Genshin Impact Healing 101: Your Guide to Staying Alive (and Kicking Butt)
Venturing into the wild world of Teyvat? Battling hilichurls and exploring ancient ruins? That’s great! But even the Traveler isn’t invincible. Taking damage is part of the adventure. Understanding healing is crucial if you want to avoid that “Return to Statue of the Seven” screen. This guide is your one-stop shop for healing in Genshin Impact. We’ll cover everything, from munching on Sweet Madames to using divine statues and character abilities.
Healing 101: The Basics
Let’s cover the fundamental ways to heal your party in Genshin Impact. Think of these as your survival toolkit. Essential knowledge for any adventurer.
Nom Nom Nom: The Power of Healing Foods
First up is food. Teyvat has many delicious dishes with potent healing properties. From Sweet Madames to Adeptus’ Temptation, cooking and consuming food restores HP in and out of combat. Keep an eye out for recipes. Experiment to find your favorite healing meals. Pro-tip: Stock up on fowl and sweet flowers. You’ll thank me later.
Statues of the Seven: Your Divine First Aid Kit
These majestic statues across Teyvat aren’t just pretty landmarks; they serve as healing stations. Teleporting to a Statue of the Seven automatically triggers a Blessing. This gradually restores the HP of your whole party. Handy for health after exploring or battling. Plus, statues can revive fallen characters – more on that later. Think of them as pit stops for weary travelers.
Talents, Passives, and Weaponry: Healing Beyond Food and Statues
Beyond eating and praying, Genshin Impact offers sophisticated healing through character talents, passive abilities, and weapon passives. Certain characters are gifted healers, designed to restore HP for themselves and teammates. Others have passive talents that trigger healing under conditions or wield weapons providing healing effects. Understanding these options is key to building effective teams. We’ll delve into these heroes soon!
Meet the Healers: Character-Specific Healing Abilities
Let’s highlight the characters known for healing! Genshin Impact has a diverse roster excelling at keeping your party in shape. Each healer has a unique style and abilities. Finding the right one for your team is crucial. Let’s break down some notable healers.
Barbara: The Idol of Healing (and Hydration)
First, we have Barbara, Mondstadt’s beloved idol and a Hydro healer. She’s often the first healer players encounter. Barbara’s healing scales with her Max HP. If you want her to be a healing machine, stack that HP high!
Her Normal Attacks heal all nearby allies for a chunk of HP that grows with her Max HP. Need a bigger heal? Her Charged Attack provides four times the healing of a normal attack. Efficient hydration! Her Elemental Skill “Let the Show Begin” summons water droplets that orbit the active character, applying Wet status to foes and healing the active character.
However, be mindful that this skill applies Wet status to *your* active character too, making you vulnerable to Cryo reactions. Oops! Barbara’s Elemental Burst “Shining Miracle” bursts heal all party members in emergencies. This can sometimes overheal if everyone’s already fine. Her 6th Constellation grants her a revive ability in single-player mode. Every 15 minutes, she can revive a fallen character – talk about a comeback queen!
However, Barbara has downsides. Her Elemental Skill has a long cooldown, and she doesn’t generate energy for herself. You may need energy recharge stats or sources to keep her burst ready.
Qiqi: The Undead Healing Prodigy
Next up is Qiqi, the little zombie girl from Liyue. Don’t let her quiet demeanor fool you; she’s a healing powerhouse. Many players consider her the queen of sheer healing output in Genshin Impact. If you need consistent healing, Qiqi is your go-to gal.
Both Qiqi’s Elemental Skill “Adeptus Art: Herald of Frost” and her Elemental Burst “Adeptus Art: Preserver of Fortune” provide passive healing. Her skill summons a Herald of Frost that orbits your active character, dealing Cryo damage and healing based on Qiqi’s ATK. Her burst marks enemies, allowing attacks on marked foes to heal the attacker.
This passive healing approach is convenient. Activate her skill or burst, then switch to another character to continue attacking while receiving healing. No need to babysit your HP! Like Barbara, Qiqi’s 6th Constellation also grants a revive ability, bringing back fallen party members. Reliable safety net!
Bennett: The Unlucky Adventurer with a Heart of Gold (and Pyro)
Now, let’s discuss Bennett, the unlucky adventurer who manages to be lucky for your team. Bennett is a Pyro support character providing healing and damage buffs, making him versatile and popular.
Bennett’s Elemental Burst “Fantastic Voyage” is where the magic happens. He performs a jumping attack, creating an Inspiration Field that deals Pyro damage and offers several benefits. If a character within the field has 70% HP or less, they receive continuous healing scaled off Bennett’s Max HP. If their HP is above 70%, they gain an ATK buff.
This gives both reliable healing and an ATK boost for damage dealers. He’s not just a healer; he enables the team!
Jean: The Dandelion Knight of Healing and Damage
Meet Jean, Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius and a 5-star Anemo Sword user. Jean excels at both healing and dealing decent damage. She’s not just a pretty face; she’s powerful.
