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CRITATLAS · GENSHIN IMPACT GUIDES & BUILDS
VERSION 7.1

CHARACTER TIER LIST

Explore Genshin Impact rankings by combat role. Each category is evaluated separately so a great support is never unfairly compared with a Main DPS.

Version 7.1Level 90C0 + Marked ConstellationsTalent Level 10Artifacts +20Accessible Weapons

Main DPS Tier List

On-field damage dealers ranked at C0 with optimized +20 artifacts, an accessible weapon and a suitable team.

Main DPS rules: rankings consider team damage, consistency, flexibility, ease of play and current Version 7.1 matchups. Signature weapons, constellations and premium refinements are excluded.
S+

Meta-defining carries

FlinsFlinsLunar-ChargedPremier reaction carry with exceptional C0 team damage VesnaVesnaStellar Swirl · AnemoTop Version 7.1 carry with fast reaction-driven field time LohenLohenMelt · Cryo CarryExceptional C0 ceiling and strong reaction teams MavuikaMavuikaPyro · NightsoulHuge front-loaded damage and excellent team value NeferNeferLunar-BloomTop reaction ceiling when paired with Lauma SkirkSkirkFreeze / Cryo-HydroVery high sustained damage in her preferred teams VaresaVaresaPlunge · ElectroExplosive rotations with excellent AoE pressure VarkaVarkaDual-Element HexereiFlexible infusion and extremely strong Skill combos ZibaiZibaiLunar-CrystallizePremier DEF-scaling Lunar-Crystallize carry
S

Top endgame damage dealers

ArlecchinoArlecchinoPyro · Normal AttacksPowerful, flexible and highly consistent ChascaChascaRainbow · Charged AttackExcellent mixed-element coverage ClorindeClorindeAggravate / ElectroFast rotations and strong reaction flexibility CynoCynoStellar-Conduct / QuickbloomImproved heavily in Version 6.7 teams GamingGamingVaporize · PlungeOutstanding accessible carry with the right supports Hu TaoHu TaoVaporize · Charged AttackStrong single-target ceiling Kamisato AyakaAyakaFreeze / Mono CryoDevastating Burst when enemies can be controlled KinichKinichBurning / BurgeonExcellent single-target mobility and damage KleeKleePyro · HexereiStrong modern teams despite demanding gameplay LyneyLyneyMono Pyro · Charged AttackHigh damage with positioning requirements NaviaNaviaGeo · CrystallizeFlexible quickswap damage and strong front-loading NeuvilletteNeuvilletteHydro · Charged AttackExceptional AoE, comfort and self-sustain SandroneSandroneStellar-ConductPowerful new reaction carry with future growth WriothesleyWriothesleyMelt / Stellar-ConductStrong sustained Cryo damage after 6.7 buffs
A

Strong carries with clearer tradeoffs

AlhaithamAlhaithamQuickbloom / SpreadExcellent reaction damage with stricter rotations Arataki IttoArataki IttoMono GeoReliable AoE but team options are restrictive DilucDilucVaporize / PlungeStrong with premium plunge support GanyuGanyuMelt / FreezeVersatile but vulnerable during Charged Attacks Kamisato AyatoAyatoHydro DriverFlexible teams with moderate personal ceiling KavehKavehBloom DriverUseful accessible driver in specialized Bloom teams Raiden ShogunRaiden ShogunElectro HypercarryEnergy utility and strong Burst windows RazorRazorReaction DriverAccessible and effective in transformative teams XiaoXiaoAnemo · PlungeExcellent AoE with demanding support requirements
B

Viable and capable with investment

EulaEulaPhysicalHigh Burst potential but inconsistent matchups KeqingKeqingAggravateSmooth rotations with moderate team ceiling NingguangNingguangGeo · Charged AttackGood single-target damage at higher investment NoelleNoelleGeo · DEF CarryComfortable role compression but constellation hungry SethosSethosAggravate · Charged AttackGood accessible Electro damage TartagliaTartagliaVaporize DriverStrong team enabler with technical rotations TighnariTighnariSpread · QuickswapFast single-target rotations WandererWandererAnemo HypercarryFlexible range but interruption-sensitive YanfeiYanfeiVaporize · Charged AttackReliable ranged Pyro option YoimiyaYoimiyaVaporize · Normal AttackComfortable single target but limited AoE
C

Niche carries

FreminetFreminetPhysical / ShatterFunctional but lower damage ceiling ChongyunChongyunCryo · QuickswapBetter as an enabler than a dedicated carry KaeyaKaeyaFreeze / MeltCapable but generally stronger from off-field
D

Challenge or passion builds

AmberAmberMelt · Charged AttackRequires heavy investment and precise play XinyanXinyanPhysicalSplit scaling limits her Main DPS performance

Sub DPS Tier List

Off-field and quickswap damage dealers ranked at C0 with optimized artifacts, an accessible weapon and a suitable team.

