Complete List of All Genshin Impact Characters

HoYoVerse’s Genshin Impact is known for its stunning character designs and multi-million dollar banner sales. The game has pulled in as much as $40 million in one limited-time banner run, and that’s only counting iOS revenue from the game’s Chinese market. As Genshin Impact continues to explode in popularity, more and more characters are added to the game to keep the existing player base invested and hopefully entice new players.

There are currently 68 playable Genshin Impact characters, counting the Traveler (either Aether or Lumine) which we receive at the start of the game. If we remove non-gacha characters like the Traveler, Amber, Lisa, and Kaeya, there are currently 64 gacha-obtained characters in Genshin Impact. 

Out of Genshin Impact’s 68 playable characters, 34 are 5-stars while another 34 are 4-stars. Here’s a quick overview of all of them.

All 5-Star Genshin Impact Characters

5-Star Monstadt Characters

1. Venti

Element: Anemo

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Erika Harlacher (English), Miaojiang (Chinese), Murase Ayumu (Japanese), Jung Yoo-jung (Korean)

Players meet Venti early on in the game, just before they meet Amber and get to Monstadt City. Venti was the first limited banner character for Genshin Impact, hence his record-setting revenue of $30,632,752. Venti is a wandering bard with an alcoholic streak. Despite appearing to be a young boy, Venti later turns out to be the Anemo Archon who watches over Monstadt, making this Genshin Impact character’s age much older than he appears.

Venti is primarily used for his crowd control abilities as he is able to corral enemies into a small area, allowing the player to attack them more efficiently.

Venti Talents Preview:

• Divine Marksmanship

Normal Attack

Performs up to 6 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Perform a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.

While aiming, favorable winds will accumulate on the arrowhead. A fully charged wind arrow will deal Anemo DMG.

Plunging Attack

Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Skyward Sonnet (Elemental Skill)

Press

Summons a Wind Domain at the opponent’s location, dealing AoE Anemo DMG and launching opponents into the air.

Hold

Summons an even larger Wind Domain with Venti as the epicenter, dealing AoE Anemo DMG and launching affected opponents into the air. After unleashing the Hold version of this ability, Venti rides the wind into the air.

Opponents hit by Skyward Sonnet will fall to the ground slowly.

• Wind’s Grand Ode (Elemental Burst)

Fires off an arrow made of countless coalesced winds, creating a huge Stormeye that sucks in opponents and deals continuous Anemo DMG.

Elemental Absorption

If the Stormeye comes into contact with Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro, it will deal additional Elemental DMG of that type. Elemental Absorption may only occur once per use.

2. Jean

Element: Anemo

Weapon: Sword 

Voice actors: Stephanie Sutherland (English). Lin Su (Chinese), Saito Chiwa (Japanese), Ahn Young-mi (Korean)

Jean Gunnhildr is the Acting Grandmaster of the Knights of Favonius. She’s the sister of Barbara and a childhood friend of Diluc and Kaeya. She may have a busy schedule, but Jean manages to do it all. Jean is a valuable early-game character because of her ability to provide crowd control, cleansing effects for your team, provide healing, and dish out some pretty decent damage of her own. She also has access to the Swirl reaction, which helps boost your team’s elemental damage output.

Jean Talents Preview:

• Favonius Bladework

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 consecutive strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of stamina to launch an opponent using the power of the wind.

Launched opponents will slowly fall to the ground.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Galeblade (Elemental Skill)

Focusing the might of the formless wind around her blade, Jean releases a miniature storm, launching opponents in the direction she aims at, dealing massive Anemo DMG.

Hold

At the cost of continued stamina consumption, Jean can command the whirlwind to pull surrounding opponents and objects toward her front. Direction can be adjusted, but the character is immobile during skill duration.

• Dandelion Breeze (Elemental  Burst)

Calling upon the wind’s protection, Jean creates a swirling Dandelion Field, launching surrounding opponents and dealing Anemo DMG.

At the same time, she instantly regenerates a large amount of HP for all party members. The amount of HP restored scales off Jean’s ATK.

Dandelion Field

Continuously regenerates HP of characters within the AoE and continuously imbues them with Anemo while dealing Anemo DMG to opponents entering or exiting the Dandelion Field.

3. Diluc

Element: Pyro

Weapon: Claymore

Voice actors: Sean Chiplock (English), Ma Yang (Chinese), Ono Kensho (Japanese), Choi Seung-hoon (Korean)

Diluc Ragnvindr is a former Favonius Knight and a scion of the wealthy Ragnvindr Clan. he currently owns and operates Monstadt’s Dawn Winery as well as the Angel’s Share Bar inside Monstadt City. Unbeknownst to many, Diluc remains a protector of Monstadt and has taken up the role of a masked vigilante so he can keep an eye on the Abyss Order.

Diluc was a popular early-game DPS.

Diluc Talents Preview:

• Tempered Sword

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes.

Charged Attack

Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous slashes. At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Searing Onslaught (Elemental  Skill)

Performs a forward slash that deals Pyro DMG. This skill can be consecutively used 3 times but will enter CD if not cast again within a short period.

• Dawn (Elemental Burst)

Releases intense flames to knock back nearby opponents, dealing Pyro DMG. The flames then converge into the weapon, summoning a Phoenix that flies forward and deals massive Pyro DMG to all opponents in its path. The Phoenix explodes upon reaching its destination, causing a large amount of AoE Pyro DMG. The searing flames that run down his blade cause it to be infused with Pyro.

4. Albedo

Element: Geo

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Khoi Dao (English), Mace (Chinese), Nojima Kenji (Japanese), Kim Myung-jun

Albedo is the Chief Alchemist of the Knights of Favonius. He is the adopted son of Alice, Klee’s mother, and a homunculus created by Rhinedottir, another alchemist and colleague of Alice. Albedo provides additional off-field damage and increases his team’s Elemental Mastery. Since he has no fixed role outside of Mono Geo compositions, he often appears as a flex spot character in multi-element teams.

Albedo Talents Preview:

• Favonius Bladework – Weiss

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Abiogenesis: Solar Isotoma (Elemental Skill)

Albedo creates a Solar Isotoma using alchemy, which deals AoE Geo DMG on appearance.

Solar Isotoma

Has the following properties:

• When opponents within the Solar Isotoma field take DMG, the Solar Isotoma will generate Transient Blossoms, which deal AoE Geo DMG. DMG dealt scales off Albedo’s DEF.
• Transient Blossoms can only be generated once every 2s.
• When a character is located at the locus of the Solar Isotoma, the Solar Isotoma will accumulate Geo power to form a crystallized platform that lifts the character up to a certain height. Only one crystallized platform can exist at a time.
• Solar Isotoma is considered a Geo construct. Only one Solar Isotoma created by Albedo himself can exist at a time.

Hold to designate the location of the skill.

• Rite of Primogeniture: Tectonic Tide (Elemental Burst)

Under Albedo’s command, Geo crystals surge and burst forth, dealing AoE Geo DMG in front of him.

If a Solar Isotoma created by Albedo himself is on the field, 7 Fatal Blossoms will be generated in the Solar Isotoma field, bursting violently into bloom and dealing AoE Geo DMG.

Tectonic Tide DMG and Fatal Blossom DMG will not generate Transient Blossoms.

5. Klee

Element: Pyro

Weapon: Catalyst

Voice actors: Poonam Basu (English), Hualing (Chinese), Kuno Misaki (Japanese), Bang Yeon-ji

The Spark Knight of the Knights of Favonius, Klee, is the young daughter of Alice. She is a very happy and enthusiastic child; unfortunately, her idea of fun involves blowing things up. Because her mother is often adventuring in other worlds, Klee is often left to the care of Albedo. Like Diluc, she was once a popular early-game DPS.

Klee Talent Preview:

• Kaboom

Normal Attack

Throw things that go boom when they hit things! Performs up to 3 explosive attacks, dealing AoE Pyro DMG.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina and deals AoE Pyro DMG to opponents after a short casting time.

Plunging Attack

Gathering the power of Pyro, Klee plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Pyro DMG upon impact with the ground.

• Jumpty Dumpty (Elemental Skill)

Jumpy Dumpty is tons of boom-bang-fun! When thrown, Jumpy Dumpty bounces thrice, igniting and dealing AoE Pyro DMG with every bounce.

On the third bounce, the bomb splits into many mines.

The mines will explode upon contact with opponents or after a short period of time, dealing AoE Pyro DMG.

Starts with 2 charges.

• Sparks ‘n’ Splash (Elemental Burst)

Klee’s Blazing Delight! For the duration of this ability, continuously summons Sparks ‘n’ Splash to attack nearby opponents, dealing AoE Pyro DMG.

6. Eula

Element: Cryo

Weapon: Claymore

Voice actors: Suzie Yeung (English), Ziyin (Chinese), Satou Rina (Japanese), Kim Hyeon-ji (Korean)

Eula Lawrence is a member of the once-prestigious but currently reviled Lawrence Clan. Due to her family’s historical involvement in the oppression of Monstadt’s people, Eula is often mistrusted by the people around her. Despite this, she has joined the Favonius Knights and serves as the Captain of the Reconnaissance Company. 

Eula was a popular DPS character, but her popularity has waned in recent patches due to her kit being built around Physical DMG.

Eula Talents Preview:

• Favonius Bladework- Edel

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 consecutive strikes.

Charged Attack

Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous slashes.

At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Icetide Vortex (Elemental Skill)

Sharp frost, swift blade.

Press

Slashes swiftly, dealing Cryo DMG.

When it hits an opponent, Eula gains a stack of Grimheart that stacks up to 2 times. These stacks can only be gained once every 0.3s.

Grimheart

Increases Eula’s resistance to interruption and DEF.

Hold

Wielding her sword, Eula consumes all the stacks of Grimheart and lashes forward, dealing AoE Cryo DMG to opponents in front of her. If Grimheart stacks are consumed, surrounding opponents will have their Physical RES and Cryo RES decreased.

Each consumed stack of Grimheart will be converted into an Icewhirl Brand that deals Cryo DMG to nearby opponents. 

• Glacial Illumination (Elemental Burst)

Brandishes her greatsword, dealing Cryo DMG to nearby opponents and creating a Lightfall Sword that follows her around for a duration of up to 7s.

While present, the Lightfall Sword increases Eula’s resistance to interruption. When Eula’s own Normal Attack, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst deal DMG to opponents, they will charge the Lightfall Sword, which can gain an energy stack once every 0.1s.

Once its duration ends, the Lightfall Sword will descend and explode violently, dealing Physical DMG to nearby opponents.

This DMG scales off of the number of energy stacks the Lightfall Sword has accumulated.

If Eula leaves the field, the Lightfall Sword will explode immediately.

7. Mona

Element: Hydro

Weapon: Catalyst

Voice actors: Felecia Angelie (English), Chen Tingting (Chinese), Konomi Kohara (Japanese), Woo Jeong-sin (Korean)

Mona Megistus is an astrologer residing in Monstadt. She writes for a Fontaine publication called The Steambird, where she talks about astrology. It is Mona’s primary source of income. Though she often runs out of money, it’s only because of budget mismanagement rather than her actually being poor.

Mona is a popular support character for her off-field Hydro application and damage-boosting capabilities.

Mona Talents Preview:

• Ripple of Fate

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 water splash attacks that deal Hydro DMG.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to deal AoE Hydro DMG after a short casting time.

Plunging Attack

Gathering the might of Hydro, Mona plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Hydro DMG upon impact with the ground.

• Mirror Reflection of Doom (Elemental Skill)

Creates an illusory Phantom of Fate from coalesced waterspouts.

Phantom

Has the following special properties:

• Continuously taunts nearby opponents, attracting their fire.
• Continuously deals Hydro DMG to nearby opponents.
• When its duration expires, the Phantom explodes, dealing AoE Hydro DMG.

Hold

Utilizes water currents to move backward swiftly before conjuring a Phantom.

Only one Phantom created by Mirror Reflection of Doom can exist at any time.

• Stellaris Phantasm (Elemental Burst)

Mona summons the sparkling waves and creates a reflection of the starry sky, applying the Illusory Bubble status to opponents in a large AoE.

Illusory Bubble

Traps opponents inside a pocket of destiny and also makes them Wet.

Renders weaker opponents immobile.

When an opponent affected by Illusory Bubble sustains DMG, it has the following effects:

• Applies an Omen to the opponent, which gives a DMG Bonus, also increasing the DMG of the attack that causes it.
• Removes the Illusory Bubble, dealing Hydro DMG in the process.

Omen

During its duration, increases the DMG taken by opponents.

5-Star Liyue Characters

8. Zhongli

Element: Geo

Weapon: Polearm

Voice actors: Keith Silverstein (English), Peng Bo (Chinese), Maeno Tomoaki (Japanese), Pyo Yeong-jae (Korean)

Zhongli is a consultant employed at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. He is a pensive and dignified man with perfect manners and a suspicious amount of knowledge about Liyue’s history. He is later revealed to be the Geo Archon. Zhongli is valued for his powerful shield that is capable of trivializing many of the game’s enemies.

Zhongli Talents Preview:

• Rain of Stone

Normal Attack

Performs up to 6 consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, causing stone spears to fall along his path.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Dominus Lapidus (Elemental Skill)

Press

Commands the power of the Earth to create a Stone Stele resonates with other Geo constructs and deals Geo DMG to opponents periodically.

Hold

Causes nearby Geo energy to explode, causing the following effects:

• If their maximum number hasn’t been reached, creates a Stone Stele.
• Creates a shield of jade. The shield’s DMG Absorption scales based on Zhongli’s Max HP that provides 150% DMG Absorption against all Elemental and Physical DMG.
• Deals AoE Geo DMG.
• If there are nearby targets with the Geo element, it will drain a large amount of Geo element from a maximum of 2 such targets. This effect does not cause DMG.

• Planet Befall (Elemental Burst)

Brings a falling meteor down to earth, dealing massive Geo DMG to opponents caught in its AoE and applying the Petrification status to them, preventing them from moving.

9. Xiao

Element: Anemo

Weapon: Polearm

Voice actors: Laila Berzins (English), kinsen (Chinese), Matsuoka Yoshitsugu (Japanese), Sim Kyu-hyuk (Korean)

Xiao, whose real name is actually Alatus, is an Adeptus residing at Wangshu Inn. He is plagued by the accumulated karma of the demonic spirits he has killed during and following the events of the Archon War. Xiao continues to serve Liyue in Morax’s name, though he keeps a distance from the mortals he protects. 

Xiao is an on-field Anemo DPS.

Xiao Talents Preview:

• Whirlwind Thrust

Normal Attack

Performs up to 6 consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to perform an upward thrust.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

Xiao does not take DMG from performing Plunging Attacks.

• Lemniscatic Wind Cycling (Elemental Skill)

Xiao lunges forward, dealing Anemo DMG to opponents in his path. Can be used in mid-air. Starts with 2 charges.

• Bane of All Evil (Elemental Burst)

Converts Xiao’s Attack DMG into Anemo DMG and increases his AoE, DMG, and jumping ability.

10. Hu Tao

Element: Pyro

Weapon: Polearm

Voice actors: Brianna Knickerbocker (English), Tao Dian (Chinese), Takahashi Rie (Japanese), Kim Ha-ru (Korean)

Hu Tao is the current and 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. She has a playful and fun-loving personality, but she takes her responsibilities as Wangsheng’s director seriously. She is valued for her formidable DPS capabilities that rely on the Vaporize reaction.

Hu Tao Talents Preview:

• Secret Spear of Wangsheng

Normal Attack

Performs up to 6 consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Guide to Afterlife (Elemental Skill)

Hu Tao consumes a set portion of her HP to knock the surrounding enemies back and enter the Paramita Papilio state.

