Genshin Impact released many new characters in 2023, including many shielders. Therefore, the rank and list of the top strongest shielders in this game have been updated. Check out the five best shield makers in Genshin Impact till July 2023 here.

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#5. Noelle

Noelle's shield helps beginners in early combat of the game when they haven't got other shield makers. She is a free character in the beginner's banner that almost every player can roll and obtain.

Noelle Is An Ideal Shielder
Noelle is an ideal shielder for beginners in Genshin Impact.

Her shield can be upgraded to 17,000 HP at maximum with a DEF buff from Whiteblind Claymore. Moreover, this Geo shield can absorb 150% DMG from every attack. If you can unlock Noelle C6, she can also play as the main DPS.

#4. Thoma

Thoma's shield has a greater strength of 20,000 HP at maximum with buffs from the Black Tassel polearm. His shield can protect the active character from one or two attacks of the Consecrated beasts in Spiral Abyss now.

Genshin Thoma
Thoma's shield can be stacked to become more solid.

However, the shield stack mechanism of Thoma is pretty complicated. Therefore, a lot of players deploy this Pyro character for Elemental Mastery and Pyro application for Burgeon reaction. His shield can also mark enemies with Pyro auras.

#3. Kirara

Kirara is surprisingly ranked as the top shielder in Genshin Impact with a solid shield. The maximum status of the shield can reach 23,000 HP with buffs from the Key of Khaj-Nisut and the artifact set of Tenacity of the Millelith.

Kirara Genshin
The new character Kirara also has a useful shield.

The thickness of her shield can be stacked like Thoma's shield. So, you need to unleash her elemental skill to make the shield more solid. Then, your active character is always protected inside during combat.

#2. Layla

Layla also needs the Key of Khaj-Nisut and Tenacity of the Millelith with HP buffs to make her shield more robust and reliable. Layla C6 has a strong shield with 26,000 HP. Moreover, you can activate it immediately when the old shield expires.

Laylas Cryo Shield
Layla's Cryo shield can protect your characters well when countering Cryo bosses.

As Layla is a Cryo character. Her shield can absorb 250% Cryo DMG and 100% DMG from other elemental attacks. In addition, her shield can also apply the Cryo element and deal Cryo damage to the opponents who it touches. It makes this Cryo character a helpful supporter of the Elemental Skill DPS team.

#1. Zhongli

Zhongli is the best shielder in Genshin Impact till update 3.8. His shield can exist 24/24. Moreover, it can self-upgrade when you get hit. This Geo shield can also absorb 150 DMG from all attacks. The Tenacity of the Millelith is the best artifact set for Zhongli's shield. Zhongli C6 has an unbreakable shield of 40,000 HP.

Zhonglis Shield Is Nearly Unbreakable
Zhongli's shield is nearly unbreakable.

It's often difficult to unlock Zhongli C6. But Zhongli C0 can also unleash a 30,000-HP shield. Besides, this character can reduce the elemental resistance of enemies by 20%, making him a helpful supporter in any team.

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