2.7 Tier List and the Best Characters as of June 2022 | Genshin Impact

Here's Game8's Genshin Impact Character Tier List for Version 2.7 in June 2022. See the best 5-Star and 4-Star characters, the best Main DPS, Sub-DPS, and Support characters, and C0 rankings here. We update this guide daily so be sure to check out the latest changes with 2.7 Tier List!

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Tier List Criteria and Notes

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Tier List Overview Criteria

	・Characters that perform above and beyond others in their respective roles. ・Characters that easily become core party members.
	・Characters with high performance in their respective roles, but don't push the limits in terms of Talents and Constellations.
	・Characters with solid performance in their respective roles. ・Characters that shine in specific party compositions.
	・Functional characters that will be quickly replaced due to their talents, stats, etc.
	・Characters with limited combat utility.

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Polls have been reset for Version 2.7.

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Version 2.6 Poll Results

1st	Raiden (2811 Votes)
2nd	Kazuha (1606 Votes)
3rd	Ayaka (1191 Votes)

Results are in for the Version 2.6 polls! Raiden Shogun is eternal, as she sits on the throne for the second patch in a row, at a whopping 2811 votes!

Previous Versions Poll Results

Previous Poll Results

Version 2.5	1st	Raiden (2983 Votes)
	2nd	Kazuha (1190 Votes)
	3rd	Hu Tao (660 Votes)
Version 2.4	1st	Kazuha (3668 Votes)
	2nd	Raiden (1290 Votes)
	3rd	Zhongli (1265 Votes)

Tier List Latest Updates

Tier List Changes (June 21)

Date	Character	Tier List Changes
06/21	Shinobu	Added to Main Tier List: • Sub-DPS: A C4 • Support: A C2 Added to C0 Tier List: • Sub-DPS: C • Support: B Added to C6 Tier List: • Sub-DPS: B • Support: A
6/16	Yelan	Main Tier List Changes • Main DPS: S C0
6/14	Multiple Characters	Main DPS Tier List Changes: • Added Chongyun • Removed Mona Sub DPS Tier List Changes: • Added Xinyan • Removed Shenhe, Childe, and Sara Support Tier List Changes: • Added Klee, Lisa, and Yanfei • Removed Ayato

Previous Changes

Update Date	Character	Summary
05/31	Yelan	Main Tier List • Sub-DPS: SS C0 • Support: B C0 C0 Tier List • Sub-DPS: SS • Support: B C6 Tier List • Sub-DPS: SS • Support: A
04/04	Yae Miko	Main Tier List • Sub-DPS: S1 -> A1 C0 Tier List • Sub-DPS: S8 -> A3 C6 Tier List • Sub-DPS: SS6 -> S8
03/30	Ayato	Main Tier List • Main DPS: SS C2 • Sub-DPS: S C0 • Support: B C0 C0 Tier List • Main DPS: S • Sub-DPS: S • Support: B C6 Tier List • Main DPS: SS • Sub-DPS: S • Support: S
02/22	Overall Changes	Main Tier List Support • Jean: A -> S • Kokomi: A -> S • Gorou: S -> A • Sara: S -> A C0 Tier List Sub-DPS • Yae Miko: A -> S Support • Kokomi: A -> S • Jean: A -> S • Sucrose: B -> A • Shenhe: B -> A C6 Tier List Support • Kokomi: A -> S
02/16	Yae Miko	Main Tier List • Main DPS: A Tier at C2 • Sub-DPS: S Tier at C2 C0 Tier List • Main DPS: B Tier • Sub-DPS: A Tier C6 Tier List • Main DPS: A Tier • Sub-DPS: SS Tier

Featured Characters in Version 2.7

Genshin Impact Version 2.7
Release Date	May 31, 2022

Yelan and Kuki Shinobu have been shown in Genshin Impact's official socia media accounts. They have also been confirmed for release in the Version 2.7 Update during the latest livestream.

Phase 2 Featured Characters

Character	Element	Weapon
Shinobu (4★)	Electro	Sword
Itto (5★)	Geo	Claymore

Kuki Shinobu is now available in Itto's first rerun banner during the second phase of the Version 2.7 Update.

