Genshin Impact 4.2: Ayaka's Latest Banner Suggestions | Is Ayaka Worth Summoning?

In the 4.2 version of Genshin Impact, it is not recommended to pull for the character Ayaka. She has been overshadowed in terms of strength by the character Yoimiya, and does not have any special functionalities. She is more suitable for players who prioritize collecting characters.

1. Current Advantages of Ayaka

【Wide Area Damage】

Although Ayaka's Elemental Burst requires 80 energy, her self-regenerating energy mechanism allows her to consistently use her powerful AOE attacks. This makes Ayaka a popular choice for players who use the Freeze comp.

【Uninterruptible Attacks】

Comfort in playing a main DPS character not only relies on their damage output, but also on their ability to withstand interruptions in various environments. Ayaka's elemental Skill increases her resistance to interruptions, making her a solid option for players who seek a reliable and uninterrupted combat experience. This makes her superior to the character Childe, who also has a low HP threshold.

【Freedom in Teaming】

Due to Ayaka's short skill cooldown, players have a lot of flexibility in choosing support characters. They can opt for short-duration support characters like Xingqiu, Bennett, and Yanfei, or long-duration support characters like Ningguang and Ningguang. Additionally, Ayaka can be paired with various backline characters such as Fischl, Beidou, Yanfei, Xiangling, Ningguang, Xingqiu, Lisa, and Diona.

2. Is Ayaka Worth Pulling for in 4.2?

Ayaka can be pulled, but she is not a necessary character to have. Currently, there are three main team compositions for Ayaka: Freeze, Burst, and Vaporize.

【Freeze】 Ayaka Eula/Kaeya/Chongyun Xingqiu Qiqi

This is a team composition with very high DPS, but Ayaka is not a crucial part of the team. The main DPS can be replaced by other characters, and players can even opt for a low-cost team comp with Barbara instead of Qiqi, shifting the focus to support Xingqiu rather than Ayaka.

【Burst】 Ayaka Kazuha/Beidou Xingqiu Kamisato Ayaka

The key to this team composition is Kazuha. The driver character can be replaced by any Hydro, Electro, or Anemo character, and even Cryo characters are now competing for the driver spot.

【Vaporize】 Ayaka Bennett Xiangling C1 Mona

This team composition relies on quick bursts of damage, with no independent cooldowns. However, it is not a perfect strategy in practice, especially with the introduction of Yoimiya. Yoimiya outshines Ayaka as the preferred main DPS for this team comp.

These three team compositions are the result of extensive testing and are currently among the top three Ayaka teams in the Spiral Abyss. Unfortunately, Ayaka is playable in all three systems, but she is not the best choice for any of them.

If players truly want to optimize their teams, they may find themselves in a situation of constantly wondering which character would be better. Therefore, our recommendation for pulling for Ayaka is only for players who truly love her character.