Genshin Impact: All Pyro Characters with Detailed Description

Pyro is the most damaging element type in Genshin Impact, and the characters that can wield it can dish out some of the highest DPS in the game. Hence having at least one Pyro character in your party setup is quite vital.

Today, I’ll discuss everything you need to know about all the Pyro characters in Genshin Impact and rank them from best to least favorable. Let’s get started!

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What is a Pyro Character?

The Pyro characters are the ones that have the elemental power of fire. Among the seven available elements(Hydro, Anemo, Geo, Electro, Dendro, Fire, and Cryo), these characters generally put out the highest DPS(damage per second) compared to others.

Pyros can also provide additional support, such as powerful ATK buff, healing, chargeable and spammable elemental skill, burning away obstacles, etc.

These powerful fire-wielding characters are best matched with Hydro or Cryo characters to maximize the damage. Due to the underlying effect of the Hydro element, Pyro characters can trigger continuous vaporization and deal overall more damage.

However, not all Pyro characters are built the same. Some lower-level Pyro characters have much weaker damage-dealing abilities and strengths(like healing or party/lobby support). So here’s the character tier list ranked from best to less favorable…

Pyro Character List

Characters	Rank	Rarity	Ascension Stat
Bennett	SS	★★★★	Energy Recharge
Hu Tao	SS	★★★★★	CRIT DMG
Xiangling	SS	★★★★	Elementary Mastery
Yoimiya	S	★★★★★	CRIT Rate
Diluc	S	★★★★★	CRIT Rate
Klee	A	★★★★★	Pyro DMG Bonus
Yanfei	A	★★★★	Pyro DMG Bonus
Dehya	B	★★★★★	HP%
Thoma	B	★★★★	ATK%
Xinyan	C	★★★★	ATK%
Amber	D	★★★★	ATK%
Lyney	TBA	TBA	TBA

Related article: Anemo characters in Genshin Impact

Knowing the best Pyro characters can be really helpful for players who want to build strong party setups that are effective in both single-player and co-op. So read on, as I have thoroughly discussed all the essential aspects of each of these Pyro characters in great detail.

Here’s what you need to know about all the Pyro characters in Genshin Impact:

1. Bennett – The Best Pyro Character

Attributes

Strengths

Powerful ATK buff.
Great for healing build.
Upgraded Elemental Skill provides great DMG.

Weakness

Elemental Skill causes knockback when fully charged.

Despite being a 4-star character, Bennett is one of the best all-rounders in Genshin Impact. Why? Because unlike other Pyro characters who mostly fill the DPS role, Bennett can deal tremendous damage while in a support role.

This sword-wielding Pyro character is a fantastic addition to any lobby/party setup due to his variety of skills. Passion Overload, Bennett’s Elemental Skill, is a fire strike with splash damage and charges up his Elementary Burst, Fantastic Voyage.

Overall, Bennett is a great addition for those who are looking for a more balanced Pyro character for their high DPS party setup.

2. Hu Tao – For Serious Pyro Damage

Attributes

Strengths

High base HP, CRIT DMG, and Defense.
Gives CRIT Rate for other party members.
High ATK and Elemental Burst DMG.

Weakness

No ranged attack.
Lack of AoE attacks outside Elemental Burst.

Hu-Tao is a strong 5-star Pyro character with high DPS potential. This character can be a bit tricky for newcomers as the character depends on her HP to deal damage. But once mastered, she can be the most powerful DPS character in the game.

Even with a sub-optimal build, Hu Tao can cause Pyro chaos and leave everything behind in flames, thanks to her effective use of various polearm weapons.

3. Xiangling – Great for Co-Op

Attributes

Strengths

High Elemental Burst DMG.
Elemental Burst has strong Pyro effects on enemies.

Weakness

Difficult Elemental Skill attacks.
Elemental Skill doesn’t deal consistent Pyro DMG.

As a Sub-DPS character, Xiangling ensures strong Elemental reactions when paired with compatible units like Cryo or Hydro characters.

She is the best sub-DPS character in the game, as her Elemental Skill throws out a fire-breathing panda, and her Elemental Burst surrounds her with a whirling flame tornado. The best part is this whirling tornado persists even after switching to a different character.

This allows for Elemental combos for maximum Pyro damage. Additionally, she’s also a great cook to craft important dishes.

4. Yoimiya

Attributes

Strengths

Elemental Burst buffs party members’ ATK.
Long-ranged attack with high DMG.
Refunds materials after crafting.

Weakness

Normal attack only targets the closest enemy.
Ineffective against multiple enemies.

Yoimiya is a 5-star main DPS Pyro that stands out due to her Elemental Skill that adds Pyro damage to her normal attacks, making her a great choice for rapid-fire usage. On her own, she’s more effective against a single enemy rather than hoards.

Due to her weapon of choice being a bow and arrows, she’s a great option for dealing huge damage to enemies from a distance, especially for the floating enemies. Although, such long rage normal attacks might have difficulty hitting the moving targets.

5. Diluc

Attributes

Strengths

Can enrage weapons with Pyro for repeated Elemental reactions.
Large effect area in Elemental Burst.
CRIT Rate rises with Ascension.

Weakness

Low attack speed.

Previously, Diluc was the best Pyro character with the highest DPS and base ATK. After the introduction of several new 5-star Pyro characters, Diluc is still one of the best high DPS party members that can dish out a high CRIT Rate with his variety of lethal claymore weapons.

