As new characters keep flowing to Genshin Impact, it becomes more and more complicated to know which ones to bet on, or which element is best to favor. To get you started, here is a tier list of characters.
While Genshin Impact blew its very first candle this year, miHoYo’s action-RPG already has nearly 50 characters, and the list continues to grow.
Whether focused on heal, DPS, or support, all have their pros and cons, but some may more easily be successful than others. Whether it’s exploring or going into combat, here’s what should help you build your team.
Tier List of Genshin Impact characters
Tier S characters on Genshin Impact
Diluc – DPS – Pyro
As soon as it was released, Diluc immediately stood out thanks to its heavy damage. This 5 star character is considered one of the best DPS in Genshin Impact.
Ayaka – DPS – Cryo
Faster than lightning as soon as she is in the water thanks to her impressive dash, Ayaka is a formidable swordsman who will find her place in most teams, especially those which already rely on the use of Cryo characters. .
Venti – Support – Anemo
In no time at all, Venti has managed to find his place in the meta, establishing himself as one of the best supports who, icing on the cake, is capable of inflicting substantial damage.
Zhongli – Support – Geo
Thanks to its shield which offers excellent protection, while reducing the defense of nearby enemies and its significant damage, Zhongli quickly became a must have.
Bennett – Healer / Support – Pyro
With his healing, his damage and especially his ability to boost the damage of other characters, Bennett is a bit of the Swiss Army Knife that finds its place in any team on Genshin Impact.
Ganyu – Support / DPS – Pyro
Whether it takes area damage, single target damage or support his team, Ganyu is very versatile.
Xiao – DPS – Anemo
Xiao is a DPS hand that is capable of inflicting rather substantial damage, coupled with another Anemo character he will maximize the team’s energy gain.
Hu Tao – DPS – Pyro
If HU Tao can do the trick as a support, it is especially as a DPS hand that it provides.
Kazuha – Support – Anemo
Thanks to his multiple boosts and his power of dispersion Kazuha is an unparalleled support. By making the necessary adjustments, he can position himself as a DPS hand as well.
Xingqiu – Support – Hydro
Xingqiu’s kit makes him a great support character. He may seem a little weak at first, but he is not, he hides his game well.
Tier A characters on Genshin Impact
Diona – Healer / Support – Cryo
Diona is effective in a large number of situations, able to take turns healing her team members, but also protecting them with her shield.
Jean – Healer / Support – Anemo
Jean is THE Swiss Army Knife of Genshin Impact. The character is able to perform as a Healer, Support, but also as a DPS hand.
Xiangling – DPS / Support – Pyro
If when you think of main DPS and Pyro, Diluc is the name that immediately comes to mind, Xiangling is not to be underestimated.
Eula – DPS – Cryo
Able to inflict Cryo damage as much as physical damage, Eula is the ideal character to come and assist another DPS hand.
Sucrose – Support – Anemo
With his CC set and his elemental resistance debuff on his opponents, Sucrose is a support who, without being one of Genshin Impact’s best characters, does the trick very well.
Yanfei – DPS – Pyro
Yanfei is the most interesting Pyro DPS capable of dealing serious damage.
Kaeya – Support – Cryo
Kaeya has the ability to deal some interesting Cryo damage, but it is especially useful when it comes to setting up elemental reactions, or creating passageways to cross long bodies of water.
Ningguang – DPS – Geo
His unusual kit made from Ningguang is a DPS hand like no other. While not the strongest DPS in Genshin Impact, she isn’t to be underestimated, especially when it comes to dealing damage at long range.
Albedo – Support / DPS – Geo
Able to inflict damage, but also protect his teammates with his shield, Albedo is an excellent support character.
Tartaglia – DPS – Hydro
When it comes to dealing heavy melee damage, Tartaglia and the DPS hand are up to the task.
Keqing – DPS – Electro
Keqing doesn’t have the most intuitive gameplay, or even the most significant damage in the game, but this swordsman still has a lot of potential.
Mona – Support / DPS – Hydro
Upon release, Mona propelled herself to the top, among the best characters in the game. While her Support skills, main DPS have since been tarnished by more popular characters, Mona’s hybrid side makes her a particularly viable character.
