Genshin Impact characters tier list: Ranking 5-stars in 2023

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Genshin Impact character tier lists are always interesting to discuss. This article will highlight some of the best 5-stars in the entire game up to version 3.4. As far as value goes, the higher-ranked characters tend to be more versatile and are more splashable in various team comps.

It is worth mentioning that there isn't a single terrible 5-star character in Genshin Impact. At worst, they would be above average and still worth building, should a player happen to own them.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

The tier list above primarily focuses on the value of these 5-stars in January 2023. Characters tend to get buffs in the form of new weapons and artifacts, as well as new teammates that synergize well with them.

For instance, Yae Miko definitely appreciated the introduction of Dendro back in Genshin Impact 3.0.

The best 5-stars are usually the most meta-defining in Genshin Impact. They're easy to build, slot into teams, and make a significant positive impact whenever they're used:

More often than not, these characters are some of the best 5-stars to use for the Spiral Abyss's hardest content. There is seldom a reason for players not to consider using these 5-stars if they already own them.

Here's an example: Yelan can regularly deal significant Hydro DMG with her Elemental Burst while also buffing the active character's damage output.

Here are some S-tier characters that Genshin Impact players should consider building:

Every one of these characters is phenomenal. The main difference between them and the SS-ranked ones is that the S-ranked 5-stars usually have more drawbacks to using them. For example, Hu Tao almost always requires a shielder and has a risky playstyle, Venti has to compete