Does this character work with characters I already have?
Does this character help me clear more quests, bosses, domains, events, and Spiral Abyss?
The best characters to build first are not always the flashiest characters. They are the characters that make your whole account easier to play.
Why Character Building Matters So Much
Character building affects almost every part of Genshin Impact. A stronger team clears quests faster, defeats bosses more comfortably, farms domains more efficiently, completes events more easily, and eventually performs better in Spiral Abyss and Imaginarium Theater.
Building characters is not only about level. A character’s real strength comes from several pieces working together: character level, weapon level, talents, artifacts, elemental reactions, energy recharge, team synergy, and correct role usage. HoYoLAB beginner guidance explains that each character has talents, including Normal Attack, Elemental Skill, Elemental Burst, and passive talents, and talent descriptions often explain which stats the character scales with.
This matters because two players can have the same character but get completely different results. One player may level the right talents, use a useful weapon, and build enough Energy Recharge. Another player may level the wrong talent, use mismatched artifacts, and wonder why the character feels weak.
BoostRoom’s advice is simple: do not just build characters because they are popular. Build characters because you understand their role and know how they help your account.
The Best Rule for Beginners: Build Fewer Characters First
New players should not try to build every character at once. Genshin Impact gives many materials early, but those materials disappear quickly when you start leveling multiple characters, weapons, talents, and artifacts.
A beginner should usually focus on one main team first. That means four characters with clear roles. After that team feels stable, you can slowly build more options.
A strong early team usually includes:
One main damage dealer.
One off-field damage dealer or reaction support.
One healer or shielder.
One flexible support who helps with energy, buffs, grouping, reactions, or exploration.
This structure keeps your account balanced. You need damage, but you also need survival and elemental reactions. A team of four damage dealers may look strong on paper, but it can feel awkward because only one character can stay on the field at a time.
The goal is not to build the most expensive team. The goal is to build a team that works.
Character Roles Explained
Before choosing who to build first, you need to understand character roles. Genshin Impact characters are not equal in how they spend field time.
Main DPS
A main DPS is the character who spends the most time on the field dealing damage. This character usually receives the most investment early because they carry your damage in quests, boss fights, and domains.
A main DPS can use Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, Elemental Skills, Elemental Bursts, or special mechanics depending on the character. Some main DPS characters are simple and beginner-friendly, while others need more advanced rotations or specific supports.
Beginners should build one main DPS first, not five. If you build too many on-field damage dealers at the same time, your resources get split and none of them feel strong.
Sub DPS
A sub DPS deals damage while spending less time on the field. These characters often use their Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst, then switch out while their effect continues. Sub DPS characters are extremely valuable because they add damage without stealing field time from your main DPS.
Xiangling and Xingqiu are classic examples of strong 4-star off-field characters. Xiangling is known for off-field Pyro damage and application, while Xingqiu is known for consistent Hydro application and single-target damage from off-field.
Sub DPS characters are often among the best investments in Genshin Impact because they work across many teams.
Support
Support characters make the team stronger in ways that are not always raw damage. They can buff attack, reduce enemy resistance, group enemies, increase Elemental Mastery, generate energy, apply elements, or enable reactions.
Bennett is one of the most famous support examples because he provides healing, an attack buff, battery value, Pyro application, and personal damage potential.
Supports are easy to undervalue when you are new, but they often decide whether a team feels smooth or frustrating.
Healer
A healer restores HP and helps the team survive. Beginners should build at least one reliable healer because early accounts often lack strong artifacts, shields, and damage.
A healer can make difficult bosses, domains, and exploration much more comfortable. Even if endgame players sometimes prefer damage-focused teams, new players benefit greatly from survival.
Shielder
A shielder protects the active character from damage and interruption. This is useful for players who struggle with dodging or use characters who need uninterrupted attacks.
Not every account needs a shielder immediately, but having one can make content easier, especially against aggressive enemies.
Battery
A battery helps generate energy for another character. Some characters are powerful but need a lot of energy to use their Elemental Burst consistently. A battery helps solve that problem.
Energy is one of the most important hidden parts of team building. A strong Burst that is never ready does not help much.
Best Free Characters to Build First
Genshin Impact gives players several free characters through early quests, permanent unlocks, and progression systems. The Traveler is the starting character, while Amber, Kaeya, and Lisa are obtained during the early Archon Quest. Xiangling is available by clearing Spiral Abyss Floor 3 Chamber 3, and Collei is available through Spiral Abyss Floor 4 Chamber 3.
