Let’s dive into one of the most debated topics in the Genshin Impact community – who deserves the title of “worst character” in the game.
The Case Against Dori
While it’s subjective, many players point to Dori as one of the game’s most underwhelming characters. As a 4-star Electro healer, she struggles to find her niche in team compositions. Her energy generation is inconsistent, and her healing, while decent, is outclassed by many other characters like Barbara or Bennett. The real issue isn’t just her kit – it’s that she doesn’t excel in any particular role.
Xinyan’s Troubled Design
Xinyan might actually take the crown for most problematic character design. Here’s a character who wants to be both a shield support and a Physical DPS, but ends up being mediocre at both. Her shield scaling is based on DEF, while her damage needs ATK and Physical DMG – this split scaling makes building her effectively quite challenging. I’ve seen countless players trying to make her work, only to find themselves frustrated by her inconsistent shield application.
The Technical Issues
What makes Xinyan particularly frustrating is that her Elemental Skill has been plagued with bugs since release. Sometimes the level 3 shield just doesn’t trigger even when hitting the required number of enemies. It’s these technical issues, combined with her awkward kit design, that really hurt her viability.
The Amber Situation
You might be thinking about Amber, and yes, she often gets mentioned in these discussions. However, I’d argue she’s not actually the worst – she’s just underwhelming compared to other options. She can still be effective in certain situations, particularly for puzzle-solving in the overworld and applying Pyro quickly. Plus, she’s gotten some indirect buffs through artifacts and weapon releases over time.
The Real Answer
If we’re being honest, the “worst” character often depends on investment level, team composition, and player skill. Even characters considered weak by the community can be effective with proper investment and in the right hands. That said, from a pure meta perspective, Xinyan probably takes the unfortunate title of worst character due to her conflicting kit design, technical issues, and the fact that other characters can simply do her jobs better.
Remember though – Genshin Impact is primarily a PvE game where any character can be made viable with enough investment. If you enjoy playing a particular character, don’t let meta discussions stop you from using them. I’ve seen some incredibly impressive Xinyan mains prove that with enough dedication, any character can shine.
