Genshin Impact Best Characters Tier List [October 2025]

Welcome to LDShop’s detailed Genshin Impact 6.1 Tier list , where we evaluate the top-performing characters to help you tackle the game’s most difficult challenges. Each character is ranked according to their performance in various roles, including Main DPS, Sub DPS and support.

Let’s go ahead and take a closer look at the table below.

Genshin Impact 6.1 Tier List

Some characters appear more than once on our Tier List, as they are just that versatile! Many support characters can contribute off-field damage or apply elements while staying safely on the sidelines. But to maintain clarity and focus, we have only included multi-role listings when the character demonstrates a strong performance in each role.

	Main DPS	Sub DPS	Support
S+	Arlecchino Flins Nefer Mavuika Neuvillette Skirk Varesa	Escoffier Furina Ineffa Lauma Mavuika Raiden Shogun Xiangling Yelan	Bennett Citlali Furina   Kazuha Xilonen
S	Mualani Alhaitham Clorinde Kinich Chasca Hu Tao Ayaka Lyney Gaming Navia Raiden Shogun	Nahida Nilou Fischl Xingqiu Chiori	Chevreuse Raiden Shogun Kokomi Shenhe Xianyun Nahida Baizhu Jean Kuki Shinobu Iansan Zhongli
A	Cyno Diluc Ganyu Ayato Kaveh Tartaglia Wanderer Wriothesley Xiao	Emilie Ororon Rosaria Venti Yae Miko	Mona Aino Faruzan Sara Lan Yan Yaoyao Charlotte Layla Sucrose Sigewinne Ifa Yun Jin
B	Keqing Itto Eula Noelle Sethos Tighnari Yanfei Yoimiya	Albedo Kachina Collei Lynette Dendro Traveler Pyro Traveler	Barbara Diona Gorou Kirara Mika Sayu Thoma
C	Freminet Klee Ningguang Shikanoin Heizou Yumemizuki Mizuki Aloy Razor Xinyan	Beidou Chongyun Kaeya Lisa Amber Anemo Traveler Geo Traveler Hydro Traveler	Candace Dehya Dori Electro Traveler Qiqi Noelle Dahlia Xinyan

Tier lists offer a helpful snapshot of how characters perform relative to others within their roles, but it is important to remember that every Genshin is viable with enough investment regardless their ranking. Chase the character that sparks joy, not just the top tiers—fun lies in what you love! 

 

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Genshin Impact 6.1 Changes and Additions

Version 6.1 enriches the Genshin Impact experience with captivating new characters like Nefer, challenging gameplay modes, and impactful system upgrades. Below are the latest changes in patch 6.1, which centers on the release of Nefer and other key content.

Character

Explanation

Nefer

Specializes in Lunar-Bloom reactions, a unique form of Bloom that can CRIT, giving her exceptional damage potential. Uses Dendro cores as a fuel source to power her Charged Attacks, greatly increasing damage while avoiding Bloom detonations—reducing the need for a sustain unit. Easy to build, as she mainly scales with CRIT stats and Elemental Mastery, yet still delivers damage that rivals or exceeds most reaction-based teams. Relies on a Nod-Krai teammate, especially Lauma, to activate key passives and maximize DPS output.

 

Dendro Main DPS: Nefer

Nefer introduces the Lunar-Bloom Reaction, an evolution of traditional Bloom capable of CRITs and scaling with the stats of all party members involved. The reaction’s damage formula draws 100% from the highest-damage member, 50% from the second, and 1/12 each from the remaining two, delivering exceptional single-target and AoE performance.

Her kit focuses on amplifying reaction damage through core absorption and precise stat scaling, allowing her to sustain herself while driving team-wide DPS..

Here is the list of Nefer’s skills:
Elemental Burst:
Nefer’s core ability—boosts team Elemental Mastery, triggers Lunar-Bloom reactions, provides shields, and deals AoE Dendro damage. Leveling this greatly increases both shield strength and output.
Elemental Skill:
Summons a spirit to apply Dendro off-field, generate energy, and enable passive effects. It’s essential for maintaining reaction uptime but secondary to her Burst.
Normal Attack:
Least prioritized, as Nefer mainly functions off-field; can be upgraded only if she’s used as an on-field driver.
Nefer is a strong Dendro DPS, excelling with Lunar-Bloom reactions and easy-to-build CRIT/Elemental Mastery scaling. Paired with Nod-Krai units like Lauma, she reaches her full potential, making her a great pick for players seeking a high-damage, reaction-focused carry.

 

Conclusion

While tier lists offer a general guide to each character’s performance in various roles, remember that every unit can shine with the right investment and team synergy. Use this list as a reference, not a restriction.

Regarding Nefer. She’s a great pick for anyone looking to dive into Lunar-Bloom teams, offering a smooth mix of damage, shielding, and team buffs. Even at C0, she’s consistent, easy to build, and ready to shine in future Dendro comps—perfect for players who enjoy fresh, reaction-focused gameplay Eyeing Nefer? Head to LDShop for your Genshin top-up—snag her smoothly! 

The List Overview Criteria

S+	Characters that stand out as top performers within their ideal team compositions, with the added advantage of long-term meta relevance. These units consistently dominate endgame content when placed in their best setups.
S	Characters that achieve near-maximum performance with standard amount of investment. While there's limited room for improvement, they are more than capable of clearing all content with ease.
A	Characters who require full investment- including artifacts, weapons, team comps and constellations- to reach performance comparable to top-tier units. This level of commitment marks the threshold for the strongest in their respective roles.
B	Characters who perform reliably in their designated roles and excel within particular team setups, though their impact is limited when used solo.
C	Characters who fulfill their role adequately but are easily outclassed because of underwhelming talent scaling stats, or limitations from long cooldowns and high energy costs.

Role Breakdown

Main DPS	A character who spends most of the battle actively on-field, delivering significant damage. They serve as the team’s primary damage dealer -- often acting as the hypercarry, main driver, or elemental reaction initiator. Their damage output mainly comes from prolonged on-field presence, typically appearing as the last unit in team’s rotation.
Sub DPS	Characters who are good at applying elements to trigger powerful reactions or deal significant off-field damage. The provide valuable utility by supporting the Main DPS with elemental setups while contributing their own damage. This includes units whose talents remain active after they switch out and those designed for quick-swap team compositions.
Support	Healers, Shielders and buffers who primarily provide supportive utility to the team. They may deal some off-field damage, their main role is to offer buffs, shields, healing or crowd control through their Elemental Skills, Bursts or passive talents. These characters are typically played off-field and can apply elemental effects, though not primarily for damage.