A recent data analysis from Genshin Impact has surfaced, showcasing the ownership percentages of the game's coveted five-star characters. As one of HoYoverse's flagship titles, Genshin Impact categorizes its playable roster into two distinct tiers: the rare five-star characters and the more accessible four-star units. The gacha system makes five-star characters particularly elusive, requiring up to 90 wishes to guarantee acquisition compared to the 10-wish threshold for four-star units.

With the introduction of Natlan's fiery landscapes, Genshin Impact has maintained its tradition of releasing at least one new five-star character per update. The latest addition, Fontaine's culinary master Escoffier, continues this trend. HoYoverse has already teased two upcoming characters for the next version: Dahlia, a four-star unit, and the enigmatic swordswoman Skirk.

Character Ownership Rankings in Version 5.6

The ownership statistics, compiled by prominent leaker hxg_diluc, reveal fascinating insights into player preferences:

• Furina (96.5%)
• Tighnari (94.4%)
• Jean (93%)
• Mona (93%)
• Keqing (92.1%)
• Kazuha (91.2%)
• Diluc (90.9%)
• Qiqi (90.6%)
• Nahida (89%)
• Xilonen (88%)

Furina's dominance comes as no surprise to seasoned players. The Hydro Archon's versatile support capabilities make her indispensable across numerous team compositions. Beyond her mechanical strengths, Furina's emotionally charged Archon Quest has been widely praised as Genshin Impact's most compelling narrative to date. Her recent banner rerun further solidified her position at the top of the ownership charts.

The subsequent positions are occupied by Standard Banner characters - Tighnari, Jean, Mona, and Keqing. These units benefit from the game's pity system, where they frequently appear when players lose the 50/50 chance on limited banners. While serviceable in specific scenarios, these characters generally rank lower in the current meta compared to their limited counterparts.

Kaedehara Kazuha, previously the most-owned character before Furina's resurgence, maintains strong popularity due to his flexible Anemo support capabilities. Meanwhile, Xilonen represents Natlan's strongest showing on the list. As arguably the most potent Geo character released in recent updates, many players consider her a Geo-infused alternative to Kazuha's crowd control prowess.

As the meta continues to evolve, many in the Genshin Impact community hope HoYoverse will implement character balancing updates akin to their approach in Honkai: Star Rail. Such changes could breathe new life into older characters struggling to find relevance in the current endgame content. With version 5.7 on the horizon and new gameplay modes reportedly in development, the character ownership landscape may see significant shifts in the coming months.