Genshin Impact Tier List: Who to Pull in Version 6.7

For Version 6.7 (Luna VIII), Sandrone and Mavuika lead the Main DPS tier, while Bennett and Furina remain the most universally valuable supports in the game. All placements below assume C0 (no constellations) unless noted, target Spiral Abyss and Stygian Onslaught as the benchmark content, and reflect the Stellar-Conduct reaction shift that reshaped Cryo team rankings this patch.

As the HoYoLab community rightly points out, tier lists are editorial opinions, not absolute verdicts. Playstyle, team composition, and your existing roster can make a "B-tier" character feel like an S-tier pick for your account. Use this list as a decision guide, not a rulebook.

Quick top picks for Version 6.7:

• Main DPS: Sandrone (SS), Mavuika (SS), Neuvillette (S), Hu Tao (S)
• Sub-DPS: Furina (SS), Nahida (S), Xiangling (S)
• Support/Healer: Bennett (SS), Kazuha (SS), Zhongli (S)
• Flex/Utility: Sucrose (A), Mona (A)

Pro Tip: If you only have Primogems for one pull, Bennett is still the single best free-to-play investment in the game. His C0 kit outperforms most five-star supports at C0.

Key Takeaways

Bennett and Kazuha remain the two highest-value characters in Version 6.7 regardless of your roster, and Sandrone is the must-pull new unit if his banner is active.

Table of Contents

• What the Genshin Impact Tier List Looks Like in Version 6.7
• How rankings shift in Spiral Abyss and Stygian Onslaught
• How we ranked these characters
• What changed in Version 6.7 and why placements moved
• Top picks by role: who to build first in Version 6.7
• Should you pull? A guide for F2P and paying players
• Why we rank characters the way we do
• Jayplaysgames has the tools to help you track every patch
• Sources
• FAQ

What the Genshin Impact Tier List Looks Like in Version 6.7

This ranking covers the full Version 6.7 editorial tier list from Game8, cross-checked against Icy Veins' role-based breakdown and Spiral Abyss usage signals. Tiers run SS through D:

• SS: Meta-defining. Fits into almost any team and clears the hardest content at C0.
• S: Excellent. Strong in their role; occasionally needs a specific team to shine.
• A: Solid. Reliable in most content; may need constellations or specific partners to compete at Abyss level.
• B: Situational. Works well in certain comps or casual content; not a priority pull.
• C/D: Outclassed. Functional but consistently replaced by higher-tier options.

Constellation sensitivity note: Characters marked C6-dependent need significant constellation investment to reach their listed tier. All others are rated at C0.

One-line rationale for top-band characters:

• Sandrone (SS): The new 6.7 unit with a kit built around Stellar-Conduct reactions; clears Abyss floors at C0 with minimal investment.
• Mavuika (SS): Pyro Main DPS with one of the highest raw damage ceilings in the game; pairs naturally with Bennett and Xiangling.
• Bennett (SS): Flat ATK buff, healing, and Pyro application in one kit; no other four-star support comes close to his universal value.
• Furina (SS): Hydro Sub-DPS whose passive scales with HP fluctuation; pairs with nearly every healer and amplifies team damage significantly.
• Kazuha (SS): Anemo grouping and elemental damage buff in one package; the best Swirl support at C0 by a clear margin.
• Neuvillette (S): Self-sufficient Hydro Main DPS; his charged attack loop is one of the cleanest rotations in the game.
• Hu Tao (S): Pyro Main DPS with top-tier single-target damage; C1 removes the stamina cost on her charged attacks, which is a meaningful quality-of-life upgrade.
• Nahida (S): Dendro Sub-DPS and enabler; her skill applies Dendro to multiple enemies simultaneously, making Bloom and Quicken teams viable.
• Zhongli (S): The strongest shielder in the game; his shield also shreds elemental resistance, adding offensive value to a defensive role.
• Skirk (S): Cryo Main DPS elevated by the Stellar-Conduct reaction introduced in 6.7; now a genuine Abyss-tier pick at C0.

Filters note: "Overall" rankings weight Spiral Abyss performance most heavily, followed by Stygian Onslaught. Characters who excel primarily in open-world exploration (like Wanderer or Xianyun) may rank lower here than in a casual-content filter. The next section breaks out those differences.

How rankings shift in Spiral Abyss and Stygian Onslaught

The Overall list and the Abyss/Stygian lists mostly agree at the top, but a handful of characters move meaningfully when the filter changes. Icy Veins' Luna VIII breakdown highlights role splits that pure editorial rankings sometimes miss.

Key takeaways from the variant lists:

• Xiangling is arguably an SS-tier pick specifically in Spiral Abyss. Her off-field Pyro application is so consistent that she appears in a large share of top-floor clears, despite being a four-star.
• Yelan jumps to S in Abyss because her off-field Hydro damage scales with HP and hits reliably across multi-wave rooms where Mona's burst timing is harder to optimize.
• Skirk is the biggest mover in Stygian Onslaught. The Stellar-Conduct reaction introduced in 6.7 rewards sustained Cryo application, and Skirk's kit delivers exactly that.
• Mona drops slightly in Stygian because her damage model relies on burst windows rather than sustained output, which Stygian's longer fight structure penalizes.

