Genshin Impact Ganyu Best Team Guide
Last updated August 20, 2026. Looking for the best Ganyu teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.
Best teams for Ganyu, primarily an on-field Cryo main DPS. Top teams include Freeze and Melt compositions. Team positions can be adjusted based on your roster.
Ganyu Team Summary
Ganyu Permafrost Team #1
Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team
Ganyu Permafrost Team #2
Ganyu Permafrost Team #2
Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team
Ganyu Melting Team #1
Ganyu Burn-Melt SS Team
#1 Ganyu Permafrost Team #1
Tier SSSS Tier permafrost team using Ganyu and Ayaka as dual Cryo DPS with Xingqiu applying Hydro to trigger Freezing.
Kamisato Ayaka, Ganyu, Kaedehara Kazuha, Xingqiu — Ganyu Permafrost Team #1. Kamisato Ayaka (Main DPS), Ganyu (Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Xingqiu (Sub DPS).
Core Idea
Ayaka and Ganyu deal Cryo DMG while Xingqiu's Burst applies Hydro, triggering Freezing. Kazuha groups enemies, shreds Anemo resistance, and buffs teammates.
CryoElemental Burst is the main damage source; pairs with Hydro from Xingqiu to Freeze.
Artifacts
Blizzard StrayerMain Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Mistsplitter Reforged
Amenoma Kageuchi
CryoElemental Burst provides off-field Cryo DMG, enabling Freezing with Xingqiu's Hydro.
Artifacts
Noblesse ObligeMain Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Amos' Bow
Hamayumi
AnemoGroups enemies, applies crowd control, buffs teammates' DMG, and shreds Anemo RES with Burst.
Artifacts
Viridescent VenererMain Stats
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet Elemental Mastery
Substats
Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%
Weapons
Freedom-Sworn
Iron Sting
HydroElemental Burst continuously applies Hydro, enabling Freezing with Ayaka and Ganyu's Cryo DMG.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Hydro DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Sacrificial Sword#2 Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team
Tier SSSS-tier permafrost team that locks enemies in place with Ganyu and Mona. Venti clumps foes for AoE Cryo/Hydro, while Diona shields and batteries the burst.
Ganyu, Mona, Diona, Venti — Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team. Ganyu (Main DPS), Mona (Support), Diona (Support), Venti (Sub DPS).
Core Idea
Ganyu's Cryo DMG reacts with Mona's Hydro to trigger Freeze. Venti groups enemies and spreads Hydro, while Diona provides shielding and energy to maintain Ganyu's Burst uptime.
CryoGanyu's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro to Freeze enemies. She deals DMG primarily through her Elemental Burst.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Hunter's Path
HydroMona's Elemental Burst provides DMG increase, and she attaches Hydro to enemies with the aid of Venti.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet Hydro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%
Skyward Atlas
Favonius Codex
Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
CryoDiona's shield provides a safe environment, and helps boost Ganyu's Burst energy recharge.
Maiden Beloved
Sacrificial Bow
Favonius Warbow
AnemoVenti's Burst groups enemies together and applies crowd control, and helps spread Hydro from Mona to nearby enemies.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet ATK%
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%
Weapons
Elegy for the End
RustReplacements
Can replace Venti to group enemies and swirl both Cryo and Hydro for additional DMG and elemental application.
#3 Ganyu Permafrost Team #2
Tier SSSS-tier permafrost team that leverages Freeze to lock down enemies. Ganyu is the main Cryo damage dealer, supported by Mona's Hydro application, Kazuha's grouping and resistance shred, and Diona's shield and healing.
Ganyu, Mona, Diona, Kaedehara Kazuha — Ganyu Permafrost Team #2. Ganyu (Main DPS), Mona (Support), Diona (Support), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support).
Core Idea
Ganyu's Cryo application and Mona's Hydro combine to trigger Freeze, locking enemies in place. Kazuha groups enemies and reduces their RES while Diona shields and heals, making this a comfortable permafrost team.
CryoMain source of damage. Elemental Burst Cryo DMG reacts with Mona's Hydro to trigger Freeze.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
HydroApplies Hydro for Freeze and buffs damage with Elemental Burst.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet Hydro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%
CryoProvides shields and healing. Her Cryo particles boost Ganyu's Elemental Burst uptime.
AnemoGroups enemies, buffs party DMG, and shreds enemy RES with
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet Elemental Mastery
Substats
Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%
Weapons
#4 Ganyu Permafrost Team #2
Tier SSSS Tier Permafrost team. Ganyu and Ayaka apply Cryo on Kokomi's Hydro to keep enemies frozen. Kazuha groups and buffs.
Kamisato Ayaka, Ganyu, Sangonomiya Kokomi, Kaedehara Kazuha — Ganyu Permafrost Team #2. Kamisato Ayaka (Main DPS), Ganyu (Sub DPS), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Support), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support).
Core Idea
Kokomi's Elemental Skill applies Hydro every 2s, enabling Ganyu and Ayaka's Cryo to trigger Freeze. Kazuha groups enemies and shreds resistance to maximize damage.