Sub DPS rules: rankings prioritize off-field damage, elemental application, uptime, reaction value and rotation cost. Pure healing, shielding and buffs are reserved for their dedicated rankings.
S+

Meta-defining off-field damage

FurinaFurinaHydro · FanfareExceptional off-field damage while amplifying the entire team NahidaNahidaDendro · ReactionsPersistent linked damage and unmatched Dendro application XianglingXianglingPyro · VaporizeEnormous snapshotting AoE reaction damage XingqiuXingqiuHydro · CoordinatedElite application, damage and interruption resistance YelanYelanHydro · CoordinatedExcellent single-target damage with a ramping buff FischlFischlElectro · AggravateNear-permanent damage, application and energy generation ColumbinaColumbinaHydro · LunarPremier contributor for modern Lunar reaction teams IneffaIneffaElectro · Lunar-ChargedElite off-field damage, reaction enablement and shielding
S

Outstanding specialists

EmilieEmilieDendro · BurningExceptional sustained damage while Burning is maintained EscoffierEscoffierCryo · FreezeStrong off-field Cryo damage and team synergy Yae MikoYae MikoElectro · AggravateHigh autonomous damage with powerful reaction scaling
ChioriChioriGeo · ConstructsReliable off-field Geo damage with excellent uptime
OroronOroronElectro-ChargedExcellent multi-target reaction contribution LaumaLaumaDendro · Lunar-BloomHigh-value damage and application in Lunar-Bloom BeidouBeidouElectro · Multi-TargetOutstanding chained damage against multiple enemies
A

Strong with team requirements

AlbedoAlbedoGeo · SkillSimple long-duration damage with fragile constructs RosariaRosariaCryo · QuickswapSolid Burst damage, application and CRIT sharing KaeyaKaeyaCryo · Freeze / MeltReliable close-range Burst damage with low field time MonaMonaHydro · QuickswapPowerful short windows but limited sustained application Kuki ShinobuKuki ShinobuElectro · HyperbloomExcellent reaction trigger with modest talent damage GanyuGanyuCryo · BurstLarge-area damage excels against grouped enemies VentiVentiAnemo · SwirlDominant against grouped enemies but matchup dependent
B

Viable niche contributors

ColleiColleiDendro · QuickswapFast accessible application with modest damage
Dendro TravelerDendro TravelerDendro · BurstBroad application with high energy requirements
LisaLisaElectro · DEF ShredUseful field damage and defense reduction KachinaKachinaGeo · NightsoulAccessible application with limited personal ceiling
LynetteLynetteAnemo · SwirlServiceable Burst damage and elemental absorption

Support Tier List

Characters ranked at C0 by the buffs, debuffs, control, energy and defensive utility they provide to their teams.

Support rules: personal damage is secondary here. Rankings prioritize team amplification, resistance reduction, reaction enablement, crowd control, energy support, defensive comfort and the number of competitive teams improved.
S+

Meta-defining team enablers

BennettBennettATK Buff · HealingMassive ATK amplification, sustain and Pyro energy in one slot VodyanitsaVodyanitsaHydro · Stellar SupportHealing, Hydro application and premium Stellar team utility Kaedehara KazuhaKazuhaDMG Buff · RES ShredUniversal elemental amplification with excellent grouping XilonenXilonenRES Shred · HealingLong-lasting universal resistance reduction and powerful sustain FurinaFurinaTeamwide DMG BuffExtraordinary universal amplification when paired with healing NahidaNahidaEM Buff · DendroDefines Dendro teams through application and Elemental Mastery CitlaliCitlaliShield · RES ShredPremium offensive protection for Pyro and Hydro carries NicoleNicoleAmplification · ShieldTop modern role compression with strong offensive utility
S

Elite universal or specialized supports

OdetteOdetteStellar Linchpin · CryoVersion 7.0 enabler with strong Stellar reaction amplification and off-field damage AlyoshaAlyoshaATK Buff · ElectroLong-lasting Electro application, healing and Stellar-Conduct team buffs
SucroseSucroseEM Share · GroupingHuge reaction buffs and Viridescent support at low investment
ZhongliZhongliShield · Universal ShredUnmatched comfort with unconditional resistance reduction ChevreuseChevreuseOverload · RES ShredTransforms Pyro-Electro teams with buffs, shred and healing IansanIansanATK Buff · MobilityExceptional offensive buffing for movement-heavy carries ShenheShenheCryo AmplifierPowerful Cryo damage bonuses and resistance reduction
FaruzanFaruzanAnemo AmplifierEssential Anemo carry support despite demanding energy needs
VentiVentiGrouping · EnergyUnmatched crowd control whenever enemies can be lifted BaizhuBaizhuDendro · Reaction BuffHealing, interruption protection and Dendro reaction bonuses IllugaIllugaTeam AmplifierPowerful specialist support for modern team archetypes PrunePruneUtility · AmplificationStrong modern buffs with valuable team role compression
A

