Tier S
- Ayaka
This character rank in Tier S thanks to her unmatched Cryo infusion on her dash and normal attacks, enabling consistent Freeze reactions, her devastatingly powerful burst that offers sustained Cryo damage, and her incredible flexibility to thrive as either a primary DPS or potent sub-DPS within a wide variety of team compositions.
Tier A
- Wriothesley
- Ganyu
Wriothesley and Ganyu secure Tier A positions in the Genshin Impact Cryo Characters Tier List 4.5 due to their strong Cryo damage capabilities and consistent elemental application, enabling powerful Freeze or Melt reactions in diverse team compositions, though they may lack the raw power or transformative support of S-tier Cryo characters.
Tier B
- Shenhe
- Charlotte
- Eula
- Qiqi
These characters rank in Tier B due to limitations in their Cryo application or overall team utility. While Shenhe offers valuable Cryo damage buffs, her support is most effective in specific team compositions. Charlotte's kit is unknown, but for Cryo support, consistent Cryo application would be key. Eula excels at physical damage but requires specific team setups to function optimally. Qiqi, while providing healing, has limited Cryo application and support capabilities compared to other Cryo characters.
Tier C
- Mika
- Rosaria
- Layla
- Diona
- Freminet
These characters rank in Tier C due to their underwhelming Cryo damage output compared to higher-tier characters, or a lack of unique utility that sets them apart. While some may offer healing or support capabilities, these may be outclassed by other characters.
Tier D
- Aloy
- Kaeya
- Chongyun
Aloy: Her Cryo abilities are clunky and inconsistent, making her less effective for Cryo reactions. Kaeya: He provides some Cryo support, but his damage is low, and he doesn't offer the same strong support as better Cryo characters. Chongyun: His Cryo skill can disrupt teams focused on physical damage, and he doesn't apply Cryo often enough to be reliable.