Ultimate Genshin Impact Character Tier List – October 2025
Hey fellow Travelers! If you're diving into Genshin Impact and wondering which characters deserve your precious Primogems, you're in the right place. This October 2025 tier list breaks down the best characters by role, element, and game mode, helping you build a team that can tackle anything Teyvat throws your way.

I.Current Meta Overview (October 2025)
New Additions & Updates
Version 6.1 Luna II: Introduced new characters like Nefer (Dendro Catalyst) and Furina (Hydro Sword). Game8
Balance Changes: Adjustments to characters like Raiden Shogun and Zhongli have shifted their tier placements.
II.Character Tier Breakdown
S-Tier: Must-Have Champions
Nefer: Top-tier Dendro Catalyst with exceptional AoE damage and synergy with Dendro reactions.
Furina: Versatile Hydro Sword user, effective in both main DPS and support roles.
Arlecchino: High burst Pyro damage dealer with strong single-target capabilities.
A-Tier: Reliable Performers
Yelan: Excellent Hydro Sub-DPS with strong off-field damage.
Kazuha: Anemo support that excels in grouping enemies and boosting elemental damage.
Zhongli: Provides unparalleled shield strength and petrification, making him invaluable in many teams.
B-Tier: Situational Picks
Xiangling: Great for Pyro application and synergy with characters like Xiangling.
Fischl: Solid Electro support, especially in reaction-based teams.
Barbara: Reliable healer, though outclassed by newer 4-star healers.
C-Tier: Niche Choices
Lisa: Offers some utility but generally outperformed by other Electro characters.
Kaeya: Useful in specific freeze comps but lacks versatility.
III.Elemental Tier Lists
Pyro
Mavuika: Top-tier single-target damage.
Hu Tao: High burst damage, especially at C6.
Hydro
Furina: Versatile in multiple roles.
Yelan: Strong off-field damage.
Electro
Raiden Shogun: Excellent energy regen and burst damage.
Kuki Shinobu: Provides healing and Electro application.
Cryo
Ayaka: Top-tier Cryo DPS.
Ganyu: Strong ranged Cryo damage.
Anemo
Kazuha: Boosts elemental damage and swirls elements effectively.
Sucrose: Great for boosting elemental mastery and grouping enemies.
Geo
Zhongli: Provides shields and petrification.
Albedo: Offers consistent off-field Geo damage.
Dendro
Nefer: Exceptional Dendro damage and synergy.
Tighnari: Solid ranged Dendro DPS.
IV.Role-Based Rankings
Main DPS
Nefer: High AoE Dendro damage.
Arlecchino: Strong single-target Pyro damage.
Sub-DPS
Yelan: Excellent off-field Hydro damage.
Fischl: Reliable Electro application.
Support
Kazuha: Boosts elemental damage and groups enemies.
Zhongli: Provides shields and crowd control.
Healer
Kuki Shinobu: Provides healing and Electro application.
Barbara: Reliable healing, though less effective than newer options.
Tank
Zhongli: Unmatched shield strength.
Diona: Provides shields and healing.
V.Game Mode-Specific Rankings
Spiral Abyss
Nefer: Dominates with high AoE damage.
Yelan: Excels in off-field damage.
Overworld Exploration
Kazuha: Great for exploration and combat.
Zhongli: Provides shields and utility.
Boss Fights
Arlecchino: High single-target damage.
Hu Tao: Excellent burst damage.
VI.Constellation Impact
C0: Most characters perform well without constellations.
C6: Significant power boosts; however, not necessary for all characters.
VII.Team Composition & Synergy
Nefer + Yelan + Kazuha + Zhongli: Strong elemental reactions and survivability.
Arlecchino + Xiangling + Fischl + Zhongli: High damage output with strong shields.
VIII.Pull Priority & Recommendations
Must-Have: Nefer, Furina, Arlecchino.
Great Additions: Yelan, Kazuha, Zhongli.
Budget-Friendly: Xiangling, Fischl, Barbara.
Remember, while tier lists provide guidance, the best character is the one you enjoy playing. Investing in characters that fit your playstyle and team composition can be more rewarding than simply following the meta. Always c
Happy adventuring, and may your pulls be ever in your favor!