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Genshin Impact Sayu Best Team Guide

Last updated August 20, 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 and support. Top team archetypes include Swirl and Elemental RES compositions. Positions can be adjusted based on your roster.

Sayu Team Summary

#1Team Rating:S

Xiao Sayu Swirl Team

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

Sayu Pyro Swirl Team

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

Sayu Swirl Team #3

Hu Tao
Pyro
Zhongli
Geo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Sayu
Anemo

#1 Xiao Sayu Swirl Team

Tier S

An Anemo-focused team built around Xiao's plunging Burst damage, with Chongyun C2 reducing cooldowns, Zhongli providing shielding and ATK buffs, and Sayu healing and acting as a battery.

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

Core Idea

Xiao's Burst enables massive Anemo plunge AoE; Chongyun C2 lowers Burst cooldown, Sayu provides energy and Anemo Resonance for movement speed and CD reduction, while Zhongli's shield and Tenacity of the Millelith buff keep the team safe and empowered.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Main DPS. Burst enables high-speed Plunge Attacks with wide Anemo AoE.

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+

C2 lowers Skill cooldown for Xiao. Provides off-field Cryo DMG.

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

Provides a strong shield for safe play; Tenacity set buffs 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
SupportAnemoAnemo

Battery for Xiao's Burst; Anemo Resonance boosts movement speed and reduces CD.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate

#2 Sayu Pyro Swirl Team

Tier A

An A-tier team that revolves around Sayu rolling through enemies to trigger Swirl with Xiangling's Pyro application, while Zhongli and Albedo provide shielding, Geo Resonance, and damage buffs.

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

Core Idea

Use Sayu's Skill to continuously trigger Swirl on Pyro-affected enemies, shredding resistance via Viridescent Venerer, while Zhongli's shield and Albedo's Archaic Petra buffs keep the team safe and amplify damage.

Sayu portrait
Sayu
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Main DPS and healer. Her Skill rolls through enemies, spreading Xiangling's Pyro and shredding resistance with Viridescent Venerer.

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

Her Burst provides massive Pyro DMG and consistent application for Swirl.

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

Off-field damage and support. Pairs with Zhongli for Geo Resonance; Archaic Petra boosts team DMG with 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

His shield provides safety, and Tenacity of the Millelith increases the whole team's ATK.

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 Team #3

Tier A

A-tier Vaporize team featuring Hu Tao as the Pyro carry, Xingqiu enabling Hydro, Zhongli providing shields, and Sayu healing and shredding resistances with Anemo.

Hu Tao, Zhongli, Xingqiu, Sayu — Sayu Swirl Team #3. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Zhongli (Support), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Sayu (Support).

Core Idea

Hu Tao's Vaporize damage is enabled by Xingqiu's elemental Burst, while Zhongli's shield and Tenacity buff protect and empower the team, and Sayu's Viridescent Venerer set shreds enemy resistances and heals.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS whose DMG is amplified by Vaporize.

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

Shield provides a safe environment and increases team ATK 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%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Elemental Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies, enabling 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

Elemental Burst heals the team and damages nearby enemies, while Viridescent Venerer shreds enemy resistances.

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?

Xiao Sayu Swirl 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 Xiao Sayu Swirl Team, Sayu Pyro Swirl Team, Sayu Swirl Team #3. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.