Genshin Impact Tier List: Best 4-Star Characters in the Game

Published 11/22/2022, 8:45 AM EST

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Genshin Impact exists as one of the best gacha games in the community. From fantasy adventures to an engrossing storyline, the video game becomes a generation-defining game. Notably, characters play a vital role in the game. For this reason, here is a tier list showcasing all 4-star characters in the video game.

Genshin Impact was released back in 2020. Brought forward by miHoYo, the game took the action-adventure role-playing genre to a level never seen before. Chiefly, the characters and the storyline became the crux of the fan’s love. With regular additions and re-runs of character banners, the game keeps a dynamic atmosphere. So, let’s see which 4-star characters get placed in respective tiers.

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Genshin Impact 4-star characters tier-list

Why are Genshin Impact characters so vital in the game? Being a role-playing game, Genshin Impact closely revolves around the powers of the character. From the very start, the player who is referred to as The Traveller gets a choice between two characters. Hereby, this defines the importance of characters in the respective video game.

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Another reason could be the elements. Chiefly, these game carries elements; Cryo, Hydro, Geo, Anemo, Pyro, Electro, and Dendro. Also, The Traveller (player) gets a choice between a Dendro and Anemo character. But the game being utterly dynamic keeps introducing or re-running characters for players to claim. So, here’s a list that one should relate to while using the prestigious Primogens to claim characters.

Here’s a table of the 4-star character tier list:

Tier Character
SSBennett, Fischl, Xiangling, Xingqiu
SBeidou, Diona, Shikanoin Heizou, Sucrose
ABarbara, Candace, Collei, Gorou, Kaeya, Kujou Sara, Kuki Shinobu, Layla, Ningguang, Noelle, Razor, Rosaria, Yanfei, Yun Jin
BChongyun, Dori, Lisa, Sayu, Thoma
CAmber, Xinyan

After closely referring to the organization GameWith tiers, here’s a brief knowledge of the characters, keep following the article:

SS-Tier

Bennett

Coming in as a 4-star Pyro, Bennett brings with him high levels of DMG. Moreover, he is a sword-wielder who can cause damage with his varied talents. Chiefly, he can be used as a support or a sub-DPS, which will give him and his party members a huge damage advantage. Through his Elemental Burst, Fantastic Voyage, he can increase the HP levels of his party members. Also, if the health is above 70%, his powers can give ATK bonus.

Fischl

Belonging to the Mondstadt region, Fischl got introduced as an Electro character. With the power of a bow, her aim the enemy can hardly miss. Moreover, the character could be used for a support role by the player. Notably, she can summon Oz, a night raven, which can deal Electro DMG to the enemies. As per her Elemental Skill (Nightrider) and Elemental Burst (Midnight Phantasmagoria), she can deal Electro DMG by lighting.

Xiangling

Xiangling is a Pyro character that wields a polearm. Moreover, she carries the ability to play the role of the main DPS. However, some take her as a more efficient sub-DPS. Apart from spear strikes, she can summon a Pyronado that whirls through the enemies, causing Pyro DMG.

Xingqiu

Versatility is pivotal in Genshin Impact. Hence, Xingqiu comes in as an off-field DPS and Hydro contributor. Through his qualities, he can fit into almost every team composition. The sword wielder’s Hydro DMG makes him a versatile pick to increase the efficiency of ATK in the team composition.

S-Tier

Beidou

The Claymore holder, Beidou majorly plays the role of an off-field sub-DPS. She facilitates a 250% Absorption Efficiency of Electro DMG. Moreover, her Elemental Burst (Stormbreaker) carries the power to decrease DMG taken. Hence, with the party, she can deliver some great defense and more on-field time.

Diona

In the extensive ability-laden game, one surely needs a healer. Well, bingo! Because Diona (Cryo) serves the team both as a shielder and as a healer. Thus, making her a perfect pick for a support role. While dealing high AoE Cryo DMG, she creates a shield and both, regenerates the HP of team members, and facilitates a 250% Cryo DMG absorption efficiency.

Shikanoin Heizou

Shikanoin Heizou is an Anemo character who has the prowess of a Catalyst. Moreover, his Elemental Burst (Windmuster Kick) becomes an efficient ability. Why? Because the particular ability can cause respective Pyro, Hydro, Cryo, or Electro damage, whichever the enemies is affected with.

Sucrose

When in need, Sucrose can utilize her trait of being an Anemo, and cause Swirl action on the enemies. The Swirl action can make the Cryo, Hydro, Pyro, or Electro damage travel toward the enemies. Thus, dealing with huge DMG. This Catalyst player’s Elemental Burst (Forbidden Creation – Isomer 75 / Type II), which causes enemies Anemo DMG, makes her a good sub-DPS character.

A-Tier

Barbara

This Catalyst-wielder stands as one of the most coveted characters in the game. The reason is simple, in an intensive battle she provided significant healing causing rapid health generation. Being a Hydro healer, she can even revive teammates when one gets her constellation up to the mark.

Candace

With an efficient build, she can undoubtedly be used as the main DPS. However, many get impressed by her shielding prowess and give her a sub-DPS role. Being a Hydro-polearm, her Elemental Skill (Sacred Rite: Heron’s Sanctum) can let her absorb Hydro DMG with a 250% efficiency. Moreover, her Elemental Burst (Sacred Rite: Wagtail’s Tide) sends Hydro waves, causing AoE Hydro DMG.

