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Best On-field DPS in Genshin 2026 — From Our Build Guides

Ten of the most worth-building on-field DPS from the characters we cover. Your main DPS is the team's core — invest in one complete carry first, then add sub-DPS and supports. Listed by element and playstyle.

Note: the list is drawn from characters we cover, filtered by core strength and versatility; in-game data is final. Uncovered characters aren't necessarily weak.

The List

Hydro Neuvillette

On-field DPS

Best weapon: Tome of the Eternal Flow

Difficulty: Moderate

Pyro Hu Tao

On-field DPS

Best weapon: Staff of Homa

Difficulty: Moderate

Cryo Ganyu

Charged-shot DPS

Best weapon: Amos' Bow

Difficulty: Moderate

Cryo Ayaka

Burst DPS

Best weapon: Mistsplitter Reforged

Difficulty: Moderate

Anemo Xiao

Plunge DPS

Best weapon: Primordial Jade Winged-Spear

Difficulty: Moderate

Anemo Wanderer

On-field DPS

Best weapon: Tulaytullah's Remembrance

Difficulty: Moderate

Dendro Alhaitham

On-field DPS

Best weapon: Light of Foliar Incision

Difficulty: Demanding

Pyro Lyney

Charged-shot DPS

Best weapon: The First Great Magic

Difficulty: Moderate

Pyro Arlecchino

On-field DPS

Best weapon: Crimson Moon's Semblance

Difficulty: Moderate

Cryo Wriothesley

On-field DPS

Best weapon: Cashflow Supervision

Difficulty: Moderate

How to Choose / Team Up

Build order: pour resources into one main DPS to completion (level 90, key talent 9, double-CRIT artifacts) before a second. One finished carry beats several half-built ones.

Quick Answers

Which main DPS should a beginner build first?

Prioritize ones that work at C0 without a specific team: Neuvillette, Arlecchino, or Hu Tao (with Xingqiu) are stable; Ganyu/Xiao/Wanderer want more investment. On a tight budget, a Hydro or Pyro carry is most universal.

How do I pair a main DPS with sub-DPS?

The main DPS stays on-field; off-field sub-DPS (Yelan/Xingqiu/Xiangling/Fischl) add damage; supports (Kazuha/Zhongli/Bennett) shred/shield/buff. One main DPS + one off-field sub-DPS + two supports is the universal frame.

Are these main DPS still worth pulling?

All are long-term strong with stable kits that don't get overhauled by versions. Fill the element/playstyle you lack; don't chase new over proven.

Neuvillette Build →Hu Tao Build →Ganyu Build →Ayaka Build →Xiao Build →Wanderer Build →Alhaitham Build →Lyney Build →Arlecchino Build →Wriothesley Build →Beginner Roster GuideArtifact Farming PriorityPity System ExplainedMain DPS vs the full tier listClorinde build — Electro DPSCyno among Electro main DPSKeqing build — Electro DPS

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