All Genshin Impact character span multiple regions and updates, offering special abilities, elements, and playstyles.
Each version adds new heroes, making it challenging to track them all. HoYoverse has introduced an impressive lineup of characters from version 1.0 to the latest 5.5 update.
This comprehensive list covers every playable character in Genshin Impact, including their element, rarity, weapon, and nation.
All Genshin Impact Character In Version 1.0 Back in the early days of Genshin Impact, the game launched with a strong lineup of 20 playable characters. These were the OGs who set the foundation for the game’s elemental combat system.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Amber Pyro 4-star Bow Mondstadt Barbara Hydro 4-star Catalyst Mondstadt Beidou Electro 4-star Claymore Liyue Bennett Pyro 4-star Sword Mondstadt Chongyun Cryo 4-star Claymore Liyue Diluc Pyro 5-star Claymore Mondstadt Fischl Electro 4-star Bow Mondstadt Jean Anemo 5-star Sword Mondstadt Kaeya Cryo 4-star Sword Mondstadt Keqing Electro 5-star Sword Liyue Klee Pyro 5-star Catalyst Mondstadt Lisa Electro 4-star Catalyst Mondstadt Mona Hydro 5-star Catalyst Mondstadt Ningguang Geo 4-star Catalyst Liyue Noelle Geo 4-star Claymore Mondstadt Qiqi Cryo 5-star Sword Liyue Razor Electro 4-star Claymore Mondstadt Sucrose Anemo 4-star Catalyst Mondstadt Traveler Adaptive 5-star Sword – Venti Anemo 5-star Bow Mondstadt Xiangling Pyro 4-star Polearm Liyue Xingqiu Hydro 4-star Sword Liyue
Version 1.1 The first major update added some of the most beloved characters to the game, including Zhongli and Tartaglia (Childe).
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Diona Cryo 4-star Bow Mondstadt Tartaglia (Childe) Hydro 5-star Bow Snezhnaya Xinyan Pyro 4-star Claymore Liyue Zhongli Geo 5-star Polearm Liyue
Version 1.2 This update expanded the roster with characters tied to the mysterious Dragonspine region and Liyue’s Adepti.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Albedo Geo 5-star Sword Mondstadt Ganyu Cryo 5-star Bow Liyue
Version 1.3 This update introduced Liyue’s most anticipated heroes, including the fierce Yaksha and the quirky funeral parlor director.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Xiao Anemo 5-star Polearm Liyue Hu Tao Pyro 5-star Polearm Liyue
Version 1.4 A mysterious nun with a secretive past joined the ranks of Mondstadt.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Rosaria Cryo 4-star Polearm Mondstadt
Version 1.5 With a mix of frosty nobility and legal expertise, this update welcomed new faces from Mondstadt and Liyue.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Eula Cryo 5-star Claymore Mondstadt Yanfei Pyro 4-star Catalyst Liyue
Version 1.6 The final update before Inazuma teased the Electro region with a wandering swordsman.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Region Kaedehara Kazuha Anemo 5-star Sword Inazuma (via Liyue)
See Also: Genshin Impact Oldest Characters: Age Rankings and Lore
All Genshin Impact Characters in Version 2.0 The Inazuma update shook the world of Teyvat, introducing the powerful Raiden Shogun and a host of other warriors from the Electro nation.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Kamisato Ayaka Cryo 5-star Sword Inazuma Sayu Anemo 4-star Claymore Inazuma Yoimiya Pyro 5-star Bow Inazuma
Version 2.1 Inazuma’s Archon and the rebellious general under her command took center stage, along with a familiar face from another franchise.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Aloy Cryo 5-star Bow Nora (Horizon Zero Dawn) Kujou Sara Electro 4-star Bow Inazuma Raiden Shogun Electro 5-star Polearm Inazuma Sangonomiya Kokomi Hydro 5-star Catalyst Inazuma
Version 2.2 A loyal housekeeper from Inazuma joined the roster.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Thoma Pyro 4-star Polearm Inazuma
Version 2.3 This update introduced a charismatic oni leader and his loyal general.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Arataki Itto Geo 5-star Claymore Inazuma Gorou Geo 4-star Bow Inazuma
Version 2.4 The Transcendent Adepti and a graceful opera performer stepped into the spotlight.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Shenhe Cryo 5-star Polearm Liyue Yun Jin Geo 4-star Polearm Liyue
Version 2.5 A fox familiar and head shrine maiden finally became playable.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Yae Miko Electro 5-star Catalyst Inazuma
Version 2.6 Kamisato Ayaka’s older brother made his long-awaited debut.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Kamisato Ayato Hydro 5-star Sword Inazuma
Version 2.7 This update introduced a mysterious intelligence agent and an unconventional healer.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Yelan Hydro 5-star Bow Liyue Kuki Shinobu Electro 4-star Sword Inazuma
Version 2.8 An Inazuman detective with a penchant for punching enemies joined the crew.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Shikanoin Heizou Anemo 4-star Catalyst Inazuma
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All Character Version 3.0 in Genshin Impact The introduction of the Dendro element changed everything, bringing us some of the most unique characters from Sumeru.
Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Collei Dendro 4-star Bow Sumeru Tighnari Dendro 5-star Bow Sumeru Dori Electro 4-star Claymore Sumeru
Version 3.1 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Cyno Electro 5-star Polearm Sumeru Candace Hydro 4-star Polearm Sumeru Nilou Hydro 5-star Sword Sumeru
Version 3.2 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Nahida Dendro 5-star Catalyst Sumeru Layla Cryo 4-star Sword Sumeru
Version 3.3 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Wanderer Anemo 5-star Catalyst Sumeru, Inazuma, Snezhnaya Faruzan Anemo 4-star Bow Sumeru
Version 3.4 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Alhaitham Dendro 5-star Sword Sumeru Yaoyao Dendro 4-star Polearm Liyue
Version 3.5 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Dehya Pyro 5-star Claymore Sumeru Mika Cryo 4-star Polearm Mondstadt
Version 3.6 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Baizhu Dendro 5-star Catalyst Sumeru Kaveh Dendro 4-star Claymore Sumeru
Version 3.7 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Kirara Dendro 4-star Sword Sumeru
All Genshin Impact Version 4.0 Character Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Lyney Pyro 5-star Bow Fontaine Lynette Anemo 4-star Sword Fontaine Freminet Cryo 4-star Claymore Fontaine
Version 4.1 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Neuvillette Hydro 5-Star Catalyst Fontaine Wriothesly Cryo 5-Star Catalyst Fontaine
Version 4.2 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Furina Hydro 5-Star Sword Fontaine Charlotte Cryo 4-Star Catalyst Fontaine
Version 4.3 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Navia Geo 5-Star Claymore Fontaine Chevreuse Pyro 4-Star Polearm Fontaine
Version 4.4 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Xianyun Anemo 5-Star Catalyst Liyue Gaming Pyro 4-Star Claymore Liyue
Version 4.5 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Chiori Geo 5-Star Sword Fontaine
Version 4.6 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Arlecchino Pyro 5-Star Polearm Snezhnaya (Introduced In Fontaine)
Version 4.7 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Sethos Electro 4-Star Bow Sumeru Sigewinne Hydro 5-Star Bow Fontaine Clorinde Electro 5-Star Sword Fontaine
Version 4.8 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Emilie Dendro 5-Star Polearm Fontaine
See Also: Baal Genshin Impact: Who is She and How to Build Her
Genshin Impact Characters in version 5.0 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Kachina Geo 4-Star Polearm Natlan Kinich Dendro 5-Star Claymore Natlan Mualani Hydro 5-Star Catalyst Natlan
Version 5.1 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Xilonen Geo 5-Star Sword Natlan
Version 5.2 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Chasca Anemo 5-Star Bow Natlan Ororon Electro 4-Star Bow Natlan
Version 5.3 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Citlali Cryo 5-Star Catalyst Natlan Mavuika Pyro 5-Star Claymore Natlan Lan Yan Anemo 4-Star Catalyst Liyue
Version 5.4 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Yumemizuki Mizuki Anemo 5-Star Catalyst Inazuma
Version 5.5 Name Element Rarity Weapon Nation Veresa Electro 5-Star Catalyst Natlan Iansan Electro 4-Star Polearm Natlan
See Also: Genshin Impact Version 5.5 Release Date & Character Leaks
So, which of all Genshin Impact character has captured your heart; or maybe just your Primogems? With every update, HoYoverse keeps things fresh, adding new faces and exciting abilities to explore.
Chasing after a 5-star powerhouse or sticking to your trusty favorites, there’s always something new waiting in Teyvat. The adventure isn’t stopping anytime soon–future updates promise even more characters to collect and stories to uncover. Who’s next on your wish list?
