The Most Future-Proof Characters Across Genshin Impact's Six Nations!

Hello Travelers! Together we've journeyed through Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, Fontaine, and now tread upon the scorched earth of Natlan. From the first breeze at Windrise to the surging flames in the depths of the Ember Sea, your Intertwined Fates have long transformed into cherished companions.

Today, let's count down the most "future-proof" characters across all six nations—discover who truly remains the "meta-defining answer" and "warrior of tomorrow." These legends not only dominated past versions but will continue shining in the coming new realm, even holding unexpected hidden potential! Join me as we explore!

Mondstadt: Bennett

Peak Version: Genshin Impact 1.0 to present, surpassing 1,781 days.

Support Capabilities:

• Grants teammates ATK Bonus equal to 139% of his Base ATK. Example with Skyward Blade: Provides 1,111 ATK to characters in his field.
• Noblesse Oblige artifact set adds 20% ATK bonus.
• Pyro Resonance further boosts ATK by 25%.

Flaws:

• Ultimate restricts movement to a fixed area ("trapped in a circle").
• Elemental Skill generates low energy particles, slowing rotations in some teams.

Team Synergy

Natlan Main DPS Teams:

• Mavuika + Furina + Xilonen + Bennett | Mavuika + Citlali + Xilonen + Bennett | Mavuika + Emilie + Kinich + Bennett
• Kinich + Emilie + Thoma + Bennett
• Chasca + Furina+ Bennett + Ororon | Chasca + Furina+ Bennett + Shenhe

Natlan Main DPS Teams

Fontaine Main DPS Teams:

• Navia + Furina + Bennett + Xilonen | Wriothesley + Mavuika + Bennett + Xilonen | Wriothesley + Shenhe + Bennett + Xiangling
• Lyney+ Zhongli + Bennett + Mavuika
• Arlecchino + Yelan + Zhongli + Bennett | Arlecchino + Kaeya + Xilonen + Bennett

Fontaine Main DPS Teams

Sumeru Main DPS Teams:

• Wanderer + Faruzan + Diona + Bennett

Sumeru Main DPS Teams

So Bennett:

• Ultimate ATK Support!
• Most versatile buffer!
• Longest-lasting meta pillar! Used since Day 1 of Genshin, still irreplaceable today!

Note: While newer units like Iansan have slightly reduced his dominance in specific teams, no character matches Bennett's universal utility. His synergy across six nations cements his status as the eternal support king.

 

Liyue: Zhongli

Peak Version: Genshin Impact 1.1 to 5.0 (approx. 1,407 days).

Support Capabilities:

• Shield (Strongest in-game)
• 20% Universal RES Shred
• 35% Elemental DMG Bonus (with Archaic Petra set)

( Artifact Warning: Avoid Tenacity of the Millelith! )

• ❌ Pillar’s small AoE + fragility → extremely low coverage.
• ✅ Archaic Petra is now optimal (especially since Fontaine):
  • Boosts Lyney, Neuvillette, Clorinde, Arlecchino, Wriothesley, etc.

Team Synergy

Natlan Main DPS:

• Mualani + Zhongli + Candace + Mavuika | Mualani + Zhongli + Xiangling + Bennett | Mualani + Zhongli + Xiangling + Kazuha | Mualani + Zhongli + Nahida + Thoma

Natlan Main DPS Teams

Fontaine Main DPS:

• Arlecchino + Yelan + Zhongli + Bennett
• Wriothesley + Zhongli + Xiangling + Bennett
• Navia + Furina + Zhongli + Bennett
• Clorinde + Fischl + Zhongli + Nahida

Fontaine Main DPS Teams

Current Limitations:

1. No forced synergy with Natlan’s "Five Pyro DPS" or Skirk.
2. New supports (Xilonen, Citlali) are upgrading his classic teams:
   • "Lyney/Zhongli/Xiangling/Bennett" → "Lyney/Xilonen/Xiangling/Bennett"
   • "Arlecchino/Yelan/Zhongli/Bennett" → "Arlecchino/Citlali/Xilonen/Bennett"
   • "Navia/Furina/Bennett/Zhongli" → "Navia/Furina/Xilonen/Bennett"

Verdict: While slightly overshadowed in new meta comps, Zhongli remains the ultimate shield sustain for high-damage/uninterruptible playstyles. His RES shred + Petra boost still delivers unmatched comfort! 🛡️

 

Inazuma: Kaedehara Kazuha

Peak Version: Genshin Impact 1.6 to 5.0 (approx. 1,197 days).

Support Capabilities:

• Crowd Control + Stagger Resistance
• 40% Elemental DMG Bonus (at 1,000 EM)
• 40% Elemental RES Shred (4pc Viridescent Venerer)

⚠️ Limitations:

• VV RES Shred lasts only 10s and cannot trigger off-field → Best for short-rotation teams.

