The Genius Invokation TCG of Genshin Impact is filled with characters that fans are familiar with. At its release, 21 different character cards and six monster cards are playable. Considering there are a lot more characters that aren’t yet available in the game, players can expect this game to be updated in the future to bring new cards.
If players are struggling to pick which character to get first and are wondering how good each of the Genshin Impact Genius Invokation TCG characters is, here’s a Genshin Impact TCG character tier list.
B-Tier
B characters in the Genshin Impact Genius Invokation TCG tier list is for characters that are good, but not as fast and useful as the other characters.
For example, Mona is amazing for a quick-swap team, but other than that, she has limited use. Her Elemental Burst is amazing, but it can be tough to cast. Yoimiya can deal a lot of damage, but players need to waste a turn to activate her Elemental Skill. Finally, Jean has an amazing Burst, but it’s too demanding (four Dice and three Energy) to use.
Character | Energy Cost | Role | Best Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
Ningguang | 3 | DPS | Great DPS potential with some defensive kit |
Mona | 3 | Support | Provides an easy character switch. Powerful Burst if players can use it |
Razor | 3 | DPS | Great Energy regeneration, great DPS after casting Burst |
Diona | 3 | Healer, shielder | Can heal, shield, and deal Cryo DMG at the same time |
Yoimiya | 2 | DPS | Great Normal Attack damage, but require casting Skill first |
Jean | 3 | Healer | Can force character switch with Skill. Burst heals the entire party and deals Anemo DMG. |
Collei | 2 | Dendro enabler | The only Dendro character in the game (non-monster) |
Barbara | 3 | Healer | Great healing and cleansing |
Kaeya | 2 | Burst support | Easy-to-cast support, has a defensive Talent card that keeps healing |
Mirror Maiden | 2 | Debuffer, Burst support | Annoying Refraction debuff, low-cost Burst |
Stonehide Lawachurl | 2 | DPS | Great early-game damage |
A-Tier
The A rank in the Genshin Impact Genius Invokation TCG tier list is filled with characters that have advanced mechanics but can be great if properly utilized.
Character | Energy Cost | Role | Best Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
Ganyu | 2 | AoE DPS | Best AoE hitter |
Sucrose | 2 | Swirl support/DPS | Great Swirl potential, can force character switch |
Noelle | 2 | DPS, shielder | Amazing shield and can heal. After using Burst can be a great DPS |
Fatui Agent | 2 | DPS | Offensive and defensive at the same time, has a low Energy Burst |
Jadeplume Terrorshroom | 2 | DPS | With proper management, can deal crazy Burst damage |
S-Tier
This Genshin Impact Genius Invokation TCG tier list grants the S rank to characters that are easy to use, powerful, and useful all at the same time. For example, Bennett is amazing for both healing and buffing, Chongyun can grant Cryo Infusion to any Sword, Claymore, and Polearm wielder, allowing easy Cryo application. Finally, Fischl can both be an Electro enabler or a powerful main DPS. She also has a great AoE Burst.
Character | Energy Cost | Role | Best Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
Xiangling | 2 | Summoner, Burst support | Summons Guoba for 2 turns, Pyronado attacks on each Skill |
Bennett | 2 | Buffer and healer | Has powerful healing and buffing with a low Energy cost |
Keqing | 3 | DPS | Deadly AoE Burst, easy to switch to |
Chongyun | 3 | DPS | Powerful single-target Burst, easy Cryo Infusion for the entire team |
Kamisato Ayaka | 3 | DPS | Easy Cryo Infusion, lots of damage from Normal Attack with Talent card |
Xingqiu | 2 | Burst support | Cleansing, minor shield, and reliable Burst damage |
Diluc | 3 | DPS | Skill can be cast with low-cost, powerful single-target Burst |
Fischl | 3 | Summoner, DPS | Summons Oz for 2 turns, can be a DPS with Talent card |
Oceanid | 3 | Summoner | Can easily summon Hydro Mimics |
Maguu Kenki | 3 | Summoner | Can make both Cryo and Anemo summon, Talent card allows easy character switch |
Genshin Impact is now available on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5. A Switch version is in development.