How we ranked these characters

Rankings here blend three signals: Spiral Abyss usage data, editorial consensus from multiple boards, and Jayplaysgames' own review of kit mechanics and team synergies. A hybrid approach that combines usage statistics with editorial judgment produces more practical pull advice than a pure lab-DPS ranking alone.

Data sources we used:

• Spiral Abyss usage rates (community-aggregated from genshin.gg and similar trackers)
• Official patch notes for Version 6.7 (Luna VIII)
• Editorial tier lists from Game8 and Icy Veins, used as cross-reference points
• Jayplaysgames editorial review of kit mechanics, rotation efficiency, and team synergy

Core assumptions:

• All placements are at C0 (no constellations) unless a character's kit is fundamentally incomplete without them (Xiangling C4 is the main exception).
• Artifact and weapon levels assume mid-to-high investment (Level 80/90 character, Level 90 weapon, four-piece set at +20).
• Team synergy is weighted heavily. A character who enables a strong team earns a higher placement than a character with high solo damage but poor team fit.
• When C6 materially changes a character's rank (e.g., Noelle, C6 Faruzan), that is flagged explicitly in the rationale.

How to read this list for your account:

1. Check your current roster first. A character you already own and have invested in will often outperform a new pull you cannot build yet.
2. Prioritize roles you are missing. If you have no reliable healer, Bennett is a higher priority than a second Main DPS.
3. Use the Spiral Abyss filter if you are pushing floors 11 and 12. Use the Overall filter if you are still progressing through the story.
4. Treat constellation sensitivity flags as pull warnings. A character marked "C6-dependent" is a significant Primogem commitment.

Limitations: Usage data reflects the global player base and skews toward players who clear Spiral Abyss regularly. Newer players and casual players may find different characters more useful for their stage of the game. The Epic Games beginner guide is a good starting point if you are still learning the seven elements and Adventure Rank progression.

Last updated: Version 6.7 (Luna VIII), August 2026.

What changed in Version 6.7 and why placements moved

Version 6.7 (Luna VIII) introduced two new playable characters and a new elemental reaction, and it buffed several existing units. The Stellar-Conduct reaction is the biggest mechanical change: it triggers when Cryo meets a new energy-type application, dealing bonus damage and extending Cryo aura duration. This directly elevated Cryo Main DPS characters who previously struggled to compete with Pyro and Hydro teams.

Major changes in 6.7:

• Sandrone added (SS): New Dendro-adjacent Main DPS with a kit that synergizes with Stellar-Conduct. Clears Abyss at C0 with standard investment.
• Lohen added (A): New five-star Main DPS. Solid kit but less universally applicable than Sandrone; better in Stygian than Abyss.
• Skirk buffed (S): Cryo Main DPS who gains direct value from Stellar-Conduct's extended Cryo aura. Moved from A to S.
• Mavuika buffed (SS): Pyro damage scaling increased; already strong, now definitively the top Pyro Main DPS.
• Raiden Shogun minor nerf (A): Energy recharge scaling adjusted slightly; still excellent but no longer the automatic pick for Electro teams.
• Stellar-Conduct reaction introduced: Rewards Cryo application and reshapes Cryo team compositions. Characters who enable or extend Cryo aura (Skirk, Ganyu, Rosaria) all benefit.

Before/after movement summary:

• Skirk: A → S (Stellar-Conduct direct beneficiary)
• Sandrone: Not in game → SS (new unit, top-tier kit)
• Mavuika: S → SS (buff pushed her over the threshold)
• Raiden Shogun: S → A (nerf reduced sustained Stygian value)

Pro Tip: Read the official patch notes on HoYoLab directly after each update. The buff and nerf tables in the official notes are the fastest way to spot which characters moved before any editorial list catches up.

Top picks by role: who to build first in Version 6.7

Main DPS

1. Sandrone — New in 6.7 and immediately SS-tier. If you pull him, he is your first build priority.
2. Mavuika — The strongest returning Main DPS after her 6.7 buff. Pairs with Bennett and Xiangling for a Pyro team that clears most Abyss floors comfortably.
3. Neuvillette — Self-sufficient Hydro DPS. His rotation is simple enough for newer players and powerful enough for floor 12.

Resource priorities for Main DPS: Level to 90, prioritize Normal/Charged Attack talent first (Neuvillette) or Elemental Skill first (Mavuika, Sandrone). Weapon priority: five-star signature weapons are ideal but not required at C0.

Sub-DPS

1. Furina — Best Sub-DPS in the game at C0. Slot her into any team with a healer and watch the damage numbers climb.
2. Nahida — Dendro application and off-field damage in one kit. Required for Bloom, Quicken, and Burgeon teams.
3. Xiangling — The best four-star Sub-DPS by a wide margin. C4 is the standard investment target; she is obtainable for free through Spiral Abyss rewards.

Resource priorities for Sub-DPS: Elemental Burst talent is the top priority for Furina and Xiangling. For Nahida, Elemental Skill talent matters most.