Free characters are important because every player can access them without relying on banner luck. Not every free character stays equally strong forever, but several are useful early, and some remain valuable much later.
Traveler
The Traveler is always available and can change elements by resonating with Statues of The Seven in different regions. This makes the Traveler useful for exploration, puzzles, and filling missing elemental roles.
For beginners, the Traveler is worth some investment because they are guaranteed and flexible. However, you do not need to over-invest in every Traveler element. Build the version that helps your current team or exploration needs.
Dendro Traveler became especially useful because Dendro reactions are strong and accessible. If your account lacks Dendro options, the Traveler can help trigger Bloom, Hyperbloom, Burgeon, Quicken, Aggravate, and Spread teams.
Kaeya
Kaeya is one of the best early free characters. He is simple, mobile, and useful for Cryo application. His Elemental Skill is quick, and his Elemental Burst can continue dealing Cryo damage around the active character.
Kaeya is helpful in early exploration, early boss fights, Freeze teams, Melt setups, and physical beginner teams. He is not always the strongest endgame choice, but he is reliable and easy to use.
Build Kaeya first if you need a simple Cryo damage dealer or Cryo support. He is especially useful before your account has more characters.
Lisa
Lisa is an Electro catalyst character obtained early. She can help with Electro puzzles and early elemental reactions. Her playstyle can feel slower than some later Electro characters, but she still helps beginners understand Electro reactions.
Lisa can work in early Quicken or Aggravate teams once Dendro is available. She is usually not the first character to heavily invest in unless you like her playstyle, but she can be useful until your roster expands.
Amber
Amber is useful for Pyro puzzles, early exploration, and bow mechanics. Her Baron Bunny can distract enemies, and her bow helps activate torches, targets, and flying objects.
However, Amber is usually not a top priority for heavy combat investment unless the player personally enjoys her. Keep her available for exploration, but avoid spending too many rare materials on her early unless she is your favorite.
Barbara
Barbara is a beginner-friendly healer and one of the easiest ways to keep a new team alive. Official Genshin Impact news previously described the free Barbara unlock for eligible players after Adventure Rank 18 and completing the required quest.
Barbara is not a damage-focused character, but she is very useful for survival. Beginners who struggle with bosses or domains can benefit from building her enough to heal reliably.
Be careful when fighting Cryo enemies, because Barbara’s Hydro application can sometimes cause your active character to get Frozen. Even with that weakness, she remains a simple and helpful early healer.
Xiangling
Xiangling is one of the best free characters in Genshin Impact and one of the strongest long-term 4-star investments. She provides off-field Pyro damage and Pyro application, and KeqingMains notes that players can obtain a free copy by clearing Spiral Abyss Floor 3.
Xiangling is valuable because her Elemental Burst, Pyronado, can continue dealing damage after she leaves the field. This makes her excellent in teams where another character stays active while Xiangling contributes off-field damage.
She becomes especially strong with enough Energy Recharge and the right supports. Beginners may find her Burst expensive at first, but she is worth building because she scales well into later content.
Build Xiangling early if you want a character who can stay useful for a long time.
Collei
Collei is a free Dendro bow character available through Spiral Abyss progression. She is useful because Dendro reactions are important, and many beginner accounts need accessible Dendro application.
Collei can help with Dendro puzzles, Bloom-related teams, Quicken teams, and early Dendro reaction learning. She may not always be the strongest Dendro option later, but she gives beginners an easy way to start using Dendro.
Build Collei if your account needs Dendro application and you do not have stronger Dendro characters yet.
Lynette
Lynette is a free Anemo sword character available through progression, and guides list her as claimable after reaching Adventure Rank 25.
Anemo characters are useful because they can Swirl elements, help with exploration, and support reaction teams. Lynette can be helpful for players who do not have Sucrose, Kazuha, Venti, or other Anemo supports.
She is a good free option to build lightly, especially for exploration and early team flexibility.
Best 4-Star Characters to Build First
Many of the best early investments in Genshin Impact are 4-star characters. They are easier to obtain than limited 5-stars, they appear on banners more often, and many of them provide support roles that stay useful for years.
The best 4-star characters to build first are usually flexible supports and off-field characters. These characters help many teams, so your investment does not get wasted.
