Electro Characters in Genshin Impact [Rank, Tier & More]

Among many, the most fantastic fact about Genshin Impact is the vigorous element system. It affects the entire game’s combat, character archetypes, exploration, etc.

There are seven elements — Anemo, Cyro, Electro, Dendro, Geo, Hydro, and Pyro. Among these 7 elements, Electro might be the overpowered one. And all the Electro characters can summon devastating lightning attacks.

To know the major factors & everything about the 12 Electro characters in Genshin Impact, keep reading.

What is Electro Character?

Amidst all the element-based characters in Genshin Impact, Electro characters are all about energy. There are a total of 12 Electro characters with complex strategies. The main Archon of Electro is Beelzebul, also known as Raiden Shogun, who rules the city of Inazuma.

However, it’s a bit difficult to apply Electro status to your own characters outside the combat. But you can impose Electro damage by lightning hit during thunderstorms.

All the Electro users can create powerful Elemental Reactions, which have the capability to eliminate enemy waves within a moment. These electrifying characters can vanish any enemies when they perform combined attacks with Hydro and Cryo allies.

Combined with over particles, Electro can strike with outstanding reactions such as Superconduct, Overloaded, Electro-Charged, Quicken, Aggravate, or Hyperbloom.

List of Every Electro Character in Genshin Impact

There are a total of twelve playable Electro characters in Genshin Impact, including an upcoming one. All these characters are rated with 5 & 4 stars and classified into several ranks. The top rank is SS, and the low level is the D rank.

Here is the list of all Electro characters in Genshin Impact with respect to their Rarity, Weapon, and Rank:

Upcoming Electro Character: Clorinde

Now it’s time to dive deeper into these Electro characters.

1. Raiden Shogun

Raiden Shogun is a 5-star electro Poleram chShe is also known as Ei and Inazuma’s recent Electro Archon. Also, a 5-star Electro Polearm character in this Genshin Impact game. Raiden holds the SS rank, and her main element is Electro. She can do massive damage to the enemies through her Elemental Skill–Transcendence: Baleful Omen.

However, Raiden can summon mega lighting strikes through her Elemental Burst called Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu. With her Elemental Burst, she can regenerate energy for the team or the partners.

Rarity: 5-Star
Rank: SS
Weapon: Polearm
Bonus Stat: Electro DMG Bonus

Strengths:

• Can attack the enemy with high active & passive Electro DMG.
• Recharge Energy at a high rate.
• Maximize the team’s Elemental Burst DMG.

Weaknesses:

• Can’t cook food.

2. Fischl

She is a 4-star Electro character in Genshin Impact who wields a bow and is also known as the Prinzessin der Verurteilung. Fischl can attack from a long-range and has vast control over Electro elements. Among all the other Electro characters, she is close to Raiden Shogun in terms of power.

This versatile character can be used as a main DPS, Sub-DPS, or support character. Her Element Skill is Nightrider & Element Burst is Midnight Phantasmagoria. Fischl’s companion crow, like Oz, assists her in the battleground and attacks enemies with Electro damage.

Rarity: 4-Star
Rank: S
Weapon: Bow
Bonus Stat: ATK%

Strengths:

• Deals Deadly Electro damage with a combination of Aqua Simulacra or the Stringless.
• Deliver multiple Electro Energy Particles.
• Applies non-stop Electro & Elemental reactions.

Weaknesses:

• Need several constellations for excellent utility.

3. Yae Miko

Yae Miko is a five-star Electro character in Genshin Impact and a Shrine Maiden of the Grand Narukami Shrine in Inazuma. Her face is familiar to the people of Inazuma.

Yae is a calm, intelligent woman who can plan faster than enemies. Her powerful Electro attacks can cause significant damage to the enemies. In the Genshin Impact story, she holds a big part alongside Raiden. She can apply Electro within the blink of an eye and charge allies’ energy.

Rarity: 5-Star
Rank: S
Weapon: Catalyst
Bonus Stat: Crit Rate

Strengths:

• Can dodge enemy attacks with Elemental Skill.
• Wide-range attack with Elemental Skill.
• Elemental Burst causes high AoE Electro DMG.

Weaknesses:

• Elemental Burst costs high energy.
• Low damage attack.
• Not possible to place three turrets in Co-OP.

