In a game where you have 4 character slots to fill and a gigantic open world of uncertainties, you’re going to need some handy members to fill in for your needs. This is where utility characters come in. These teammates provide value both in and out of combat in different ways, which helps ease our troubles in Teyvat in more ways than one.
Read along to find out the best utility characters in the game so far (Patch 4.0). Take note that by “best” we mean to evaluate the character in terms of the overall value provided in a team. Also keep in mind that these characters are judged at C0 for a level playing field.
7. Venti
The first 5-star banner hero still packs a punch
We’re starting off this list with a powerful unit right away. With the wind guiding you, how can anything go wrong? The God of Freedom is definitely one of the best units to provide utility in the game.
Analysis
Venti is well known in the game for being able to create wind currents that you can fly up on. This in itself already provides great value, as these currents help with rough terrain or scaling walls. His next point of value is in his burst, which is arguably one of the best crowd control attacks into the game. Having a black hole suck all your enemies in one place just makes everything easier.
Why Venti Is Great For Utility:
- Summons a wind current to solve all your problems.
- He can shred resistance when equipped with the Viridescent Venerer Set.
- Can take down enemy camps with a single cast of his burst.
- Can be paired with another anemo unit for amazing anemo resonance.
6. Raiden Shogun
Fear her blade
The God of Electro is a powerful being. She is by far one of the most seasoned combatants among the Archons, and we see that she does not take defeat lightly. Despite being an amazing warrior, she also provides a lot of utility for her team.
Analysis
Raiden’s elemental skill provides electro-application off-field. It triggers every time an enemy gets damaged, which saves you a lot of trouble. Her elemental burst deals a ton of damage, but what makes it great for utility is that it regenerates energy for the entire party. With that, you can guarantee that rotations would be quicker, and energy won’t be much of a problem with her on the team.
Why Raiden Shogun Is Great For Utility:
- Instantly regenerate energy for your entire team.
- One-shot enemies with your godly burst.
- Apply consistent electro off-field.
5. Yelan
One shot is all this marksman needs
This next character provides two major benefits: damage and distance. She graces the field with cunning agility but isn’t selfish, as she also gives huge value to her team.
Analysis
Yelan is a bow user that specializes in hydro application and off-field damage. Her skill lets her run around with great speed, covering a great distance in a short amount of time. Her burst provides some of the best off-field attacks in the game, with shots of water coming out every time a unit does a normal attack.
Why Yelan Is Great For Utility:
- Special charged shots can make barrel shooting challenges a breeze.
- Her burst deals a lot of damage when built well.
- Skill has amazing speed and a decent duration.
- Stamina can be recovered while running in her skill mode.
4. Sayu
Characters with companions are the most interesting
When it comes to utility, this character proves that size is no factor. She may be sleepy, but she never dozes off in a fight. This little ninja beats most 5-star characters on our list, and we’ll tell you why.
Analysis
Sayu is hands-down the best character for exploration in any region. Her skill has her rolling all around for a good duration, covering so much ground with little effort. This is also partnered with the fact that she can swirl, shred resistances, and heal your party.
A whole lot of value in just one slot!
Why Sayu Is Great For Utility:
- Elemental skill covers so much ground as you literally turn into a wheel.
- Burts can heal and damage enemies.
- Can shred resistance when equipped with the Viridescent Venerer Set.
- Her passive helps you catch crystal flies.
- You can absorb cryo with her skill to traverse bodies of water.
3. Bennett
Success comes to those who work for it
This guy is hard to keep off any ranking list, and for good reasons too. Up until this patch, no 4-star character has been as good or valuable as this unit. His value is more in combat and healing, but the value is so good that he got our top 3 spot.
Analysis
Bennett has one of the most OP bursts in the game. He summons a giant ring that can buff your units with up to more than 1000 ATK, and it also provides an unreal level of healing that can almost guarantee that nobody falls in your squad.
His value is also in the fact that he doesn’t need to be built in any specific or complicated way. You can choose to just give him ER, a good base ATK, and then you’re all set.
The next time you go out adventuring, you better make sure you have this guy watching your back!
Why Bennett Is Great For Utility:
- Arguably the best 4-star character in the game right now.
- Generally easy to build .
- He can easily set up high-damage reactions with his skill.
- Achieve crazy damage numbers because of his ATK buff.
- Tank almost any fight while inside his healing radius.
2. Zhongli
All the might of geo within one man
The God of Contracts does not disappoint, as he takes the second spot on our list. His utility is plentiful, and generally, just having him on your team makes the game a lot easier. He was released early on in the game, but he still has the best shield in the game.
Analysis
Zhongli provides so much for any team. His shield almost ensures immortality, and there is also no downtime if it doesn’t get destroyed. His burst drops a huge meteor on opponents that would petrify them afterwards, giving you time to adjust and rotate. In the open world, it’s also a big help that he can raise tall climbable pillars to better access terrain.
Why Zhongli Is Great For Utility:
- Ignore dodging forever with his near-unbreakable shield.
- Drop meteors on your opponents that also petrify them.
- Raise pillars to help you climb.
- Crack ores with a single hold of your skill.
1. Kazuha
Swift as the wind
Taking the top spot in our list is the samurai with wind beneath his feet. Generally one of the most sought-after characters in the game. He’s not known for being a super-powered DPS, but his value lies in how he boosts his team, along with the additional perks that come along with his unique kit.
Analysis
Kazuha was the first ever 5-star character released from Inazuma. Back then, gamers didn’t really appreciate his true value. A mistake that we would come to regret, as over time, Kazuha had proven to be one of the best characters in the game, rivaling even the value of the Anemo Archon himself.
His kit has some of the best crowd control and swirl effects in the game. He passively boosts the EM of his team while also shredding enemy resistances when equipped with the Viridescent Venerer Set. Last but not least, the guy is amazing when it comes to traveling the open world because of his double-jump ability!
Why Kazuha Is Great For Utility:
- His crowd control abilities are highly reliable and one of the best in the game.
- His skill is like a double jump that helps when traveling the open world.
- He can shred resistance when equipped with the Viridescent Venerer Set.
- Buff the EM of your entire party.
- Makes use of low cooldowns and large AoE attacks.
