Welcome to our Genshin Impact Tier List; you can find the best characters to play based on roles such as DPS, Support, and Healer. We also made some Element Tier List of the Best Characters that use Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, and Electro in Genshin Impact.
Genshin Impact Best Characters Tier List
This Genshin Impact Tier List for Patch 1.0 will rank the Weakest and Strongest characters to use. Below we go more in-depth between the tier rankings and what they mean. Further down, you will find our Genshin Impact Elemental Tier List and Role Tier Lists if you are just looking for the Best DPS Characters or Healers.
Tier List Rankings Explained
- S Tier – (Best) The Best Characters in our Genshin Impact can be found within this tier.
- A Tier – (Strong) Very strong pick, but not on the same level as S Tier.
- B Tier – (Good) Good choice and can be viable in the hands of a skilled player.
- C Tier – (Average) The middle of the pack neither good nor bad.
- D Tier – (Below Average) Slightly on the weaker side of an average pick.
- E Tier – (Weak) Underpowered choice and wouldn’t recommend unless you enjoy the character playstyle.
- F Tier – (Worst) The lowest ranking characters in this Genshin Impact Tier List.
- S
Diluc
Fischl
Qiqi
Venti
- A
Barbara
Jean
Keqing
Mona
Xiangling
Xiao
- B
Bennett
Chongyun
Klee
Razor
Traveler
Xingqiu
- C
Kaeya
Beidou
- D
Noelle
Ningguang
- E
Sucrose
Lisa
- F
Amber
Best Characters Based on Elements
Below we rank the Best Characters based on Pyro, Cryo, Electro, and Hydro Elements. We also explain what each element does and the different types of combinations you can have between them.
You can quickly navigate out Genshin Impact Element Tier List using the links below.
Each element in genshin impact has an elemental debuff that will apply to enemies you damage.
Name | Element | Debuff |
---|---|---|
Smoldering Flames | Continuously inflicts damage over time. | |
Slowing Water | Increases skill CD durations. | |
Engulfing Storm | Continuously drains Energy Recharge. | |
Condensed Ice | Increases stamina consumption. |
Combining Elements while in combat will provide you with various bonuses.
Name | Elements | Effect |
---|---|---|
Burning | Deals Pyro DMG over time. | |
Crystalize | Creates a crystal that will provide a shield when picked up. | |
Frozen | Freezes the target. | |
Overloaded | Deals AoE Pyro DMG. | |
Electro-Charged | Deals Electro DMG over time. | |
Superconduct | Deals AoE Cryo DMG and reduces the target’s Physical RES by 50%. | |
Melt | Deals extra damage. | |
Swirl | Deals extra elemental damage and spreads the effect. | |
Vaporize | Deals extra damage. |
Having more than 1 of the same element in your party with provide you with an additional bonus in-game.
Name | Elements | Resonance |
---|---|---|
Fervent Flames | Affected by Cryo for 40% less time. Increases ATK by 25%. | |
Enduring Rock | Increases resistance to interruption. When protected by a shield, increases Attack DMG by 15%. | |
Shattering Ice | Affected by Electro for 40% less time. Increases CRIT Rate against enemies that are Frozen or affected by Cryo by 15%. | |
High Voltage | Affected by Hydro for 40% less time. Superconduct, Overloaded, and Electro-Charged have a 100% chance to generate an Electro Elemental Particle (CD: 5s). | |
Soothing Waters | Affected by Pyro for 40% less time. Increases incoming healing by 30%. | |
Impetuous Winds | Decreases Stamina Consumption by 15%. Increases Movement SPD by 10%. Shortens Skill CD by 5%. | |
Protective Canopy | 4 Unique Elements | All Elemental RES by 15%. |
Best Pyro Characters in Genshin Impact Tier List
- S
Diluc
- A
Xiangling
- B
Bennett
Klee
- C
- D
Amber
- E
- F
Best Cryo Characters in Genshin Impact Tier List
- S
Qiqi
- A
Chongyun
- B
- C
Kaeya
- D
- E
- F
Best Electro Characters in Genshin Impact Tier List
- S
Fischl
- A
Keqing
- B
Razor
- C
- D
- E
- F
Best Hydro Characters in Genshin Impact Tier List
- S
Barbara
- A
Mona
- B
Xingqiu
- C
Beidou
- D
Lisa
- E
- F
Best DPS Characters in Genshin Impact Tier List
- S
Diluc
- A
Keqing
Xiangling
Xiao
- B
Bennett
Chongyun
Klee
Razor
- C
Beidou
- D
Noelle
- E
Ningguang
- F
Best Support Characters in Genshin Impact Tier List
- S
Fischl
Venti
- A
Mona
Xiangling
- B
Bennett
Traveler
Xingqiu
- C
Beidou
Kaeya
- D
Lisa
- E
Sucrose
- F
Amber
Best Healer Characters in Genshin Impact Tier List
- S
Qiqi
- A
Jean
- B
Barbara
- C
- D
- E
- F