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Genshin Impact Sayu Best Team Guide

Last updated August 15, 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

This provides the best team info for Sayu, primarily an Anemo Healer. Top teams include Swirl-focused compositions and Elemental RES teams. You can swap Sayu with Barbara or adjust based on your build and roster.

Sayu Team Summary

#1Team Rating:S

Sayu Swirl Team #1

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

Sayu Swirl Team #2

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

Hu Tao Vaporize Sayu Swirl Team

Hu Tao
Pyro
Zhongli
Geo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Sayu
Anemo

#1 Sayu Swirl Team #1

Tier S

Anemo swirl team built around Xiao's plunge attacks, with CD reduction, shielding, and healing from Sayu.

Xiao, Chongyun, Zhongli, Sayu — Sayu Swirl Team #1. Xiao (Main DPS), Chongyun (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support), Sayu (Support).

Core Idea

Xiao's Burst-boosted Plunges are enabled by Chongyun's C2 Skill CD reduction and Anemo Resonance, while Zhongli's shield and Tenacity ATK buff provide safety and damage, and Sayu batteries energy and heals.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Plunge Attack deals wide AOE Anemo DMG. Elemental Burst enables consecutive Plunge Attacks.

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+

Elemental Skill at C2 lowers Xiao's Burst CD. Provides backstage 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

Shield provides a safe environment. Full Tenacity of the Millelith set increases 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%

Sayu portrait
Sayu
SupportAnemoAnemo

Acts as a battery for Xiao's Burst. Triggers Anemo Resonance to increase movement speed and decrease CD.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate

#2 Sayu Swirl Team #2

Tier A

Sayu drives Swirl to spread Pyro from Xiangling's Burst, shredding resistance with Viridescent Venerer while Zhongli and Albedo provide shields and Geo resonance.

Sayu, Xiangling, Albedo, Zhongli — Sayu Swirl Team #2. Sayu (Main DPS), Xiangling (Sub DPS), Albedo (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Sayu's Skill keeps rolling through enemies, constantly triggering Swirl on Pyro applied by Xiangling's Burst, lowering enemy resistances and dealing continuous damage. Zhongli's shield and Albedo's Geo resonance add survivability and bonus damage.

Sayu portrait
Sayu
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Rolls through enemies to spread Pyro and trigger Swirl, reducing resistance via 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

Provides off-field Pyro with Burst, enabling Swirl and dealing heavy damage from Emblem of Severed Fate.

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

Pairs with Zhongli for Geo resonance; Archaic Petra can buff team damage after picking up 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

Provides a safe shield and buffs team ATK with Tenacity of the Millelith, while enabling Geo resonance.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge / DEF%

#3 Hu Tao Vaporize Sayu Swirl Team

Tier A

Hu Tao's Vaporize damage with Xingqiu, shielded by Zhongli and healed by Sayu.

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

Core Idea

This team revolves around Hu Tao's Pyro damage. Xingqiu's Burst applies Hydro continuously, letting Hu Tao trigger Vaporize for massive hits. Zhongli provides a shield and boosts ATK with Tenacity of the Millelith, while Sayu heals and shreds resistance with Viridescent Venerer.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS whose Pyro 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

Provides a shield and boosts 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

Burst applies Hydro continuously to enable 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

Burst heals the team and swirls Anemo for Viridescent Venerer.

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?

Sayu Swirl Team #1 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 Sayu Swirl Team #1, Sayu Swirl Team #2, Hu Tao Vaporize Sayu Swirl Team. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.