Ah, Genshin Impact. A place full of gacha pulls and exploration. Your sanity erodes as your Primogem stash vanishes. But we can’t deny it. We are hooked. The question every Traveler asks: Who are the best characters? And who are the disappointments? Get ready for spicy takes and questionable logic.
Character Strength & Tier Lists: Different Classifications
Let’s get to it. Everyone wants to know who the strongest characters are in Teyvat. Forget any waifu bias; we need to talk about raw power.
The Apex Predators: Top-Tier Characters
Who is at the top? Whispers in the Genshin-verse name a few contenders aiming for ‘Strongest Character’ status.
Neuvillette: The Hydro Guardian
First, there’s Neuvillette. This Hydro dragon is far more than a fashion critic. He holds back primordial seawater. Imagine stopping a tsunami with a teacup. He’s regained dragon authority, raising his power levels dramatically. If he’s on the enemy team, perhaps consider logging out.
Zhongli: The Geo Titan
Next is Zhongli, the Geo Archon. He is not just a meme; lore states he remains top-tier. He launched enormous spears in the Archon War. Now he sips tea and ponders osmanthus wine. But do not mistake his calm demeanor for weakness. In his prime? He could wipe a hilichurl camp just by sneezing.
Four-Star Frenzy: Underrated Heroes
Five-star characters shine, but let’s focus on four-stars. These heroes can your team without costing a fortune.
Gaming: The Fiery Four-Star
Gaming. Yes, that’s his name. No joke here. He is recognized as the best four-star Main DPS. At C6, he competes with five-star characters. Who needs those when you can have Gaming? Plus, you’ll likely get him pulling for a five-star.
Sucrose: The Anemo Genius
Missing Venti? Sucrose fills the Anemo gap in your heart. She is praised as the best four-star Anemo character in a realm of wind s. Consider her the budget Venti for players not blessed by the gacha gods. Plus, she smells of herbs, which is definitely more appealing than whatever Venti has going on.
Zhongli (Again?): The Shield Master
Zhongli appears again, but this time for his shields. His shields are the strongest in the game. Forget healers. Use Zhongli’s shield for near invincibility. Need to tank a Ruin Guard’s spin? Zhongli shield. Need to walk by exploding barrels? Zhongli shield. Ignore your mother-in-law? Okay, even his shields can’t help with that.
The Not-So-Mighty: Weak Characters
Ready yourselves. We are entering the realm of less capable characters. These heroes might not help you through the Spiral Abyss anytime soon. Some designs make one wonder if the developers threw darts at a board.
Barbara: The Healing Weakling
Let’s start with Barbara. She has the lowest base attack among all Genshin characters. Hard to believe, right? But she is an “astonishing healer.” She keeps your team alive while they chip away at enemies with… friendship? Sure, Barbara heals well early on, but she gets outclassed quickly.
Venti: The Lamented Archon
Venti, the Anemo Archon, also earned the title of the weakest Archon. Many say this is undeserved. Imagine being a god while also being the worst in tier lists. Maybe his time spent enjoying wine in Mondstadt backfired.
Bottom Tier: Characters Labeled Weak
This section shows characters listed as “weakest” based on lore. Weakness by lore? Is that a metric? Apparently, it is. Here’s the list in descending order of weakness:
- Xinyan
- Furina
- Kaveh
- Charlotte
- Nilou
- Dori
- Barbara
- Layla
Furina?! The Hydro Archon is also marked weak? Hold on. This character is apparently a top-tier DPS and . Is she weak lore-wise? That’s confusing. Gameplay-wise, she dominates but lore-wise, she’s alongside Xinyan. Can’t love those power scaling discrepancies.
Character Deep Dives: Examining the Ensemble
Tier lists create debates but let’s dig deeper into specific characters. What defines them? What do they excel at, and what are their quirks?
Ayaka: The Cryo Queen
Ayaka, the Cryo princess of Inazuma, dazzles with elegance and damage potential. Her constellations amplify her to monster levels. “Going for her constellation means high competition in damage output.” Big numbers are coming up.
However, Ayaka has quirks. Her damage heavily relies on her burst. Unlike Xiao, it has a short range. If enemies teleport away, you may find yourself burst-less and a bit silly. Positioning matters with Ayaka unless you like watching bursts miss.
Outside battle, Ayaka is described as kind and polite — the perfect princess blend. Deadly on the battlefield and delightful off it. What’s not to like (besides the burst range issue)?
Xiangling: The Pyro Dynamo
Xiangling is the Wanmin Restaurant’s head chef, a four-star Pyro character punching above her weight class. Her burst grants her power. “Her Burst makes Xiangling powerful.” Level that burst up, folks. Max it out.
