Zhongli vs Navia
The immovable rock vs. the explosive Geo gunbrella
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Zhongli if…
- When your main carry needs absolute protection (Hu Tao, Yoimiya, Xiao)
- In teams where universal resistance shred is a major damage gain
- For players who struggle with dodging and want maximum safety
Pick Navia if…
- When you want a high-impact, satisfying Geo damage dealer
- In teams that can produce many Crystallize shards (Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro)
- If you need a quickswap burst unit to fill downtime in your rotation
They are completely different units: Zhongli provides the best defense, while Navia provides some of the best frontloaded Geo offense. They actually work excellently together, with Zhongli shielding and shredding for Navia's nukes.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Zhongli
- The strongest shield in the game.
- Shield gives a universal 20% resistance shred increasing DPS for the team.
- Incredibly flexible, can be used in a large range of team compositions.
- Shields have no impact on corrosion attacks.
- Elemental Burst can result in a DPS loss due to its long animation.
- Low energy generation.
Navia
- Strong Geo character who does not require additional Geo characters to perform well.
- Low field-time requirements.
- One of her top weapons is available from the Battle Pass.
- Reliant on triggering Crystallize, which limits team compositions.
- Still prefers another Geo character in the party to reduce Energy Recharge requirements.
- Her AoE damage can be inconsistent.
Shared Team Members
With Zhongli
Bennett's Fantastic Voyage provides the massive ATK buff Zhongli needs to turn his Planet Befall into a high-damage nuke. He also provides Pyro application that can be used to trigger Crystallize shards for a Geo-focused team.
With Navia
Bennett is mandatory for maximizing Navia's 'Ceremonial Crystalshot' damage, providing the massive ATK buff her skill scales with. He also helps her maintain Pyro Resonance and contributes to the elemental diversity needed for her passive ATK buffs.
With Zhongli
Furina provides a team-wide DMG buff that amplifies Zhongli's personal damage, though this is a niche setup for those running him as a burst support. Her Hydro application also allows Zhongli to generate Crystallize shards more frequently.
With Navia
Furina is an incredible partner for Navia, providing a huge DMG buff and consistent off-field Hydro to trigger Crystallize. The shards generated by Furina's summons ensure Navia always has Crystal Shrapnel stacks ready for her massive gunbrella shots.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Favonius Lance
Artifacts
Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
Sands
HP %
Goblet
HP %
Circlet
HP %
Substats
HP % > HP > Energy Recharge
Weapon
Verdict
Artifacts
Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods
Sands
ATK % / Energy Recharge
Goblet
Geo DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
Energy Recharge (to requirement) > CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK %
Who Should You Pull?
- When your main carry needs absolute protection (Hu Tao, Yoimiya, Xiao)
- In teams where universal resistance shred is a major damage gain
- For players who struggle with dodging and want maximum safety
- When you want a high-impact, satisfying Geo damage dealer
- In teams that can produce many Crystallize shards (Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro)
- If you need a quickswap burst unit to fill downtime in your rotation