Shenhe – Support – Cryo
If Shenhe has yet to prove herself on Genshin, she can prove very useful as your team already has Cryo characters.
Noëlle – Healer – Geo
Although she has fairly average stats, and requires a fairly hard build to excel, Noelle is a very good Healer.
Yoimiya – DPS – Pyro
Able to change his normal attacks to Pyro attacks, Yoimiya can deal serious damage to his opponents.
Sara – Support – Electro
If you are looking for a Support to bring buffs or energy to your team, Sara is a more viable choice.
Raiden – Sub DPS – Electro
Like Tartaglia, Raiden isn’t the easiest character to pick up on, but he’s worth hanging on. In the middle of a fight, his elemental outburst can really make a difference.
Thomas – Sub DPS / Support – Pyro
Not only is Thomas able to bring a little extra DPS, but he is also a significant support since he can protect his team with his shield.
Klee – DPS – Pyro
Although the range of his attacks is quite limited, the power of Klee’s charged attacks make him one of the most effective hand DPs.
Yun Jin – Support – Geo
Newly landed on Genshin Impact, Yun Jin has potential that should not be overlooked. Effective in a full Geo team, or in a more diverse composition, it will provide a most appreciable damage boost.
Tier B characters on Genshin Impact
Barbara – Healer – Hydro
If you lack a good healer on your team, with plenty of heal, Barbara is the person for the job.
Beidou – DPS – Electro
Beidou is one of the more difficult characters to master, which makes multiple DPS much more popular, but his resilience and offtank gameplay make him a good option for whoever knows how to take advantage of it.
Xinyan – Support / DPS – Pyro
While Diluc is by far Genshin’s best DPS, he’s still very hard to come by, which makes Xinyan a good alternative, thanks to his massive AoE damage. What’s more, its shield makes it a good support.
Kokomi – Healer / Sub DPS – Hydro
It’s not uncommon to come across DPS-focused Kokomi on Genshin Impact, but it’s especially when played carefully that she excels.
Chongyun – DPS / Support – Cryo
When it comes to doing solo prowess, Chongyun is clearly not the ideal, but with the right team and the right build, he will prove to be a much needed support.
Traveler – Support – Electro
When interacting with the Statues of the Seven, the Traveler has the ability to change element.
Fischl – DPS / Support – Electro
If Fischl particularly excels in expeditions thanks to her passive, she also holds up well in combat, in particular thanks to her summon of Oz.
Sayu – Support – Anemo
Besides the fact that Sayu is Genshin’s only two-handed Anemo swordsman, which is not insignificant, she also offers some interesting bonuses thanks to her constellations.
Rosalia – DPS – Cryo
If you’re looking for a second DPS, Rosalia is cut out for the role, especially if you have a Pyro DPS to pair her with.
Qiqi – Healer – Cryo
When it comes to effectively healing your team, QiQi is a great choice, especially when fighting drags on. The icing on the cake, she has multiple CCs.
Razor – DPS – Electro
If like many DPS, Razor suffers from the reign of Diluc, he remains a good alternative. However, it is especially during expeditions that its potential is revealed.
Aloy – DPS – Cryo
At first glance, Aloy doesn’t look like much, but once her normal attacks are infused with the Cryo, she unleashes her full potential.
Tier C characters on Genshin Impact
Traveler – DPS / Support – Geo
When interacting with the Statues of the Seven, the Traveler has the ability to change element. With the Geo element, he is able to fulfill the role of Support as well as DPS.
Lisa – Support – Electro
Lisa is clearly not one of the more interesting Supports in Genshin Impact, but she can prove herself if her kit is properly used.
Tier D characters on Genshin Impact
Amber – Support – Pyro
Amber can pretty much hold the road in combat, but it is especially in exploration that she proves to be useful, especially thanks to her liabilities.
Traveler – Support – Anemo
When interacting with the Statues of the Seven, the Traveler has the ability to change element. With the Anemo element, he positions himself as a Support, capable of reducing the elemental resistance of opponents.