Looking for the best Genshin Impact builds? Genshin Impact characters are obtainable through banners, which give you a chance to pull various characters and weapons through Wishes. Some characters are more powerful than others – as our Genshin Impact tier list will attest – but no matter who you pull, we’re here to help you get the best performance out of them.

When putting together a Genshin Impact team, you’ll need to take into account Genshin Impact elemental reactions – each character specialises in the use of one particular element, apart from the Traveler, who is able to wield both Anemo and Geo. Swapping your teammates out and using different elements in sequence produces powerful effects, so we recommend using a varied lineup.

Some characters are best suited to damage, while others perform better in a support role – depending on the build you choose, you can capitalise on different aspects of their toolkit to help them serve your team better. In order to buff your characters, you need to equip them with Genshin Impact artifacts and Genshin Impact weapons. You can also upgrade your character’s Constellations, but this requires obtaining a duplicate of that character from a Wish. Here are the best Genshin Impact builds for each character:

The best Genshin Impact builds for each character:

ShenheYun JinGorouIttoThomaKokomiAloyRaiden ShogunSaraYoimiyaSayuAyakaKazuhaEulaYanfeiRosariaHu TaoXiaoGanyuDilucVentiKleeJeanAlbedoZhongliNingguangLisaKeqingFischlQiqiTartaglia (Childe)MonaXianglingRazorBarbaraSucroseChongyunDionaBennettXinyanXingqiuNoelleKaeyaTravelerNingguangBeidouAmber

Shenhe Cryo Polearm The best Genshin Impact Shenhe build is:

SUPPORT BUILD

Calamity Queller Blizzard Strayer (four-set)

Yun Jin Geo Polearm The best Genshin Impact Yun Jin build is:

SUPPORT BUILD

Favonius Lance Husk of Opulent Dreams (four-set)

Gorou Geo Claymore The best Genshin Impact Gorou build is:

SUPPORT BUILD

Favonius Warbow Husk of Opulent Dreams (four-set)

Itto Geo Claymore The best Genshin Impact Itto build is:

DPS BUILD

Redthorn Stonethresher Husk of Opulent Dreams (four-set)

Thoma Pyro Polearm The best Genshin Impact Thoma build is:

SHIELD SUPPORT BUILD

Staff of Homa Tenacity of the Millelith (two-set) and Emblem of Severed Fate (two-set)

Kokomi Hydro Catalyst The best Genshin Impact Kokomi build is:

SUpport BUILD

Prototype Amber Tenacity of the Millelith (four-set)

Aloy Cryo Bow The best Genshin Impact Aloy build is:

SUB DPS BUILD

Sacrificial Bow Blizzard Strayer (two-set), Gladiator’s Finale (two-set)

Raiden shogun Electro Polearm The best Genshin Impact Raiden Shogun build is:

DPS BUILD

Engulfing Lightning Severed Fate (four-set)

Kujou Sara Electro Bow The best Genshin Impact Sara build is:

Battery BUILD

Mitternachts Waltz Severed Fate (four-set)

Yoimiya Pyro Bow The best Genshin Impact Yoimiya build is:

DPS BUILD

Thundering Pulse Summer Night’s Bloom (four-set)

Sayu Anemo Claymore The best Genshin Impact Sayu build is:

SUPPORT DPS BUILD

Wolf’s Gravestone Viridescent Venerer (four-set)

Ayaka Cryo Sword The best Genshin Impact Ayaka build is:

DPS BUILD

Mistsplitter Reforged Blizzard Strayer (four-set)

Kazuha Anemo Sword The best Genshin Impact Kazuha build is:

DPS BUILD

Freedom-Sworn Viridescent Venerer (four-set)

Eula Cryo Claymore The best Genshin Impact Eula build is:

DPS BUILD

The Song of Broken Pines Pale Flame two-set & Bloodstained Chivalry two-set

Yanfei Pyro Catalyst The best Genshin Impact Yanfei build is:

DPS BUILD

Solar Pearl Crimson Witch of Flames artifact set

Rosaria Cryo Polearm The best Genshin Impact Rosaria build is:

DPS BUILD

Dragonspine Spear Berserker artifact set

Hu Tao Pyro Polearm The best Genshin Impact Hu Tao build is:

DPS BUILD

Guide to Afterlife Crimson Witch of Flames artifact set

Xiao Anemo Polearm The best Genshin Impact Xiao build is:

DPS Build

Primordial Jade Winged-Spear Gladiator’s Finale artifact set & Viridescent Venerer artifact set

Ganyu Cryo Bow The best Genshin Impact Ganyu build is:

DPS build

Amos’ Bow Wanderer’s Troupe artifact set

Support build

Skyward Harp Blizzard Strayer artifact set

Diluc Pyro Claymore The best Genshin Impact Diluc build is:

