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Genshin Impact Zhongli Best Team Guide

Last updated August 24, 2026. Looking for the best Zhongli teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Zhongli

Best teams for Zhongli, primarily a Geo Shield/Support. Top team archetypes include Catalyze, Vaporize, and Freeze, with Physical as another solid option. Teams are highly flexible—choose based on the characters you already have.

Zhongli Team Summary

#1Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Catalyze Team

Keqing
Electro
Fischl
Electro
Traveler (Dendro)
Dendro
Zhongli
Geo
#2Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Xiao Core Team

Xiao
Anemo
Jean
Anemo
Albedo
Geo
Zhongli
Geo
#3Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Vaporize Team

Hu Tao
Pyro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Zhongli
Geo
#4Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Permafrost Team #1

Ganyu
Cryo
Mona
Hydro
Venti
Anemo
Zhongli
Geo
#5Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Permafrost Team

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Mona
Hydro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Zhongli
Geo
#6Team Rating:S

Zhongli Vaporize Team

Eula
Cryo
Fischl
Electro
Chongyun
C2
Cryo
Zhongli
Geo
#7Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Melt Team

Ganyu
Cryo
Xiangling
Pyro
Bennett
Pyro
Zhongli
Geo

#1 Zhongli Catalyze Team

Tier SS

SS-tier Catalyze team centered on Keqing, with Fischl and Traveler (Dendro) enabling Electro-Dendro reactions, and Zhongli providing shields and Dendro RES shred.

Keqing, Fischl, Traveler (Dendro), Zhongli — Zhongli Catalyze Team. Keqing (Main DPS), Fischl (Sub DPS), Traveler (Dendro) (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Use Catalyze to amplify Keqing's Electro DMG. Fischl applies off-field Electro, Traveler (Dendro) applies Dendro, and Zhongli shields while shredding Dendro RES with Deepwood Memories.

Keqing portrait
Keqing
Main DPSElectroElectro

Multi-stage attacks trigger Catalyze. With Fischl, Electro Resonance speeds up Traveler (Dendro)'s Burst.

Artifacts

Thundering FuryThundering FuryWanderer's TroupeWanderer's Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Electro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Fischl portrait
Fischl
Sub DPSElectroElectro

Off-field Electro from Elemental Skill enables Catalyze. C6 is a major power spike.

Artifacts

Thundering FuryThundering Fury

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Traveler (Dendro) portrait
Traveler (Dendro)
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Off-field Dendro DMG and Catalyze enabler. Burst uptime boosted by Electro Resonance.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Dendro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Shield provides safety. Deepwood Memories shreds Dendro RES on Elemental DMG, even off-field.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#2 Zhongli Xiao Core Team

Tier SS

An SS-tier team where Zhongli's shield and Geo Resonance support Xiao's Burst plunges. Jean heals and batteries Xiao, while Albedo adds off-field DMG.

Xiao, Jean, Albedo, Zhongli — Zhongli Xiao Core Team. Xiao (Main DPS), Jean (Support), Albedo (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Zhongli's shield protects Xiao during Burst plunges, and Tenacity of the Millelith boosts the team's ATK. Jean batteries Xiao's Burst, while Albedo triggers Geo Resonance and deals off-field DMG.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao's Elemental Burst enables consecutive Plunge Attacks that deal wide AOE Anemo DMG.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent VenererGladiator's FinaleGladiator's Finale

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Jean portrait
Jean
SupportAnemoAnemo

Jean heals the team and acts as a battery for Xiao's Burst. At C4, she lowers enemy Anemo RES.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Albedo portrait
Albedo
Sub DPSGeoGeo

Pairs with Zhongli for Geo Resonance. His Skill DMG is maximized by Husk of Opulent Dreams (4).

Artifacts

Husk of Opulent DreamsHusk of Opulent Dreams

Main Stats

  • Sands DEF%
  • Goblet Geo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / DEF / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

His shield provides a safe environment for Xiao, 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

#3 Zhongli Vaporize Team

Tier SS

Hu Tao's Pyro DMG is amplified by Vaporize, with Zhongli providing shields and Kazuha buffing DMG.

