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Genshin Impact Sayu Best Team Guide

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

Sayu

Best teams for Sayu, primarily an Anemo healer. Top teams include Elemental RES reduction teams and Swirl-based compositions. Positions can be adjusted based on your roster.

Sayu Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:S

Sayu Swirl Team #1

Xiao
Anemo
Chongyun
C2
Cryo
Zhongli
Geo
Sayu
Anemo
#2 Team Rating:A

Sayu Swirl Team #2

Sayu
Anemo
Xiangling
Pyro
Albedo
Geo
Zhongli
Geo
#3 Team Rating:A

Sayu Vaporize Swirl Team

Hu Tao
Pyro
Zhongli
Geo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Sayu
Anemo

#1 Sayu Swirl Team #1

Tier S

A team centered around Xiao's plunging attacks, with Sayu providing energy and Anemo resonance, Chongyun reducing skill cooldowns, and Zhongli offering shields and ATK buffs.

Xiao, Chongyun, Zhongli, Sayu — Sayu Swirl Team #1. Xiao (Main DPS), Chongyun (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support), Sayu (Main DPS).

Core Idea

Use Chongyun's C2 to reduce Xiao's Burst cooldown, while Sayu batteries Xiao and provides Anemo resonance. Zhongli's shield and Tenacity of the Millelith set boost ATK for Xiao.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao's Plunge Attack deals a wide AOE Anemo DMG. His Elemental Burst allows consecutive Plunge Attacks.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent VenererGladiator's FinaleGladiator's Finale

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Chongyun portrait
Chongyun
Sub DPSCryoCryoConstellation num+

Chongyun's Elemental Skill at C2 lowers CD of Xiao's Elemental Burst. He provides Cryo DMG off-field.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard StrayerNoblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli's shield provides a safe environment and Tenacity of the Millelith boosts team ATK.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge / DEF%

Sayu portrait
Sayu
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Sayu acts as a battery for Xiao's Elemental Burst and triggers Anemo resonance, boosting movement speed and reducing CD.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate

#2 Sayu Swirl Team #2

Tier A

Sayu drives Swirl reactions by using her Elemental Skill to spread Xiangling's Pyro application from Elemental Burst, reducing enemy resistance via Viridescent Venerer. Albedo and Zhongli provide Geo resonance and Archaic Petra DMG bonus.

Sayu, Xiangling, Albedo, Zhongli — Sayu Swirl Team #2. Sayu (Main DPS), Xiangling (Sub DPS), Albedo (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Swirl Xiangling's Pyro application with Sayu's Elemental Skill while Albedo and Zhongli provide Geo resonance and Archaic Petra DMG bonus.

Sayu portrait
Sayu
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Sayu's Elemental Skill can help spread Xiangling's Elemental Burst attachment to enemies nearby.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Xiangling's Elemental Burst provides huge amount of DMG and continuous Pyro attachment for Sayu to reduce enemy resistance.

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%

Albedo portrait
Albedo
Sub DPSGeoGeo

Albedo pairs with Zhongli for Geo resonance and uses Archaic Petra to increase corresponding DMG of members by picking up crystallize shards.

Artifacts

Archaic PetraArchaic Petra

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli's shield provides a safe environment and increases ATK of the whole team with 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%

#3 Sayu Vaporize Swirl Team

Tier A

Sayu provides healing and Viridescent Venerer shred support for Hu Tao's Vaporize damage.

Hu Tao, Zhongli, Xingqiu, Sayu — Sayu Vaporize Swirl Team. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Zhongli (Support), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Sayu (Support).

Core Idea

Xingqiu applies Hydro, Hu Tao triggers Vaporize for high damage. Sayu swirls to reduce enemy Anemo resistance and heals. Zhongli shields and buffs ATK.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Hu Tao is the main DPS, her DMG is amplified by Vaporize in this team.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli's shield provides safe environment for team members, and increase ATK of whole team by using 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 / DEF%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Xingqiu's Burst can attach Hydro element to enemies continuously, and reacts with Hu Tao's Pyro DMG to trigger Vaporize.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Sayu portrait
Sayu
SupportAnemoAnemo

Sayu's Burst heals allies and applies Anemo to nearby enemies.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate

Sayu Teams FAQ

What is the best Sayu team in Genshin Impact?

Sayu Swirl Team #1 is one of the strongest Sayu teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

What are good Sayu teams without premium weapons?

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

Which teammates are best with Sayu?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Sayu Swirl Team #1, Sayu Swirl Team #2, Sayu Vaporize Swirl Team. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.