Genshin Impact Character Tier List (5.4)

Genshin Impact 5.4 lively and quickly expanding cast of characters allows players to mix and match to form the perfect team of four. What's unique about the game is the characters' ability to shine and change roles with the right artifacts, stats, and weapons, so don't be afraid to use your best girl or boy—regardless of how they rank! But to form a team of best-in-slots and save for upcoming banners, take a look at our Genshin Impact Character tier list (5.4).

This tier list is up to date to the latest version 5.4 of Genshin Impact!

Best Genshing Impact Characters (5.4), Ranked

Best Genshin Impact Characters (Tier S)

The Rank S lineup of Genhin Impact characters comprises some of the game's best powerhouses and supports who can seamlessly fit into almost any team comp—while doing their jobs perfectly. I find that these characters can always get the job done, whether in the latest Abyss round or against the newest Weekly Boss battle.

Character	Tier	Pros & Cons
Alhaitham	S	+ Has powerful on-field DPS and excels as a Dendro enabler for Bloom and Burgeon teams. + Dendro infusion remains intact against other elemental overrides. + Provides strong and consistent DPS output for Dendro-centric teams.
Bennett	S	+ One of the best Supports, and easy to build with accessible gear. + Provides incredibly powerful ATK buffs, and viable DPS. + Provides strong healing suitable for most teams.
Eula	S	+ Elemental Skill reduces enemy Physical and Cryo RES effectively. + Excels in incredibly powerful physical damage. + Best for Superconduct reactions for higher DPS.
Ganyu	S	+ Has excellent F2P options and a easy playstyle. + Safe and effective with ranged gameplay. + Delivers extremely high DPS consistently.
Hu Tao	S	+ Delivers powerful single-target burst damage. + Self-healing Burst allows effective HP management. + Provides additional CRIT Rate benefits to the party.
Kaedehara Kazuha	S	+ Powerful buffs with damage boosts, resistance shred, and CC. + Off-field Anemo application enhances elemental synergy. + Incredibly flexible and integral to top-tier team compositions.
Kamisato Ayaka	S	+ No mandatory constellations required. + Features fast quick-swap gameplay for better rotations. + Extremely flexible in team compositions with accessible F2P weapons.
Kamisato Ayato	S	+ Excellent Hydro application paired with solid DPS. + Reliable auto-attack performance. + Great fit for quick swap teams with consistent output.
Kuki Shinobu	S	+ Consistent and powerful healing output. + Incredibly effective in Hyperbloom teams. + Excellent Electro application for team synergy.
Nahida	S	+ Extremely powerful on- and off-field Dendro application. + Grants large Elemental Mastery bonuses to the party. + Has low Burst CD and energy costs with potent C2 and C6.
Raiden Shogun	S	+ Extremely strong Main DPS with solid early constellations. + Functions as an energy battery for the entire team. + Benefits from the powerful F2P weapon "The Catch."
Tighnari	S	+ Fantastic on-field DPS with robust Dendro application. + Delivers amazing elemental triggers for additional effects. + Excels in ranged combat setups.
Venti	S	+ Has the strongest CC in the game. + Adapts well to diverse teams with fast swapping gameplay. + Excellent Anemo/Swirl spreader for elemental synergy.
Xingqiu	S	+ Exceptional single-target Hydro application. + Elemental Skill provides damage reduction and healing support. + Provides significant supportive utility alongside damage.
Yae Miko	S	+ Extremely short CD on Elemental Skill for 100% uptime. + Enhanced evasion capabilities with skill-based dodging. + Has powerful AoE Electro damage with Elemental Burst.
Yelan	S	+ Powerful Hydro application and off-field damage via Elemental Burst. + Excellent synergy with other Hydro characters. + High mobility skill, best for exploration.
Zhongli	S	+ Provides the strongest shield in the game. + Shield grants a universal 20% resistance shred, boosting team DPS. + Extremely flexible in team compositions with CC from Burst petrification.
Arlecchino	S	+ High DPS damage dealer with unique elemental skills. + Can deal longer DoT through persistent Pyro infusion. + Extremely versatile in team compositions.
Chasca	S	+ Unique Anemo skills that maximizes other elemental advantages. + No need for precise aiming, provides consistent hits. + Excellent attack range with incredible mobility.
Citlali	S	+ Provides both Pyro and Hydro RES decreases. + Triggers Nightsoul's Blessing easily (only 50 Nightsoul points needed). + Incredibly easy to build.
Kinich	S	+ High damage output with Scalespiker Cannons. + Superior mobility from Elemental Skill mechanics. + Excels against ranged enemies with auto-targeting and grappling.
Furina	S	+ Provides strong team-wide damage boosts and healing bonuses. + Maintains consistent uptime on both Elemental Skill and Burst. + Has powerful constellations with exploration perks like water-walking and on-demand healing.
Mavuika	S	+ One of the game's strongest DPS, capable of sub-DPS performance similar to Xiangling. + C2 is incredibly powerful and benefits from a unique energy mechanic. + Provides exploration bonuses on land, sea, and air.
Neuvillette	S	+ High AoE DPS with natural CRIT DMG scaling. + Stand-alone DPS that doesn’t rely on reactions. + Consistent and reliable damage output.
Xilonen	S	+ Not limited to Geo, benefits from various elements. + Dual role as healer and buffer with incredible role compression. + Powerful multi-wave RES shred and high single-target healing.
Ororon	S	+ Excels in AoE damage with a taunting Elemental Burst. + Acts as a buffer via Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City. + Provides decent overall damage output.

