There are many stats players have to get accustomed to inGenshin Impact. Some of them are familiar, like the attack and critical stats, while others are quite exclusive to the game, like Elemental Mastery. However, there are also some hidden values. While they may seem neglectable, being aware of these stats can be a great help in Travelers' playthrough.
One of the hidden aspects ofGenshin Impactis height. It has been proven that tall characters are a better option for exploration than short characters. They can swim greater distances and climb faster. Furthermore, sometimes, an Oculus may require a bit of height to be collected. For players who wish to maximize their exploration experience, here are the tallest characters they can use.
Updated on July 20, 2025, by Nahda Nabiilah:With the release of Natlan, the Land of Pyro, many characters have been released in Genshin Impact. While some are a small and cute size, like Kachina, some are considered tall, like Xilonen, which became a playable character as of version 5.1. Although all characters in this list are considered tall, some are obviously taller than the others. A great advantage for tall players is that they swim greater distances and climb mountains faster than short characters. Therefore, they are the best option for exploration.
24Ningguang
The Lady Of The Jade Chamber
Ningguang is theTianquanof theLiyue Qixing, so she holds a large influence in the region. She is widely disliked by those with great powers because of her ruthless and calculating ways. However, it’s evident thatthe Tianquan has Liyue’s best interest at heartand cares about its inhabitants. For example, whenOsialwas attacking, she put her problems with the Adepti aside and sacrificed theJade Chamber, her life’s work, to protect Liyue Harbor.
Previously, the Liyue Qixing looked up toRex Lapisto make their yearly decisions. But now that the deity is gone, the mortals will handle all of the region’s affairs.
23Rosaria
A Sister With A Dark Past
Rosaria is a Sister in Mondstadt’s Church of Favonius. Despite being a Sister, she dislikes any Church-related activities and is always either skipping them or being the first one to leave.Rosaria is seen as a cold personand is very skilled with knives and killing. This skill was developed before coming to Mondstadt as she used to live with a group of bandits that taught her everything.
After a while, Grand Master Varka defeated the bandits and offered her a chance to redeem herself. Rosaria accepted and was welcomed in the Church of Favonius. She felt indebted to the City because of its goodwill and decided to protect Mondstadt from the shadows.
22Dehya
A Fierce Desert Mercenary
Dehyahails the sand and considers it her home, as she’s willing to do anything to protect it. Her passionate and unyielding methods were always the topic of gossip among the Eremites, to the point she was referred to as “Flame-Mane” Dehya.
Dehya will do anything to protect her people;she cares much for her friends, but the Unfettered Desert Mercenary is too shy to show it. This can be seen when she sold her Claymore inGenshin Impactand donated the money to the Sabzeruz Festival without telling anyone to make Dunyazard happy.
21Eula
The Black Sheep Of The Lawrence Clan
EulaLawrence is the captain of the Reconnaissance Company in the Knights of Favonius. This means that she and her team spend most of their time outside, scouting the area and eliminating any danger.
The Spindrift Knight is a noblebecause she’s a descendant of the Lawrence Clan. However, she is one of the few who acknowledges her ancestors' wrongdoings. As a result, she cuts ties with her own family and even swears that if they harm Mondstadt in any way, she will not hesitate to eliminate them.
20Jean
The Dandelion Knight
Jean Gunnhildr is theDandelion Knightof the Knights of Favonius. Before Varka embarks on an expedition, he also bestows the title ofActing Grand Masterto her. Honestly, it’s the perfect role because Jean puts the needs of Mondstadt’s Citizens before her own. No matter how simple and small the problem is, she is willing to help anyone.Jean considers Vennessa, the first Dandelion Knight, a great role model and works tirelessly to carry on her legacy.
When she is tired or having a bad day, she heads to theGreat Treein Windrise. Another way to de-stress herself is to visit her younger sister, Barbara, a deaconess of the Church of Favonius.
19Yelan
A ‘Normal’ Worker At The Ministry Of Civil Affairs
It appears that Jean, Eula, and Yelan all possess roughly the same height inGenshin Impact. This persona is very mysterious and reversed as she lives a life full of secrets thanks to the nature of her job.Yelan is considered intelligent and a great tactician by her peersas her usual plans depend on psychological tricks and shrewdness to complete the mission successfully.
Yelan enjoys long naps since she gets tired easily and prefers to save energy for more pressing matters. She prefers spicy food to the point where Xiangling’s spiciest dish doesn’t affect her in the slightest. Additionally, Yelan is not a fan of sweets like candy as she considers them distracting and addictive.
18Lisa
The Knight Of Favonius Librarian
Lisa Minci is a powerful Witch and was considered to beSumeru Academia’s best student in 200 years. She returned to Mondstadt after two years of advanced studies in Sumeru. At the moment, the Witch is tasked with taking care of the vast collection of books in the Knights of Favonius library. Her favorite hobbies are taking naps or reading books from the restricted section.
The Librarian has a close relationship with Jean, and they often eat together at theGood Hunter. AlthoughLisa likes to tease the Travelerwith flirtatious or witty comments, she considers them very special to her.
17Raiden Shogun
The Electro Archon
While Raiden Shogun may seem like a tall person, her height barely places her among thefemaleGenshin Impactcharacters. She’s shorter than her Tengu warrior, Kujou Sara, who by far is the tallest female in the game.
The Electro Archon is the most respected figure in Inazuma. Previously, she spent her time in the Plane of Euthymia while her puppet ran the region for her. But now, Raiden Ei actively leads Inazuma using the Raiden Shogun puppet as her vessel.
16Shenhe
The Disciple Of Cloud Retainer
Shenhe was released inGenshin Impact2.4. She’s a disciple of Cloud Retainer, an Adeptus who lives in Mt. Aocang. The crane adopted little Shenhe when she found the girl fighting against an evil god.
After living for so long in the mountains, Shenhe has little understanding of human customs. The red ropes bound around her body also further suppress her emotions, making her seem like a cold person. Despite all that, though, she has been trying to properly live among humans. Recently, Shenhe also found out that she has a nephew, Chongyun.
15Kujou Sara
The Shogun’s Tengu
Kujou Sara is currently the tallest female character inGenshin Impact. The General of the Tenryou Commission is a formidable warrior, which is no surprise as she bore the blood of Tengu. This Inazuma youkai is known for its unbeatable speed and prowess in both sword and bow fighting.
Sara’s talent can be clearly seen from the fact that she beats both Kazuha’s friend and Arataki Itto in a duel. This leads to Itto constantly harassing the Bulletin Boards, asking for a rematch against the Tengu. The sneaky Kitsune, Yae Miko, even found this amusing as she’s the one responsible for the existence of those messages.
