Developer: miHoYo
Release Date: September 28, 2020
Genre: Action role-playing
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, iOS, Android
Genshin Impact: Top Character List 2023
Genshin Impact, developed by miHoYo, continues to captivate players worldwide with its expansive roster and dynamic gameplay. As of November 2023, the game boasts 74 characters, each with unique abilities and roles. Determining the best characters can be subjective, as it largely depends on personal playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition. However, extensive testing in the Spiral Abyss, a challenging endgame content, has provided insights into the top-tier characters of the year.
SS-Tier Characters
- Furina: The Hydro Archon, notable for healing abilities and a damage buff.
- Ayaka: A Cryo Sword user excelling in DPS and Melt reaction potential.
- Kazuha: An Anemo Sword character known for versatility and damage output.
- Zhongli: Famous for his Jade Shield, enhancing team defense.
- Hu Tao: A risky yet powerful Pyro character with high DPS potential.
- Raiden Shogun: An Electro character with excellent energy generation.
- Yelan: A Hydro character scaling with HP, known for sub-DPS capabilities.
- Bennett: A versatile support character offering damage boost and healing.
- Ganyu: A Cryo DPS with abilities to permanently freeze enemies.
- Xiangling: A Pyro character known for her elemental skill and burst.
- Yae Miko: Popular for Electro and Dendro reactions.
- Nahida: The Dendro Archon with great synergy across the roster.
S-Tier Characters
- Neuvillette: A Hydro hypercarry with a powerful charged attack.
- Xiao: The Anemo DPS excelling in multiple enemy engagements.
- Albedo: A Geo character known for his elemental burst and short cooldown.
- Klee: A Pyro damage expert with high base attack.
- Tartaglia: Versatile Hydro character with both ranged and melee capabilities.
- Venti: Excellent Anemo support with crowd control abilities.
- Mona: A Hydro character with immobilizing burst and evasive mobility.
- Keqing: An Electro and Sword user with high base stats.
- Kokomi: A Hydro healer benefiting from the introduction of Dendro.
- Itto: A Geo DPS character with high damage output.
- Ayato: A Hydro DPS with strong elemental reaction capabilities.
- Eula: Known for her physical damage and Cryo abilities.
- Alhaitham: A new Dendro DPS character.
- Kuki Shinobu and Baizhu: Effective Dendro support characters.
A-Tier Characters
- Wriothesley: A Cryo Catalyst character focusing on melee combat.
- Razor: A strong Claymore and melee fighter.
- Yanfei: A Pyro character with high base attack.
- Rosaria: A versatile Cryo character for various roles.
- Jean: An Anemo support and healer.
- Fischl: Electro damage expert with unique summoning abilities.
- Barbara: A Hydro healer with wide healing capabilities.
- Yoimiya, Thoma, Diluc, Tighnari, Cyno, Wanderer, Yaoyao, Kaveh, and Charlotte: Characters offering a mix of DPS, support, and healing roles.