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Genshin Impact Shenhe Best Team Guide

Last updated August 15, 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

This page provides the best team information for Shenhe, primarily a Cryo Support. Top teams include Permafrost, Superconduct, and Melt archetypes. You can choose your own best composition based on your build and 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 Freeze

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

Ayaka Shenhe Permafrost

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Shenhe
Cryo
Sucrose
Anemo
Barbara
Hydro

#1 Shenhe Permafrost Team

Tier SS

SS-tier Permafrost team: Ayaka and Shenhe's Cryo DMG triggers Freeze with Kokomi's Hydro, while Kazuha groups enemies and shreds resistances.

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 enemies are Frozen; Shenhe boosts Ayaka's ATK and lowers Cryo RES, and Kazuha provides grouping and DMG buffs.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Burst is primary DMG; Cryo application enables 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

Boosts Ayaka'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

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies, applies crowd control, provides DMG buff, and reduces 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

Heals and applies Hydro every 2s via Skill; procs Tenacity of the Millelith for ATK 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 Freeze

Tier SS

SS-tier Freeze team where Shenhe amplifies Ganyu's Cryo output while Kokomi maintains a Hydro aura and Venti groups enemies.

Ganyu, Shenhe, Venti, Sangonomiya Kokomi — Shenhe Permafrost Freeze. Ganyu (Sub DPS), Shenhe (Sub DPS), Venti (Sub DPS), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Support).

Core Idea

Shenhe boosts Ganyu's Cryo damage while Kokomi applies persistent Hydro to trigger constant Freeze. Venti groups enemies and spreads Hydro for maximum area denial.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Deals DMG via Elemental Burst; Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Kokomi to trigger Freeze.

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

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

ATK% / Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Venti portrait
Venti
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Elemental Burst groups enemies and applies crowd control; helps spread Hydro from Kokomi to nearby enemies.

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

Support/Healer; Elemental Skill triggers Hydro every 2s, each hit procs Tenacity of the Millelith(4).

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 is a Support in the team. Ganyu and Shenhe’s Cryo DMG are maximized by Melt.

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

Core Idea

Ganyu’s Cryo and Shenhe’s Cryo DMG trigger Melt from Xiangling’s Pyro, while Bennett buffs ATK and heals.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Deals Cryo DMG via Elemental Burst, triggering Melt.

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

Buffs Ganyu’s Cryo DMG and reduces 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

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Applies continuous Pyro via Elemental Burst 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

Boosts ATK and heals via Elemental Burst.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#4 Shenhe Superconduct Team

Tier SS

Shenhe is a Support in the team. Eula's Elemental Burst is maximized by Superconduct and aid of teammates.

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

Core Idea

Trigger Superconduct to shred Physical RES and boost Eula's Burst damage. Raiden Shogun provides Electro application and Energy Recharge, while Shenhe and Zhongli buff ATK and shield the team.

Eula portrait
Eula
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main DPS. Her Elemental Burst is the core of the team, boosted by Superconduct, Raiden's Skill, 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

Sub DPS/Support. Provides Electro for Superconduct, boosts Burst DMG via Skill, and regenerates energy for the team with her Burst.

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
SupportCryoCryo

Provides ATK Bonus to Eula 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

His shield provides a safe environment, 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%

#5 Ayaka Shenhe Permafrost

Tier S

A Freezing team built around Ayaka's Burst, with Shenhe buffing ATK and shredding Cryo RES; Barbara provides healing and Hydro aura while Sucrose groups and shreds RES with VV.

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

Core Idea

Set up Freezing with Barbara's Hydro and Sucrose's Anemo swirl, then unleash Ayaka's Cryo Burst boosted by Shenhe's ATK buff and RES shred.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Burst-focused DPS; Cryo DMG triggers Freezing with Hydro.

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

Boosts Ayaka's ATK and lowers Cryo RES of foes.

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, provides DMG buff, and shreds Elemental RES via 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

Heals the team and applies Hydro on enemies to sustain Freezing.

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 Freeze, Shenhe Melt Team. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.