Top 10 Best 4 Star Genshin Impact Character In Patch 5.0

"T0" and "T1" are shorthand terms used to rank characters based on their overall strength, utility, and impact in the game.

T0 (Tier 0)

Top Tier: Characters in T0 are considered the absolute best in the game. They often have exceptional versatility, powerful abilities, and can excel in multiple team compositions. T0 characters are usually the most desirable due to their game-changing potential and ability to outperform others in various situations.

-> Meta-Defining: These characters often define the game's meta, meaning that team compositions and strategies are often built around them.

1. Bennet Despite being an older character, Bennett remains one of the strongest 4-star supports in Genshin Impact, often considered essential in many team compositions. His Elemental Burst provides a significant attack buff that doubles as a heal, making him invaluable for most attack-scaling characters. His C1 is crucial, removing the ATK bonus restriction, while C6, though initially controversial, is now generally seen as beneficial. Bennett's versatility ensures that even with new characters like Furina and Hu Tao, he continues to be a top-tier support.

2. Xinqiu is a powerful off-field DPS who excels at maintaining a Hydro aura on enemies, enabling potent reactions like Vaporize and Hyperbloom. He offers significant damage, damage reduction, interruption resistance, and minor healing. Even at C0, he's exceptional, but his power skyrockets with constellations, making him comparable to, or even better than, some 5-star characters. Xingqiu’s ability to provide consistent Hydro application and support makes him one of the best characters in the game.

3. Xiangling is a free, yet incredibly powerful sub-DPS character, delivering massive damage primarily through her Burst. She shines in teams that can capitalize on her lack of internal cooldown, allowing her to trigger repeated elemental reactions. While her high Energy Recharge requirement can be a challenge, it can be mitigated by team composition and weapon choices. Her C4 is particularly valuable, extending her Burst duration and further increasing her damage potential.

4. Shinobu Initially underestimated, Kuki Shinobu has become a top-tier character thanks to the Dendro element. Her strength lies in her ability to consistently trigger Hyperbloom reactions, making her indispensable in these teams. Although she excels mainly in one team composition, Hyperbloom's power and her ability to sustain self-damage while supporting top Dendro DPS characters solidify her position as a strong pick.

5. Fischl is an exceptional off-field DPS and energy battery, providing continuous Electro application through her summoned bird, Oz. She excels in team compositions that benefit from Electro reactions, especially Quicken and Aggravate. Her energy requirements are minimal, and her C6 constellation further enhances her damage and uptime, making her a top choice for any team needing consistent Electro damage and support.

T1 (Tier 1)

High Tier: T1 characters are still very strong and can excel in many scenarios, but they might not be as universally powerful or versatile as T0 characters. They are solid choices for most players and can perform exceptionally well in their niche or specific team setups.

-> Near-Optimal: While not the absolute best, T1 characters are still among the top picks and can be part of highly effective teams.

6. Sucrose is a versatile character, excelling in crowd control and boosting elemental damage through her use of the Viridescent Venerer set. While she might not always be the first choice, her ability to group enemies and provide significant Elemental DMG bonuses makes her highly valuable, especially at C6. Her utility in both general play and boss fights keeps her as a strong, free-to-play-friendly option.

7. Yaoyao is a reliable Dendro healer, perfect for teams that need consistent Dendro application and healing. She excels in Aggravate and Nilou Bloom teams, providing enough Dendro to trigger reactions while also healing the team. Even at C0, she performs well, but her C2 constellation helps alleviate her high Energy cost, further enhancing her utility.

8. Chevreuse is a specialized support for Overload teams, focusing on reducing enemy Pyro and Electro resistance while healing and buffing ATK. Her utility is limited to teams that consist solely of Pyro and Electro characters, but within that niche, she excels. Her high Energy Recharge requirement can be a challenge, but it can be mitigated by team composition. Her C6 is recommended for maximizing her support capabilities.

9. Faruzan is a niche elemental support for Anemo characters, boosting their raw damage in mono Anemo teams. While she requires C6 to truly shine, her support capabilities are invaluable for Anemo DPS characters like Wanderer and Xiao. If more powerful Anemo DPS characters are introduced, Faruzan's rank could rise further.

10. Gaming is a 4-star on-field DPS that relies on Plunging Attacks powered by his Skill. While his damage output is respectable, there are other characters that can fulfill similar roles. He requires significant Energy Recharge, which can be managed with Bennett, Favonius weapons, and higher constellations. Gaming truly shines at C6, but his best team composition can be an expensive investment.