Bennett
Bennett is one of the strongest 4-star characters to build first if you have him. His Elemental Burst can heal and buff the active character’s attack, making him useful in many teams. KeqingMains describes Bennett as a 4-star Pyro sword character who provides healing, flat attack buffing, battery value, personal damage, and Pyro application.
Bennett is valuable because he solves multiple problems at once. He helps your team survive, increases damage, and supports Pyro energy needs. This makes him useful for beginners, mid-game players, and endgame players.
Build priority for Bennett should focus on his Elemental Burst first. He also wants enough Energy Recharge so he can use his Burst consistently. His weapon should usually have high base attack or Energy Recharge, depending on what your account has.
Bennett is one of the safest support investments in the game.
Xingqiu
Xingqiu is another top 4-star character to build early. He provides strong off-field Hydro application and single-target damage, making him valuable in Vaporize, Freeze, Electro-Charged, Bloom, Hyperbloom, and many other teams. KeqingMains describes him as a 4-star Hydro sword character who excels in consistent Hydro application and off-field single-target damage.
Xingqiu is especially useful because Hydro is one of the most important elements for reactions. A good Hydro support can make many damage dealers much stronger.
Build Xingqiu if you have him. Prioritize Energy Recharge, his Elemental Burst, and a weapon that helps him Burst consistently. He becomes much better when he can use his Burst every rotation.
Xiangling
Even though Xiangling is free, she also belongs among the best 4-star characters overall. Her off-field Pyro damage makes her useful in many teams, especially when paired with Bennett.
Xiangling does need Energy Recharge, and beginners may struggle to use her Burst constantly. But once her energy needs are managed, she can become one of the most valuable damage dealers on the account.
Build Xiangling for long-term value, not just early-game convenience.
Sucrose
Sucrose is a strong 4-star Anemo support. KeqingMains describes her as a 4-star Anemo catalyst character who provides grouping, Anemo application, and Elemental Mastery buffs.
This makes Sucrose useful in reaction teams because Elemental Mastery can increase reaction damage. She can also use Anemo artifact sets later to reduce enemy resistance when Swirling elements.
Sucrose is especially helpful for accounts that do not have premium Anemo supports. She can group smaller enemies, support elemental teams, and make combat feel smoother.
Build Sucrose if you need Anemo support, reaction damage, or enemy grouping.
Kuki Shinobu
Kuki Shinobu is one of the best 4-star characters to build for Dendro reaction teams, especially Hyperbloom. KeqingMains describes her as a 4-star Electro sword character who provides healing and off-field Electro application.
Her value is huge because she combines two useful jobs: healing and Electro application. In Hyperbloom teams, she can trigger reactions while keeping the team alive.
Kuki is also relatively beginner-friendly once you understand Dendro reactions. She often wants Elemental Mastery in Hyperbloom teams, which makes her build different from traditional attack or crit characters.
Build Kuki if you have Dendro and Hydro teammates and want a strong reaction-based team.
Fischl
Fischl is a strong Electro off-field character. Her raven, Oz, can apply Electro and deal damage while Fischl is not on the field. This makes her useful in Aggravate, Electro-Charged, Overloaded, and general off-field damage teams.
Fischl is valuable because she does not require much field time. She can support many teams while your main DPS stays active.
Build Fischl if you need off-field Electro damage, especially for Dendro reaction teams.
Diona
Diona is a Cryo bow character who can shield, heal, and generate Cryo energy. She is useful for beginners because she combines survival tools in one character.
Diona is not usually a top damage character, but her comfort value is high. She can help teams survive harder bosses and domains while also supporting Cryo characters.
Build Diona if your account needs both healing and shielding.
Beidou
Beidou is an Electro claymore character with strong Burst damage in multi-target situations. She can be very powerful, but she often needs enough Energy Recharge and good team support.
Beginners may find her counter mechanic tricky at first, but players who enjoy her style can get strong results. She works well in teams where her Burst can bounce between enemies.
Build Beidou if you like her playstyle and need strong Electro damage against groups.
Yaoyao
Yaoyao is a Dendro healer who can help beginners build Dendro teams more comfortably. She is useful because she provides Dendro application and healing in one slot.
This is especially helpful in Bloom-related teams where players may take damage from certain reactions. Having Dendro and healing together can make team building easier.
Build Yaoyao if you have her and want a comfortable Dendro support.
Chevreuse
Chevreuse is valuable for teams focused on Pyro and Electro characters. Her role is more specific than Bennett or Xingqiu, but she can be excellent when the team is built around Overloaded-style synergy.
