are the best in their class. That being said, if you did unlock Sayu and you want to use her, there are certainly team compositions where she could perform very well in. Read our Sayu build guide\u00a0to see our support and DPS builds for this squirrel warrior.<\/p>\n XINGQIU<\/h3>\n Xingqiu\u2019s Sword attacks are just average, and his elemental cooldowns are very long. He is not the most suitable Hydro to apply the wet condition to large enemy hordes. But on the plus side: Xingqiu\u2019s passive skill will heal the current character, which can be very useful in the right team.<\/p>\n Xinyan<\/h3>\n Pyro Xinyan has the highest base attack of all four-star characters. However, she also has the misfortune of being equipped with the same weapon and elemental type as the beloved Diluc. Although she is by no means a bad character, she easily gets overshadowed by better Claymore and Pyro characters.<\/p>\n Chongyun<\/h3>\n Chongyun is quite good as a Claymore melee, but he truly shines as an area of effect Cryo character. In combination with a good Hydro, he can freeze a lot of enemies at once. Thanks to a mere 12 second cooldown elemental burst, he can freeze, freeze, and freeze again.<\/p>\n Sucrose<\/h3>\n Alchemy-enthusiast Sucrose can launch enemies in the air with her elemental skill, dealing Anemo damage in the process. She can also absorb all Pyro, Electro, Hydro, and Cryo elements with her burst, converting it to extra damage output. Sound familiar? Sucrose is basically Venti, but not as good.<\/p>\n Diona<\/h3>\n Katzlein Diona is not that useful as a ranged damage dealer, but her Cryo abilities can easily freeze several enemies at once. She can also heal and create protective shields. While Diona is not the best at either of these roles, it makes her a great elemental support for beginner teams.<\/p>\n Quality time:\u00a0<\/strong>unlock every ending\u00a0with our Genshin Impact hangout events guide<\/em><\/p>\n Kujou Sara<\/h3>\n Without any constellation upgrades, Sara is undoubtedly one of the most awkward characters in the game due to her clunky moveset. The best Genshin Impact Sara build centres around her becoming an Electro battery. As a DPS option, Sara struggles to compete with the other four star characters. Sara\u2019s abilities make her perfect in an Electro party, but this element isn\u2019t strong enough to build around. At the bare minimum, try to have at least one additional Electro character in your party to get the most out of Sara.<\/p>\n Gorou<\/h3>\n Gorou is the first character designed to support Geo characters first and foremost. As a result, Gorou isn\u2019t the best character simply because he doesn\u2019t work well in many teams. Gorou\u2019s abilities become stronger when you pair him with additional Geo party members, providing huge buffs to characters like Itto, Zhongli, and Albedo. If you\u2019re running a Geo team, Gorou is a must-pick member as he can help your party in ways that no one else can.<\/p>\n Shenhe<\/h3>\n As a Cryo support character, Shenhe has been designed to buff other characters off the field, but her abilities primarily affect other Cryo characters. The problem is that strong characters like Ganyu and Eula definitely don\u2019t need any help dealing damage, which means Shenhe is only helpful to lesser used Cryo characters like Chongyun. Shenhe is a complex character, however, that complexity doesn\u2019t mean she has a high skill ceiling. She has the potential to move up in the tier list when additional Cryo characters are released, but right now she struggles to justify her existence. Use our best Genshin Impact Shenhe build to maximise her support potential.<\/p>\n Yun Jin<\/h3>\n Characters that wield the Geo element usually have the burden of having to assemble a Geo only team. Yun Jin destroys this notion as she heavily benefits from having a party with different elements \u2013 the only stipulation is that you need to use characters that primarily attack using normal hits only. Fortunately, that\u2019s not much of a problem as Yun Jin can get the most out of underused characters like Yoimiya to unleash their true potential. Try out our best Genshin Impact Yun Jin build to see what you need to assemble the strongest version of Yun Jin.