Jean’s healing ties to her Normal Attacks and Elemental Burst. Her passive talent “Wind Companion” gives her Normal Attacks a chance to heal all party members. Her Elemental Burst “Dandelion Breeze” creates a Dandelion Field dealing Anemo damage to foes while healing characters in it based on Jean’s ATK.
The field continuously heals active characters within it. Jean’s healing is strong and consistent. She contributes significantly to team damage output, making her valuable.
Baizhu: The Tranquil Dendro Healer with a Serpentine Companion
Introducing Baizhu, the enigmatic owner of Bubu Pharmacy and a Dendro healer offering unique healing and utility. Baizhu’s style is smooth and consistent, making him a fantastic choice for Dendro-focused teams.
His Elemental Skill “Universal Diagnosis” sends a Gossamer Sprite between enemies, dealing Dendro damage. When the Sprite returns, it heals all party members. This provides team-wide healing while applying Dendro damage. Baizhu’s Elemental Burst “Holistic Revivification” creates a Seamless Shield that heals the active character and deals Dendro damage to enemies.
Baizhu is reliable and versatile, fitting well into various team compositions centered around Dendro reactions.
Yaoyao: The Adorable Dendro Healer with Yuegui by Her Side
Say hello to Yaoyao, the adorable disciple of Streetward Rambler. Yaoyao is another fantastic Dendro healer known for burst-based team-wide healing and off-field Dendro application.
She’s adorable and brings healing power together.
Yaoyao’s Elemental Skill, “Raphanus Radish,” sends out Yuegui, which throws White Jade Radishes at enemies. This deals Dendro damage while healing characters in a certain area. The healing focuses mainly on the character in use. Yaoyao’s Elemental Burst, “Moonjade Descent,” unlocks Yuegui’s full abilities. It summons many White Jade Radishes that heal all party members while dealing Dendro damage. Yaoyao is a notable healer for the entire team, especially with her burst. Her Dendro application is great for teams focused on Dendro.
Noelle: A Maid Who Can Do It All
Noelle is the diligent maid of the Knights of Favonius. Don’t underestimate her! While she’s mainly a defensive Geo tank and DPS character, she can also heal when necessary. She’s versatile and adds value with her healing skills.
Noelle’s Elemental Skill, “Breastplate,” gives her a shield and heals her team with each attack while the shield lasts. Her healing scales with DEF, making her an effective tanky healer. Though not as potent as main healers, Noelle can still keep the team going in battles. Her strong shield makes her shine as a resilient character.
Kuki Shinobu: The Risk-Reward Electro Healer
Here comes Kuki Shinobu, the deputy leader of the Arataki Gang. She’s an Electro healer who accepts some risk for more reward. Her healing method is about sacrificing her own HP for her teammates’ benefit.
Her Elemental Skill, “Sanctifying Ring,” sacrifices 30% of her HP to create a Grass Ring of Sanctification. This ring follows the active character, dealing Electro damage and healing every 1.5 seconds. The healing scales with her Max HP. The HP sacrifice might sound scary but it’s manageable. Kuki’s consistent healing makes her a great asset. The Grass Ring has a healing range of 4 meters, benefiting multiple players in Co-Op mode.
Collei: The Forest Ranger with Minimal Healing
Now let’s discuss Collei, an eager Forest Ranger trainee. While she’s mainly a Dendro damage dealer, her kit includes a small amount of healing. However, she is not a main healer.
Collei’s Elemental Burst, “Trump-Card Kitty,” brings forth Cuilein-Anbar, a tiny robot cat that bounces around, dealing Dendro damage in an area. While active, it provides a little healing over time to the active character. This healing is a bonus, not the main focus of her kit. Don’t rely on her for regular healing – she’s better for applying Dendro and causing damage.
Sucrose: The Alchemist Who Can Heal
Sucrose, the curious alchemist, focuses on Anemo support and crowd control. She’s not a healer by default.
However, there’s a way! If you equip Sucrose with the Prototype Amber catalyst, she can heal. Prototype Amber restores HP to her and the party when an Elemental Burst is used. So, if Sucrose has Prototype Amber, she might provide some incidental healing. This effect is weapon-based rather than character-specific. “Healer Sucrose” is more of a joke than a real build, but in emergencies, every bit helps!
Dehya: The Eremite Warrior Who Heals Herself
Meet Dehya, the fierce Eremite warrior. This Pyro character emphasizes self-sustain and damage mitigation. Notice the emphasis on “self.” Dehya does not heal teammates.
Her passive talent, “Unstinting Succor,” lets her regenerate HP based on her Max HP over time when damaged in her Elemental Skill’s Fiery Sanctum. This passive heals only her. If you seek team-wide healing, Dehya isn’t the solution. A dedicated healer is still needed to support teammates alongside her damage mitigation.
Reviving the Fallen: Bringing Characters Back
Even with the best healers, sometimes characters fall in battle. Don’t fret! Genshin Impact offers ways to revive fallen members, ensuring your adventure continues.
Dishes of Resurrection: Culinary Comebacks
Just like healing dishes, Teyvat has “revive dishes” – special foods that can bring fallen characters back to life. These dishes often have names indicating resurrection, such as “Teyvat Fried Egg” or “Revitalizing Chicken Soup.” Keep some revive dishes handy for tough challenges. They’re your emergency lifeline.