DPS build

Wolf’s Gravestone or Prototype Archaic Crimson Witch of Flames artifact set

Venti Anemo Bow The best Genshin Impact Venti build is:

Support build

Favonius Warbow or The Stringless Viridescent Venerer or Noblesse Oblige artifact sets

Klee Pyro Catalyst The best Genshin Impact Klee build is:

DPS build

Skyward Atlas or Solar Pearl Crimson Witch of Flames four-set or Crimson Witch of Flames two-set and Gladiator’s Finale two-set

Jean Anemo Sword The best Genshin Impact Jean build is:

DPS build

Aquila Favonia or Prototype Rancour Gladiator’s Finale four-set or Gladiator’s Finale two-set and Bloodstained Chivalry two-set

Albedo Geo Sword The best Genshin Impact Albedo build is:

Sub DPS build

Harbinger of Dawn or Festering Desire Archaic Petra four set

Zhongli Geo Polearm The best Genshin Impact Zhongli build is:

Support build

Archaic Petro Skyward Spine or Favonius Lance

Ningguang Geo Catalyst The best Genshin Impact Ningguang build is:

DPS build

Archaic Petra two-piece Gladiator’s finale two-piece Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds

Lisa Electro Catalyst The best Genshin Impact Lisa build is:

Support build

Skyward Atlas or Favonius Codex Noblesse Oblige set or Thundering Fury set

Keqing Electro Sword The best Genshin Impact Keqing build is:

DPS build

Aquila Favonia Bloodstained Chivalry or Gladiator’s Finale artifact set

Fischl Electro Bow The best Genshin Impact Fischl build is:

Support build

The Stringless Two-piece Thundering Fury set and the two-piece Gladiator’s Finale set

Qiqi Cryo Sword The best Genshin Impact Qiqi build is:

Support build

Sacrificial Sword or Skyward Blade Noblesse Oblige or Maiden Beloved artifact set

Tartaglia (Childe) Hydro Bow The best Genshin Impact Tartaglia (Childe) build is:

DPS build

Skyward Harp or Rust Heart of Depth or Ocean Conqueror

Mona Hydro Catalyst The best Genshin Impact Mona build is:

Sub DPS build

The Widsith or Skyward Atlas Noblesse Oblige or Ocean Conqueror artifact set

Xiangling Pyro Polearm The best Genshin Impact Xiangling build is:

DPS build

Crescent Pike, Skyward Spine or White Tassel Gladiator’s Finale two-set and Crimson Witch of Flames two-set or Bloodstained Chivalry two-set

Razor Electro Claymore The best Genshin Impact Razor build is:

DPS build

Wolf’s Gravestone Gladiator’s Finale or Thundering Fury artifact set

Barbara Hydro Catalyst The best Genshin Impact Barbara build is:

Support build

Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers or Prototype Amber Maiden Beloved artifact set

Sucrose Anemo Catalyst The best Genshin Impact Sucrose build is:

Sub DPS build

Sacrificial Fragments Viridescent Venerer artifact set

Chongyun Cryo Claymore The best Genshin Impact Chongyun build is:

DPS build

Wolf’s Gravestone or Skyward Pride Gladiator’s Finale two-set and Blizzard Strayer two-set or Martial Artist two-set

Diona Cryo Bow The best Genshin Impact Diona build is:

Support build

Sacrificial Bow or Favonius Warbow Noblesse Oblige artifact set

Bennett Pyro Sword The best Genshin Impact Bennett build is:

Support build

Festering Desire Noblesse Oblige artifact set

DPS build

Festering Desire Crimson Witch two-set and Noblesse Oblige two-set

Xinyan Pyro Claymore The best Genshin Impact Xinyan build is:

DPS build

The Unforged Noblesse Oblige two-set and Bloodstained Chivalry two-set

Xingqiu Hydro Sword The best Genshin Impact Xingqiu build is:

Sub DPS build

Skyward Blade or Sacrificial Sword Noblesse Oblige artifact set

Noelle Geo Claymore The best Genshin impact Noelle build is:

DPS build

Whiteblind Retracing Bolide artifact set

Support build

White Iron Greatsword Maiden Beloved artifact set

Kaeya Cryo Sword The best Genshin Impact Kaeya build is:

Support build:

Sacrificial Sword Instructor artifact set

DPS build:

The Flute Gladiator’s Finale artifact set

Traveler Geo/Anemo Sword The best Genshin Impact Traveler build is:

Anemo build

Iron Sting Viridescent Venerer or Instructor artifacts

Geo build

Sacrificial Sword Gambler artifacts

Ningguang Geo Catalyst The best Genshin Impact Ningguang build is:

DPS build

Memory of Dust or Skyward Atlas Archaic Petra two-set, and either Gladiator’s Finale two-set, or Noblesse Oblige two-set

