After a long time of asking for it, the developers of Genshin Impact have made it a reality. On the occasion of the video game’s fourth anniversary, HoYoverse has decided to give players a five-star character of their choice from among the seven that are available in the permanent banner. A first-class promotional event that will now be repeated on each of the game’s birthdays and that completes the interesting menu of new features in Update 5.0. However, this addition can also generate doubts about which unit we should choose . Don’t worry, we are here to solve them.
The best free five-star characters in Genshin Impact
If we’re talking about character potential alone, the possible choices in Genshin Impact’s anniversary event come down to three: Tignari, Mona, and Jean . The ultimate answer, however, depends entirely on your account status and what you’re looking to play.
- Tignari : He is a Dendro character who uses a bow to attack and relies on charged attacks. His role is to be the main damage provider of the team and spend a lot of time as an active unit. All of his constellations are good. He is the best option, but if you already have too many heroes that do this role, he may not be good for you. You can also ‘pass him’ if you plan on getting Kinich, who comes out in Phase 2 of this same update.
- Mona : She is a Hydro character that uses the catalyst to attack. Her role is to act as a support by increasing the statistics of her teammates and, although she is not the best in any team, she is a fantastic second or third option for all those who need aquatic support. She is especially recommended if you have not gotten Furina or are just starting with your account, since she makes exploration very comfortable. Both her C1 and C4 are fantastic.
- Jean : She is an Anemo character who uses a sword to attack. Her role is to act as a support, focusing on restoring her teammates’ health. It can be said that she is good in general terms and helps a lot when starting out in the game. She also has good combinations with Furina. Her C2 is very good and her C4, although it is only used in teams where the ‘carry’ is also an Anemo character, is even better.
The main reason to choose any of the other four characters is their design or skill kit , but I want to remind you that that is as good a way to decide as any other. Genhsin Impact is a game in which there are no particularly complicated challenges and which we can complete by playing with our favorites. Do you like Keqing, Diluc, Dehya or Qiqi? Well, you can go for them without fear, always being aware of their limitations and what role they can fulfill.
- Keqing : She is an Electro character who uses her sword to attack and performs the DPS function. She offers the possibility of playing very dynamic teams since her ultimate has a very short cooldown. She combines very well with Dendro teams.
- Diluc : He is a Pyro character who uses his greatsword to attack and performs the DPS function. The cooldown of his ultimate is the lowest in the game and makes him adaptable to any team.
- Dehya : She is a Pyro character who uses a greatsword and can perform both carry and support functions. This versatility is not exactly a positive thing, because she has the problem of being a free verse within Genshin Impact that does not adapt well to any team. Her C2 makes her much more useful, but it is not worth it.
- Qiqi : A sword-wielding Cyro character who serves as a support. He relies on healing the team and that is what saves him. He is considered the worst character in the game in his category, but since he is a healer, there is always room for him.
One last note on which character to choose
As a general tip, it’s best to prioritize characters over constellations . Genshin Impact is a constantly changing game where tier lists can change overnight. In a future patch, they may release a patch that, for whatever reason, makes a certain unit one of the best in the game. This will also help you have more ability to vary the team on your account and make the game more fun. Again, same disclaimer: if you want to pick your favorite character and upgrade their constellations, that’s fine, but do so knowing exactly what you’re doing. Even in a game, information is power.