2.7 Release Date and Patch Notes

Upcoming Characters in Version 2.8

Genshin Impact Version 2.8
Release Date	July 13, 2022

There are currently no details as to what's to come in Version 2.8, we'll most likely learn more once the Livestream becomes available. We'll update this section when we get more details.

Version 2.8 Featured Characters

Character	Element	Weapon
Heizou (TBD)	Anemo	TBD

Shikanoin Heizou has been teased on Genshin Impact's official social media accounts, hinting that he'll be released in the Genshin Impact 2.8 Update.

2.8 Release Date and Patch Notes

Best DPS Characters in Genshin

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SS Rank DPS Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Ayaka	Weapon	Artifact
	Mistsplitter Reforged	Blizzard Strayer x4
・Infuses Cryo element in Normal and Charged Attacks after sprinting. ・Increases Normal and Charged ATK DMG After Skill. ・C6 increases Charged Attack DMG by 298%.
Hu Tao	Weapon	Artifact
	Staff of Homa	Crimson Witch of Flames x4
・Deals large amounts of Pyro DMG with her Elemental Skill and Charged Attacks. ・Elemental Skill infused Normal and Charged Attacks with Pyro and increase damage at the cost of sacrificing some of her HP. ・C1 lets you spam Charged Attacks without consuming Stamina.
Ganyu	Weapon	Artifact
	Amos' Bow	Wanderer's Troupe x4
・Level 2 Charged Shot is great vs mobs of enemies. ・Using her Charged Shot after her Elemental Burst creates a high damage skill combo. ・C6 removes the charge up for her Charged Shot after her Elemental Skill.
Itto	Weapon	Artifact
	Redhorn Stonethresher	Husk of Opulent Dreams x4
・High Crit Rate and Charged Attack damage. ・Elemental Skill can taunt enemies. ・Elemental Burst increases overall DPS.
Ayato	Weapon	Artifact
	Haran Geppaku Futsu	Heart of Depth x4
・Damage and range of Normal Attacks are increased after using Elemental Skill. ・Increases Normal Attack damage of characters inside AoE of Elemental Burst. ・Max HP and damage output increase at C2.
Raiden	Weapon	Artifact
	Engulfing Lightning	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Deals high Electro DMG. ・Increases team's Elemental Burst DMG. ・Flexible because of the weapon switch during the Elemental Burst.

S Rank DPS Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Xiao	Weapon	Artifact
	Staff of Homa	Viridescent Venerer x2 Gladiator's Finale x2
・Elemental Burst increases overall DPS. ・Normal Attacks and Elemental Skill set up high DMG combos. ・Easily fights in midair against aerial enemies.
Tartaglia	Weapon	Artifact
	Thundering Pulse	Heart of Depth x4
・Deals large amounts of damage in Melee Mode. ・Gets insanely strong at full constellation. ・Switches from Bow to dual blades.
Eula	Weapon	Artifact
	Song of Broken Pines	Pale Flame x4
・Elemental Burst can deal lots of damage especially when paired with Pyro for Melt reactions ・ Consuming 2 stacks from Elemental Skill debuffs enemies and raises DPS output
Yelan	Weapon	Artifact
	Aqua Simulacra	Heart of Depth x2 Tenacity of the Millelith x2
・Overall damage is increased and applies Hydro to attacks when Elemental Burst is used. ・Elemental Skill increases mobility and can target multiple enemies even when far apart.
Yoimiya	Weapon	Artifact
	Thundering Pulse	Shimenawa's Reminiscence x4
・Elemental Skill infuses normal attacks with Pyro. ・Even without her Elemental Skill, Yoimiya can deal high Pyro DMG with her Charged Attacks. ・More constellation levels will increase damage output.

