Check Out Free Characters List - How To Unlock & Tier List for Genshin Impact. Learn how to unlock characters, free character list, free summons, unlocking story characters & more.
Check Out Best Characters Here!Free Character List & How To Unlock
| Character | Unlock Conditions |
|---|---|
 4★ Barbara | ・Create an account before game version 1.1. ・Increase Adventure Rank to 20. |
| 4★ Noelle | ・100% chance in the Beginner's Gacha Banner. |
| 4★ Amber | ・Follow Paemon's instruction to Mondstadt. |
| 4★ Lisa | ・Follow the story quests to the temple where Lisa is waiting. |
| 4★ Kaeya | ・Follow the story quests to the temple where Kaeya is waiting. |
| 4★ Xiangling | ・Finish Spiral Abyss Floor 3 Chamber 3. |
| Traveler (Main Character) | ・Default Character. (Unlock upon starting the game.) |
Free Character Tier List
Who To Power Up First?
Given the limited nature of experience boosting items and materials used for enhancing weapons, deciding which character to invest in can be difficult. If you're not sure, check out out recommendations below!
S Rank
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| 4★ Barbara | ・Provides strong healing. ・Normal attacks inflict the wet status which interacts well with other elements. |
A Rank
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| 4★ Xiangling | ・Has rapid normal attacks that are useful in battles. ・Summons a fire-breathing panda that stays out even if you switch characters. |
| 4★ Amber | ・Pyro element arrows are useful for a lot of in-game puzzles. ・Provides ranged damage. |
B Rank
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Traveler (Main Character) | ・Can change element from Geo to Anemo. ・Element Anemo interacts well with other elements. |
| 4★ Noelle | ・Special skill gives a strong geo shield. ・Long cool down. ・Needs to do damage to heal. |
C Rank
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| 4★ Kaeya | ・Short cooldown on his special skill. ・Can create "ice bridges" to cross large bodies of water. |
| 4★ Lisa | ・Great strong AoE charge attack. ・Slow Elemental burst skill that is easily interrupted by enemies. |
Tier Criteria Explanation
Usefulness While Adventuring
This tier list takes into account how useful the free character is in puzzles the player will encounter while adventuring out in the world.
Usefulness In Combat
The overall damage and healing output, as well as the effectiveness of support skills of the character were also given great consideration when putting together this tier list.
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