Tier A Characters in Genshin Impact

Tier A characters in Genshin Impact are only a smidge less powerful than their Rank S counterparts, but they're not to be underestimated. You may need to put in more effort building teams around these characters to make them shine, but they're great at what they do. If you think you need help in that process, use Genshin Impact codes.

Character	Tier	Pros & Cons
Albedo	A	+ Consistent off-field Geo damage and strong Elemental Skill uptime. + Provides Elemental Mastery and flexible team utility. - Split scaling on Skill/Burst before C2 and fragile Geo Constructs.
Arataki Itto	A	+ Excellent AoE potential and high survivability as a Geo character. + Resistant to interruption during Charged Attacks. - Heavily dependent on a 3-Geo team composition and Burst cancellation on swap.
Baizhu	A	+ Versatile role fulfillment with flexible team options. + Strong on-field Dendro application for the team. - Requires high Energy Recharge and struggles with multi-target Dendro application.
Childe/Tartaglia	A	+ Rapid Hydro application and powerful quadratic-scaling Riptide. + Unique passive boosts the party’s Normal Attack level. - Cannot Plunge in Melee Stance and has a very long Skill CD.
Cyno	A	+ High uptime on Elemental Burst and good Hypercarry potential. + Strong base CRIT DMG bolsters overall damage output. - Bursts end immediately on swap and limited skill usage.
Diona	A	+ Provides multiple supports including shields and healing. + Easy on-field skills with reliable support utility. - Slow Cryo application and high Energy costs.
Jean	A	+ Constant small heals with a huge Burst healing potential. + Decent HP/DEF scaling and short Skill CD for sustained support. - DPS is relatively low compared to other Supports.
Keqing	A	+ Excellent Electro scaling and impactful AoE damage. + Useful teleport for both combat and open-world mobility. - High Stamina consumption and dependency on strong support.
Kirara	A	+ Solid on-field Dendro application with good mobility. + Stacking shield absorption increases survivability. - Limited team DMG buff outside of her C6 and weak off-field Dendro.
Layla	A	+ Reliable Stone Shield uptime and low Burst Energy requirements. + Easy to build with strong HP scaling for supportive damage. - Elemental Skill risks self-freeze and needs constellations to be useful.
Mona	A	+ Devastating on Freeze teams with great quickswap gameplay. + Flexible team utility with low investment. - Tough to use on-field and expensive to optimize for DPS.
Nilou	A	+ Powerful, fast-exploding Dendro Cores for AoE Hydro application. + Extremely tanky with high HP, enhancing durability. - Cores cannot trigger Hyperbloom/Burgeon and limits team-building options.
Sangonomiya Kokomi	A	+ Incredibly potent single-target and AoE healing. + Great Hydro application with decent damage output for a healer. - Starts with -100% CRIT Rate and requires high Energy Recharge.
Shenhe	A	+ Excellent Cryo support and energy battery capabilities. + Low field time requirement with fixes for Freeze comp issues. - DPS scaling demands high investment and Energy Recharge.
Shikanoin Heizou	A	+ Solid on-field brawler with strong Anemo application. + Supports Elemental Reactions effectively. - Highly reliant on team setup and limited to close-range combat.
Sucrose	A	+ Delivers a powerful Elemental Mastery buff with massive team versatility. + Reliable both on-field and off-field with excellent CC from Skill/Burst. - Hard to target skills and high Energy cost for Burst.
Wanderer	A	+ Strong single-target and AoE damage with flight-based exploration. + Charged attacks in the air use no Stamina. - Susceptible to being knocked out of the air, making shielding essential.
Xiangling	A	+ Excellent Pyro application and strong Elemental Burst for off-field DPS. + F2P-friendly and adaptable to many team compositions. - High Energy requirement and Guoba’s targeting is largely uncontrolled.
Xiao	A	+ Easy-to-use skills with incredible wide-radius AoE damage. + Great artifact build options for boosting damage output. - HP drain during Burst makes him fragile and struggles with flying enemies.
Yoimiya	A	+ Strong single-target damage with F2P-friendly kit. + No constellation dependency, easy builds and weapon choices. - Relies heavily on her Elemental Skill with limited inherent AoE damage.
Xianyun	A	+ Lets you use Plunge playstyle with good DPS. + Provides strong healing, broadening her role versatility. - High Energy requirements without other Anemo support.
Sigewinne	A	+ Reliable healer support with team-wide healing via her Skill. + Flexible in various team compositions for consistent support. - Underperforms as support until C2 and has low Hydro application.
Navia	A	+ Effective Geo performance without needing extra Geo characters. + Minimal field time requirement. - Reliant on Crystallize triggers, limiting team composition flexibility.
Mualani	A	+ Powerful Hydro Hypercarry with strong single-target and AoE damage. + High hit potency, easy to trigger Vaporize reactions and resists interruption. - Elemental Skill lacks AoE hits and suffers from targeting bugs.
Lyney	A	+ Can taunt enemies with his Elemental Skill’s Grin-Malkin Hat for control. + Refreshable hat and unique Pyro kit provide high DPS. - Easily staggered during aiming and limited to Mono-Pyro team setups.
Emilie	A	+ Grants team-wide 85% Pyro RES and solid off-field DPS. + Fast Skill cooldown provides consistent uptime for damage. - Dependent on Burning to maintain DPS and team compositions are restrictive.
Clorinde	A	+ Highly flexible with a focus on her Elemental Skill for damage. + Provides high CRIT Rate for easier build optimization. - Forced reliance on Electro reactions to be useful on-field.
Chiori	A	+ Low field time and excellent quickswap gameplay. + Integrates well into Geo teams with F2P weapon options. - On-field damage is locked behind C6 and requires another Geo for optimal performance.