Hu Tao, Xingqiu, Kaedehara Kazuha, Zhongli — Zhongli Vaporize Team. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Xingqiu's Burst applies Hydro continuously, letting Hu Tao trigger Vaporize for massive hits. Kazuha groups enemies, buffs DMG, and reduces Elemental RES, while Zhongli's shield and Tenacity buff keep the team safe and boosted.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main damage dealer; her Pyro attacks trigger Vaporize for amplified DMG.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands HP% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

His Burst continuously applies Hydro, enabling Vaporize for Hu Tao.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies, provides crowd control and DMG buffs, and reduces enemy 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%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

His shield protects the team and Tenacity of the Millelith buffs ATK.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#4 Zhongli Permafrost Team #1

Tier SS

A Freeze team built around Ganyu's Cryo damage, Mona's Hydro application, Venti's grouping, and Zhongli's shield.

Ganyu, Mona, Venti, Zhongli — Zhongli Permafrost Team #1. Ganyu (Main DPS), Mona (Support), Venti (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Zhongli's shield provides a safe environment for Ganyu to charge-shot while Venti groups enemies and spreads Mona's Hydro, enabling consistent Freeze and high damage uptime.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Charged shots and Burst deal massive Cryo DMG; Freeze from Mona keeps enemies locked down.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse ObligeBlizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Mona portrait
Mona
SupportHydroHydro

Applies Hydro with Skill and Burst; Burst provides DMG bonus and enables Freeze.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

Venti portrait
Venti
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies and spreads Hydro with Burst, setting up multi-target Freeze.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Provides a strong shield for safe aiming and triggers Tenacity of the Millelith to boost team ATK.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#5 Zhongli Permafrost Team

Tier SS

Zhongli is a Shield/Support in the team. Ayaka's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro attachment from Mona to trigger Freeze.

Kamisato Ayaka, Mona, Kaedehara Kazuha, Zhongli — Zhongli Permafrost Team. Kamisato Ayaka (Main DPS), Mona (Support), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Ayaka's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Mona to trigger Freeze. Kazuha groups enemies, provides crowd control, DMG buffs, and reduces elemental resistance. Zhongli's shield offers a safe environment and boosts the team's ATK with Tenacity of the Millelith.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals DMG by her Elemental Burst, and her Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro attachment from Mona 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

Mona portrait
Mona
SupportHydroHydro

Her Elemental Burst can provide DMG increase, and she attaches Hydro element to enemies with aid of Kazuha.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Can assist the team by grouping enemies together, applying crowd control, provide DMG buff to teammates and reduce Elemental Resistance 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%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

His shield provides safe environment for team members, and increase ATK of whole team by using full set of 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

#6 Zhongli Vaporize Team

Tier S

Eula's Burst is the core nuke, amplified by Superconduct from Fischl and Chongyun, while Zhongli's shield and Tenacity of the Millelith buff keep the team safe and strong.

Eula, Fischl, Chongyun, Zhongli — Zhongli Vaporize Team. Eula (Main DPS), Fischl (Sub DPS), Chongyun (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Superconduct reduces Physical RES to boost Eula's Physical DMG, while Zhongli provides shielding and ATK buffs via Tenacity of the Millelith.

Eula portrait
Eula
Main DPSCryoCryo

Eula's Burst is the core nuke, amplified by Superconduct and Zhongli's ATK buffs.

Artifacts

Pale FlamePale Flame

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Fischl portrait
Fischl
Sub DPSElectroElectro

Fischl's Skill deals continuous Electro DMG off-field, enabling Superconduct with Eula's Cryo attacks.

Artifacts

Thundering FuryThundering Fury

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Chongyun portrait
Chongyun
Sub DPSCryoCryoConstellation num+

Chongyun's Skill at C2 lowers Eula's Burst CD, and he adds off-field Cryo DMG.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard StrayerNoblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli's shield provides safety, and his Tenacity of the Millelith set buffs 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

#7 Zhongli Melt Team

Tier SS

Zhongli shields and buffs the team while Ganyu applies Cryo to enable Melt reactions from Xiangling's powerful off-field Elemental Burst.

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

Core Idea

Ganyu provides consistent Cryo application, allowing Xiangling's Elemental Burst to trigger Melt repeatedly. Zhongli's shield and Bennett's Elemental Burst ATK buff keep the team safe and amplify overall damage.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu's Charged Attack deals high DMG and provides Cryo attachment for triggering Melt reactions.

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 provides huge off-field DMG and pairs with Cryo to trigger 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

Bennett's Elemental Burst provides a huge ATK buff and healing to all members.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli's 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

Zhongli Teams FAQ

What is the best Zhongli team in Genshin Impact?

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

What are good Zhongli teams without premium weapons?

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

Which teammates are best with Zhongli?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Zhongli Catalyze Team, Zhongli Xiao Core Team, Zhongli Vaporize Team. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.