Build Chevreuse if you have strong Pyro and Electro characters and want to use that team style. Do not build her first if your account does not have the right teammates.
Best 5-Star Characters to Build First
A 5-star character can be a great investment, but beginners should be careful. Some 5-stars are very easy to use and strong with simple teams. Others need specific supports, specific weapons, advanced rotations, or heavy artifact farming.
The best 5-star to build first is usually the one that gives your account a clear job: strong main DPS, universal support, healing, shielding, or off-field value.
Because banners rotate, not every 5-star is always available. Build what you have, but use these examples to understand what makes a 5-star worth early investment.
Strong Main DPS 5-Stars
A strong main DPS can carry early and mid-game content. Characters like Neuvillette, Arlecchino, Alhaitham, Hu Tao, Navia, Raiden Shogun, Clorinde, Mualani, and other powerful carries can help accounts clear content faster when supported properly.
However, main DPS characters are more account-dependent than supports. A damage dealer needs teammates who match their element, reactions, energy needs, and survival needs. If you build a main DPS without their supports, they may feel weaker than expected.
Build a 5-star DPS first if you enjoy their playstyle and can support them with your roster.
Universal Support 5-Stars
Some 5-star characters are valuable because they support many teams. Characters like Kazuha, Zhongli, Furina, Nahida, Yelan, Xilonen, and other flexible supports can improve multiple team types.
Supports often age well because they are not locked to one damage style. A strong support can help your current team and your future teams.
For many accounts, a flexible support is a better first major investment than a second main DPS.
Healer and Defensive 5-Stars
Some 5-stars improve comfort more than raw damage. Zhongli, Kokomi, Baizhu, Jean, Xianyun, and similar defensive or healing options can make content much easier depending on the team.
These characters are especially useful for players who struggle with dodging, interruption, or survival. A comfortable team often clears content more reliably than a fragile team with higher theoretical damage.
Build a defensive 5-star if your account already has damage but keeps dying or getting interrupted.
Do Not Build a Character Just Because They Are 5-Star
This is one of the most important rules in Genshin Impact. A 5-star character is not automatically the best choice for your account. Some 4-stars may help more because they fill missing support roles.
For example, if your account has several DPS characters but no healer, building another DPS may not solve your problem. If your account lacks Hydro application, Xingqiu may help more than a random 5-star carry. If your account lacks healing and attack buffing, Bennett may improve several teams at once.
Build based on need, not rarity.
Best Character Types to Build First by Account Stage
Early Game
In the early game, build characters who make exploration, survival, and story progress easier. You need simple damage, healing, and elemental coverage.
Good early priorities include:
A main DPS you enjoy.
Kaeya for Cryo utility.
Barbara for healing.
Xiangling once unlocked.
Traveler for flexible elements.
Lynette or Sucrose for Anemo support if available.
Do not worry about perfect teams yet. Focus on comfort, survival, and steady progress.
Mid Game
In the mid game, start building stronger reaction teams. This is when characters like Bennett, Xingqiu, Xiangling, Fischl, Sucrose, Kuki, Yaoyao, and Collei become more valuable.
You should also start paying more attention to Energy Recharge, talent levels, weapons, and team rotations.
Mid-game players should stop leveling random characters and start building toward long-term teams.
Late Game
In the late game, your character priorities depend on Spiral Abyss, Imaginarium Theater, and advanced team building. Spiral Abyss rewards focused teams, while Imaginarium Theater rewards having a wider roster because it uses special seasonal rules and character restrictions.
At this stage, supports become extremely important. You need enough built characters across different elements and roles. Late-game investment should focus on teams, not isolated characters.
Who Should You Build First If You Have Bennett?
Build Bennett early. He is one of the safest investments in Genshin Impact because he heals, buffs, and supports many teams.
Priority:
Level Bennett enough to survive.
Upgrade his weapon.
Level his Elemental Burst.
Build Energy Recharge.
Use artifacts that help him Burst consistently.
Bennett does not need perfect artifacts early. His value comes mostly from his Burst uptime and support effect.
Who Should You Build First If You Have Xingqiu?
Build Xingqiu early because Hydro application is useful in many teams. He works with Pyro damage dealers, Electro teams, Freeze teams, Bloom teams, and more.
Priority:
Build Energy Recharge.
Upgrade his Elemental Burst.
Upgrade his Elemental Skill.
Use a sword that helps with energy if available.
Pair him with characters who benefit from Hydro reactions.
