Numerous players express a keen interest in acquiring 5-star characters in Genshin Impact, primarily due to their superior strength and capabilities when juxtaposed with 4-star characters. Fortunately, the game does not impose a stringent requirement on players to possess the most powerful damage output or optimal team compositions. In reality, several 4-star characters often outperform certain 5-star characters, particularly in support roles, and remain effective within the game across various content levels.
While 4-star characters may not shine as brightly as 5-star characters, they provide players with a more budget-friendly alternative, allowing them to avoid significant financial commitments. On the other hand, it is vital to understand that not all of these characters are efficient or effective. Knowing which 4-star Genshin Impact characters are advantageous for a party is immensely beneficial. The following section outlines their comparative merits.
Here is the List of All 4-Star Characters
1. Xiangling
Although Xiangling is one of the first characters players can acquire and is relatively easy to obtain, she remains a top-tier support option in the game. Her ability to apply Pyro is outstanding, allowing for considerable damage in team setups that focus on Vaporize and Melt. At present, no other character can equal her Pyro application prowess. Additionally, her Elemental Burst features significant damage modifiers. When she is combined with Xingqiu and Bennett, she proves to be a powerful addition to any team composition, and her inclusion in the National team highlights her crucial role as a leading 4-star character.
2. Yaoyao
Yaoyao has long been one of the most awaited characters, partly due to her appearances in official artwork and voice lines well ahead of the Dendro element’s release. Upon her arrival, her versatile abilities garnered positive feedback, as she is capable of fulfilling several roles at once. She can be constructed with different focuses, such as Elemental Mastery, HP, or Energy Recharge, without sacrificing her performance. Moreover, as many new characters scale with HP or Elemental Mastery rather than ATK, Yaoyao has become a valuable asset for healing and energy generation in numerous team configurations, taking over the role that Bennett once filled.
3. Bennett
Benny boy may find himself in a streak of bad luck, yet he continues to hold a significant place in the hearts of Genshin Impact players. He is regarded as the ultimate support character, capable of buffing damage and healing simultaneously. Additionally, his Elemental Skill permits him to function as a damage dealer, particularly effective in Melt team strategies. Nevertheless, it is his exuberant personality and engaging voice lines, despite their occasionally irritating nature, that truly resonate with fans.
4. Xingqiu
In the role of sub-DPS, Xingqiu demonstrates exceptional performance. He is regarded as one of the top damage dealers, comparable to Ningguang, although he may be encountered less frequently. Xingqiu’s capabilities are particularly advantageous in solo gameplay, where he enhances the Vaporize damage of pyro users. Additionally, he is capable of inflicting significant hydro damage independently.
5. Sucrose
Sucrose ranks among the top Anemo support characters in the game, following Venti and Jean, as the Viridescent Venerer complements her abilities exceptionally well. Numerous Melt or Vaporize compositions feature Sucrose due to her Swirl ability, which can significantly enhance damage output by up to 40 percent. Furthermore, she possesses the capability to group enemies together, facilitating powerful elemental bursts from other characters.
6. Kuki Shinobu
Kuki Shinobu was once considered to be of low rank, primarily due to her restricted utility and the relative unpopularity of the Electro element. However, the introduction of impactful and engaging elemental reactions, including Spread, Aggravate, and Hyperbloom, has significantly enhanced her status as a valuable party member. She is now capable of managing the self-damage associated with Hyperbloom and has emerged as a suitable option for Dendro DPS characters such as Alhaitham, thanks to her off-field Electro abilities.
As a result, Kuki Shinobu has emerged as a highly desirable healer and Electro user for individuals looking to combine both abilities within one character.
7. Diona
If players view Barbara as lacking in effectiveness, they might find Diona to be a useful alternative “healer,” particularly for those who are free-to-play. While her main focus is not on healing, it does provide a worthwhile enhancement.
Her primary role is to facilitate Melt or Frozen reactions, as her Elemental Skill features a short cooldown. Additionally, the bow serves as an effective tool for kiting certain enemies in critical situations.
8. Chevreuse
For players who appreciate specialized team compositions, such as Nilou, which restricts the use of only Dendro and Hydro characters for the Bloom reaction, Chevreuse presents an intriguing alternative focused on Overloaded reactions. She requires only Pyro and Electro characters to be included in the team to deliver a significant buff, particularly beneficial for those who do not possess her later constellations.
Although Overloaded reactions have not been the preferred choice for Pyro team builds—given that Vaporize and Melt typically offer superior damage output—Chevreuse notably increases the effectiveness of this reaction. Currently, this enhancement may be limited to characters like Raiden Shogun or Yoimiya, who have already gained from this reaction; however, future character releases such as Arleccino or Clorinde could potentially shift this dynamic if the developers opt to elevate the prominence of Overloaded reactions.
9. Fischl
Fischl emerges as an exceptional damage per second (DPS) character at constellation six. At this stage of her development, her physical attack capabilities are remarkably elevated, allowing her to function akin to a rapid-fire weapon. However, it is important to note that she does not require constellation six to demonstrate her effectiveness; she performs admirably as an electro support character even at lower constellations.
