Pyro is one of the seven Elements in Genshin Impact that players have access to. Pyro can match perfectly with either Hydro or Cryo to maximize its own damage. Some players think dealing Melt by combining Cryo and Pyro is the way to go, but because of the lingering effect of the Hydro Element, Pyro users can trigger continuous Vaporize and have overall more damage.
Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is an open-world RPG made by MiHoYo. Focusing on the interactions between seven elements, Genshin Impact is a free-to-play gacha game with a host of characters, weapons, regions, and more.
Of all these Elements, Pyro is the most damaging, and many of the game's Pyro characters lean toward DPS roles. However, not all characters are made equal, so here's our tier list of the Pyro characters in Genshin Impact.
Updated on September 21, 2022, by Nahda Nabiilah: When it comes to Genshin Impact’s roster, there is no stopping it from growing. The game keeps getting bigger and bigger, and with that, its characters pool expands also. This is a good thing since it gives players the option to create many team composition combos. Of course, to create the best team compositions, players have to understand each character and where they fall in the current Meta. And with that, this article is updated to match the current Meta.
S-Tier
Bennett
Bennett is one of the best 4-star characters in Genshin Impact, one of the best all-rounders, and a fantastic addition to almost any team. Although his damage isn't stellar, it's the versatility of his skills that makes Bennett shine. Passion Overload, his Elemental Skill, is a fire-strike with a quick cooldown and three tiers of charge. Passion Overload is most useful for charging Bennett's powerful Elemental Burst, Fantastic Voyage.
Fantastic Voyage creates an inspiration circle that persists even after Bennett is swapped out, providing not only healing but also a major attack bonus. This allows Bennett to both buff and heal the party's main DPS without even needing to be on the field.
Hu Tao
Hu Tao is one of the best characters in Genshin Impact. When paired with the likes of Xingqiu or Yelan, Hu Tao can cause a Pyro chaos with her charged attacks, leaving everything behind her in flames.
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On Genshin Impact’s 3.0 update, the Hydro Resonance got buffed by giving the team a 25% HP increase. This change indirectly buffed Hu Tao and other characters that depend on their HP to deal damage. Additionally, it made Hu Tao, Yelan, and Xingqiu a very strong Meta team in any Genshin Impact content.
Xiangling
Xiangling is the best Sub-DPS Pyro character in Genshin Impact. As a Sub-DPS, she shines when working alongside compatible units that enable and trigger Elemental reactions with her. Xiangling’s Elemental Skill throws out a fire-breathing panda to deal persistent Pyro damage, with her Burst, Pyronado, surrounds the active character with a whirling flame tornado. This tornado persists if Xiangling is switched out, allowing other characters to capitalize on the potential Elemental combos and heavy Pyro damage.
A-Tier
Yoimiya
Very few bow users in Genshin Impact are as unique as Yoimiya is. That said, given the novelty of her playstyle, Yoimiya does have a mix of upsides and downsides. Generally, players will want to use Yoimiya as a mix of a DPS and a small off-field DPS.
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Her Skill infuses her normal attacks with Pyro for some time, granting her most of her DPS output. As for her Burst, it works for an off-field Pyro application. However, there are a few downsides that players should keep in mind; sometimes, her normal attack will have difficulty hitting moving targets.
Diluc
For a while, Diluc has held onto his crown as the king of DPS for a long time in Genshin Impact. He's achieved this with his lethal, shield-crushing Claymore, the highest base attack Power in the game, and a high Critical Rate. Although his base attack is no longer on top of the list, Diluc remains a decent DPS.
His Elemental Skill, Searing Onslaught, can be woven into normal attack combos, making for a deadly mix. To cap it all, his Elemental Burst requires only 40 Energy to activate, and cools down in 12 seconds. Unfortunately for Diluc mains, he no longer can keep the same level of DPS as other Pyro units like Hu Tao and Xiangling.
B-Tier
Thoma
Thoma makes for a good shielder in Genshin Impact because both his Elemental Skill and Burst activate a decent shield. But other than that, Thoma doesn’t have much use in the current Meta.
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As a Pyro unit, Thoma lacks the ability and timing to trigger proper Pyro reactions with other units because of how delayed his Pyro attacks are, so it’s hard for him to become a Pyro enabler as his talents intended. However, in Dendro + Hydro team compositions, it’s another story. Thoma’s delayed Pyro attacks make for great applicators that trigger Burgeon after hitting a Bloom Core created by Dendro meeting Hydro.