CryoElemental Burst deals high DMG and provides Cryo attachment for triggering Freeze.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
CryoElemental Burst provides off-field Cryo DMG to maintain Freeze.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
HydroElemental Skill triggers Hydro every 2s and activates Tenacity of the Millelith to support.
Artifacts
Tenacity of the MillelithMain Stats
- Sands HP%
- Goblet Hydro DMG
- Circlet Healing Bonus
Substats
HP% / Energy Recharge / HP / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Everlasting MoonglowAnemoGroups enemies, applies crowd control, and reduces enemies' Elemental RES to buff Freeze damage.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet Elemental Mastery
Substats
Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%
Weapons
#5 Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team
Tier SSGanyu and Shenhe's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Kokomi to trigger Freezing. Venti groups enemies and spreads Hydro, while Kokomi heals and maintains uptime.
Ganyu, Shenhe, Venti, Sangonomiya Kokomi — Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team. Ganyu (Main DPS), Shenhe (Sub DPS), Venti (Sub DPS), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Support).
Core Idea
Permanent Freeze via continuous Cryo application from Ganyu and Shenhe combined with Hydro from Kokomi, while Venti groups enemies to maximize coverage and CRIT Rate from Blizzard Strayer.
CryoDeals DMG via Burst; Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro to trigger Freezing.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
CryoProvides ATK bonus to Ganyu and reduces Cryo RES of enemies.
Artifacts
Gladiator's Finale
Shimenawa's ReminiscenceMain Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet ATK%
- Circlet ATK%
Substats
ATK% / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate
Calamity Queller
Wavebreaker's FinAnemoElemental Burst groups enemies and spreads Hydro from Kokomi to nearby enemies.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet ATK%
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%
Weapons
Skyward HarpHydroHealer and Hydro enabler. Skill applies Hydro every 2s and triggers Tenacity of the Millelith(4).
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands HP%
- Goblet Hydro DMG
- Circlet Healing Bonus
Substats
HP% / Energy Recharge / HP / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
#6 Ganyu Melting Team #1
Tier SSGanyu applies Cryo to trigger Melt with Xiangling's Pyro, while Zhongli shields and Bennett buffs ATK and heals.
Ganyu, Xiangling, Zhongli, Bennett — Ganyu Melting Team #1. Ganyu (Main DPS), Xiangling (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support), Bennett (Support).
Core Idea
The core synergy is enabling Ganyu's Charged Attack to Melt off Pyro applied by Xiangling's Burst, with Zhongli's shield and Bennett's ATK buff amplifying both survivability and damage output.
CryoMain DPS whose Charged Attack triggers Melt for massive damage.
Artifacts
Wanderer's TroupeMain Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
PyroElemental Burst deals huge off-field Pyro DMG.
Artifacts
Emblem of Severed FateMain Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet Pyro DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%
Engulfing Lightning
"The Catch"
GeoShield provides a safe environment and Tenacity of the Millelith buffs ATK.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Substats
HP% / HP / Energy Recharge / DEF%
Weapons
Staff of Homa
Black Tassel
PyroElemental Burst gives large ATK buff and healing.
Weapons
Skyward Blade
Favonius Sword#7 Ganyu Burn-Melt SS Team
Tier SSSS-tier Melt team for Ganyu that capitalizes on Burning to keep a Pyro aura on enemies. Nahida supplies Dendro off-field DMG, Bennett triggers Burning with heavy Elemental Mastery, and Zhongli provides shielding and ATK buffs.
Ganyu, Nahida, Zhongli, Bennett — Ganyu Burn-Melt SS Team. Ganyu (Main DPS), Nahida (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support), Bennett (Support).
Core Idea
Nahida's Dendro and Bennett's Pyro create a Burning aura that Ganyu's Charged Attacks Melt for massive DMG. Bennett's high Elemental Mastery makes Burning itself hit hard, while Zhongli's shield and Tenacity of the Millelith protect and empower the team.
CryoCharged Attack deals high DMG and applies Cryo to trigger Melt. Works with Burning to maximize damage.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
DendroSkill connects to 8 enemies and deals Dendro DMG; Burst buffs Skill based on teammates' Elements.
Artifacts
Deepwood MemoriesMain Stats
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / ATK% / Energy Recharge
A Thousand Floating Dreams
Solar PearlGeoShield provides safe environment for charged shots; full-set Tenacity of the Millelith boosts team ATK.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Substats
HP% / HP / Energy Recharge / DEF%
Weapons
PyroHealer who triggers Burning with Pyro Skill; high Elemental Mastery makes Burning DMG significant.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet Elemental Mastery
Substats
Elemental Mastery / HP% / HP / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Ganyu Teams FAQ
What is the best Ganyu team in Genshin Impact?
Ganyu Permafrost Team #1 is one of the strongest Ganyu teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.
What are good Ganyu teams without premium weapons?
You can run strong Ganyu teams without signature weapons by prioritizing reaction synergy, energy consistency, and artifact main stats shown in each build card.
Which teammates are best with Ganyu?
Common high-performing partners include teams such as Ganyu Permafrost Team #1, Ganyu Permafrost Freeze Team, Ganyu Permafrost Team #2. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.