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Genshin Impact Ganyu Best Team Guide

Last updated April 9, 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

This page provides the best team info for Ganyu, primarily a main Cryo DPS. Top teams include Permafrost and Melt archetypes. Can swap positions with Ayaka for customized builds.

Ganyu Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Ayaka Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team

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

Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team

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

Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team with Mona, Diona & Kazuha

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

Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team #2

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

Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team

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

Ganyu Melt SS Team with Xiangling, Zhongli & Bennett

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

Ganyu Melt Burning SS Team

Ganyu
Cryo
Nahida
Dendro
Zhongli
Geo
Bennett
Pyro

#1 Ayaka Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team

Tier SS

Permafrost Freeze composition built around Ayaka as the main damage dealer, with Ganyu providing off-field Cryo damage and Xingqiu enabling consistent Freeze reactions. Kazuha groups enemies, boosts team damage, and shreds Elemental RES for stronger Cryo bursts.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Primary on-field DPS. Uses her Elemental Burst for massive Cryo damage and strong Freeze uptime with Xingqiu's Hydro application.

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

Off-field Cryo Sub DPS. Her Elemental Burst adds sustained Cryo damage and helps maintain Freeze with Xingqiu.

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

Provides crowd control, team DMG buff, and Elemental RES reduction through 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%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Applies Hydro continuously with Elemental Burst to enable Freeze reactions for 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 Freeze Team

Tier SS

Ganyu freeze team built around consistent Cryo damage, Hydro application, and strong crowd control.
Ganyu is the main on-field DPS, Mona enables Freeze and damage amplification, Diona provides shielding/healing and Cryo battery support, and Venti groups enemies while enabling Viridescent Venerer resistance shred.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main on-field DPS. Deals most of the team's damage through charged attacks and Burst while benefiting from 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

Mona portrait
Mona
SupportHydroHydro

Provides Hydro application to enable Freeze and adds a strong damage bonus through her 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

Offers shielding and healing, plus energy support for Ganyu's Burst uptime.

Artifacts

Maiden BelovedMaiden Beloved

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

Venti portrait
Venti
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies tightly with his Burst and helps spread Hydro for better Freeze coverage. Also enables Viridescent Venerer resistance shred.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

#3 Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team with Mona, Diona & Kazuha

Tier SS

Permafrost Freeze team built around Ganyu as the Main DPS. Mona applies Hydro to enable Freeze, Kazuha groups enemies and triggers Viridescent Venerer resistance shred, and Diona provides shielding plus healing to keep Ganyu safe while helping with Burst uptime.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Primary damage dealer. Uses Cryo attacks and Burst to maintain constant Freeze uptime with Mona’s Hydro application.

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 for Freeze and boosts team damage through her Elemental Burst. Works well with Kazuha to spread Hydro and maximize control.

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 shielding and healing, creating a safe environment for Ganyu. Also helps with Energy Recharge for Ganyu’s Burst.

Artifacts

Maiden BelovedMaiden Beloved

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies, provides crowd control, buffs elemental damage, and reduces enemy Elemental Resistance 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%

#4 Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team #2

Tier SS

Permafrost Freeze team centered on Ayaka as the main on-field DPS, with Ganyu providing off-field Cryo burst damage and Kokomi enabling consistent Hydro application for Freeze. Kazuha groups enemies, provides damage buffs, and shreds Elemental RES with Viridescent Venerer.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ayaka is the team's primary damage dealer. Her Elemental Burst deals high Cryo DMG and helps keep enemies Frozen.

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 provides strong off-field Cryo Burst damage and additional Cryo application to maintain 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 supplies consistent Hydro application and healing. Her Elemental Skill can trigger Tenacity of the Millelith(4) reliably, helping the team keep enemies Frozen.

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 crowd control and team damage buffs, and reduces enemy Elemental RES with Viridescent Venerer(4).

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 Freeze Team

Tier SS

Ganyu freeze team built around constant Cryo application from Ganyu and Shenhe, with Kokomi enabling Freeze and Venti grouping enemies for easy AoE control.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu is the primary damage dealer. She benefits from Freeze uptime and Cryo damage bonuses to maximize her Burst and charged attacks.

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

Shenhe buffs Ganyu’s Cryo damage and lowers enemy Cryo RES, increasing overall team damage.

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

Venti provides strong crowd control with his Burst and helps spread Hydro aura from Kokomi for more consistent Freeze reactions.

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

Kokomi is the team’s healer and Hydro applier. Her Skill provides steady off-field Hydro to keep enemies Frozen and activates Tenacity of the Millelith buffs.

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 Melt SS Team with Xiangling, Zhongli & Bennett

Tier SS

Ganyu Melt team built around Ganyu’s Charged Attacks consistently triggering Melt while Xiangling maintains off-field Pyro application. Zhongli provides strong interruption resistance and shielding, and Bennett boosts team ATK while offering healing.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu is the on-field carry. Her Charged Attack can trigger Melt for massive damage.

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 strong off-field Pyro damage and enables Melt reactions for Ganyu.

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 provides a very strong shield for safe aiming and can increase team survivability. Tenacity of the Millelith also buffs the team.

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 grants a huge ATK buff and healing, greatly increasing Ganyu’s damage output.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#7 Ganyu Melt Burning SS Team

Tier SS

Ganyu is the Main DPS. The team focuses on applying Cryo to trigger Melting while Bennett helps maintain Burning for reaction setup.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu deals most of the team's damage with Charged Attacks, applying Cryo to trigger Melt reactions.

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

Nahida provides off-field Dendro damage through her Elemental Skill and helps enable elemental reactions. Her Burst further buffs her 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

Zhongli provides strong shielding for safety and increases team ATK with the 4-piece 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 provides healing and is especially important here for applying Pyro to trigger Burning. Building Elemental Mastery increases Burning damage.

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?

Ayaka Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team 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 Ayaka Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team, Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team, Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team with Mona, Diona & Kazuha. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.