Paramita Papilio

• Increases Hu Tao’s ATK based on her Max HP at the time of entering this state. ATK Bonus gained this way cannot exceed 400% of Hu Tao’s Base ATK.
• Converts attack DMG to Pyro DMG, which cannot be overridden by any other elemental infusion.
• Charged Attacks apply the Blood Blossom effect to enemies hit.
• Increases Hu Tao’s resistance to interruption.

Blood Blossom

Enemies affected by Blood Blossom will take Pyro DMG every 4s. This DMG is considered as Elemental Skill DMG.

Each enemy can be affected by only one Blood Blossom effect at a time, and its duration may only be refreshed by Hu Tao herself.

Paramita Papilio ends when its duration is over or Hu Tao has left the battlefield or fallen.

• Spirit Soother (Elemental Burst)

Commands a blazing spirit to attack, dealing Pyro DMG in a large AoE. Upon striking the enemy, regenerates a percentage of Hu Tao’s Max HP. This effect can be triggered up to 5 times, based on the number of enemies hit.

If Hu Tao’s HP is below or equal to 50% when the enemy is hit, both the DMG and HP Regeneration are increased.

11. Ganyu

Element: Cryo

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Jennifer Losi (English), Lin Su (Chinese), Ueda Reina (Japanese), Kim Sun-hye (Korean)

Ganyu is a veteran of the Archon War who now works as a secretary at Yuehai Pavillion so she can help the Liyue Qixing with their administrative duties. The secret to her ability to work long, late hours is that she is a half-qilin Adeptus. Ganyu gained popularity as a DPS following her release due to her extremely powerful charged attacks.

Ganyu Skill Preview:

• Liutian Archery

Normal Attack

Performs up to 6 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Performs a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.

While aiming, an icy aura will accumulate on the arrowhead before the arrow is fired. Has different effects based on how long the energy has been charged:

• Charge Level 1: Fires off an icy arrow that deals Cryo DMG.
• Charge Level 2: Fires off a Frostflake Arrow that deals Cryo DMG. The Frostflake Arrow blooms after hitting its target, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.

Plunging Attack

Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Trail of the Qilin (Elemental Skill)

Leaving a single Ice Lotus behind, Ganyu dashes backward, shunning all impurity and dealing AoE Cryo DMG.

Ice Lotus

• Continuously taunts surrounding opponents, attracting them to attack it.
• Endurance scales based on Ganyu’s Max HP.
• Blooms profusely when destroyed or once its duration ends, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.

• Celestial Shower (Elemental Burst)

Coalesces atmospheric frost and snow to summon a Sacred Cryo Pearl that exorcizes evil.

During its ability duration, the Sacred Cryo Pearl will continuously rain down shards of ice, striking opponents within an AoE and dealing Cryo DMG.

12. Keqing

Element: Electro

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Kayli Milis (English), Xie Ying (Chinese), Kitamura Eri (Japanese), Lee Bo-hee (Korean)

Keqing is the Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing and is in charge of managing the real estate planning and development of Liyue. Keqing approaches everything with a critical mind, even the archons and the adepti, which is why she questions whether people need them in the first place. Initially, Keqing disliked her Vision because she felt that humans are capable of achieving things on their own, without divine help, but she has since come to accept it as a tool for carrying out her duties.

Keqing Talent Preview:

• Yunlai Swordsmanship

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Stellar Restoration (Elemental Skill)

Hurls a Lightning Stiletto that annihilates her opponents like swift thunder.

When the Stiletto hits its target, it deals Electro DMG to opponents in a small AoE, and places a Stiletto Mark on the spot hit.

Hold

Hold to adjust the direction in which the Stiletto shall be thrown.

Stilettos thrown by the Hold attack mode can be suspended in mid-air, allowing Keqing to jump to them when using Stellar Restoration a second time.

Lightning Stiletto

If Keqing uses Stellar Restoration again or uses a Charged Attack while its duration lasts, it will clear the Stiletto Mark and produce different effects:

• If she uses Stellar Restoration again, she will blink to the location of the Mark and unleash one slashing attack that deals AoE Electro DMG. When blinking to a Stiletto that was thrown from a Holding attack, Keqing can leap across obstructing terrain.

• If Keqing uses a Charged Attack, she will ignite a series of thundering cuts at the Mark’s location, dealing AoE Electro DMG.

• Starward Sword (Elemental Burst)

Keqing unleashes the power of lightning, dealing Electro DMG in an AOE. She then blends into the shadow of her blade, striking a series of thunderclap-blows to nearby opponents simultaneously that deal multiple instances of Electro DMG. The final attack deals massive AoE Electro DMG.

13. Shenhe

Element: Cryo

Weapon: Polearm

Voice actors: Chelsea Kwoka (English), Qin Ziyi (Chinese), Kawasumi Ayako (Japanese), Lee Hyun-jin (Korean)

Shenhe is a distant relative of Chongyun’s as they both belong to the same exorcist clan. After her mother died, her father tried to sacrifice her to an unnamed god’s remnants in exchange for his wife’s resurrection. Shenhe survived the ordeal by killing the god, but she became cursed, leading Cloud Retainer to take her in as an apprentice. Her detached personality and isolation from mortals makes people think she’s an adeptus herself.

Shenhe is a Cryo support character that is designed to boost the Cryo damage of teams with Cryo damage dealers.

Shenhe Talents Preview:

• Dawnstar Piercer

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Spring Spirit Summoning (Elemental Skill)

Grants all nearby party members the Icy Quill effect and deals Cryo DMG in different ways based on whether it is pressed or held.

Press

Rushes forward together with a Talisman Spirit, dealing Cryo DMG to opponents along the path.

Hold

Commands the Talisman Spirit to deal AoE Cryo DMG.

Icy Quill

When Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks, Elemental Skills, and Elemental Bursts deal Cryo DMG to opponents, the DMG dealt is increased based on Shenhe’s current ATK.

The Icy Quill’s effects will be cleared once its duration ends or after being triggered a certain number of times.

When held rather than pressed, the Icy Quill’s effect lasts longer and can be triggered more times.

When one Cryo DMG instance strikes multiple opponents, the effect is triggered multiple times based on the number of opponents hit. The number of times the effect is triggered is calculated independently for each party member with the Icy Quill.

• Divine Maiden’s Deliverance (Elemental Burst)

Unleashes the power of the Talisman Spirit, allowing it to roam free in this plane, dealing AoE Cryo DMG. The Talisman Spirit then creates a field that decreases the Cryo RES and Physical RES of opponents within it. It also deals periodic Cryo DMG to opponents within the field.

14. Yelan

Element: Hydro

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Laura Post (English), Xu Hui (Chinese), Endou Aya (Japanese), Min-a (Korean)

Yelan is a mysterious figure working for the Liyue government. It is unclear exactly what organization she belongs to, but we know she reports to Ningguang about matters relating to Liyue’s national security. Yelan is an incisive investigator who always knows how to come out of a deal with what she wants.

Yelan’s off-field Hydro application makes her a valuable support character for many team compositions that rely on Hydro reactions. Her utility is comparable to that of Xingqiu’s. 

Yelan Talents Preview:

• Stealthy Bowshot

Normal Attack
Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack
Perform a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.
While aiming, flowing water will accumulate on the arrowhead. A fully charged torrential arrow will deal Hydro DMG.

Breakthrough
Yelan will enter a “Breakthrough” state after spending 5s out of combat, which will cause her next Charged Aimed Shot to have 80% decreased charge time, and once charged, she can fire a “Breakthrough Barb” that will deal AoE Hydro DMG based on Yelan’s Max HP.

Plunging Attack
Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Lingering Lifeline (Elemental Skill)

Fires off a Lifeline that allows her to move rapidly, entangling and marking opponents along its path. When this rapid movement ends, the Lifeline will explode, dealing Hydro DMG to the marked opponents based on Yelan’s Max HP.

Tap
Moves a certain distance forward swiftly.

Hold
Engages in continuous, swift movement, during which Yelan’s resistance to interruption is increased. During this time, Yelan can control this rapid movement and end it by using this Skill again.

Additionally, each opponent marked by the Lifeline when it explodes grants Yelan a 34% chance to reset her Breakthrough state.

• Depth-Clarion Dice (Elemental Burst)

Deals AoE Hydro DMG and creates an “Exquisite Throw,” which aids her in battle.

Exquisite Throw
Follows the character around and will initiate a coordinated attack under the following circumstances, dealing Hydro DMG based on Yelan’s Max HP:

Can occur once every second when your active character uses a Normal Attack.
Will occur each time Yelan’s Lifeline explodes and hits opponents.

15. Baizhu

Element: Dendro

Weapon: Catalyst

Voice actors: Sean Durie (English), Qin Qiege (Chinese), Yusa Koji (Japanese), Lee Hosan (Korean)

Baizhu is a doctor who owns Bubu Pharmacy. He comes off as suspicious and even slightly untrustworthy, but Baizhu expresses a deep compassion towards his patients and Qiqi, his ward. To protect himself and Changsheng, as well as keep taking care of Qiqi, Baizhu seeks the secrets of immortality. 

Baizhu is a multi-faceted character capable of dealing damage, shielding, healing, and providing ample Dendro application.

Baizhu Talents Preview:

• The Classics of Acupuncture

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 attacks that deal Dendro DMG to opponents in front of him.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to deal AoE Dendro DMG to opponents in front of him after a short casting time.

Plunging Attack

Calling upon the might of Dendro, Baizhu plunges toward the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in his path. Deals AoE Dendro DMG upon impact with the ground.

• Universal Diagnosis (Elemental Skill)

Controls a Gossamer Sprite that cruises and attacks nearby opponents, dealing Dendro DMG.

After it performs 3 attacks or if there are no opponents nearby, the Sprite will return, healing all nearby party members based on Baizhu’s Max HP.

• Holistic Revivification (Elemental Burst)

Enters the Pulsing Clarity state, creating a Seamless Shield that absorbs Dendro DMG with 250% effectiveness. While in this state, Baizhu will generate a new Seamless Shield every 2.5s.

The Seamless Shield will heal your own active character based on Baizhu’s Max HP and attack opponents by unleashing Spiritveins, dealing Dendro DMG when a character is under the protection of a Seamless Shield and a new Seamless Shield is generated or when the Seamless Shield’s effects expire, or when it is shattered.

16. Qiqi

Element: Cryo

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Christie Cate (English), Yanning (Chinese), Tamura Yukari (Japanese), Lee Seul (Korean)

Qiqi looks like a child, but in reality, she is hundreds of years old and has been around since the days of the Archon War. She was an innocent bystander who was killed in the conflict. The Adepti took pity on her and brought her back to life as a zombie, but it was done at the cost of her personality, memory, and emotions. 

Qiqi is a healer, but her exceptional healing abilities come with no additional utility for her teammates, making her rather unpopular.

Qiqi Talents Preview:

• Ancient Sword Art

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Adeptus Art: Herald of Frost (Elemental Skill)

Using the Icevein Talisman, Qiqi brings forth the Herald of Frost, dealing Cryo DMG to surrounding opponents.

Herald of Frost

• On hit, Qiqi’s Normal and Charged Attacks regenerate HP for your own party members and nearby teammates. Healing scales based on Qiqi’s ATK.
• Periodically regenerates your active character’s HP.
• Follows the character around, dealing Cryo DMG to opponents in their path.

• Adeptus Art: Preserver of Fortune (Elemental Burst)

Qiqi releases the Adeptus power sealed within her body, marking nearby opponents with a Fortune-Preserving Talisman that deals Cryo DMG.

Fortune-Preserving Talisman

When opponents affected by this Talisman take DMG, the character that dealt this DMG regenerates HP.

5-Star Inazuma Characters

17. Raiden Shogun

Element: Electro

Weapon: Polearm

Voice actors: Anne Yatco (English), Juhuahua (Chinese), Sawashiro Miyuki (Japanese), Park Ji-yoon (Korean)

The Raiden Shogun is one character that’s technically two characters, and that’s not because her kit incorporates a companion like Fischl, Xiangling, and Amber’s does. It’s because the body she’s in is a puppet called the Shogun to whom the daily affairs of Inazuma are assigned. Ei, the actual Electro Archon, shares the Shogun’s headspace with the Shogun’s consciousness. Neither of them are Makoto, who is the original holder of the title of Raiden Shogun, the first Electro Archon, and Ei’s sister. Confused yet?

The Raiden Shogun is a powerful DPS with support capabilities. She generates energy for her team members, allowing them to use their bursts faster. When she’s off-field, she can also assist in triggering Electro reactions by following team attacks with her own slashes.

Raiden Shogun Talents Preview:

• Origin

Qiqi releases the Adeptus power sealed within her body, marking nearby opponents with a Fortune-Preserving Talisman that deals Cryo DMG.

Fortune-Preserving Talisman

When opponents affected by this Talisman take DMG, the character that dealt this DMG regenerates HP.

• Transcendence: Baleful Omen (Elemental Skill)

Qiqi releases the Adeptus power sealed within her body, marking nearby opponents with a Fortune-Preserving Talisman that deals Cryo DMG.

Fortune-Preserving Talisman

When opponents affected by this Talisman take DMG, the character that dealt this DMG regenerates HP.

• Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu (Elemental Burst)

For the duration of her burst, the Raiden Shogun will wield her tachi in battle, while her Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks will be infused with Electro DMG. When such attacks hit opponents, she will regenerate Energy for all nearby party members. Energy can be restored this way once every 1s, and this effect can be triggered 5 times throughout this skill’s duration.

When nearby party members (excluding the Raiden Shogun herself) use their Elemental Bursts, the Raiden Shogun will build up Resolve stacks based on the Energy Cost of these Elemental Bursts.

The maximum number of Resolve stacks is 60.

The Resolve gained by Chakra Desiderata will be cleared 300s after the Raiden Shogun leaves the field.

18. Kaedehara Kazuha

Element: Anemo

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Mark Whitten (English), Banman (Chinese), Shimazaki Nobunaga (Japanese), Kim Shin-woo (Korean)

Kazuha Kaedehara is one of the remaining members of the once-noble Kaedehara Clan. after refusing to give up his Vision during the Vision Hunt Decree, Kazuha became a wandering swordsman traveling on Beidou’s ship, the Alcor. He has a very zen view of life, accepting both its beauty and transience. 

Kazuha is a popular support character because of his ability to Swirl elements, corral enemies, and increase the damage dealt by elements absorbed into his burst.

Kazuha Talents Preview:

• Garyuu Bladework

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact. If this Plunging Attack is triggered by Chihayaburu, it will be converted to Plunging Attack: Midare Ranzan.

Plunging Attack: Midare Ranzan

When a Plunging Attack is performed using the effects of the Elemental Skill Chihayaburu, Plunging Attack DMG is converted to Anemo DMG and will create a small wind tunnel via a secret blade technique that pulls in nearby objects and opponents.

• Chiyahaburu (Elemental Skill)

Unleashes a secret technique as fierce as the rushing wind that pulls objects and opponents towards Kazuha’s current position before launching opponents within the AoE, dealing Anemo DMG and lifting Kazuha into the air on a rushing gust of wind.

Within 10s of remaining airborne after casting Chihayaburu, Kazuha can unleash a powerful Plunging Attack known as Midare Ranzan.

Press

Can be used in mid-air.

Hold

Charges up before unleashing greater Anemo DMG over a larger AoE than Press Mode.

Plunging Attack: Midare Ranzan

When a Plunging Attack is performed using the effects of the Elemental Skill Chihayaburu, Plunging Attack DMG is converted to Anemo DMG. On landing, Kazuha creates a small wind tunnel via a secret blade technique that pulls in nearby objects and opponents.

Midare Ranzan’s DMG is considered Plunging Attack DMG.

• Kazuha Slash (Elemental Burst)

The signature technique of Kazuha’s self-styled bladework — a single slash that strikes with the force of the first winds of autumn, dealing AoE Anemo DMG.

The blade’s passage will leave behind a field named “Autumn Whirlwind” that periodically deals AoE Anemo DMG to opponents within its range.

