Genshin Impact Best Characters Tier List 2025

Navigating the vast roster of Genshin Impact characters can be overwhelming, especially with the continuous addition of new heroes in each update. If you're wondering about the best Genshin Impact characters to invest in for 2025, you've come to the right place. This comprehensive tier list breaks down who's dominating the meta in Version 6.1 - Luna II.

The landscape of Teyvat has significantly evolved with the introduction of Nod-Krai and its Lunar reactions, shifting the meta toward frontloaded damage rather than consistent DPS. This change has reshuffled our understanding of which characters truly stand at the top.

SS Tier - The Undisputed Champions

Nefer - New Lunar-Bloom Specialist

As the newest addition to the roster in Version 6.1, Nefer has quickly established herself as the premier On-Field option for Lunar-Bloom teams. Her unique interaction with Dendro cores allows her to convert them into Seeds of Deceit, resulting in massive Lunar-Bloom damage output.

What makes Nefer exceptional is her synergy with Lauma, creating one of the most devastating combinations in the current meta. However, this dependency is also her limitation - without Lauma, her damage ceiling drops considerably.

Varesa - Plunging Attack Powerhouse

Varesa has maintained her position at the top thanks to her exceptional plunging attack multipliers. In the current meta that favors frontloaded damage, her playstyle perfectly aligns with what's needed to clear endgame content efficiently.

Unlike some other top DPS units, Varesa offers flexibility in team composition without sacrificing damage output, making her an excellent investment for both new and veteran players.

Flins - Lunar Reaction Specialist

Despite being somewhat team-restricted, Flins has earned his spot in the SS tier due to his exceptional damage ceiling in Lunar reaction teams. With Genshin's endgame content shifting toward Lunar reactions, teams centered around Flins are both highly effective and in high demand.

His performance in his optimal teams rivals other top-tier DPS units like Mavuika and Skirk, allowing him to comfortably clear any content in the game even with F2P support characters.

S Tier - Excellent But Not Flawless

Neuvillette & Arlecchino - Victims of Meta Shift

Both these powerhouses have recently been downgraded from SS to S tier, not because they've gotten weaker, but because the meta has evolved. The current preference for frontloaded damage over consistent DPS has diminished their relative effectiveness.

Neuvillette's sustained Hydro application and Arlecchino's consistent Pyro strikes, while still very strong, simply can't keep pace with the burst damage potential of the SS tier characters in the current endgame content landscape.

Alhaitham & Navia - Element Limitations

These characters have moved down to A tier primarily because their elements (Dendro and Geo respectively) have received less support in recent updates. With Nod-Krai focusing on new elemental hybrids like Lunar-Bloom and Lunar-Charge, traditional Dendro teams and Geo compositions have fallen behind.

Team Composition Considerations

It's worth noting that characters aren't evaluated in isolation but as core members of their optimal teams. The best characters are those who can:

1. Utilize existing and potential future support units effectively

2. Fit seamlessly into the best team compositions within their respective elements

3. Maintain relevance despite meta shifts

For example, while Xingqiu at C6 remains a staple sub-DPS in many compositions, newer characters like Ineffa have risen in the rankings due to their exceptional synergy with top-tier main DPS units like Flins.

Constellation Impact

Many characters see significant power spikes at certain constellations:

• Nefer performs adequately at C0 but reaches her full potential at C2

• Flins benefits enormously from his C1

• Varesa is one of the few SS-tier characters who performs exceptionally well even at C0

Looking Forward

As we move deeper into Version 6.1 and approach 6.2, we can expect further meta shifts with the introduction of new characters and potentially new reactions. The current focus on Lunar reactions suggests that characters who can leverage these mechanics will continue to dominate.

Remember that while tier lists provide valuable guidance, personal playstyle preferences and character investment should also factor into your decisions. A well-built A-tier character that you enjoy playing will often outperform a poorly built SS-tier character.

What's your experience with the current meta? Which characters have been performing best for you in the Spiral Abyss? Let us know in the comments below!