Strong supports with clearer niches

GorouGorouDEF · Geo SupportCore buffer for DEF-scaling Geo teams Kujou SaraSaraATK · Electro SupportStrong short-duration buffs for Electro burst windows Yun JinYun JinNormal Attack BuffExcellent amplification for fast Normal Attack carries MonaMonaOmen · HydroEnables immense short damage windows and Freeze setups DionaDionaShield · HealingReliable Cryo role compression with energy generation LaylaLaylaShield · CryoExcellent uptime and useful off-field Cryo application Lan YanLan YanShield · AnemoProtective utility with Viridescent resistance reduction MikaMikaPhysical · ATK SpeedUseful healing and speed buffs in Physical teams
B

Useful but restrictive utility

CandaceCandaceNormal Attack · HydroNiche infusion and Normal Attack amplification ThomaThomaShield · BurgeonStrong stacked protection with specialized reaction value KiraraKiraraShield · DendroComfortable protection but limited off-field application AinoAinoHydro UtilityAccessible elemental utility with a narrower team impact

Healer Tier List

Healers ranked at C0 with optimized artifacts and an accessible weapon, considering healing, uptime and team utility.

Healer rules: raw healing matters, but buffs, elemental application, team-wide recovery, interruption protection and compatibility with current Version 7.1 teams also affect each rank.
S+

Elite healing with exceptional team value

BennettBennettATK Buffer · Burst HealingExtremely fast healing, huge ATK buff and Pyro battery utility VodyanitsaVodyanitsaHydro · Stellar SupportHealing, Hydro application and premium Stellar team utility XilonenXilonenRES Shred · Active HealingStrong healing combined with universal resistance reduction XianyunXianyunTeam Healing · Plunge SupportLarge party-wide recovery and enables an entire playstyle KokomiKokomiHydro Application · HealingExcellent sustained healing and reliable off-field Hydro VodyanitsaVodyanitsaHydro Healing · Stellar TeamsStrong sustain with valuable off-field Hydro and team buffs
S

Powerful or meta-specialized healers

AlyoshaAlyoshaATK Scaling · Stellar SupportSustained healing, Electro application and high-value buffs for Stellar teams BaizhuBaizhuTeam Healing · DendroComfortable party healing, interruption protection and reaction buffs QiqiQiqiStellar-Conduct · CryoOutstanding raw healing plus major new 6.7 Stellar utility ChevreuseChevreuseOverload SupportHealing, ATK buffs and resistance reduction in Pyro/Electro teams IansanIansanATK Buffer · HealingPowerful offensive support with useful sustain Kuki ShinobuKuki ShinobuHyperbloom TriggerContinuous healing while triggering high-value reactions
A

Strong and dependable options

JeanJeanTeam Burst Heal · AnemoInstant party recovery, cleansing and Viridescent support YaoyaoYaoyaoDendro ApplicationAccessible healing with useful reaction application CharlotteCharlotteTeam Burst Heal · CryoExcellent Furina partner with strong party-wide recovery SigewinneSigewinneOff-Field Skill HealingVery comfortable team healing and off-field Skill support DionaDionaShield · HealingRole compression and improved Stellar-Conduct relevance IfaIfaAnemo Driver · HealingReaction-friendly field healing with driver potential JahodaJahodaAnemo Support · HealingUseful sustain and support for modern teams
B

Good sustain with narrower utility

BarbaraBarbaraPure Team HealingStrong accessible healing but limited offensive contribution MikaMikaPhysical SupportParty healing and attack speed with a narrow buffing niche DoriDoriEnergy · Active HealingGood single-character sustain but restrictive tether gameplay NoelleNoelleOn-Field Team HealingExcellent role compression but requires field time to restore the party

Shield Tier List

Persistent party shields ranked by raw absorption, uptime and the setup required to reach their maximum strength.