Klee
Klee is a Pyro DPS with an energetic outlook and a passion for explosives. As a Catalyst user, she prefers to strike from range, with her normal attack throwing out Pyro explosives. Her Elemental Skill is Jumpy Dumpty, an explosive-filled plushy that she can throw to bounce toward enemies and then Burst into 8 proximity-activated landmines. This move can do huge damage with Klee's naturally high attack Power, as can her Elemental Burst, Sparks 'n' Splash, which summons auto-attacking Sparks to scorch nearby enemies. While she’s currently staying in the B-Tier, she still has the potential to be much more in the right skillful hands.
C-Tier
Yanfei
Pyro Catalysts in Genshin Impact have a trend of being good DPS characters so far, with Yanfei offering similar destruction to Klee. Her normal attacks build up charges, which increase the strength of her charged attacks. Of course, charged attacks will be the main source of her damage.
Nonetheless, she also has the support benefits when she unlocks her C4. Players will be able to operate Yanfei as a viable Pyro shielder and buffer in their team compositions. Her shield is surprisingly good if players stacked as much HP as possible on her, and her buff comes from wielding Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers, which will grant a whopping 48% attack to the next character that joins the field after Yanfei.
D-Tier
Xinyan
Despite having a high base attack Power in Genshin Impact, Xinyan struggles to settle into a role. On paper, she looks like a Main DPS character, with an Elemental Burst that only does damage. However, her Sweeping Fervor Elemental Skill creates a shield and scales from her Defense stat. For this reason, players think they should increase her Defense, harming her overall DPS.
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The best way to use Xinyan is by collecting her Constellations first, then stacking as much ATK, Physical DMG, and CRIT DMG as possible. Doing this will maximize her Burst damage and grants her a little viability on the field.
Amber
Widely regarded, and derided, as the worst character in Genshin Impact, Amber has the misfortune of being the first character that players recruit. Although her Bow and Pyro abilities are useful for early puzzles, her actual combat skills are terrible. Her Elemental Skill has a long cooldown and does very little damage. As for her Burst, while it’s decent, it’s still outperformed by other Pyro users in Genshin Impact. Even Amber’s Constellations can’t save her kit, since they add the most random passives that don’t do anything for her and her team.
Genshin Impact is now available on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5. A Switch version is in development.
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As an expert in Genshin Impact, I have a comprehensive understanding of the game mechanics, character interactions, elemental synergies, and team compositions. I can confidently discuss the nuances of each character's abilities, their strengths, weaknesses, and their role within team dynamics.
The article you provided offers insights into the Pyro element in Genshin Impact and its interactions with other elements for maximizing damage. The Pyro element can synergize effectively with Hydro or Cryo elements to trigger reactions like Vaporize or Melt, resulting in increased damage output. However, the article suggests that due to the lingering effect of the Hydro element, triggering continuous Vaporize might be more advantageous than relying solely on Melt reactions.
Furthermore, the article delves into the tier list of Pyro characters as of September 2022:
S-Tier:
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Bennett: Known for his versatility, Bennett shines as an all-rounder with skills like Passion Overload and Fantastic Voyage, providing healing and attack bonuses to the team.
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Hu Tao: Highly regarded for causing chaos with her Pyro-charged attacks, especially in synergy with characters like Xingqiu or Yelan.
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Xiangling: An exceptional Sub-DPS Pyro character whose Elemental Skill and Burst allow for persistent Pyro damage, aiding in elemental reactions and dealing heavy damage.
A-Tier:
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Yoimiya: Unique as a bow user, Yoimiya functions as a mix of DPS and off-field DPS, utilizing Pyro-infused attacks for damage output.
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Diluc: A former top-tier DPS character with lethal attacks and high Critical Rate, though not maintaining the same level of DPS as newer Pyro units like Hu Tao and Xiangling.
B-Tier:
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Thoma: Considered a good shielder but lacks the ability to trigger proper Pyro reactions due to delayed attacks.
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Klee: Known for explosive attacks and high damage potential, primarily functioning as a ranged Pyro DPS.
C-Tier:
- Yanfei: Offers strong DPS potential through charged attacks and serves as a viable Pyro shielder and buffer with certain constellations unlocked.
D-Tier:
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Xinyan: Struggles to settle into a specific role due to conflicting scaling from defense and attack stats. Best used with certain constellations and specific stat builds for optimal performance.
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Amber: Often considered the weakest character in the game, her abilities are regarded as lackluster compared to other Pyro users, even with her constellations.
Understanding the tier list and each character's strengths, weaknesses, and role in team compositions is crucial for players aiming to optimize their gameplay in Genshin Impact. Additionally, acknowledging the elemental reactions and their impact on overall damage output is key to forming effective teams within the game's mechanics.
