Genshin Impactneeds no introduction. The game has truly become a global phenomenon, and it should come as no surprise. After all,Genshin Impactis incredibly accessible, with the game being free-to-play on almost every platform imaginable, from the PlayStation to Android devices.
Aside from the availability,GenshinImpactalso has a huge, constantly-updated open-world to explore, as well as a unique combat system that only takes a while to get used to but dozens of hours to master. It all revolves around the combinations of different elements.There are seven elementsinGenshin:Geo, Electro, Anemo, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, and Dendro. One of the first elements players come acrossis Anemo, which, aside from the protagonist, is the element of many powerful, playable characters.
Updated on June 21, 2025, by Nahda Nabiilah:Anemo users are known to cruise through the map with ease. Usually, their Elemental Skill provides some kind of map utility where they’re able to move around much easier than other characters in Genshin Impact. Well, this additional entry is no different since the newest Anemo character can elegantly jump her way through the map with class. Xianyun also carries other supportive talents that ensure her team will perform better.
5-Star
Sword
Base Stats (Lvl 90) - HP, ATK, DEF, Ascension Stat Bonus
10874, 212, 682, 24% ATK
Weaknesses
Anemo Traveler is the first character players use in the game, as well asthe protagonist ofGenshin Impact’s main plotline. As such, he/she does not need a background introduction. Even though he/she is the main character of the game, his/her combat abilities are definitely inferior to those of some other characters. When it comes to combat, the Traveler makes for avery powerful early-game character. The Palm Vortex Elemental Skill is useful for pushing away multiple enemies at once, whereas using the Gust Surge Elemental Burst creates a destructive tornado that pulls enemies in, dealing repeated Anemo DMG and making them extra susceptible to elemental damage combinations.
When it comes to the Traveler’s Anemo skills, it’s worth remembering that he/she is the onlyGenshin Impactcharacter that can adapt to use different elements. For now, the Traveler can use Anemo, Geo, Electro, and Dendro, and out of these Anemo is seemingly the least valuable to include in the team composition. This is because there are quite a number of Anemo support characters that can bring much more utility than the Traveler.
4-Star
Claymore
The little ninja from the Shuumatsu-ban in Inazuma,Sayuwasadded shortly after Inazuma’s releaseinGenshin Impact.With generally her skill set, Sayu is best used in the healer slot of team composition. Her elemental burst, Mujina Flurry, automatically damages nearby opponents with Anemo damage bursts and heals.
In addition, Sayu’s skills can also be used largely for utility purposes. Her elemental skill, Fuuin Dash, allowsSayuto enter a whirlwind state that increases transport speed (faster than most sprints). In addition, via her passives, the Fuuin Dash can also be used for healing purposes. Sayu also can sneak up on small animals without startling them, a skill perfect for players looking to collect crystal flies. Although her passive and fast travel, unfortunately, Sayu doesn’t provide much more over her healing abilities, making her one of the least popular Anemo characters on the list.
12397, 231, 711, 24% Anemo DMG Bonus
Many players had eagerly anticipated the inclusion of the Fontaine twins in the playable roster for some time, and their wish has finally come true. However, while some may have expected seamless synergy betweenLyneyandLynette, it’s arguable that their partnership isn’t as flawless as hoped. Nevertheless, Lynette brings substantial benefits to the table, whether she’s in the same team asLyneyor in an entirely different one.
She’s often compared toSucrosedue to similarities in their kits. However,Lynetteleans more towards a sub-DPS role rather than a full support likeSucrose. Additionally, she offers greater mobility thanks to her Elemental Skill which can allow her to leap forward, or otherwise holding the skill can also allow her to get into a faster movement mode. Yet, when it comes to versatility as a support, Lynette falls short of Sucrose. Still, she excels as a unit for Swirl and Viridescent Venerer and primarily buffs her team members' ATK. In summary, Lynette ranks in the middle ground, trailing slightly behind Sucrose in the support role and lagging behind some other DPS characters in terms of damage potential.
Catalyst
10657, 224, 683, 24% Anemo DMG Bonus
Heizou is a groundbreaking addition to the game as the first male catalyst character, and players were thrilled to see his unique way of using this weapon. Heizou is a powerful DPS and elemental-reaction driver character, making him ideal for both primary DPS and supportive roles. His base Attack is higher than average for a 4-Star character, allowing him to deal immense Anemo damage. His Swirl-focused play style works wonderfully with other Anemo characters, and he excels at Elemental Reactions, but to make the most of these abilities, players will need toinvest well on other characters for the team composition.on the field.
However, players should be aware of some of Heizou’s shortcomings. His Elemental Burst will explode on the first enemy hit, so proper positioning is key for using it effectively. When using Heizou, holding his Elemental Skill can be necessary sometimes; however, this will be leaving him open to attack and, if hit, cancel the skill.
