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Genshin Impact Ganyu Best Team Guide

Last updated May 23, 2026. Looking for the best Ganyu teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Ganyu

Best teams for Ganyu, primarily a Cryo DPS. Top archetypes include Permafrost (Freeze) compositions and Melt teams. Positions can be adjusted by swapping with Ayaka or other units to suit your roster.

Ganyu Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Ganyu Permafrost

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Ganyu
Cryo
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Xingqiu
Hydro
#2 Team Rating:SS

Ganyu Permafrost

Ganyu
Cryo
Mona
Hydro
Diona
Cryo
Venti
Anemo
#3 Team Rating:SS

Ganyu Permafrost Team #2

Ganyu
Cryo
Mona
Hydro
Diona
Cryo
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
#4 Team Rating:SS

Ganyu Permafrost Team #2

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Ganyu
Cryo
Sangonomiya Kokomi
Hydro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
#5 Team Rating:SS

Ganyu Permafrost Team #3

Ganyu
Cryo
Shenhe
Cryo
Venti
Anemo
Sangonomiya Kokomi
Hydro
#6 Team Rating:SS

Ganyu Melting Team #1

Ganyu
Cryo
Xiangling
Pyro
Zhongli
Geo
Bennett
Pyro
#7 Team Rating:SS

Ganyu Melting Team #2

Ganyu
Cryo
Nahida
Dendro
Zhongli
Geo
Bennett
Pyro

#1 Ganyu Permafrost

Tier SS

A permafrost team using Ayaka as main DPS, Ganyu as sub DPS, Kazuha for support, and Xingqiu for Hydro application to trigger Freeze.

Kamisato Ayaka, Ganyu, Kaedehara Kazuha, Xingqiu — Ganyu Permafrost. Kamisato Ayaka (Main DPS), Ganyu (Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Xingqiu (Sub DPS).

Core Idea

Combine Cryo and Hydro to continuously freeze enemies, while Kazuha groups and buffs damage.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals damage primarily through Burst. Her Cryo reacts with Xingqiu's Hydro to trigger Freeze.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Provides off-field Cryo application with Burst, contributing to Freeze alongside Ayaka.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse ObligeBlizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies, provides Anemo Swirl resistance shred, and buffs team Cryo damage.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Burst applies consistent Hydro to enable Freeze with Ayaka and Ganyu.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

#2 Ganyu Permafrost

Tier SS

This team focuses on Freezing enemies using Cryo from Ganyu and Hydro from Mona. Venti groups enemies and spreads Hydro for consistent Freeze.

Ganyu, Mona, Diona, Venti — Ganyu Permafrost. Ganyu (Main DPS), Mona (Support), Diona (Support), Venti (Sub DPS).

Core Idea

Use Mona's Hydro application and Venti's grouping to enable Ganyu to constantly trigger Freeze on enemies, locking them in place while dealing Cryo damage.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main Cryo DPS who triggers Freeze with Elemental Burst and charged shots.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse ObligeBlizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Mona portrait
Mona
SupportHydroHydro

Provides Hydro application and DMG buff via Elemental Burst.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

Diona portrait
Diona
SupportCryoCryo

Provides shields and healing, and helps generate Cryo particles for Ganyu's Elemental Burst.

Artifacts

Maiden BelovedMaiden Beloved

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Venti portrait
Venti
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies with Elemental Burst and spreads Hydro for consistent Freeze.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Replacements

Kaedehara Kazuha
Kaedehara Kazuha

Can replace Venti as an Anemo support with grouping and Swirl damage.

#3 Ganyu Permafrost Team #2

Tier SS

Ganyu is the Main DPS. Her Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Mona to trigger Freezing.

Ganyu, Mona, Diona, Kaedehara Kazuha — Ganyu Permafrost Team #2. Ganyu (Main DPS), Mona (Support), Diona (Support), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support).

Core Idea

Ganyu's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Mona to trigger Freezing.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Mona to trigger Freezing.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse ObligeBlizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Mona portrait
Mona
SupportHydroHydro

Mona’s Elemental Burst can provide DMG increase, and she attaches Hydro element to enemies with aid of Kazuha.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

Diona portrait
Diona
SupportCryoCryo

Diona’s shield provides safe environment for team members, and help boost the Energy Recharge of Ganyu’s Elemental Burst.

Artifacts

Maiden BelovedMaiden Beloved

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Kazuha can assist the team by grouping enemies together, applying crowd control, provide DMG buff to teammates and reduce Elemental Resistance of enemies.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

#4 Ganyu Permafrost Team #2

Tier SS

A permafrost team that uses Cryo and Hydro to constantly Freeze enemies.

Kamisato Ayaka, Ganyu, Sangonomiya Kokomi, Kaedehara Kazuha — Ganyu Permafrost Team #2. Kamisato Ayaka (Main DPS), Ganyu (Sub DPS), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Support), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support).