Beidou Electro Claymore The best Genshin Impact Beidou build is:

DPS build

Wolf’s Gravestone, Prototype Archaic, or Rainslasher Thundering Fury two-set and Gladiator’s Finale two-set, or Berserker

Amber Pyro Bow The best Genshin Impact Amber build is:

DPS build

Prototype Crescent or Sharpshooter’s Oath Wanderer’s Troupe artifacts

Support build

Stringless bow Lavawalker Noblesse Oblige artifact set

Those are the best Genshin Impact builds for each character – we’ll be sure to keep our list updated when Genshin Impact new characters arrive. Wondering when you’ll have a chance to pull someone new? Our Genshin Impact banners guide has everything you need to know about upcoming reruns.

Original article written by Marloes Valentina Stella

Looking for the best Genshin Impact builds? Genshin Impact characters are obtainable through banners, which give you a chance to pull various characters and weapons through Wishes. Some characters are more powerful than others – as our Genshin Impact tier list will attest – but no matter who you pull, we’re here to help you get the best performance out of them.

When putting together a Genshin Impact team, you’ll need to take into account Genshin Impact elemental reactions – each character specialises in the use of one particular element, apart from the Traveler, who is able to wield both Anemo and Geo. Swapping your teammates out and using different elements in sequence produces powerful effects, so we recommend using a varied lineup.

Some characters are best suited to damage, while others perform better in a support role – depending on the build you choose, you can capitalise on different aspects of their toolkit to help them serve your team better. In order to buff your characters, you need to equip them with Genshin Impact artifacts and Genshin Impact weapons. You can also upgrade your character’s Constellations, but this requires obtaining a duplicate of that character from a Wish. Here are the best Genshin Impact builds for each character:

Shenhe

Cryo Polearm

The best Genshin Impact Shenhe build is:

  • Calamity Queller
  • Blizzard Strayer (four-set)

Yun Jin

Geo Polearm

The best Genshin Impact Yun Jin build is:

  • Favonius Lance
  • Husk of Opulent Dreams (four-set)

Geo Claymore

The best Genshin Impact Gorou build is:

  • Favonius Warbow
  • Husk of Opulent Dreams (four-set)

The best Genshin Impact Itto build is:

  • Redthorn Stonethresher
  • Husk of Opulent Dreams (four-set)

Thoma

Pyro Polearm

The best Genshin Impact Thoma build is:

  • Staff of Homa
  • Tenacity of the Millelith (two-set) and Emblem of Severed Fate (two-set)

Kokomi

Hydro Catalyst

The best Genshin Impact Kokomi build is:

  • Prototype Amber
  • Tenacity of the Millelith (four-set)

Aloy

Cryo Bow

The best Genshin Impact Aloy build is:

  • Sacrificial Bow
  • Blizzard Strayer (two-set), Gladiator’s Finale (two-set)

Electro Polearm

The best Genshin Impact Raiden Shogun build is:

  • Engulfing Lightning
  • Severed Fate (four-set)

Electro Bow

The best Genshin Impact Sara build is:

  • Mitternachts Waltz
  • Severed Fate (four-set)

Pyro Bow

The best Genshin Impact Yoimiya build is:

  • Thundering Pulse
  • Summer Night’s Bloom (four-set)

Anemo Claymore

The best Genshin Impact Sayu build is:

  • Wolf’s Gravestone
  • Viridescent Venerer (four-set)

Cryo Sword

The best Genshin Impact Ayaka build is:

  • Mistsplitter Reforged
  • Blizzard Strayer (four-set)

Anemo Sword

The best Genshin Impact Kazuha build is:

  • Freedom-Sworn
  • Viridescent Venerer (four-set)

Cryo Claymore

The best Genshin Impact Eula build is:

  • The Song of Broken Pines
  • Pale Flame two-set & Bloodstained Chivalry two-set

Pyro Catalyst

The best Genshin Impact Yanfei build is:

  • Solar Pearl
  • Crimson Witch of Flames artifact set

Cryo Polearm

The best Genshin Impact Rosaria build is:

  • Dragonspine Spear
  • Berserker artifact set

Pyro Polearm

The best Genshin Impact Hu Tao build is:

  • Guide to Afterlife
  • Crimson Witch of Flames artifact set

Anemo Polearm

The best Genshin Impact Xiao build is:

  • Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
  • Gladiator’s Finale artifact set & Viridescent Venerer artifact set

The best Genshin Impact Ganyu build is:

  • Amos’ Bow
  • Wanderer’s Troupe artifact set

Support build

  • Skyward Harp
  • Blizzard Strayer artifact set

Pyro Claymore

The best Genshin Impact Diluc build is:

  • Wolf’s Gravestone or Prototype Archaic
  • Crimson Witch of Flames artifact set

Anemo Bow

The best Genshin Impact Venti build is:

