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Genshin Impact Layla Best Team Guide

Last updated August 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 shield/support. Top teams include Freeze, Vaporize, and Melt compositions. You can swap her with Diona to adjust based on your roster.

Layla Team Summary

#1Team Rating:SS

Layla Permafrost Freeze Team

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

Layla Melt & Vaporize Team #1

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

Layla Melting Team #1

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

Layla Melting Team #2

Gaming
Pyro
Ganyu
Cryo
Layla
Cryo
Xianyun
Anemo

#1 Layla Permafrost Freeze Team

Tier SS

SS-tier Freeze comp: Ayaka's Burst hits hard while Xingqiu's Hydro keeps enemies frozen; Layla shields and Shenhe buffs Cryo DMG.

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

Core Idea

Xingqiu's Burst applies Hydro on enemies, then Ayaka, Shenhe, and Layla's Cryo DMG triggers Freeze, locking enemies down while Ayaka deals massive Burst DMG.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main DPS. Her Burst deals massive Cryo DMG; Xingqiu's Hydro lets her 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

Sub DPS. Her Skill boosts Ayaka's Cryo DMG and shreds enemy Cryo RES.

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

Sub DPS. His Burst applies Hydro continuously, enabling permafreeze reactions.

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

Support. Her shield protects the team; she also provides off-field Cryo and Normal Attack DMG buffs.

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 Layla Melt & Vaporize Team #1

Tier SS

A SS-tier team that combines Layla's Cryo with Yelan and Xingqiu's Hydro to create Freeze, while Yoimiya triggers Melt and Vaporize for massive Pyro damage. Layla's shield keeps the on-field DPS safe.

Yoimiya, Yelan, Xingqiu, Layla — Layla Melt & Vaporize Team #1. Yoimiya (Main DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Layla (Support).

Core Idea

Yoimiya's Normal Attacks are amplified by Melt and Vaporize reactions. Layla applies Cryo off-field, and Yelan/Xingqiu provide constant Hydro, enabling both Freeze (control) and Vaporize/Melt for huge damage numbers.

Yoimiya portrait
Yoimiya
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main on-field DPS; her Normal Attack chain benefits massively from Melt and Vaporize reactions.

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

Off-field Hydro application via Burst complements Layla's Cryo for Freeze and enables Yoimiya's Vaporize.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Substats

HP% / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

His Burst rains sword rain that continuously applies Hydro, aiding 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

Provides a sturdy shield, off-field Cryo application for Freeze/Melt, and boosts 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

#3 Layla Melting Team #1

Tier SS

Ganyu provides Cryo attachments to trigger Melt, with Layla as Support and shield.

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

Core Idea

Ganyu's Charged Attack applies Cryo to trigger Melt with Xiangling's off-field Pyro. Layla's shield protects the team and adds Cryo resonance, while Xingqiu enables Freeze as a secondary reaction.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu's Charged Attack deals high DMG and applies Cryo for 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

Xiangling's Elemental Burst applies off-field Pyro DMG 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

Xingqiu's Elemental Burst continuously applies Hydro to trigger Freeze with Cryo.

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 a safe environment. Her Skill deals off-field Cryo DMG and boosts 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

This team centers on Gaming's Pyro plunging attacks triggering Melt off Ganyu's off-field Cryo, while Xianyun heals and boosts plunge damage and Layla shields the team.

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

Core Idea

Gaming's Plunging Attacks apply continuous Pyro, setting up Melt with Ganyu's off-field Cryo Burst, while Xianyun enhances Plunging Attack damage and Layla provides a safe shield.

Gaming portrait
Gaming
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS whose Plunging Attacks apply continuous Pyro to trigger Melt reactions.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Elemental Burst provides off-field Cryo application for Melt reactions.

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

Provides a shield for safe play 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

Heals the team and boosts Gaming's Plunging Attack damage.

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