Most powerful characters in Genshin Impact

Traveler? Looking for strong and versatile heroes for your squad to clear all the game content? Great, in this guide we described the best characters in Genshin Impact and briefly outlined their advantages. 

5★ characters 

Let’s start with the best legendary units that are suitable for any account. You can only get these characters for a short time when the banner appears in the game. To play the gacha, you need to buy a special game currency.

Venti

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Anemo archer Venti is the Archon of Mondstadt, we meet him from the very beginning of the plot, when we save the city of freedom from the evil dragon. The hero is useful with his ultimate: the best crowd control of enemies in the game, while dealing good damage. Venti’s skill is useful during world exploration. Most often, the hero wears artifacts from the Viridescent Venerer set and helps his squad restore energy.

Ganyu

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A very strong archer who deals huge Cryo damage with charged shots and ultimate. Most often, the unit is put in the squad Freeze Ganyu — companions are Hydro units and together they launch the Freeze reaction.

Ganyu is at the top due to the ability to play in a very flexible squad Mono Cryo. In this case, the archer uses Bursts off cooldown and Charged Shots abilities whenever possible. The character is good both in combat with single targets, such as bosses, and in AoE scenarios.

Hu Tao

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Along with Ganyu, an extremely strong girl who deals huge pyro damage. After the release of the two heroines, rumors circulated among the fans that the characters were artificially enhanced and "turned the stats to the maximum". Because of this, some began to boycott the heroes calling them cheaters.

Most often, Hu Tao is played through the Vaporize reaction, the girl deals great damage to single targets, or to 3–4 small units, such as hilichurls. She needs Xingqiu or Xiangling in the squad, so other useful fours can be sent to the second squad for the abyss, this is also a big plus, especially when there are few characters on the account.

Hardcore players learn complex rotations by canceling animations and literally destroy all content with the Pyro spearwoman Hu Tao.

Zhongli

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The Archon from the Liyue region, the best shield in the game, easy to play and very easy to build with an emphasis on defense and HP. It is recommended to use the spearman only on shields, but you can adjust the character to your style of play. Zhongli deals great damage with his ultimate and can become a Burst-DPS if desired. At the early stages of the game, not having five-star DPS, the Archon can be assembled into a phys-DD. A versatile hero who will fit into any pack, especially relevant for Hu Tao

Kazuha

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One of the most versatile and recommended supports to buy. Kazuha is definitely worth all the hours you spend collecting primogems and knocking out the necessary artifacts. The swordsman can control the crowd of mobs, pulling them to the right place, gives team buffs and is useful in world exploration.

Kazuha will support the squad "from the pocket", putting his ultimate and going back, or will become a backup DPS in the team with Electro and with the artifacts Thundering Fury. At 6 constellations, he becomes a full-fledged Anemo DPS and constantly stays on the field. A versatile and very strong hero.

Yelan

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The most powerful Hydro female character, she burst into the list of top characters right from the release. Her unique feature is that she can deal a lot of damage to a single target without being on the battlefield. Her ultimate skill summons Hydro dice, which attach to the active character and deal additional Hydro damage when damage is dealt. Pairs excellently with Hu Tao.

Raiden

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A versatile and hybrid Electro character. The Archon fits well into most teams and can be played with all elements. She becomes the main force in a Dendro squad, the key is to build her correctly. Raiden's ultimate is very useful as it provides energy recovery to her companions and deals massive damage to enemies.

Ayaka

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The younger sister of Kamisato will be loved by everyone who enjoys close combat. This swordswoman deals large Cryo damage at a high speed. She has a unique sprint: there are only two such characters in the game, Ayaka and Mona. The heroine performs best only in Freeze and Mono Cryo squads, but her limited elemental choice is compensated by her flexibility in the field. Ayaka doesn't need additional support units, expensive weapons, or artifacts. Playing with the Cryo girl is easy and enjoyable without huge investments in the build.

Kokomi

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One of the few 5★ healers in the game. As her weapon, the fish catalyst, allows her to easily apply Hydro status to enemies, she assists her DD companions in executing and "closing reactions". Capable of healing a lot of health. The only downside is that characters must approach the healing jellyfish Kokomi places on the field.