Xingqiu becomes stronger when his Burst is available often, so Energy Recharge is very important.
Who Should You Build First If You Have Kuki Shinobu?
Build Kuki if you can make a Dendro and Hydro team. She is especially strong in Hyperbloom, where Elemental Mastery matters a lot.
Priority:
Level Kuki because reaction damage benefits from character level.
Build Elemental Mastery for Hyperbloom.
Keep enough HP or healing comfort.
Use her Skill to apply Electro and heal.
Pair her with Dendro and Hydro characters.
Kuki is a great example of a character who may not look flashy but can carry reaction teams very effectively.
Who Should You Build First If You Have Sucrose?
Build Sucrose if you want stronger reaction teams and better grouping. She is especially useful when paired with Pyro, Hydro, Electro, or Cryo teammates.
Priority:
Build Elemental Mastery.
Use Anemo support artifacts when available.
Level her enough to survive.
Use her Skill and Burst to Swirl elements.
Pair her with reaction-focused teams.
Sucrose is very useful for players without premium Anemo supports.
Who Should You Build First If You Have Xiangling?
Build Xiangling for long-term Pyro value, but understand that she needs energy. She becomes much smoother with Bennett or other energy support.
Priority:
Level her Elemental Burst.
Build Energy Recharge.
Use a polearm that helps damage or energy.
Pair her with Hydro, Cryo, or Bennett teams.
Do not judge her too early if her Burst feels hard to recharge. Once supported properly, Xiangling becomes much stronger.
How to Decide Between Two Characters
If you are deciding between two characters, use this checklist.
Build the character who fills a missing role.
Build the character who works in more teams.
Build the character who needs fewer rare resources.
Build the character who helps your current damage dealer.
Build the character whose talents and weapon you can upgrade now.
Build the character you enjoy playing.
Do not build a character only because a tier list says they are strong. Tier lists can be useful, but your account matters more.
Character Build Priority: What to Upgrade First
A strong character build does not happen all at once. Beginners should upgrade in the right order.
First, level the character enough for your current World Level. Your main damage dealer should usually be higher than your supports.
Second, upgrade the weapon. Weapon levels are one of the most reliable ways to improve damage or support value.
Third, upgrade important talents. Do not level every talent blindly. Level the talents that matter for the character’s role.
Fourth, use decent artifacts. Early artifacts do not need to be perfect. Use correct main stats first.
Fifth, improve team synergy. A character becomes stronger when the team supports their reactions and energy.
The Training Guide system can also provide character building suggestions based on active player data, including character level, weapon, artifacts, and talents. It unlocks at Adventure Rank 12 after completing the required World Quest.
Do Not Overfarm Artifacts Too Early
Artifacts are important, but beginners should not spend all Resin chasing perfect artifacts too early. Before high Adventure Rank, artifacts are often temporary. You can use decent pieces with good main stats and upgrade them moderately.
For early builds, main stats matter more than perfect substats. A damage dealer may want attack, elemental damage, crit, Energy Recharge, or Elemental Mastery depending on their kit. A healer may want HP, healing bonus, or Energy Recharge. A Hyperbloom Kuki wants Elemental Mastery and level investment.
Serious artifact farming should come later, when better artifact rewards are available. Before that, focus on guaranteed upgrades: character ascension, weapon ascension, and important talents.
The Best Characters Are the Ones That Create Teams
A character is only as strong as the team around them. This is why supports and off-field characters are so valuable.
For example, a Pyro DPS becomes stronger with Hydro or Cryo support. A Dendro team needs Dendro, Hydro, and Electro or Pyro depending on the reaction. An Anemo support becomes stronger when they can Swirl useful elements. A Burst character needs energy support.
When choosing who to build first, think in team pairs:
Bennett and Xiangling.
Xingqiu and Pyro DPS.
Kuki, Dendro, and Hydro.
Sucrose with reaction teams.
Fischl with Dendro teams.
Kaeya and Hydro for Freeze.
Barbara with early survival teams.
Good pairs become good teams. Good teams become strong accounts.
Best Beginner Team Ideas
Free Early Team
Traveler, Kaeya, Barbara, and Xiangling.
This gives you flexible exploration, Cryo, healing, and Pyro damage. It is not a perfect endgame team, but it is useful for beginners.
Early Reaction Team
Kaeya, Barbara, Xiangling, and Anemo Traveler or Lynette.
This team can use Freeze, Melt, Vaporize, and Swirl reactions. It helps beginners learn how elements interact.
