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Genshin Impact Candace Best Team Guide

Last updated May 21, 2026. Looking for the best Candace teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Candace

Best teams for Candace, primarily a Hydro Support. Top team archetypes include Permafrost, Vaporize, Electro-Charged, and Bloom/Hyperbloom compositions. Role and position can be adjusted based on your build and available characters.

Candace Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Candace Pure Water Team

Zhongli
Geo
Candace
Hydro
Yelan
Hydro
Xingqiu
Hydro

#1 Candace Pure Water Team

Tier SS

A hydro-focused team where Zhongli drives with Hydro Normal Attacks via Candace's Burst, supported by Yelan and Xingqiu's off-field Hydro DMG.

Zhongli, Candace, Yelan, Xingqiu — Candace Pure Water Team. Zhongli (Main DPS), Candace (Support), Yelan (Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS).

Core Idea

Hydro infusion from Candace enables Zhongli to deal Hydro Normal Attacks, while Yelan and Xingqiu provide continuous off-field Hydro application and damage bonuses.

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
Main DPSGeoGeo

Deals Hydro Normal Attack DMG using Candace's infusion. Build with ATK% and CRIT stats.

Artifacts

Archaic PetraArchaic Petra

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / HP%

Candace portrait
Candace
SupportHydroHydro

Provides Hydro infusion with her Burst and boosts infused DMG. At C6, deals off-field Hydro DMG.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Off-field Hydro attacks via Burst and increases Zhongli's DMG through her passive.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Continuous off-field Hydro attacks from Burst.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Candace Teams FAQ

What is the best Candace team in Genshin Impact?

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

What are good Candace teams without premium weapons?

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

Which teammates are best with Candace?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Candace Pure Water Team. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.