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Genshin Impact Layla Best Team Guide

Last updated March 30, 2026. Looking for the best Layla teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Layla

This page provides the best Layla Team information. Layla will be Support/Shield in most of the situation, primarily a Support. Top teams include Permafrost and Melt comps. Team positions can be adjusted based on your roster.

Layla Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Layla Permafrost Team 1

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Shenhe
Cryo
Xingqiu
Hydro
Layla
Cryo
#2 Team Rating:SS

Layla Melt & Vaporize Team #1

Yoimiya
Pyro
Yelan
Hydro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Layla
Cryo
#3 Team Rating:SS

Layla Melting Team #1

Ganyu
Cryo
Xiangling
Pyro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Layla
Cryo
#4 Team Rating:SS

Layla Melting Team #2

Gaming
Pyro
Ganyu
Cryo
Layla
Cryo
Xianyun
Anemo

#1 Layla Permafrost Team 1

Tier SS

Permafrost Freeze team built around Ayaka as the main damage dealer, with Shenhe amplifying Cryo damage, Xingqiu applying consistent Hydro for Freeze, and Layla providing shielding plus off-field Cryo support.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ayaka deals damage primarily through her Elemental Burst. Her Cryo DMG reacts with Xingqiu's Hydro application 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

Shenhe provides ATK bonus to Ayaka and reduces enemy Cryo RES, increasing overall Freeze team damage.

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

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Xingqiu's Elemental Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies, enabling Freeze reactions with Ayaka, Shenhe, and Layla's Cryo attacks.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Layla portrait
Layla
SupportCryoCryo

Layla provides a strong shield for team safety, off-field Cryo damage, and increases teammates' Normal Attack damage.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

#2 Layla Melt & Vaporize Team #1

Tier SS

Layla is the team’s Support, enabling Freeze with Hydro application and helping trigger Melt/Vaporize reactions alongside Yoimiya.
This team centers on Yoimiya’s Pyro damage, amplified by reaction damage from Yelan and Xingqiu, while Layla provides shielding and off-field Cryo application for safety and additional reaction setup.

Yoimiya portrait
Yoimiya
Main DPSPyroPyro

Yoimiya is the main DPS. Her damage is amplified by Melt and Vaporize reactions in this team.

Artifacts

Shimenawa's ReminiscenceShimenawa's Reminiscence

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Yelan provides continuous off-field Hydro application to react with Layla’s Cryo for Freeze and Yoimiya’s Pyro for Vaporize.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Xingqiu’s Elemental Burst applies Hydro continuously, enabling Freeze with Layla’s Cryo and Vaporize with Yoimiya’s Pyro.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Layla portrait
Layla
SupportCryoCryo

Layla provides a strong shield for the team and off-field Cryo damage. She also increases teammates’ Normal Attack damage.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

#3 Layla Melting Team #1

Tier SS

Layla is a Support in the team. Ganyu provides Cryo attachments to trigger Melting.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu’s Charged Attack deals high DMG and provides Cryo attachment for triggering Melting at backstage.

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 amount of Pyro DMG at backstage for triggering Melting.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Xingqiu’s Elemental Burst can attach Hydro element to enemies continuously, and so react with Ganyu and Layla’s Cryo DMG to trigger Freezing.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Layla portrait
Layla
SupportCryoCryo

Layla’s shield provides safe environment for team members. Layla provides certain amount of Cryo DMG off-field and increases DMG of Ganyu’ Charged Attack DMG.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

#4 Layla Melting Team #2

Tier SS

Xianyun is a Support/Healer in the team. Ganyu provides Cryo attachments to trigger Melting.
This team centers around Gaming’s Plunging Attacks to continuously apply Pyro for Melt reactions.

Gaming portrait
Gaming
Main DPSPyroPyro

Gaming is the main DPS of the team. His Plunging Attack can provide continuous Pyro application to trigger Melting.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu’s Elemental Burst can provide Cryo application for triggering Melt reactions from off-field.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Layla portrait
Layla
SupportCryoCryo

Layla’s shield provides a safe environment for team members. She also provides a certain amount of off-field Cryo damage.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Xianyun portrait
Xianyun
SupportAnemoAnemo

Xianyun provides healing to the team and boosts Gaming’s Plunging Attack damage.

Artifacts

Song of Days PastSong of Days Past

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Layla Teams FAQ

What is the best Layla team in Genshin Impact?

Layla Permafrost Team 1 is one of the strongest Layla teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

What are good Layla teams without premium weapons?

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

Which teammates are best with Layla?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Layla Permafrost Team 1, Layla Melt & Vaporize Team #1, Layla Melting Team #1. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.