A Rank DPS Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Yanfei	Weapon	Artifact
	Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds	Crimson Witch of Flames x4
・Strong Charged attacks. ・With Scarlet Seals her damage and range increases.
Klee	Weapon	Artifact
	Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds	Crimson Witch of Flames x4
・Attacks primarily with wide-range damage, cleaning up swaths of foes. ・Powerful explosive attacks allow her to take advantage of Elemental Reactions.
Diluc	Weapon	Artifact
	Redhorn Stonethresher	Crimson Witch of Flames x2 Gladiator's Finale x2
・Pyro Element meshes well with the claymore for heavy firepower ・Elemental Skill has a short cooldown time. ・Elemental Burst is powerful with a wide range.
Ningguang	Weapon	Artifact
	Memory of Dust	Gladiator's Finale x2 Archaic Petra x2
・High single target DMG. ・C1 Attacks Deal AoE DMG ・Jade Screen blocks projectiles and grants buffs.
Noelle	Weapon	Artifact
	Redhorn Stonethresher	Husk of Opulent Dreams x4
・Balances ATK and DEF stats for great sustain DMG. ・Elemental Burst boots DMG. ・C6 further boosts DMG based on DEF
Kokomi	Weapon	Artifact
	Everlasting Moonglow	Ocean-Hued Clam x4
・Damage and Heals are dependent on HP. ・Use to deal Hydro DMG. ・Weapons and artifacts that raise Crit Rate or Crit Damage are not recommended.

B Rank DPS Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Keqing	Weapon	Artifact
	Mistsplitter Reforged	Gladiator's Finale x2 Thundering Fury x2
・Powerful AoE attacks and Elemental Reactions. ・Can easily attack the weak point of enemies.
Fischl	Weapon	Artifact
	Thundering Pulse	Thundering Fury x2 Gladiator's Finale x2
・Constant DMG from Normal attacks and Oz. ・Easy to set up Elemental Reactions with. ・Constellations boost Oz's up time and DMG.
Razor	Weapon	Artifact
	Song of Broken Pines	Gladiator's Finale x4
・Uses his burst to increase his damage output greatly. ・High damage from the combination of claymore and melee attacks.
Qiqi	Weapon	Artifact
	Aquila Favonia	Ocean-Hued Clam x4
・DPS whose main source of damage is Physical Damage. ・Pair with Electro character to trigger Superconduct and deal AoE Cryo damage and lower enemy defense.
Kaeya	Weapon	Artifact
	Mistsplitter Reforged	Blizzard Strayer x4
・Constantly freezes enemies. ・Good at clearing mobs of enemies. ・Good alternative if no other choice for Cryo Main DPS.

C Rank DPS Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Rosaria	Weapon	Artifact
	Staff of Homa	Pale Flame x2 Bloodstained Chivalry x2
・Can deal decent amounts of Physical DMG. ・Her Elemental Skill teleports her behind enemies and raises her CRIT Rate. ・At C6, she also lowers enemies' Physical RES by -20%.
Xinyan	Weapon	Artifact
	Redhorn Stonethresher	Pale Flame x2 Bloodstained Chivalry x2
・Great against multiple enemies. ・Burst increases Physical DMG. ・Can increase Physical DMG with Constellations.
Beidou	Weapon	Artifact
	Skyward Pride	Gladiator's Finale x2 Thundering Fury x2
・Counter stance and shield provide great defense and offense. . ・C1 Increases reliability of Beidou's shield.
Yun Jin	Weapon	Artifact
	Vortex Vanquisher	Retracing Bolide x4
・Holding Elemental Skill can deal large Geo damage. ・Elemental Burst can buff normal attack damage.
Chongyun	Weapon	Artifact
	Skyward Pride	Blizzard Strayer x2 Noblesse Oblige x2
・Elemental Skill changes melee attacks to the Cryo Element, allowing for easy Elemental Reaction setup. ・Constellations further boost Elemental Skill DMG.
Aloy	Weapon	Artifact
	Thundering Pulse	Blizzard Strayer x4
・Deals high Cryo DMG. ・Can increase own ATK DMG with Elemental Skill.

