Genshin Impact | Free Character Event & List | Which Genshin Characters Are Free?

The Free Characters Tier List ranks free characters in Genshin Impact. Guide includes Genshin Impact free character event, free character list, event & how to unlock characters.

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Upcoming Free Characters

Get A Free Alyosha From Archon Quest

According to Version 7.0 Livestream, players will be getting a Free Alyosha from the Archon Quest. After completing the said Archon Quest for Version 7.0, you can invite Alyosha to your roster.

Get A Free Diona From the Version 7.0 Event

Players can obtain a Free Diona as one of the rewards in the Great Expeditionist Challenge Event during Version 7.0. Complete the required conditions and exchange it for a FREE Diona.

Current Free Characters

Get A Free 4-Star Hexerei Characters

Free Hexerei Characters
Fischl	Razor	Sucrose

Players can get a FREE 4-star character by completing the "Witch's Homework: Solution" quest. Choose from Fischl, Razor, and Sucrose as your free character! This is part of the Hexenzirkel (Hexerei) buffs that was added to the game in the 6.2 Update.

Free Character List & How To Unlock

Permanently Free Characters List

Character	Unlock Conditions
Alyosha	- Complete and progress through the Everwinter Without Mercy Archon quest (Version 7.0)
Fischl	- Complete the "Witch's Homework: Solution" quest
Razor	- Complete the "Witch's Homework: Solution" quest
Sucrose	- Complete the "Witch's Homework: Solution" quest
Aino	- Complete the Dialogue upon meeting Aino in the Archon Quest A Dance Of Snowy Tides And Hoarfrost (Song Of The Welkin Moon Act 1) to obtain.
Kachina	- Complete the Archon Quest Chapter 5 Act 1 Flower Resplendent On The Sun-Scorched Sojourn
Lynette	- Reach AR 25 to invite/obtain her.
Collei	- Clear Spiral Abyss Floor 4 chamber 3
Noelle	- 100% chance in the Beginner's Gacha Banner.
Amber	- Follow Paimon's instruction to Mondstadt.
Lisa	- Follow the story quests to the temple where Lisa is waiting.
Kaeya	- Follow the story quests to the temple where Kaeya is waiting.
Xiangling	- Finish Spiral Abyss Floor 3 Chamber 3.
Traveler (Main Character)	- Default Character. (Unlock upon starting the game.)

Other FREE Character Events

Get A Free 4-Star During Lantern Rite

According to the 5.3 Livestream you ca get a free 4-star character once again during the Lantern Rite 2025, and this time the new upcoming character Lan Yan will join the Liyue gang.

Characters You Can Choose
Gaming	Yaoyao	Xiangling	Beidou
Xingqiu	Ningguang	Chongyun	Xinyan
Yun Jin	Yanfei	Lan Yan

Free 5-Star Characters For Anniversary Update

As a part of the Genshin Impact anniversary event, players will get a chance to invite their desired 5-star character to their roster via the Wanderlust Invocation.

Choose From The Following Characters
Dehya	Keqing	Mona	Qiqi
Jean	Tighnari	Diluc	Mizuki NEW!

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!

Highest Priority

Name	Details
Fischl (Sub-DPS)	- Strong Electro support with her Elemental Skill. - Provide consistent damage no matter what team composition - Got buffed further with the addition of the Hexerei party effect
Sucrose	- Among the best buffers and shredders in the game - Easy to use and build - Got buffed further with the additional of the Hexerei party effect
Xiangling (Sub-DPS)	- Great for any Pyro elemental reaction teams - Burst stays on field, providing continous DPS - Elemental Skill lessens enemy's Pyro resistance
Xingqiu (Sub-DPS)	- Has one of the best off-field Bursts that applies hydro with every hit - His Skill provides additional defense while applies Hydro to nearby enemies
Pyro Traveler (Support)	- Great Pyro Sub-DPS for Vaporize/Melt Teams. You can use a Dendro character to lengthen the Pyro application. - Can hold Scroll set to buff Elemental Damage.
Lynette (Support)	- Boost the DMG by increasing attack - Reduces the elemental res - Provides significant Anemo DMG
Sethos (DPS)	- Decent DPS for F2P players. - Scales on EM and can be used for Electro Reaction teams. - Due to Nod-Krai's release, EM-scaling characters are more viable now. Read about Lunar-Charged here!
Layla (Support)	- Has a stronger shield than Diona but less functionality since she does not heal. - Can be used as Sub-DPS as well.
Dendro Traveler (Sub-DPS)	- Consistent Dendro application with Elemental Burst - Elemental Skill has low cooldown and easy to hit targets with
Diona (Support)	- Good shielder and healer for any team. - Works best in Cryo reaction teams.