Nahida

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The Archon from Sumeru excels on the battlefield against all sorts of challenges. This girl fights with a catalyst and quickly applies the Dendro status to enemies. Her marks also last very long. Her ultimate skill strengthens companions, and her artifact set buffs DDs in the squad. Nahida is also very useful off the battlefield, as her skill allows her to remotely gather certain specialties.

Alhaitham

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The intelligent secretary of the academy prefers to keep his distance from strangers. However, if he faces danger, he can defend himself. Alhaitham inflicts massive Dendro damage on single targets. His fast attacks help open and close reactions on enemies. A powerful DPS in the game, he pairs perfectly with Nahida.

Furina

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One of the most powerful and interesting supports in the game. Furina's abilities are based on manipulating the health of the team, a dangerous technique, but in return, the Archon offers many bonuses. The swordswoman can deal damage off the field, apply Hydro to enemies, and provide team support, combining her abilities with the unique gameplay of Fontaine: Pneuma and Ousia.

Usually, it is Furina who starts the battle, activating her synergy with Ousia, and then her ultimate. Her comrades then follow suit. Due to the duration of her abilities, the Archon rarely enters the battlefield more than once per rotation. Exception: Furina can be useful on the field with a maximum C6 constellation. An unusual and strong character.

Neuvillette

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One of the most unique and effective damage dealers in the game. The uniqueness of the Hydro dragon is that his main damage comes from charged basic attacks. Simple control, huge damage – the formula for an excellent damager. In popular builds, Neuvillette is paired with Furina and mono Hydro squads. The character is flexible, and his A1 passive skill excellently unfolds the dragon in squads with other elements.

4★ characters 

Not only the legendary characters are good in Genshin. In the player community, there has long been a trio of the best 4★ characters who can support any damager: Xingqiu, Xiangling, Bennett (without 6 constellations). With the release of new patches, the list of top epic heroes has expanded and looks quite impressive.

Bennett

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The swordsman from Mondstadt will provide excellent support to any team, heal, energize, and enhance attack! The guy uses his skill to generate particles and apply the Pyro status to enemies. His ultimate is used for healing and boosting attack. Moreover, Bennett himself can deal decent damage. In exploration, he becomes an integral companion for lighting torches and melting ice, all thanks to the quick cooldown of his skill.

Xingqiu

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Xingqiu has not only a big brain but also potential in Genshin squads. At first glance, he seems modest and weak, but as soon as he enters the field, he transforms into a universal Hydro killing machine! The young man pairs well with any character and can replace Yelan in the second Abyss team. His specialty is in his ultimate, which provides energy, Hydro damage, statuses, reactions, and even restores a bit of health.

Xiangling

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The kind Xiangling will take care of any damager in the game, especially where Steam and Melt reactions are needed. The chef's ultimate from Liyue can deal significant Pyro damage, apply statuses to enemies, and open and close reactions. Additionally, Xiangling does not necessarily have to be on the field: another character can be placed instead, and her ultimate will not disappear. Like Bennett, her skill generates energy and deals decent damage to enemies.

Rosaria

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The nun from Mondstadt should definitely be a legendary character! She excels on the battlefield against any enemies, deals a lot of Cryo damage, and gives a crit bonus to companions. Rosaria is versatile: she can be built in different play styles and team types. She performs well in reactions, support, and as a damager.

Fischl

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A strong and independent girl. She invented her own persona, built her imaginary castle, and became a universal support! The princess fits well into any team without taking away precious field time from damagers. In an Electro team, she becomes the main source of damage if the right weapon and artifacts are chosen. Fischl has a loyal companion, Oz, who provides energy to her and allies, and also triggers reactions with Electro.

Kuki Shinobu

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The girl is ready at any moment to heal the squad and distribute Electro statuses to enemies! She is hardly on the field, but at the same time, she can provide great buffs to the squad and good healing. Moreover, she is an excellent trigger for a large number of reactions!

Faruzan

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Faruzan will enhance any Anemo character. Although she is not very flexible, not suitable for all elements and damagers, she still provides significant bonuses for wind units. Buffs for allies and debuffs for enemies last a very long time. If you play as Xiao or the Wanderer, be sure to try to enhance them with Faruzan's skills.

Remember, the most useful character is the one you want to play. Artifacts, supports, and weapons will make any hero strong. We hope you've found an interesting character for yourself. Write in the comments who you plan to get next.

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