Best Sub DPS Characters in Genshin

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SS Rank Sub-DPS Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Raiden	Weapon	Artifact
	Engulfing Lightning	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Deals high Electro DMG. ・Can set up Electro reactions with her Elemental Skill.
Xingqiu	Weapon	Artifact
	Sacrificial Sword	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Elemental Burst and Skill provides DMG reduction as well as Elemental Reaction Triggers. ・High Recharge Rate on Elemental Skill keeps Rainsword uptime high.
Kazuha	Weapon	Artifact
	Freedom-Sworn	Viridescent Venerer x4
・Can pull and stun enemies to make them easier to hit and burst down. ・Burst increases Elemental Damage in an area.
Yelan	Weapon	Artifact
	Aqua Simulacra	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Sub-DPS character that can easily apply the Hydro element. ・Elemental Skill can deal a lot of damage. ・Powerful Elemental Burst that can be used to set up and trigger Elemental Reactions.
Xiangling	Weapon	Artifact
	Engulfing Lightning	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Can inflict multiple instances of Pyro DMG with Elemental Skill and Burst. ・Elemental burst persists on Main DPS. ・Best paired with other Pyro units.
Ayaka	Weapon	Artifact
	Mistsplitter Reforged	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Provides Cryo application through Special Sprint and Elemental Skill. ・Elemental Skill decently covers a wide area. ・C2 improves Elemental Burst.

S Rank Sub-DPS Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Fischl	Weapon	Artifact
	Polar Star	Tenacity of the Millelith x4
・Oz stays on the field to deal continuous Electro DMG. ・Skill and Burst keep Oz uptime high. ・C6 further increases Oz's DMG based on Fish's ATK and uptime.
Yae Miko	Weapon	Artifact
	Kagura's Verity	Thundering Fury x2 Gladiator's Finale x2
・Elemental Skill deals Electro over time making it a good starting point for Elemental Reactions. ・Having Yae Miko at C2 increases the damage and range of her Elemental Skill.
Venti	Weapon	Artifact
	Elegy for the End	Viridescent Venerer x4
・Powerful crowd control from Elemental Burst. ・High energy recharge rate. ・Constellations reduce enemy elemental resistances.
Ganyu	Weapon	Artifact
	Elegy for the End	Noblesse Oblige x4
・All Skills have an AoE effect great against mobs of enemies. ・Elemental Skill provides a decoy to reduce aggro. ・ With high Energy Recharge her Elemental Burst is almost always up.
Albedo	Weapon	Artifact
	Cinnabar Spindle	Husk of Opulent Dreams x4
・Persisting AoE Elemental Skill ・Elemental Burst deals multiple damage instances ・Elemental Burst Damage Increases at C2
Mona	Weapon	Artifact
	The Widsith	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Elemental Skill can provide crowd control to support Main DPS. ・Elemental Burst massively amplifies Vaporize DMG. ・C1 increases Elemental Reaction DMG further.
Beidou	Weapon	Artifact
	Katsuragikiri Nagamasa	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Can aim for continuous Electro DMG. ・Burst works great when surrounded by enemies. ・At C4, she gets additional Electro DMG, increasing her Bursts as well.

A Rank Sub-DPS Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Ayato	Weapon	Artifact
	Haran Geppaku Futsu	Heart of Depth x4
・Elemental Burst is a good starting point for Elemental Reactions. ・Duration of Elemental Burst is long so you can activate it just after 2s of it ending. ・Elemental Burst also deals Hydro DMG and buff Normal Attack DMG.
Sucrose	Weapon	Artifact
	The Widsith	Viridescent Venerer x4
・Can group up enemies with Elemental Burst. ・Elemental Burst makes multiple swirl and elemental reaction triggers
Rosaria	Weapon	Artifact
	The Catch	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Continuously inflicts Cryo DMG with her burst. ・Burst is great for AoE DMG. ・At C2, the duration of her Burst is increased. ・Easily sets up Melt reactions when combined with Pyro characters.
Zhongli	Weapon	Artifact
	Staff of Homa	Archaic Petra x2 Noblesse Oblige x2
・High Attack Elemental Recharge and Burst DMG. ・Shields support Main DPS and is strong against Geo enemies. ・Powerful crowd control via Petrify from Elemental Burst.
Shinobu	Weapon	Artifact
	Freedom-Sworn	Thundering Fury x4
・Provides consistent Electro DMG every 1.5s. ・Best suited for Superconduct and Electro-Charged teams. ・C4 Increases her off-field DMG.
Kokomi	Weapon	Artifact
	Everlasting Moonglow	Ocean-Hued Clam x4
・Damage can be increased with more HP. ・Attacks are imbued with Hydro. ・Weapons and artifacts that raise Crit Rate or Crit Damage are not recommended.
Kaeya	Weapon	Artifact
	Mistsplitter Reforged	Blizzard Strayer x4
・Low Elemental Skill cooldown. ・Elemental Skill will persist on Main DPS. ・Great Sub-DPS for a Cryo Main DPS team.

