Genshin Impact all 5-star characters have fantastic abilities. We can divide these characters into SS-Tier, S-Tier, and A to D-tier groups. Let's check out the full 5-star characters Genshin Impact tier list 2024 here. This Genshin Impact new tier list is ranked based on the latest META of the game until Version 4.4.
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SS-Tier Genshin Impact 5-Star Characters
SS-Tier characters in Genshin Impact have insane power. They occupy the leading positions in this 5-star characters Genshin Impact tier list.
| Group | Characters | Description |
DPS |
Neuvillette |
The Iudex of Fontaine is the best DPS in Genshin Impact now, who can play solo and defeat dangerous non-Hydro bosses with his devastating high-pressure waves. His spin-to-win gameplay has been trending among Genshin Impact players for months after his release. His Hydro element and kit are suitable with the current META of the game as he can trigger many powerful reactions and get Hydro buffs from new mechanics. |
Al Haitham |
Al Haitham is the best on-field Dendro DPS from Sumeru. He often takes the main DPS role in Dendro-based teams, such as Bloom, Quicken, Burning, etc. Moreover, Sumeru Akademiya Scribe is the only true damage dealer with the Dendro vision while other Dendro characters only play as supporters and elemental enablers. | |
Sub-DPS & Supporter |
Nahida |
With an AoE elemental burst, Dendro Archon is the best Dendro enabler until Version 4.4. She is one of the most used characters in Sprial Abyss for many seasons due to her AoE kit and great Dendro application ability. Apart from the Dendro enabler role, Nahida also works as a sub-DPS character in Dendro elemental teams. |
Furina |
Like Nahida, Furina is also one of the Seven Archons in Teyvat. So, she also possesses a bigger power than normal human beings on this continent. Furina is not only a damage dealer but also an excellent supporter of current META teams in Genshin Impact. The Hydro Archon has supportive elemental skills and bursts for powerful reactions. Her dual Arkhe modes also allow Furina to counter every enemy from Fontaine. | |
Sub-DPS |
Yae Miko |
The fox girl from Sumeru had a disappointing debut when she was released for the first time. But Yea Miko has become a META character after Version 3.0 when a new element to react with Electro was introduced. Then, her AoE nimble and flexible elemental skill becomes helpful on the battlefield. Many new team comps with Yae Miko cooperating with Dendro and Hydro characters also started to get hot. You can use Yae as an Electro sub-DPS for Al Haitham or Neuvillette. |
| Yelan | Yelan is usually one of the most used sub-DPS characters in Spiral Abyss. She can mark enemies on a wide area with Hydro auras by unleashing her elemental burst. Besides, you can use this Hydro sub-DPS to fight off flying bosses with her charge attacks. | |
Supporter |
Baizhu |
Baizhu is the best Dendro healer and shielder who can take both essential supporting roles and leave a slot for another sub-DPS or main DPS for the team. This doctor can also apply the Dendro element on the enemies within the range of his elemental skill and burst to support Electro/Hydro/Pyro DPS. |
Kazuha |
Kazuha is also an Inazuma character but comes to the game before the Inazuma update. It's because he fled from this country due to the Vision Hunt Decree held by the Raiden Shogun. This Anemo sword fighter is a useful supporter in your team who helps spread the elemental effects of his allies. | |
Kokomi |
Kokomi arrived in Genshin Impact 2.1. This catalyst user has the Hydro vision. She rules an island in Inazuma which was also introduced in update 2.1. This beautiful character can play many roles in the current meta of the game. She is often used as a healer | |
Raiden Shogun |
Baal, also known as the Raiden Shogun, is the 5-star character released in Genshin Impact 2.1. She is the Electro Archon and the leader of Inazuma. Baal is a powerful Electro Hypercarry who uses a sword. This is one of the best characters that you should try to obtain in this game. | |
Zhongli |
Zhongli is the only Geo character among the 5-star characters of the SS-tier. He is also an excellent DPS and sub-DPS, but he often takes the role of supporter. With a polearm, this character will cause great additional DMG to enemies in his area. He is more effective when being combined with Albedo, Ningguang, or Traveler to make elemental resonance. |
S-Tier Genshin Impact 5-Star Characters
Following the SS-tier group in this Genshin Impact tier list 2024, S-tier 5-star character ranks also get some changes in 2024 due to the changes in the game's META. Check out the latest Genshin Impact tier list updated until Version 4.4 below.