Both of his Elemental Skill and Burst can be woven into normal attack combos for a deadly blow to a hoard of enemies.

6. Klee

Attributes

Strengths

Attacks mainly deal splash DMG.
Good for quasi-permanent Pyro application.
Can set up traps against smaller enemies.

Weakness

Pyro reaction is too fast.
Long attack animation makes the character pretty vulnerable.

Klee can be described as a pyromaniac trapped in an adorable toddler’s body. This pint-sized Pyro character uses catalysts to make all her attacks imbued with Pyro energy. Her Jumpy Dumpty Elemental Skill bounces toward enemies for large area damage upon explosion.

Although she’s not an S-tier character, she can be quite powerful in the hands of a skillful player.

7. Yanfei

Attributes

Strengths

Charged attacks provide high DMG.
Constant Pyro status on enemies.
Short cooldown for Elemental Skill and Burst.

Weakness

Quickly drains stamina.
Short-ranged Elemental Skill and Burst attacks.

This young lawyer can summon fiery explosions to deal AoE damage for a boosted-charged attack. Players can also build up crimson seals to buff a charged attack.

To be honest, Pyro catalyst characters like Yanfei or Klee have kinda similar DPS and destruction traits. Additionally, she has a few good support benefits after you unlock her C4. Overall, Yanfei is a viable Pyro shielder and buffer in mid-level party setups.

8. Dehya

Attributes

Strengths

High base HP.
Strong interruption resistance.
Repositionable off-field Pyro DMG.

Weakness

Mediocre DMG without buffs.
Elemental Burst cost is pretty high.
Longer fights reduce solo support utility.

As a Pyro unit, Dehya kind of falls short due to her lower DMG stats. She is a split scaling character that provides defensive utility and off-field Pyro damage. She scales her high base HP for attack and will take the damage dealt to her teammates for herself.

Simply put, Dehya is not worth pulling for despite her being a 5-star character, especially if you’re a f2p player/won’t spend cash for this game.

9. Thoma

Attributes

Strengths

Generates shields for support with Elemental Skill and Burst.
Provides off-field Pyro reactions with Elemental Burst.
Level 6 constellation boosts the party’s Normal, Charged, and Plunge Attacks.

Weakness

Poor DMG scaling outside of Burgeon.
High Energy Cost for Elemental Burst.
Longer cooldown for Elemental Skill.

Thoma, an excellent spearman & protector of the Yashiro Commission, excels at protecting his fellow teammates with shields while setting the battlefield on fire. Unfortunately, he fails at being a Pyro enabler due to his delayed Pyro attack.

As a result, he can’t trigger proper Pyro reactions with certain elemental characters like Electro units. However, with Hydro and Dendro units, this delayed Pyro attack can trigger Burgeon/triple Elemental reaction after hitting a Bloom Core(Dendro+Hydro Elemental reaction).

10. Xinyan

Attributes

Strengths

Elemental Skill creates a shield and physical DMG boost.
Pyro and Physical DMG boost by Elemental Skill and Burst combo.

Weakness

Scales defense stat for shields.
Need to hit multiple enemies for maximum Pyro DMG.

Although Xinyan is listed as a main DPS character due to having a high base ATK, she fails to come across as a useful Pyro character in a party setup, especially when you want a buffed lobby.

This rock-n-roll Pyro musician wields a claymore weapon for standard and plunging attacks. But her single-target attack is pretty weak, so you’ll need to hit multiple enemies to maximize DMG.

11. Amber

Attributes

Strengths

Useful for beginners.
Can distract enemies with Elemental Skill, a dancing bunny.

Weakness

Long cooldown for skills.
Very low base ATK and HP.

Amber is the first character that gamers get introduced to during the game’s prologue. This happy-go-lucky archer might be one of the weakest characters in the game, but she is reliable enough to help gamers through the early stages and puzzles.

Despite her weak bow and arrow action, her Elemental Skill, a Baron Bunny that dances and explodes, can distract enemies away from you so that you can easily deal with hoards.

She’s mainly an introductory character, and you don’t need to bother with her much after you get another Pyro character.

12. Lyney (Upcoming Pyro Character)

In the upcoming 4.0 update(or later), there’s an upcoming Pyro character named Lyney. Currently, there are no official stats for this character, but miHoYo is teasing him as a magician. This section of the article will be updated after the character gets released.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Pyro characters are in Genshin Impact?

As of update 3.8, there are a total of 11 Pyro characters in Genshin Impact. Additionally, there’s an upcoming Pyro character which will arrive in a later update.

Who is the strongest Pyro user in Genshin Impact?

Bennett is currently the strongest Pyro character. However, some might argue that Hu Tao is also a top-tier fire character due to her high DPS & elemental damage.

What is the best 5-star Pyro character in Genshin Impact?

Hu-Tao is undeniably the best 5-star Pyro character for many reasons. Her various polearm weapons and high DPS make her a strong option in any lobby.

How to get Pyro characters in Genshin Impact?

Just like all the other characters (which don’t come by default in the game), you have to make wishes to get Pyro characters, preferably from Beginner’s Wish. You’ll need Acquaint or Intertwined Fate to make wishes which can be obtained by playing the game or bought with real-world money.

Wrapping Up

It’s good to have at least one Pyro character in your lobby, as it can really come in handy against various enemy types. I hope this Pyro character list, categorized by various attributes, can help you choose the right one for your gameplay.

If you have further queries about this game, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.

GGWP!