We’ve spent a bunch of time with each of the Genshin Impact characters, ranking them against each other in numerous different areas to come up with this Genshin Impact tier list. There are also 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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Here are the best Genshin Impact characters:
| Tier | Genshin Impact character |
| SS | Alhaitham, Ayaka, Bennett, Furina, Hu Tao, Kazuha, Kokomi, Nahida, Neuvillette, Raiden Shogun, Xiangling, Xingqiu, Yelan, Zhongli |
| S | Albedo, Ayato, Baizhu, Childe, Cyno, Diona, Ganyu, Itto, Lyney, Mona, Nilou, Tighnari, Venti, Wanderer, Yae Miko |
| A | Charlotte, Diluc, Eula, Faruzan, Fischl, Gorou, Keqing, Kirara, Kuki Shinobu, Rosaria, Sara, Shenhe, Sucrose, Wriothesley, Xiao, Yanfei, Yaoyao, Yoimiya, Yun Jin |
| B | Barbara, Beidou, Chongyun, Collei, Dori, Freminet, Heizou, Jean, Kaveh, Klee, Layla, Lynette, Mika, Ningguang, Razor, Sayu, Thoma, Xinyan |
| C | Aloy, Candace, Dehya, Kaeya, Lisa, Noelle, Qiqi, Traveler (anemo, dendro, electro, geo, hydro) |
| D | Amber |
Genshin Impact SS-tier characters
The following characters are all ranked SS-tier in our list of the best overall Genshin Impact characters.
Alhaitham
In Genshin Impact, Alhaithm 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 the dendro element.
Ayaka
If you’re after an amazing cryo damage dealer, Genshin Impact’s Ayaka is the girl for you. She wields a sword and is a five-star character with great burst potential.
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 a sword 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 a five-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 Kokomi is a 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 dendro support 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.
Neuvillette
Genshin Impact’s Neuvillette 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 a polearm 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 a geo polearm-wielder on your site we recommend Genshin Impact’s Zhongli. He’s a five-star character and 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 reroll instructions to learn how to get your favorite character from day one. For something a little less Hoyoverse, head on over to our Pokédex and Pokémon promo code guides.