Support and Healer

1. Bennett — Level his Elemental Burst talent as high as possible. His ATK buff scales with that talent level.
2. Kazuha — Elemental Mastery build maximizes his Swirl damage bonus. Viridescent Venerer four-piece is the standard artifact set.
3. Zhongli — Tenacity of the Millelith four-piece is the standard build. His shield scales with HP, so stack HP on every artifact slot.

Shielder

Zhongli is the clear top pick.

Sample teams for Version 6.7

• Pyro Vaporize: Mavuika / Xiangling / Bennett / Kazuha
• Hydro Sustain: Neuvillette / Furina / Kazuha / Zhongli
• Stellar-Conduct Cryo: Skirk / Furina / Bennett / Kazuha
• Dendro Quicken: Nahida / Raiden Shogun / Sucrose / Bennett
• Budget Vaporize (F2P-friendly): Hu Tao / Xiangling / Bennett / Sucrose

Pro Tip: Constellations on four-stars like Bennett and Xiangling are far easier to accumulate than five-star constellations. Prioritize getting Xiangling to C4 and Bennett to C1 before chasing any five-star constellation.

Should you pull? A guide for F2P and paying players

Deciding whether to spend Primogems is the most practical question this list can help you answer. The short version: pull for characters who fill a role gap in your roster, not for tier position alone. A character who jumps from A to S in a patch you already cleared adds less value than a healer you genuinely do not have.

Decision checklist before pulling:

• Do you already own a character who fills this role at a similar tier?
• Does your roster lack this element for reaction teams you want to run?
• Is this character's banner running alongside another banner you want more?
• Are you within 30 pulls of your guaranteed pity? If yes, consider waiting for a character you want more.

Polygon's progression guides note that resource gating and Adventure Rank mean new players often benefit more from raising free characters than from pulling five-stars they cannot build yet.

Eurogamer's beginner guide also recommends checking active banner schedules before spending, since limited five-stars rotate and missing a banner means waiting months for a rerun.

F2P pull priority for Version 6.7: Furina > Kazuha > Neuvillette > Sandrone. If you have none of these, Furina adds value to the widest range of teams.

Why we rank characters the way we do

Our editorial stance leans toward Spiral Abyss performance as the primary benchmark, because it is the most consistent, measurable test of a character's ceiling. Open-world and story content is forgiving enough that almost any character works, so ranking for that content tells you less about who is genuinely strong.

We use a conservative C0 baseline because most players, including F2P players, will never reach C6 on a limited five-star. Flagging constellation sensitivity honestly is more useful than ranking a character at their C6 peak and leaving readers to discover the gap themselves. The Icy Veins Luna VIII list takes a similar approach, and it is one of the reasons we cross-reference their role-based notes.

This list is updated with each major patch (every six weeks approximately) and after any significant mid-patch balance adjustment. What triggers an update: a new character release, a buff or nerf that moves a character by at least one tier, or new Spiral Abyss usage data that contradicts the current placement. Minor usage fluctuations do not prompt a revision.

Version 6.7 (Luna VIII) — updated August 2026.

Jayplaysgames has the tools to help you track every patch

Keeping up with a Genshin Impact character roster across patches takes more than a single tier list read. Jayplaysgames publishes regularly updated guides, tier lists, and beginner resources across the most popular free-to-play titles, so you always have a current reference when a new banner drops.

The Jayplaysgames games hub covers tier lists, build guides, and pull recommendations across multiple titles, with the same honest, no-filler format you just read. Whether you are deciding between two banners, figuring out which artifact set to farm, or checking whether a new unit is worth your saved Primogems, the site gives you a clear answer without the padding. You can also build your gamer profile and connect with other players through ProfileHer, a community tool that pairs well with roster tracking. Head to the games hub and check the latest Genshin guides to plan your next pull.

Sources

• HoYoLab community article
• Get started with Genshin Impact with our beginners guide | Epic Games Store
• 6.7 Tier List and the Best Characters as of August 2026 | Genshin Impact｜Game8

FAQ

Who is the best character in Genshin Impact right now?

At C0 in Version 6.7, Sandrone and Mavuika lead Main DPS, while Bennett and Furina are the top supports. Bennett remains the single best four-star in the game for any roster.

Is this tier list based on Spiral Abyss performance?

Yes. Spiral Abyss performance is the primary benchmark, supplemented by Stygian Onslaught data and editorial review. Open-world rankings are noted separately where they differ.

Do I need constellations to use these characters effectively?

All placements assume C0. Characters who need constellations to reach their listed tier are flagged with "C6-dependent" or a specific constellation note in the rationale.

What is Stellar-Conduct and why does it matter?

Stellar-Conduct is a new elemental reaction introduced in Version 6.7 that triggers when Cryo meets a specific energy-type application, extending Cryo aura and dealing bonus damage. It directly elevated Skirk and other Cryo units in the current meta.

How often is this tier list updated?

Jayplaysgames updates the list with each major patch (approximately every six weeks) and after any mid-patch balance change that moves a character by at least one tier.

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