How to get this culinary warrior? You don’t need to wish at all. Xiangling is obtainable by clearing Spiral Abyss Floor 3, Chamber 3. Surprising, right? Suffering leads to a free top-tier character.
Raiden Shogun (Ei): The Intriguing Ruler
Raiden Shogun, known as Ei, presents an enigmatic figure. Her motivations aim to protect Inazuma, but her methods attract controversy. Some view her actions as harsh or even ‘evil.’ Call it what you will; she stands as Genshin’s primary anti-hero.
Her focus is on “eternity.” She aspires to create an eternal Inazuma without conflict, believing only she can achieve it.
be achieved through strict control and isolation. Sounds a bit authoritarian. But she is consistent. And powerful. Very, very powerful. Just maybe don’t ask her about freedom of speech in Inazuma.
And yes, “Raiden Ei is part of Raiden Shogun.” In case you were confused. It’s a whole puppet and puppet master situation, very dramatic and very Inazuman.
Venti: The Anemo Archon… Again? Still Weak?
Poor Venti keeps getting dragged through the mud. “Venti is always considered the weakest current archon.” We’ve established this. But why? “Venti’s power is tied to the faith and belief of the people in his domain.” Mondstadt’s laid-back attitude might be nerfing their god.
Perhaps Mondstadters need to believe in Venti harder? Organize a faith rally? Start a Venti fan club? Despite his alleged weakness, Venti has uses. “Venti’s main advantage over Kazuha is his crowd control ability.” Crowd control is Venti’s bread and butter.
He might not be nuking enemies, but he can gather them all up in a swirl of Anemo goodness. This makes them sitting ducks for your DPS characters. Utility is a form of power, too, right? …Right, Venti?
Hu Tao: The Pyro Prankster with a Price
Hu Tao, the director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, is a Pyro DPS with a unique playstyle. “Hu Tao is still worth pulling in Genshin Impact 5.1.” Good to know she’s still relevant in the shifting meta.
Her unique gimmick? HP sacrifice. “When you use this ability, you will sacrifice 30% of your HP for an attack boost.” Risk versus reward! Hu Tao dances on the edge of death, trading health for damage. It’s a high-risk, high-reward playstyle that is both thrilling and potentially terrifying for the faint of heart.
Lisa: The Librarian with Lightning
Lisa, the librarian of the Knights of Favonius, is one of the original starter characters. “Lisa is a 4-Star Electro Catalyst introduced at the beginning of Genshin Impact.” Starter character equals weak? Wrong! “As an off-field or burst DPS, you shouldn’t underestimate Lisa’s potential.” She might be free, but she’s far from feeble.
Collei: The Dendro Darling of
Collei, the Dendro ranger from Sumeru, is a four-star character who’s ive. “Collei is a good character at C0.” C0 meaning Constellation 0, meaning base kit. So, right out of the box, Collei is a solid option.
No need to gamble your Primogems away for constellations; she is good to go from the get-go. Efficient and effective – that’s the Collei way.
Furina: The Hydro Hype Machine
Furina, the Hydro Archon who’s also on the weakest lore-wise list, is “the most popular Genshin Impact character overall.” Popularity and power? A winning combination! “Furina excels as both DPS and due to her versatile kit.” Versatile and popular, but apparently weak lore-wise? Make it make sense.
Archons and Gods: Divine Power Rankings
Archons, the gods of Teyvat, rulers of nations, subjects of endless power debates. Who’s strongest? Who’s weakest? Let’s dive into the celestial squabbling.
Strongest Archon: The Godly Heavyweights
When it comes to power, two names rise to the top:
Zhongli (Prime Edition): The Geo God in His Glory Days
“Zhongli, in his prime, is often considered the strongest due to his immense power and experience.” Prime Zhongli’s name sends shivers down the spines of Abyss mages. We’re talking about the guy who fought in the Archon War, who created Mora.
He literally shaped Liyue. Prime Zhongli is a natural disaster with a penchant for contracts.
Nahida: The Dendro Dynamo of Manipulation (and Knowledge)
Then we have Nahida, the Dendro Archon, youngest of the Seven. But don’t let her age fool you. “Nahida’s potential for manipulation and access to Irminsul is also a strong contender.” Manipulation? Irminsul? Sounds intriguing and slightly terrifying.
Nahida might not throw mountain-sized spears, but her access to Teyvat’s knowledge network makes her a force to be reckoned with. Knowledge is power after all; Nahida has access to that internet.
Weakest Archon: Poor Venti, Still Taking Ls
In the other corner is… Venti. “Venti (Barbatos) is often considered the weakest Archon due to his reliance on the faith of others.” Ouch! Not only does Venti seem weak but he’s reliant on others and couldn’t handle Decarabian alone. Talk about a divine downgrade.
