Genshin Impact, the free-to-play action-RPG from miHoYo, released this week to a warm critical reception. The game takes place in a fantasy open-world, where players can explore, battle enemies and unlock new characters. As a Gacha game, these characters are at the core ofGenshin Impact, and players will be able to control a party of up to four of them at once.
Choosing which of the 24 characters to take on a journey can be tough. Each has a weapon and a magical element associated with them, as well as a set of unique active and passive Skills. The combination ofGenshin Impact’s weapons. elements, and skillsmakes every character feel different, and some are definitely more powerful than others.
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S-Tier
S-Tier characters are the best of the best. Powerful, fun to use, and effective both on their own and when playingGenshin Impact Co-op. These characters most often represent a combination of weapon and element that works really well together, allowing them to meet any challenge.
A-Tier
A-Tier characters are one step from greatness, often just a little behind their S-Tier rivals. This might be because of a slightly unfortunate combination ofGenshin Impact’s weapons and elements, or simply a minor flaw in their playstyle.
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B-Tier
B-Tier characters are either average across the board, or have a major drawback that keeps them out of A-tier. While not bad picks for a party inGenshin Impact, they’re often overshadowed by others.
C-Tier
C-Tier characters are the weakest of the bunch, and will often struggle to match up to their compatriots. Despite this, they can be useful early on in the game, before higher-tier characters have been unlocked.
We can expect to see many morecharacters introduced toGenshin Impactover the coming months, filling in the gaps between the existing heroes. It’s even possible that a major update might introduce new weapons, or new elemental styles.
Genshin Impactis available now on Mobile, PC, and PS4, and later on Switch.
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