Genshin Impact tier list for the best characters (May2025)

This Genshin Impact tier list for May 2025 (version 5.5) highlights the top characters for building your ideal party, whether you need a main DPS, healer, or support. While Genshin Impact allows completion of most challenges without the absolute best characters, understanding character rankings aids crucial decision-making.

This tier list ranks characters for main DPS, healing, and support roles in version 5.5 (April 2025).

This page covers:

• All characters
• S-tier characters
• A-tier characters
• B-tier characters
• C-tier characters
• D-tier characters

Genshin Impact Tier List: Best Characters

The table below provides a quick overview of character rankings. For detailed analysis of each character within their tier, please read the complete descriptions following the table.

Our current Genshin Impact tier list (April 2025):

Tier	Characters
S-tier	Alhaitham, Arlecchino, Ayaka, Ayato, Bennet, Citlali, Fischl, Furina, Ganyu, Hu Tao, Kazuha, Mavuika, Nahida, Neuvillette, Raiden Shogun, Venti, Xiangling, Xilonen, Xingqiu, Yelan, Zhongli
A-tier	Arataki Itto, Beidou, Chasca, Clorinde, Cyno, Diluc, Eula, Iansan, Jean, Keqing, Kokomi, Lan Yan, Lyney, Mizuki, Mona, Mualani, Navia, Nilou, Ororon, Shenhe, Tartaglia, Tighnari, Varesa, Wanderer (Scaramouche), Wriothesley, Xianyun, Xiao, Yae Miko, Yaoyao
B-tier	Albedo, Baizhu, Barbara, Charlotte, Chiori, Collei, Diona, Emilie, Faruzan, Gaming, Gorou, Heizou, Kachina, Kaveh, Klee, Kujou Sara, Kuki Shinobu, Layla, Lynette, Qiqi, Rosaria, Sucrose, Yanfei
C-tier	Candace, Chongyun, Dori, Freminet, Kaeya, Kirara, Mika, Ningguang, Noelle, Razor, Sayu, Sethos, Sigewinne, Thoma, Traveler, Xinyan, Yoimiya, Yun Jin
D-tier	Amber, Aloy, Deyha, Lisa

Detailed Character Assessments by Tier

Version 5.5, featuring Varesa and Iansan, is live! Remember to redeem new Primogem codes and consult our regularly updated tier list. Success in character acquisition depends on luck (Pity and 50/50 systems) and sufficient Adventure Rank for events. Beginner tips and tricks are also available elsewhere.

S-Tier Characters: Top Performers

S-tier characters excel in damage output and party utility. Their effectiveness stems from triggering and benefiting from elemental reactions. This list is alphabetized.

Name	Stats	Element	Image	Reasoning
Alhaitham	Five StarsLevel 1 HP: 1039ATK: 24.49DEF: 60.85	Dendro		A highly sought-after 5-Star on-field main DPS. His Dendro application excels in elemental reactions, but his maximum DPS requires maintaining three Chiseled-Light Mirrors.
Arlecchino	Five StarsLevel 1 HP: 1020ATK: 26.63DEF: 59.53	Pyro		Despite a complex-sounding kit, Arlecchino is a straightforward DPS. Her high damage output is balanced by self-healing limitations.
Bennet	Four StarsLevel 1 HP: 1039ATK: 16DEF: 65	Pyro		An exceptional 4-Star support, boosting damage and healing with his Elemental Burst.
Citlali	Five StarsLevel 1 HP: 906ATK: 9.87DEF: 59.41	Cryo		A top choice for Melt and Freeze teams, offering Pyro/Hydro Resistance Shred, Cryo application, damage buffs, and a shield.
Fischl	Four StarsLevel 1 HP: 770ATK: 20DEF: 50	Electro		A valuable sub-DPS support, providing consistent Electro damage for elemental reactions, particularly effective with Dendro.
Furina	Five StarsLevel 1 HP: 1192ATK: 18.99DEF: 54.15	Hydro		A top-tier support boosting party damage via her Burst, while applying Hydro with her Skill; requires careful health management.
Ganyu	Five StarsLevel 1HP: 763ATK: 26DEF: 49	Cryo		Excellent Cryo application and high damage potential, especially with her charged attacks against groups.
Hu Tao	Five StarsLevel 1HP: 1211ATK: 8DEF: 68	Pyro		A powerful Pyro damage dealer, effective in various situations.
Kazuha	Five StarsLevel 1HP: 1039ATK: 23DEF: 63	Anemo		An exceptional 5-Star support, grouping enemies, benefiting from Anemo interactions, and providing party buffs.
Mavuika	Five StarsLevel 1HP: 977ATK: 27.93DEF: 61.62	Pyro		An excellent Pyro main DPS or sub-DPS support, with her Elemental Burst as a primary damage source.
Kamisato Ayaka	Five StarsLevel 1HP: 1001ATK: 27DEF: 61	Cryo		Exceptional Cryo application and damage with her Elemental Burst, covering a wide area.
Kamisato Ayato	Five StarsLevel 1HP: 1068ATK: 24DEF: 60	Hydro		Exceptional Hydro application and damage with his Elemental Burst, covering a wide area.
Neuvillette	Five StarsLevel 1HP: 1144ATK: 16.22DEF: 44.87	Hydro		A powerful Hydro DPS using unique charged attacks, excelling in Dendro and Electro reaction teams.
Nahida	Five StarsLevel 1HP: 807ATK: 23.27DEF: 49.06	Dendro		The best Dendro character, excelling as a main DPS or sub-DPS support, triggering Dendro core reactions.
Raiden Shogun	Five StarsLevel 1HP: 1005ATK: 26DEF: 61	Electro		A flexible unit, great damage and Elemental Burst that helps other party members by producing elemental particles.
Venti	Five StarsLevel 1HP: 820ATK: 20DEF: 52	Anemo		Exceptional utility, grouping enemies and dealing increased damage with elemental interactions; provides elemental particles.
Xiangling	Four StarsLevel 1 HP: 912ATK: 19DEF: 56	Pyro		Excellent off-field Elemental Burst for inducing elemental reactions.
Xilonen	Five StarsLevel 1 HP: 966ATK: 21.41DEF: 72.39	Geo		A top support, decreasing opponent Elemental Resistance based on your party's composition.
Xingqiu	Four StarsLevel 1 HP: 857ATK: 17DEF: 64	Hydro		One of the best supports, offering damage mitigation, Hydro application, and some healing; particularly effective in Dendro teams.
Yelan	Five StarsLevel 1 HP: 1125ATK: 19DEF: 43	Hydro		A great damage dealer for fast-switching parties; highly valuable in Bloom and Hyperbloom teams.
Zhongli	Five StarsLevel 1HP: 1144ATK: 20DEF: 57	Geo		Unquestionably valuable for his shielding capabilities.

(Continue with A-tier, B-tier, C-tier, and D-tier character descriptions in a similar format, maintaining the image placement and original format.)

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