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Genshin Impact Layla Best Team Guide

Last updated May 21, 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

Best teams for Layla, primarily a Cryo support/shielder. Top teams include Permafrost and Melt compositions. Positions can be adjusted by swapping with Diona based on your roster.

Layla Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Layla Permafrost Team #1

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

Blazing Freeze: Yoimiya Melt-Vaporize

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

Layla Melting Team #1

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

Layla Melting Team #2

Gaming
Pyro
Ganyu
Cryo
Layla
Cryo
Xianyun
Anemo

#1 Layla Permafrost Team #1

Tier SS

Ayaka, Shenhe, and Layla's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Xingqiu to trigger Freezing.

Kamisato Ayaka, Shenhe, Xingqiu, Layla — Layla Permafrost Team #1. Kamisato Ayaka (Main DPS), Shenhe (Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Layla (Support).

Core Idea

Ayaka's Elemental Burst and team Cryo DMG interacts with Hydro from Xingqiu to trigger Freezing, providing crowd control and enabling Blizzard Strayer bonus.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals DMG by her Elemental Burst; her Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Xingqiu to trigger 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

Provides ATK Bonus to Ayaka and reduces Cryo RES of enemies.

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

His Elemental Burst continuously attaches Hydro to enemies, reacting with team Cryo DMG to trigger Freezing.

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

Her shield provides a safe environment; she deals off-field Cryo DMG and increases 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

#2 Blazing Freeze: Yoimiya Melt-Vaporize

Tier SS

Layla applies Cryo while Yelan and Xingqiu apply Hydro to trigger Freeze. Yoimiya then triggers Melt and Vaporize for amplified damage.

Yoimiya, Yelan, Xingqiu, Layla — Blazing Freeze: Yoimiya Melt-Vaporize. Yoimiya (Main DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Layla (Support).

Core Idea

Layla applies Cryo, Yelan and Xingqiu apply Hydro to freeze enemies, and Yoimiya triggers Melt and Vaporize for amplified damage.

Yoimiya portrait
Yoimiya
Main DPSPyroPyro

Yoimiya is the main DPS; her DMG is amplified by Melt and Vaporize in this team.

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

Yelan provides continuous off-field Hydro to trigger Freeze 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

Xingqiu's Burst applies Hydro continuously to trigger Freeze and 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

Layla's shield provides safety and applies Cryo off-field, increasing team 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 Melting Team #1

Tier SS

Layla provides shield and Cryo support, while Ganyu triggers Melt with Xiangling's Pyro. Xingqiu adds Hydro for Freeze reactions.

Ganyu, Xiangling, Xingqiu, Layla — Layla Melting Team #1. Ganyu (Main DPS), Xiangling (Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Layla (Support).

Core Idea

Utilize Ganyu's charged attacks to trigger Melt with Xiangling's off-field Pyro, while Layla provides shielding and Cryo resonance, and Xingqiu applies Hydro for additional Freeze to control enemies.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Charged Attack deals high DMG and provides Cryo attachment for triggering Melt.

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

Elemental Burst provides huge amount of Pyro DMG off-field for triggering Melt.

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

Elemental Burst attaches Hydro continuously, reacting with Cryo to trigger Freeze.

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 provides safe environment. Off-field Cryo DMG and increases Ganyu's Charged 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

#4 Layla Melting Team #2

Tier SS

A melt team that uses Gaming's plunging attacks with Xianyun's support and Ganyu's & Layla's off-field Cryo.

Gaming, Ganyu, Layla, Xianyun — Layla Melting Team #2. Gaming (Main DPS), Ganyu (Sub DPS), Layla (Support), Xianyun (Support).

Core Idea

Xianyun heals and boosts Gaming's plunging attacks, while Ganyu and Layla provide off-field Cryo for Gaming to trigger Melt.

Gaming portrait
Gaming
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS. His Plunging Attack provides continuous Pyro to trigger Melt.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery / ATK%
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Sub DPS. Her Burst provides off-field Cryo for Melt.

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 a shield and off-field Cryo 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

Xianyun portrait
Xianyun
SupportAnemoAnemo

Support/Healer. Heals and boosts Gaming's Plunging Attack.

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 Team #1 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 Team #1, Blazing Freeze: Yoimiya Melt-Vaporize, Layla Melting Team #1. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.