Genshin Impact Yanfei Build
Catalyst 
Pyro Yanfei Legal Consultancy 28/7 Bestia Iustitia Taishan Mansion A well-known legal adviser active in Liyue Harbor. A brilliant young lady in whose veins runs the blood of an illuminated beast.
Best builds for Yanfei
VAPORIZE DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT DMG
High base ATK and CRIT DMG substat. Burst boosts Elemental Mastery for stronger Vaporize.
CRIT DMG
Massive CRIT DMG and Normal Attack damage bonus. The HP fluctuation effect is easily triggered by Yanfei's charged attacks.
CRIT Rate
High CRIT Rate and an ATK% bonus after using Skill, which aligns with Yanfei's rotation.
CRIT DMG
Provides Elemental Mastery and CRIT Rate. After triggering a reaction, the team gains ATK%, benefiting both Yanfei and supports.
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG and Normal Attack speed. The Vaporize reaction boosts Elemental Mastery further.
Elemental Mastery
Team Elemental Mastery buff and high personal EM. Ideal for reaction-heavy teams, boosting Vaporize damage.
Elemental Mastery
Substat CRIT Rate and Energy Recharge. The Burst damage bonus helps Yanfei's nuke potential.
ATK%
Craftable option with ATK% substat. The passive increases Elemental DMG Bonus after using Skill, simple but effective.
CRIT DMG
Random buff on swap: ATK%, Elemental DMG Bonus, or Elemental Mastery. All three benefit Vaporize Yanfei.
CRIT DMG
Substat CRIT DMG. After causing Pyro reactions, ATK and CRIT Rate increase, syncing with Yanfei's playstyle.
Artifacts
4-piece bonus boosts Vaporize by 15% and Skill damage. Using Skill three times stacks the 2-piece effect further.
4-piece gives Elemental Mastery based on team composition. In a reaction team, this outdamages Crimson Witch when built with high EM.
2-piece EM +80 and 4-piece charged attack damage +35%. Perfect for Yanfei's charged attack focus, especially if you lack Crimson Witch.
4-piece bonus boosts Vaporize by 15% and Skill damage. Using Skill three times stacks the 2-piece effect further.
4-piece grants CRIT Rate when HP changes. With Yanfei's shield or self-damage, it can reach 36% CRIT Rate, easing stat requirements.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Pyro DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Yanfei's A4 triggers extra
SHIELD SUPPORT [C4+ REQUIRED] Build
Weapons
HP%
Heals the whole team and regenerates energy on Burst, letting Yanfei maintain her shield uptime and act as a healer.
Energy Recharge
High Energy Recharge and white particles from crits help battery the entire team, especially if Yanfei has enough CRIT Rate.
HP%
Swapping to another character after Yanfei grants a massive ATK% buff, ideal for boosting a main DPS.
Elemental Mastery
Provides Energy Recharge and a team ATK% buff on Skill hit, synergizing with her quick tap Skill.
Artifacts
Boosts Energy Recharge and increases Burst damage based on it, allowing Yanfei to spam her shield-generating Burst more often.
Boosts team ATK% by 20% after using Burst, a straightforward buff for any team composition.
When a teammate triggers a Pyro-related reaction, increases their Pyro and reaction damage; fits if reactions are frequent.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
Energy Recharge / HP%
HP%
HP%
Most-used community build
Weapons
Best teams for Yanfei
Yanfei Vaporize + Burgeon Team #1
SSYanfei drives Vaporize and Burgeon reactions with Yelan's off-field Hydro and Nahida's Dendro application, while Zhongli provides shielding and ATK buff.
Yanfei's damage is amplified by Vaporization and Burgeon reactions triggered by Yelan's Hydro and Nahida's Dendro application.
Team composition: Yanfei (Pyro Main DPS), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Nahida (Dendro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Main DPS whose damage is amplified by Vaporize and Burgeon.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Wanderer's Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Provides continuous off-field Hydro application for reactions and buffs Yanfei's DMG via her passive talent.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Deals Dendro DMG via Skill and buffs the Burst duration with Hydro and Pyro teammates.
