Recommended Characters for Genshin Impact’s Open World Exploration

Hello, Travelers! Tired of endless climbing, scattered materials, or tricky puzzles across Teyvat? What if I told you that with the right characters on your team, world exploration could actually be fun and effortless?

Today, let’s check out some of the most practical picks for Genshin Impact’s open world. From grouping enemies and flying with ease to solving puzzles and farming resources, these characters will greatly boost your efficiency and enjoyment.

**Tip：Selection is based on mob-clearing, exploration ease, and special gathering abilities. This isn't a pull guide or tier list—just a personal take from gameplay experience.

 

No. 9 Dendro Archon Nahida

As the God of Wisdom, Nahida ,a 500-year-old little loli, boasts one of the strongest and longest-lasting AoE Dendro applications in the game. Besides her synergy with Raiden Shogun, she's also excellent for collecting annoying ascension materials like Onikabuto and Violetgrass. Just a quick tap, and everything is gathered—no more blood pressure spikes from farming!

 

No. 8 Ifa

Ifa possesses the most flexible and convenient flying ability in the game, making his overall gameplay experience exceptionally smooth. When paired with Chaska, he can achieve near-infinite flight, making him an outstanding choice for open-world exploration.

 

No. 7 Pyro Archon Mavuika

If you're a new player just starting out, the Pyro Archon is a great choice for early-game progression. Her open-world exploration abilities are incredibly useful even outside of Natlan — she can fly, walk on water, and as a Greatsword user, mine ores freely across the world. For beginners, pulling for the Pyro Archon is definitely worth it.

 

No. 6 Xianyun

Xianyun is a Liyue character whose greatest strength lies in her Elemental Skill that allows her to easily go through even the most bizarre terrains. She can even glide up vertical walls by simply brushing against them. In fact, mountainous regions like Chenyu Vale, with their dramatic elevation changes, feel tailor-made for her.

Her Elemental Burst provides healing for the entire team, making the Statue of The Seven unnecessary. One more thing worth noting: during her Elemental Skill's transformed state, Xianyun is immune to fall damage. As long as the fall doesn't last long enough for the skill to go on cooldown, she's virtually unkillable from falling.

 

No. 5 Hydro Archon Furina

As one of Fontaine's most famous figures, Furina is the only character in Genshin Impact with a dual-stance mechanic. By using a Charged Attack, she can switch between summoning three Salon Members to automatically attack enemies or to provide healing.

These three Salon Members are ruthless and efficient—if there are enemies within range, they'll unleash a flurry of attacks without hesitation. While her summons are active, Furina can also perform her signature move: walking gracefully across water.

 

No. 4 Kaedehara Kazuha

No need for introductions—Kazuha, the man who blocked the Musou no Hitotachi with mortal strength. Despite his height, his abilities are top-tier. His Elemental Skill groups enemies effectively and has a short CD. Combined with Anemo damage, he's one of the best characters for farming materials and clearing mobs in the overworld.

 

No. 3 Wanderer

In my opinion, he still offers the best flying experience in Genshin. His straight-line flight is fast and far. And he doesn't drop altitude over time. Best of all, his CD is only six seconds—just a short jog and he can take off again.

As an on-field DPS, his normal attacks auto-target from range, and when paired with support characters, he can dominate in overworld combat.

 

No. 2 Yelan

Yelan's exploration value mainly shines in relatively flat terrains. But when it comes to speed, she's the most “violent” among the top three mobility characters. A fully built Yelan can eliminate many weaker mobs with just her Elemental Skill. For clearing mobs and farming materials, she's incredibly efficient. Even if enemies survive her skill, her Burst can finish the job with ease.

 

No. 1 Varesa

• Cross-Region Nightsoul Point Storage

Unlike other Natlan characters, Varesa can store leftover Nightsoul Points even outside the region. This allows her to freely start and stop, achieving efficient movement across all areas.

• Fastest Base Sprint Speed

Even without using skills, Varesa has the fastest regular sprint speed among all characters. Paired with Anemo resonance or other movement buffs (like Kaeya or Rosaria), she becomes a world exploration powerhouse.

• Fall Damage Immunity in Nightsoul State

While in Nightsoul state, Varesa is completely immune to fall damage. She can jump from great heights without fear, significantly improving vertical exploration (Iansan also shares this trait).

Thanks to these three unique mechanics, Varesa is currently one of the best characters for open-world exploration, especially for players who love running freely and exploring across regions.

 

Conclusion

That’s all for the recommended characters for Genshin Impact’s open-world exploration. Which one is your favorite?

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