| Group | Characters | Description |
DPS |
Kamisato Ayaka |
Ayaka is a Cryo sword user. The young lady of the Kamisato family is a great DPS for countering bosses. Besides, this character is a good choice for exploration. She can freeze enemies in the AoE of her Elemental skill. Moreover, Kamisato Ayaka can travel on the water's surface by freezing it. |
Childe |
The 5-star character Tartaglia has another name - Childe. This Hydro character has a great Hydro DMG Bonus. Moreover, he is also one of the most versatile 5-star characters in Genshin Impact. He often uses a bow to fight in long-range combat. Besides, he can create melee weapons from pure water to counter enemies in close combat. | |
Hu Tao |
Hu Tao is one of the most favorite characters in Genshin Impact who controls the fire to kill enemies. When you upgrade this 5-star character to level 90, she can cause deadly hits which can deal up to 1 million DMG to enemies. Therefore, this chibi character will be a super-powerful DPS player in your team. Hu Tao can team up with Diluc to cause double DMG with an elemental resonance. | |
Lyney |
Lyney is one the best Pyro characters to select for the main DPS role when you combat flying bosses or dangerous enemies that you must maintain a safe distance from. Moreover, this Pneuma-aligned character is more useful than other Pyro DPS in fighting off Fontaine enemies with Ousia stats. | |
Navia |
Navia is a new Geo DPS from Fontaine. She brought the Geo team back to the META and made many Geo characters return to the battlefield, such as Yunjin, Itto, Albedo, etc. | |
Tighnari |
Like other bow users in Genshin Impact, Tignari is also helpful when countering dangerous bosses. Moreover, he is also a good Dendro applicator in the game now. | |
Wanderer |
Wanderer is one of the two most powerful Anemo DPS in Genshin Impact besides Xiao. Especially, Wanderer can hover in the air, which is a great advantage when he encounters small bosses on the ground. This character can move nimbly while flying in the air, making him unique and helpful in many missions. | |
Wriothesley |
Wriothesley brought a new playstyle for Cryo teams. He is the first Cryo catalyst user in Genshin Impact until Version 4.5. Therefore, Wriothesley has a unique playstyle among existing Cryo characters. He can take up melee combat and face small and medium bosses in short-range combat. | |
Xiao |
Xiao also uses the Anemo element to fight. He often plays as the main DPS. This Adeptal character can be a super-powerful tanker in your team, especially in fighting off single-target bosses. You can also use him in exploration. | |
Supporter |
Jean |
Jean is one of the four best Anemo characters in Genshin Impact. With the Healing Bonus advantage, Jean is a great choice for the role of supporter and sub-DPS in your team. At level 80, her Healing Bonus increases by 24%. This character is also very effective in fighting with mobs, especially when cooperating with Pyro characters. |
Mona |
Mona is a pretty Hydro character. With a catalyst, Mona will make Hydro hits to opponents and cause additional DMG to enemies in the effective range of her attacks. Besides, her Energy Recharge increases by 32% at level 80. | |
Nilou |
Nilou is a unique character for special Bloom teams who can trigger Bountiful Cores. Her AoE elemental burst also makes Nilou an effective Hydrp applicator for Electro-Charge, Vaporize, and Bloom teams. But her Bountiful Cores cannot react with Pyro and Electro to trigger further reactions. That's why you often have to bring another Dendro applicator to your Bloom team if you want to trigger Hyperbloom and Burgeon. | |
Xianyun |
Xianyun brought many non-META DPS characters back to the battlefield, especially those who rely on plunged attacks. The Cloud Retainer can make the 4-star DPS character - Gaming play as 5-star DPS with her Plunge Attack buffs. |
A-Tier Genshin Impact 5-Star Characters
The group of A-tier characters in this Genshin Impact new tier list consists of both old and new characters. Check out 5-star characters in this group here.
