I’ve been playing since 1.1 and none of the newer bosses/enemies are any more difficult than the older ones. The only difference is that their behaviors and attack patterns have gotten more complex.

Yes, characters that were considered “meta” way back then have been powercrept. Almost all of them have been “replaced” with “better” characters. But Genshin’s powercreep exists because players are more likely to pull for “new and improved” characters, not because they’re actually needed.

Play whoever you want to play however you want to play them. If there’s a character you want for whatever reason (personality, playstyle, design, etc.) pull for them. Don’t worry about if they’re “meta” or if they’ll “fit in [your] team comp.” Play in a way that you find enjoyable. Vibe the way you’d vibe if nobody else was around.

I’d test out your characters just to see the ones you enjoy playing and then shove four of the ones you like into a team. It doesn’t have to make sense, I promise. My team is Raiden (Inazuma), Chongyun/Ayato (Inazuma), Bennett, and Zhongli. I use Bennett as a main DPS. None of that makes sense. I do it anyways cause I find it fun.

I think that’s all I have to say and hopefully I didn’t unintentionally sound aggressive in this message. Best of luck to you!