Weapons: A Thousand Floating Dreams, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Deepwood Memories
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Elemental Mastery > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides a strong shield for safety and uses <artifact>Tenacity of the Millelith</artifact> to buff team ATK.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Yanfei Vaporize
SYanfei's <element type='pyro'>Pyro</element> damage is amplified by Vaporize reactions. Xingqiu provides consistent <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> application, while Kazuha offers crowd control and Elemental DMG buffs, and Zhongli shields and buffs ATK.
Yanfei's <element type='pyro'>Pyro</element> damage is amplified by Vaporize reactions enabled by Xingqiu's consistent <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> application.
Team composition: Yanfei (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Yanfei's Charged Attack triggers Vaporize with <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> application from Xingqiu.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Wanderer's Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Xingqiu's Burst provides consistent <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> application to enable Vaporize.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Kazuha groups enemies, provides Elemental DMG buffs, and reduces enemy <element type='pyro'>Pyro</element> RES with Viridescent Venerer.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Zhongli's shield provides safety and activates Tenacity of the Millelith to buff team ATK.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP% > Energy Recharge
Yanfei Vaporize Team #2
SA team focused on triggering Vaporize with Yanfei as the main DPS, supported by Xingqiu's Hydro application, Venti's crowd control, and Zhongli's shielding.
Use Xingqiu's Burst to apply <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element>, then trigger Vaporize with Yanfei's charged attacks. Venti groups enemies and spreads <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element>, while Zhongli's shield protects and buffs ATK.
Team composition: Yanfei (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Venti (Anemo Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Yanfei's DMG is amplified by Vaporization.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Wanderer's Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Xingqiu's Burst applies <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> continuously, enabling Vaporize with Yanfei's <element type='pyro'>Pyro</element>.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Venti's Burst groups enemies and spreads <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> from Xingqiu.
Weapons: Elegy for the End, Rust
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Zhongli's shield provides safety and ATK buff via Tenacity of the Millelith.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Yanfei Vaporize Team #3
SA Vaporize team centered on Yanfei's Pyro damage, supported by Xingqiu's Hydro application, and Geo resonance from Albedo and Zhongli.
Yanfei's Pyro DMG is amplified by Vaporize triggered by Xingqiu's continuous Hydro application. Albedo and Zhongli provide Geo resonance and shields, while Albedo can boost DMG with <artifact>Archaic Petra</artifact>.
Team composition: Yanfei (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Albedo (Geo Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Yanfei is the main DPS, her DMG is amplified by the Vaporize in this team.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Wanderer's Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Xingqiu's Elemental Burst can attach Hydro element to enemies continuously, and so react with Yanfei's Pyro DMG to trigger Vaporize.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Albedo pairs with Zhongli to trigger Geo resonance, and by using full set of <artifact>Archaic Petra</artifact>, picking up crystal can increase corresponding DMG of team members.
Weapons: Cinnabar Spindle, Harbinger of Dawn
Artifacts: 4pc Archaic Petra
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF% > Energy Recharge > DEF
Zhongli's shield provides safe environment for team members, and increase ATK of whole team by using full set of <artifact>Tenacity of the Millelith</artifact>.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Yanfei Vaporize Team
AYanfei's DMG is amplified by Vaporize reactions.
Apply Hydro with Xingqiu's Elemental Burst, then trigger Vaporize with Yanfei. Sucrose buffs Elemental Mastery and Bennett provides ATK buff and healing.
Team composition: Yanfei (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Sucrose (Anemo Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Yanfei's DMG is amplified by Vaporize.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Wanderer's Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Xingqiu's Elemental Burst attaches Hydro to enemies, reacting with Yanfei's Pyro to trigger Vaporize.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Sucrose provides Elemental Mastery bonus to the team, increasing Vaporize DMG.
Weapons: Sacrificial Fragments, Mappa Mare
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Bennett's Elemental Burst provides a huge ATK buff and healing to the team.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Yanfei Vaporize Team
SFocuses on Yanfei as main DPS triggering Vaporize reactions, with Xiangling providing off-field Pyro application, Kazuha for grouping and resistance shred, and Bennett for ATK buff and healing.
Amplify Yanfei's damage through Vaporize by combining her on-field attacks with Xiangling's off-field Pyro application, while Kazuha reduces enemy resistance and Bennett boosts ATK.
