Let's be real, fellow Travelers—when we toss those Acquaint Fates at the eternal Wanderlust Invocation banner, we’re all secretly praying for that golden glow signaling a five-star jackpot. But hey, as someone who’s accidentally built an army of four-stars while chasing Diluc (still hiding, buddy?), I’ve learned these "consolation prizes" can absolutely carry your adventures across Teyvat. Forget disappointment—today, we’re spotlighting the SS-tier to A-tier legends hiding in plain sight!


🪁 10. Faruzan: The Anemo Whisperer

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Element | Anemo

Weapon | Bow

Role | Support

Don’t sleep on this scholarly wind-sniper! While Faruzan won’t solo bosses, she’s basically Anemo’s hype-woman—shredding enemy resistance so your Xiao or Wanderer hits like a hurricane. People Also Ask: "Is Faruzan useless without Anemo DPS?" Honestly? Yeah, kinda. But pair her with one? Suddenly, Mondstadt’s tornadoes look like breezes.


⚡ 9. Beidou: Electro Queen of the High Seas

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Element | Electro

Weapon | Claymore

Role | DPS/Sub-DPS

That moment when Beidou parries a Ruin Guard’s laser? Chef’s kiss. Her Burst—Tidecaller—unleashes off-field Electro chains that turn Hydro or Dendro teams into taser machines. Pro tip: Pair her with Nahida for hyperbloom chaos.


🌪️ 8. Sucrose: Adorable Alchemist, Deadly Swirls

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Element | Anemo

Weapon | Catalyst

Role | Support

Think Venti Jr., but with glasses and bonus Elemental Mastery buffs. Toss her skill into Pyro slimes? Kaboom! People Also Ask: "Sucrose vs. Kazuha—who’s better?" Look, Kazuha’s flashy, but Sucrose is F2P gold.


🔥 7. Chevreuse: Pyro’s Underrated Strategist

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Element | Pyro

Weapon | Polearm

Role | Support

Pyro + Electro team? Chevreuse is mandatory. She shreds enemy resistance like confetti AND heals. Imagine Bennett’s niche cousin who actually specializes in overload comps.


🦁 6. Gaming: Plunge Attack Maniac

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Element | Pyro

Weapon | Claymore

Role | DPS

This lion-dancer isn’t just vibes—he’s a Pyro plunge machine! Timing his kicks with Xingqiu’s Rainswords? Vaporize nukes everywhere. Warning: He’ll need a healer. Dude hits himself harder than enemies sometimes. 😅


🐦‍⬛ 5. Fischl: Princess of Permanent Oz Uptime

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Element | Electro

Weapon | Bow

Role | Sub-DPS

Oz isn’t a bird; he’s a lifestyle. With Golden Troupe artifacts? Fischl’s raven becomes an off-field Electro turret enabling Aggravate/Spread teams effortlessly. Constellations? They make her god-tier.


🐼 4. Xiangling: Pyronado GOAT

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Element | Pyro

Weapon | Polearm

Role | Sub-DPS

Yes, she’s free from Spiral Abyss. No, that doesn’t make her basic. Guoba breathes fire, her Pyronado spins, and suddenly everything’s burning. Pair with Childe for international dominance.


⚡ 3. Iansan: Natlan’s Rising Star

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Element | Electro

Weapon | Polearm

Role | Support

Natlan’s gift to F2P players! Iansan’s Attack buffs and cooldown resets make her SS-tier for quickswap teams. Slap on Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City artifacts? She’s basically Electro-fueled adrenaline.


🍀 2. Bennett: The Unluckiest S-Tier

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Element | Pyro

Weapon | Sword

Role | Support

Bennett’s bad luck is OUR luck. His burst? ATK buff + healing. People Also Ask: "Why is Bennett broken?" Because Mihoyo accidentally made a four-star outshine five-stars. Period.


📖 1. Xingqiu: Hydro Archon in Disguise

Element | Hydro

Weapon | Sword

Role | Sub-DPS

Bookworm? More like Hydro-applicator-in-chief. Xingqiu’s Rainswords enable every reaction: Freeze, Vaporize, Bloom—you name it. C6 turns him into a damage-dealing fountain. Absolute must-pull.


💬 FAQs: Burning Questions Answered

  1. "Can I get limited characters on Wanderlust?"

Nope! Only standard five-stars (Diluc, Keqing, etc.) and permanent four-stars.

  1. "Is the standard banner worth pulling?"

Only use free Acquaint Fates. Primogems? Save for limited banners!

  1. "Who’s better: Xingqiu or Yelan?"

Yelan deals more damage, but Xingqiu’s interruption resistance and healing make him irreplaceable.

  1. "Why is Bennett C6 controversial?"

It infuses melee weapons with Pyro—great for some, disastrous for others (Eula mains, I weep for you).

  1. "Can Faruzan work without Anemo DPS?"

She can, but her resistance-shred is Anemo-specific. Use her elsewhere? Copium at best.

  1. "Best F2P weapon for Xiangling?"

Catch (Inazuma fishing) or Kitain Cross Spear (craftable). Both fix her Energy needs!