Elemental Absorption

If Autumn Whirlwind comes into contact with Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro, it will deal additional elemental DMG of that type.

Elemental Absorption may only occur once per use.

19. Kamisato Ayaka

Element: Cryo

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Erica Mendez (English), Xiao N (Chinese), Hayami Saori (Japanese), Lee Yu-ri (Korean)

Kamisato Ayaka is the younger sister of Kamisato Ayato. She takes a hand in organizing cultural events for the Kamisato Clan as well as managing the clan’s internal affairs. Because of her gracefulness, people call her the Shirasagi Himegimi. Ayaka isn’t delicate, though, as she is just as good with a sword as her brother.

Ayaka is a strong Cryo DPS capable of infusing her Normal and Charged attacks with Cryo.

Kamisato Ayaka Talents Preview:

• Kamisato Art: Kabuki

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash a flurry of sword ki.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging enemies along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Kamisato Art: Hyouka

Summons blooming ice to launch nearby opponents, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.

• Kamisato Art: Soumetsu

Summons forth a snowstorm with flawless poise, unleashing a snowstorm that moves forward continuously, dealing Cryo DMG. The snowstorm explodes after its duration ends, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.

20. Kamisato Ayato

Element: Hydro

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Chris Hackney (English), Zhao Lu (Chinese), Ishida Akira (Japanese), Jang Min-hyeok

Kamisato Ayato is the head of the Kamisato clan and Ayaka’s older brother. Following the death of their parents, Ayato became the Yashiro Commissioner at a very young age. He has a detached personality and has no qualms about being deceptive and even exploitative of people as long as he can protect his family, particularly his sister. 

Ayato is a Hydro DPS character used in teams where Hydro-related reactions are appreciated. 

Kamisato Ayato Talents Preview:

• Kamisato Art: Marobashi

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to dash forward and perform an attack.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Kamisato Art: Kyouka (Elemental Skill)

Kamisato Ayato shifts positions and enters the Takimeguri Kanka state. After this shift, he will leave a watery illusion at his original location. After it is formed, the watery illusion will explode if opponents are nearby or after its duration ends, dealing AoE Hydro DMG.

Takimeguri Kanka

In this state, Kamisato Ayato uses his Shunsuiken to engage in blindingly fast attacks, causing DMG from his Normal Attacks to be converted into AoE Hydro DMG. This cannot be overridden.

It also has the following properties:

• After a Shunsuiken attack hits an opponent, it will grant Ayato the Namisen effect, increasing the DMG dealt by Shunsuiken based on Ayato’s current Max HP. The initial maximum number of Namisen stacks is 4, and 1 stack can be gained through Shunsuiken every 0.1s. This effect will be dispelled when Takimeguri Kanka ends.
• Kamisato Ayato’s resistance to interruption is increased.
• Unable to use Charged or Plunging Attacks.

Takimeguri Kanka will be cleared when Ayato leaves the field. Using Kamisato Art: Kyouka again while in the Takimeguri Kanka state will reset and replace the pre-existing state.

• Kamisato Art: Suiyuu (Elemental Burst)

Unveils a garden of purity that silences the cacophony within. While this space exists, Bloomwater Blades will constantly rain down and attack opponents within its AoE, dealing Hydro DMG and increasing the Normal Attack DMG of characters within.

21. Yoimiya

Element: Pyro

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Jenny Yokobori (English), Jin Na (Chinese), Ueda Kana (Japanese), Bak Sin-hee (Korean)

Yoimiya is a daughter of the Naganohara family, a family famous for their fireworks factory and their spectacular fireworks shows. Her bubbly personality and dedication to making the most beautiful summer light shows has earned her the nickname “Queen of the Summer Festival” from other Inazuma locals. Yoimiya was a rebel sympathizer during the Sakoku Decree and had a hand in distributing fake Visions to protect people from the Vision Hunters sent by the Shogun.

Yoimiya Talents Preview:

• Fireworks Flare-Up

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Perform a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.

While aiming, flames will accumulate on the arrowhead before being fired off as an attack. Has different effects based on how long the energy has been charged:

• Charge Level 1: Fires off a flaming arrow that deals Pyro DMG.
• Charge Level 2: Generates a maximum of 3 Kindling Arrows based on time spent charging, releasing them as part of this Aimed Shot. Kindling Arrows will home in on nearby opponents, dealing Pyro DMG on hit.

Plunging Attack

Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Niwabi Fire-Dance (Elemental Skill)

Yoimiya waves a sparkler and causes a ring of saltpeter to surround her.

Niwabi Enshou

During this time, arrows fired by Yoimiya’s Normal Attack will be Blazing Arrows, and their DMG will be increased and converted to Pyro DMG.

During this time, Normal Attack: Firework Flare-Up will not generate Kindling Arrows at Charge Level 2.

This effect will deactivate when Yoimiya leaves the field.

• Ryuukin Saxifrage (Elemental Burst)

Yoimiya leaps into the air along with her original creation, the “Ryuukin Saxifrage,” and fires forth blazing rockets bursting with surprises that deal AoE Pyro DMG and mark one of the hit opponents with Aurous Blaze.

Aurous Blaze

All Normal/Charged/Plunging Attacks, Elemental Skills, and Elemental Bursts by any party member other than Yoimiya that hit an opponent marked by Aurous Blaze will trigger an explosion, dealing AoE Pyro DMG.

When an opponent affected by Aurous Blaze is defeated before its duration expires, the effect will pass on to another nearby opponent, who will inherit the remaining duration.

One Aurous Blaze explosion can be triggered every 2s. When Yoimiya is down, Aurous Blaze effects created through her skills will be deactivated.

22. Arataki Itto

Element: Geo

Weapon: Claymore

Voice actors: Max Mittelman (English), Lio Zhaokun (Chinese), Nishikawa Takanori (Japanese), Song Joon-seok (Korean)

Arataki Itto is an oni and the leader of the Arataki Gang. He is childish and has a penchant for getting into trouble, but his heart is in the right place. Itto is a genuine guy with a strong spirit and a warm affection for all the people around him, even though he’s been persecuted by humans for being an oni. Itto had his Vision confiscated by Kujou Sara but wasn’t left mentally scarred by it like other people.

Itto Talents Preview:

• Fight Club Legend

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes.

When the 2nd and 4th strikes hit opponents, Itto will gain 1 and 2 stacks of Superlative Superstrength, respectively.

Max 5 stacks. Triggering this effect will refresh the current duration of any existing stacks.

Additionally, Itto’s Normal Attack combo does not immediately reset after sprinting or using his Elemental Skill, “Masatsu Zetsugi: Akaushi Burst!”

Charged Attack

When holding to perform a Charged Attack, Itto unleashes a series of Arataki Kesagiri slashes without consuming Stamina. Instead, each Arataki Kesagiri slash consumes 1 stack of Superlative Superstrength. When the final stack is consumed, Itto delivers a powerful final slash.

If no stacks of Superlative Superstrength are available, Itto will perform a single Saichimonji Slash.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Masatsu Zetsugi: Akaushi Burst! (Elemental Skill)

Hurls Ushi, dealing Geo DMG to opponents on hit. When Ushi hits opponents, Arataki Itto gains 1 stack of Superlative Superstrength.

Ushi will remain on the field and provide support in the following ways:

• Taunts surrounding opponents and draws their attacks.
• Inherits HP based on a percentage of Arataki Itto’s Max HP.
• When Ushi takes DMG, Arataki Itto gains 1 stack of Superlative Superstrength. Only 1 stack can be gained in this way every 2s.
• Ushi will flee when its HP reaches 0 or its duration ends. It will grant Arataki Itto 1 stack of Superlative Superstrength when it leaves.

Hold

Adjust the throwing angle.

Ushi is considered a Geo construct. Arataki Itto can only deploy 1 Ushi on the field at any one time.

• Royal Descent: Behold, Itto the Evil! (Elemental Burst)

Time to show ’em the might of the Arataki Gang! For a time, Itto lets out his inner Raging Oni King, wielding his Oni King’s Kanabou in battle.

This state has the following special properties:

• Converts Itto’s Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks to Geo DMG. This cannot be overridden.
• Increases Itto’s Normal Attack SPD. Also increases his ATK based on his DEF.
• On hit, the 1st and 3rd strikes of his attack combo will each grant Arataki Itto 1 stack of Superlative Superstrength.
• Decreases Itto’s Elemental and Physical RES by 20%.

The Raging Oni King state will be cleared when Itto leaves the field.

23. Sangonomiya Kokomi

Element: Hydro

Weapon: Catalyst

Voice actors: Risa Mei (English), Guiniang (Chinese), Mimori Suzuko (Japanese), Yeo Yun-mi (Korean) 

Kokomi is the leader of Watatsumi Island. She serves as head priestess and general, effectively making her the place’s head of state. She led the rebellion against the Raiden Shogun during the Sakoku Decree. Kokomi is intelligent but struggles with keeping up her energy and maintaining social interactions, so she spends a lot of her time reading alone.

Kokomi was a controversial character on her release as she is the only Genshin Impact character not capable of dealing a Crit attack. That said, her exceptional healing and Hydro application make her a key part of many meta teams.

Kokomi Talent Preview:

• The Shape of Water

Normal Attack

Performs up to 3 consecutive attacks that take the form of swimming fish, dealing Hydro DMG.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to deal AoE Hydro DMG after a short casting time.

Plunging Attack

Gathering the might of Hydro, Kokomi plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Hydro DMG upon impact with the ground.

• Kurage’s Oath (Elemental Skill)

Summons a “Bake-Kurage” created from water that can heal her allies.

Using this skill will apply the Wet status to Sangonomiya Kokomi.

Bake-Kurage

Deals Hydro DMG to surrounding opponents and heals nearby active characters at fixed intervals. This healing is based on Kokomi’s Max HP.

• Nereid’s Ascension (Elemental Burst)

Summons the might of Watatsumi, dealing Hydro DMG to surrounding opponents, before robing Kokomi in a Ceremonial Garment made from the flowing waters of Sangonomiya.

Ceremonial Garment

• Sangonomiya Kokomi’s Normal Attack, Charged Attack, and Bake-Kurage DMG are increased based on her Max HP.
• When her Normal and Charged Attacks hit opponents, Kokomi will restore HP for all nearby party members, and the amount restored is based on her Max HP.
• Increases Sangonomiya Kokomi’s resistance to interruption and allows her to walk on the water’s surface.

These effects will be cleared once Sangonomiya Kokomi leaves the field.

24. Yae Miko

Element: Electro

Weapon: Catalyst

Voice actors: Ratana (English), Du Mingya (Chinese), Sakura Ayane (Japanese), Moon Yoo-jeong (Korean)

Yae Miko is the head priestess of the Grand Narukami Shrine as well as the owner and editor of the Yae Publishing House, a publishing company known for creating and distributing light novels. It’s the same publishing house that popularized Xinqiu’s books in Inazuma. Yae is also Ei’s friend and familiar.

Yae is an Electro DPS character built around dealing AoE Electro DMG. She features in team compositions that require a steady supply of Electro application.

Yae Miko Talents Preview:

• Spiritfox Sin-Eater

Normal Attack

Summons forth kitsune spirits, initiating a maximum of 3 attacks that deal Electro DMG.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to deal Electro DMG after a short casting time.

Plunging Attack

Plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path with thunderous might. Deals AoE Electro DMG upon impact with the ground.

• Yakan Evocation: Sesshou Sakura (Elemental Skill)

To Yae, such dull tasks as can be accomplished by driving spirits out need not be done personally.

Moves swiftly, leaving a Sesshou Sakura behind.

Sesshou Sakura

Has the following properties:

• Periodically strikes one nearby opponent with lightning, dealing Electro DMG
• When there are other Sesshou Sakura nearby, their level will increase, boosting the DMG dealt by these lightning strikes.

This skill has three charges.

A maximum of 3 Sesshou Sakura can exist simultaneously. The initial level of each Sesshou Sakura is 1, and the initial highest level each Sakura can reach is 3. If a new Sesshou Sakura is created too close to an existing one, the existing one will be destroyed.

• Great Secret Art: Tenko Kenshin (Elemental Burst)

Legends of “kitsunetsuki,” or the manifestations of a kitsune’s might, are common in Inazuma’s folktales. One that particularly captures the imagination is that of the Sky Kitsune, said to cause lightning to fall down upon the foes of the Grand Narukami Shrine. Summons a lightning strike, dealing AoE Electro DMG.

When she uses this skill, Yae Miko will unseal nearby Sesshou Sakura, destroying their outer forms and transforming them into Tenko Thunderbolts that descend from the skies, dealing AoE Electro DMG. Each Sesshou Sakura destroyed in this way will create one Tenko Thunderbolt.

5-Star Sumeru Characters

25. Nahida

Element: Dendro

Weapon: Catalyst

Voice actors: Kimberly Anne Campbell (English), Hualing (Chinese), Tamura Yukari (Japanese), Park Shi-Yoon (Korean)

Being the Denro Archon, Nahida packs a powerful kit with a 100% burst uptime. Her kit is optimized to support Dendro-based reactions, which is why she’s the most effective character when it comes to applying Dendro. She also rewards adding characters of different elements to the same team, incentivizing the use of Burgeun, Hyperbloom, and Aggravate. Not to mention, Lesser Lord Kusanali deals a lot of damage both on the field and off the field, making her a very popular character in Spiral Abyss.

Nahida Talents Preview:

• Akara

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 attacks that deal Dendro DMG to opponents in front of her.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to deal AoE Dendro DMG to opponents in front of her after a short casting time.

Plunging Attack

Calling upon the might of Dendro, Nahida plunges toward the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Dendro DMG upon impact with the ground.

• All Schemes to Know (Elemental Skill)

Sends forth karmic bonds of wood and tree from her side, dealing AoE Dendro DMG and marking up to 8 opponents hit with the Seed of Skandha.

When held, this skill will trigger differently.

Hold

Enters Aiming Mode, which will allow you to select a limited number of opponents within a limited area. During this time, Nahida’s resistance to interruption will be increased.

When released, this skill deals Dendro DMG to these opponents and marks them with the Seed of Skandha.

Aiming Mode will last up to 5s and can select a maximum of 8 opponents.

Seed of Skandha

Opponents who have been marked by the Seed of Skandha will be linked to one another up to a certain distance. After you trigger Elemental Reactions on opponents who are affected by the Seeds of Skandha or when they take DMG from Dendro Cores (including Burgeon and Hyperbloom DMG), Nahida will unleash Tri-Karma Purification on the opponents and all connected opponents, dealing Dendro DMG based on her ATK and Elemental Mastery. You can trigger at most 1 Tri-Karma Purification within a short period of time.

• Illusory Heart (Elemental Burst)

Manifests the Court of Dreams and expands the Shrine of Maya.

When the Shrine of Maya field is unleashed, the following effects will be separately unleashed based on the Elemental Types present within the party.

• Pyro: While Nahida remains within the Shrine of Maya, the DMG dealt by Tri-Karma Purification from “All Schemes to Know” is increased.
• Electro: While Nahida remains within the Shrine of Maya, the interval between each Tri-Karma Purification from “All Schemes to Know” is decreased.
• Hydro: The Shrine of Maya’s duration is increased.

If there are at least 2 party members of the aforementioned Elemental Types present when the field is deployed, the aforementioned effects will be increased further.

Even if Nahida is not on the field, these bonuses will still take effect so long as party members are within the Shrine of Maya.

26. Tighnari

Element: Dendro

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Zachary Gordon (English), Moran (Chinese), Kobayashi Sanae (Japanese), and Jung Ui-taek (Korean)

Tighnari was the first Dendro 5-star character to be released, coming out shortly after Collei. Tighnari is from the camurta darshan of Sumeru Akademiya, but he left the school behind to serve as a chief officer for the Avidya Forest Rangers. These days, Tighnari teaches Collei how to become a fully-fledged ranger and works on preserving Sumeru’s forests from the Withering.