Core Idea

Ganyu's Burst provides off-field Cryo application while Kokomi's Skill applies Hydro, enabling constant Freeze. Ayaka deals massive Burst damage and Kazuha provides crowd control and Anemo resistance shred.

Rotation

  1. Kokomi Skill to apply Hydro and trigger Tenacity of the Millelith.
  2. Kazuha Burst and Skill to swirl Hydro, shred resistance, and buff team.
  3. Ganyu Burst for off-field Cryo and Skill if available.
  4. Ayaka Burst and Skill, then normal attack spam to maintain Freeze.
Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ayaka's Burst deals high Cryo DMG and provides consistent Freeze.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu's Burst provides off-field Cryo DMG and additional Freeze uptime.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse ObligeBlizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Sangonomiya Kokomi portrait
Sangonomiya Kokomi
SupportHydroHydro

Kokomi's Skill applies Hydro every 2s, triggers Tenacity of the Millelith, and heals the team.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

HP% / Energy Recharge / HP / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Kazuha groups enemies, provides DMG buff, and reduces Anemo RES with Viridescent Venerer.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

#5 Ganyu Permafrost Team #3

Tier SS

A permafrost team focusing on Cryo DMG from Ganyu and Shenhe combined with Hydro from Kokomi to trigger Freeze, with Venti grouping enemies.

Ganyu, Shenhe, Venti, Sangonomiya Kokomi — Ganyu Permafrost Team #3. Ganyu (Main DPS), Shenhe (Sub DPS), Venti (Sub DPS), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Support).

Core Idea

Ganyu and Shenhe deal Cryo DMG that reacts with Hydro from Kokomi to trigger Freeze, locking enemies in place while Venti groups them for continuous crowd control.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals Cryo DMG via Burst, reacting with Hydro from Kokomi to trigger Freeze.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse ObligeBlizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Shenhe portrait
Shenhe
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Provides ATK Bonus to Ganyu and reduces Cryo RES of enemies.

Artifacts

Gladiator's FinaleGladiator's FinaleShimenawa's ReminiscenceShimenawa's Reminiscence

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet ATK%

Substats

ATK% / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Venti portrait
Venti
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies with Burst and spreads Hydro from Kokomi to nearby foes.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Sangonomiya Kokomi portrait
Sangonomiya Kokomi
SupportHydroHydro

Support/Healer. Skill applies Hydro every 2s, triggering Freeze and proccing Tenacity of the Millelith.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

HP% / Energy Recharge / HP / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

#6 Ganyu Melting Team #1

Tier SS

A powerful team where Ganyu triggers Melt on Pyro-affected enemies, dealing massive damage.

Ganyu, Xiangling, Zhongli, Bennett — Ganyu Melting Team #1. Ganyu (Main DPS), Xiangling (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Ganyu's charged attacks trigger Melt reactions on enemies affected by Pyro from Xiangling's Elemental Burst, with Zhongli providing shielding and Bennett providing ATK buff and healing.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu's Charged Attack can trigger the Melt reaction.

Artifacts

Wanderer's TroupeWanderer's Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Xiangling's Elemental Burst provides a huge amount of DMG from off-field.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli's shield provides a safe environment for team members and increases ATK of the whole team using Tenacity of the Millelith.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge / DEF%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Bennett's Elemental Burst provides a huge ATK buff and healing to other members.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#7 Ganyu Melting Team #2

Tier SS

A Melt team that uses Bennett and Nahida to create Burning, which Ganyu then melts for massive damage.

Ganyu, Nahida, Zhongli, Bennett — Ganyu Melting Team #2. Ganyu (Main DPS), Nahida (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Ganyu triggers Melt on Burning enemies applied by Bennett and Nahida, maximizing damage.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Charged Attack deals high DMG and provides Cryo attachment for triggering Melt.

Artifacts

Wanderer's TroupeWanderer's Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Nahida portrait
Nahida
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Elemental Skill connects up to 8 enemies, dealing Dendro DMG, and Burst buffs Skill based on teammates' elements.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Shield provides safe environment and increases team ATK with Tenacity of the Millelith.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge / DEF%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Healer and triggers Burning using Skill; maximizing Elemental Mastery makes Burning DMG significant.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Ganyu Teams FAQ

What is the best Ganyu team in Genshin Impact?

Ganyu Permafrost is one of the strongest Ganyu teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

What are good Ganyu teams without premium weapons?

You can run strong Ganyu teams without signature weapons by prioritizing reaction synergy, energy consistency, and artifact main stats shown in each build card.

Which teammates are best with Ganyu?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Ganyu Permafrost, Ganyu Permafrost, Ganyu Permafrost Team #2. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.