4. Kujou Sara

Kojou Sara is a 4-star electro character, and her primary weapon is Bow. She is the leader of the Tenryou commission and fights side by side with the Raiden Shogun. Kujou causes massive AoE Electro damage to the enemies. Due to her ability, she is the perfect supporting character for any team.

She can increase your attack and bring down the enemy with her mighty Elemental burst and Subjugation: Koukou Sentou.

Rarity: 4-Star
Rank: S
Weapon: Bow
Bonus Stat: ATK%

Strengths:

• Can attack with an arrow from a long range.
• Best for applying Electro elements.
• Can recharge energy for the team.

Weaknesses:

• Automatic buff is not available at C2.
• Support abilities are low.

5. Kuki Shinobu

Kuki is the Deputy Leader of the Arataki Gang. She is a sword user and holds four stars. She is one of the versatile characters in the game. You can count on her Electro abilities if you want to deal with wide AoE ranges.

As a former shrine maiden, Kuki Shinobu can keep her allies alive with extraordinary supportive abilities. Moreover, you’ll be astounded by the animation and damage she can cause with her quick sword attack combined with Elemental Charge.

Rarity: 4-Star
Rank: S
Weapon: Sword
Bonus Stat: HP%

Strengths:

• Continuous Electro DMG in the off-field.
• Hyperbloom teams can utilize her Elemental Skill.
• Efficient healing ability.

Weaknesses:

• Particles generate low energy.
• Continuous charging of Elemental Skill costs more health.

6. Beidou

Don’t underestimate Baidou for her 4-star status because she might cause some serious damage to the enemy fleet. She is the captain of the Crux Fleet based in Liyue, who wields Claymore. And that fleet consists of sailors & pirates.

Apart from her fierce personality, she is a loyal friend who knows how to protect and care. She can counterattack enemies with the Elemental skill Tidecaller and summon lightning strikes through her Elemental Burst–Stormbreaker.

Beidou is well-known in Genshin Impact for her leadership quality and is the best fit for any team.

Rarity: 4-Star
Rank: A
Weapon: Claymore
Bonus Stat: Electro DMG Bonus

Strengths:

• Perfect counterattack will deal with high Electro DMG.
• Elemental Burst causes off-field High Electro DMG.

Weaknesses:

• Elemental Burst costs High energy.
• Need perfect timing to get the most out of the Elemental Skill.

7. Keqing

Keqing is the most worthy Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing. Yuheng is the human organization that oversees the city’s civil affairs. Keqing always looks forward to improving Liyue. Besides being a Yuheng, she is an independent fighter.

Keqing is a powerful Electro user & skilled fighter. She can teleport around the battlefield by using her Elemental Skill. She creates a lightning storm with her Elemental Burst that deals Electro damage to enemies.

You can count on Keqing because she is often praised for her design, personality, and gameplay.

Rarity: 5-Star
Rank: A
Weapon: Sword
Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG

Strengths:

• Hit weak points with Elemental Skill.
• Elemental Skill gives her teleportation power.
• Fast Charge Attack.

Weaknesses:

• Stamina burns faster during Charged Attacks.
• For steady Electro DMG requires Character Ascension Phase 2.

8. Cyno

Cyno is the General of Mahamatra and oversees the researchers at Akademiya. He is well known for his highly efficient work and a powerful Electro user. He attacks the enemy fleet with his quick reflexes.

He is a Polearm user but can wield a variety of weapons. This General Mahamatra has a Critical Damage bonus ability. Cyno is also a precious member of Sumeru Akademiya and a 5-star rated Electro character in Genshin Impact.

Cyno destroys the enemy with his Polearm and AoE Electro-infused attack. This combination of attacks can shockingly damage everyone who gets in his path.

Rarity: 5-Star
Rank: A
Weapon: Polearm.
Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG

Strengths:

• Powerful CRT DMG.
• Elemental Burst applies constant Electro Auras.
• Easy to handle.

Weaknesses:

• Requires perfect timing for more damage via Elemental Burst.
• Must need at least 1 shielder to avoid redundant dodging.

9. Lisa

Lisa is known as Lightning Maiden, a librarian in Mondstadt. She is a 4-star holder specializing in attacking enemies with Electro damage to enemies. She looks magnificent due to her tall & slender shape with long, dark hair with purple eyes.