Tighnari’s kit provides ample Dendro application. While not as popular as Nahida, his kit lets you use him on quick-swap teams for simply dropping his burst or on field. He’s a convenient on field damage dealer since his arrows track and follow enemies.

Tighnari Talents Preview: 

• Khanda Barrier Buster

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Performs a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.

While aiming, the power of Dendro will accumulate on the arrowhead before the arrow is fired. Has different effects based on how long the energy has been charged:

• Charge Level 1: Fires off an arrow carrying the power of flora that deals Dendro DMG.
• Charge Level 2: Fires off a Wreath Arrow that deals Dendro DMG. Upon hit, the Wreath Arrow will create 4 Clusterbloom Arrows that will track nearby opponents automatically and deal Dendro DMG.

Plunging Attack

Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Vijnana-Phala Mine (Elemental Skill)

Tighnari throws a Vijnana Stormheart ahead that deals AoE Dendro DMG, creating a Vijnana-Khanda Field that creates mysterious illusions that taunt opponents and draw their fire.

Additionally, Tighnari gains the Vijnana Suffusion effect, which will decrease the Wreath Arrow’s charging time by 2.4s. This effect will dissipate once the skill duration ends or after Tighnari has fired 3 Wreath Arrows.

• Fashioner’s Tanglevine Shaft (Elemental Burst)

Combines the power of all seeds to fire 6 Tanglevine Shafts that can track opponents and deal Dendro DMG. After they hit, the Tanglevine Shafts will create a secondary wave of Tanglevine Shafts that can also track nearby opponents and deal Dendro DMG on hit.

27. Cyno

Element: Electro

Weapon: Polearm

Voice actors: Alejandro Saab (English), Li Qingyang (Chinese), Irino Miyu (Japanese), Lee Woo-ri (Korean)

Cyno is the General Mahamatra of the Sumeru Akademiya. When he’s not investigating people for their crimes, he’s busy collecting cards for his favorite collectible card game. His kit lets him deal a substantial amount of Electro DMG through infused attacks, making him a viable option for Aggravate, Hyperbloom, and Electro-charge teams. Plus, he has a passive that boosts his Elemental Mastery, making reactions even more powerful if he is part of your team.

Cyno Talents Preview:

• Invoker’s Spear

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Secret Rite: Charismatic Soulfarer (Elemental Skill)

Performs a swift thrust, dealing Electro DMG to opponents along the path.

When Cyno is under the Pathsworn Pathclearer state triggered by Sacred Rite: Wolf’s Swiftness, he will instead unleash a Mortuary Rite that deals thunderous AoE Electro DMG and extends the duration of Pathsworn Pathclearer.

• Sacred Rite: Wolf’s Swiftness (Elemental Burst)

Calls upon a divine spirit to indwell him, morphing into the Pactsworn Pathclearer.

Pactsworn Pathclearer

• Cyno’s Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks will be converted to Electro DMG that cannot be overridden.
• Cyno’s Elemental Mastery and resistance to interruption will increase, and he gains immunity to Electro-Charged DMG.

This effect will be canceled when Cyno leaves the field and lasts a maximum of 18s.

28. Nilou

Element: Hydro

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Dani Chambers (English), Zisu Jiuyue (Chinese), Kanemoto Hisako (Japanese), Chae Rim (Korean)

Nilou is a dancer of the Zubayr Theatre who has a gentle disposition and a kit that turns the already powerful Bloom reaction into a powerhouse that will steamroll your enemies. Nilou’s kit transforms Dendro Cores created in the Bloom reaction into Bountiful Cores that deal more damage. While powerful, this is also why it’s difficult or even impossible to run Nilou without a dedicated healer like Kokomi.

Nilou Talents Preview:

• Dance of Samser

Normal Attack

Performs up to 3 consecutive sword strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to perform a twirling slash.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Dance of Haftkarsvar (Elemental Skill)

Enters the Pirouette state, dealing Hydro DMG to nearby opponents based on Nilou’s Max HP.

While she is in the Pirouette state, Nilou’s Normal Attacks and Elemental Skill will cause her to enter the Sword Dance and Whirling Steps stances, respectively, causing DMG she deals to be converted to Hydro DMG that cannot be overridden, and that is considered Elemental Skill DMG.

In these stances, Nilou’s third dance step will end Pirouette and has the following effects:

• Sword Dance: unleashes a Luminous Illusion that deals Hydro DMG to opponents it touches and grants Nilou the Lunar Prayer effect. This effect converts Nilou’s Normal Attacks into Sword Dance techniques, and her final hit will unleash a Luminous Illusion.
• Whirling Steps: Nilou unleashes a Whirling Water Wheel that deals AoE Hydro DMG and creates a Tranquility Aura that follows your active character around and applies Wet to opponents within its AoE.

Nilou is unable to perform Charged Attacks when under the effect of Pirouette or Lunar Prayer. These effects will be removed once she leaves the field.

• Dance of Abnzendegi: Distant Deams, Listening Spring (Elemental Burst) 

Begins the dance of faraway dreams and springs that hear, causing a Lotus of Distant Waters to bloom, dealing AoE Hydro DMG based on Nilou’s Max HP and applying the Lingering Aeon effect to all opponents hit. After an interval, opponents affected by Lingering Aeon will take Hydro DMG.

29. Dehya

Element: Pyro

Weapon: Claymore

Voice actors: Ambery May (English), Chen Yu (Chinese), Fukuhara Ayaka (Japanese), Kim Heyon-sim (Korean)

Dehyra is an Eremite warrior we meet during the Sumeru Archon quest, during which she serves as a bodyguard for the lady Dunyarzad. Dehya’s kit is centered on dealing AoE Pyro DMG, making her a suitable option for teams utilizing the Burgeon reaction.

Dehya Talents Preview:

• Sandstorm Assault

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes using her Claymore and her martial arts.

Charged Attack

Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous slashes.

At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Molten Inferno (Elemental Skill)

Indomitable Flame

This skill will be unleashed should there be no Fiery Sanctum field created by Dehya herself present at the time. Deals AoE Pyro DMG, and creates a field known as Fiery Sanctum.

• Ranging Flame

This skill will be unleashed should a Fiery Sanctum field created by Dehya herself already exist. Dehya will perform a leaping attack, dealing AoE Pyro DMG before recreating a Fiery Sanctum field at her new position. A Fiery Sanctum field created this way will inherit the remaining duration of the previous field.

Ranging Flame can be used only once throughout a single Fiery Sanctum field’s duration.

• Fiery Sanctum

When an opponent within a Fiery Sanctum field takes DMG, the field will unleash a coordinated attack, dealing AoE Pyro DMG to them based on Dehya’s ATK and Max HP. This effect can be triggered once every 2.5s. Active characters within this field have their resistance to interruption increased, and when such characters take DMG, a portion of that damage will be mitigated and flow into Redmane’s Blood. 

Dehya will then take this DMG over 10s. When the mitigated DMG stored by Redmane’s Blood reaches or goes over a certain percentage of Dehya’s Max HP, she will stop mitigating DMG in this way.

Only 1 Fiery Sanctum created by Dehya herself can exist at the same time.

• Leonine Bite (Elemental Burst)

Unleashing her burning anger and casting her inconvenient blade aside, Dehya enters the Blazing Lioness state and increases her resistance to interruption.

In this state, Dehya will automatically and continuously unleash the Flame-Mane’s Fists, dealing Pyro DMG based on her ATK and Max HP, and when its duration ends, she will unleash an Incineration Drive, dealing AoE Pyro DMG based on her ATK and Max HP.

If a Fiery Sanctum field created by Dehya’s own Elemental Skill “Molten Inferno” exists when this ability is unleashed, Dehya will retrieve it and then create another field once Blazing Lioness’s duration expires. This field will take on the retrieved field’s duration at the moment of its retrieval.

In this state, Dehya will be unable to cast her Elemental Skill, or perform Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks. “Normal Attack: Sandstorm Assault” and Elemental Skill “Molten Inferno” will be replaced by “Roaring Barrage.”

Roaring Barrage

Unleashing Roaring Barrage within 0.4s after each Flame-Mane’s Fist strike will increase the speed at which the next Flame-Mane’s Fist strike will be triggered.

30. Alhaitham

Element: Dendro

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Nazeeh H. Tarsha (English), Yang Chaoran (Chinese), Umehara Yuuichirou (Japanese), Jun Seung Hwa (Korean)

Alhaitham is a Dendro DPS character who plays a significant role in the Sumeru Archon quests. He serves as a scribe at Sumeru Akademiya. Alhaitham belongs to the Haravatat darshan. A notable thing about Alhaitham’s kit is that his Elemental Skill lets you teleport, which is why he was called a “Dendro Keqing” on release.

•  Abductive Reasoning

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Universality: An Elaboration on Form (Elemental Skill)

Rushes forward, dealing Dendro DMG to nearby opponents when the rush ends, causing a Chisel-Light Mirror to form.

Holding this skill will cause it to behave differently.

Hold

Enters Aiming Mode to adjust the direction of Alhaitham’s rush attack.

Chisel-Light Mirror

When this skill is unleashed, Alhaitham will generate 1 Chisel-Light Mirror. If there are no Mirrors at this time, he will generate 1 additional Mirror. Chisel-Light Mirrors will have the following properties:

• When he possesses Chisel-Light Mirrors, Alhaitham’s Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks will be converted to Dendro DMG. This cannot be overridden.
• When attacks of the aforementioned kinds hit opponents, the Chisel-Light Mirrors will unleash a Projection Attack that deals AoE Dendro DMG based on the number of Mirrors on the field.
• A total of 3 Chisel-Light Mirrors can exist at once.
• The Chisel-Light Mirrors will disappear one after the other over time and will all disappear when Alhaitham leaves the field.

• Particular Field: Fetters of Phenomena (Elemental Skill)

Creates a Particular Binding Field and deals multiple instances of AoE Dendro DMG.

If Chisel-Light Mirrors exist when this ability is unleashed, all such Mirrors will be consumed and increase the number of DMG instances dealt.

2s after this ability is unleashed, if 0/1/2/3 Mirrors were consumed, Alhaitham will generate 3/2/1/0 new Mirrors in turn.

31. Wanderer

Element: Anemo

Weapon: Catalyst

Voice actors: Patrick Pedraza (English), Luyin (Chinese), Kakihara Tetsuya (Japanese), Min Seung-woo (Korean)

Wanderer is the playable character version of Scaramouche, the Sixth Fatui Harbinger nicknamed “The Balladeer.” Wanderer is the result of Nahida erasing Scaramouche from Irminsul, giving him a chance to start a new life as a new person. This Anemo character deals his damage entirely on field. 

Wanderer Talents Preview:

• Yuuban Meigen

Normal Attack

Performs up to 3 attacks using wind blades, dealing Anemo DMG.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina, gathers a build-up of high wind pressure, and deals AoE Anemo DMG after a short casting time.

Plunging Attack

Calling upon the power of Anemo, the Wanderer plunges toward the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in his path. Deals AoE Anemo DMG upon impact with the ground.

• Hanega: Song of the Wind (Elemental Skill)

Concentrates the power of the winds to break free from the shackles of the earth, dealing AoE Anemo DMG before leaping into the air and entering the Windfavored state.

Windfavored

The Wanderer cannot perform Plunging Attacks in this state. When he uses Normal and Charged Attacks, they will be converted into Kuugo: Fushoudan and Kuugo: Toufukai, respectively; the DMG they deal and their AoE will be increased, and their DMG will be considered Normal and Charged Attack DMG, respectively. Kuugo: Toufukai will not consume Stamina.

The Wanderer will hover persistently during this time. While this state is active, the Wanderer’s movements gain the following properties:

• Persistently consumes Kuugoryoku Points to maintain this hovering state.
• When sprinting, additional Kuugoryoku Points will be consumed for the Wanderer to accelerate mid-air. Holding sprint will cause persistent Kuugoryoku Point consumption to maintain speed. This effect will replace his default sprint.
• Jumping expends extra Kuugoryoku Points to increase hovering height. Holding jump will cause persistent Kuugoryoku Point consumption to keep increasing hovering height.

Running out of Kuugoryoku Points will end the Windfavored state. A second cast during the duration of Windfavored will also end it.

• Kyougen: Five Ceremonial Plays (Elemental Burst)

Compresses the atmosphere into a singular vacuum that grinds all troubles away, dealing multiple instances of AoE Anemo DMG. If the character is in the Windfavored state due to the skill “Hanega: Song of the Wind,” the Windfavored state will end after casting.

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32. Tartaglia

Element: Hydro

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Griffin Burns (English), Yudong (Chinese), Kimura Ryohei (Japanese), Nam Doh-hyeong (Korean)

Tartaglia is the Eleventh Fatui Harbinger, a character we meet during the Liyue Archon Quests as an overly friendly and eager guy named Childe. Childe came with a unique kit as he was the only character to change weapons through his kit’s abilities at the time of his release. He is a Hydro DPS that switches from his bow to a pair of Hydro construct swords during his Elemental Skill, letting him deal Hydro DMG infused attacks.

Tartaglia Talents Preview:

• Cutting Torrent

Normal Attack

Performs up to 6 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Performs a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.

While aiming, the power of Hydro will accumulate on the arrowhead. An arrow fully charged with the torrent will deal Hydro DMG and apply the Riptide status.

Riptide

Opponents affected by Riptide will suffer from AoE Hydro DMG effects when attacked by Tartaglia in various ways. DMG dealt in this way is considered Normal Attack DMG.

Riptide Flash: A fully-charged Aimed Shot that hits an opponent affected by Riptide deals consecutive bouts of AoE DMG. Can occur once every 0.7s.

Riptide Burst: Defeating an opponent affected by Riptide creates a Hydro burst that inflicts the Riptide status on nearby opponents hit.

Plunging Attack

Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

When Tartaglia is in Foul Legacy: Raging Tide’s Melee Stance, he cannot perform a plunging attack.

• Foul Legacy: Raging Tide (Elemental Skill)

Unleashes a set of weaponry made of pure water, dealing Hydro DMG to surrounding opponents and entering Melee Stance.

In this Stance, Tartaglia’s Normal and Charged Attacks are converted to Hydro DMG that cannot be overridden by any other elemental infusion and change as follows:

Normal Attack

Performs up to 6 consecutive Hydro strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash a cross slash, dealing Hydro DMG.

Riptide Slash

Hitting an opponent affected by Riptide with a melee attack unleashes a Riptide Slash that deals AoE Hydro DMG. DMG dealt in this way is considered Elemental Skill DMG, and can only occur once every 1.5s.

After 30s, or when the ability is unleashed again, this skill will end. Tartaglia will return to his Ranged Stance, and this ability will enter CD. The longer Tartaglia stays in his Melee Stance, the longer the CD. If the return to a ranged stance occurs automatically after 30s, the CD is even longer.

• Havoc: Obliteration (Elemental Burst)

Performs different attacks based on what stance Tartaglia is in when casting.

Ranged Stance: Flash of Havoc

Swiftly fires a Hydro-imbued magic arrow, dealing AoE Hydro DMG and applying the Riptide status.

Returns a portion of its Energy Cost after use.

Melee Stance: Light of Obliteration

Performs a slash with a large AoE, dealing massive Hydro DMG to all surrounding opponents, which triggers Riptide Blast.

Riptide Blast

When the obliterating waters hit an opponent affected by Riptide, it clears their Riptide status and triggers a Hydro Explosion that deals AoE Hydro DMG.

DMG dealt in this way is considered Elemental Burst DMG.

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33. Aloy

Element: Cryo 

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Giselle Fernandez (English), Mufei (Chinese), Takagaki Ayahi (Japanese), Jo Hyeong-jeong (Korean)

Aloy is a collaboration character brought over to Genshin Impact from Horizon Zero Dawn. The character’s kit involves throwing bombs that explode and deal Cryo damage, though admittedly, Aloy is not a particularly good Cryo applicator. For this reason, she sees very little use in the game. 