Team composition: Yanfei (Pyro Main DPS), Xiangling (Pyro Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Main DPS whose damage is amplified by Vaporize.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Wanderer's Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Elemental Burst provides huge off-field Pyro damage.
Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch"
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Groups enemies, provides DMG buff and reduces Elemental Resistance.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Burst provides ATK buff and healing.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Yanfei Melt Team #1
AYanfei serves as the primary DPS, with her damage amplified by Melt reactions.
Yanfei triggers Melt on enemies affected by Ganyu's Burst cryo application, while Kazuha provides grouping and resistance shred, and Diona offers shielding and energy for Ganyu.
Team composition: Yanfei (Pyro Main DPS), Ganyu (Cryo Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Diona (Cryo Support)
Yanfei is the main DPS; her damage is amplified by Melt in this team.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Wanderer's Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Ganyu deals damage primarily through her Elemental Burst from off-field, applying <element>Cryo</element> to enable Melt with Yanfei.
Weapons: Skyward Harp, The Stringless
Artifacts: 2pc Blizzard Strayer + 2pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Kazuha groups enemies, applies crowd control, increases team damage, and reduces enemy <element>Anemo</element> resistance using <artifact>Viridescent Venerer</artifact>.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Diona provides shields for a safe environment and helps recharge Ganyu's Elemental Burst.
Weapons: Sacrificial Bow, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Maiden Beloved
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Yanfei Melt Team #2
AA Melt team where Yanfei serves as the on-field driver, triggering Melt reactions with off-field Cryo application from Ayaka and Diona.
Yanfei triggers Melt reactions by applying Pyro to enemies affected by Cryo from Ayaka's Burst and Diona's Skill. Sucrose buffs Elemental Mastery and reduces Cryo resistance with <artifact>Viridescent Venerer</artifact>.
Team composition: Yanfei (Pyro Main DPS), Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo Sub DPS), Sucrose (Anemo Sub DPS), Diona (Cryo Support)
Yanfei's DMG is amplified by Melt in this team. She uses Charged Attacks to trigger reactions.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Wanderer's Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Ayaka deals DMG mainly with her Elemental Burst from off-field. Her Cryo application enables Melt reactions for Yanfei.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, Amenoma Kageuchi
Artifacts: 2pc Blizzard Strayer + 2pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Sucrose provides Elemental Mastery buff to the team and shreds Cryo resistance with Anemo swirl using <artifact>Viridescent Venerer</artifact>.
Weapons: Sacrificial Fragments, Mappa Mare
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Diona provides a shield using her Skill and healing with her Burst. She also helps generate Cryo particles for Ayaka.
Weapons: Sacrificial Bow, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Maiden Beloved
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Yanfei Skills
Passive Talents
Proviso
Ascension Phase 1
Blazing Eye
Ascension Phase 4
Encyclopedic Expertise
PassiveConstellations
The Law Knows No Kindness
C1
Right of Final Interpretation
C2
Samadhi Fire-Forged
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Supreme Amnesty
C4Creates a shield that absorbs up to 45% of Yanfei's Max HP for 15s.
This shield absorbs Pyro DMG 250% more effectively.
Abiding Affidavit
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Extra Clause
C6Outfits
Golden Rule
Yanfei's outfit. The dress that the legal adviser Yanfei wears when she heads out to visit clients.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Agnidus Agate Sliver
1
Agnidus Agate Fragment
9
Agnidus Agate Chunk
9
Agnidus Agate Gemstone
6
Juvenile Jade
46
Noctilucous Jade
168
Treasure Hoarder Insignia
18
Silver Raven Insignia
30
Golden Raven Insignia
36
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.40 | | 1 | — | 3 | 3 |
| Lv.50 | | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| Lv.60 | | 6 | 4 | 20 | 12 |
| Lv.70 | | 3 | 8 | 30 | 18 |
| Lv.80 | | 6 | 12 | 45 | 12 |
| Lv.90 | | 6 | 20 | 60 | 24 |
Talent Materials
Mora
1,652,500
Teachings of Gold
3
Guide to Gold
21
Philosophies of Gold
38
Treasure Hoarder Insignia
6
Silver Raven Insignia
22
Golden Raven Insignia
31
Bloodjade Branch
6
Crown of Insight
1
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