Version 7.0 pushes the meta firmly into Snezhnaya territory, where Stellar Glimmer reactions now set the pace for the strongest teams. Odette leads that shift, while old favorites like Fischl, Venti, and Sucrose have climbed thanks to recent buffs. The ranking below sorts every playable character into six tiers based on how much value they bring in their best role right now.
Quick answer: Odette, Sandrone, Zibai, Columbina, Skirk, Arlecchino, Mavuika, Neuvillette, Furina, and Kazuha are the safest SS-tier investments in Version 7.0. If you are new, prioritize any SS unit that fits a reaction you can build a team around.
How the rankings work
Each character is judged inside its best team, not in isolation. The main factors are raw damage output, elemental application, buffs or healing provided, ease of play, and how relevant the unit is against the toughest current content. These placements reflect the Version 7.0 meta as of September 2026, with Stellar Glimmer, Lunar reactions, and Vaporize dominating the top comps.
Full character tier list for Version 7.0
| Tier | Characters |
|---|---|
| SS | Odette, Sandrone, Linnea, Zibai, Columbina, Durin, Flins, Lauma, Ineffa, Skirk, Arlecchino, Mavuika, Citlali, Xilonen, Furina, Neuvillette, Bennett, Iansan, Kaedehara Kazuha, Yelan, Raiden Shogun, Escoffier, Nilou, Sucrose |
| S | Alyosha, Nicole, Varka, Nefer, Nahida, Varesa, Mualani, Clorinde, Kinich, Chasca, Alhaitham, Xiangling, Hu Tao, Sangonomiya Kokomi, Lyney, Ganyu, Kamisato Ayaka, Yae Miko, Zhongli, Xingqiu, Childe, Fischl, Tighnari, Kuki Shinobu, Venti, Emilie, Ororon |
| A | Prune, Illuga, Keqing, Chevreuse, Yumemizuki Mizuki, Chiori, Sigewinne, Lan Yan, Xianyun, Navia, Wriothesley, Yoimiya, Wanderer, Shenhe, Cyno, Jean, Xiao, Mona, Kamisato Ayato, Thoma, Barbara, Yaoyao, Baizhu, Klee, Albedo, Aino, Rosaria |
| B | Lynette, Layla, Arataki Itto, Noelle, Eula, Diona, Diluc, Beidou, Kujou Sara, Faruzan, Lisa, Collei, Ifa, Razor, Jahoda |
| C | Gaming, Qiqi, Gorou, Sayu, Kaeya, Mika, Yun Jin, Kirara, Chongyun, Yanfei, Heizou |
| D | Freminet, Kaveh, Ningguang, Dori, Candace, Amber, Xinyan, Dehya, Aloy |
Why the SS tier looks the way it does
The SS tier is built around the reactions that clear content fastest right now. Odette is the standout arrival. She enables both Stellar Glimmer reactions on her own, which makes her a cornerstone for the entire Snezhnaya roster and the closest thing the meta has to a required sub-DPS.
Sandrone triggers Stellar Conduct and pushes some of the highest damage numbers in the game, even without a full Snezhnaya team. Zibai anchors Lunar Crystallize as the only Geo damage dealer that competes with the top carries, while Linnea and Columbina keep the Geo and Lunar comps supplied with off-field pressure. Skirk single-handedly revived Freeze, Arlecchino remains the benchmark hypercarry, and Mavuika stays flexible as both a main and off-field Pyro option.
Support anchors round out the tier. Furina, Kazuha, and Xilonen buff and shred across nearly every comp, while Bennett, Iansan, and Sucrose prove that a 4-star can still sit at the very top. Bennett heals and buffs, Iansan hands out large ATK boosts, and Sucrose now rivals Kazuha for elemental shred after her buffs.
S tier: strong picks with small catches
S-tier characters are close to the best but held back by a specific limitation, whether that is team dependence, a weapon reliance, or a reaction falling out of the meta. Nahida slid down here after Lauma and Nilou took priority in Bloom teams, though she remains one of the best Dendro appliers around.
Kinich is powerful but leans heavily on Emilie, Nicole loses steam without other Hexerei allies, and Varka needs his signature weapon for close to 40% of his damage. Fischl and Venti both climbed after recent buffs, and Xiangling stays one of the best free sub-DPS units despite falling just short of the top Pyro appliers.
| Character | Reason for S placement |
|---|---|
| Nahida | Still elite, but outshined by Lauma and Nilou in current Bloom comps. |
| Kinich | Excellent Dendro DPS, heavily reliant on Emilie. |
| Varka | Strong Swirl DPS but very weapon-dependent and not F2P-friendly. |
| Clorinde | Great Electro carry, limited by Overload being out of meta. |
| Fischl | Buffed 4-star Electro driver, just behind Ineffa for Lunar Charged. |
| Venti | Recent buffs push him ahead of Wanderer and Xiao for Anemo DPS. |
A tier: solid units for specific teams
A-tier characters are a clear step below the meta but still capable in the right comp. Many are off-meta carries or niche supports. Klee made the biggest jump this patch, moving up to A tier after buffs turned her into a viable Pyro option, and Albedo now stands as the most important Geo support after changes to his kit.
Illuga is the only Lunar Crystallize support in the game, which makes him essential for Zibai teams but far less useful without her. Sigewinne shines in Bond of Life comps for Arlecchino and Clorinde, while Wriothesley and Rosaria hold their spots as reliable Cryo options for Melt and Freeze setups.
B, C, and D tiers: what to skip
The lower tiers hold characters that either fill narrow backup roles or no longer keep pace with endgame content. B-tier units like Diona, Faruzan, and Itto still work as alternatives or for specific team gaps, but they rarely become the reason a team succeeds. Diona’s healing is the one exception that can carry into the late game.
C-tier characters mostly serve new players and fall off quickly. Qiqi and Chongyun are the two most useful here, both as Cryo appliers, and both could rise if Freeze reactions get a future buff. D-tier is the bottom of the roster, where Dehya, Aloy, Freminet, Ningguang, Dori, and the rest offer little value in the current meta and are not worth investing resources into.
| Tier | Best use |
|---|---|
| B | Backup or filler picks for specific comps; useful up to mid-game. |
| C | Early-game options only; Qiqi and Chongyun retain minor Cryo value. |
| D | No meaningful role in current teams; skip investment. |
The current Version 7.0 meta
Stellar Glimmer reactions, led by Stellar Conduct and Stellar Swirl, sit at the center of the meta and are expected to stay strong throughout the Snezhnaya arc. Lunar Bloom and Lunar Hyperbloom remain top-tier, Vaporize is still dependable, and Burning teams gained a boost now that Durin is playable.
Among the older reactions, Freeze is only competitive with Skirk on the team, Melt is strong but trails Vaporize, and Overload is decent with the right lineup. If you are deciding where to spend, a single well-built SS unit tied to one of these reactions will take you further than spreading resources across several lower-tier picks.
Every character can clear content with enough investment, so the right pull is often the one you enjoy playing. Use the tiers as a guide for efficiency, not a hard rule, and build the reaction team you can actually complete.