10. Gaming
The latest character to join the 4-star category in version 4.4 is Gaming, a newcomer from Liyue. He boasts a compelling skill set, particularly through his Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst, which allow for the execution of special plunging attacks on a regular basis. However, he does have certain weaknesses, particularly concerning his Pyro application. He may struggle to sustain it independently and could require assistance from characters such as C6 Bennett to provide Pyro infusion, a feature that Gaming does not have on his own.
11. Charlotte
In alignment with the overarching theme of Fontaine’s HP gain and drain mechanics, Charlotte emerges as a character endowed with party-wide healing capabilities. Furthermore, she serves effectively as a sub-DPS and provides consistent Cryo application, which can enhance various team compositions. Nevertheless, some players might encounter difficulties in optimizing her build, as she can thrive in either her healing or sub-DPS roles, with her utility being contingent upon the team setup.
It is important to note that she receives an increased healing bonus when paired with Fontaine characters, while her passive grants her a Cryo DMG bonus when teamed with non-Fontaine characters. Consequently, although she synergizes effectively with characters such as Wriothesley, many players may still opt for Diona as their primary healer in most team configurations, and there are also dedicated sub-DPS and Cryo application characters available within this rarity.
12. Heizou
Heizou is among the most recent and highly regarded 4-star characters introduced in Genshin Impact, distinguished by his status as an anemo user and his versatility as a character. His anemo abilities grant him access to the Viridescent Venerer set, enhancing his support potential significantly.
In addition, he delivers significant damage and adeptly harnesses elemental mastery in a collaborative environment. The opportunities are both adaptable and boundless with a versatile individual like Heizou.
13. Kirara
Kirara stands out as a versatile character, adept at fulfilling both support and DPS roles. She is capable of providing shields to her allies while delivering effective Dendro damage, which makes her an asset to any team. Her Dendro application is particularly potent when she is present on the battlefield, as she can morph into a cargo box and traverse the area to inflict Dendro damage on enemies in her path.
This unique feature not only adds depth to her gameplay but also aids in navigating challenging terrains, including climbing cliffs in her cargo box form. While her abilities on the field are commendable, her off-field support options are somewhat limited unless players choose to unlock her later constellations.
14. Faruzan
Faruzan, much like Mika and Sara, is engineered to occupy the position of a specialized elemental support character, specifically for the Anemo element. Anemo characters generally do not exhibit strong elemental reactions, making Faruzan’s ability to enhance Anemo damage a crucial addition to the game. This is particularly beneficial for players who opt to employ Anemo characters such as Xiao or Wanderer as their main damage sources rather than solely as support. Her potential is significantly increased with her sixth constellation, which enhances the Crit DMG of Anemo characters. When appropriately built and with access to constellations, she is highly recommended for numerous team setups featuring these Anemo characters.
15. Kujou Sara
Kujou Sara is a character that encompasses various aspects of support and sub-DPS. Her elemental abilities allow her to provide energy to her teammates. Her primary area of expertise is in enhancing the performance of Electro teams. While she may not be as proficient as Bennett, given her more niche application, she effectively fulfills her role, particularly when she has access to her sixth constellation.
16. Mika
Mika has recently been introduced as the latest 4-star character in the game, fulfilling a role akin to that of characters such as Sara and Faruzan. This positions him as a niche option, primarily beneficial in certain physical team setups. Although physical teams are less favored among players, given that most end-game content emphasizes elemental reactions, Mika proves to be a valuable support character for Eula. He not only aids in energy generation for Eula’s burst but also enables Cryo resonance and provides healing.
With elevated constellations, he has the potential to greatly enhance the team’s performance, establishing him as a versatile character. Nevertheless, his effectiveness is largely confined to his synergy with Eula or Razor, which diminishes his versatility compared to other characters that occupy specific elemental niches.
17. Yun Jin
The introduction of several new 5-star characters that depend on their normal attacks for damage has elevated Yun Jin’s significance within the game. She stands out as one of the limited characters capable of providing a substantial attack speed enhancement, thereby boosting the total damage output. Additionally, her access to geo resonance makes her an essential asset for teams focused on normal or charged attacks.
18. Gorou
Gorou’s abilities are centered around defense, making him a suitable option for players who do not have Zhongli. He offers considerable defensive enhancements to the party, including interruption resistance. In addition, Gorou works exceptionally well with characters such as C6 Noelle, Arataki Itto, and Albedo, whose damage output is influenced by defense scaling.
19. Sayu
Sayu is an exceptional support character who excels in providing healing while also significantly enhancing damage for teams that depend on elemental damage or reactions. This capability is attributed to her anemo element, which enables her to effectively leverage the Viridescent Venerer set. Additionally, Sayu possesses a hold variant of her skill, allowing her to swiftly roll over extended distances.
20. Yanfei
Yanfei is the latest addition to the roster as a 4-star character, demonstrating her effectiveness as a pyro damage dealer. Currently, she stands as Klee’s most comparable 4-star alternative. As is customary, Yanfei can excel when players equip her with suitable support characters like Xingqiu or Kaeya.