Aloy is a limited-time collaboration character that could only be obtained during the 2.1 and 2.2 patches, for Playstation and other platforms, via the in-game mailbox. Aloy and her constellations are currently unobtainable as of the current Genshin Impact patch.

Aloy Talents Preview:

• Rapid Fire

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Perform a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.

While aiming, biting frost will accumulate on the arrowhead. A fully charged frost arrow will deal Cryo DMG.

Plunging Attack

Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Frozen Wilds (Elemental Skill)

Aloy throws a Freeze Bomb in the targeted direction that explodes on impact, dealing Cryo DMG. After it explodes, the Freeze Bomb will split up into many Chillwater Bomblets that explode on contact with opponents or, after a short delay, dealing Cryo DMG.

When a Freeze Bomb or Chillwater Bomblet hits an opponent, the opponent’s ATK is decreased, and Aloy receives 1 Coil stack.

Aloy can gain up to 1 Coil stack every 0.1s.

Coil

• Each stack increases Aloy’s Normal Attack DMG.
• When Aloy has 4 Coil stacks, all stacks of Coil are cleared. She then enters the Rushing Ice state, which further increases the DMG dealt by her Normal Attacks and converts her Normal Attack DMG to Cryo DMG.

While in the Rushing Ice state, Aloy cannot obtain new Coil stacks.

Coil effects will be cleared 30s after Aloy leaves the field.

• Prophecies of Dawn (Elemental Burst)

Aloy throws a Power Cell filled with Cryo in the targeted direction, then detonates it with an arrow, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.

34. The Traveler

Element: Anemo, Geo, Electro, Dendro

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: 

• Lumine: Sarah Miller-Crews (English), Yanning (Chinese), Yuuki Aoi (Japanese), Lee Sae-a (Korean)
• Aether: Zach Aguilar (English), Luyin (Chinese), Horie Shun (Japanese), Lee Kyung-tae (Korean)

Lumine and Aether are the Travelers that players canonically travel through Teyvat as. The Travelers are said to come from another world and are currently trapped in Teyvat until they regain their power. As the main character, the Travelers are able to switch elements as they progress through their journey.

The Traveler typically isn’t a very powerful character in terms of their kit as they are more meant to let players get a taste of what an element has to offer. There’s a trend in Travelers having kit features that mimic the Archon of that element but on a lower power level.

There are currently four versions of the Traveler:

• Anemo Traveler: Similar to Venti, Anemo Traveler summons a tornado that sucks in enemies.
• Geo Traveler: Similar to Zhongli, Geo Traveler creates meteorite Geo constructs that can resonate with other constructs.
• Electro Traveler: Similar to the Raiden Shogun, the Electro Traveler lets you regain Elemental Energy faster.
• Dendro Traveler: Similar to Nahida, the Dendro Traveler provides high amounts of Dendro application and provides buffs based on elements that react with the Dendro they apply.

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4-Star Monstadt Characters 

1. Amber

Element: Pyro

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Kelly Baskin (English), Cai Shujin (Chinese), Iwami Manaka (Japanese), Kim Yeon-woo (Korean)

Outrider Amber is the first character to be formally introduced to us at the beginning of the Monstadt Archon Quest. Amber is one of the three characters given to us for free so that we can try the playstyle of Bow characters and learn how Pyro reactions work. Many of the game’s puzzles require the use of Amber, who at her release was the only Pyro Bow character, to trigger their mechanisms.

Amber Talents Preview:

• Sharpshooter

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Perform a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.

While aiming, flames will accumulate on the arrowhead. A fully charged flaming arrow will deal Pyro DMG.

Plunging Attack

Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Explosive Puppet (Elemental Skill)

Amber throws Baron Bunny.

Baron Bunny

• Continuously taunts the enemy, drawing their fire.
• Baron Bunny’s HP scales with Amber’s Max HP.
• When destroyed or when its timer expires, Baron Bunny explodes, dealing AoE Pyro DMG.

Hold

Adjusts the throwing direction of Baron Bunny.

The longer the button is held, the further the throw.

• Fiery Rain (Elemental Burst)

Fires off a shower of arrows, dealing continuous AoE Pyro DMG.

2. Kaeya

Element: Cryo

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Josey Montana McCoy (English), Sun Ye (Chinese), Torium Kousuke (Japanese), Jeong Joo-won

Kaeya is the cavalry captain of the Knights of Favonius, but he doesn’t have any actual cavalrymen or horses to order around since Grandmaster Varka took all of them with him on an expedition. That said, Kaeya still takes his job seriously and assists his fellow knights throughout the Monstadt Archon Quest. Kaeya is one of the three free characters given at the start of the game, giving us access to Cryo reactions without having to play the gacha aspect of the game.

Kaeya Talents Preview:

• Ceremonial Bladework

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Frostgnaw (Elemental Skill)

Unleashes a frigid blast, dealing Cryo DMG to opponents in front of Kaeya.

• Glacial Waltz (Elemental Burst)

Coalescing the frost in the air, Kaeya summons 3 icicles that revolve around him. These icicles will follow the character around and deal Cryo DMG to opponents in their path for the ability’s duration.

3. Lisa

Element: Electro

Weapon: Catalyst

Voice actors: Mara Junot (English), Zhong Ke (Chinese), Tanaka Rie (Japanese), Park Go-woon (Korean)

Lisa is the librarian of the Favonius Library and a Knight of Favonius herself. Lisa is a former Sumeru Akademiya student who belonged to the Spantamad darshan. For undisclosed reasons, she left Sumeru and decided to settle down as a librarian in Monstadt. Players receive Lisa during the Monstadt Archon Quest as the third and final free character, giving players access to Electro.

Lisa Talents Preview:

• Lightning Touch

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 lightning attacks that deal Electro DMG.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to deal AoE Electro DMG after a short casting time.

Plunging Attack

Gathering the might of Electro, Lisa plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Electro DMG upon impact with the ground.

• Violet Arc (Elemental Skill)

Channels the power of lightning to sweep bothersome matters away.

Press

Releases a homing Lightning Orb. On hit, it deals Electro DMG and applies a stack of the Conductive status (max 3 stacks) to opponents in a small AoE.

Hold

After an extended casting time, calls down lightning from the heavens, dealing massive Electro DMG to all nearby opponents.

Deals great amounts of extra damage to opponents based on the number of Conductive stacks applied to them and clears their Conductive status.

• Lightning Rose (Elemental Burst)

Summons a Lightning Rose that unleashes powerful lightning bolts, launching surrounding opponents and dealing Electro DMG. The Lightning Rose will continuously emit lightning to knock back opponents and deal Electro DMG throughout the ability’s duration.

4. Noelle

Element: Geo

Weapon: Claymore

Voice actors: Laura Faye Smith (English), Yanning (Chinese), Takao Kannon (Japanese), Lee Bo-hee (Korean)

Noelle is a maid of the Knights of Favonius and an aspiring knight. She trains excessively every day, making her a very strong character. Noelle is popular for her all-around kit that lets her shield, heal, and deal damage at a competent level without having to pick a specific build to fulfill each function.

Noelle Talents Preview:

• Favonius Bladework – Maid

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes.

Charged Attack

Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous spinning attacks against all nearby opponents.

At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Breastplate (Elemental Skill)

Summons protective stone armor, dealing Geo DMG to surrounding opponents and creating a shield. The shield’s DMG Absorption scales are based on Noelle’s DEF.

The shield has the following properties:

• When Noelle’s Normal and Charged Attacks hit a target, they have a certain chance to regenerate HP for all characters.

• Possesses 150% DMG Absorption efficiency against all Elemental and Physical DMG.

The amount of HP healed when regeneration is triggered scales based on Noelle’s DEF.

• Sweeping Time (Elemental Burst)

Gathering the strength of stone around her weapon, Noelle strikes the opponents surrounding her within a large AoE, dealing Geo DMG.

Afterward, Noelle gains the following effects:

• Larger attack AoE.
• Converts attack DMG to Geo DMG that cannot be overridden by any other elemental infusion.
• Increased ATK that scales based on her DEF.

5. Barbara

Element: Hydro

Weapon: Catalyst

Voice actors: Laura Stahl (English), Song Yuanyuan (Chinese), Kitou Akari (Japanese), Yun A-yeong (Korean)

Barbara is a deaconess at the Church of Favonius and the younger sister of Jean Gunnhildr. She is a famous pop idol in Monstadt. While she’s happy to make people happy through her singing and healing abilities, she is stressed out by insistent fans and stalkers. 

Barbara provides ample healing and has a constellation that lets her revive team members every few minutes. However, her skill applies Hydro to herself and the active character, making your team susceptible to Freeze, hence the popularity of alternative healers.

Barbara Talents Preview:

• Whisper of Water

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 water splash attacks that deal Hydro DMG.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to deal AoE Hydro DMG after a short casting time.

Plunging Attack

Gathering the might of Hydro, Barbara plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Hydro DMG upon impact with the ground.

• Let the Show Begin (Elemental Skill)

Summons water droplets resembling musical notes that form a Melody Loop, dealing Hydro DMG to surrounding opponents and applying the Wet status to them.

Melody Loop

• On hit, Barbara’s Normal Attacks heal your own party members and nearby teammates for a certain amount of HP, which scales with Barbara’s Max HP.
• On hit, Barbara’s Charged Attack generates 4 times the amount of healing.
• Periodically regenerates your own active character’s HP.
• Applies the Wet status to the character and to opponents who come in contact with them.

• Shining Miracle (Elemental Burst) 

Heals your own party members and nearby teammates for a large amount of HP that scales with Barbara’s Max HP.

6. Bennett

Element: Pyro

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Cristina Vee Valenzuela (English). Mu Xueting (Chinese), Ousaka Ryouta (Japanese), Song Ha-rim (Korean)

Bennett may be unlucky in the game, but he’s everyone’s favorite adventurer. This upbeat young boy can cleanse effects from your team, heal, apply Pyro to enemies, and buff team members with just one skill. Bennett’s ability to fill all of these functions competently, provide Pyro resonance, and increases damage make him an extremely popular character. Together with Xingqiu and Xiangling, he forms the base of Genshin Impact’s timeless National Team.

Bennett Talents Preview:

• Strike of Fortune

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Passion Overload (Elemental Skill)

Bennett puts all his fire and passion for adventuring into his sword. Results may vary based on how fired up he is…

Press

A single, swift flame strike that deals Pyro DMG.

Hold (Short)

Charges up, resulting in different effects when unleashed based on the Charge Level.

Level 1: Strikes twice, dealing Pyro DMG and launching opponents.

Level 2: Unleashes 3 consecutive attacks that deal impressive Pyro DMG, but the last attack triggers an explosion that launches both Bennett and the enemy.

Bennett takes no damage from being launched.

• Fantastic Voyage (Elemental Burst)

Bennett performs a jumping attack that deals Pyro DMG, creating an Inspiration Field.

Inspiration Field

• If the health of a character within the AoE is equal to or falls below 70%, their health will continuously regenerate. The amount of HP restored scales off Bennett’s Max HP.
• If the health of a character within the AoE is higher than 70%, they gain an ATK Bonus that is based on Bennett’s Base ATK.
• Imbues characters within the AoE with Pyro.

7. Fischl

Element: Electro

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Brittany Cox (English), Mace (Chinese), Uchida Maaya (Japanese), Park Go-woon (Korean) 

Fischl introduces herself as the Prinzessin der Verurteilung, a princess from an extraterrestrial realm, but she’s actually just a regular girl with a love of fantasy books. She may not be a real princess, but her kit makes her a valuable team member nonetheless. Fischl applies tons of Electro damage without having to be on the field, making her a favorite for teams that rely on Electro reactions.

Fischl Talents Preview:

• Bolts of Downfall

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Performs a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.

While aiming, the dark lightning spirits of Immernachtreich shall heed the call of their Prinzessin and indwell the enchanted arrowhead. When fully indwelt, the Rachsüchtig Blitz shall deal immense Electro DMG.

Plunging Attack

Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Nightrider (Elemental Skill)

Summons Oz. The night raven, forged of darkness and lightning, descends upon the land, dealing Electro DMG in a small AoE.

For the ability’s duration, Oz will continuously attack nearby opponents with Freikugel.

Hold to adjust the location Oz will be summoned to.

Press again at any time during the ability’s duration to once again summon him to Fischl’s side.

• Midnight Phantasmagoria (Elemental Burst)

Summons Oz to spread his twin wings of twilight and defend Fischl.

Has the following properties during the ability’s duration:

• Fischl takes on Oz’s form, greatly increasing her Movement Speed.
• Strikes nearby opponents with lightning, dealing Electro DMG to opponents she comes into contact with. Each opponent can only be struck once.
• Once this ability’s effects end, Oz will remain on the battlefield and attack his Prinzessin’s foes. If Oz is already on the field, then this will reset the duration of his presence.

8. Rosaria

Element: Cryo

Weapon: Polearm

Voice actors: Elizabeth Maxwell (English), Zhang Anqi (Chinese), Kakuma Ai (Japanese), Kim Bo-na (Korean)

Rosaria is a nun at the Church of Favonius, but she doesn’t like the idea of just praying for Monstadt’s safety. Rosaria is a vigilante, spy, and assassin who keeps an eye on external threats to Monstadt, stalking the city streets at night. Rosaria was raised by bandits and lived a hard life before coming to Monstadt, hence why she’s so fond of her new home.

Rosaria’s fast attacks and low burst cost make her a very satisfying character to play. She can function as a Cryo support, DPS, and sub-DPS without you having to prep several different builds. Her high Cryo application is also great for Freeze teams.

Rosaria Talents Preview:

• Spear of the Church

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Ravaging Confession (Elemental Skill)

Rosaria swiftly shifts her position to appear behind her opponent, then stabs and slashes them with her polearm, dealing Cryo DMG. This ability cannot be used to travel behind opponents of a larger build.

• Rites of Termination (Elemental Burst)

Rosaria’s unique take on this prayer ritual: First, she swings her weapon to slash surrounding opponents; then, she summons a frigid Ice Lance that strikes the ground. Both actions deal Cryo DMG. While active, the Ice Lance periodically releases a blast of cold air, dealing Cryo DMG to surrounding opponents.

9. Sucrose

Element: Anemo

Weapon: Catalyst

Voice actors: Valeria Rodriguez (English), Xiaogan (Chinese), Fujita Akane (Japanese), Kim Ha-yeong (Korean)

Sucrose is an alchemist for the Knights of Favonius and serves as Albedo’s assistant. She is a talented alchemist who specializes in altering plant life. She also has one of the best kits in the game, providing shred, Swirl, and crowd control on a level that competes with 5-stars like Kazuha. 

Sucrose Talents Preview:

• Wind Spirit Creation

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 attacks using Wind Spirits, dealing Anemo DMG.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina and deals AoE Anemo DMG after a short casting time.

Plunging Attack

Calling upon the power of her Wind Spirits, Sucrose plunges toward the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Anemo DMG upon impact with the ground.

• Astable Anemohypostasis Creation – 6308 (Elemental Skill)

Creates a small Wind Spirit that pulls opponents and objects towards its location, launches opponents within its AoE, and deals Anemo DMG.

• Forbidden Creation – Isomer 75/Type II (Elemental Burst) 

Sucrose hurls an unstable concoction that creates a Large Wind Spirit.

While it persists, the Large Wind Spirit will continuously pull in surrounding opponents and objects, launch nearby opponents, and deal Anemo DMG.

Elemental Absorption

• If the Wind Spirit comes into contact with Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro energy, it will deal additional Elemental DMG of that type.
• Elemental Absorption may only occur once per use.

