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Genshin Impact 3.4 Best Characters Guide: The 5 Best Characters

Genshin Impact is a widely popular action RPG game set in the fantasy world of Teyvat. As with other RPG titles, Genshin Impact boasts a massive collection of characters, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. 

In fact, Genshin Impact recently got its 3.4 update which brought a bunch of new characters. As a result, the playable character pool continues to evolve with the launch of the latest update. 

With so many characters to choose from, it can be a daunting task to figure out which ones are the best as per your play style. So whether you’re a new player looking for the best characters to start with or an experienced player looking to optimize your team, this guide ranks the top five characters in Genshin Impact 3.4.

5. Zhongli – Best Genshin Impact Characters (3.4)

Zhongli is a five-star Geo character that excels in crowd control and area-of-effect damage. He is a versatile character who can damage multiple enemies at once, and his abilities allow him to stun and knock back enemies, making them vulnerable to attacks.

One of his main abilities, “Dominus Lapidis,” creates a large pillar that deals Geo damage to all enemies within its area of effect. This ability also grants a shield to Zhongli and his allies, making them more durable in battle. Another ability, “Rain of Stone,” allows Zhongli to create a large area of effect that deals Geo damage to all enemies and increases the attack power of Zhongli and his allies.

Overall, Zhongli is a powerful character that can deal significant damage and provide valuable support to his team. He’s a great addition to any team that wants to control the battlefield and deal with multiple enemies at once.

4. Hu Tao

Hu Tao, one of the best Genshin Impact characters as of update 3.4

Hu Tao fills out the damage dealer or support role in your team with the help of her five-star Pyro abilities. Hu Tao wields a spear, and her abilities allow her to deal massive damage quickly, making her one of the best characters for taking out bosses and high-priority targets.

One of her main abilities, “Guide to Afterlife,” allows Hu Tao to sacrifice a portion of her health to deal massive Pyro damage to enemies. This ability also increases her attack power, making her even deadlier in battle. Another ability, “Seven-Star Sword,” allows Hu Tao to perform a powerful spear strike that deals Pyro damage to enemies and also causes them to take additional damage over time.

Hu Tao’s abilities make her a formidable character in battle, as she becomes even more vital when her health is low, allowing her to take out enemies quickly. However, it’s essential to keep an eye on her health when using her abilities to gain their full potential.

3. Raiden Shogun

Electro character Raiden Shogun joined Genshin Impact‘s playable roaster long ago, becoming one of the best characters and a fan-favorite figure in no time. Raiden has the potential to take out large groups of enemies in a short amount of time with his overpowered abilities like Thunderclap Sword and Thundering Fury.

Using the Thunderclap Sword ability, Raiden can deal massive Electro damage to enemies. This ability also causes enemies to take additional damage over time, making it an excellent ability for taking out large groups of enemies. At the same time, Thundering Fur allows the character to deal heavy Electro damage to enemies and also stun them, making them vulnerable to attacks from other characters.

However, keep in mind that Raiden Shogun is a melee character, so it’s important to be aware of your positioning to avoid taking unnecessary damage.

2. Alhaitham

Debuting in the Genshin Impact 3.4 version, Alhaitham is a member of the Haravatat of the Sumeru Akademiya and the Akademiya’s Scribe. The game developers have introduced him as a 5-Star Dendro character who can deal substantial damage independently.

When it comes to Alhaitham’s elemental skill, he rushes forward, dealing Dendro DMG to nearby opponents when the rush ends, causing a Chisel-Light Mirror to form. However, holding this skill will cause it to behave differently. When this skill is unleashed, Alhaitham will generate 1 Chisel-Light Mirror. If there are no Mirrors, he will generate one additional Mirror.

Undoubtedly, Alhaitham is a phenomenal character to pull in Genshin Impact 3.4 version. To get the most out of Alhaitham, make sure to build the character for the Spread Main DPS role using the Gilded Dreams artifact set.

1. Ganyu – The Best Genshin Impact 3.4 Character

The best Genshin Impact character as of update 3.4, Ganyu.

The extremely powerful Cryo character, Ganyu, secures the number-one spot on our top five Genshin Impact characters list. Ganyu’s strength is primarily in her ability to deal massive area of effect (AoE) damage with her ultimate ability, “Celestial Shower,” and her charged attack. 

Although she may not have the same level of single-target damage as characters like Tartaglia, she still proves to be quite effective in dealing with single-target damage, thanks to her impressive AoE abilities. Similarly to Tighnari, Ganyu has the ability to perform two instances of charged attack damage, with the second one dealing high AoE damage, which serves as her primary source of damage output. 

When combined with Cryo buff and Melt reactions, she can effortlessly deal over 150,000 damage with every charged attack. Even without reactions, Ganyu is a consistent and reliable Damage Per Second (DPS) character who can inflict enormous damage at any distance.

Overall, Ganyu is a powerful character and a great addition to any team, especially when fighting with powerful bosses and enemies.

These are just a few of the many characters in Genshin Impact that we featured in the above ranking list. It is crucial to experiment with different characters and find the ones that best fit your playstyle. Remember that some characters are only available through the gacha system, so it may take some time and luck to get the characters you want.

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