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Genshin Impact Sayu Best Team Guide

Last updated February 17, 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

This page provides the best team info for Sayu, primarily a Healer. Top teams include Elemental RES and Swirl compositions. Sayu can be swapped with Barbara for customized team builds.

Sayu Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:S

Sayu Swirl Xiao Support Team

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

Sayu Swirl Shield Team (Sayu + Xiangling)

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

Sayu Swirl Vaporize — Hu Tao Carry (A)

Hu Tao
Pyro
Zhongli
Geo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Sayu
Anemo

#1 Sayu Swirl Xiao Support Team

Tier S

A high-mobility Xiao team built around Sayu battery + Anemo resonance. Sayu provides energy and off-healing while Zhongli keeps the team safe with shields and Tenacity buffs. Chongyun (C2) supplies Cryo backstage to reduce Xiao's Burst cooldown and enable smoother uptime.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Primary plunge-attack DPS. Xiao's Elemental Burst enables consecutive plunge attacks with wide AOE Anemo DMG.

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 2+

Backline Cryo applicator. At C2 his Skill reduces Xiao's Burst CD and provides Cryo DMG while offstage.

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

Primary shield provider. Zhongli's shield keeps Xiao safe and the Tenacity of the Millelith set increases team ATK when using the full set.

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
SupportAnemoAnemo

Battery and healer. Sayu charges Xiao's Burst, provides heals and triggers Anemo elemental resonance for increased movement speed and lowered cooldowns.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate

#2 Sayu Swirl Shield Team (Sayu + Xiangling)

Tier A

Sayu as Main DPS using Viridescent Venerer to spread resist shred via Anemo swirls.
Xiangling provides continuous Pyro application with her Burst so Sayu can spread Pyro and shred enemy RES. Albedo supplies off-field Geo damage and Petra crystals for team buffs. Zhongli offers strong shields and the Tenacity of the Millelith team ATK/DEF support.

Sayu portrait
Sayu
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Main DPS and healer. Use Sayu's Elemental Skill to spread Pyro attachment from Xiangling's Burst and trigger Viridescent Venerer swirls for resistance shred.

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

Primary Pyro applicator. Her Elemental Burst deals sustained Pyro damage and provides continuous Pyro attachment for Sayu to swirl and for Viridescent Venerer to reduce enemy Pyro 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
SupportGeoGeo

Off-field Geo damage and team buffer. With Archaic Petra 4-piece, picking up elemental crystals increases corresponding party member DMG. Works well to add consistent off-field damage while enabling shard pickups.

Artifacts

Archaic PetraArchaic Petra

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Primary shielder and team buffer. Zhongli's strong shields create a safe environment and the Tenacity of the Millelith set increases team ATK when using the full set bonuses.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge / DEF%

#3 Sayu Swirl Vaporize — Hu Tao Carry (A)

Tier A

Sayu acts as the team's Anemo support/healer while Hu Tao is the main Pyro carry.
Xingqiu provides constant Hydro for Vaporize, Zhongli gives strong shields and team ATK boost via Tenacity of the Millelith. Synergy centers on Xingqiu+Hu Tao Vaporize with Sayu's heals and swirl utility.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Hu Tao is the main DPS; her Pyro damage is amplified by Vaporize from Xingqiu's Hydro application.

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

Provides strong shields for team safety and increases team ATK using the 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 / DEF%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Xingqiu's Elemental Burst applies Hydro continuously to enemies, enabling consistent Vaporize reactions with Hu Tao.

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 provides heals via her Elemental Burst and Anemo application (swirl) to help sustain the team and spread elements when needed.

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 Xiao Support Team 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 Xiao Support Team, Sayu Swirl Shield Team (Sayu + Xiangling), Sayu Swirl Vaporize — Hu Tao Carry (A). Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.