Collei

Colleii is popularly known to replace the team when one is missing a crucial 5-star character. Admired by the Genshin Impact community, this Dendro character has the proficient traits to take up the role of the main DPS. Moreover, she brings the Catalyze, Hyper Bloom, or Quicken triggers to win the battles.

Gorou

Gorou could be an efficient support role. From healing to dealing high Geo Crit DMG, he never leaves the side of his teammates. Moreover, as one upgrades his constellations, his DMG and healing powers become better and better.

Kaeya

Kaeya, the first Cryo character that the player meets is nothing but a mastered sword-wielder. Through his abilities, the player gets to pass many early stages of the game. Thus, one can undoubtedly make him a DPS character, which leveled up weapons and constellations.

Kujou Sara

Kujou Sara performs as a great support fighter. Being a bow-wielder, the Electro character performs her 4-star abilities to contribute DMG to the team’s effort. However, she can be replaced by the main DPS like Raiden Shogun or Yae Miko.

Kuki Shinobu

Notably, Kuki Shinobu can be given a spot on the team both as an offensive and healing character. The sword-wielding Electro can be enhanced by artifacts and relative weapons. To check out his build, one can access his detailed build guide here.

Layla

Layla has arrived in the Genshin Impact world in version 3.2 phase two. Moreover, she is the newly added Cryo character. Moreover, she can give her teammates a shield to protect them from enemies’ attacks. On top of that, the teammates can use the shield to cause Cryo DMG and further weaken the enemy.

Ningguang

Ningguang come in as a top-nothc Geo DPS. Chiefly, higher constellation levels could comfortably propagate power to other team members and on the battlefield. Thus, she can be blindly trusted to lead her team indifferently like a 5-star character.

Noelle

Noelle is one of the most effective Geo characters. Her Elemental Burst will allow her to enlarge her claymore, make her rotate rapidly, and cause enormous damage. Also, her abilities could interrupt enemies’ attacks. Thus, she wouldn’t be bad for a support DPS.

Razor

Irrespective of what characters you have, Razor will always be a coveted pick. Causing massive amounts of Electro DMG, this claymore-wielding character will never disappoint its user. Moreover, his Elemental Burst (Lightning Fang) can interrupt and in turn deliver heavy damage to the enemies. Thus, he becomes a perfect core DPS pick.

Rosaria

Rosaria perform the dual efficiency of being a Cryo damager and supporter as well. Her second constellation (Land Without Promise) is the one that one should be aiming for. As the polearm bearer will tear through the enemies for glory.

Yanfei

Causing crucial Elemental Reaction, Yanfei becomes a beneficial Pyro pick. The catalyst character has all the requisite bonuses to become the main DPS. Moreover, when off-field she can instill ATK in the party members. Notably, her Elemental Burst (Done Deal) will throw intense flames causing AoE Pyro DMG.

Yun Jin

Yun Jin can cause high Geo damage for the team. Moreover, her Elemental Burst (Cliffbreaker’s Banner) and Elemental Skill (Opening Flourish) cause heavy Geo DMG. By heavy we mean, as per the party members under the Flying Cloud Flag Formation, the Geo DMG will multiply.

B-Tier

Chongyun

Chongyun steps into the game as another Claymore-wielder. Moreover, this Cryo character becomes a good sub-DPS team member. His freezing effect can help a character that can facilitate Superconduct. Thus, with an Electro DPS, this Chongyun becomes extremely efficient.

Dori

Genshin Impact version 3.0 welcomed Dori in phase two. This 4-star Cryo character becomes a loyal partner of Dendro. Through her abilities, she can boost the Dendro damage to a widening range. Bonus! The Claymore-wielder has the trait to heal her teammates as well.

Lisa

Lisa comes from the Sumeru region. Being one of the earlier characters in the video game, she carries significant Electro DMG. With her Catalyst prowess, she can pave a great path for the early stages of The Traveller’s journey.

Sayu

Being a healer as well as a damage propagator, Sayu does the duo role, making her a powerful character in the game. Moreover, her abilities can regenerate her teammate’s HP. When the health bar is lower than 70%, the Anemo character can instill health in the teammates. Also, her Elemental Absortion can give the Swirl effect the topmost power.

Thoma

Now, the Pyro Polearm character is one of the most coveted characters in the game. His sub-DPS and shielding support buy the team some time to rejuvenate and battle the enemies. Notably, with a Hydro main-DPS, a Vaporize effect can be caused, giving a 2x damage bonus.

C- Tier

Amber

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Amber becomes the first character that The Traveller meets in the video game. Being a Pyro character and a bow-wielder, she has the power to throw fire-ladden arrows at enemies. Her Elemental Burst (Fiery Rain) showers fire arrows, dealing Pyro DMG and buying the player some time to settle in.

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Xinyan

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Xinyan is a 4-star Pyro character. She performs efficiently well as a sub-DPS and physical support. Carrying a claymore, she can cause effective physical DMG. Although her Pyro abilities don’t contribute to that extent, she provides a shielding effect for any other DPS on the team.

Out of the whole character tier list, which character becomes your favorite? Do let us know in the comments below.

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