Genshin Impact Character Tier List (4.0)

A more objective ranking than the tier list in your heart.
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Genshin Impact 4.0 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 (4.0).

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Best Genshin Impact Characters (Rank 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.

AvatarCharacterRankRoleRole
AlhaithamSMain DPS
BennettSSupport
EulaSMain DPS
GanyuSMain DPS
Hu TaoSMain DPS
Kaedehara KazuhaSSub-DPSSupport
Kamisato AyakaSMain DPS
Kamisato AyatoSMain DPSSub-DPS
Kuki ShinobuSMain DPS
NahidaSSub-DPS
Raiden ShogunSSub-DPS
TighnariSMain DPS
VentiSSub-DPSSupport
XingqiuSSub-DPS
Yae MikoSSub-DPSMain DPS
YelanSMain DPS
ZhongliSSupport

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Rank A Characters in Genshin Impact

Rank 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.

AvatarCharacterRankRoleRole
AlbedoASub-DPS

Arataki Itto
AMain DPS
BaizhuASupport
Childe/TartagliaAMain DPSSub-DPS
CynoAMain DPS
DionaASupport
JeanASub-DPSSupport
KeqingAMain DPS
KiraraASupport
LaylaASupportSub-DPS
MonaASub-DPSSupport
NilouASub-DPS
Sangonomiya KokomiASupportSub-DPS
ShenheASub-DPSSupport
Shikanoin HeizouASub-DPS
SucroseASub-DPSSupport
WandererAMain DPS
XianglingASub-DPS
XiaoAMain DPS
YoimiyaAMain DPS

Rank B Characters in Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact Rank B 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.

AvatarCharacterRankRoleRole
BeidouBMain DPSSub-DPS
ChongyunBSub-DPSSupport
ColleiBSub-DPS
DilucBMain DPS
DoriBSub-DPSSupport
FaruzanBSupport
FischlBSub-DPS
GorouBSupport
KavehBMain DPS
KleeBMain DPS
Kujou SaraBSupport
MikaBSupport
NingguangBMain DPS
NoelleBMain DPS
RazorBMain DPS
RosariaBSub-DPS
SayuBSub-DPSSupport
Traveler (Electro)BSupport
QiqiBSupport
YanfeiBMain DPS
YaoyaoBSupport
Yun JinBSub-DPSSupport

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Rank 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.

AvatarCharacterRankRoleRole
AloyCSub-DPS
BarbaraCSupport
CandaceCSub-DPS
DehyaCMain DPS
KaeyaCSub-DPS
LisaCSub-DPS
ThomaCSub-DPSSupport

Rank D 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!

AvatarCharacterRankRoleRole
AmberDMain DPSSub-DPS
Traveler (Anemo)D Sub-DPS
Traveler (Geo) DSub-DPS
XinyanDMain DPSSub-DPS

Check out our guide on How to get Wishes in Genshin Impact to help you gather Primogems for the upcoming banners!


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