Our Genshin Impacttier list ranks each character against each other so you know who to roll for. There are also always rumors of new characters on the way, and we plan to update this guide with them as soon as they’re available. So, as a result, we recommend that you bookmark this list and keep checking back to keep on top of the latest changes.
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Genshin Impact tier list – update 4.8
To help us decide our rankings, we take into account our own experience with each character and look at opinions from the community. However, tier lists are entirely subjective, so if you love a character in a lower tier, feel free to use them!
Here are the best Genshin Impact characters:
| Tier | Genshin Impact character |
| SS | Alhaitham, Arlecchino, Baizhu, Bennett,Furina,Hu Tao,Kazuha,Kokomi, Nahida,Navia, Neuvillette,Raiden Shogun,Xiangling, Xingqiu,Yelan,Zhongli |
| S | Albedo, Ayaka, Childe, Clorinde, Cyno, Fischl, Ganyu, Kuki Shinobu, Lyney, Mona, Nilou,Sigewinne, Tighnari,Venti, Xianyun, Wanderer, Yae Miko |
| A | Ayato, Charlotte, Chevreuse, Chiori, Diluc,Diona, Eula, Faruzan,Gaming, Gorou, Itto, Jean, Keqing, Rosaria, Sara, Shenhe,Sucrose, Wriothesley, Xiao, Yaoyao,Yoimiya, Yun Jin |
| B | Barbara, Beidou, Collei,Dehya,Dori,Freminet, Heizou, Kaveh,Kirara, Klee, Layla, Lynette, Mika, Noelle, Sethos, Thoma, Yanfei |
| C | Aloy, Amber, Candace,Chongyun,Kaeya, Lisa,Ningguang,Qiqi,Razor,Sayu,Traveler (anemo, dendro, electro, geo, hydro),Xinyan |
Genshin Impact SS-tier characters
- Alhaitham
- Arlecchino
- Baizhu
- Bennett
- Furina
- Hu Tao
- Kazuha
- Kokomi
- Nahida
- Navia
- Neuvillette
- Raiden
- Xiangling
- Xingqiu
- Yelan
- Zhongli
The following characters are all ranked SS-tier in our list of the best overall Genshin Impact characters.
Alhaitham
In Genshin Impact, Alhaitham is great in a main DPS role, but can also slot into sub-DPS if the need arises. He’s a five-star character who wields a sword and harnesses thedendro element.
Arlecchino
If you’re after a five-star pyro main DPS, then Genshin Impact’s Arlecchino is the character for you.We recommend you pair her up withbuffers like Bennett, groupers like Kazuha, and reaction enablers like a hydro or electro unit.
Baizhu
Genshin Impact’s Baizhu is a five-star dendro character who wields a catalyst. He fits best in a support roleandexcels in quickswap aggravate, bloom, and hyperbloom teams.
Bennett
Now for a four-star option, Genshin Impact’s Bennett is a great choice for a support character with some handy attack buffs. He wields a sword and his element is pyro.
Furina
Genshin Impact’s Furina is a five-star hydro character who wields asword and fits well into a support role thanks to her burst attack and heals.
Hu Tao
This polearm-wielding five-star pyro character fits amazingly into a main DPS role. Genshin Impact’s Hu Tao dishes out harsh single-target damage and succeeds in all game modes.
Kazuha
Genshin Impact’s Kazuha is afive-star anemo character that has strong supporting capabilities. He wields a sword and has good off-field elemental applications as well.
Kokomi
Genshin Impact’s Kokomiisa five-star hydro catalyst wielder. She can fit into a sub-DPS or healer role and is one of the most versatile characters available.
Nahida
This pint-sized dendrosupport unit is a five-star character who wields a catalyst. Genshin Impact’s Nahida does a great job at buffing your team and dealing light damage.
Navia
In Genshin Impact, Navia is a claymore-wielding geo character who we recommend using in a main DPS role.Her elemental skillis her main source of damage and is boosted through her Crystal Shrapnel Charges.
Neuvillette
Genshin Impact’sNeuvillette is a five-star, pneuma-aligned, hydro character. He’s currently one of the best units in the game and is pretty handsome to boot.
Raiden
One of Pocket Tactics’ favorite characters is Genshin Impact’s Raiden. She’s a five-star electro character who wields apolearm and fits perfectly into a main or sub-DPS slot.
Xiangling
If you’re looking for a proficient four-star character who just so happens to be free, Genshin Impact’s Xiangling is a great pyro sub-DPS character. She wields a polearm.
Xingqiu
One of the few four-stars on our list, Genshin Impact’s Xingqiu is a great sub-DPS character who can help with support on occasion. He wields a sword and has a hydro element.
Yelan
Genshin Impact’s Yelan is a five-star hydro bow-wielder who we recommend using in a sub-DPS role. Her talents help fill in the downtime between main DPS attacks.
Zhongli
If you need ageo polearm-wielder on your site we recommend Genshin Impact’s Zhongli. He’s a five-star characterand the strongest shielder in the game but some distance.
That’s it for our Genshin Impact tier list. We recommend that you check out our Genshin Impact rerollinstructionsto learn how to get your favorite character from day one. For something a little less Hoyoverse, head on over to ourPokédex and Pokémon Go code guides.
