Yelan Build Guide
- Yelan is an elite Hydro sub-DPS who deals off-field damage via her Burst's coordinated attacks and provides a ramping DMG bonus to the active character.
- Her best artifact set is Emblem of Severed Fate (4-pc), converting ER into Burst DMG — perfect since her Burst is her most important ability.
- As an HP-scaling character, 30,000+ HP and 180-200% Energy Recharge are your primary stat targets before CRIT.
- Yelan is often compared to Xingqiu — she offers higher personal damage and a ramping DMG buff, while Xingqiu provides defensive utility and interruption resistance.
Best Weapons for Yelan
| Weapon | Rarity | Main Stat | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Simulacra | 5★ | CRIT DMG | Signature weapon. Massive 88.2% CRIT DMG, HP% passive, and universal DMG bonus. BiS by a considerable margin. |
| Favonius Warbow | 4★ | Energy Recharge | Best 4-star and F2P option. Solves ER needs entirely while generating energy for the team. Enables smoother rotations. |
| Slingshot | 3★ | CRIT Rate | Surprisingly good 3-star option. 31.2% CRIT Rate is valuable stat compression if your ER needs are met elsewhere. Passive is irrelevant for Yelan. |
Best Artifacts for Yelan
| Artifact Set | Piece Combination | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emblem of Severed Fate | 4-pc | Undisputed BiS. Converts ER into Burst DMG (up to 75% at 300% ER). Since you build 180%+ ER anyway, this set is unbeatable for Yelan's Burst-centric playstyle. |
Best Team Comps
Double Hydro Hu Tao
Hu Tao / Yelan / Xingqiu / Zhongli — Double Hydro provides Hydro resonance (25% HP for all) and ensures consistent Vaporize for Hu Tao. Yelan's A4 passive gives Hu Tao ramping DMG bonus throughout her field time. Extremely high single-target damage.
Hyperbloom
Yelan / Nahida / Kuki Shinobu / Flex — Yelan applies Hydro for Bloom core generation, Nahida provides Dendro, and Kuki triggers Hyperbloom with full EM build. The flex slot can be another Hydro, Dendro, or a shielder. Very strong and easy to play.
Raiden National
Raiden Shogun / Yelan / Xiangling / Bennett — Yelan replaces Xingqiu in the classic Rational team for higher damage. Raiden's Burst recharges energy for the team. Xiangling provides off-field Pyro for Vaporize. Bennett heals and buffs ATK.
Talent Priority
Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill > Normal Attack
Yelan's Burst is her primary contribution — crowning it is highly recommended. Her Skill provides good damage and energy generation, so level it to at least 8. Normal Attack can be left at level 1 unless you are using Yelan on-field at C6.
Recommended Stats
| Artifact Slot | Main Stat | Substat Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Sands | HP% (or ER%) | CRIT, HP%, ER |
| Goblet | Hydro DMG Bonus | CRIT, HP%, ER |
| Circlet | CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG | CRIT, HP%, ER |
Target stats: 30,000+ HP, 180-200% Energy Recharge (lower if running double Hydro or Raiden), and a 70/140+ crit ratio. Meeting ER requirements is your top priority — a Yelan who can't Burst on cooldown does zero damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Yelan vs Xingqiu — which one should I use?
Both are excellent. Yelan offers higher personal damage and a ramping DMG buff. Xingqiu provides damage reduction, minor healing, and interruption resistance. In teams needing defensive utility (e.g., Hu Tao without Zhongli), Xingqiu is preferable. In teams that already have a shielder/healer, Yelan's higher damage ceiling wins out. Running both together (Double Hydro) is often the best option.
Q: Is Aqua Simulacra worth pulling?
Aqua Simulacra is one of the best bows in the game and Yelan's BiS, providing a massive damage spike. However, it only outperforms Favonius Warbow if you can still meet your ER requirements through artifacts. A Yelan with Favonius who Bursts every rotation out-damages a Yelan with Aqua who cannot.
Q: What are Yelan's ER requirements?
In solo Hydro teams: 200-220% ER. In double Hydro (with Xingqiu): 180-200% ER. With Raiden: 160-180% ER. With C1 (extra Skill charge): subtract roughly 20% from these ranges. Favonius Warbow can cover most of these requirements, allowing you to use an HP% sands.
Q: What is the best F2P weapon for Yelan?
Favonius Warbow is the best F2P weapon. It provides ER and team utility. The Stringless is a decent option if your ER is already met. Slingshot (3-star) is a niche option for CRIT Rate if you have high ER from substats. Always prioritize ER over damage stats on your weapon.
Q: Is Yelan good at C0?
Yes, Yelan is an S-tier character at C0. Her C1 provides an extra Skill charge which helps with energy and overworld mobility, but it is a convenience upgrade, not a necessity. C2 adds additional Hydro application that can enable some new team comps, but C0 Yelan is already a top-tier pull.