5.3 Genshin Impact Tier List and Best Character Rankings
Welcome to our comprehensive Genshin Impact Tier List, where we break down the best characters to help you conquer Teyvat's toughest challenges. Whether you're assembling a powerful team for Spiral Abyss or just exploring the world, this guide will rank each character based on their performance in various roles, including Main DPS, Sub DPS and support.
Genshin Impact 5.3 Tier List
Our Tier List for Genshin Impact organises characters into 3 roles. A Main DPS, Sub DPS and Support. Click their icons to open a characters build guide!
Some characters rank in our Tier List multiple times where they can fit multiple roles, for example Raiden Shogun who can be a Main DPS, Sub DPS and Support. Many support characters do have the ability to provide off-field damage or apply an element however if there is a significant difference then they have been omitted.
| Main DPS | Sub DPS | Support | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S+ | Alhaitham Arlecchino Mavuika Neuvillette | Furina Mavuika Nahida Raiden Shogun Xiangling Xingqiu Yelan | Bennett Furina Kaedehara Kazuha Nahida Xilonen Zhongli |
| S | Chasca Clorinde Gaming Hu Tao Kamisato Ayaka Kinich Lyney Mualani Navia Raiden Shogun | Chiori Emilie Fischl Nilou | Baizhu Chevreuse Citlali Faruzan Jean Kuki Shinobu Mona Raiden Shogun Sangonomiya Kokomi Xianyun |
| A | Cyno Diluc Ganyu Kamisato Ayato Tartaglia Wanderer Wriothesley Xiao | Dendro Traveler Ororon Rosaria Venti Yae Miko | Charlotte Kujou Sara Layla Shenhe Sucrose Yaoyao Yun Jin |
| B | Arataki Itto Eula Keqing Noelle Sethos Tighnari Yanfei Yoimiya | Albedo Collei Kachina Lynette Pyro Traveler | Barbara Diona Gorou Kirara Mika Sayu Thoma |
| C | Freminet Kaveh Klee Ningguang Shikanoin Heizou | Beidou Chongyun Kaeya Lisa | Candace Dehya Dori Electro Traveler Noelle Qiqi Sigewinne |
| D | Aloy Razor Xinyan | Amber Anemo Traveler Geo Traveler Hydro Traveler | Xinyan |
Tier lists can be great for showing a rough estimate of a character's performance relative to other characters in their role. Please know that every character in Genshin Impact is viable regardless of their ranking and can clear all content with enough investment. Make sure to pick the character you like and want over the character that performs better!
Genshin Impact 5.3 Tier List Changes and Additions
Below are the most recent changes to our tier list which is the changes in patch 5.3 with the release of Mavuika, Citlali, Lan Yan and Pyro Traveler. With it being the start of the patch, make sure to check back later for any further changes as the meta evolves.
| Character | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Mavuika | Mavuika is the Pyro Archon and an incredibly poweful character. Currently the strongest DPS in the game while often also being an upgrade over Xiangling in many situations has more than earned herself the highest rank possible. |
| Citlali | Citlali brings offensive benefits in the form of both Pyro and Hydro RES as well as being very easy to build. Citlali however falls short in terms of Cryo application as well as relatively weak shields for a 5-Star character. Citlali is still an upgrade however in a selection of older teams and overall a great character. |
| Lan Yan | Not yet Available until Lantern Rite / Second Half banners. |
| Pyro Traveler | The Pyro Traveler is finally here and after patches of build-up for their Ancient Name their new element is... nothing amazing. The most frustrating part being that the Pyro Traveler has good constellations, in the form of exclusive cons only used for a boss fight that would have made them a decent character. As it stands, the Pyro Traveler mainly exists like Kachina to be off-field and to hold Scroll. |
| Patch 5.3 General | Patch 5.3 does not provide any new artifact sets or units who significantly buff older characters moreso than newer characters to the point that their overall ranking has increased. That being said, with the game finally having new shielders the value of Zhongli may have decreased with Citlali being a more offensive option and Lan Yan providing better RES and role compression although the significance of this needs to be seen and reviewed through the patch. |
Tier List Explanations and Ranking Criteria
Our Tier List for Genshin Impact groups characters as either a Main DPS, Sub DPS or a support.
- Main DPS: A character who spends the majority of their time on-field in the team to deal massive damage.
- Sub DPS: Characters that have good elemental application to create Elemental Reactions for the team or deal high amounts of damage while off-field.
- Support: Healers, Shielders and buffers. These characters may also deal some damage while off-field but their value lies in the supportive utility they give the party.
Characters are then ranked in their respective role based on D to S+ rankings based on their damage, ease of play, elemental application, buffs they provide to the team and how widely used they are.
Characters in the same tier are simply in alphabetical order and generally speaking it is pointless to compare characters in the same tier due to them rarely overlapping directly in roles and having different elements that allow them to be more or less suitable based on the fight.
Changelog
- 02 Jan. 2025: Updated for 5.3.
- 12 Dec. 2024: Added Tier List.
Shikhu (Discord - Shikhu) is an avid Genshin Impact player who has been exploring Teyvat since the game has launched. He has experienced all the game has to offer from building his favorite characters, exploring the world to clearing Spiral Abyss each rotation. His favorite character being his C6 Furina.