B Rank Sub-DPS Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Jean	Weapon	Artifact
	Primordial Jade Cutter	Viridescent Venerer x2 Gladiator's Finale x2
・Elemental skill is effective against multiple enemies. ・Elemental Skill has a large AoE and provides heals. ・C2 Increases party mobility and ATK speed.
Chongyun	Weapon	Artifact
	Luxurious Sea-Lord	Noblesse Oblige x2 Blizzard Strayer x2
・Elemental Skill changes melee attacks to the Cryo Element, allowing for easy Elemental Reaction setup. ・Constellations further boost Elemental Skill DMG.
Xinyan	Weapon	Artifact
	Sacrificial Greatsword	Noblesse Oblige x2 Pale Flame x2
・Elemental Skill can deal Pyro DMG over time when it hits a certain amount of enemies. ・C2 guarantees a CRIT Hit from using Xinyan's Elemental Burst.

C Rank Sub-DPS Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Lisa	Weapon	Artifact
	The Widsith	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Elemental Skill and Burst have wide AoE. ・C2 provides DEF buff and makes her debuff easier to apply.
Sayu	Weapon	Artifact
	Katsuragikiri Nagamasa	Viridescent Venerer x4
・Since the Elemental Burst is continous, it is easy to keep triggering Elemental reactions. ・Elemental Skill is easy to use.
Thoma	Weapon	Artifact
	Staff of Homa	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Elemental Burst deals a lot of Pyro damage. ・C2 increases the duration of his Elemental Burst.
Traveler (Anemo)	Weapon	Artifact
	Freedom-Sworn	Viridescent Venerer x4
・Provides AoE crowd control with elemental Skill and Burst. ・High Elemental SKill Recharge Rate.
Amber	Weapon	Artifact
	Elegy for the End	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Can apply AoE Pyro with Burst. ・Use Elemental Skill to taunt enemies away from Main DPS. ・C6 Constellation provides party-wide buffs with Elemental Burst.
Traveler (Geo)	Weapon	Artifact
	Skyward Blade	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・High Elemental Skill DMG. ・Can block enemies with Elemental Skill and Burst. ・C4 increases Elemental Burst Recharge Rate.

Best Support Characters in Genshin

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SS Rank Support Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Bennett	Weapon	Artifact
	Skyward Blade	Maiden Beloved x4
・Elemental Burst provides heals, ATK Buffs, and Pyro infusion. ・High Elemental Recharge Rate. ・C1 Increases Elemental Burst utility.
Kazuha	Weapon	Artifact
	Freedom-Sworn	Viridescent Venerer x4
・Great at crowd controlling enemies. ・Burst increases Elemental Mastery in an area.
Zhongli	Weapon	Artifact
	Favonius Lance	Noblesse Oblige x4
・Can quickly deploy shields and petrify enemies. ・C2 provides shields in Co-op via Elemental Burst.
Raiden	Weapon	Artifact
	Engulfing Lightning	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Increases the team's DMG and Energy Recharge. ・Increases the team's Elemental Burst DMG. ・Lets you easily set up Electro reactions.
Yelan	Weapon	Artifact
	Aqua Simulacra	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Elemental Burst can be used to buff characters and also as start of Elemental Reactions. ・Combo with Main DPS normal attacks to increase overall damage.
Kokomi	Weapon	Artifact
	Everlasting Moonglow	Tenacity of the Millelith x4
・Multiple ways to heal. ・Stamina consumption while swimming is decreased.
Mona	Weapon	Artifact
	Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers	Noblesse Oblige x4
・Elemental Burst debuffs enemies. ・Elemental burst also provides crowd control for small enemies. ・Decoy can kite enemies.