Constellations of Comeback: Star-Powered Revivals
Some characters, like Barbara and Qiqi, have constellations that grant revive abilities. These typically unlock at C6 (Constellation Level 6), which requires a significant investment. While constellation-based revives are strong, they may be limited to single-player mode or have cooldowns.
Statues of the Seven: Divine Resurrection
Those helpful Statues of the Seven are not just for healing! Statues can revive fallen characters. Interact with a Statue of the Seven to find the option to revive characters. This method is reliable and accessible, especially near statues after tough fights. Think of it as divine intervention.
Co-op Healing: Sharing Health Love
When venturing in Co-op mode with friends, healing dynamics change slightly. Let’s explore healing in multiplayer settings.
Barbara in Co-op: Hydration for All!
Barbara’s healing extends to Co-op! Her Normal Attacks, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst can all heal other players in your Co-op session. Barbara is an excellent Co-op healer, ensuring everyone stays healthy during battles.
Kuki Shinobu in Co-op: Shared Healing Ring
Kuki Shinobu’s Grass Ring of Sanctification can heal multiple players within 4 meters in Co-op mode. This makes Shinobu a great Co-op healer, especially for teams that stay close together.
Barbara’s Revive (Single-Player Only)
Barbara’s C6 revive ability remains exclusive to single-player mode. In Co-op, rely on other methods for fallen teammates. Don’t expect Barbara to resurrect friends in multiplayer – she’s powerful but not that powerful.
Who’s the Best Healer? Top Healers in Genshin Impact
The question arises: “Who’s the best healer in Genshin Impact?” The answer varies depending on team composition, playstyle, and content. Some healers stand out for their exceptional capabilities.
Overall Top-Tier Healers: Healing Elite
For top-tier healers with consistent support, Kokomi, Baizhu, and Bennett often lead the lists. Kokomi and Baizhu offer incredible team-wide healing. Kokomi’s “Kurage’s Oath” provides reliable off-field healing and Hydro application. Baizhu aids with potent Dendro-infused healing and shielding. Bennett provides strong healing and ATK buffs.
Team-Wide Healing Masters: Everyone Takes Damage
If you need reliable team-wide healing, choose Kokomi and Baizhu. Their abilities excel at keeping your party healthy against AoE damage. For consistent group healing, these two fit the bill.
Beginner-Friendly Healing Powerhouse: Qiqi
Beginners or those prioritizing healing value Qiqi as a top choice. Her healing is potent and straightforward to apply. She serves as a reliable healer for early-game content or beyond. If you seek a character to keep your team alive, Qiqi fits perfectly.
Furina Team Healing: Anemo Resistance Shredding Healers
When using teams including Hydro Archon Furina, certain healers synergize well. Jean and Xianyun (Cloud Retainer) are often
Furina teams prefer certain healers. They use the Viridescent Venerer (VV) artifact set. This set shreds enemy Anemo resistance. This helps boost Anemo damage dealers in the team. Other healers work too, but Jean and Xianyun offer VV shredding. They are excellent choices for synergy.
Character Builds and Roles: Healing in Context
Healing means more than HP restoration. It relates to the role and build of the character in the team. Let’s review a few characters and their roles regarding healing.
Barbara: The Dedicated Healing Specialist
Barbara is a dedicated healer. Her healing scales with Max HP. Building her with HP artifacts and weapons maximizes her healing. She keeps your team alive and well.
Sucrose: The Accidental Healer (with Prototype Amber)
Sucrose isn’t a healer by default. If you choose the “Healer Sucrose” build with Prototype Amber, she offers support. She provides incidental healing with Anemo support and crowd control. Still, healing isn’t her main role.
Collei: The Dendro Damage Dealer with a Hint of Sustain
Collei specializes in Dendro damage and application. Her healing is minor. Do not build Collei as a healer. Focus on her Dendro damage and application. The healing acts as a tiny bonus.
Noelle: The Tanky Healer/DPS Hybrid
Noelle is unique. She serves as a tank, DPS, and healer. Her healing scales with DEF and increases shield strength. Noelle is self-sufficient, providing defense and sustain. She proves reliable and versatile.
Team Composition Considerations: Do You Always Need a Healer?
Let’s answer a key question: do you need a dedicated healer in your Genshin Impact team? Surprisingly, no. Healers are valuable, yet some teams work well without a dedicated healer.
The need for a healer largely depends on team composition and content. Some teams focus on high damage and quick swaps. They may prioritize damage over sustain. In these teams, you rely on dodging or shields for survival. For longer battles or tougher enemies, a healer is important.
Some healers provide more than healing. Bennett grants an ATK buff, adding value beyond healing. Jean and Xianyun can shred Anemo resistance, boosting damage. Choosing a healer with utility can enhance team performance.
Ultimately, your need for a healer and which one to pick depends on experimentation and preference. Try different compositions, test various healers, and find the best fit for your playstyle in Teyvat. Happy healing! May your adventures yield more victories than defeats!
