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Genshin Impact Zhongli Best Team Guide

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

Zhongli

Best teams for Zhongli, primarily a Geo Shield/Support. His Skill provides shields and resistance shred, making him flexible in many compositions. Top archetypes include Vaporize, Superconduct, and Anemo carry teams.

Zhongli Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Catalyze Team

Keqing
Electro
Fischl
Electro
Traveler (Dendro)
Dendro
Zhongli
Geo
#2 Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Xiao Core Team

Xiao
Anemo
Jean
Anemo
Albedo
Geo
Zhongli
Geo
#3 Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Vaporize Team

Hu Tao
Pyro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Zhongli
Geo
#4 Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Permafrost Team #1

Ganyu
Cryo
Mona
Hydro
Venti
Anemo
Zhongli
Geo
#5 Team Rating:SS

Ayaka Permafrost Freeze

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Mona
Hydro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Zhongli
Geo
#6 Team Rating:S

Zhongli Vaporize Team

Eula
Cryo
Fischl
Electro
Chongyun
C2
Cryo
Zhongli
Geo
#7 Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Melt Team

Ganyu
Cryo
Xiangling
Pyro
Bennett
Pyro
Zhongli
Geo

#1 Zhongli Catalyze Team

Tier SS

Zhongli is a Shield/Support. The Electro DMG of Keqing is maximized by Aggravate.

Keqing, Fischl, Traveler (Dendro), Zhongli — Zhongli Catalyze Team. Keqing (Main DPS), Fischl (Sub DPS), Traveler (Dendro) (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Keqing and Fischl apply Electro, while Traveler (Dendro) applies Dendro to trigger Quicken, resulting in Aggravate reactions that boost Keqing's Electro DMG. Zhongli provides a shield and reduces Dendro RES with Deepwood Memories.

Keqing portrait
Keqing
Main DPSElectroElectro

Multi-stage attacks to trigger Aggravate. Electro resonance helps Traveler's burst uptime.

Artifacts

Thundering FuryThundering FuryWanderer's TroupeWanderer's Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Electro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

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

Fischl portrait
Fischl
Sub DPSElectroElectro

Elemental Skill provides continuous off-field Electro to trigger Aggravate with Traveler.

Artifacts

Thundering FuryThundering Fury

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Traveler (Dendro) portrait
Traveler (Dendro)
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Off-field Dendro application for Quicken. Dendro DMG boosted by Aggravate.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

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Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides a safe shield. Deepwood Memories reduces Dendro RES even off-field.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#2 Zhongli Xiao Core Team

Tier SS

Zhongli provides a safe environment with his shield. Xiao's Elemental Burst damage is maximized by teammates.

Xiao, Jean, Albedo, Zhongli — Zhongli Xiao Core Team. Xiao (Main DPS), Jean (Support), Albedo (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Geo resonance from Zhongli and Albedo enhances shield strength and damage. Jean acts as a battery and healer, while Zhongli's shield and Tenacity of the Millelith buff ATK.

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Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao's Elemental Burst allows consecutive Plunge Attacks dealing wide AOE Anemo DMG.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent VenererGladiator's FinaleGladiator's Finale

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Jean
SupportAnemoAnemo

Healer and battery for Xiao. At C4, lowers Anemo RES.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Albedo
Sub DPSGeoGeo

Pairs with Zhongli for Geo resonance. Skill damage boosted by Husk set.

Artifacts

Husk of Opulent DreamsHusk of Opulent Dreams

Main Stats

  • Sands DEF%
  • Goblet Geo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / DEF / Energy Recharge

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Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides strong shield. Tenacity set buffs ATK for the team.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#3 Zhongli Vaporize Team

Tier SS

A powerful team that maximizes Hu Tao's damage through Vaporize reactions, supported by Zhongli's shield and Kazuha's buffs.

Hu Tao, Xingqiu, Kaedehara Kazuha, Zhongli — Zhongli Vaporize Team. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Hu Tao's Pyro damage is amplified by Vaporize triggered by Xingqiu's continuous Hydro application. Kazuha groups enemies, reduces Pyro RES, and provides Elemental Mastery buff. Zhongli provides a safe shield and ATK boost via Tenacity of the Millelith.

Rotation

  1. Zhongli uses Skill to create shield and activate Tenacity of the Millelith.
  2. Kazuha uses Skill and Burst to swirl Pyro and buff team.
  3. Xingqiu uses Skill and Burst to apply Hydro.
  4. Hu Tao uses Skill to infuse Pyro and performs charged attacks to trigger Vaporize.
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Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

The primary damage dealer. Her Skill infusion enables Vaporize reactions.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands HP% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

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Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous Hydro application via his Burst to enable Vaporize.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies, reduces Pyro RES, and provides Elemental Mastery buff to the team.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

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Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides a strong shield for safety and activates Tenacity of the Millelith to boost team ATK.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#4 Zhongli Permafrost Team #1

Tier SS

Zhongli is a Shield/Support in the team. Ganyu's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro attachment from Mona to trigger Freezing.

