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These are all the best DPS characters in Genshin Impact

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Choosing the best DPS characters in Genshin Impact can be tough with so many contenders battling for the crown, but our list might help you to make the best possible choice for your play style.

With exploration, the Spiral Abyss, and the Imaginarium Theater all in play, the need for a strong DPS only grows as players edge closer to the endgame. Fortunately, Genshin Impact offers no shortage of impressive DPS units, whether through their raw power, devastating burst damage, or elemental reactions. Given Genshin Impact’s often unforgiving gacha system, it’s wise to take careful aim when pulling for your chosen DPS character.

Here are the best DPS characters in Genshin Impact, and why they deserve their spot.

Who are the best DPS in Genshin Impact?

The best DPS in Genshin Impact are Neuvillette, Arlecchino, Alhaitham, Navia, Hutao, Mualani and Lyney.

We’ll describe why each of these characters makes the DPS cut below.

Neuvillette

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When it comes to raw power, many DPS units struggle to compete with the Hydro Sovereign Dragon, Neuvillette. Neuvillette is currently hailed as the best DPS Genshin Impact has ever seen, with only Hydro-resistant enemies standing a chance against his onslaught. Each tick of Neuvillette’s charged attack delivers massive damage, with a full rotation capable of dishing out millions. While some other DPS characters in the game can achieve similar feats, his self-sufficiency and flexibility place him far above the rest of the game’s expansive roster.

Neuvillette is an incredibly self-sufficient damage dealer, capable of healing himself while inflicting damage. He can also slide and maneuver across the battlefield, making him a challenging target for enemies to hit.

At C1, Neuvillette can remain stationary and maintain his charged attack without the risk of interruption. Without a doubt, Neuvillette is the definition of a one-man team. So much so that many players who have well-built Neuvillette are running him solo in the Spiral Abyss and still succeed with ease.

While a character specifically designed to buff HP-scaling units has yet to be introduced, Neuvillette has access to a strong roster of support characters, including Furina, Kazuha, and Xilonen, who can significantly boost his damage potential. Beyond that, Neuvillette fits seamlessly into almost any team composition, whether it’s mono Hydro, Dendro-based, Vaporize, Freeze, or Taser teams.

Arlecchino

Hu Tao’s reign as the top Pyro DPS in the game has come to an end with the arrival of Arlecchino, the fourth of the eleven Fatui Harbingers.

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In terms of DPS, Arlecchino stands shoulder to shoulder with Neuvillette thanks to her exceptionally high raw and personal damage. Unlike Hu Tao, Arlecchino feels less restrictive in team compositions, making her viable in mono-Pyro, Overload, or Vape teams.

The trade-off is that while she doesn’t require intricate combos to perform well, Arlecchino relies solely on her Elemental Burst for healing. This leaves her highly vulnerable without a shielder or her C1 constellation.

Alhaitham

Many players that are on the hunt for a strong DPS that requires little in the way of expensive investment could place their bet on Alhaitham.

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Alhaitham is a five-star Dendro DPS unit whose damage is heavily tied to transformative reactions like Spread and Quicken. He boasts top-tier damage scaling and dendro application that allows him to become an excellent enabler for multiple reactions, resulting in massive single and AOE damage.

His chiseled-light mirror mechanic may be intimidating at first, but he’s an ideal DPS for free-to-play players as he does not necessarily require constellations and expensive weapons to be strong on the battlefield.

Navia

The Geo element may feel as though it’s been left behind, but Navia still represents it well. Whether as an on-field DPS with extended field time, or as a quickswap DPS, players can never go wrong with Navia.

Navia is a Geo DPS who leans more on front-loaded damage, allowing her to quickly delete opponents with just a few hits as they appear. Being an attack-scaling unit that needs crystallize reaction also means that she can amplify her damage using Bennett and Noblesse Oblige buff.

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If that’s not enough, Navia is an extremely easy and fun character to play whether she’s in the overworld or the spiral abyss.

Hutao

Hutao’s core gameplay screams high-risk high-reward with her health bar being kept consistently low as she blasts her opponents.

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The funeral director of Wangsheng Parlor has dominated the meta as one of the best single-target DPS for quite some time thanks to her high damage output through charged attacks and elemental burst. Hutao is a mechanically difficult DPS unit to play, as she is easily interrupted without a shielder and her always being on the brink of death means it will only take a few hits to take her down.

She operates strictly as a vaporize-reliant damage-dealer who heavily requires both Yelan and Xingqiu. There aren’t many team comps available to run for Hutao, somewhat restricting her presence.

Lyney

Lyney has one of the highest damage ceilings in the game, and that’s how he earned a spot on this list.

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Each charged attack, elemental skill, and elemental burst hit could potentially reach six figures without elemental reactions at play, and Lyney being a ranged unit means that he can target foes from any distance.

His issue lies with his play style, which holds him back significantly. As a main DPS, Lyney is an extremely squishy with his attacks focusing more on charged attacks that leave him vulnerable. But for those capable of managing his risk, Lyney can still shine through as one of the best DPS in Genshin Impact.

Written by Nina Forneloza X Twitter Logo

Niña Forneloza has a love-hate relationship with role-playing games, gacha games, and first-person shooters. In her free time spent gaming, you'll usually find her either whiffing her shots in Valorant or recovering from her latest massive tilt.

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