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n C-Tier<\/h2>\n Noelle<\/h3>\n Noelle is an extremely defensive Geo Claymore character. She is most useful for early-game players thanks to her shield and healing ability. While her healing ability is weak, it can do the job in absence of a better healer.<\/p>\n Lisa<\/h3>\n This librarian\u2019s AoE Electro powers are great for starting players. She has a higher base attack than the other three starting characters, she has area of effect attacks, and it\u2019s easy to maximize her Electro damage output thanks to her Catalyst. Still, she will be surpassed by others once you get more Wishes.<\/p>\n Kaeya<\/h3>\n Sword-wielder Kaeya can fulfil the role of main DPS for beginning Genshin Impact players, but he should be replaced as soon as possible. His ascension stats may give him a higher energy recharge, but Kaeya\u2019s elemental abilities are not nearly as useful as those of other Cryo\u2019s.<\/p>\n Related:<\/strong> the best Genshin Impact characters for beginners<\/em><\/p>\n Traveler<\/h3>\n Traveler\u2019s biggest asset is the unique ability to change their elemental type. If your team really needs an Anemo, Geo, or Electro element, Traveler can help you out. The Traveler\u2019s\u00a0normal sword attacks are not very damaging, but can easily fit in any team thanks to their ability to swap elements at will.<\/p>\n Ningguang<\/h3>\n This Catalyst character has a rather unique shield ability that can be used to shape the battlefield; just place a massive Geo wall wherever you want, and stop incoming enemy hordes in the process. The new 1.3 update granted Geo characters a much-needed damage boost, so there\u2019s a chance Ningguang might be placed higher as time goes on. Check out our Genshin Impact Ningguang build to learn how to play as this Geo DPS dealer.<\/p>\n Beidou<\/h3>\n Beidou is a complicated character to build. Most other Claymore characters have a much higher base damage output, and Beidou\u2019s elemental abilities only become powerful if her constellation level reaches four. In other words, it can take ages before Beidou reaches her potential, while there are easier and better alternatives available (looking at you, Razor!).<\/p>\n Qiqi<\/h3>\n Let\u2019s start with the best thing about Cryo Sword-fighter Qiqi: not only does she have very high attack stats, she has healing abilities that scale off that same attack power. In other words, she is a great damage dealer and healer in one. Unfortunately, the current meta has no place for healers which means Qiqi\u2019s effectiveness in the later Spiral Abyss floors drops off significantly.<\/p>\n Aloy<\/h3>\n The community wasn\u2019t expecting a lot from Genshin Impact\u2019s first crossover character as free characters usually don\u2019t perform well. Aloy appears to be an exception to this as she is an excellent sub DPS option in the correct teams. The machine hunter is being held back by her lack of constellations, though there is a chance these could be introduced at a later date alongside Aloy\u2019s story quest.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n D-Tier<\/h2>\n Amber<\/h3>\n Where to start? Amber\u2019s elemental skill has a long cooldown, very low damage output, and scales with her HP. Triggering the explosion manually takes ages. Her elemental burst and normal attack are nothing special either. Use her for puzzles and exploration only.<\/p>\n <\/span> Razer Iskur X \u2013 Genshin Impact Edition<\/strong> <\/span> Razer Iskur X \u2013 Genshin Impact Edition<\/strong> Razer<\/span> $499.00<\/span> <\/span> Buy Now<\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> Network N earns affiliate commission from qualifying sales.<\/span><\/p>\n Now it\u2019s time to choose and build the characters you like best from our Genshin Impact tier list, or check out all the potential new Genshin Impact characters, including Yae Miko, who will be joining the game in the 2.5 update. You can learn more about Yae Miko\u2019s ascension materials\u00a0and her best build and team comp\u00a0in our latest guides.\u00a0In the meantime, here are some Genshin Impact codes for free primogems.<\/p>\n Original article\u00a0by Marloes Valentina Stella.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \n Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? 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