S Rank Support Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Diona	Weapon	Artifact
	Sacrificial Bow	Maiden Beloved x4
・Constantly provides shields and heals. ・C1 increases Elemental Burst Recharge Rate ・Buffs shielded character's DMG at C6.
Jean	Weapon	Artifact
	Skyward Blade	Maiden Beloved x4
・Elemental Skill and Charge attack can crowd control enemies. ・Elemental Burst acts as a burst AoE heal. ・C6 provides DMG Reduction for Elemental Burst.
Sucrose	Weapon	Artifact
	Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers	Viridescent Venerer x4
・Elemental Burst provides crowd control. ・Can lower enemy elemental resistances. ・Constellations provide more charges for her Elemental Skill.
Gorou	Weapon	Artifact
	Elegy for the End	Husk of Opulent Dreams x4
・Great Geo Support that provides Geo DMG, shields, and buffs. ・Using Elemental Burst at C4 will heal active characters within its AoE.
Shenhe	Weapon	Artifact
	Calamity Queller	Noblesse Oblige x4
・Buffs attacks with Elemental Skill. ・Can decrease enemies' physical defense. ・Provides constant Cryo damage with Elemental Burst.
Yun Jin	Weapon	Artifact
	Engulfing Lightning	Husk of Opulent Dreams x2 Emblem of Severed Fate x2
・Boosts normal attack damage with Elemental Burst. ・Normal attack damage buff increases when in party with different elements.
Venti	Weapon	Artifact
	Elegy for the End	Viridescent Venerer x4
・Provides strong consistent crowd control. ・Elemental Skill can be uses to dodge attacks and crowd control small enemies.
Sara	Weapon	Artifact
	Skyward Harp	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Increases party members' ATK.

A Rank Support Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Sayu	Weapon	Artifact
	Wolf's Gravestone	Viridescent Venerer x4
・Recovers HP with her Elemental Burst. ・Restores HP when Elemental Reactions occur. ・The amount of HP recovered can be increased with Elemental Mastery.
Qiqi	Weapon	Artifact
	Skyward Blade	Maiden Beloved x4
・Easy-to-use melee attack sets her apart. ・Cryo attacks can create Elemental Reactions to freeze enemies' movement. ・Skills are easy to use together with other characters.
Barbara	Weapon	Artifact
	Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers	Maiden Beloved x4
・Boasts top-class healing abilities. ・At Constellation Level 6, gains the ability to revive downed teammates to 100% health.
Traveler (Electro)	Weapon	Artifact
	Skyward Blade	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Elemental Skill helps in filling up energy. ・Elemental Skill also increases Energy Recharge. ・C2 decreases enemies' Electro RES Elemental Burst.
Shinobu	Weapon	Artifact
	Freedom-Sworn	Tenacity of the Millelith x4
・Healing deals DMG to enemies and has a short cooldown.

B Rank Support Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Chongyun	Weapon	Artifact
	Wolf's Gravestone	Noblesse Oblige x4
・Elemental Skill increases ATK Speed and provides Cryo DMG infusion for melee characters. ・High Recharge Rate makes Elemental Skill application constant.
Rosaria	Weapon	Artifact
	Favonius Lance	Noblesse Oblige x4
・Her Burst increases CRIT Rate for all party members by 15% of Rosaria's CRIT Rate. ・Aim to make Rosaria's CRIT Rate 100%. ・At C6, she decreases enemy Physical RES by -20%, a very strong debuffer for Physical DMG mains!
Thoma	Weapon	Artifact
	Staff of Homa	Emblem of Severed Fate x2 Tenacity of the Millelith x2
・Ideal for the support role to give shields against Pyro element. ・C6 boosts DPS of all characters shielded with his Elemental Skill.
Xinyan	Weapon	Artifact
	Sacrificial Greatsword	Retracing Bolide x2 Tenacity of the Millelith x2
・Elemental Skill provides shield and Pyro DMG. ・Shield provides Physical DMG Buff.
Lisa	Weapon	Artifact
	Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Lowers enemy DEF by 15% from passive talent. ・Excellent at cleaning up small enemies.
Albedo	Weapon	Artifact
	Cinnabar Spindle	Tenacity of the Millelith x4
・Constant shields via Crystallize Reactions. ・Elemental Skill can support Bow and Catalyst users ・C6 boosts party DMG within Elemental SKill AoE.
Klee	Weapon	Artifact
	Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・Reduces enemy defense by 23% when using a skill at C2 . ・At C6 Klee's Burst grants party wide energy recharge and Pyro DMG Bonus.