The Archon War: Gods Gone Wild (and Gone Forever)
The Archon War, an epic clash of gods that shaped Teyvat, was brutal. “Both Amos and the bard were casualties, causing deep regret for Barbatos.” Amos and the bard are collateral damage in divine rumble.
Even gods aren’t immune to friendly fire. And Venti regrets it? Aw, poor Venti, adding survivor’s guilt to his list of woes.
The Pyro Archon: Mavuika? Who Now?
The Pyro Archon, fiery ruler of Natlan… her name is Mavuika? “Pyro Archon: Mavuika.” This is news. Is Mavuika a typo? A leak? A fever dream? The internet buzzes with speculation. Is she secretly a pigeon? Will she be voiced by Danny DeVito? Only time will tell.
Fallen Gods: The Divine Demise Toll
Being a god in Teyvat isn’t guaranteed immortality. “Over time, five of The Seven ed away.” Five out of seven dead? That’s a high mortality rate! Archon-ing is dangerous business. Perhaps they should get hazard pay?
Factors Influencing Character Strength: The Nitty-Gritty of Power
Character strength isn’t just base stats and lore power levels, which often are inconsistent. Several factors contribute to a character’s overall effectiveness.
Constellations: Unlocking the Potential (and Your Wallet)
Constellations boost a character’s power. “Going for her constellation lets you see Ayaka being competitive.” Many characters gain significant buffs from constellations, turning good to god-tier characters.
Weapons: Unfortunately, No Relevant ages Found.
Weapons are important. Like, really important. But our content brief forgot to mention them. Oops. Just pretend we said something insightful about weapons here. Five-star weapons are good; four-star weapons are less good but usable; three-star weapons exist.
Build: The Art of Artifacts and Ascensions
Building a character and optimizing artifacts, talents, and ascension levels is crucial for maximizing potential. Some characters are notoriously build-intensive. “Raiden Shogun, Nahida, and Cyno are highlighted as some of the most difficult characters.” Their complexities make building them challenging.
Primogems: The Lifeblood of a Gacha Gamer
Primogems are currency in Genshin Impact. They are the gateway to new characters and weapons. Everyone wants more Primogems. Everyone is perpetually Primogem-starved. Let’s talk about how you can get those gems.
Primogem Acquisition: The Grind is Real (But Rewarding?)
“To get primogems fast in Genshin Impact, focus on completing Spiral Abyss floors, daily commissions, participating in events, and redeeming codes.” Fast Primogems? Is that even real? But these are avenues for Primogem accumulation:
- Spiral Abyss:“This is a great source of
- Primogems, crucial for high stars and clearing floors. Spiral Abyss is the endgame challenge. Conquer the Abyss and you will have Primogems.
- Daily Commissions: Completing daily commissions gives consistent primogem earnings. Dailies are your steady primogem source. Do your dailies. Your future five-stars need it.
- Events: Participate in events for big Primogem rewards. Events provide significant Primogem hauls. Don’t miss them; they are where Hoyoverse offers Primogems (metaphorically).
- Quests: Complete story quests and world quests to earn Primogems. Quests give initial Primogems, especially for new players. Plus, you experience the story, which varies in quality.
- Achievements: Explore Teyvat and complete achievements to get Primogems. Achievements reward exploration. Wander around, find treasures, and hunt for achievements. It’s addictive.
- Redeem Codes: Watch for Genshin Impact codes for Primogems. Redeem codes grant free Primogems. Check social media for these codes.
- Livestream Events: Watch Genshin livestreams for in-game rewards. Livestreams provide free Primogems and sneak peeks. Witness character reveals and community reactions.
- Exploration: Discover new areas and find chests for Primogems. Exploration is rewarding in Teyvat. Get lost, uncover secrets, and earn for your curiosity.
Primogem Costs: The Price of Gacha
What do these Primogems cost in real-world money? To make 90 wishes, you’ll need 14,400 Primogems. That is a large number. This is the “pity” for a five-star character (soft pity at 75 wishes, hard pity at 90). Gacha can be expensive.
There is a “job” that can earn “1000+ Primogems daily.” “The job is tough but nets you 1000+ Primogems each day.” 1000+ Primogems sounds impressive. What is this elusive job? A Genshin streamer? A Hoyoverse employee? Details remain unclear. Let me know if you find out!
You now have insights into Genshin Impact character strength, Archon rankings, and elusive Primogems. Travelers, build dream teams, seek characters (responsibly!), and may your gacha luck favor you. Even “weak” characters can be enjoyable… except for 36-starring the Spiral Abyss. Stick to Neuvillette and Zhongli then.
