Genshin Impact 5.0 Character Analysis

Introduction

• Overview of character banners in Genshin Impact 5.0.
• Evaluation of who to spend Primo Gems on based on account setup.
• Upcoming detailed individual character videos will follow.

New Character: Muani

• Type: Hydro DPS.
• Strengths:
  • Works well in vaporized teams and unique burn Vape teams.
  • High single-target damage makes her ideal for boss-heavy Spiral Abyss.
  • Excellent mobility with fast travel ability (shark surfboard).
• Team Synergy:
  • Compatible with staple characters (Nita, Jangi, Shang Ling).
  • Unconventional options include Shenan, Dia, and Candace.
• Accessibility:
  • Budget-friendly; craftable weapon available for free-to-play players.
• Recommendation: Great pick if lacking Hydro characters; rated S tier.

Rerun Character: Kazua

• Type: Anemo support character.
• Strengths:
  • Damage bonus and team energy requirements reduction.
  • Works in many non-Geo teams.
• Synergy:
  • Pairs excellently with many old and current units (Nervet, Arlino, etc.).
• Current Meta:
  • Dropped from top-tier but still highly competitive.
  • Longevity in the game; scales better with more characters.
• Recommendation: Highly recommended, especially if debating between Muani and Kazua; rated top of S tier.

New Character: Kinich

• Type: Dendro DPS.
• Strengths:
  • High mobility and strong boss killing potential.
• Team Requirements:
  • Needs a fleshed-out roster; ties well with Emily.
• Investment Needs:
  • Resource-heavy; requires strong supporting characters.
• Recommendation: Excellent for veteran players but not recommended for newer players; rated A tier.

Character: Ryden

• Strengths:
  • Good utility for flexible team compositions.
  • Accessible and easy to play, making her good for newer players.
• Weaknesses:
  • DPS does not keep up with modern standards; outperformed by newer characters.
  • Becomes less relevant with a larger roster.
• Recommendation: Solid for new players but falls behind for experienced players; rated B tier.

New Character: Kachina

• Type: Four-star Geo DPS.
• Strengths:
  • Can hold a night Soul damage buffing set, providing utility for Navia.
  • Provides decent sub DPS and is free, increasing accessibility.
• Team Synergy:
  • Works well with Navia and fits into various team compositions.
• Recommendation: A respectable unit, especially for free players; rated A tier.

Conclusion

• Overall, the character banners in 5.0 offer a variety of useful units for different player types.
• Each character has its place in the game, catering to various strategies and account setups.