10. Razor

Element: Electro

Weapon: Claymore

Voice actors: Todd Haberkorn (English), Zhou Shuai (Chinese), Uchiyama Kouki (Japanese), Kim Seo-yeong (Korean)

Razor is a mysterious young man who was raised by the wolves of Wolvendom before being taken in by Lisa as a student. Razor used to be a popular DPS character but has since fallen off in popularity in favor of characters with more utility and damage output. Still, he’s a useful character to have given the strength of Electro reactions in the game.

Razor Talents Preview:

• Steel Fang

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes.

Charged Attack

Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous spinning attacks against all nearby opponents.

At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Claw and Thunder (Elemental Skill)

Hunts his prey using the techniques taught to him by his master and his lupical.

Press

Swings the Thunder Wolf Claw, dealing Electro DMG to opponents in front of Razor.

Upon striking an opponent, Razor will gain an Electro Sigil, which increases his Energy Recharge rate. Razor can have up to 3 Electro Sigils simultaneously, and gaining a new Electro Sigil refreshes their duration.

Hold

Gathers Electro energy to unleash a lightning storm over a small AoE, causing massive Electro DMG, and clears all of Razor’s Electro Sigils. Each Electro Sigil cleared in this manner will be converted into Energy for Razor.

• Lightning Fang (Elemental Burst)

Summons the Wolf Within, which deals Electro DMG to all nearby opponents. This clears all of Razor’s Electro Sigils, which will be converted into Elemental Energy for him.

The Wolf Within will fight alongside Razor for the skill’s duration.

The Wolf Within

• Strikes alongside Razor’s normal attacks, dealing Electro DMG.
• Raises Razor’s ATK SPD and Electro RES.
• Causes Razor to be immune to DMG inflicted by the Electro-Charged status.
• Disables Razor’s Charged Attacks.
• Increases Razor’s resistance to interruption.

These effects end when Razor leaves the battlefield. When Razor leaves the field, a maximum of 10 Energy will be returned to him based on the duration remaining on this skill.

11. Diona

Element: Cryo

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Dina Sherman (English), Nuoya (Chinese), Izawa Shiori (Japanese), Woo Jeong-sin (Korean)

Diona is the bartender at the Cat’s Tail and is widely regarded in Monstadt as the best bartender in the country because of the blessing she received from the Spring Fairy. Diona’s ears, paw, and tail aren’t a costume – she’s actually part of the Katzlein, a race of humanoid cats. She’s not popular for her personality by any means, but her extremely good kit means she always sees play in Spiral Abyss. Diona provides healing, Cryo resonance, and shielding for many Freeze teams.

Diona Talents Preview:

• Katzlein Style

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Performs a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.

While aiming, biting frost will accumulate on the arrowhead. A fully charged frost arrow will deal Cryo DMG.

Plunging Attack

Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Icy Paws (Elemental Skill)

Fires an Icy Paw that deals Cryo DMG to opponents and forms a shield on hit. The shield’s DMG Absorption scales are based on Diona’s Max HP, and its duration scales off the number of Icy Paws that hit their target.

Press

Rapidly fires off 2 Icy Paws.

Hold

Dashes back quickly before firing 5 Icy Paws. The shield created by a Hold attack will gain a 75% DMG Absorption Bonus. The shield has a 250% Cryo DMG Absorption Bonus and will cause your active character to become affected by Cryo at the point of formation for a short duration.

• Signature Mix (Elemental Burst)

Tosses out a special cold brew that deals AoE Cryo DMG and creates a Drunken Mist in an AoE.

Drunken Mist

• Deals continuous Cryo DMG to opponents within the AoE.
• Continuously regenerates the HP of characters within the AoE.

12. Mika

Element: Cryo 

Weapon: Polearm

Voice actors: Robb Moreira (English), Deng Youxi (Chinese), Sanpei Yuko (Japanese), Yoon Eun-seo (Korean)

Mika serves as the surveyor of the Knights of Favonius Reconnaissance Company, a division led by Eula. Mika is not a 5-star, but he has a rather unique kit as the first dedicated support for Physical DMG and the fact that he seems to have a bow and a catalyst weapon, despite being a polearm character.

Mika Talents Preview:

• Spear of Favonius – Arrow’s Passage

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 consecutive strikes using his crossbow and spear.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Starfrost Swirl (Elemental Skill)

Mika uses his crossbow to attack, granting all nearby characters in your party Soulwind. When characters in the Soulwind state are on the field, their ATK SPD will be increased.

Will take effect in different ways if Tapped or Held.

Tap

Fires a Flowfrost Arrow that can pierce through opponents, dealing Cryo DMG to enemies it comes into contact with.

Hold

Goes into Aiming Mode, locking on to an opponent and firing a Rimestar Flare at them, dealing Cryo DMG. When the Rimestar Flare hits, it will rise before exploding, launching Rimestar Shards into a maximum of 3 other opponents, dealing Cryo DMG.

• Skyfeather Song (Elemental Burst)

Derives the ability to spur his teammates on from the recited prayers of the knightly order, regenerating HP for all nearby party members. This healing is based on Mika’s Max HP and will grant them the Eagleplume state.

Eagleplume

When the Normal Attacks of active characters affected by Eagleplume hit an opponent, Mika will help them regenerate HP based on his Max HP.

Characters affected by this state can only regenerate HP in this way once per short interval of time.

4-Star Liyue Characters 

13. Beidou

Element: Electro

Weapon: Claymore

Voice actors: Allegro Clark (English), Tang Yajing (Chinese), Koshimizu Ami (Japanese), Jeong Yoo-mi (Korean)

Beidou is the Captain of the Crux and the legendary slayer of Haishan, a sea monster that Beidou fought for four days without a Vision. Beidou’s kit features a shield, a unique counter-attack ability, and ample Electro application.

Beidou Talents Preview:

• Oceanborne

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 consecutive strikes.

Charged Attack

Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous slashes.

At the end of the sequence, perform a more powerful slash.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Tidecaller (Elemental Skill)

Nothing to worry about. Should anyone raise a hand against her or her men, she will avenge it ten-fold with sword and thunder.

Press

Accumulating the power of lightning, Beidou swings her blade forward fiercely, dealing Electro DMG.

Hold

Lifts her weapon up as a shield. Max DMG absorbed scales off Beidou’s Max HP.

Attacks using the energy stored within the greatsword upon release or once this ability’s duration expires, dealing Electro DMG. DMG dealt scales with the number of times Beidou is attacked in the skill’s duration. The greatest DMG Bonus will be attained once this effect is triggered twice.

The shield possesses the following properties:

• Has 250% Electro DMG Absorption Efficiency.
• Applies the Electro element to Beidou upon activation.

• Stormbreaker (Elemental Burst)

Recalling her slaying of the great beast Haishan, Beidou calls upon that monstrous strength and the lightning to create a Thunderbeast’s Targe around herself, dealing Electro DMG to nearby opponents.

Thunderbeast’s Targe

• When Normal and Charged Attacks hit, they create a lightning discharge that can jump between opponents, dealing Electro DMG.
• Increases the character’s resistance to interruption and decreases DMG taken.

A maximum of 1 lightning discharge can be triggered per second.

14. Chongyun

Element: Cryo

Weapon: Claymore

Voice actors: Beau Bridgland (English), kinsen (Chinese), Saito Soma (Japanese), Yang Jeong-hwa (Korean)

Chongyun is an exorcist from a renowned clan of exorcists. Despite his occupation, he has never actually seen a real spirit. Chongyun guesses that’s because of the Yin energy in his body warding away demons which, while useful, makes him prone to outbursts which is why he’s always eating something cold.

Chongyun’s kit is centered around Cryo infusions with his burst creating an area where all normal and charged attacks deal Cryo damage.

Chongyun Talents Preview:

• Demonbane

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes.

Charged Attack

Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous spinning attacks against all nearby opponents. At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Spirit Blade: Chonghua’s Layered Frost (Elemental Skill)

Chongyun strikes the ground with his greatsword, causing a Cryo explosion in a circular AoE in front of him that deals Cryo DMG. After a short delay, the cold air created by the Cryo explosion will coalesce into a Chonghua Frost Field, within which all Sword, Claymore, and Polearm-wielding characters’ weapons will be infused with Cryo.

• Spirit Blade: Cloud-Parting Star (Elemental Burst)

Performing the secret hand seals, Chongyun summons 3 giant spirit blades in mid-air that fall to the earth one by one after a short delay, exploding as they hit the ground. When the spirit blades explode, they will deal AoE Cryo DMG and launch opponents.

15. Ningguang

Element: Geo

Weapon: Catalyst

Voice actors: Erin Ebers (English), Du Mingya (Chinese), Ohara Sayaka (Japanese), Gwak Gyu-mi (Korean)

Ningguang is the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing and the wealthiest person in Teyvat. A shred businesswoman, Ningguang started life as an impoverished vendor. Today, she rules over Liyue from her Jade Chamber.

Ningguang is the only Geo catalyst character and the only Geo character not to benefit from DEF and HP stats. She is a classic DPS who relies on ATK, Crit, and her Elemental DMG.

Ningguang Talents Preview:

• Sparkling Scatter

Normal Attack

Shoots gems that deal Geo DMG.

Upon hit, this grants Ningguang 1 Star Jade.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of stamina to fire off a giant gem that deals Geo DMG.

If Ningguang has any Star Jades, unleashing a Charged Attack will cause the Star Jades to be fired at the enemy as well, dealing additional DMG.

Plunging Attack

Gathering the might of Geo, Ningguang plunges toward the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Geo DMG upon impact with the ground.

• Jade Screen (Elemental Skill)

Ningguang creates a Jade Screen out of gold, obsidian, and her great opulence, dealing AoE Geo DMG.

Jade Screen

• Blocks opponents’ projectiles.
• Endurance scales based on Ningguang’s Max HP.

Jade Screen is considered a Geo Construct and can be used to block certain attacks, but cannot be climbed. Only one Jade Screen may exist at any one time.

• Starshatter (Elemental Burst)

Gathering a great number of gems, Ningguang scatters them all at once, sending homing projectiles at her opponents that deal massive Geo DMG. If Starshatter is cast when a Jade Screen is nearby, the Jade Screen will fire additional gem projectiles at the same time.

16. Xiangling

Element: Pyro

Weapon: Polearm

Voice actors: Jackie Lastra (English), Xiao N (Chinese), Ozawa Ari (Japanese), Yun A-yeong (Korean)

Xiangling is a world-famous chef who works for the Wanmin Restaurant, a restaurant owned by her father. Despite her odd dishes, she has a real gift for making delicious meals from the weirdest ingredients. Xiangling’s Pyronado is a crucial part of the National Team.

Xiangling Talents Preview:

• Dough-Fu

Normal Attack

Performs up to five consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Guoba Attack (Elemental Skill)

Summons Guoba, who will continuously breathe fire at opponents, dealing AoE Pyro DMG. 

• Pyronado (Elemental Burst)

Displaying her mastery over both fire and polearms, Xiangling sends a Pyronado whirling around her. The Pyronado will move with your character for the ability’s duration, dealing Pyro DMG to all opponents in its path.

17. Xingqiu

Element: Hydro

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Cristina Vee Valenzuela (English), Tang Yajing (Chinese), Minagawa Junko (Japanese), Gwak Gyu-mi (Korean)

Xingqiu is the heir of the Feiyun Guild and a talented master of the Guhua Arts. What nearly no one knows about him is that he’s a novelist with a popular light novel published in Inazuma. Xingqiu is one of the Genshin Impact characters that make up the National Team and several other meta teams due to his Rain Swords’ Hydro application and high damage output – not to mention the extra healing they provide.

Xingqiu Talents Preview:

• Guhua Style

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Guhua Sword: Fatal Rainscreen (Elemental Skill)

Xingqiu performs twin strikes with his sword, dealing Hydro DMG. At the same time, this ability creates the maximum number of Rain Swords, which will orbit your active character.

The Rain Swords have the following properties:

• When a character takes DMG, the Rain Sword will shatter, reducing the amount of DMG taken.
• Increases the character’s resistance to interruption.
• 20% of Xingqiu’s Hydro DMG Bonus will be converted to additional DMG Reduction for the Rain Swords.

The maximum amount of additional DMG Reduction that can be gained this way is 24%.

The initial maximum number of Rain Swords is 3.

Using this ability applies the Wet status onto the character.

• Guhua Sword: Raincutter (Elemental Burst)

Initiate Rainbow Bladework and fight using an illusory sword rain while creating the maximum number of Rain Swords.

Rainbow Bladework

• Your active character’s Normal Attacks will trigger consecutive sword rain attacks, dealing Hydro DMG.
• Rain Swords will remain at the maximum number throughout the ability’s duration.

18. Yanfei

Element: Pyro

Weapon: Catalyst

Voice actors: Lizzie Freeman (English), Su Ziwu (Chinese), Hanamori Yumiri (Japanese), Cho Kyung-yi (Korean)

Yanfei is a famous lawyer in Liyue and a half-Adeptus. She is the only known adeptus not to have a contract with Morax binding her to serve Liyue. Yanfei’s kit is geared towards DPS, but at higher constellations, you can build her as ‘Tankfei’, a playstyle that lets her use her shield to take damage indiscriminately while she deals it back to enemies.

Yanfei Talents Preview:

• Seal of Approval

Normal Attack

Shoots fireballs that deal up to three counts of Pyro DMG.

When Yanfei’s Normal Attacks hit enemies, they will grant her a single Scarlet Seal. Yanfei may possess a maximum of 3 Scarlet Seals, and each time this effect is triggered, the duration of currently possessed Scarlet Seals will refresh.

Each Scarlet Seal will decrease Yanfei’s Stamina consumption and will disappear when she leaves the field.

Charged Attack

Consumes Stamina and all Scarlet Seals before dealing AoE Pyro DMG to the opponents after a short casting time.

This Charged Attack’s AoE and DMG will increase according to the amount of Scarlet Seals consumed.

Plunging Attack

Gathering the power of Pyro, Yanfei plunges toward the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Pyro DMG upon impact with the ground.

• Signed Edict (Elemental Skill)

Summons blistering flames that deal AoE Pyro DMG.

Opponents hit by the flames will grant Yanfei the maximum number of Scarlet Seals.

• Done Deal (Elemental Burst)

Triggers a spray of intense flames that rush at nearby opponents, dealing AoE Pyro DMG, granting Yanfei the maximum number of Scarlet Seals, and applying Brilliance to her.

Brilliance

Has the following effects:

• Grants Yanfei a Scarlet Seal at fixed intervals.
• Increases the DMG dealt by her Charged Attacks.

The effects of Brilliance will end if Yanfei leaves the field or falls in battle.

19. Yun Jin

Element: Geo

Weapon: Polearm

Voice actors: Judy Alice Lee (English), He Wenxiao (Chinese), Koiwai Kotori (Japanese), Sa Mun-yeong (Korean)

Yun Jin is the premier opera star of the Yun-Han Opera Troupe. She is passionate about traditional opera but is open to other forms of art, which is why she’s a big fan of Xinyan’s rock music.

Yun Jin is a Geo support character who scales off HP. She provides a shield and normal attack buffs to her teammates.

Yun Jin Talents Preview:

• Cloud-Grazing Strike

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Opening Flourish (Elemental Skill)

Ms. Yun may just be acting out fights on stage, but her skills with the spear are real enough to defend against her foes.

Press

Flourishes her polearm in a cloud-grasping stance, dealing Geo DMG.

Hold

Takes up the Opening Flourish stance and charges up, forming a shield. DMG Absorption is based on Yun Jin’s Max HP and has 150% effectiveness against all Elemental DMG and Physical DMG. The shield lasts until she finishes unleashing her Elemental Skill.

When the skill is released, when its duration ends, or when the shield breaks, Yun Jin will unleash the charged energy as an attack, dealing Geo DMG. Based on the time spent charging, it will either unleash an attack at Charge Level 1 or Level 2.

• Cliffbreaker’s Banner (Elemental Burst)

Deals AoE Geo DMG and grants all nearby party members a Flying Cloud Flag Formation.

