πŸ“Š v5.6 Tier List

Character Tier List

S-Tier: Meta-defining. A-Tier: Strong and reliable. Rankings based on abyss usage, team flexibility, and damage ceiling.

πŸ† S-Tier β€” Meta Defining

These characters define the current meta. Top-tier damage, universal support, or irreplaceable utility.

Furina

Furina

S

Universal DMG buffer. Fits almost every team. HP-drain enables MH set.
Neuvillette

Neuvillette

S

Highest solo DPS. HP-scaling charged attack. Self-sustaining.
Nahida

Nahida

S

Best Dendro support. EM buff + off-field Dendro. Hyperbloom enabler.
Kazuha

Kaedehara Kazuha

S

Universal Anemo support. DMG buff + VV shred + CC. Fits everywhere.
Zhongli

Zhongli

S

Best shielder. 100% uptime. Universal RES shred. Comfort pick.
Raiden Shogun

Raiden Shogun

S

Team battery + sub-DPS. Rational team core. Universal ER solution.
Arlecchino

Arlecchino

S

Top Pyro DPS. BoL mechanic. High solo damage. Flexible teams.
Xingqiu

Xingqiu

S

Best off-field Hydro. National team core. Damage reduction + healing.
Bennett

Bennett

S

Best ATK buffer. Healer + Pyro resonance. Universal support.

⭐ A-Tier β€” Strong & Reliable

Excellent characters that perform well in most content. May need specific teams or investment.

Yelan

Yelan

S

Off-field Hydro DPS. Double Hydro core. High single-target damage.
Alhaitham

Alhaitham

S

Top Dendro DPS. Mirror mechanics. Spread/Quickbloom carry.
Hu Tao

Hu Tao

S

High-risk Pyro DPS. Double Hydro Vape. Massive charged ATK damage.
Xiangling

Xiangling

S

Best off-field Pyro. No ICD Pyronado. Snapshot abuse.
Kuki Shinobu

Kuki Shinobu

A

Best Hyperbloom trigger. Full EM build. Healing + reaction in one slot.
Tartaglia

Tartaglia

S

International team core. AoE Hydro DPS. Riptide chains.
Fischl

Fischl

A

Best Electro battery. Oz snapshot. A4 Aggravate enabler.
Ganyu

Ganyu

S

Consistent Cryo DPS. Melt/Freeze flexibility. AoE charged shots.
Ayaka

Kamisato Ayaka

S

Best Freeze DPS. Burst nuke. Blizzard Strayer abuse.
Xiao

Xiao

S

AoE plunge DPS. FFXX team. High mobility. HP drain management.
Kokomi

Kokomi

S

Best AoE healer + Hydro app. Freeze/Bloom core. Jellyfish bot.
Yae Miko

Yae Miko

S

Off-field Electro DPS. Aggravate core. Turret gameplay.

πŸ‘ B-Tier β€” Situational but Strong

Good characters that excel in specific teams or need higher investment. Still perfectly viable for all content.

Albedo

Albedo

B

Off-field Geo DPS. Double Geo core. Low investment but limited team options.
Beidou

Beidou

B

AoE Electro sub-DPS. Taser core. Needs C2 + Fischl battery to function.
Sucrose

Sucrose

B

EM share + VV shred. Great F2P option. Outclassed by Kazuha in most teams.
Yaoyao

Yaoyao

B

Dendro healer. Nilou Bloom teams. Limited outside of Dendro comps.
Faruzan

Faruzan

B

Dedicated Anemo buffer. Essential for Xiao/Wanderer. Pre-C6 ER issues.