Genshin Impact 2.0 brings a character that players have awaited for so long. This character is Ayaka, the Ice Princess of the Kamisato Estate. Ayaka was previously playable in the Closed Beta Test of Genshin Impact, so players have been anticipating her arrival since the release of the game.
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Ayaka excels as the main DPS on a team. The Ice Princess has excellent damage, and she's easy to use too. Most of Ayaka's kit is similar to the one in the Closed Beta Test, which makes it even more thrilling for the fans. There are a lot of characters that would fit in a party with Ayaka, but the following are the best.
Ayaka can easily benefit from the 4-Blizzard Strayer artifact. To get the most out of this effect, players have to keep the enemies frozen. For this purpose, Ayaka needs to be accompanied by at least one of the following Hydro characters.
For the other two slots, players can bring a Cryo and an Anemo character into the mix. Cryo provides Elemental Resonance, and Anemo offers resistance reduction and crowd control.
Mona has an amazing Hydro application. Her Elemental Skill works as a small battery while taunting the enemies, making it safer for Ayaka to attack. That same Elemental Skill also continuously applies Hydro on the enemies.
Additionally, Ayaka can greatly benefit from Mona’s Elemental Burst. Not only will it help freeze enemies (and boost Ayaka’s Critical Rate), but it will also amplify Ayaka’s Elemental Burst damage.
Xingqiu is one of the best 4-star supports in the game. He works well with almost everyone because of his amazing Hydro application, as well as the damage on his Elemental Burst. Xingqiu's Elemental Skill is also useful in conjunction with Ayaka. It generates a decent amount of energy, protects his teammates, and applies Hydro to any enemy they touch.
Barbara is a good addition to Ayaka’s team. Her Elemental Skill applies Hydro to any enemy Ayaka touches, while healing her for good measure. It also provides minor Stamina reduction, to help Ayaka use her Charged attacks more. Finally, Barbara’s Elemental Burst can always save the day when Ayaka’s HP dangerously drops.
Although Cryo users don’t fully benefit from the Melt Elemental reaction, it's still amazing to use this reaction to amplify damage. For Ayaka to use the Melt reaction, she needs a Pyro character alongside her.
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As for the other two characters on the team, players can opt for another Pyro and a Cryo user for Elemental Resonance. Pyro Resonance will increase the team's ATK, while Cryo Resonance will enhance Ayaka's Critical Rate.
Xiangling is one of the best Pyro supports in the game. Her Pyro application can help create massive damage. Neither her Elemental Skill nor her Elemental Burst require her to be active on the field. With her Elemental Skill, Xiangling will summon Guoba, who will act as a turret and deal Pyro damage. Meanwhile, her Elemental Burst will stay active even if Xiangling is swapped out.
However, all these positives also come with a negative. Xiangling has so-so energy generation, while her Elemental Burst requires a lot of energy. Thus, players should equip Xiangling with some Energy Recharge.
Everyone's favorite Pyro character, Bennetts can be a good addition to Ayaka’s team, as he can heal while significantly boosting her damage.
He can also apply Pyro on enemies (albeit poorly) to help Ayaka deal Melt damage, making him a perfect fit for a team focused on this reaction. Bennett’s Elemental skill has a low cooldown, so it helps serve as a small battery as well.
In addition to niche compositions, there are also characters that will fit into any party with Ayaka. These units will greatly resonate with Ayaka, and provide both offensive and supportive boosts.
Zhongli without a doubt is the best shielder right now in Genshin Impact. In addition to his unbreakable shield, Zhongli can be a bigger support with the 4-Tenacity of the Millelith artifacts.
Zhongli's Elemental Skill can easily trigger the 4-set artifact's effect, which grants Ayaka 20% additional ATK. Furthermore, his Elemental Burst hits hard and provides a few seconds of crowd control, perfect for an emergency escape.
Albedo is another Geo character that can fit in with almost everyone. His Elemental Skill deals massive damage while Albedo is off-field. He is also one of the easiest characters to build, considering his best-in-slot weapon is a 3-star weapon, and the stat that he needs is Defense, which is easy to get.
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With Albedo, Ayaka will continuously deal additional damage every 2 seconds. She will create Crystallize reaction, which offers some additional protection. Albedo will also provide 125 Elemental Mastery to the party every time he uses his Elemental burst.
Venti’s supportive abilities are unparalleled. He provides endless crowd control to smaller enemies, while dealing decent damage. Not only that, but Venti is also an Anemo character. This means he can provide resistance reduction if equipped with 4-Viridescent Venerer.
The Anemo Archon also has an amazing energy regeneration. If built right, he can keep his Elemental Burst up 100% of the time, which makes any fight a breeze. He's a great option to use in the Freeze composition described above.
Kazuha was a pleasant surprise in Genshin Impact. Just like Venti, he can crowd control enemies, reduce their resistance, and deal a considerable amount of damage. However, Kazuha's unique supportive ability lies in his passive. Through this skill, Kazuha can grant Ayaka additional Cryo damage if he is built on Elemental Mastery.
Sucrose is good for any team composition that relies on Elemental reactions. She provides a decent amount of Elemental Mastery and helps her team deal more damage through reactions. This is perfect for Ayaka in Melt composition. Sucrose is also an Anemo character, so she can reduce the enemy's resistance, and offers great crowd control with her kit.
Since Ayaka is a Cryo user, having Another Cryo on her team activates the Cryo Resonance. This will give Ayaka 15% more Crit Rate, allowing her even more damage potential. Additionally, Diona can shield Ayaka and heal her with her Elemental Skill and Burst. The Kätzlein's Elemental Skill also makes a decent battery, especially if Diona is equipped with Sacrificial or Favonius Bow.
Kaeya is one of the most underrated characters in Genshin Impact. This Cavalry Captain is often overlooked, despite having the potential to be a great damage dealer. Furthermore, Kaeya also makes a great Cryo support. His Elemental Skill generates a decent amount of energy, so he can be a good battery for Ayaka.
Similar to Xiangling, Kaeya's Elemental Burst also persist when he's swapped out. This means that Ayaka can stay active while enjoying the additional damage from Kaeya's Elemental Burst.
Just like Kaeya and Diona, Rosaria can create Cryo Resonance with Ayaka. This Favonius Nun is also one of the best when it comes to generating energy. While Rosaria's Elemental Burst may not be as practical as Kaeya's, Rosaria is equipped with a supportive passive.
Rosaria can pass on 15% of her Critical Rate to her teammates after she cast her Elemental Burst. If Rosaria is built on Critical Rate, Ayaka can practically play without any Critical Rate on herself.