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Genshin Impact Layla Best Team Guide

Last updated February 16, 2026. Looking for the best Layla teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Layla

This page provides the best Layla Team information. Layla will be Support/Shield in most of the situation, primarily a Support. Top teams include Permafrost and Melt comps. Team positions can be adjusted based on your roster.

Layla Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Layla Permafrost Freeze (Ayaka + Xingqiu + Shenhe)

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Shenhe
Cryo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Layla
Cryo
#2 Team Rating:SS

Layla Melt & Vaporize (Yoimiya / Yelan / Xingqiu)

Yoimiya
Pyro
Yelan
Hydro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Layla
Cryo
#3 Team Rating:SS

Layla Melt Team — Ganyu Main with Xiangling & Xingqiu (SS)

Ganyu
Cryo
Xiangling
Pyro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Layla
Cryo
#4 Team Rating:SS

Layla Melting Team #2 — Pyro Plunge + Cryo Attachments

Gaming
Pyro
Ganyu
Cryo
Layla
Cryo
Xianyun
Anemo

#1 Layla Permafrost Freeze (Ayaka + Xingqiu + Shenhe)

Tier SS

Layla acts as the shield/support enabling a safe environment while Ayaka is the main Cryo DPS. Xingqiu's Burst applies persistent Hydro to enemies so Ayaka/Shenhe/Layla Cryo damage repeatedly triggers Freeze control. Shenhe provides ATK bonuses and Cryo RES shred to boost Ayaka's damage.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Primary Cryo DPS. Deals most damage through her Elemental Burst; pairs with Xingqiu Hydro application to enable consistent Freezing.

Artifacts

Blizzard 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

Cryo sub-DPS/support that provides an ATK bonus to Ayaka and reduces enemies' Cryo RES, increasing team Cryo 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

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Hydro sub-DPS whose Elemental Burst applies continuous Hydro to enemies, enabling consistent Freeze reactions with Ayaka/Shenhe/Layla.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Layla portrait
Layla
SupportCryoCryo

Shield/support. Provides a protective shield for safer engagements, supplies off-field Cryo application and increases teammates' Normal Attack damage—key for maintaining Freeze uptime and protecting Ayaka.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

#2 Layla Melt & Vaporize (Yoimiya / Yelan / Xingqiu)

Tier SS

Layla provides Cryo application and a protective shield so the team can consistently trigger Freeze (with Yelan/Xingqiu Hydro) and then Melt/Vaporize with Yoimiya's Pyro. Yoimiya is the on-field Main DPS boosted by Melt/Vaporize; Yelan and Xingqiu apply off-field Hydro for consistent reactions.

Yoimiya portrait
Yoimiya
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. Yoimiya's Pyro DMG is amplified by Melt and Vaporize in this comp.

Artifacts

Shimenawa's ReminiscenceShimenawa's Reminiscence

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Sub DPS. Provides continuous off-field Hydro (Burst) to enable Freezing with Layla and Vaporize with Yoimiya.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

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

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Sub DPS. Burst attaches Hydro to enemies continuously so Layla's Cryo can Freeze and Yoimiya's Pyro can Vaporize.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Layla portrait
Layla
SupportCryoCryo

Shield/Support. Layla provides a shield and off-field Cryo application to enable Freeze with Hydro sources and increase teammates' Normal Attack DMG.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

#3 Layla Melt Team — Ganyu Main with Xiangling & Xingqiu (SS)

Tier SS

Layla provides Cryo shielding and off-field Cryo DMG while Ganyu is the on-field Main DPS applying Cryo for Melt windows. Xiangling's Burst applies large amounts of Pyro for Melting, and Xingqiu supplies Hydro attachments for additional utility (Freezing windows) and damage consistency.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu is the primary on-field DPS — Charged Attacks deal high damage and apply Cryo attachments to enable Melt windows with Xiangling's Pyro.

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 functions as a Pyro off-field/Sub-DPS — her Elemental Burst supplies heavy Pyro damage to trigger Melt with Ganyu's Cryo.

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%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Xingqiu's Burst constantly applies Hydro attachments, enabling Freeze interactions with Ganyu/Layla's Cryo and providing off-field damage/support.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Layla portrait
Layla
SupportCryoCryo

Layla provides a shield for team safety and off-field Cryo damage; she also increases Ganyu's Charged Attack DMG and helps maintain Cryo uptime for Melt/Freeze.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

#4 Layla Melting Team #2 — Pyro Plunge + Cryo Attachments

Tier SS

Xianyun is a support/healer for the team. Ganyu provides Cryo attachments to trigger Melting while the Pyro main DPS keeps constant Pyro application via plunging attacks. Layla provides shields and off-field Cryo damage.

Gaming portrait
Gaming
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. Uses plunging attacks to provide continuous Pyro attachments to trigger Melting.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Sub-DPS. Provides Cryo attachments (notably off-field from Elemental Burst) to enable Melting reactions.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Layla portrait
Layla
SupportCryoCryo

Shield/Support. Provides shields for team survivability and contributes off-field Cryo damage.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Xianyun portrait
Xianyun
SupportAnemoAnemo

Support / Healer. Can heal team members and buff the main DPS's plunging attacks.

Artifacts

Song of Days PastSong of Days Past

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

Layla Teams FAQ

What is the best Layla team in Genshin Impact?

Layla Permafrost Freeze (Ayaka + Xingqiu + Shenhe) is one of the strongest Layla teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

What are good Layla teams without premium weapons?

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

Which teammates are best with Layla?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Layla Permafrost Freeze (Ayaka + Xingqiu + Shenhe), Layla Melt & Vaporize (Yoimiya / Yelan / Xingqiu), Layla Melt Team — Ganyu Main with Xiangling & Xingqiu (SS). Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.