Ganyu, Mona, Venti, Zhongli — Zhongli Permafrost Team #1. Ganyu (Main DPS), Mona (Support), Venti (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Ganyu's Cryo attacks combined with Mona's Hydro application keep enemies frozen, while Venti groups them and Zhongli provides a safe shield and ATK buff.

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Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu deals DMG by her Elemental Burst, and her Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro attachment 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

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Mona
SupportHydroHydro

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

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%

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Venti
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Venti's Elemental Burst can group enemies together and apply crowd control, and he can help spread Hydro attachment from Mona to enemies nearby.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

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Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli's shield provides safe environment for team members, and increase ATK of whole team by using full set of 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

#5 Ayaka Permafrost Freeze

Tier SS

A permafreeze team using Ayaka as main DPS, with Mona applying Hydro, Kazuha for grouping and res shred, and Zhongli for shielding. Focuses on freezing enemies and dealing Freeze reactions.

Kamisato Ayaka, Mona, Kaedehara Kazuha, Zhongli — Ayaka Permafrost Freeze. Kamisato Ayaka (Main DPS), Mona (Support), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Utilize Ayaka's Cryo damage with Mona's Hydro to trigger Freeze. Kazuha groups enemies and provides Anemo resistance reduction, while Zhongli shields and boosts ATK with Tenacity of the Millelith.

Rotation

  1. 1. Zhongli hold Skill for shield and Tenacity of the Millelith buff.
  2. 2. Kazuha Burst then Skill to group and shred resistance.
  3. 3. Mona Burst to apply Hydro and increase DMG.
  4. 4. Ayaka Burst and Skill to deal Cryo DMG and freeze.
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Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals DMG via Elemental Burst and Skill. Her Cryo triggers Freeze with Hydro from Mona.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Mona
SupportHydroHydro

Her Elemental Burst provides DMG increase and applies Hydro to enemies.

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%

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies, applies crowd control, provides DMG buff and reduces Anemo resistance.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

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Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides a safe environment with strong shield, and increases ATK of whole team with Tenacity of the Millelith effect.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#6 Zhongli Vaporize Team

Tier S

Zhongli is a Shield/Support in the team. Eula’s Elemental Burst is maximized by Superconduct and aid of teammates.

Eula, Fischl, Chongyun, Zhongli — Zhongli Vaporize Team. Eula (Main DPS), Fischl (Sub DPS), Chongyun (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

The team revolves around Eula's high-damage Elemental Burst, amplified by Superconduct (triggered by Fischl's Skill) and ATK bonuses from Zhongli's Tenacity of the Millelith set, while Chongyun reduces Eula's skill cooldown with his C2.

Eula portrait
Eula
Main DPSCryoCryo

Eula’s Elemental Burst is the core of this team, which is maximized under the effect of Superconduct and Set Bonus of Tenacity of the Millelith from Zhongli.

Artifacts

Pale FlamePale Flame

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Physical DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Fischl portrait
Fischl
Sub DPSElectroElectro

Fischl’s Elemental Skill can provide continuous Electro DMG even at backstage, which works with Cryo-infused Attacks of Eula to trigger Superconduct.

Artifacts

Thundering FuryThundering Fury

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Electro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

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Chongyun
Sub DPSCryoCryoConstellation num+

Chongyun’s Elemental Skill (requires C2) lower CDs of Eula’s Elemental Burst. And He provides Cryo DMG at backstage.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard StrayerNoblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli’s shield provides safe environment for team members, and increase ATK of whole team by using full set of 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

#7 Zhongli Melt Team

Tier SS

Zhongli is a Support in the team. Ganyu provides Cryo attachments to trigger Melt which maximize Xiangling's damage.

Ganyu, Xiangling, Bennett, Zhongli — Zhongli Melt Team. Ganyu (Main DPS), Xiangling (Sub DPS), Bennett (Support), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Ganyu's Charged Attack applies Cryo to trigger Melt from Xiangling's backstage Burst, while Zhongli's shield and Bennett's Burst provide safety and ATK buff.

Rotation

  1. Bennett uses Burst for ATK buff and healing.
  2. Xiangling uses Skill and Burst to apply Pyro.
  3. Zhongli holds Skill to create shield and activate Tenacity of the Millelith.
  4. Ganyu uses Charged Attack to trigger Melt repeatedly.
Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu's Charged Attack deals high DMG and provides Cryo attachment for triggering Melt at backstage.

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 huge amount of DMG at backstage.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Bennett's Elemental Burst provides 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

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli's shield provides safe environment for team members, and increase ATK of whole team by using full set of 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

Zhongli Teams FAQ

What is the best Zhongli team in Genshin Impact?

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

What are good Zhongli teams without premium weapons?

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

Which teammates are best with Zhongli?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Zhongli Catalyze Team, Zhongli Xiao Core Team, Zhongli Vaporize Team. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.