Ultimate Genshin Impact Characters Guide

Genshin Impact is hands down one of the most popular RPG titles that has amassed millions of fans from all around the world, and for very good reasons. Coming from miHoYo, this game features everything from gorgeous visuals to a captivating story but more importantly, a colorful cast of stunningly beautiful anime characters, each with their own skills and abilities.

Speaking of which, Genshin Impact features a total of 68 unique playable characters to pick from. And while it’s great to have all that variety at hand, it also gets a little daunting trying to pick the right character depending on your playstyle. In this character guide, we will go through every aspect of Genshin Impact’s characters, including their abilities, rarity, and how to get them.

Genshin Impact Characters

It’s been a while since Genshin Impact’s release in the gaming market and we have seen some major updates introducing new content to the world of Tevyat, including new characters. And as of 2023, the game has well over 65 unique characters divided into different categories based on their rarity, and element, with more to come according to the latest 3.6 update by the developers.

We will go through each category and talk about what makes it different than the rest and if it is the right one for you to pick.

Pyro Characters

These are some of the most powerful characters in Genshin Impact that pack a powerful dose of damage. They have a 4-5 stars rarity and each has their own unique abilities and weapons to fight the enemy. Most of the characters in this category tend to be super aggressive with a high damage rate. But you can also find other characters that are better suited for support. Here are some of the best Pyro characters for you to pick right now.

If you have an aggressive playstyle and love to be in the center of the action, Pyro characters are actually a great choice. And if you have more than one Pryos in your team, you will get elemental resonance that decreases Cryo impact by time by 40% and increases your ATK by 25%. Check out the full list of all the playable characters you can pick from.

1. Amber
2. Bennet
3. Dehya
4. Diluc
5. Hu Tao
6. Klee
7. Pyro
8. Thoma
9. Xiangling
10. Xinyan
11. Yanfei
12. Yoimiya

Cryo Characters

There’s no denying the fact that Cryo characters make some of the most formidable enemies and friends in Genshin Impact. And that is thanks to their incredible abilities allow them to not only stop their opponents in their tracks but also deal a huge amount of damage. They also have the biggest roster of all elements with 12 unique characters for players to pick from.

Cryos are a great choice for players who love wreaking havoc while keeping a safe distance from their enemies. Take Ganyu, for instance, she is one of the best characters in the game and definitely the best Cryo from the bunch. She is an excellent support thanks to her elemental burst and also has a pretty high damage rate. A perfect grab-bag who knows exactly how to synergize with others.

1. Aloy
2. Ayaka
3. Eula
4. Ganyu
5. Qiqi
6. Shenhe
7. Chongyun
8. Diona
9. Kaeya
10. Layla
11. Mika
12. Rosaria

Electro Characters

Both Pyro and Cryo characters are pretty much straightforward when it comes to their learning curves, but things are a bit more complex with Electro. This particular element is decent on its own but it works best when combined with other elements, especially the two that we just talked about previously.

These characters are perfect for tactical gameplay and allow players to do some serious damage to the opposition by synergizing with other elemental teammates. Raiden Shogun is currently leading the Electro group with her strong off-field elemental skill, high energy recharge, and more. Players can main her for both DPS and Support thanks to her exceptional versatility. Or you they choose from any of the other awesome Electro characters in the game listed below.

1. Cyno
2. Keqing
3. Raiden
4. Yae Miko
5. Beidou
6. Dori
7. Fischl
8. Lisa
9. Razor
10. Sara
11. Shinobu

Geo Characters

It’s time we took a step back from the offense and put up our shields to provide some defense to the team. And who better fit for the job other than Genshin Impact’s Geo? They might be small in numbers but they put up massive shields to protect their own. Geo characters come packed with some rather interesting abilities that are tanky in nature.

And while the choices are not as varied compared to other elements, most of the Geo characters are actually quite good and faithful, especially Arataki Itto and Gorou. They are not tanky themselves to withstand heavy attacks but they also have insane abilities to shield their teammates. So, here’s the list of all playable Geo characters.