Flying Cloud Flag Formation

When Normal Attack DMG is dealt to opponents, Bonus DMG will be dealt based on Yun Jin’s current DEF.

The effects of this skill will be cleared after a set duration or after being triggered a specific number of times. When one Normal Attack hits multiple opponents, the effect is triggered multiple times according to the number of opponents hit. The number of times that the effect is triggered is counted independently for each member of the party with Flying Cloud Flag Formation.

20. Xinyan

Element: Pyro

Weapon: Claymore

Voice actors: Laura Stahl (English), Wang Yaxin (Chinese), Takahashi Chiaka (Japanese), Kim Chae-ha (Korean)

Xinyan may be a rockstar, but her niche music and fashion style has made her an outcast in the game. Xinyan’s kit also makes her an outcast among the other playable characters. Her split scaling and focus on Physical DMG, despite having no access to the Superconduct reaction, make her a bit difficult to play. That said, she is rewarding and serviceable for most of the game’s content.

Xinyan Talents Preview:

• Dance of Fire

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes.

Charged Attack

Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous spinning attacks against all nearby opponents.

At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Sweeping Fervor (Elemental Skill)

Xinyan brandishes her instrument, dealing Pyro DMG on nearby opponents, forming a shield made out of her audience’s passion.

The shield’s DMG Absorption scales based on Xinyan’s DEF and on the number of opponents hit.

• Hitting 0 – 1 opponents grants Shield Level 1: Ad Lib.
• Hitting 2 opponents grants Shield Level 2: Lead-In.
• Hitting 3 or more opponents grants Shield Level 3: Rave, which will also deal intermittent Pyro DMG to nearby opponents.

The shield has the following special properties:

• When unleashed, it infuses Xinyan with Pyro.
• It has 250% DMG Absorption effectiveness against Pyro DMG.

• Riff Revelation (Elemental Burst)

Strumming rapidly, Xinyan launches nearby opponents and deals Physical DMG to them, hyping up the crowd. The sheer intensity of the atmosphere will cause explosions that deal Pyro DMG to nearby opponents.

21. Yaoyao

Element: Dendro

Weapon: Polearm

Voice actors: Kelsey Jaffer (English), Liu Yinuo (Chinese), Kadowaki Mai (Japanese), Yu Hye-ji (Korean)

Yaoyao is an apprentice of the adepti of Jueyun Karst and is under the care of Ganyu and Xiangling. She spends most of her time picking herbs in the mountains. When she’s playing with us, she provides consistent healing and lots of Dendro application.

Yaoyao Talents Preview:

• Toss ‘N’ Turn Spear

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Raphanus Sky Cluster (Elemental Skill)

Calls upon “Yuegui: Throwing Mode,” a special device created by a certain adeptus to help Yaoyao solve her problems.

This skill will be used differently in Holding Mode.

Hold

Enters Aiming Mode to adjust the throw direction.

Yuegui: Throwing Mode

Throws out White Jade Radishes that will explode upon hitting characters or opponents, dealing Dendro DMG to opponents within a certain AoE, and healing characters within that same AoE based on Yaoyao’s Max HP. If a radish does not hit either an opponent or a character, the radish will remain where it is and explode on contact with a character or opponent or will explode after its duration expires.

Yuegui: Throwing Mode will choose its radish-throw targets.

• If all nearby characters have more than 70% HP remaining, then it will throw the radish at a nearby opponent.
• If nearby characters have 70% or less HP remaining, it will throw a radish at the character with the lowest HP percentage remaining. If no opponents exist nearby, Yuegui will throw White Jade Radishes at characters even if they all have more than 70% HP remaining.

A maximum of 2 instances Yuegui: Throwing Mode can exist at any one time.

• Moonjade Descent (Elemental Burst)

At the enjoinment of a certain Adeptus, Yuegui’s full potential can be unleashed in an emergency, dealing Dendro DMG to nearby opponents and entering an (in some sense) unsurpassed Adeptal Legacy state.

Adeptal Legacy

• White Jade Radishes generated will be changed to heal and deal DMG according to this skill. Explosions will heal all nearby party members, and the Dendro DMG that they deal will be viewed as Elemental Burst DMG instead.
• Summons “Yuegui: Jumping Mode” at intervals until their limit has been reached. The behavior of this version of Yuegui is the same as that of “Yuegui: Throwing Mode” in the Elemental Skill, Raphanus Sky Cluster. A maximum of 3 Yuegui: Jumping Mode can exist at any one time.
• Yaoyao’s Movement SPD is increased by 15%.
• Yaoyao’s Dendro RES will be increased.

The Adeptal Legacy state will end once Yaoyao is off-field, and all remaining Yuegui: Jumping Mode will be cleared once this state ends.

4-Star Inazuma Characters

22. Sayu

Element: Anemo

Weapon: Claymore

Voice actors: Lilypichu (English), Sakula (Chinese), Suzaki Aya (Japanese), Lee Ji-hyeong (Korean)

Sayu may look young, but she’s actually an adult that never grew taller. She serves as a ninja under Ayato’s Shuumatsuban. Sayu’s kit is best known for its mobility feature that lets players travel the overworld while consuming very little stamina.

Sayu Talents Preview:

• Shuumatsuban Ninja Blade

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive strikes.

Charged Attack

Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous spinning attacks against all nearby opponents.

At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Yoohoo Art: Fuuin Dash (Elemental Skill)

The special technique of the Yoohoo Ninja Arts!

Sayu curls up into a rolling Fuufuu Windwheel and smashes into opponents at high speed, dealing Anemo DMG. When the duration ends, she unleashes a Fuufuu Whirlwind Kick, dealing AoE Anemo DMG.

Press

Enters the Fuufuu Windwheel state, rolling forward a short distance before using the Fuufuu Whirlwind Kick.

Hold

Rolls about continuously in the Fuufuu Windwheel state, increasing Sayu’s resistance to interruption while within that state. During this time, Sayu can control the direction of her roll and can use the skill again to end her Windwheel state early and unleash a stronger version of the Fuufuu Whirlwind Kick.

The Hold version of this skill can trigger Elemental Absorption.

This skill has a maximum duration of 10s and enters CD once its effects end.

The longer Sayu remains in her Windwheel state, the longer the CD.

Elemental Absorption

If Sayu comes into contact with Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro while in her Windwheel state, she will deal with additional elemental DMG of that type.

Elemental Absorption may only occur once per use of this skill.

• Yoohoo Art: Mujina Flurry (Elemental Burst)

The other super special technique of the Yoohoo Ninja Arts! It summons a pair of helping hands for Sayu.

Deals Anemo DMG to nearby opponents and heals all nearby party members. The amount of HP restored is based on Sayu’s ATK. This skill then summons a Muji-Muji Daruma.

Muji-Muji Daruma

At specific intervals, the Daruma will take one of several actions based on the situation around it:

• If the HP of nearby characters is above 70%, it will attack a nearby opponent, dealing Anemo DMG.
• If there are active characters with 70% or less HP nearby, it will heal the active character with the lowest percentage of HP left. If there are no opponents nearby, it will heal active characters nearby, even if they have 70% HP or more.

23. Gorou

Element: Geo

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Cory Yee (English), Yang Xinran (Chinese), Hatanaka Tasuku (Japanese), Lee Sae-byeok (Korean)

Gorou is the general of the Watatsumi Island army, serving under Kokomi. He is loyal and steadfast in his beliefs. Gorou has a one-of-a-kind kit that is wholly centered on increasing defense and buffing Geo DMG for Mono Geo teams.

Gorou Talents Preview: 

• Ripping Fang Fletching

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Perform a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.

While aiming, stone crystals will accumulate on the arrowhead. A fully charged crystalline arrow will deal Geo DMG.

Plunging Attack

Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Inuzaka All-Around Defense (Elemental Skill)

Deals AoE Geo DMG and sets up a General’s War Banner.

General’s War Banner

Provides up to 3 buffs to active characters within the skill’s AoE based on the number of Geo characters in the party at the time of casting:

• 1 Geo character: Adds “Standing Firm” – DEF Bonus.
• 2 Geo characters: Adds “Impregnable” – Increased resistance to interruption.
• 3 Geo characters: Adds “Crunch” – Geo DMG Bonus.

Gorou can deploy only 1 General’s War Banner on the field at any one time.

Characters can only benefit from 1 General’s War Banner at a time. When a party member leaves the field, the active buff will last for 2s.

Hold

Adjust the location of the skill.

• Juuga: Forward Unto Victory (Elemental Burst)

Displaying his valor as a general, Gorou deals Aoe Geo DMG and creates a field known as General’s Glory to embolden his comrades.

General’s Glory

This field has the following properties:

• Like the General’s War Banner created by Inuzaka All-Round Defense, provides buffs to active characters within the skill’s AoE based on the number of Geo characters in the party. Also moves together with your active character.
• Generates 1 Crystal Collapse every 1.5s that deals AoE Geo DMG to 1 opponent within the skill’s AoE.
• Pulls 1 elemental shard in the skill’s AoE to your active character’s position every 1.5s (elemental shards are created by Crystallize reactions).

If a General’s War Banner created by Gorou currently exists on the field when his ability is used, it will be destroyed. In addition, for the duration of General’s Glory, Gorou’s Elemental Skill “Inuzaka All-Round Defense” will not create the General’s War Banner.

If Gorou falls, the effects of General’s Glory will be cleared.

24. Kujou Sara

Element: Electro

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Jeannie Tirado (English), Yang Menglu (Chinese), Seto Asami (Japanese), Mun Ji-yeong (Korean)

Kujou Sara is the general of the Inazuma army and an adopted daughter of the Kujou Clan. Sara isn’t entirely human and is actually a tengu, a type of crow spirit. She is devoted to the Raiden Shogun and hardly questions her beliefs. Her kit has been described as similar to Bennett’s due to its buffing features for Electro but does not have the same range of utility.

Kujou Sara Talents Preview:

• Tengu Bowmanship 

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Perform a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.

While aiming, crackling lightning will accumulate on the arrowhead. An arrow fully charged with the storm’s might will deal Electro DMG.

When in the Crowfeather Cover state, a fully-charged arrow will leave a Crowfeather behind after it hits.

Plunging Attack

Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Tengu Stormcall (Elemental Skill)

Retreats rapidly with the speed of a tengu, summoning the protection of the Crowfeather.

Gains Crowfeather Cover for 18s, and when Kujou Sara fires a fully-charged Aimed Shot, Crowfeather Cover will be consumed and will leave a Crowfeather at the target location. Crowfeathers will trigger Tengu Juurai: Ambush after a short time, dealing Electro DMG and granting the active character within its AoE an ATK Bonus based on Kujou Sara’s Base ATK.

The ATK Bonuses from different Tengu Juurai will not stack, and their effects and duration will be determined by the last Tengu Juurai to take effect.

• Subjugation: Koukou Sendou (Elemental Burst)

Casts down Tengu Juurai: Titanbreaker, dealing AoE Electro DMG. Afterward, Tengu Juurai: Titanbreaker spreads out into 4 consecutive bouts of Tengu Juurai: Stormcluster, dealing AoE Electro DMG.

Tengu Juurai: Titanbreaker and Tengu Juurai: Stormcluster can provide the active character within their AoE with the same ATK Bonus as given by the Elemental Skill, Tengu Stormcall.

The ATK Bonus provided by various kinds of Tengu Juurai will not stack, and their effects and duration will be determined by the last Tengu Juurai to take effect.

25. Kuki Shinobu

Element: Electro

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Kira Buckland (English), Yang Ning (Chinese), Mzuhashi Kaori (Japanese), Kim Yool (Korean)

Kuki Shinobu is a lawyer and a member of the Arataki Gang. Naturally, she uses her knowledge to protect the gang’s members and get them out of legal trouble. As for her kit, it was initially underrated because of how weak it was. However, her ability to heal and high Electro application have made her the star of Aggravate and Hyperbloom teams.

Kuki Shinobu Talents Preview:

• Shinobu’s Shadowsword 

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Sanctifying Ring (Elemental Skill)

Creates a Grass Ring of Sanctification at the cost of part of her HP, dealing Electro DMG to nearby opponents.

Grass Ring of Sanctification

Follows your currently active character around. Deals Electro DMG to nearby opponents every 1.5s and restores HP for the active character(s) within the ring’s AoE based on Kuki Shinobu’s Max HP.

The HP consumption from using this skill can only bring her to 20% HP.

• Gyoei Narukami Kariyama Rite (Elemental Burst)

Stabs an evil-excoriating blade into the ground, creating a field that cleanses the area of all that is foul, dealing continuous Electro DMG to opponents within its AoE based on Shinobu’s Max HP.

If Shinobu’s HP is less than or equal to 50% when this skill is used, the field will last longer.

26. Thoma

Element: Pyro

Weapon: Polearm

Voice actors: Christian Banas (English), Zhang Pei (Chinese), Morita Masakuza (Japanese), Ryu Seung-gon (Korean)

Thoma is the housekeeper of the Kamisato clan. He is not an Inazuma native and is instead a foreigner from Monstadt. Thoma has decided to call Inazuma home after the warm welcome he received from the Kamisato family. Like Kuki, he was largely ignored after release due to his kit’s low damage, Pyro application features, and weak shield, but he emerged back into popularity due to the Burgeon reaction.

Thoma Talents Preview:

• Swiftshatter Spear 

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Blazing Blessing (Elemental Skill)

Thoma vaults forward with his polearm and delivers a flame-filled flying kick that deals AoE Pyro DMG, while also summoning a defensive Blazing Barrier. At the moment of casting, Thoma’s Elemental Skill applies Pyro to himself.

The DMG Absorption of the Blazing Barrier scales off Thoma’s Max HP.

• The Blazing Barrier has the following traits:
• Absorbs Pyro DMG 250% more effectively.
• When a new Blazing Barrier is obtained, the remaining DMG Absorption of an existing Blazing Barrier will stack, and its duration will be refreshed.

The maximum DMG Absorprtion of the Blazing Barrier will not exceed a certain percentage of Thoma’s Max HP.

• Crimson Ooyoroi (Elemental Burst)

Thoma spins his polearm, slicing at his foes with roaring flames that deal AoE Pyro DMG and weave themselves into a Scorching Ooyoroi.

Scorching Ooyoroi

While Scorching Ooyoroi is in effect, the active character’s Normal Attacks will trigger Fiery Collapse, dealing AoE Pyro DMG and summoning a Blazing Barrier.

Fiery Collapse can be triggered once every 1s.

Except for the amount of DMG they can absorb, the Blazing Barriers created in this way are identical to those created by Thoma’s Elemental Skill, Blazing Blessing:

• Absorbs Pyro DMG 250% more effectively.
• When a new Blazing Barrier is obtained, the remaining DMG Absorption of an existing Blazing Barrier will stack, and its duration will be refreshed.

The maximum DMG Absorption of the Blazing Barrier will not exceed a certain percentage of Thoma’s Max HP.

If Thoma falls, the effects of Scorching Ooyoroi will be cleared.

27. Shikanoin Heizou

Element: Anemo

Weapon: Catalyst

Voice actors: Kieran Regan (English), Lin Jing (Chinese), Iguchi Yuuichi (Japanese), Jeong-Ui-jin (Korean)

Shikanoin Heizou is a private detective whose kit dealt impressive Anemo DMG for a 4-star up until HoYoVerse nerfed him. Heizou may not be as popular now as he was when he was first released, but he’s still a satisfying character to play, seeing as his move set makes him look like he’s doing karate instead of using a catalyst. 

Shikanoin Heizou Talents Preview:

• Fudou Style Martial Arts

Normal Attack

Performs up to 5 fisticuffs empowered by a mighty wind, dealing Anemo DMG.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina and performs a sweeping kick that deals Anemo DMG.

Plunging Attack

Calling upon the surging wind, Heizou plunges toward the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in his path. Deals AoE Anemo DMG upon impact with the ground.

