Genshin Impact’s Patch 6.2 is on the horizon, meaning some characters have moved up or down the power balance in the meta. If you’re ever looking to set up your Genshin account with the best meta-defining characters for the endgame, this tier list will show you who to roll for and who to skip. This tier list is based on Patch 6.1, so previous SS-tier units may have been lowered while other S-tier units have risen to the top.

SS-Tier

These are some of the most potent units in Genshin and are the best at their specified roles, whether as a Main DPS, Sub DPS, or a Support unit. These units will remain in the meta for a long time due to their kits being very strong and requiring a minimal amount of investment to shine in the endgame.

Main DPS units in this tier have easy access to incredible damage alone but can be further enhanced with a good Artifact and gear setup. Those dubbed as Sub-DPS here have the best Elemental application effects, while Support units have the most universal buffs that benefit the whole team regardless of composition.

• Mavuika (Main DPS)
• Skirk (Main DPS)
• Varesa (Main DPS)
• Flins (Main DPS)
• Nefer (Main DPS)
• Furina (Sub-DPS)
• Yelan (Sub-DPS)
• Escoffier (Sub-DPS)
• Lauma (Sub-DPS)
• Ineffa (Sub-DPS)
• Xingqiu (Sub-DPS)
• Xiangling (Sub-DPS)
• Furina (Support)
• Xilonen (Support)
• Bennett (Support)
• Iansan (Support)
• Kazuha (Support)
• Citlali (Support)
• Lauma (Support)

S-Tier

Some units, like Neuvilette and Arlecchino Genshin, are still quite powerful but require a bit of investment in their levels and gear to reach their highest potential in combat.

Main DPS units will need to reach their power spike before becoming meta, while Sub DPS units work very well within their specified team comps. Lastly, Support units here can be highly effective, if they fit their niche.

• Neuvillette (Main DPS)
• Arlecchino (Main DPS)
• Mualani (Main DPS)
• Kinich (Main DPS)
• Chasca (Main DPS)
• Gaming (Main DPS)
• Nahida (Sub-DPS)
• Emilie (Sub-DPS)
• Raiden (Sub-DPS)
• Fischl (Sub-DPS)
• Nilou (Sub-DPS)
• Shinobu (Sub-DPS)
• Ororon (Sub-DPS)
• Escoffier (Support)
• Chevreuse (Support)
• Sucrose (Support)
• Zhongli (Support)
• Xianyun (Support)
• Baizhu (Support)
• Ineffa (Support)
• Shenhe (Support)

A-Tier

Units in this tier are solid picks for the endgame, though you will need to reach the highest possible investment in them with the best Artifacts, Constellations, weapons, and team synergies to make the most of them.

• Alhaitham (Main DPS)
• Navia (Main DPS)
• Ayaka (Main DPS)
• Wriothesley (Main DPS)
• Clorinde (Main DPS)
• Lyney (Main DPS)
• Hu Tao (Main DPS)
• Xiao (Main DPS)
• Chiori (Sub-DPS)
• Yae Miko (Sub-DPS)
• Aino (Sub-DPS)
• Rosaria (Sub-DPS)
• Venti (Sub-DPS)
• Sucrose(Sub-DPS)
• Ganyu (Sub-DPS)
• Mona (Sub-DPS)
• Collei (Sub-DPS)
• Traveler (Pyro) (Sub-DPS)
• Kokomi (Sub-DPS)
• Thoma (Sub-DPS)
• Mona (Support)
• Jean (Support)
• Lan Yan (Support)
• Kokomi (Support)
• Faruzan (Support)
• Venti (Support)
• Diona (Support)
• Yaoyao (Support)
• Charlotte (Support)
• Layla (Support)
• Kirara (Support)
• Shinobu (Support)

B-Tier

B-tier units are good enough within their roles. However, you will need to assign them to a specific team comp, as they can’t perform very well on their own. Even with full investment, they still can’t compete with higher-tier units.

• Tartaglia (Main DPS)
• Diluc (Main DPS)
• Ayato (Main DPS)
• Ganyu (Main DPS)
• Tighnari (Main DPS)
• Wanderer (Main DPS)
• Yoimiya (Main DPS)
• Sethos (Main DPS)
• Cyno (Main DPS)
• Ifa (Main DPS)
• Itto (Main DPS)
• Beidou (Sub-DPS)
• Albedo (Sub-DPS)
• Kaeya (Sub-DPS)
• Traveler (Dendro) (Sub-DPS)
• Lynette (Sub-DPS)
• Yun Jin (Support)
• Sara (Support)
• Gorou (Support)
• Mizuki (Support)
• Sigewinne (Support)
• Thoma (Support)
• Dehya (Support)

C-Tier

Most units in this tier perform decently in their roles but lack any utility or viable team comps that elevate them to the endgame. They’re good enough while going through the main story but have little use in the endgame.

• Keqing (Main DPS)
• Noelle (Main DPS)
• Eula (Main DPS)
• Mizuki (Main DPS)
• Yanfei (Main DPS)
• Heizou(Main DPS)
• Klee (Main DPS)
• Kaveh (Main DPS)
• Kachina (Sub-DPS)
• Lisa (Sub-DPS)
• Chongyun (Sub-DPS)
• Sayu (Sub-DPS)
• Mika (Support)
• Sayu (Support)
• Dahlia (Support)
• Qiqi (Support)
• Barbara (Support)
• Traveler (Electro) (Support)
• Rosaria (Support)
• Candace (Support)
• Dori (Support)

D-Tier

Units in this tier only serve to fill in a role if no better alternatives are available and are considered outdated in the current meta landscape. They are filler characters in your roster until you roll for a better DPS, Sub, or Support.

• Freminet (Main DPS)
• Ningguang (Main DPS)
• Razor (Main DPS)
• Xinyan (Main DPS)
• Aloy (Main DPS)
• Traveler (Geo)
• Amber (Sub-DPS)
• Traveler (Anemo) (Sub-DPS)
• Traveler (Hydro) (Sub-DPS)
• Noelle (Support)