It's a common question in Genshin Impact: who is the strongest character? The short answer is that there isn't one single "strongest" character that wins in every situation. Instead, the best characters depend on what you need them for, like dealing huge damage, supporting your team, or tackling specific challenges. Characters like Neuvillette, Mavuika, and Arlecchino are often mentioned for their high damage output in the current game version.

Top Characters for Raw Damage

When people talk about the "strongest" character, they usually mean who can dish out the most damage. In November 2025, several characters stand out in this area.

• Neuvillette: This Hydro character is famous for his incredibly high damage, especially from his Charged Attacks. He can handle both single enemies and groups really well and even heals himself, making him a powerful force on his own. I remember pulling for Neuvillette and thinking, "this guy better be worth it!" And honestly, once I got his build right, he just shredded bosses. It felt amazing to see those huge numbers pop up, sometimes without even needing a full team helping him.
• Mavuika: She's often called the "queen of DPS" because her damage potential is seriously high. Even without specific team members, she can do a lot of harm.
• Arlecchino: This Pyro character is another top-tier Main DPS, known for dealing massive damage, especially with the right team around her. She was added in the 4.x patches and quickly became a fan favorite for her on-field power.
• Alhaitham: He's a Dendro Main DPS who can dominate the battlefield by himself. His Dendro abilities are strong, and he works great in teams that use reactions like Bloom, Burgeon, and Hyperbloom.

These characters can carry your team through tough content like the Spiral Abyss if they are built correctly with good weapons and artifacts. If you're wondering how to get these powerful heroes, you'll need to use Wishes, which is the game's gacha system. You can learn more about how to get characters in Genshin Impact from our other post.

Why "Strongest" is Tricky

It’s not just about one character, though. Genshin Impact's combat system is all about Elemental Reactions and team synergy. A character who seems "strong" by themselves might not do as well if they don't fit with the rest of your team.

For example, a character like Xiangling, a 4-star Pyro polearm user, has been one of the best characters for years because her Elemental Burst (Pyronado) deals continuous Pyro damage and works perfectly with other characters. Or take Furina; she's an amazing Hydro support character who can boost your entire party's damage a lot, but she needs a healer in the team to really shine.

When I first started playing, everyone was raving about Raiden Shogun for her burst damage. I spent ages farming for her, and she definitely changed how I played. But then new characters came out, and while she's still amazing, sometimes I find myself leaning on different teams for specific challenges, which made me realize how much team synergy matters more than just one super strong character. The game constantly adds new characters and ways to play, so what's "strongest" today might shift tomorrow.

Even 4-star characters like Bennett, Xingqiu, and Kuki Shinobu are considered top-tier because of their strong support abilities, proving that rarity doesn't always equal strength.

Understanding Different Roles

Genshin Impact characters fit into different roles:

• Main DPS: These characters are usually on the field the most, dealing the majority of your team's damage (e.g., Neuvillette, Arlecchino).
• Sub-DPS: They deal damage even when they're not on the field, often through their Elemental Skills or Bursts (e.g., Yelan, Raiden Shogun, Nahida).
• Support: These characters help the team by healing, shielding, buffing damage, or controlling enemies (e.g., Furina, Kazuha, Zhongli).

Many tier lists separate characters by their roles because comparing a Main DPS to a Support is like comparing apples to oranges - they do different things for the team.

In the end, the "strongest" character is often the one that best fits your playstyle and the specific team you want to build to take on Teyvat's toughest foes.

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