• Heartstropper Strike (Elemental Skill)

Press

Wields the swift winds to launch a Heartstopper Strike that deals Anemo DMG.

Hold

Charges energy to unleash an even stronger blow. He will obtain the Declension effect while charging, which will increase the power of the Heartstopper Strike. When the skill button is released or the skill finishes charging, he will strike forward, dealing Anemo DMG.

Declension

Increases the power of the next Heartstopper Strike. Max 4 stacks. When you possess 4 Declension stacks, the Conviction effect will be produced, which will cause the next Heartstopper Strike to be even stronger and have a larger AoE.

• Windmuster Kick (Elemental Burst)

Leaps into the air and uses the Fudou Style Vacuum Slugger, and kicks his opponent. The Vacuum Slugger will explode upon hit and create an Arresting Windtunnel that pulls in nearby objects and opponents, dealing AoE Anemo DMG.

When Vacuum Slugger hits opponents affected by Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro, these opponents will be afflicted with Windmuster Iris. This Windmuster Iris will explode after a moment and dissipate, dealing AoE DMG of the corresponding elemental type.

Vacuum Slugger can afflict a maximum of 4 opponents with the Windmuster Iris. A single opponent cannot be under the effect of Windmuster Irises of different elements at the same time.

28. Kirara

Element: Dendro

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Julia Gu (English), Sun Yanqi (Chinese), Suzushiro Sayumi (Japanese), Kang Eun-ae (Korean)

Kirara is a nekomata, a type of cat yokai, who likes to live among people. She works as a courier for the Komaniya Express. She is currently the only 4-star Dendro character who can shield and heal her team.

Kirara Talents Preview:

• Boxcutter

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 3 rapid claw strikes.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Meow-teor Kick (Elemental Skill)

Press

Leaps into the air with all the agility of a cat passing through the bushes and thwacks her foes with a flying kick that deals AoE Dendro DMG while creating a Shield of Safe Transport. This will also briefly apply Dendro to Kirara.

The shield will absorb Dendro DMG with 250% effectiveness. The shield’s DMG absorption will be based on Kirara’s Max HP and will not exceed a certain percentage of that Max HP. The remaining DMG absorption on a Shield of Safe Transport will stack on a new one when it is created, and its duration will reset.

Hold

Out of her desire to “deliver within half a day,” Kirara deploys a Shield of Safe Transport identical to the one that can be created by pressing the skill. She will also curl up into a special express delivery box, entering the Urgent Neko Parcel state in order to move and fight more swiftly.

Urgent Neko Parcel

Deals Dendro DMG to opponents she crashes into. This effect can be triggered once on each opponent every 0.5s.

When in this state, Kirara’s movement speed, climbing speed, and jumping power are all increased, and her Stamina Consumption from climbing is increased.

When the duration ends, or the skill is used again, a Flipclaw Strike more powerful than the attack in the Mode will be unleashed, dealing AoE Dendro DMG. The Urgent Neko Parcel state lasts a maximum of 10s. When the state ends, the skill will enter CD. The longer Kirara spends in this state, the longer the CD will be. Sprinting or actively canceling climbing will end this state early.

• Secret Art: Surprise Dispatch (Elemental Burst)

Smash opponents with a Special Delivery Package used for punishing parcel thieves, dealing AoE Dendro DMG. After the Special Delivery Package explodes, it will split up into many Cat Grass Cardamoms that will explode either upon contact with opponents or, after a period of time, dealing AoE Dendro DMG.

4-Star Sumeru Characters

29.Collei

Element: Dendro

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Christina Costello (English), Qin Wenqing (Chinese), Maekawa Ryoko (Japanese), Bang Siu (Korean)

Collei is a ranger in training for the Avidya Forest Watchers. She was once afflicted with the rare Eleazar sickness, but now that she’s healed, she spends her time training under Tighnari. Collei is the first Dendro character available to players which is why we get her for free as part of the introduction of Sumeru.

Collei Talents Preview:

• Supplicant’s Bowmanship

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Performs a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.

While aiming, Dendro energy will accumulate on the arrowhead. A fully charged arrow will deal Dendro DMG.

Plunging Attack

Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Floral Brush (Elemental Skill)

Throws out a Floral Ring that deals 1 instance of Dendro DMG to targets it comes into contact with. The Floral Ring will return after a set time, dealing Dendro DMG once again.

• Trump-Card Kitty (Elemental Burst)

Trusty Cuilein-Anbar comes to save the day! Throws the doll named Cuilein-Anbar, causing an explosion that deals AoE Dendro DMG, creating a Cuilein-Anbar Zone. Cuilein-Anbar will bounce around within this zone, dealing AoE Dendro DMG.

30. Candace

Element: Hydro

Weapon: Polearm

Voice actors: Shara Kirby (English), Zhang Qi (Chinese), Yuzuki Ryoka (Japanese), Jeon Yeongsu (Korean)

Candace is the guardian of Aaru Village and a descendant of King Deshret himself. She is a courageous yet kind fighter who has dedicated herself to protecting the common people. Her unique kit features a damage-countering skill and a burst that lets her infuse her and her team members’ attacks with Hydro.

Candace Talents Preview:

• Gleaming Spear: Guardian Stance

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive spear strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Sacred Rite: Heron’s Sanctum (Elemental Skill)

Candace’s fighting style is capable of warding off an entire tide of foes.

Tap

Rushes forward with her shield, dealing Hydro DMG to opponents in front of her.

Hold

Raises her shield to block incoming attacks from nearby opponents, forming a barrier that absorbs DMG based on her Max HP and absorbs Hydro DMG 250% more effectively. This barrier lasts until the Elemental Skill is unleashed.

After holding for a certain period of time, Candace will finish charging, and when the skill button is released, the skill duration expires, or when the barrier is broken, she will perform a leaping strike that deals Hydro DMG to opponents in front of her.

• Sacred Rite: Wagtail’s Tide (Elemental Burst)

Raising her weapon on high [sic], Candace calls upon a divine blessing that deals AoE Hydro DMG based on her Max HP and continuously confers the Prayer of the Crimson Crown on your active character.

Prayer of the Crimson Crown

This effect has the following properties:

• Characters deal increased Elemental DMG with their Normal Attacks.
• Whenever a character takes the field, they will unleash a rippling wave of water that deals Hydro DMG to nearby opponents. There is a limited number of waves that can be triggered in the duration of this skill.
• Sword, Claymore, and Polearm-wielding characters under this effect will obtain a Hydro Infusion.

31. Dori

Element: Electro

Weapon: Claymore

Voice actors: Anjali Kunapaneni (English), Wang Xiaotong (Chinese), Kaneda Tomoko (Japanese), Lee Myeong-ho (Korean)

Dori is a shady merchant who travels around with a jinn. She is also known to have scammed Kaveh out of the house he built. Her kit is designed around AoE electro DMG, but she sees limited use due to low damage and utility.

Dori Talents Preview:

• Marvelous Sword-Dance (Modified)

Normal Attack

Performs up to 3 consecutive strikes.

Charged Attack

Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous spinning attacks against all nearby opponents.

At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Spirit-Warding Lamp: Troubleshooter Cannon (Elemental Skill)

Directs a Spirit-Warding Lamp to fire off a Troubleshooter Shot at opponents, dealing Electro DMG.

After the Troubleshooter Shot hits, it will create 2 After-Sales Service Rounds that will automatically track nearby opponents and deal Electro DMG.

• Alcarzaray’s Exactitude (Elemental Burst)

Summons forth the Jinni within the lamp to give the client various kinds of aid.

Jinni

Connects to a nearby character. The connected character will:

• Continuously restore HP based on Dori’s Max HP.
• Continuously regenerate Energy.
• Be affected by Electro.

When the connector between the Jinni and the character touches opponents, it will deal one instance of Electro DMG to them every 0.4s.

Only one Jinni can exist at one time.

32. Kaveh

Element: Dendro

Weapon: Claymore

Voice actors: Ben Balmaceda (English), Lio Sanmu (Chinese), Uchida Yuma (Japanese), Lee Jung-min (Korean)

Kaveh, a.k.a the Light of Ksharewar, is the star alumni of Sumeru Akademiya’s Ksharewar darshan. He is an idealist who loves making people-centered designs. His kit supports and is supported by Dendro Cores. Kaveh is the only character to not be affected by Dendro Core damage, and he is even healed by them.

Kaveh Talents Preview:

• Schematic Setup

Normal Attack

Uses Mehrak to perform up to 4 consecutive attacks.

Charged Attack

Drains Stamina over time to perform continuous slashes. At the end of the sequence, performs a more powerful slash.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Artistic Ingenuity (Elemental Skill)

Uses Mehrak’s mapping ability for offensive purposes, initiating a radial scan that deals AoE Dendro DMG. It will also scan all Dendro Cores in its AoE and cause them to immediately burst.

• Painted Dome (Elemental Burst)

Completely unleashes Mehrak’s energy and creates a cubic scanned space, dealing AoE Dendro DMG to all opponents within it, causing all Dendro Cores in its AoE to immediately burst, and granting Kaveh the following enhanced combat abilities for a specific duration:

• Increases Kaveh’s Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack AoE, and converts his attack DMG to Dendro DMG that cannot be overridden.
• All Dendro Cores created by all your own party members through Bloom reactions will deal additional DMG when they burst.
• Increases Kaveh’s resistance to interruption

These effects will be canceled once Kaveh leaves the field.

33. Layla

Element: Cryo

Weapon: Sword

Voice actors: Ashley Biski (English), Hou Xiaofei (Chinese), Tomita Miyu (Japanese), Kang Sae-Bom (Korean)

Layla is a student of the Rtawahist darshan who studies astrology. She shares her body with an unknown second self which is why she sleepwalks sometimes. Layla’s kit features the second strongest shield in the game, right after Zhongli.

Layla Talents Preview:

• Sword of the Radiant Path

Normal Attack

Performs up to 3 rapid strikes.

Charged Attack

Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.

Plunging Attack

Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Nights of Formal Focus (Elemental Skill)

Puts forth a shield known as the Curtain of Slumber, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.

The Curtain of Slumber’s DMG Absorption is based on Layla’s Max HP and absorbs Cryo DMG with 250% effectiveness. When the shield is deployed, Layla will have Cryo applied to her briefly.

Night Stars and Shooting Stars

• While the Curtain of Slumber is active, it will create 1 Night Star that will be attached to it every 1.5s. When a character protected by this shield uses an Elemental Skill, 2 Night Stars will be created. Night Stars can be created once every 0.3s in this way. A maximum of 4 Night Stars can be accumulated at any one time.
• Once the Curtain of Slumber has accumulated 4 Night Stars and there are opponents nearby, these Night Stars will transform into homing Shooting Stars that will be fired off in sequence, dealing Cryo DMG to any opponents hit.

If the Curtain of Slumber’s duration ends or it is destroyed, the Night Stars will disappear. If they are already being fired off as Shooting Stars, these Shooting Stars will last until this wave of shots ends.

New Night Stars cannot be created until the previous wave of Shooting Stars has been fired completely.

• Dream of the Star-Stream Shaker (Elemental Burst)

Unleashes a Celestial Dreamsphere that constantly fires Starlight Slugs at opponents within its AoE, dealing Cryo DMG.

When a Starlight Slug hits, it will generate 1 Night Star for nearby Curtains of Slumber. Each Curtain of Slumber can gain 1 Night Star this way every 0.5s.

34. Faruzan

Element: Anemo

Weapon: Bow

Voice actors: Chandni Parekh (English), Yan Mengmeng (Chinese), Horie Yui (Japanese), Kim You-rim (Korean)

Faruzan is a 100-year-old member of the Faruzan darshan. Faruzan was trapped in a ruin where time froze for her for a century, resulting in her remaining young even after leaving the ruin. She often holds her seniority over everyone else’s head, making her a little grating.

Faruzan’s kit is designed around providing Anemo DMG buffs and providing crowd control. 

Faruzan Talents Preview:

• Parthian Shot

Normal Attack

Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Performs a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.

While aiming, mighty winds will accumulate on the arrowhead. A fully charged wind arrow will deal Anemo DMG.

Plunging Attack

Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, hitting opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

• Wind Realm of Nasamjnin (Elemental Skill)

Faruzan deploys a polyhedron that deals AoE Anemo DMG to nearby opponents. She will also enter the Manifest Gale state.

While in the Manifest Gale state, Faruzan’s next fully charged shot will consume this state and will become a Hurricane Arrow that contains high-pressure currents. This arrow deals Anemo DMG based on the DMG of a fully charged Aimed Shot from “Normal Attack: Parthian Shot.”

Pressurized Collapse

The Hurricane Arrow will apply a Pressurized Collapse effect to the opponent or character hit. This effect will be removed after a short delay, creating a vortex that deals AoE Anemo DMG and pulls nearby objects and opponents in. If Hurricane Arrow does not hit any opponent or character, it will create a Pressurized Collapse effect at its point of impact.

The vortex DMG is considered Elemental Skill DMG.

• The Wind’s Secret Ways (Elemental Burst)

Faruzan deploys a Dazzling Polyhedron that unleashes a Whirlwind Pulse and deals AoE Anemo DMG. While the Dazzling Polyhedron persists, it will continuously move along a triangular path. Once it reaches each corner of that triangular path, it will unleash 1 more Whirlwind Pulse.

Whirlwind Pulse

• When the Whirlwind Pulse is unleashed, it will apply Perfidious Wind’s Bale to nearby opponents, decreasing their Anemo RES.
• The Whirlwind Pulse will also apply Prayerful Wind’s Benefit to all nearby party members when it is unleashed, granting them an Anemo DMG Bonus.

Who is the hardest 4-star to get in Genshin?

The most difficult 4-star characters to obtain in Genshin Impact are the three starter characters, Amber, Lisa, and Kaeya, as they are never part of rate-up banners. Players have to get lucky to draw them from an ever-expanding pool of 4-star characters or save up enough Starglitter to buy them from the shop.

Who is the strongest 5-star in Genshin Impact?

There is no singular 5-star character who is the strongest in Genshin Impact, as a character’s strength varies wildly depending on the role they fill and the team members they have. For an idea of how this works, Zhongli provides the strongest shield, Nahida provides the most Dendro application, and Kokomi is the best healer in Genshin Impact despite not being able to heal as much as Qiqi because Kokomi provides Hydro application and does not expose your characters to damage in order to get their healing.

Will dead characters become playable in Genshin Impact?

There is currently no precedent for dead characters becoming playable in Genshin Impact, so it is unlikely for us to see characters like La Signora, Makoto, and Greater Lord Rukkhadevata become playable in the future. That said, another HoYoVerse game, Honkai: Star Rail, allows for dead or functionally dead characters to become playable, so we may see dead characters return in the far future.

Will Dainsleif be released as a playable character in Genshin Impact?

Dainsleif will be playable in the future. He is confirmed to become a playable character as of September 27th, 2020, and has an official constellation, “Snake Ring Constellation,” which is likely a reference to the Ouroboros symbol of a snake eating its own tail. Dainsleif’s element and weapon are currently unknown, but fans speculate that he will have a completely new and different element from the ones currently seen in the game.

Any information about Dainsleif available as of now is subject to change in the future. 

Will the Fatui Harbingers be released as playable characters in Genshin Impact?

It is likely that most, if not all, of the current Fatui Harbingers will be released as playable characters in one form or another. All of the Harbingers have playable character designs, making it likely that they will become playable. That said, La Signora was killed during the Electro Archon quest, so it is definitely no certainty that all of the Harbingers will be playable.

Who do we play as in Genshin Impact?

We play as the Traveler, one of two virtually immortal twins who travel the stars in search of new worlds to explore. It is not clear what the Traveler is, who they are, and where they come from, but they are implied to be much older than all the characters in Teyvat and are likely to be immortal, given the interaction we have with Zhongli at the end of one of the Historia Antiqua Story Quests.