| Group | Characters | Description |
DPS |
Kamisato Ayato |
Ayato is a reliable Hydro DPS though he is not always the strongest one. He is not taken for the DPS role after Neuvillette's release in Version 4.1. But Ayato can perform well in many elemental teams to fight off non-Fontaine enemies and bosses. |
Cyno |
Like Yae Miko and Zhongli, Cyno also had a disappointing debut. But Genshin Impact players found some ways to optimize this Electro DPS. That's why this Electro DPS is picked more in recent updates. | |
Ganyu |
Ganuy, a Cryo character, also increases CRIT DMG when being upgraded. Her elemental skill and elemental burst are really mind-blowing. She can throw a big now ball to cause a great DMG to enemies in the area of effect. The iced ball will cause a shower of iced arrows to kill opponents. If she co-operates with an Electro or Hydro character, Ganyu can cause more DMG with elemental reactions. | |
Arataki Itto |
Itto is coming back more in Genshin Impact 4.5 with a new exclusive supporter for Geo Structures and Crystalize teams - Chiori. He is also used more in Geo teams after Navia's release in the previous version. | |
Yoimiya |
Yoimiya is a Pyro archer in Inazuma. This pretty character has a super-powerful elemental skill and burst. This SS-tier character is a great DPS in boss fights. Alternatively, Yoimiya is a great supporter with her Elemental Burst that helps buff party members' ATK. | |
Sub-DPS |
Albedo | Albedo is the best character in the S-tier character list. Therefore, many Genshin Impact gamers put him on the SS-tier list. He is one of the best choices for the role of sub-DPS fighter, especially in countering bosses. He can also play the role of supporter well. His Geo DMG Bonus increases by 28.6% at level 80. |
Supporter |
Shenhe |
Shenhe is a polearm user, but she is better at the supporting role. As one of the most beautiful women in Teyvat, Shenhe has lots of fans. They also prefer using her in mono-Cryo teams to support Ganyu and Ayaka. |
Venti |
Venti is one of the most favorite Genshin Impact all 5-star characters with Anemo elemental skills. This character is very useful in adventure missions. With an Energy Recharge bonus, Venti is the best choice for the supporter role. Moreover, this character is also one of the main characters in Genshin Impact's story. His statue is also placed in front of the Mondstadt Church. |
B-Tier Genshin Impact 5-Star Characters
The following 5-star characters in the B-tier group are less picked now because their kits are out of META now.
| Group | Characters | Description |
| DPS |
Diluc |
Diluc is a Pyro character who can play as the main DPS fighter in your party. He uses a Claymore and counters enemies in short-range combat. Moreover, his elemental skills can be combined with many elements, such as Hydro, Cryo elements, and Anemo to cause large AoE DMG to opponents. |
Eula |
Eula is a 5-star Cryo character who uses Claymore. She comes from Mondstadt. Eula can play the role of DPS in your team when you counter bosses and mobs. Her Elemental skill is super powerful. It can cause frost damage on a large AoE. Moreover, she can make Grimheart and cause Physical DMG AoE with her Elemental Burst. | |
Keqing |
Keqing uses her sword to make Electro hit the opponents. She is one of the must-equip characters when dealing with bosses. With a great CRIT DMG bonus, Keqing will cause a lot of additional DMG to enemies, especially when being combined with Cryo and Hydro characters to make elemental reactions. |
C-Tier Genshin Impact 5-Star Characters
Two characters in the C-tier group are rarely picked because they are not suitable for current META teams of the game.
| Group | Characters | Description |
| DPS | Dehya | Dehya is one of the least-picked characters in Genshin Impact because of her limited efficiency in the current META. It's hard to combine this character with other characters in this game, but she is not powerful enough to play solo as the main DPS. Her kit is only effective when she is off-field while she cannot support on-field DPS well. |
| Klee | Klee is another Pyro character. Her weapon is the Catalyst. She will be most powerful in mobs, boss fights, and exploration. You can also use her as a supporter but it will be a waste. With a great Pyro DMG Bonus, Klee can clear many opponents quickly. At level 80, her Pyro DMG Bonus increases by 21.6%. |
D-Tier Genshin Impact 5-Star Characters
Aloy and Qiqi are the two least used 5-star characters in Genshin Impact. Genshin Impact gave away Aloy for free, but she is also one of the most underrated characters because of her odd gameplay.
| Group | Characters | Description |
DPS |
Aloy | Aloy is a free character that Genshin Impact players can receive for free after update 2.1. She is a Cryo character who uses a bow. You can also receive her fate bow for free via the in-game mailbox. Make sure that you have reached the Adventure Rank level 20 to get her for free. |
Sub-DPS |
Qiqi | Qiqi is another 5-star character in Genshin Impact. This Cryo is also a fantastic supporting character in this game. Her Healing Bonus also increases by 22.2% when she is at level 80. The Skyward Blade is the most recommended weapon for this 5-star character. |
Those are Genshin Impact all 5-star characters's tiers that you should be aware of. SS to A-tier characters have great power and abilities to take on different roles in your team. Try to obtain high-tier characters based on this Genshin Impact tier list 2024 to form a powerful party for every hardcore mission.
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