Tier B Characters in Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact B-tier heroes are notorious for lacking versatility and need a little more investment to shine. Another character with similar skills can outclass them, but with the right gear and team comp, they can perform just as well as higher-ranked characters.

Character	Tier	Pros & Cons
Beidou	B	+ Great multi-target damage with supportive off-field skills. + Excellent Parry timing can provide high damage and is F2P-friendly. - Low single-target damage performance. - Requires an Electro battery and high Energy Recharge.
Chongyun	B	+ Low Energy cost Burst and ability to infuse Cryo onto allies. + Buffs ATK SPD, enhancing team performance. - Lacks DPS and needs heavy investment for DPS viability. - Limited team compositions and few characters benefit from his Cryo Infusion.
Collei	B	+ Niche utility in Burgeon and Burning builds with off-field application. + Adequate personal damage that fits a one-size-fits-all role. - Heavily reliant on constellations (2, 5, 6) for optimal performance. - Requires build swaps as Dendro Traveler can outclass her.
Diluc	B	+ Retains Pyro Infusion on swap and excels in shield breaking with Pyro/Blunt DMG. + Low Burst Energy cost supports frequent usage. - Overall damage is lower compared to other Pyro Main DPS options. - Best-in-slot weapons are generic stat sticks, not good for him.
Dori	B	+ Provides solid single-target healing and boosts team survivability. + Elemental Burst heals, regenerates Energy, and applies Electro. - Limited off-field utility restricts his impact outside Burst. - Requires C6 for reliable Electro application, limiting consistency.
Faruzan	B	+ Has an incredibly powerful Anemo damage buff and resistance shred. + Charged shots have excellent CC and enemy grouping. - Major improvements depend on unlocking constellations. - Energy-hungry, needing 200–300% Energy Recharge with weak particle generation.
Fischl	B	+ Minimal field time required while being a team battery. + Consistent Electro application through her 4th Ascension passive. - C6 is needed for a significant boost in damage. - Relies heavily on Oz for damage, making her personal output weak and unreliable in Hyperbloom teams.
Gorou	B	+ Extremely easy to build and perfect for Geo team support with DEF boosts. + Provides rare DEF buffs to other characters with low investment. - Limited to Geo-centric team compositions. - Low Energy generation and most of his power is locked behind constellations.
Kaveh	B	+ Can manually detonate Dendro Cores via Skill or Burst for reactive play. + His Burst infuses Dendro, has strong elemental reactions and self-healing when hit. - Has little off-field value. - Suffers from high Energy Recharge demands with no constellation to mitigate it.
Klee	B	+ Consistent DPS output with fast movement skills. + Capable of stun-locking enemies using charge attacks. - Inherently squishy and vulnerable. - Limited team compositions, relies heavily on Bennett and other Pyro synergies.
Kujou Sara	B	+ Provides a strong buffer and decent AoE Electro application. + Scales exceptionally well when built with high investment. - Effectiveness depends completely on unlocking her Constellations. - Suffers from high Energy costs, restricting her uptime.
Mika	B	+ Provides great support for Physical DPS builds and provides both party-wide and single-target healing. + Complements Physical builds like Eula exceptionally well. - His Burst demands high Energy and can slow down rotations. - Best Physical CRIT DMG buffs are locked behind C6, limiting team setups.
Ningguang	B	+ Delivers high single-target DPS with safe, ranged gameplay. + Highly versatile for many team compositions. - Has very weak AoE capabilities. - Requires heavy investment to reach peak performance due to low base attack.