1. Albedo
2. Itto
3. Zhongli
4. Gorou
5. Ningguang
6. Noelle
7. Yun Jin

Anemo Characters

Anemo characters rack up some of the earliest and the most popular characters in the game. They might not be the most powerful of the bunch, but they have some other useful abilities that many other elements lack. Most of the Anemo characters tend to be easy to build and effortlessly fit in with many team compositions, which is a major plus for someone just getting started.

What many players love about Anemo characters is their versatility and natural ability to fit right in. They can be great DPS with an insane AoE range like the Wanderer… or they can be an all-rounder, like the fan-favorite Kazuha. Check out the list of all playable Anemo characters below.

1. Jean
2. Kazuha
3. Venti
4. Wanderer
5. Xiao
6. Faruzan
7. Heizou
8. Sayu
9. Sucrose

Hydro Characters

Speaking of versatility, nothing beats Hydro characters when it comes to diversification. You can find just the right character according to whatever playstyle fits you best. This element class has powerful mages like Mona and super-efficient healers like Kokomi to fit in with different team compositions and complement different playstyles.

Their abilities work wonders when combined together with other elemental abilities that of Cryo and Electric, which makes total sense. These make for some seriously damaging attacks that can prove to be lethal to the enemies when used correctly. Currently, there are 9 playable Hyrdo characters for you to pick from.

1. Ayato
2. Kokomi
3. Mona
4. Nilou
5. Tartaglia
6. Yelan
7. Barbara
8. Candace
9. Xingqiu

Dendro Characters

Last but not least, we have Dendro, one of the recently introduced elements of Genshin Impact. These characters are quite rare and diverse in terms of their strengths and roles, which makes them pretty difficult to categorize based on their playstyles. But it also lets players with different playstyles pick one that complements their strengths.

These characters tend to make great sub-DPS and enablers, fitting in well with the team that is dedicated to a Dendro reaction. They might not appear to be too strong, but they are not to be messed with. Nahida, the current Dendro archon, performs exceptionally well as a Buffer and Dendro enabler with her powerful elemental burst that enhances her team’s damage output and lets her wreak havoc with AoE attacks.

1. Alhaitham
2. Baizhu
3. Nahida
4. Tighnari
5. Collei
6. Kaveh
7. Yaoyao

How to get new characters in Genshin Impact

If you are just getting started with Genshin Impact, it could be a little daunting to understand how character unlocking works, especially if it’s your first rodeo with the Gacha system. However, Genshin Impact lets you get new characters in more ways than any other game, including some free ways and paid ones.

• Free Characters: Of course, the first way you can characters in Genshin Impact is by unlocking them for free. There are quite a few characters that you can without paying a dime including Xianling, Amber, Kaeya, and more. You simply need to progress through the game to unlock them.
• Wishes: The next and more complicated way to unlock new characters is using the game’s Wish system. You can wish for a character using the “fates” currency - acquaint fates and intertwined fates. The more you wish, the better your chances get of unlocking a new character. It’s also the only way you can get 5-star characters.
• Starglitter Exchange: When you use Wishes to pull the characters, you get often rewarded with Starglitter at the end. It’s yet another currency in Genshin Impact that help you get new characters. For that, you need to go to the Starglitter exchange tab inside Paimon’s Bargains and use this currency to buy two different characters.
• Primogems: Of course, the most common way to get new characters in this game is by purchasing Primogems. They can be bought using real-world money and can be spent on a variety of things including fates. So, you can basically spend money to buy characters.

How to progress faster in Genshin Impact

Most beginners often wonder if there are ways they can quickly climb the stairs of progress in Genshin Impact to unlock new characters and become better players. And the best way to do that is by switching to PC. This way, you will get precise controls, smooth gameplay, and better visuals to never miss the action.

You can play Genshin Impact directly on your PC using the Gameloop emulator. All you need to do is download it from the official Gameloop site and install it on your PC. Boot it up and search for “Genshin Impact” and proceed with the installation from the download page. Once it’s done, you can find the game on your Desktop, or inside of the “My Games” tab in Gameloop Emulator.

Not only does it make your gameplay experience better than mobile players, but it also makes it easy for you to unlock new characters in the game by efficiently completing daily tasks, hunting for chests around the world, and competing in world events to get rewarded with Primogems.