All 22 Genshin Impact 5-Star Characters Tier List, Skills & Guide

There is a total of 22 Genshin Impact all 5-star characters with fantastic abilities in total, including 8 characters in SS-Tier, 6 characters in S-Tier, 2 characters in B-Tier and 6 newly added characters from the nation Inazuma. They are very rare and hard to obtain. Those characters are the best choices for the main DPS role in your party.

SS-Tier Genshin Impact 5-Star Characters

There are eight SS-tier characters in Genshin Impact which is rated 5 stars. They are Diluc, Ganyu, Hu Tao, Klee, Tartaglia, Venti, Xiao, and Zhongli.

#1. Diluc

Diluc is a Pyro character who can play as the main DPS fighter in your party. He uses a Claymore and counters enemies in short-range combat. Moreover, his elemental skills can be combined with many elements, such as Hydro, Cryo elements, and Anemo to cause large AoE DMG to opponents.

#2. Ganyu

Ganuy, a Cryo character, also increases CRIT DMG when being upgraded. Her elemental skill and elemental burst are really mind-blowing. She can throw a big now ball to cause a great DMG to enemies in the area of effect. The iced ball will cause a shower of iced arrows to kill opponents. If she co-operates with an Electro or Hydro character, Ganyu can cause more DMG with elemental reactions.

>>> Ganyu Genshin Impact Skills, Best Build, And Pro Tips

#3. Hu Tao

Hu Tao is one of the most favorite characters in Genshin Impact who controls the fire to kill enemies. When you upgrade this 5-star character to level 90, she can cause deadly hits which can deal up to 1 million DMG. Therefore, this chibi character will be a super-powerful DPS player in your team. She can team up with Diluc to cause double DMG with an elemental resonance.

>>> Genshin Impact Hu Tao Skills, Best Builds, Weapons, Artifacts

#4. Klee

Klee is another Pyro character. Her weapon is the Catalyst. She will be most powerful in mobs, boss fights, and exploration. You can also use her as a supporter but it will be a waste. With a great Pyro DMG Bonus, Klee can clear a large number of opponents quickly. At level 80, her Pyro DMG Bonus increases by 21.6%.

>>> Klee Genshin Impact Best Build, Facts & Upcoming Banner

#5. Tartaglia

The Tartaglia character has another name - Childe. This Hydro character has a great Hydro DMG Bonus. Moreover, he is also one of the most versatile 5-star characters in Genshin Impact. He often uses a bow to fight in long-range combat. Besides, he can create melee weapons from pure water to counter enemies in close combat.

>>> Genshin Impact Tartaglia Best Build

#6. Venti

Venti is one of the most favorite Genshin Impact all 5-star characters with Anemo elemental skills. This character is very useful in adventure missions. With an Energy Recharge bonus, Venti is the best choice for the supporter role. Moreover, this character is also one of the main characters in Genshin Impact's story. His statue is also placed in front of the Mondstadt Church.

>>> Guide on Genshin Impact Venti Best Build

#7. Xiao

Xiao also control Anemo element. Unlike Venti, Xiao does not play the role of supporter well but he plays the main DPS role the best. He can be a super-powerful tanker in your squad, especially in fighting with mobs and bosses. You can also use him in exploration.

>>> Xiao Genshin Impact Best Build And Gameplay

#8. Zhongli

Zhongli is the only Geo character among 5-star characters of SS-tier. He is also an excellent DPS, sub-DPS, and supporter in this game. With a polearm, this character will cause great additional DMG to enemies in his area. He is more effective when being combined with Albedo, Ningguang, or Traveler to make elemental resonance.

>>> Genshin Impact Zhongli Build, Ability, And Materials

S-Tier Genshin Impact 5-Star Characters

There are six S-tier characters who are rate 5 stars in Genshin Impact, including Jean, Qiqi, Keqing, Mona, Albedo, and Eula.

#1. Jean

Jean is one of the four best Anemo characters in Genshin Impact. With the Healing Bonus advantage, Jean is a great choice for the role of supporter and sub-DPS in your team. At level 80, her Healing Bonus increases by 24%. This character is also very effective in fighting with mobs, especially when co-operating with Pyro characters.