Optimized artifact rules: every character has five 5★ artifacts at +20, three shield-scaling main stats and suitable 2-piece bonuses. Substats and weapons are excluded. Characters whose shield requires a constellation carry a gold C1, C2 or C4 badge.
S+

The universal standard

ZhongliZhongli≈ 19,930 → 24,910Triple HP · 2pc HP + 2pc HPNaked: 9,150 → 11,440 · universal 150% absorption
S

Exceptional after setup

ThomaThoma≈ 5,890 → 20,050Triple HP · 2pc HP + 2pc HPNaked: 2,900 → 8,900 · requires Burst stacking KiraraKirara≈ 9,640 → 15,420Triple HP · 2pc HP + 2pc HPNaked: 4,800 → 7,700 · requires Skill impacts
A+

Powerful and reliable

NoelleNoelle≈ 14,090Triple DEF · 2pc DEFNaked: 7,030 · very strong but limited 12s / 24s uptime LaylaLayla≈ 9,770 → 12,110Triple HP · 2pc HP + 2pc HPNaked: 4,960 → 6,150 · perfect uptime C4YanfeiYanfei≈ 13,930Triple HP · 2pc HP + 2pc HPTeam shield after Burst · 15s duration / 20s cooldown
A

Strong everyday options

DionaDiona≈ 9,830Triple HP · 2pc HP + 2pc HPNaked: 4,840 · Hold Skill · full practical uptime IneffaIneffa≈ 7,910Triple ATK · 2pc ATK + 2pc ATKNaked: ≈ 4,360 · 20s duration / 16s cooldown NicoleNicole≈ 8,440Triple ATK · 2pc ATK + 2pc ATKNaked: ≈ 4,410 · 20s duration / 16s cooldown CitlaliCitlali≈ 11,710Triple EM · 2pc EM + 2pc EMNaked: ≈ 4,250 · exceptionally strong artifact scaling Lan YanLan Yan≈ 7,820Triple ATK · 2pc ATK + 2pc ATKNaked: ≈ 4,100 · elemental absorption at 250% C2SigewinneSigewinne≈ 13,790Triple HP · 2pc HP + 2pc HPSelf-only while using her Skill · up to 5.5s C4KaeyaKaeya≈ 11,200Triple HP · 2pc HP + 2pc HPSelf-only · triggers below 20% HP · 60s cooldown
B

Useful regeneration mechanic

DahliaDahlia≈ 3,380 per shieldTriple HP · 2pc HP + 2pc HPNaked: ≈ 1,650 · can regenerate several times C1BeidouBeidou≈ 6,610Triple HP · 2pc HP + 2pc HPTeam shield after Burst · 15s duration / 20s cooldown
C1ColumbinaColumbina≈ 5,510Triple HP · 2pc HP + 2pc HPTeam shield · 8s duration / 15s cooldown
C

Utility before raw protection

XinyanXinyan≈ 7,830Triple DEF · 2pc DEFNaked: ≈ 1,840 · requires a Level 3 shield BaizhuBaizhu≈ 830 per shieldTriple HP · 2pc HP + 2pc HPNaked: ≈ 420 · refreshes every 2.5s
C4HTHydro Traveler≈ 3,520Triple HP · 2pc HP + 2pc HPSelf-only while holding the Skill · up to 6s

Elemental advantage

Most elemental shields absorb damage matching their element at 250% effectiveness. This can completely change a matchup: optimized Layla reaches roughly 30,280 Cryo absorption at maximum reinforcement. Zhongli and Noelle are special: their Geo shields receive 150% absorption against every damage type, already included in the displayed values.

Not ranked with persistent shields

Temporary guardsBeidou, Candace and Yun Jin protect themselves only while holding or executing a counter.
Constellation shieldsYanfei, Beidou, Kaeya, Hydro Traveler, Sigewinne and Columbina are now included above with a visible constellation badge.
CrystallizeReaction shields are excluded because their strength depends on character level, Elemental Mastery and the reaction shard.

This ranking measures protection, not a character's total account value. Healing, buffs, damage, resistance reduction and team compatibility can make a lower-ranked shielder the better choice for a specific team.

How to choose a character

Start with the role your team needs. Pick a Main DPS if the team lacks a clear source of damage. Pick a Sub DPS when you need damage from off field. A Support adds buffs, energy or control. A Healer or shielder keeps the team safe.

Does a higher tier always deal more damage?

No. Each role has its own list. A top Support is not compared with a Main DPS. The rank also includes team value and ease of use. It is not a single damage test.

Should I replace a character I already built?

Not always. Levels, talents, weapons and artifacts matter. A finished A-tier character can help more than a new S-tier character with no gear. Check the full build before you spend resources.

How important are teams?

Teams are very important. Reactions, buffs and energy can change a character's result. Use the rank to find good options. Then open the character guide and choose allies that support the same plan.

What should a new account build first?

Finish one balanced team. Give it one main damage plan, one useful support and enough healing or shields. Build a second team when the first one can clear its normal content.

Why can ranks change?

New characters, artifacts, weapons and enemies can change team value. A new reaction or support can also help an older unit. The list is reviewed when those changes affect real teams.

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