Jeanis the Acting Master of the Knights of Favonius, and as such, plays a huge role in the lore ofGenshin Impact,particularly in the beginning stages of the story, but she is also a 5-star character who has a lot of strengths when it comes to supporting the team. Thanks to her Elemental Skill, she is able to function as a crowd controller, pushing enemies away and interrupting their attacks. What’s more, her Normal Attacks have the added bonus of healing the party whenever they land a hit. Jean’s Elemental Burst is especially powerful. Not only does it deal AoE damage, but it also provides a Burst Heal to the party, as well as a cleansing effect that can get rid of any negative effects.
And asJeanis a standard 5-star character,her constellationsare relatively easier to obtain, and they provide powerful buffs to the team and debuffs to enemies. Of course,Jeandoes have her weaknesses. Her Elemental Burst has a long cool down, meaning that it won’t be available for use as often as some of the other characters. Additionally, especially if players are using her normal attack often, her combos tend to push enemies away, which can be a bit of a nuisance if the team wants to keep them in the same place.
Bow
9569, 196, 627, 24% ATK
Faruzanhas been introduced alongside theWanderer, as a niche Anemo support, which regardless can work together with other Anemo DPS characters as well. Faruzan’s primary strength is her ability to boost Anemo Damage and decrease enemy Anemo Resistance. This makes her a valuable asset for any Anemo-focused team, as she can help to maximize the damage potential of the team. Additionally, her Elemental Skill and Charged Attacks all provide minor crowd control, allowing her to help keep enemies at bay while her team focuses on dealing damage. Furthermore,Faruzan’s sixth constellationBuffs Anemo Crit DMG is similar to that of Electro Character Sara.
Despite her strengths,Faruzandoes have some key weaknesses to consider. As an Anemo-focused character, she is only truly valuable when used on a team with a primary Anemo DPS character. This limits her overall appeal in comparison to other elements, as Anemo DPS characters are quite rare inGenshin Impact. Additionally, her Elemental Burst has a high energy cost, and her Elemental Skill generates a few elemental particles, both of which can be a bit of a hindrance.
9243, 169, 702, 24% Anemo DMG Bonus
Sucrose brings great utility and someinteresting backstorytoGenshin Impact. She is a 4-Star Anemo Catalyst character who has been available since the start of the game and allows players to showcase massive DPS numbers thanks to her great buffs, such as boosting the party’s Elemental Mastery. Her Elemental Burst is a powerful AoE attack that pulls enemies together, and she is also great for creating Elemental Reactions since the charged Skill can hit multiple enemies multiple times.
Despite her great support potential, she does have some weaknesses. Her Elemental Burst does not interact with Elemental Auros and has a high energy cost. Additionally, her grouping isn’t as great as some of the other Anemo characters, such asVenti. Overall, Sucrose is a great free-to-play friendly support unit and is even comparable to some of the other 5-Star Anemo supports. Overall, Sucrose is only ranked this low due to other characters bringing more unique gameplay utilities or styles.
Being an Archon,Ventiis one of the most popular characters amongGenshin Impactplayers. Venti is an incredibly versatile character who can easily fit intoany team composition. His high Energy Recharge, powerful Elemental Skill, and potent Crowd Control from his Elemental Burst make him a great asset to any team. What makes Venti especially appealing is that he doesn’t need any constellations to make the most of his supportive utilities, making him a great free-to-play friendly character.
However, although Venti can bring significant damage, especially with further constellations, he does not provide the same level of support as other Anemo support units. His biggest weakness is that his Elemental Burst does not perform as well against enemies with Elemental Auras or Shields. While his Crowd Control is effective against smaller and less mobile enemies, it can be less effective against larger and more mobile enemies. However, this can still be an advantage if paired with melee units, as it allows enemies to stay on the ground instead of floating.
10409, 334, 572, 28.8% ATK
WhileXianyun’skit is very niche, she’s still a great Support for those characters who wish to Plunge attack. Other than making them jump higher,Xianyuncan also heal them and keep them protected while she provides their Plunges with an extra DMG scaling with her ATK%.
Her ability to heal unlocks a couple of potentials to improve her kit, such as using 4pc Song of Days Past and further buffing her allies while healing them.
Polearm
Xiaohas been the only Anemo main DPS character for quite some time until Heizou and the Wanderer’s arrival. Popularly known for his speedy plunge attack style, Xiao can deal tremendous damage during his Elemental Burst, even withoutany constellations. His elemental skill and the fact that he takes no damage from plunging from any height make him an ideal character for exploration.
Some of the drawbacks of usingXiaocome from the fact that he drains HP to boost his DMG during Elemental Burst. This means that he needs to have a healer in the party to keep him sustained. His plunge attack can push back certain enemies, making it a little difficult to hit them in combat. Additionally, he is considered a “selfish DPS” character as his Elemental Burst ends when switching to another character, and he does not provide any combat support skills or buffs for the party.