Medium Priority

Name	Details
Razor	- With the addition of the Hexerei effects and buffs, Razor has become a viable Electro DPS
Aino (Support)	- Current best Hydro Sub-DPS for Nod-Krai teams. - Can hold Silken Moon set to buff Elemental Mastery for the team.
Ororon (Sub-DPS)	- Electro Sub-DPS for Electro-Charged or Natlan teams. - Can hold Scroll set to buff Elemental Damage.
Kachina (Support)	- Can be used as Scroll set holder to buff Elemental Damage for the team. - As a Sub-DPS, her damage is a bit weak and is slower compared to top Sub-DPS characters.
Faruzan (Support)	- Dedicated Support for Anemo teams. - Similar to Gorou, she's only great in specific teams and is less of a priority to build unless you have an Anemo DPS.
Collei (Support)	- Consistent Dendro application with Burst. - Elemental Skill is a hit or miss due to its trajectory
Gorou (Support)	- One of the best Geo supports. - However, since his team comps are very limited, it's only advisable to build him if you plan on running a fully Geo team comp.
Beidou (Support)	- Decent Electro Sub-DPS for Electro Reaction teams. - Provides Interruption RES and damage reduction to the team when her Burst is active.
Kaeya (Support)	- Extremely flexible and can work both as a Physical or Cryo Damage Dealer. - Elemental Burst stays on field and is great for any Cryo elemental reaction team.
Barbara (Support/Driver)	- Decent healer for beginners. - Both active Skills provides healing but her Normal Attacks' Ability to apply Hydro makes her a great Reaction Driver for certain Reaction teams.
Noelle (DPS/Support)	- Elemental skill gives a strong geo shield. - Valuable team member since she provides shield, damage, and healing. - Often requires a Geo battery due to Skill's long cooldown

Low Priority

Name	Details
Freminet (DPS)	- Great at shatter comps, however, when it comes to damage, he lags behind to other characters with similar strengths.
Kirara (Support)	- Decent Dendro shielder but her Elemental Application rate is worse compared to other Dendro Sub-DPS that is obtainable for free. Ｌ Collei is permanently free while Yaoyao can be obtained from Lantern Rite's free 4-star ticket.
Candace (Support)	- Decent buffer for Damage and Elemental Damage dealt by Normal Attack DPS characters. - Since her buff is tied to her Elemental Burst and she's compatible with few Artifact sets for buffing, Candace is a low priority to build.
Dori (Support)	- Electro healer that is reliant on her Elemental Burst for healing. - High Energy cost makes her need a lot of ER while also needing HP for boosting her heals.
Hydro Traveler (Sub-DPS)	- Elemental Skill is a Hydro attack that can be held to deal more attacks or tapped to deal a single attack. - Elemental Burst creates a slow-moving Hydro bubble that applies Hydro to enemies hit.
Anemo Traveler (Support)	- Elemental Burst and Elemental Skill is great for crowd control and continuous Swirl damage
Electro Traveler (Support)	- Good Electro Sub-DPS/Support - High Elemental Skill cooldown will require either Electro battery or high energy recharge
Geo Traveler (Sub-DPS)	- Elemental Skill creates an obstacle on field - Efficient Geo damage
Xinyan (Sub-DPS)	- Pyro Shielder that can be used as a Pyro Sub-DPS or Physical DPS. - Can be difficult to use due to split scaling and her Off-Field attacks requires her shield to be unbroken.
Lisa (Sub-DPS)	- Strong AoE charge attack. - Slow Elemental Burst, but will continously apply Electro on field - Good with the right Elemental Reaction team
Amber (Support)	- Only notable use is for fast shield breaking via her Elemental Burst. - Pyro-infused Arrows can be useful for Exploration purposes.

Tier Criteria Explanation

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.

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.

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