Tier S+
- Neuvillette
- Alhaitham
- Hu Tao
- Raiden Shogun
- Navia
- Lyney
These characters dominate the S+ tier of Genshin Impact's 4.5 Main DPS Tier List by consistently dishing out extraordinary levels of damage, excelling at triggering potent elemental reactions that significantly amplify their output, and boasting the ability to maintain a relentless offensive presence as the primary damage dealers for their teams, enabling them to decimate even the most formidable opponents with remarkable efficiency.
Tier S
- Ayaka
- Gaming
- Ayato
- Tartaglia
- Wriothesley
- Tighnari
- Diluc
- Ganyu
These characters are the second-best DPS that remain exceptional Tier S main DPS choices, offering immense damage potential, the ability to trigger powerful elemental reactions for devastating combos, and the consistent DPS output needed to anchor a team's offense and conquer the most challenging content in the game.
Tier A
- Xiao
- Wanderer
- Arataki Itto
- Yoimiya
- Cyno
- Keqing
- Noelle
- Eula
These characters rank in Tier S While they may not reach the absolute peak damage numbers of S+ or S tier characters, Tier A DPS options can still deliver significant damage, trigger impactful elemental reactions, and provide a consistent stream of DPS, making them valuable carries who can lead teams to victory in various challenging encounters.
Tier B
- Yanfei
- Shikanoin Heizou
- Klee
- Kaveh
- Ningguang
- Kokomi
- Nilou
- Freminet
These characters rank in Tier B in the Genshin Impact 4.5 Main DPS Tier List as they exhibit decent damage output and potential for triggering useful elemental reactions, but may be held back by limitations in scaling, clunkier playstyles, or a stronger focus on support capabilities compared to higher-tiered main DPS options.
Tier C
- Razor
- Fishchl
- Kaeya
These characters rank in Tier C due to limitations in their damage scaling, less consistent or impactful elemental reactions compared to higher-tier characters, or a lack of compelling strengths that would elevate them as primary damage dealers.
Tier D
- Dehya
- Rosaria
- Xinyan
- Beidou
- Chongyun
- Aloy
These characters is the last rank Tier D in Genshin Impact's 4.5 Main DPS Tier List due to limitations in their damage potential, difficulties triggering highly impactful elemental reactions, or a lack of consistent DPS output compared to higher-tier alternatives.