This is the Genshin Impact Tier List for Version 4.5, as of March 2024. We rate the greatest 5- and 4-star characters, as well as the top Main DPS, Sub-DPS, and Support characters, with each character receiving a C0 rating.
We update this guide regularly, so check out the most recent modifications to the 4.5 Tier List!
Genshin Impact Character Tier List
Avoid letting the order of the characters on our Genshin Impact tier list stop you from selecting the next character banner. While base stats and elemental abilities are important, a character’s value is also determined by their playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition.
Even if your favorite Genshin Impact character is in the lower tiers, you can still use our recommended Genshin Impact builds.
Being on a lower tier in the free PC game indicates that there are better options, or that the character requires a very specialized setup or squad to shine. We’ve spent hundreds of hours experimenting with different team combinations in Spiral Abyss to determine which characters are best in Genshin Impact.
Here are the top characters in Genshin Impact right now, set up by tier:
| Tier | Characters | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SS | Alhaitham, Ayaka, Bennett, Kazuha, Nahida, Yelan, Zhongli | Top-tier, universally powerful in most team compositions |
| S | Ganyu, Hu Tao, Kokomi, Raiden Shogun, Xiangling, Xingqiu | Extremely strong, often core units for various team strategies |
| A | Albedo, Arataki Itto, Cyno, Eula, Nilou, Shenhe, Wanderer, Xiao | Great picks, may offer niche advantages or excel in specific team comps |
| B | Ayato, Jean, Keqing, Mona, Tartaglia (Childe), Tighnari, Yae Miko | Solid characters, can be powerful but might have limitations or require specific setups |
| C | Diluc, Fischl, Kuki Shinobu, Noelle, Rosaria, Sucrose, Yaoyao | Decent, often overshadowed by higher tiers but perfectly usable |
| D | Barbara, Beidou, Collei, Diona, Gorou, Ningguang, Sayu, Xinyan | Situational, may have niche uses or require heavy investment |
| E | Aloy, Amber, Candace, Kaeya, Lisa, Traveler, Qiqi | Generally considered underpowered compared to other options |
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