National-Style Beginner Core
Bennett, Xiangling, Xingqiu, and Sucrose.
This type of team is strong because Bennett supports Xiangling, Xingqiu provides Hydro, and Sucrose helps with Swirl and Elemental Mastery. It requires having all four characters, but it is one of the best examples of 4-star synergy.
Hyperbloom Beginner Core
Dendro Traveler or Collei, Xingqiu or Barbara, Kuki Shinobu, and a flexible support.
This team uses Dendro Cores and Electro triggering. It can be very strong with reasonable investment, especially when Kuki is built with Elemental Mastery.
Aggravate Beginner Core
Dendro Traveler or Collei, Fischl, Lisa or another Electro character, and an Anemo or healer slot.
This team focuses on Dendro and Electro reactions. It works well if you have Fischl or another good Electro support.
Characters Beginners Should Build Carefully
Some characters are good but may not be the best first investment for every account.
Characters who need expensive artifacts should be built later if your account is not ready.
Characters who require specific teammates may feel weak without those teammates.
Characters who need high Energy Recharge may feel frustrating if you cannot support them.
Characters with complex mechanics may be harder for brand-new players.
Characters who only fill a niche role may not help your whole account early.
This does not mean you should never build them. It means you should build them when your account can support them.
Should You Build Your Favorite Character First?
Yes, but with balance. Genshin Impact is more enjoyable when you play characters you like. If your favorite character is not considered top meta, you can still build them and clear most content with enough investment and team support.
However, if your favorite character is a main DPS, you still need supports. If your favorite character is a support, you still need someone to deal damage. If your favorite character needs a specific reaction, you need teammates who enable that reaction.
BoostRoom’s recommendation is to build around your favorite character instead of ignoring team structure. A favorite character with the right team feels much better than a favorite character forced into a random lineup.
How BoostRoom Helps With Character Building
BoostRoom helps Genshin Impact players choose smarter build priorities instead of wasting resources on random upgrades. Many players do not need more characters; they need better direction.
A new player may have Bennett, Xingqiu, Xiangling, Sucrose, and Kuki but not realize how valuable they are. Another player may have several 5-star DPS characters but no built supports. Another player may be stuck because their talents are low, their weapons are underleveled, or their artifacts do not match their character roles.
BoostRoom helps players understand what to build first, which teams make sense, and how to improve account progress without confusion. Better character planning means smoother quests, easier bosses, stronger domains, and better long-term results.
FAQ
What characters should beginners build first in Genshin Impact?
Beginners should build one main DPS, one healer or shielder, one off-field damage dealer, and one flexible support. Good early options include Kaeya, Barbara, Xiangling, Traveler, Bennett, Xingqiu, Sucrose, Kuki Shinobu, Fischl, and Collei depending on what the account has.
Is Bennett worth building first?
Yes, Bennett is one of the best 4-star characters to build first because he provides healing, attack buffing, Pyro support, and strong team value.
Is Xiangling worth building for beginners?
Yes, Xiangling is worth building because she provides strong off-field Pyro damage and stays useful for a long time. She does need Energy Recharge, so she becomes better with proper support.
Is Xingqiu good for new players?
Yes, Xingqiu is excellent because Hydro application is useful in many teams. He works well in Vaporize, Freeze, Electro-Charged, Bloom, and Hyperbloom teams.
Should I build free characters in Genshin Impact?
Yes, some free characters are worth building. Kaeya, Barbara, Xiangling, Collei, Lynette, and Traveler can all help beginner accounts. Xiangling has especially strong long-term value.
Should I build 4-star or 5-star characters first?
Build based on role, not rarity. A strong 4-star support can be more useful than a 5-star DPS if your account needs healing, Hydro application, energy, or reaction support.
How many characters should I build at once?
Most beginners should focus on four characters first. After your first team is stable, you can slowly build more characters for different teams and game modes.
Should I level every talent?
No. Level the talents that matter for the character’s role. For example, Bennett mainly wants his Elemental Burst, while some off-field supports may not need Normal Attack talent upgrades.
When should I start building two teams?
Start thinking about two teams when you want to push deeper into Spiral Abyss. Before that, one strong team is usually enough for story, exploration, bosses, and most domains.
Can BoostRoom help me choose who to build first?
Yes, BoostRoom helps players understand character roles, team needs, build priorities, and account direction so they can avoid wasting materials and make better progress.