The charged attacks of Yanfei render her a strong contender in the Spiral Abyss and various late-game content within Genshin Impact. It should be acknowledged that, with the right reaction setup, most pyro characters can thrive, although Amber and Xinyan do not share this advantage.
21. Layla
Layla is characterized as a Cryo support character with remarkable shielding skills, similar to Diona, but she does not have healing capabilities. Instead, she offers a more stable Cryo application. One of her weaknesses is that her shield, although strong in most contexts, may not withstand the attacks of powerful foes, which could lead to a reduction in her sub-DPS and Cryo application potential, as these are dependent on her shield. Nonetheless, she is still a competent choice for various team setups, including physical, freeze, and melt teams, despite lacking any particular buffs.
22. Rosaria
In the context of a pyro character support, Rosaria emerges as a strong contender due to her consistent off-field Elemental Burst, which inflicts continuous cryo damage. Consequently, Rosaria serves as an effective sub-DPS option.
Players have the option to develop her into a fully functional DPS character if they so choose. To achieve this, a reverse-melt configuration is required. Additionally, as a polearm user, her damage per second (DPS) is effective, although it does not match the strength of a claymore user when it comes to overcoming shields.
23. Candace
Candace is classified as a 4-star character, yet her unique design resonates with the aesthetics of many 5-star characters. While her utility is somewhat niche and limited to specific team setups, she can become a formidable presence when developed appropriately, particularly after her later constellations are activated, due to her respectable Burst DMG scaling. Since her build is fundamentally centered around HP, she can also leverage the Hydro Resonance, making her an excellent candidate for Bloom teams, particularly alongside Nilou.
She is capable of initiating hydro infusion to augment the Hydro application for various reactions. However, her buffing strength does not match that of other characters like Sucrose, Bennett, or Yunjin. As a result, she may not be the most suitable choice for team setups that prioritize buff maximization.
24. Collei
Collei was one of the initial Dendro characters introduced to players in the game. As the first 4-star Dendro character, she is awarded to every player upon the completion of Spiral Abyss 4-3, provided they did not participate in the Graven Innocence event during the 3.0 update. At that time, with only Tighnari and the Dendro Traveler available, many players took the opportunity to use her for experimentation with the new reactions.
While she initially met her intended function admirably, she has since been outperformed by later Dendro characters. Her effectiveness is not as dependable as the expanding selection of choices. Still, even though she is overshadowed by other Dendro characters, Collei remains a strong and accessible option for those who play without spending money.
25. Thoma
Thoma plays a specialized role as a Pyro character, though he does not possess the popularity of main characters like Bennett. His focus is on fortifying shields and supplying energy to his allies, with a notably slow application of Pyro. While this gradual application may not be suitable for many team arrangements, it is surprisingly effective in triggering the Burgeon reaction. Additionally, his shield is particularly advantageous against this reaction, as Burgeon causes damage to the active character upon its explosion.
26. Ningguang
The latest enhancements to geo damage have significantly benefited Zhongli, Albedo, and Ningguang, with Noelle also experiencing a resurgence. Notably, Ningguang has emerged as a prominent DPS character in the endgame META, particularly in domains. Her ability to inflict substantial geo damage is akin to a rapid-fire weapon, and she also possesses the capability to generate shields.
27. Kaveh
Kaveh is a character who specializes in Bloom reactions, such as Hyperbloom and Burgeon, without the specific constraints associated with Nilou. For players interested in constructing a Bloom composition independent of Nilou, Kaveh presents a valuable option, providing access to a wider range of team configurations that may not necessitate a healer. However, as a 4-star character, he does have certain limitations as a primary DPS and lacks off-field capabilities, which makes him somewhat interchangeable. Additionally, it is important to mention that Kaveh can infuse Dendro into his normal attacks, although this ability is contingent upon his sixth constellation.
28. Lynette
Lynette is introduced as a sibling in the Fontaine region, alongside her twin brother, Lyney. A significant challenge they face is the lack of optimal synergy between them. Nevertheless, they can still be effectively paired, as Lynette offers valuable support utilities even when she is not on the field. Her Anemo element allows her to trigger swirl reactions and provide additional buffs through her abilities. However, the primary drawbacks of her kit include a high cooldown and substantial energy cost, necessitating careful consideration during her build to enhance her performance.
29. Freminet
Freminet, introduced as one of the initial characters in the Fontaine patch, offers distinct gameplay features to the character lineup. He stands out as one of the few, if not the sole, effective Physical characters within the Genshin Impact universe, following the legacy of Eula. Nevertheless, Freminet encounters difficulties due to his low attack modifiers, which hinder his effectiveness as a primary DPS, particularly as Physical damage is currently underperforming in the prevailing meta. Additionally, he is susceptible to interruptions, especially in the absence of suitable team members to bolster his performance, and these potential allies may fulfill more advantageous roles in alternative team setups.
30. Beidou
Beidou is frequently underestimated, despite being a favorite among fans. She is capable of functioning as both a tank and a damage dealer, which underscores her versatility as a main character. The challenge, however, is her sluggish damage output, as she relies on being targeted by enemies to reach her full potential as a DPS. Those who possess the patience to wait for her moment can unleash her true power on the field.
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