Genshin Impact: Top 25 Best Support Characters & How to Use Them

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Genshin Impact is all about strategic team compositions, and while DPS characters often take the spotlight, support units are just as crucial for success. Whether through healing, shielding, buffing, or crowd control, support characters elevate your team’s damage potential and survivability. With new updates constantly reshaping the meta, some previously overlooked supports are now among the most valuable assets in the game.

In this guide, we’ll rank the top 25 best support characters in Genshin Impact and explain how to maximize their potential in battle.

25. Yaoyao (Dendro)

Yaoyao is an excellent healer who passively applies Dendro while supporting the team with off-field healing. Her White Jade Radishes provide consistent healing and elemental application, making her a great fit for Bloom and Hyperbloom teams. Focus on HP%, Energy Recharge, and Elemental Mastery for optimal performance.

24. Sigewinne (Hydro)

Sigewinne is a niche healer with some off-field damage buffs but primarily excels in keeping the team alive. She’s best suited for Elemental Skill-reliant teams, though her buffs are somewhat restrictive.

23. Jean (Anemo)

Jean serves as a strong healer and battery for Anemo-based teams. Her Burst provides AoE healing and cleanses debuffs, while her skill offers crowd control. Ideal for Swirl-focused teams and energy-hungry Anemo DPS units.

22. Thoma (Pyro)

Thoma provides a shield and consistent Pyro application. His Fiery Collapse effect synergizes well with Burning and Burgeon teams. At C6, he boosts Normal, Charged, and Plunge attack DMG, making him an underrated Pyro support.

21. Kujou Sara (Electro)

A great battery and attack buffer for Electro teams, Kujou Sara shines when paired with characters like Raiden Shogun. However, she struggles outside of Electro-based teams.

20. Layla (Cryo)

Layla is one of the best 4-star shielders in the game, offering Cryo application and Normal/Charged attack DMG buffs through her constellations. A solid option for Freeze teams.

19. Chevreuse (Pyro)

A niche support exclusive to Electro and Pyro teams, Chevreuse can shred enemy resistances and grant a 40% Elemental DMG boost. At C6, her buffs reach 60%, making her a powerhouse for Pyro-Electro comps.

18. Faruzan (Anemo)

A must-have for Anemo DPS teams like Scaramouche or Xiao, Faruzan increases Anemo DMG and reduces enemy resistance.

17. Venti (Anemo)

The king of crowd control, Venti’s Elemental Burst sucks in enemies and enables massive Swirl reactions. He’s especially useful in AoE-heavy content like the Spiral Abyss.

16. Sucrose (Anemo)

Sucrose is a budget Kazuha, providing Elemental Mastery buffs and crowd control. She excels in reaction-based teams, such as Taser or Vaporize compositions.

15. Shenhe (Cryo)

Shenhe is a must-have Cryo support, drastically boosting Cryo DMG for characters like Ayaka and Ganyu. Her Burst also applies Cryo off-field, making Freeze teams even stronger.

14. Mona (Hydro)

Mona’s Elemental Burst amplifies DMG, making her a fantastic support for Freeze and Vaporize teams. She also offers Hydro application and mobility with her unique sprint.

13. Xianyun (Anemo)

Xianyun enables Plunge Attack teams with buffs that benefit characters like Xiao and Diluc. She also reduces enemy resistances with Viridescent Venerer, making her a versatile support.

12. Nilou (Hydro)

Nilou specializes in Dendro-Hydro teams, enabling massive Bloom reactions. With the right setup, she can outclass most other supports in Dendro-reaction-based comps.

11. Kuki Shinobu (Electro)

The best Hyperbloom enabler, Kuki provides consistent Electro application and healing. She thrives in Dendro-Electro teams, making her a top-tier support.

10. Sangonomiya Kokomi (Hydro)

Kokomi is an off-field Hydro applier and healer, excelling in Bloom, Hyperbloom, and Freeze teams. Her Burst turns her into a temporary DPS, but her main role is support and sustainability.

9. Raiden Shogun (Electro)

Raiden is an energy battery, Sub-DPS, and Elemental Burst booster all in one. She fits into nearly any team that needs energy regeneration, making her one of the most versatile supports.

8. Zhongli (Geo)

Zhongli provides the strongest shield in the game, which also reduces enemy resistances. With his highly defensive playstyle, teams can forgo a healer entirely.

7. Bennett (Pyro)

Bennett remains one of the most powerful support units in Genshin Impact, offering strong healing and an ATK boost. He works in almost any team and is a top-tier investment.

6. Citlali (Cryo)

Citlali is a Cryo shield support that can buff team DMG by 40% and reduce enemy Hydro/Pyro resistance. She’s a key asset for many meta team comps.

5. Baizhu (Dendro)

Baizhu is a Dendro healer and shielder with reaction-based buffs. He fits well into Bloom and Quicken teams but lacks the consistent Dendro application of characters like Nahida.

4. Kazuha (Anemo)

Kazuha is arguably the most valuable support due to his ability to boost Elemental DMG, reduce enemy resistances, and group enemies together. He’s an essential pick for reaction-heavy teams.

3. Nahida (Dendro)

The Dendro Archon is the ultimate Dendro reaction enabler, applying consistent Dendro while boosting reaction damage. A must-have for Quicken, Hyperbloom, and Spread teams.

2. Xilonen (Hydro)

Xilonen provides massive resistance reduction and DMG buffs to Hydro, Cryo, Pyro, and Electro teams. She’s a game-changer for any elemental comp.

1. Furina (Hydro)

Furina is the most versatile support in Genshin Impact, capable of healing, buffing, and dealing damage simultaneously. She’s an S-tier support for almost any team composition.

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