Genshin Impact 5th Anniversary Standard 5-Star Character Selection Recommendation

Time flies incredibly fast, and 2025 marks the fifth year Genshin Impact has accompanied all Travelers. One of the most anticipated benefits of the 5th Anniversary Celebration is the standard 5-star character selection. Unlike previous years, the standard wish banner has added the new character Yumemizuki Mizuki, making the selection even more diverse.

Facing these eight characters-Diluc, Keqing, Mona, Qiqi, Jean, Tighnari, Dehya, and Yumemizuki Mizuki-how should different players make the most suitable choice? This article will provide comprehensive reference suggestions for you.

1. Genshin Impact Standard Characters Detailed Analysis

1.1 Tighnari: Dendro DPS

Character Analysis: Tighnari is one of the strongest characters in the current standard pool. He excels in the Aggravate reaction system, and teams featuring him with Yae Miko were once highly regarded as powerful compositions. Tighnari boasts advantages in single-target specialization and smooth rotations, but his area-of-effect (AoE) capability is relatively weak, and mobile gameplay may require some adaptation.

Key Constellations: His 1st Constellation significantly increases his Charged Attack CRIT Rate, while his 6th Constellation reduces Charged Attack charge time and adds extra split arrows, representing a qualitative improvement.

Weapon Recommendations: Hunter's Path (Signature Weapon), The First Great Magic, Skyward Harp

Suitable For: Players lacking a Dendro Main DPS and those wanting to play Aggravate teams, especially those who already have Yae Miko or Nahida.

1.2 Mona: Hydro Support/Damage Buffer

Character Analysis: Mona is a traditional core for "one-shot" or high-damage showcase teams, providing powerful instant damage buffing capabilities. Her strengths lie in her unique Elemental Burst damage amplification mechanism and excellent exploration experience (fast sprinting). However, her Hydro application has certain limitations; she might be replaced by other Hydro characters in the current meta, and her 2nd and 6th Constellations offer almost no significant improvement.

Key Constellations: Her 1st Constellation enhances Hydro-related reaction effects, and her 4th Constellation increases all party members' CRIT Rate against enemies affected by the Omen status.

Weapon Recommendations: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, Skyward Atlas, Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers

Suitable For: Players who enjoy high-damage showcase gameplay and those needing a damage buffer, especially those playing Permafreeze or "one-shot" teams.

1.3 Keqing: Electro DPS

Character Analysis: Keqing's strength significantly improved after the introduction of Dendro reactions, performing well in Aggravate teams. She boasts excellent handling, high mobility, and exploration convenience, but her Constellation upgrades are minor, and her Charged Attack backward movement can sometimes disrupt the damage rhythm.With the development of the Lunar-Charged system, Keqing may have further potential for exploration.

Key Constellations: Her 4th Constellation increases ATK by 25%, and her 6th Constellation only boosts Electro DMG by 6%. There are no particularly key transformative Constellations; her Constellation upgrades are relatively balanced but modest.

Weapon Recommendations: Mistsplitter Reforged, Primordial Jade Cutter, The Black Sword (Battle Pass weapon)

Suitable For: Players who enjoy flexible damage-dealing styles and need an Electro Main DPS, especially those who want to experience Aggravate reactions or the Lunar-Charged system.

1.4 Yumemizuki Mizuki: Anemo DPS

Character Analysis: As a new member of the standard pool, her mechanics are very fresh, and she possesses certain traversal capabilities. Although she is an on-field damage dealer, she actually increases Swirl reaction damage, relies heavily on sub-DPS output, and is a front-line damage buffer. She uses her Elemental Skill to stay on the field, so leveling her Normal Attack is not even necessary. Equip her with the Viridescent Venerer set and stack Elemental Mastery, making her very similar to Kazuha-the only difference is one is front-line, and the other is off-field.

Key Constellations: Her 2nd Constellation increases damage, and her 6th Constellation allows Swirl reactions to critically hit, which is a unique mechanic.

Weapon Recommendations: Sunny Morning Sleep-In, A Thousand Floating Dreams, Wandering Evenstar, Sacrificial Fragments

Suitable For: Players who need an Anemo damage-dealing character. Since she is new, some players might not have her yet, so she can be chosen to obtain one.

