Is your cool new anime boy as good as he looks in battle though?

We’ll also cover the different attacks, skills, and passives of each character.

Not because hes particularly strong though, just because hed be sad otherwise.

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If you’re lucky enough to have pulled Bennett, be sure to head over to ourbest Bennett buildguide!

Take a look at ourbest Ganyu build guidefor more details on this character’s abilities.

If you pulled Ayaka, check outour Ayaka build advice here!

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Like her fellowArchons, Nahida makes for a solid addition to practically any team.

Tighnari

They don’t call him “the Dendro Ganyu” for nothing!

Venti

Venti the Bard is surprisingly powerful.

Arataki Itto from Genshin Impact, as seen on his character card.

Maybe hes got some secrets up his sleeve.

If you’ve got Venti on your side, check outour Venti build advice here!

Zhongli

As an Archon alongside Venti, its no surprise that Zhongli has godlike powers.

Promotional art of the character Bennett from Genshin Impact.

If you’re lucky to have the Geo Archon on your team, check outour Zhongli build advice here!

Thanks to her excellent healing abilities and easily obtainable Constellations, Barbara is our favorite healer.

Barbara has the distinction of being widely agreed to be Genshin Impact’s best free-to-play character.

Cyno’s character intro card from Genshin Impact, displaying his titles Judicator of Secrets: General Mahamatra.

Given that, you might like our guide to thebest Collei build.

Diluc

Diluc Ragnvindr is a damage-dealing machine.

Diluc’s a powerful guy, though he’s only as good as your build is.

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If you’re looking to build your Diluc, check out ourbest Diluc buildguide.

Unfortunate past aside, however, Eulas abilities make her a stellar damage dealer.

Here’s ourbest Eula buildguide!

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If you’re working on your build, why not check out ourbest Hu Tao buildguide?

If you’re looking to improve your Kazuha build, check outour Kazuha build advice here!

Kamisato Ayato

Kamisato Ayato is the head of the Kamisato clan and the older brother of Ayaka.

In a glowing forest glade, Genshin Impact’s Nahida plays on a swing formed by her own Dendro magic.

If you pulled Ayato, take a look atour best build advice for him here.

Klee

Klee is a tiny magical girl who uses Pyro spells to burn foes.

If you’re lucky enough to have Klee, check outour Klee build advice here!

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Razor

Razor is a mysterious boy, rarely seen by Mondstadts population.

He instead travels around the forest with a pack of wolves, referred to as Wolf Boy by some.

Have you recently added Razor to your pack?

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Sucrose

Sucrose is an alchemist who travels the world researching ultimate truth.

If you’re adding Sucrose to your team, see to it you’re prepared!

Her build is a bit different from other crowd control characters, something we explain in ourbest Sucrose buildguide.

Promotional art of the character Barbara from Genshin Impact.

His unique playstyle enables both close-range and long-range combat, making him a strong character in almost any situation.

Having Childe on your side is one of the best moves you might make for your team.

He’s a bit tricky to build, though.

Genshin Impact’s Collei in her character portrait.

If you’re looking to build Childe, here’s ourbest Childe buildguide!

Xiao

Xiao looks like a young man, but hes actually thousands of years old.

Hes a no-nonsense pop in, keeping his mouth shut and letting his weapons do the talking.

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Xiao’s Anemo abilities and impressive Plunging Attacks often lend him the upper hand in battle.

Apparently, he struggles to hold back in combat because hes used to fighting uber-powerful dark forces.

If you’ve got Xiao on your team, check outour Xiao build advice here!

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Famous around Liyue Harbour, he is the son of one of the richest merchants in the area.

Studious and talented, he was being groomed to become a great asset to his fathers business.

However, his talents lay elsewhere.

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A keen martial artist and fighter, Xingqiu seeks justice in the world while being a great sub-DPS character.

So be sure to check out our guide to thebest Xingqiu buildwhen he joins your team!

Was her kit worth the wait?

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Yelan

The mysterious Yelan has a tendency to keep details about her life obscured.

Her personality changes frequently, she disappears often, and she even lies about her occupation.

We can, however, help you get the best out of her kit with ourbest Yelan build guide.

The introduction banner featuring Kamisato Ayato in Genshin Impact.

Just added Candace to your archive?

Be sure to check out ourbest Candace buildguide to learn more about her.

Both in-canon and as a member of your party, he’s much tougher than he appears.

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Also, just look at his little ears.

At 4-star rarity, you’re highly likely to encounter Gorou for yourself sooner or later.

Take a look at ourbest Gorou buildpage to find out how to kit him out for your party.

Promotional art of the character Razor from Genshin Impact.

Basically, shes the lead cop of Mondstadt.

Keqing

Keqing is a Liyue-based character who uses an Electro sword.

Her sceptical approach to life and policy make her abrasive but helpful.

Shenhe from Genshin Impact, as seen on her character card.