Noelle	B	+ Provides huge AoE swings and layered defenses with strong healing. + F2P-friendly with solid DPS potential when built properly. - Needs C6 to unlock full potential and high burst damage. - Mediocre single-target damage can hinder performance in matchups.
Razor	B	+ Fast, aggressive Claymore user with high physical damage output. + Excellent Energy Recharge, provides consistent uptime. - Burst cancels on character swap, reducing rotation efficiency. - Electro damage suffers from weak reaction scaling.
Rosaria	B	+ Grants a party-wide CRIT Rate buff with low Skill CD and decent particle generation. + Versatile on-field and off-field DPS support. - Not good when compared with other Cryo characters for the same role. - CRIT buff effectiveness is tied to her own stats and suffers if undergeared.
Sayu	B	+ Simultaneously heals and deals damage with her Burst with strong mobility. + Supports Swirl reactions and provides extra healing passively. - Pre-C6, balancing ATK and EM is very difficult. - Limited damage output compared to other Anemo characters, needing high Energy Recharge.
Traveler (Electro)	B	+ Provides energy to any character regardless of element and can generate the most Energy in the game. + Simple, cost-effective build focusing on Energy Recharge (and CRIT Rate if needed). - Suffers from very low DPS due to artifact stat allocation. - Generally inferior as a battery compared to specialized supports like Sucrose.
Qiqi	B	+ Among the most powerful healers with potent Elemental Skill and Burst healing. + Excels in Co-op with consistent healing output for the entire team. - Lacks significant Cryo application, reducing synergy with Cryo-based reactions. - Long Skill CD and no Energy Particle generation. High Energy Recharge demands.
Yanfei	B	+ Ranged catalyst with strong Overload synergy and Pyro application. + Turns into a shielder with her C4, providing high survivability while dealing damage. - Overall DPS is lower than other high-end Pyro DPS characters. - Heavy reliance on Charged Attacks, low stamina and easily vulnerable.
Yaoyao	B	+ Excellent Dendro spreader with the added bonus of team healing, even off-field. + Enhances team survivability with consistent healing. - Her Burst has a high Energy cost, affecting rotation frequency. - Needs Constellations to be useful, making her weaker without them.
Yun Jin	B	+ Uses low investment build that provides a reliable DPS buffer for the team. + Doesn’t require constellations for utility. - Elemental Skill is notably weak, limiting her overall impact. - Generates few Energy Particles, limiting her role primarily to buffering.
Wriothesley	B	+ Consistent Cryo application, can create frequent Freeze/Melt setups with Normal attacks. + Low Energy requirements and self-healing abilities. - Requires additional healer and shielder support, even with constellations. - Struggles with multi-target combat , relatively squishy.
Charlotte	B	+ Consistently applies Cryo as a catalyst with strong party-wide healing via Burst. + Unique passive transforms her Skill into a high DPS skill. - 4th Ascension Passive limits team-building options. - Suffers from very high Energy Recharge requirements.
Chevreuse	B	+ Exceptional support for Pyro/Electro, easily built for Burst at C4. + Accessible weapons and flexible support capabilities enhance her utility. - Team compositions are restricted to Pyro/Electro setups. - Building for damage lowers her supportive healing and ATK% buffs.
Kachina	B	+ Turbo Twirly passive atuo-triggers, providing consistent DPS even off-field. + Geo DMG% passive provides higher value in most team comps. - Early passives only provide damage buffs without much use. - Relies heavily on constellations for utility such as increased DEF, Energy, and Nightsoul benefits.
Lan Yan	B	+ Has some of the strongest shields in the game with added Viridescent Venerer benefits. + Elemental Burst aids in AoE grouping, enhancing team control. - Shield duration is short, making it hard to last through a full rotation. - Effective swirls and CC are dependent on Burst usage.