  • Favonius Warbow or The Stringless
  • Viridescent Venerer or Noblesse Oblige artifact sets

The best Genshin Impact Klee build is:

  • Skyward Atlas or Solar Pearl
  • Crimson Witch of Flames four-set or Crimson Witch of Flames two-set and Gladiator’s Finale two-set

The best Genshin Impact Jean build is:

  • Aquila Favonia or Prototype Rancour
  • Gladiator’s Finale four-set or Gladiator’s Finale two-set and Bloodstained Chivalry two-set

Geo Sword

The best Genshin Impact Albedo build is:

  • Harbinger of Dawn or Festering Desire
  • Archaic Petra four set

Geo Polearm

The best Genshin Impact Zhongli build is:

  • Archaic Petro
  • Skyward Spine or Favonius Lance

Geo Catalyst

The best Genshin Impact Ningguang build is:

  • Archaic Petra two-piece
  • Gladiator’s finale two-piece
  • Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds

Electro Catalyst

The best Genshin Impact Lisa build is:

  • Skyward Atlas or Favonius Codex
  • Noblesse Oblige set or Thundering Fury set

Electro Sword

The best Genshin Impact Keqing build is:

  • Aquila Favonia
  • Bloodstained Chivalry or Gladiator’s Finale artifact set

Electro Bow

The best Genshin Impact Fischl build is:

  • The Stringless
  • Two-piece Thundering Fury set and the two-piece Gladiator’s Finale set

The best Genshin Impact Qiqi build is:

  • Sacrificial Sword or Skyward Blade
  • Noblesse Oblige or Maiden Beloved artifact set

Hydro Bow

The best Genshin Impact Tartaglia (Childe) build is:

  • Skyward Harp or Rust
  • Heart of Depth or Ocean Conqueror

The best Genshin Impact Mona build is:

  • The Widsith or Skyward Atlas
  • Noblesse Oblige or Ocean Conqueror artifact set

The best Genshin Impact Xiangling build is:

  • Crescent Pike, Skyward Spine or White Tassel
  • Gladiator’s Finale two-set and Crimson Witch of Flames two-set or Bloodstained Chivalry two-set

Electro Claymore

The best Genshin Impact Razor build is:

  • Wolf’s Gravestone
  • Gladiator’s Finale or Thundering Fury artifact set

The best Genshin Impact Barbara build is:

  • Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers or Prototype Amber
  • Maiden Beloved artifact set

Anemo Catalyst

The best Genshin Impact Sucrose build is:

  • Sacrificial Fragments
  • Viridescent Venerer artifact set

The best Genshin Impact Chongyun build is:

  • Wolf’s Gravestone or Skyward Pride
  • Gladiator’s Finale two-set and Blizzard Strayer two-set or Martial Artist two-set

The best Genshin Impact Diona build is:

  • Sacrificial Bow or Favonius Warbow
  • Noblesse Oblige artifact set

Pyro Sword

The best Genshin Impact Bennett build is:

  • Festering Desire
  • Noblesse Oblige artifact set

DPS build

  • Festering Desire
  • Crimson Witch two-set and Noblesse Oblige two-set

The best Genshin Impact Xinyan build is:

  • The Unforged
  • Noblesse Oblige two-set and Bloodstained Chivalry two-set

Hydro Sword

The best Genshin Impact Xingqiu build is:

  • Skyward Blade or Sacrificial Sword
  • Noblesse Oblige artifact set

The best Genshin impact Noelle build is:

  • Whiteblind

  • Retracing Bolide artifact set

  • White Iron Greatsword

  • Maiden Beloved artifact set

Cryo Sword

The best Genshin Impact Kaeya build is:

  • Sacrificial Sword
  • Instructor artifact set

DPS build:

  • The Flute
  • Gladiator’s Finale artifact set

Geo/Anemo Sword

The best Genshin Impact Traveler build is:

  • Iron Sting
  • Viridescent Venerer or Instructor artifacts

Geo build

  • Memory of Dust or Skyward Atlas
  • Archaic Petra two-set, and either Gladiator’s Finale two-set, or Noblesse Oblige two-set

The best Genshin Impact Beidou build is:

  • Wolf’s Gravestone, Prototype Archaic, or Rainslasher
  • Thundering Fury two-set and Gladiator’s Finale two-set, or Berserker

The best Genshin Impact Amber build is:

  • Prototype Crescent or Sharpshooter’s Oath

  • Wanderer’s Troupe artifacts

  • Stringless bow

  • Lavawalker Noblesse Oblige artifact set

Those are the best Genshin Impact builds for each character – we’ll be sure to keep our list updated when Genshin Impact new characters arrive. Wondering when you’ll have a chance to pull someone new? Our Genshin Impact banners guide has everything you need to know about upcoming reruns.