C Rank Support Characters

Character	Assumed Build
Xingqiu	Weapon	Artifact
	Sacrificial Sword	Noblesse Oblige x4
・Rainswords provide DMG reduction, Heals based on Xinqiu's Max hp and DMG. ・High Elemental Recharge ensures constant uptime on Rainswords.
Noelle	Weapon	Artifact
	Redhorn Stonethresher	Husk of Opulent Dreams x4
・Elemental Skill shields and provides Heals. ・Shield can activate as emergency defense even when not on the field.
Traveler (Geo)	Weapon	Artifact
	Skyward Blade	Emblem of Severed Fate x4
・C1 increases Elemental Burst Crit Rate. ・Provides shields via Crystallize reactions.
Ningguang	Weapon	Artifact
	Memory of Dust	Archaic Petra x4
・Jade Screen provides Geo DMG buff when passing through. ・C4 adds AoE defense buff to Jade Screen
Yanfei	Weapon	Artifact
	Prototype Amber	Tenacity of the Millelith x2 Emblem of Severed Fate x2
・Provides a chunk of healing from the Prototype Amber catalyst. ・A good alternative if you want a Pyro Shielder that won't trigger unnecessary reactions.

Exploration Tier List

Tier List Summary

Best Exploration Characters In-Depth

Best Exploration Characters In-Depth

Character	Element	Rarity	Weapon
Venti	Anemo (Wind)	★5	Bow
	・Can fly upwards with Elemental Skill. ・Can reduce stamina consumed when gliding.
Mona	Hydro (Water)	★5	Catalyst
	・Can sprint across water allowing for unimpeded crossing.
Yanfei	Pyro (Fire)	★4	Catalyst
	・Using Yanfei will show the exact location of all nearby Liyue Specialty items. ・She can also be used to mine with her Charged Attack. ・Catalyst user: Can quickly apply Pyro.
Klee	Pyro (Fire)	★5	Catalyst
	・Using Klee will show the exact location of all nearby Mondstadt Specialty items. ・She can also be used to mine with her normal attacks.
Xiao	(Anemo)	★5	Polearm
	・Consumes less Stamina while climbing using Passive Talent. ・Elemental Skill can be used to dash across gaps and reach elevated areas faster.
Albedo	(Geo)	★5	Sword
	・Elemental Skill can be used to reach elevated areas quicker.
Kazuha	(Anemo)	★5	Sword
	・Jump high with Elemental Skill. ・Passive allows sprinting for longer with a decreased stamina consumption.

Tier List Criteria

DPS Rating Criteria

High Damage From All Sources

Characters with high damage from Normal and Charged Attacks, Elemental Skill and Burst. Talents and Constellations should also further improve overall damage output. Also effective against Bosses and Elite enemies as well as groups of smaller enemies.

Sub-DPS Rating Criteria

High Skill and Burst Damage, and Energy Recharged are of High Value

Sub attackers should have high damaging skills and bursts that can be refreshed quickly with high energy recharge.

Various Ways to Apply Elements

Sub-DPS should be able to apply elemental statues to enemies in various ways either due to effects of their skills and burst or through certain conditions set by their Talents and Constellations.

Vaporize and Melt are Prioritized

Due to Vaporize and Melt having the higher potential damage of all the reactions, Pyro, Cryo and Hydro characters are valued highly as Sub-DPS.

Support Rating Criteria

Shields, Heals and Buffs are Highly Valued

Characters that can effectively apply shields for defense, buff stats or provide heals are valued as Support characters.

Support Effectiveness and Criteria is also Taken into Account.

The difficulty of use, and amounts of buffs and heals based on a characters constellations and talents are all taken into consideration when rating characters.

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