Electricity is one of the most versatile Elements in Genshin Impact, with the ability to generate powerful Reactions, from Overcharged to Electro-Charged, Hyperbloom, Aggravate and more. While Electro characters often play the role of outfield sub-DPS units, some can be used as the team’s main source of damage.
Here are some of the best Electro characters in Genshin Impact, ranked by their ability to play the role of DPS.
Genshin Impact best Electro DPS characters, ranked
The list below only covers each Electro character’s ability when built as a DPS unit. Some characters perform better as sub-DPS units or supports—they will naturally rank higher in these categories. That said, most of Genshin Impact’s Electro characters are better played as sub-DPS units or supports, so not many will make it to the S-Tier.
| Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
| S | Cyno, Keqing, Raiden Shogun |
| A | Yae Miko, Fischl, Razor |
| B | Beidou, Electro Traveler, Lisa, Kuki Shinobu |
| C | Kujou Sara, Dori |
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Best Electro DPS characters in Genshin Impact
S Tier
- Cyno – Cyno is a Burst DPS who relies on his Elemental Burst uptime to do the most DMG. As a result, he needs to be paired with DMG boosting supports, a reliable outfield DPS unit, and Dendor and Hydro applicators to allow him to shine on Hyperbloom and Aggravate teams.
- Keqing – Keqing got an indirect DPS template with the appearance of Dendro, which empowered her in Aggravate teams. Her low ICD allows her to trigger reactions quickly and consistently, as long as she is paired with a reliable Dendro applicator, such as Nahida.
- Raiden Shogun – While Raiden Shogun is best used as an off-field sub-DPS, she can quickly transform into a main DPS by increasing her on-field time with more Burst rotations. This requires an extremely high Energy Recharge stat, as well as good sub-DPS that can be traded in when her Burst is down.
A Tier
- Yes Miko – Usually, Yae Miko is best built as an off-field sub-DPS unit, thanks to her ability to summon totems that deal DMG over time. However, she can be turned into a primary DPS by focusing on increasing her ATK and CRIT stats and decreasing her Burst cooldown. She is best used in Overloaded, Hyperbloom and Aggravate teams.
- Fischl – The Prinzessin der Verurteilung is one of the first viable Electro DPS units from Genshin Impact. While her Electric app is better used in a sub-DPS setting, she will improve when built as a Physical main DPS. She requires field time and relies on Normal Attack DMG.
- Razor – Much like Fischl, Razor plays the role of Physical DPS. He is best used in Superconduct and Vaporize teams, with a heavy reliance on Elemental supports to help boost his on-field performance.
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B Tier
- Beidou – Beidou is usually built as a sub-DPS unit, but she can be built as a main DPS by utilizing her parry mechanic. You should pair Beidou with supports like Kujou Sara, Bennett, and support Artifacts from teammates, to help increase the DMG output of her parade. However, her performance as a main DPS is tricky and relies on rotations, so she can feel quite clumsy and unreliable compared to others.
- Electricity Traveler – Electro Traveler is best used as a sub-DPS but can transform into a main DPS with a lot of investment. Pair them with strong Dendro implements, like Nahida, ATK buffs, and a lot of investment in weapons and Artifacts to build a decent Aggravate DPS unit.
- Lisa – Most of Lisa’s DMG output comes from her Elemental Burst, which deals off-field DMG over time. The problem with using her as a primary DPS is her ATK speed, which is extremely slow and can feel clunky, while also reducing her number of hits per second. You can still build a viable main DPS Lisa with a lot of investment and strong supports.
- Kuki Shinobu – Kuki Shinobu is a fantastic sub-DPS/support for Hyperbloom and Aggravate teams thanks to her off-field Elemental Burst. However, she can also be used as a Physical DPS, but you may find that her DMG output is less than that of a typical DPS.
C Level
- Kujou Sara – Sara is best used as a sub-DPS or ATK buffer, and has little to no potential as a main DPS due to her low overall DMG output.
- dory – Dori is best used as a sub-DPS or healer. She can be used as a Physical main DPS, but her DMG output would not be desirable compared to others.
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