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Genshin Impact Shenhe Best Team Guide

Last updated August 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

Best teams for Shenhe, primarily a Cryo Support. Top teams include Freeze, Melt, and Superconduct compositions. Pick the team that matches your available characters.

Shenhe Team Summary

#1Team Rating:SS

Shenhe Permafrost Team

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

Shenhe Permafrost Team #2

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

Shenhe Melt Team

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

Shenhe Superconduct Team

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

Shenhe Permafrost Team #3

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Shenhe
Cryo
Sucrose
Anemo
Barbara
Hydro

#1 Shenhe Permafrost Team

Tier SS

Shenhe supports Ayaka with ATK bonuses and reduces Cryo RES, while Kokomi's Hydro application enables constant Freeze.

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

Core Idea

Ayaka's Burst deals massive Cryo DMG while Freeze locks enemies down. Shenhe's Icy Quills amplify Cryo hits, and Kokomi's off-field Hydro keeps enemies frozen.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals DMG via Burst; Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Kokomi 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 crowd control, DMG buff, and reduces enemies' Elemental RES.

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

Support/Healer. Elemental Skill applies Hydro every 2s and triggers Tenacity of the Millelith(4) for team buff.

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 Freeze team centered on Ganyu's Cryo burst with Shenhe buffing and Kokomi applying Hydro. Venti groups enemies and spreads Hydro to keep them frozen.

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

Core Idea

Ganyu and Shenhe’s Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro attachment from Kokomi to trigger Freezing. Venti’s burst groups enemies and spreads Hydro to maintain the freeze aura.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Deals Cryo burst DMG to trigger Freeze off-field.

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

Boosts Ganyu's ATK 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

Burst groups enemies and swirls Hydro to extend Freeze coverage.

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

Off-field Skill applies Hydro every 2s and procs Tenacity of the Millelith to buff the team.

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

Shenhe supports the team; Ganyu and Shenhe's Cryo DMG is maximized by Melt.

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

Core Idea

Maximize Cryo DMG from Ganyu and Shenhe by using Xiangling's Pyro to trigger Melt, with Bennett providing ATK buff and healing.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals DMG via Burst; Cryo DMG triggers Melt from Xiangling's Pyro.

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

Burst provides high DMG and continuous Pyro application 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

Burst grants huge 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 the aid of Raiden Shogun, Shenhe, and Zhongli.

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

Core Idea

Eula's Physical Burst hits harder thanks to Superconduct shredding Physical RES. Raiden enables the reaction and provides Burst support, while Shenhe and Zhongli add ATK buffs and protection.

Eula portrait
Eula
Main DPSCryoCryo

Elemental Burst is the core, boosted by Superconduct, Raiden's Skill DMG bonus, and 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, on-field DMG during Eula's downtime, and Burst DMG/Energy Recharge support.

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

Boosts ATK 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

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Shield for safety and Tenacity of the Millelith set boosts 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

A permafrost team where Ayaka and Shenhe apply Cryo while Barbara provides Hydro to trigger Freeze. Sucrose groups enemies and shreds Anemo RES.

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

Core Idea

Shenhe buffs Ayaka's Cryo DMG and reduces Cryo RES. Barbara's Skill applies Hydro for sustained Freeze, while Sucrose clusters enemies and lowers elemental RES via Viridescent Venerer.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals DMG via Burst; Cryo reacts with Hydro to 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.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

ATK% / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Sucrose portrait
Sucrose
SupportAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies, applies crowd control, buffs DMG, and shreds Anemo RES with Viridescent Venerer.

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

Elemental Skill heals allies and applies Hydro 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 Team 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 Team, Shenhe Permafrost Team #2, Shenhe Melt Team. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.