Keqing’s Electro abilities will aid you in battle, and her moveset even allows for teleportation.

Mika

Mika is a support/healer whose effectiveness is tied strongly to his highest Constellation.

Mona

Mona is an astrologer, and she should add me on Co-Star.

Promotional art of the character Sucrose from Genshin Impact.

Shes often skint and refuses to profit off of her astrology.

Her air of mystique means no one quite knows what shes up to.

For our advice on thebest build for Kokomi, check out our guide!

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Shikanoin Heizou

Heizou is a Sherlock Holmes-esque detective who works for the Tenryou Commission in Inazuma.

Pulled Heizou from the gacha?

Be sure to take a look at our guide to thebest Shikanoin Heizou build.

Key art of Wanderer a.k.a. Scaramouche in Genshin Impact Version 3.3, in an abstract pose demonstrating his fractured state of mind.

When shes not doing this though, shes jabbing baddies with her Pyro polearm and her round companion Guoba.

Xiangling is one of the few non-starter characters in Genshin Impact you’re free to claim for free.

Yanfei

As one of Liyues adepti, Yanfei has unnatural powers.

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Pulled Yanfei from the gacha?

Check out ourbest Yanfei buildguide for our suggestions on how best to add her into your adventuring party.

If you pulled Yoimiya, check outour Yoimiya build advice here!

Promotional art of the character Xingqiu from Genshin Impact.

Beidou

Beidou is pretty cool.

Loved by her crew and feared by her foes, she’s got a pretty great moveset as well.

If you’ve pulled Beidou from the gacha, be sure to check out ourbest Beidou buildguide.

Promotional art of Yae Miko from Genshin Impact.

Chongyun

Chongyun is a professional exorcist.

Rethink, reskill, reboot, I guess.

His family were all exorcists (again, what?

Yelan from Genshin Impact appears in her Character Demo.

If you’ve come into possession of Chongyun, have a look at ourbest Chongyun buildguide.

Still, there’s no need to hold this against Dehya.

Her Electro vision allows her to trigger some powerful reactions with the heavily Dendro-themed world around her home region.

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Fischl

Fischl is a bow-wielding Electro-powered girl who travels the world with Oz, her night raven.

The night raven has Electro abilities too.

If Fischl (and Oz) are on your team, check outour Fischl build advice here!

Candace’s character intro card from Genshin Impact, displaying her titles Golden Vow: Guardian of Aaru Village.

His icy powers are handy in combat too if you use them well.

Have a look at ourbest Kaeya buildguide for more information.

Kujou Sara

Kujou Sara is essentially Baal’s Bow counterpart.

Genshin Impact’s Faruzan examines a blue-glowing pyramidal device that hovers above the palm of her outstretched hand.

If you pulled Kujou Sara, look no further!

Find out how to build her by readingour Kujou Sara build guide here.

Noelle

Noelle is a character youll probably earn from the Beginner’s Wish bundle.

Gorou from Genshin Impact in close-up. Text in image reads “Canine Warrior: General of the Watatsumi Army”.

Dont worry though - Noelle can still pack a punch.

Check out ourbest Noelle buildguide to see how best to position her within your party.

Wait… no, it’s Bartobas…?).

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If you’ve got Sayu, check outour Sayu build advice here!

Amber is the second character you unlock during Genshin Impact’s prologue.

Check out ourbest Lisa buildguide for details on how to make the most of your time with her.

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Traveler

This is your player character.

Xinyan

As Liyues resident rock star, Xinyans untraditionally punk demeanor turns more than a few heads.

Thats all for our Genshin Impact character tier list!

A close-up portrait of Kuki Shinobu from Genshin Impact.

Genshin Impact’s sleepy student Layla dreams her shield into being.

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Nilou dances with her water powers in a desert oasis in Genshin Impact.

Promotional art of the character Ningguang from Genshin Impact.

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Sangonomiya Kokomi floats underwater, surrounded by jellyfish and other aquatic creatures.

The character card for Shikanoin Heizou in Genshin Impact. It shows a young red-haired man wearing light Japanese-inspired armour.

Thoma’s character intro card from Genshin Impact. Text in image reads: “Protector from afar. The Kamisato clan’s housekeeper. A well-known ‘fixer’ in Inazuma."

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Yun Jin from Genshin Impact, as seen on her character card.

Promotional art of the character Beidou from Genshin Impact.

Promotional art of the character Chongyun from Genshin Impact.

Genshin Impact’s Dehya, shown in close-up against a background of her abstract namecard pattern.

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Dori’s character intro card in Genshin Impact, with the caption “Treasure of Dream Garden: Sumeru Merchant”.

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Promotional art of the character Noelle from Genshin Impact.

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Promotional art of the character Amber from Genshin Impact.

Promotional art of the character Lisa from Genshin Impact.

Both male and female versions of Genshin Impact’s starting Traveler character standing side-by-side.

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