1.5 Jean: Versatile Anemo Support

Character Analysis: Jean is a support character who combines healing and Swirl damage and was an important member of early dual-Anemo teams. She has a fall damage mechanic (for entertainment), ample healing, and comprehensive functionality, but nowadays, there are more alternative options for Anemo teams (e.g., Faruzan, Xianyun), and her resistance reduction capability is relatively insufficient. While she is very versatile, she doesn't excel in any particular area.

Key Constellations: Her 2nd Constellation increases ATK SPD and Movement SPD (improving handling), and her 4th Constellation provides Anemo RES reduction within her field.

Weapon Recommendations: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword, Sacrificial Sword

Suitable For: Players who need versatile healing support and enjoy dual-Anemo compositions, especially those looking to enhance their open-world exploration experience.

1.6 Diluc: Pyro DPS

Character Analysis: As a veteran main DPS since the game's launch, Diluc's strength is no longer prominent in the current environment, but he is easy to operate and suitable for beginners. He boasts straightforward output cycles, strong combat feedback, and practical utility in open-world exploration. However, his numerical values have been surpassed by newer main DPS characters. Although all his constellations are damage-increasing, the improvement trend they provide is relatively small.

Key Constellations: His 6th Constellation optimizes the output cycle and increases damage, representing the most significant upgrade.

Weapon Recommendations: Wolf's Gravestone, Serpent Spine (Battle Pass weapon), Prototype Archaic

Suitable For: New players, Diluc enthusiasts, and those in need of a Pyro main DPS.

1.7 Dehya: Pyro Support

Character Analysis: Dehya is a backline Pyro support character with somewhat unique but flawed mechanics. She provides interruption resistance and damage sharing, with decent off-field Pyro application capabilities. However, her mechanics are incomplete (interruption resistance is not fully covered, and there is no healing ability), her Constellation upgrades are limited, and her usability is somewhat awkward.

Key Constellations: Her 2nd Constellation extends the duration of her Elemental Skill, improving the cycling experience. Her 6th Constellation increases CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG.

Weapon Recommendations: Beacon of the Reed Sea (signature weapon), Wolf's Gravestone, Sacrificial Greatsword

Suitable For: Players needing a Pyro support, those who like Dehya's character design, and especially collectors looking to complete their roster.

1.8 Qiqi: Cryo Healer

Character Analysis: Qiqi is a pure healing character with excellent healing capabilities but struggles to find a place in the current environment. Her advantages include extremely high healing (scaling with ATK) and Cryo application. However, her functionality is singular, she suffers from severe energy issues, offers almost no supportive capabilities, and her Constellation upgrades provide low value.

Key Constellations: No key transformative constellations. Her 6th Constellation can revive the entire team but has limited practicality.

Weapon Recommendations: Sacrificial Sword, Favonius Sword, Skyrider Sword

Suitable For: Players urgently needing a healer, Qiqi enthusiasts, and those pursuing a complete character collection.

2. Genshin Impact Standard Character Selection Advice Summary

2.1 New Players (Early Game Exploration)

Priority Choices: Keqing, Diluc, or Tighnari

Reason: These characters provide a good open-world exploration experience, with sufficient damage output for early-game content, and each has unique exploration abilities.

2.2 Meta Players (Abyss-Oriented)

Priority Choices: Tighnari, Keqing, or Mona

Reason: These three characters perform well in current Aggravate teams, one-shot showcase teams, and new Lunar reaction systems (Lunar-Charged, Lunar-Bloom), with relatively high Abyss usage rates.

2.3 Collection-Oriented Players

Priority Choice: Yumemizuki Mizuki or any character you are missing

Reason: New characters have low ownership rates and high collection value; completing the collection is the primary goal for collection-oriented players.

2.4 Constellation-Seeking Players (Strengthening Existing Characters)

Priority Choices: Mona (C1, C4), Jean (C2, C4), Tighnari (C1, C6), Yumemizuki Mizuki (C2, C6)

Reason: These characters' key constellations provide significant improvements, noticeably enhancing gameplay feel or capabilities.

2.5 Appearance-Oriented Players

Priority Choice: Whoever you like

Reason: The strength gap between standard banner characters is not large. Following your heart to choose a character you like will bring the most lasting enjoyment.

Overall, although the strength of standard characters is limited, the 5th Anniversary standard 5-star selection is a rare opportunity that comes only once a year.

Therefore, consider what you need and choose the character you require. Of course, with the 5th Anniversary approaching, don't miss more of our article content and the latest Genshin Impact merchandise on the site!