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Genshin Impact Zhongli Best Team Guide

Last updated April 9, 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

This page provides the best team info for Zhongli, primarily a Shield/Support. Top teams include Geo-Shield compositions, Vaporize, or Superconduct archetypes. Team positions can be adjusted based on your roster.

Zhongli Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Catalyze Keqing Aggravate Team

Keqing
Electro
Fischl
C6
Electro
Traveler (Dendro)
Dendro
Zhongli
Geo
#2 Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Xiao Core Team

Xiao
Anemo
Jean
C4
Anemo
Albedo
Geo
Zhongli
Geo
#3 Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Hu Tao Vaporize Team

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

Zhongli Permafrost Freeze Team #1

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

Zhongli Permafrost Freeze Team #2

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

Eula Superconduct Shield Team with Fischl, Chongyun and Zhongli

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

Zhongli Melt SS Tier Team

Ganyu
Cryo
Xiangling
Pyro
Bennett
Pyro
Zhongli
Geo

#1 Zhongli Catalyze Keqing Aggravate Team

Tier SS

Zhongli Catalyze Team
Zhongli provides strong shielding and resistance shred via Deepwood Memories, while Keqing serves as the on-field carry. Fischl and Traveler (Dendro) enable consistent Catalyze/Aggravate reactions to maximize Electro damage.

Keqing portrait
Keqing
Main DPSElectroElectro

On-field DPS. Uses rapid multi-hit attacks to trigger Catalyze and maximize Electro damage.

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 DPSElectroElectroConstellation 6+

Provides continuous off-field Electro application through Oz, enabling Catalyze reactions. C6 is a major upgrade for the team.

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 support that helps sustain Catalyze/Aggravate and contributes damage.

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%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides a very strong shield for comfort and survivability. With Deepwood Memories, Zhongli can reduce enemy Dendro RES when his Elemental DMG hits opponents, 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 is a Shield/Support in the team. The DMG of Xiao's Elemental Burst is maximized by teammates.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao's Elemental Burst allows him to perform consecutive Plunge Attacks that deal 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
SupportAnemoAnemoConstellation 4+

Jean is a healer and acts as a battery to recharge Xiao's Elemental Burst.
Jean C4 can further assist Xiao by lowering enemy Anemo RES, making her one of Xiao's best teammates.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Albedo portrait
Albedo
Sub DPSGeoGeo

Albedo pairs with Zhongli to trigger Geo Resonance, and his Elemental Skill DMG is maximized by Husk of Opulent Dreams (4).

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

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli's shield provides a safe environment for team members and increases the whole team's ATK by using the 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

#3 Zhongli Hu Tao Vaporize Team

Tier SS

Hu Tao’s DMG is amplified by Vaporization.
Zhongli provides a strong shield and team ATK buff, while Kazuha offers grouping, crowd control, DMG buff, and Elemental RES shred.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS of the team. Her DMG is amplified by Vaporize.

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%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

His Elemental Burst applies Hydro continuously, enabling Vaporize reactions with Hu Tao’s Pyro DMG.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies, provides crowd control and DMG buffs, and reduces enemy Elemental RES.

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 a strong shield and increases team ATK 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

#4 Zhongli Permafrost Freeze Team #1

Tier SS

Permafrost Freeze team centered around Ganyu’s Cryo damage and Mona’s Hydro application to keep enemies Frozen, with Venti providing grouping and Zhongli offering an exceptionally strong shield plus Tenacity buff uptime.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Primary on-field damage dealer. Uses charged attacks and Burst damage to deal sustained Cryo DMG while keeping enemies Frozen with Mona’s Hydro.

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 a strong damage amp through her Elemental Burst. Very valuable for enabling Ganyu’s damage window.

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%

Venti portrait
Venti
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies together with his Burst and helps spread Hydro to nearby targets. Also improves team control and AoE consistency.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides a very safe environment with his shield and boosts team ATK using 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith when the shield is active.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#5 Zhongli Permafrost Freeze Team #2

Tier SS

Ayaka is the main Freeze DPS, with Mona enabling Hydro application for Freezing. Kazuha provides grouping, Elemental DMG buff, and RES shred, while Zhongli offers strong shielding and a Tenacity of the Millelith ATK buff.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals most of the team's damage through her Elemental Burst and Cryo attacks, freezing enemies with Mona'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

Mona portrait
Mona
SupportHydroHydro

Provides Hydro application for Freeze and boosts team damage with her Elemental Burst debuff.

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, provides crowd control, buffs teammates' Elemental DMG, and reduces enemy Elemental 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%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides strong shielding and increases team ATK by using a full Tenacity of the Millelith set.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#6 Eula Superconduct Shield Team with Fischl, Chongyun and Zhongli

Tier S

Eula-centered physical team built around Superconduct uptime, strong shielding, and off-field support. Despite the source title, this is not a Vaporize comp; Eula's Burst is the main damage source, amplified by Electro application and Zhongli's Tenacity of the Millelith buff.

Eula portrait
Eula
Main DPSCryoCryo

Core on-field DPS. Focus on maximizing Lightfall Sword Burst damage through physical bonus, crit, and Superconduct support.

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

Provides consistent off-field Electro application with Oz to trigger Superconduct for Eula's physical damage.

Artifacts

Thundering FuryThundering Fury

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Chongyun portrait
Chongyun
Sub DPSCryoCryoConstellation 2+

Provides off-field Cryo damage and can reduce Eula Burst cooldown at C2. Useful as a secondary Cryo support, though his field infusion is generally not the focus here.

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

Provides a powerful shield for safe gameplay and activates Tenacity of the Millelith 4-piece ATK buff for the team.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#7 Zhongli Melt SS Tier Team

Tier SS

Zhongli Melt is a strong Melt-focused team built around Ganyu’s Charged Attacks and Xiangling’s off-field Pyro application, with Bennett boosting the team’s damage and Zhongli providing strong shielding and Tenacity support.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu is the primary damage dealer. Her Charged Attacks deal high Cryo damage and help trigger Melt reactions consistently.

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 provides strong off-field Pyro damage through her Elemental Burst, enabling Ganyu’s Melt reactions.

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 offers powerful healing and a large ATK buff with his Elemental Burst.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli provides an extremely strong shield, keeping the team safe and comfortable. With 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith, he also buffs team ATK.

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 Keqing Aggravate 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 Keqing Aggravate Team, Zhongli Xiao Core Team, Zhongli Hu Tao Vaporize Team. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.