>>> How To Use And Build Jean Genshin Impact

#2. Qiqi

Qiqi is another 5-star character in Genshin Impact. This Cryo is also a fantastic supporter in this game. Her Healing Bonus also increases by 22.2% when she is at level 80. The Skyward Blade is the most recommended weapon for this 5-star character.

>>> Qiqi Genshin Impact Complete Guide

#3. Keqing

Keqing uses her sword to make Electro hits to opponents. She is one of the must-equip characters when dealing with bosses. With a great CRIT DMG bonus, Keqing will cause a lot of additional DMG to enemies, especially when being combined with Cryo and Hydro characters to make elemental reactions.

>>> Keqing Genshin Impact Complete Guide

#4. Mona

Mona is a pretty Hydro character. With a catalyst, Mona will make Hydro hits to opponents and cause additional DMG to enemies in the effective range of her attacks. Besides, her Energy Recharge increases by 32% at level 80.

>>> Mona Genshin Impact Gameplay, Best Build, Ascension Materials

#5. Albedo

Albedo is the best character in the S-tier character list. Therefore, many Genshin Impact gamers put him on the SS-tier list. He is one of the best choices for the role of sub-DPS fighter, especially in countering bosses. He can also play the role of supporter well. His Geo DMG Bonus increases by 28.6% at level 80.

>>> Albedo Genshin Impact Best Build And Facts

#6. Eula

Eula is a 5-star Cryo character who uses Claymore. She comes from Mondstadt. Eula can play the role of DPS in your team when you counter bosses and mobs. Her Elemental skill is super powerful. It can cause frost damage on a large AoE. Moreover, she can make Grimheart and cause Physical DMG AoE with her Elemental Burst.

>>> Eula Genshin Impact Gameplay & Best Build

B-Tier Genshin Impact 5-Star Characters

There are only two B-tier 5-star characters. However, you can just unlock one of them. They are traveler twins, including Geo and Anemo travelers.

Genshin Impact beginners can choose the gender and element for their B-tier beginning character. This character also receives quests and joins the conversations with other characters in storytelling scenes.

New 5-Star Characters From Inazuma

The new nation Inazuma has a lot of new characters, including six 5-star characters with powerful abilities. They are Ayaka, Baal, Aloy, Kazuha, Kokomi and Yoimiya.

#1. Ayaka

Ayaka is a Cryo sword user. The young lady of the Kamisato family is a great DPS for countering bosses. Besides, this character is a good choice for exploration. She can freeze enemies in the AoE of her Elemental skill. Moreover, Kamisato Ayaka can travel on the water surface by freezing it.

>>> Genshin Impact Kamisato Ayaka Best Build

#2. Baal

Baal, also known as the Raiden Shogun, is an upcoming 5-star character in Genshin Impact 2.1. She is the Electro Archon and the leader of Inazuma. Baal is a powerful Electro fighter who uses a sword. This is one of the best characters that you should try to obtain in this game.

>>> How To Defeat The Raiden Shogun

#3. Aloy

Aloy is a free character that Genshin Impact players can receive for free after update 2.1. She is a Cryo character who uses a bow. You can also receive her fate bow for free via the in-game mailbox. Make sure that you have reached the Adventure Rank level 20 to get her for free.

>>> Aloy Profile, Best Builds & How To Unlock

#4. Kazuha

Kazuha is also a character from Inazuma but he comes to the game before the Inazuma update. It's because he fleed from this country due to the Vision Hunt Decree held by the Raiden Shogun. This Anemo sword fighter is a useful supporter in your team who helps spread the elemental effects of his allies.

>>> Kazuha Genshin Impact Skills & Best Build

#5. Kokomi

Kokomi arrives in Genshin Impact 2.1. This catalyst user will control the Hydro element. She rules an island in Inazuma which is also introduced in update 2.1. This beautiful character can play many roles in the new meta of the game.

>>> Kokomi Genshin Impact Latest Leaks

#6. Yoimiya

Yoimiya is a Pyro archer in Inazuma. This pretty character has a super-powerful elemental skill and burst. This SS-tier character is a great DPS in boss fights. Alternatively, Yoimiya is a great supporter with her Elemental Burst that helps buff party members' ATK.

>>> Genshin Impact Yoimiya Details & Best Build

Those are Genshin Impact all 5-star characters that you should know. All of them have great power and abilities to take different roles in your team. Try to obtain them from missions and wish events to form an OP party.

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