Genshin Impact, a vibrant and engaging action RPG, has captivated players around the globe with its intricate gameplay and stunning open-world. Central to its appeal is the ability to form a team of four characters, each bringing unique elements and abilities to the table. This guide delves into the art of team building, particularly focusing on the potential of four-star characters in various game scenarios.
Exploring the Core of Genshin Impact’s Gameplay
At the heart of Genshin Impact’s appeal is the strategy involved in team composition. Players are often initially concerned about the apparent limitations in character selection, especially with the elusive five-star characters. However, as many seasoned players have found, “the casual nature of the game will prove that you don’t always need five-stars to beat its content, as four-star characters are more than enough to carry you should you encounter any situation in Teyvat.”
Mastering Domains and the Spiral Abyss with Four-Star Teams
Domains, temple-like structures in the game, offer challenges and rewards critical for character development. Meanwhile, the Spiral Abyss presents a more daunting array of challenges with lucrative rewards like Primogems. Formidable enemies and time constraints make these domains a true test of strategic team assembly.
| Elemental Reaction | Team |
| Vaporize | Xiangling/Yanfei, Bennett, Xingqiu, Sucrose (or any Anemo character) |
| Melt | Rosaria, Xiangling, Bennett, Kaeya/Chongyun/Sucrose (or any Anemo character) |
| Electro-Charged | Fischl, Beidou, Xingqiu, Sucrose (or any Anemo character) |
| Overloaded | Bennett, Xiangling, Chevreuse, Fischl |
| Frozen | Rosaria/Kaeya, Charlotte/Diona/Layla, Xingqiu, Lynette (or any Anemo character) |
| Superconduct | Razor/Freminet, Rosaria, Fischl, Bennett/Mika |
| Bloom | Collei, Yaoyao/Kirara, Xingqiu, Barbara/Rosaria/Kaeya
Kaveh, Collei, Xingqiu, Yaoyao/Barbara |
| Hyperbloom/Burgeon | Collei, Yaoyao, Xingqiu, Kuki Shinobu/Thoma |
| Aggravate/Spread | Fischl, Beidou/Lisa/Razor, Yaoyao/Kirara, Sucrose (or any Anemo character) |
| Crystallize | Noelle, Gorou, Yun Jin, Fischl/Xingqiu Ningguang, Xingqiu, Bennett, Xiangling |
For instance, in Vaporize and Melt reactions, combinations like Xiangling/Yanfei with Bennett and Xingqiu prove highly effective. Similarly, for Electro-Charged reactions, a team of Fischl, Beidou, and Xingqiu, supplemented by an Anemo character, is recommended. Each Elemental Reaction requires a thoughtful mix of characters to optimize efficiency and power.
Optimal Four-Star Teams for Exploration and Stamina Management
Exploration is a cornerstone of Genshin Impact’s allure, with its vast, open-world landscape. Teams like Sayu, Lynette, Diona, and Kaeya excel in traversing this terrain quickly, making the most of their unique skills for speed and reduced stamina consumption.
Kirara, Collei, Heizou, and Beidou, on the other hand, offer a balanced approach to stamina management, crucial for climbing, gliding, sprinting, and swimming across Teyvat’s expansive environments.
Ley Line Farming: Choosing the Right Four-Star Team
Ley Line farming, a repetitive but essential activity, demands efficiency and power. Teams that rely less on Elemental Bursts and more on readily available damage sources are preferred. Teams like Barbara, Yaoyao, Collei, and Kuki Shinobu strike a balance between power and sustainability, making them ideal for this task.
- Barbara, Yaoyao, Collei, Kuki Shinobu
- Sucrose/Heizou, Fischl, Yaoyao/Kirara, Kuki Shinobu
- Collei, Yaoyao, Xingqiu, Kuki Shinobu
- Yanfei, Chevreuse, Fischl, Kuki Shinobu
- Yanfei, Xingqiu, Sucrose, Diona
- Razor, Fischl, Diona/Layla, Yaoyao
- Ningguang, Fischl, Yaoyao, Xingqiu
Tailoring Teams for Specific Enemies and Scenarios
Certain enemies in Genshin Impact present unique challenges, requiring specific team compositions to counter their abilities. For instance, against Pyro shielded enemies, a combination of Xingqiu, Fischl, Beidou, and an Anemo character like Sucrose or Heizou is effective. Each enemy type, be it Cryo, Electro, Hydro, Dendro, Geo, or those capable of flight and corrosion, requires a strategic approach in team building.
| Enemy Trait/Mechanic | Team | Explanation |
| Pyro shield/aura | Xingqiu, Fischl, Beidou, Sucrose/Heizou | Use Hydro characters to trigger Vaporize on them. |
| Cryo shield/aura | Yanfei/Xiangling, Bennett, Xingqiu, Sucrose | Use Pyro characters to trigger Melt on them. |
| Electro shield/aura | Xiangling/Yanfei, Bennett, Xingqiu, Sucrose Xiangling/Yanfei, Bennett, Chevreuse, Fischl Collei, Yaoyao, Fischl, Sucrose Kaeya, Rosaria, Bennett, Xiangling Kaeya, Rosaria, Xingqiu, Lynette |
Use Pyro, Cryo, or Dendro characters to trigger Elemental Reactions. |
| Hydro shield/aura | Kaeya, Rosaria, Bennett, Xiangling
Xiangling/Yanfei, Bennett, Chevreuse, Fischl Collei, Yaoyao, Fischl, Kuki Shinobu |
Use Cryo characters to freeze them in place. Additionally, you can also use Pyro characters for free Vaporize reactions or Dendro characters for free Bloom cores. |
| Dendro shield/aura | Fischl, Beidou, Xingqiu/Kuki Shinobu, Sucrose/Heizou Fischl, Collei, Yaoyao, Kuki Shinobu |
Use Electro and Hydro characters to take advantage of the free Aggravate and Bloom reactions. |
| Geo shield/aura | Yanfei/Xiangling, Bennett, Chevreuse, Fischl | Use Pyro and Electro characters to blow them up with Overloaded. |
| Flight | Xingqiu, Fischl, Beidou, Sucrose/Heizou
Fischl, Beidou, Yaoyao/Kirara, Sucrose Kaeya/Rosaria, Diona, Xingqiu, Lynette |
Use characters with ranged abilities to reach flying enemies. For flying ruin and automaton enemies, use bow characters to shoot their weak points and knock them out of the sky. |
| Corrosion | Kaeya/Rosaria, Charlotte, Xingqiu, Lynette Collei, Yaoyao, Xingqiu, Kuki Shinobu Fischl, Beidou, Yaoyao, Sucrose Barbara, Collei, Yaoyao, Rosaria/Kaeya |
Corrosion is a status that, after being applied, will slowly drain your entire team’s HP. Use characters with teamwide healing to mitigate this. |
| Pneuma/Ousia | Xiangling/Yanfei, Bennett, Chevreuse, Fischl Freminet, Xingqiu, Collei/Yaoyao, Kuki Shinobu |
Enemies with Pneuma or Ousia alignments can be weakened by hitting them with the opposite energy. |
Embracing the Four-Star Strategy
In Genshin Impact, the key to success lies not just in acquiring five-star characters but in understanding and utilizing the strengths of four-star characters. Whether it’s battling through domains, exploring the vast world, farming Ley Lines, or tackling specific enemies, the right combination of four-star characters can make all the difference. As players continue their journey through Teyvat, they’ll find that strategic team composition is as crucial as it is rewarding.