Tier C Characters in Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact characters in the Rank C tier are harder to build and are more particular about artifact stats to bring out their best possible damage output. While they lack overall utility, they can perform well when paired with team members who can bring out the best in their abilities.

Character	Tier	Pros & Cons
Aloy	C	+ Great Freeze/Melt potential and buffs teams’ ATK while lowering enemy ATK. - Lacks constellations. - Coil Stacks depend on her Skill bombs hitting.
Barbara	C	+ Cheap Hydro application with emergency healing via Burst. - Burst isn’t guaranteed every rotation. - High potential locked behind constellations.
Candace	C	+ Provides unique Hydro Infusion and boosts Normal Attack DMG through her Burst. - Requires incredibly high Energy Recharge. - Low overall DPS output, serving mainly as a buffer.
Dehya	C	+ Has excellent damage mitigation with flexible on/off-field play. - Slightly underwhelming at C0. - Requires a healer despite high survivability.
Kaeya	C	+ Low Skill cooldown with good off-field Cryo application. - Burst has to be used in melee range. - Inferior to other Cryo characters for Freeze setups.
Lisa	C	+ Delivers good AoE Electro damage and spreads Electro effectively. - High Burst cost and difficult target pulling. - On-field DPS requires significant investment.
Thoma	C	+ Provides powerful shields via both Skill and Burst. - Extremely high Energy requirements for Burst. - Skill cooldown is long relative to its duration.
Traveler (Dendro)	C	+ Great off-field Dendro application valuable for Quicken and Bloom teams. - Energy issues are common in solo Dendro teams, high consumption. - Cannot be used with a Pyro character as it can disrupt rotation.
Traveler (Pyro)	C	+ Works well with other Pyro characters on team. - High energy consumption without much regen. - Does not support reactions well.
Freminet	C	+ Excels at utilizing the Shatter reaction with versatile DPS builds. - Lacks support to fully optimize his potential. - Suffers from low skill multipliers and high Energy Recharge needs.
Gaming	C	+ Incredibly powerful 4-star with high base attack and effective Plunge gameplay. - Skills can fail if the initial hit misses. - Toughto trigger his reset Skill cooldown during battle.
Lynette	C	+ Elemental Burst absorbs elements to deal off-field DMG. - Better options exist for Anemo support. - Must have C6 for being useful at on-field play.
Sethos	C	+ Can act as strong Main DPS for Aggravate/Hyperbloom teams. - Energy management is needed due to high consumption. - Cannot move while Charging, making shielding crucial.

D-Tier Characters in Genshin Impact

Rank D characters from the Genshin Impact tier list suffer from low multipliers or bugs and are difficult to slot into teams. There's also usually a better character with similar abilities but more damage and utility, so it may not be easy to put resources into them. But if you love them, don't let their rank stop you from bringing out their best!

Character	Tier	Pros & Cons
Amber	D	+ Free character with early-game utility. - Lacks good DPS, making other Pyro characters better options. - Long cooldowns on Elemental Skill. - Requires significant investment to match other Pyro DPS.
Traveler (Anemo)	D	+ Can decrease enemies’ Elemental RES with proper build. - Hard to make use of Elemental Burst. - Lacks strong crowd control. - Burst moves small enemies away and doesn’t hit larger enemies consistently.
Traveler (Geo)	D	+ Free character with decent constellations and supportive skills. - Skill and Burst push enemies away if used incorrectly. - Skills are difficult to position properly. - Low base stats limit overall damage potential.
Xinyan	D	+ Provides shielding while also acting as a DPS. - Split scaling forces choice between ATK or DEF builds. - Shields are weaker compared to other characters. - High Energy Recharge requirements in many situations.
Traveler (Hydro)	D	+ Reliable Hydro application for reactions like Bloom and Freeze. - Low damage output compared to dedicated DPS characters. - Burst can be interrupted by enemies. - Lacks utility compared to other Hydro characters.

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