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Genshin Impact Shenhe Best Team Guide

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

Shenhe

This page provides the best team information for Shenhe, primarily a Cryo Support. Top teams include Permafrost, Superconduct, and Melt archetypes. You can choose your own best composition based on your build and available characters.

Shenhe Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Shenhe Permafrost

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Shenhe
Cryo
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Sangonomiya Kokomi
Hydro
#2 Team Rating:SS

Shenhe Permafrost Team #2

Ganyu
Cryo
Shenhe
Cryo
Venti
Anemo
Sangonomiya Kokomi
Hydro
#3 Team Rating:SS

Shenhe Melt Team

Ganyu
Cryo
Shenhe
Cryo
Xiangling
Pyro
Bennett
Pyro
#4 Team Rating:SS

Shenhe Superconduct Team

Eula
Cryo
Raiden Shogun
Electro
Shenhe
Cryo
Zhongli
Geo
#5 Team Rating:S

Shenhe Permafrost Team #3

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Shenhe
Cryo
Sucrose
Anemo
Barbara
Hydro

#1 Shenhe Permafrost

Tier SS

Shenhe supports Ayaka and Shenhe's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Kokomi to trigger Freeze.

Kamisato Ayaka, Shenhe, Kaedehara Kazuha, Sangonomiya Kokomi — Shenhe Permafrost. Kamisato Ayaka (Main DPS), Shenhe (Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Support).

Core Idea

Ayaka's Cryo DMG reacts with Kokomi's Hydro to trigger Freeze, while Shenhe buffs Ayaka's Cryo DMG and Kazuha provides crowd control and damage buffs.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals DMG via Elemental Burst. Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro to trigger Freeze.

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

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet ATK%

Substats

ATK% / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies, provides DMG buff, and reduces Elemental Resistance.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Sangonomiya Kokomi portrait
Sangonomiya Kokomi
SupportHydroHydro

Healer. Elemental Skill triggers Hydro every 2s, enabling Freeze with Tenacity of the Millelith.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

HP% / Energy Recharge / HP / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

#2 Shenhe Permafrost Team #2

Tier SS

A permafreeze team using Ganyu and Shenhe's Cryo with Kokomi's Hydro, supported by Venti's grouping and Freeze uptime.

Ganyu, Shenhe, Venti, Sangonomiya Kokomi — Shenhe Permafrost Team #2. Ganyu (Sub DPS), Shenhe (Support), Venti (Sub DPS), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Support).

Core Idea

Ganyu and Shenhe's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Kokomi to trigger Freezing, while Venti groups enemies and spreads Hydro for consistent crowd control.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Deals Cryo DMG with her Burst, triggering Freeze with Kokomi's Hydro.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse ObligeBlizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Shenhe portrait
Shenhe
SupportCryoCryo

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

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet ATK%

Substats

ATK% / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Venti portrait
Venti
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies with his Burst and spreads Hydro from Kokomi for consistent Freeze.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Sangonomiya Kokomi portrait
Sangonomiya Kokomi
SupportHydroHydro

Healer and Hydro applicator. Her Skill triggers Tenacity of the Millelith and provides constant Hydro for Freeze.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

HP% / Energy Recharge / HP / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

#3 Shenhe Melt Team

Tier SS

Ganyu and Shenhe's Cryo DMG are maximized by Melting.

Ganyu, Shenhe, Xiangling, Bennett — Shenhe Melt Team. Ganyu (Main DPS), Shenhe (Sub DPS), Xiangling (Sub DPS), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Use Xiangling's Burst to apply Pyro so Ganyu and Shenhe can trigger Melt for massive damage. Bennett provides ATK buff and healing.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals DMG via Burst. Her Cryo DMG reacts with Xiangling's Pyro to trigger Melt.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse ObligeBlizzard 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 Ganyu 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

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Her Burst provides huge Pyro DMG and continuous Pyro attachment for Melt.

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%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

His Burst provides massive ATK buff and healing to the team.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#4 Shenhe Superconduct Team

Tier SS

Eula's Elemental Burst is maximized by Superconduct and buffs from Raiden Shogun and Zhongli. Shenhe provides ATK Bonus and Cryo RES shred.

Eula, Raiden Shogun, Shenhe, Zhongli — Shenhe Superconduct Team. Eula (Main DPS), Raiden Shogun (Sub DPS), Shenhe (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Eula's Burst damage is maximized through the Superconduct reaction, which reduces Physical RES, combined with DMG bonuses from Raiden Shogun's Skill, Shenhe's Icy Quill, and Zhongli's Tenacity of the Millelith ATK buff.

Eula portrait
Eula
Main DPSCryoCryo

Elemental Burst is the core of the team. Maximized under Superconduct, Raiden Shogun's Skill DMG bonus, and Zhongli's Tenacity of the Millelith.

Artifacts

Pale FlamePale Flame

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Raiden Shogun portrait
Raiden Shogun
Sub DPSElectroElectro

Provides Electro for Superconduct and boosts team Energy Recharge and Burst DMG via Skill. Deals DMG during Eula's cooldown.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge / ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Shenhe portrait
Shenhe
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Provides ATK Bonus to Eula and reduces Cryo RES of enemies via Icy Quill.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet ATK%

Substats

ATK% / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Shield provides safe environment. Tenacity of the Millelith set increases whole team ATK.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge / DEF%

#5 Shenhe Permafrost Team #3

Tier S

Shenhe is a Support in the team. Ayaka and Shenhe's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro attachment from Barbara to trigger Freezing.

Kamisato Ayaka, Shenhe, Sucrose, Barbara — Shenhe Permafrost Team #3. Kamisato Ayaka (Main DPS), Shenhe (Sub DPS), Sucrose (Support), Barbara (Support).

Core Idea

Freeze team using Ayaka and Shenhe's Cryo application with Barbara's Hydro to freeze enemies, while Sucrose provides crowd control and resistance shred.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ayaka deals DMG by her Elemental Burst, and her Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro attachment from Barbara 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

Shenhe provides ATK Bonus to Ayaka and reduces Cryo RES of enemies.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet ATK%

Substats

ATK% / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Sucrose portrait
Sucrose
SupportAnemoAnemo

Sucrose can assist the team by grouping enemies together, applying crowd control, provide DMG buff to teammates and reduce Elemental RES of enemies.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Barbara portrait
Barbara
SupportHydroHydro

Barbara’s Elemental Skill can healing to other members and attach Hydro element to enemies continuously.

Artifacts

Ocean-Hued ClamOcean-Hued Clam

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

HP% / Energy Recharge / HP / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

Shenhe Teams FAQ

What is the best Shenhe team in Genshin Impact?

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

What are good Shenhe teams without premium weapons?

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

Which teammates are best with Shenhe?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Shenhe Permafrost, Shenhe Permafrost Team #2, Shenhe Melt Team. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.