⚡ Current Meta Shift (Post-5.0):

With the release of Xilonen, Kazuha faces gradual decline:

• New DPS units (Mavikta, Skirk, Kinich, Varesha, Chasca) since 5.1 show significantly reduced reliance on Kazuha.
• Teams now prioritize Xilonen's universal buffs (ATK/DMG Bonus/Interruption RES) over Kazuha's niche.

Legacy Verdict:
Kazuha remains dominant in reaction teams (e.g., Childe International, Raiden Hyper), but his "must-pull" status has faded against Natlan's mechanics and newer supports. Still unmatched for swirl-centric compositions!

 

Sumeru: Nahida

Peak Version: Genshin Impact 3.2 to 5.0 (approx. 706 days).

Support Capabilities:

• Off-field Dendro application + DMG
• EM Share (up to 250 EM for active character)
• 30% Dendro RES Shred (via Deepwood Memories set)

Team Synergy

Team Composition	Key Roles
Kinich + Pyro + Bennett + Nahida	Burgeon/Overload
Mavikta + Nahida + Pyro + Xilonen	Burning/Spread
Clorinde + Fischl + Zhongli + Nahida	Aggravate/Quicken
Clorinde + Nahida + Baizhu + Furina	Hyperbloom
Alhaitham + Nahida + Xingqiu + Kuki	Quickbloom

Legacy Insight:
As the Archon of Dendro, Nahida revolutionized elemental reactions (Bloom/Spread/Burning). Though her dominance slightly waned post-Natlan, she remains essential for Dendro-centric teams and retains unrivaled versatility as an EM buffer and off-field enabler. 🌱💡

Team Compositions

 

Fontaine: Furina

Peak Version: Genshin Impact 4.2 to present, surpassing 605 days.

Support Capabilities:

• Off-field Hydro application + significant DMG
• Universal DMG Bonus (up to 75% for the entire team)

Limitation: Energy issues in single-Hydro teams (requires ER weapons/artifacts or battery support).

Team Synergy

Natlan Main DPS Teams:

• Mavuika+ Furina + Xilonen + Bennett
• Varesa + Furina + Ifa + Xianyun
• Chasca + Ororon + Bennett + Furina

Natlan Main DPS Teams

Fontaine Main DPS Teams:

• Skirk + Crane + Arlecchino + Furina
• Navia + Furina + Xilonen + Bennett
• Clorinde + Nahida + Furina + Baizhu
• Neuvillette + Kazuha + Furina + Xilonen

Fontaine Main DPS Teams

Sumeru Main DPS Teams:

• Cyno + Furina + Baizhu + Fischl
• Alhaitham + Nahida + Furina + Kuki

Sumeru Main DPS Teams

Verdict: Furina redefined team-wide buffing with her massive DMG amplification and off-field presence. Though demanding team HP management, her 75% DMG boost remains unmatched. Even in Natlan’s pyro-centric meta, she shines in hybrid/vaporize teams. A true "future-proof" archon!

Natlan: Xilonen

Peak Version: Genshin Impact 5.1 to present, surpassing 279 days.

Support Capabilities:

• 36% Universal RES Shred (lasts 15s)
• Up to 40% DMG Bonus (with Scroll of the Ages artifact set)
• Team-wide Healing (lasts 12s)

The Ultimate Hybrid: Xilonen uniquely combines offensive buffs + sustained healing, freeing team slots traditionally reserved for dedicated healers (e.g., Bennett/Baizhu). Her dual role makes her irreplaceably efficient in modern compositions.

Team Synergy

Natlan Main DPS Teams:

• Mavuika+ Furina + Xilonen + Bennett
• Mavuika + Citlali + Xilonen + Bennett
• Chasca + Furina + Xilonen + Bennett
• Mualani + Nahida + Mavuika + Xilonen

Natlan Main DPS Teams

Fontaine Main DPS Teams:

• Arlecchino + Citlali + Xilonen + Bennett
• Neuvillette + Kazuha + Furina + Xilonen
• Navia + Furina + Xilonen + Bennett
• Lyney + Xilonen + Mavuika + Bennett

Fontaine Main DPS Teams

Minor Limitations:

1. ❌ No team-wide burst healing (healing scales gradually over 12s).
2. ❌ Healing duration falls short vs. 15s RES shred/buff window.

Verdict: Xilonen redefines versatility—simultaneously providing top-tier buffs, RES shred, and sustained healing. Her seamless integration into both Natlan and older teams solidifies her as the new gold standard for supports. A true "5-star powercreep" whose value speaks for itself!

 

Final Thoughts

So, Travelers—here’s the real question:

• How many of these "future-proof legends" do you own?
• Who was your first "must-have character" you’ll never bench?
• And who’s been collecting dust in your roster... until they DOMINATED your Spiral Abyss run?

Go check your roster now! Your next ✨5-star gacha victory✨ might be just one wish away! (May the gacha gods bless your pulls!) ❤️