In Genshin Impact, she is a powerful and skillful character who throws powerful lightning attacks with her Elemental Skill, Violet arc. To cause more damage to the enemies, you might want to team her up with Baizhu, or other Dendro characters.

Rarity: 4-Star
Rank: B
Weapon: Catalyst
Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery

Strengths:

• Elemental Skill & Burst AoE is massive.
• Normal attack consists of Elemental Reactions and effects.
• Enemies’ DEF resistance gets lower Elemental Burst.

Weaknesses:

• Energy costs more in high Elemental Burst.
• Constant attacking with Elemental Skill makes Lisa weak.

10. Electro Traveler

Everyone is familiar with the 5-star Traveler character in Genshin Impact, and you can customize this one to handle any element, including Electro. As an Electro character, Traveler can deal massive Electro damage to enemies and adopt multiple powerful Electro abilities.

You can unlock the Electro character in the Traveler’s character, whether on an Aether (Male) or Lumine (Female). The major point is you can use this Electro Traveler character as a main DPS, sub-DPS, or support. This character can be a great asset to any team.

Rarity: 5-Star
Rank: B
Weapon: Catalyst.
Bonus Stat: ATK%

Strengths:

• Boost energy recharge & Elemental energy recharge via Elemental Skill & Burst.
• Deals continue off-field Electro DMG with Elemental Burst.

Weaknesses:

• Elemental Burst costs high energy.

11. Dori

Dori is a four-star Electro character with a keen eye for searching for rare treasures. After collecting those treasures, Dori knows how to make money with them by selling them on the Black market.

She is a great off-field support who disposes of her lamp to assist allies in the battleground. Those Spirit-Warding lamps can fire Electro attacks. Besides attacking, those lamps can simultaneously heal allies and regenerate energy.

As a Claymore weapon holder, Dori also possesses an Electro Vision. You can take her as the role of sub-DPS and battery for other Electro characters.

Rarity: 4-Star
Rank: B
Weapon: Claymore
Bonus Stat: HP%

Strengths:

• Supports Universal Energy Recharge.
• Provide mid to high Energy Recharge for any Main DPS.
• Master at Electro application.

Weaknesses:

• Generate Low Energy Particles.
• Only single-target healing.

12. Razor

Razor is also a 4-star Electro character in Genshin Impact who also wields Claymore. He is a member of Wolfpack in Mondstadt. Razor uses his Electro Vision to channel wolves’ power. Just like a wolf, he is a loyal friend and protects others.

As an Electro character, he deals massive amounts of Electro damage to enemies and he moves faster. For spinning attacks, he uses his Elemental Skill, claw, and Thunder attack. This spinning attack causes Electro damage to surrounding enemies.

Rarity: 4-Star
Rank: C
Weapon: Claymore
Bonus Stat: Physical DMG Bonus

Strengths:

• Cause high physical DMG.
• Attack the enemy with physical and Electro DMG.
• Elemental Burst causes massive damage.

Weaknesses:

• Switching characters affects Elemental Burst.
• Short-range attack on enemies.

Except for these twelve Electro characters, there is an upcoming Electro Character named Clorinde.  When the developers release this character, come again, and you’ll find this post updated.

FAQs

Who is the strongest Electro character in Genshin Impact?

Among all the strong Electro characters, Raiden Shogun is the supreme one. She is also known as Ei, Inazuma’s current ruler and Electro Archon. She can do massive Electro damage with her powerful Elemental Skill attack — Transcendence: Baleful Omen.

Who is the most powerful electro user?

No other Electro users in Inazuma are as strong as Raiden. This Electro archon knows how to use her Electro element and Electro Burst against the enemy fleet. Despite having a 5-star rating, if you have her, use her power wisely. She is also considered an electric God in Genshin Impact.

Who is the weakest electro character in Genshin Impact?

Lisa is the weakest Electro character in Genshin Impact. She might be a B-ranked character in the game, but she is weaker than any other electro character. You can’t use her to attack enemies constantly because she becomes weak easily.

Wrapping Up

If you want to cause havoc on enemies’ fleets with some thunderbolt attack or electrocute them for more serious damage, Electro characters are your only option. In this article, I have highlighted all the Electro characters with their strong side & weaknesses.

And I’ll be back with more Electro characters if HoYoverse exposes more. Till then, keep playing Genshin Impact. Happy gaming!