Best 6 F2P Teams in Genshin Impact 2026
These teams clear Spiral Abyss with 4-star characters and craftable or event weapons. Each one is built around a reaction loop rather than raw stat investment.
How We Rank These
A good F2P team does three things: it triggers a strong reaction consistently, it batteries itself so everyone's burst is ready, and it needs only one or two 5-star characters (usually one you get from the standard banner or a guaranteed limited pull).
Hyperbloom (Nahida + Xingqiu + Kuki)
The most accessible endgame team in the game. Only the trigger needs investment (level 90 + full EM), and the reaction damage ignores CRIT entirely.
Watch out: You need at least one Dendro character, and Dendro MC works if you do not have Nahida.
Raiden National
Raiden + Xiangling + Xingqiu + Bennett. A perfect energy loop where everyone batteries everyone else, with all 4-star teammates.
Watch out: Needs 200%+ ER on Xiangling and correct rotation order or the damage falls apart.
Nilou Bloom Budget
Nilou + Dendro MC + Barbara + Collei. Massive AoE damage with only one limited 5-star required.
Watch out: Hydro and Dendro only — adding any other element disables Nilou's Bountiful Cores.
Freeze (Ayaka + Shenhe + Sucrose + Diona)
Freeze teams work with modest investment because CRIT Rate comes from Blizzard Strayer and Cryo resonance instead of artifacts.
Watch out: Completely ineffective against bosses that cannot be frozen.
Taser (Sucrose + Fischl + Beidou + Xingqiu)
All 4-star Electro-Charged team with strong AoE and crowd control. Very comfortable to play.
Watch out: Lower single-target ceiling than reaction teams, and Beidou needs high ER investment.
Hu Tao Double Hydro F2P
Hu Tao + Xingqiu + Sucrose + Thoma/Layla. Dragon's Bane R5 is an excellent weapon and Xingqiu enables full Vaporize uptime.
Watch out: C0 Hu Tao requires jump-cancel practice and a shielder to avoid stamina problems.
Verdict
Start with Hyperbloom — it has the lowest investment floor in the game and clears all content. Then build a National variant for your second Abyss side, because it reuses Bennett, Xingqiu, and Xiangling with any on-field driver.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the strongest F2P team in Genshin Impact?
Hyperbloom (Nahida or Dendro MC + Xingqiu + Kuki Shinobu + flex). It requires only one character to be fully built, scales with level and EM instead of CRIT, and clears Floor 12 with 4-star weapons.
Do F2P teams need 5-star characters?
Most need at most one. Hyperbloom works with Dendro MC and Barbara, National needs only a driver, and Taser is entirely 4-star.
What should F2P players spend primogems on?
Prioritize one strong limited support (Furina or Kazuha) and one carry you enjoy. Avoid the weapon banner entirely — 4-star weapons cover every archetype.