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Genshin Impact Yaoyao Best Team Guide

Last updated May 21, 2026. Looking for the best Yaoyao teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Yaoyao

Best teams for Yaoyao, primarily a Dendro healer. Top archetypes include Bloom/Hyperbloom, Aggravate/Spread, and Burgeon compositions. Team roles can be adjusted based on your roster.

Yaoyao Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Yaoyao Hyperbloom Team #1

Alhaitham
Dendro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Raiden Shogun
Electro
Yaoyao
Dendro
#2 Team Rating:SS

Yaoyao Catalyze Team #1

Keqing
Electro
Fischl
C6
Electro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Yaoyao
Dendro
#3 Team Rating:SS

Yaoyao Bloom Team #1

Kamisato Ayato
Hydro
Nahida
Dendro
Nilou
Hydro
Yaoyao
Dendro
#4 Team Rating:SS

Yaoyao Bloom Team #2

Nahida
Dendro
Nilou
Hydro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Yaoyao
Dendro
#5 Team Rating:SS

Yaoyao Bloom Team #3

Alhaitham
Dendro
Nilou
Hydro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Yaoyao
Dendro

#1 Yaoyao Hyperbloom Team #1

Tier SS

A Hyperbloom team with Alhaitham as on-field driver, Xingqiu for Hydro, Raiden Shogun for Electro trigger, and Yaoyao for healing and ATK buffs.

Alhaitham, Xingqiu, Raiden Shogun, Yaoyao — Yaoyao Hyperbloom Team #1. Alhaitham (Main DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Raiden Shogun (Sub DPS), Yaoyao (Support).

Core Idea

Maximize damage through Hyperbloom reactions. Alhaitham applies Dendro, Xingqiu applies Hydro to create cores, and Raiden Shogun's Skill triggers Hyperbloom. Yaoyao heals and provides ATK buffs with Tenacity of the Millelith.

Rotation

  1. Alhaitham uses Skill or Burst to apply Dendro.
  2. Xingqiu uses Burst to apply Hydro continuously.
  3. Raiden Shogun uses Skill to trigger Hyperbloom on the cores.
  4. Alhaitham stays on-field to deal damage and generate more cores.
Alhaitham portrait
Alhaitham
Main DPSDendroDendro

Alhaitham's Skill infuses attacks with Dendro. Both Skill and Burst generate Chisel-Light Mirrors that trigger AoE Dendro projectiles on hit. The cores are triggered by Electro to cause Hyperbloom.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery / ATK%
  • Goblet Dendro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Xingqiu's Burst applies Hydro continuously off-field, reacting with Dendro to create Bloom cores.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Raiden Shogun portrait
Raiden Shogun
Sub DPSElectroElectro

Raiden Shogun's Skill triggers Electro-Charged and detonates Dendro cores for Hyperbloom.

Artifacts

Gilded DreamsGilded Dreams

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Yaoyao portrait
Yaoyao
SupportDendroDendro

Yaoyao provides healing and with Tenacity of the Millelith boosts ATK for the team. At C1, she increases Dendro DMG for Alhaitham.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Replacements

kuki_shinobu
kuki_shinobu

Off-field Electro application to trigger Hyperbloom, similar role to Raiden Shogun.

#2 Yaoyao Catalyze Team #1

Tier SS

A team focused on Catalyze reactions to maximize damage. Keqing drives the reaction with multi-stage attacks, Fischl provides off-field Electro, Kazuha groups and buffs, and Yaoyao heals.

Keqing, Fischl, Kaedehara Kazuha, Yaoyao — Yaoyao Catalyze Team #1. Keqing (Main DPS), Fischl (Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Yaoyao (Support).

Core Idea

Maximize damage through Catalyze reactions triggered by Keqing's multi-stage attacks and Fischl's off-field Electro application, with Kazuha providing crowd control and elemental damage bonus, and Yaoyao healing.

Keqing portrait
Keqing
Main DPSElectroElectro

Uses multi-stage attacks to trigger Catalyze. Benefits from Electro resonance with Fischl for more frequent bursts.

Artifacts

Thundering FuryThundering Fury

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Electro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Fischl portrait
Fischl
Sub DPSElectroElectroConstellation num+

Provides continuous off-field Electro attachment with Skill. C6 significantly boosts team damage.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Electro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies, provides crowd control, Elemental Mastery buffs team damage and reduces enemy Anemo resistance.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Yaoyao portrait
Yaoyao
SupportDendroDendro

Healer. Provides Dendro application for Catalyze. Uses Tenacity of the Millelith to boost team ATK and provide shield.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#3 Yaoyao Bloom Team #1

Tier SS

Yaoyao is the Healer in the team. The team deals DMG mainly by Bloom. The passive talent of Nilou turn cores generated by Blooming into Bountiful Cores which deal larger AoE DMG.

Kamisato Ayato, Nahida, Nilou, Yaoyao — Yaoyao Bloom Team #1. Kamisato Ayato (Main DPS), Nahida (Sub DPS), Nilou (Sub DPS), Yaoyao (Support).

Core Idea

Utilize Nilou's passive to create Bountiful Cores by teaming only Hydro and Dendro characters. Ayato and Nahida trigger constant Bloom reactions, while Yaoyao heals and provides Dendro resonance.

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Kamisato Ayato
Main DPSHydroHydro

Ayato is the Main DPS. His continuous Hydro attack reacts with Dendro to trigger Bloom.

Artifacts

Echoes of an OfferingEchoes of an Offering

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / HP% / Energy Recharge

Nahida portrait
Nahida
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Nahida deals DMG via her Elemental Skill, connecting enemies and triggering reactions. Her Elemental Burst buffs her Skill based on teammates' elements.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Nilou provides Hydro for Bloom. Her passive creates Bountiful Cores that explode quicker and deal larger AoE DMG.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the MillelithVourukasha's GlowVourukasha's Glow

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Yaoyao portrait
Yaoyao
SupportDendroDendro

Yaoyao is the healer, providing a safe environment and using Tenacity of the Millelith to boost team DMG. At C1, she increases Dendro DMG of Nahida.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#4 Yaoyao Bloom Team #2

Tier SS

Yaoyao is the Healer in the team. The team deals DMG mainly by Bloom. The passive talent of Nilou turn cores generated by Bloom into Bountiful Cores which deals larger AoE DMG.

Nahida, Nilou, Xingqiu, Yaoyao — Yaoyao Bloom Team #2. Nahida (Main DPS), Nilou (Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Yaoyao (Support).

Core Idea

Use Nilou's passive talent to create Bountiful Cores from Bloom reactions, with Nahida applying Dendro and Xingqiu providing off-field Hydro, while Yaoyao heals and provides support.

Nahida portrait
Nahida
Main DPSDendroDendro

Nahida mainly deals DMG by her Elemental Skill, which connects 8 enemies at maximum and deals Dendro DMG to them while triggering elemental reactions. The Elemental Burst of Nahida buffs her Elemental Skill depends on the Element of her teammates. With aid of Nilou and Xingqiu which can provide Hydro even off-field, Bloom can be triggered to produce Bountiful Cores (because of Nilou). As there are two Hydro Characters in this team, the duration of her Elemental Burst is increased.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Nilou provides Hydro for triggering Bloom in this team. Through Nilou's passive talent, if the team only compose of Dendro and Hydro characters, the cores generated from Bloom become special which is called Bountiful Cores. Bountiful Cores burst quicker than normal cores and also deal larger AoE DMG.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the MillelithVourukasha's GlowVourukasha's Glow

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Xingqiu's Elemental Burst can attach Hydro to enemies continuously and Elemental Skill increases the character's resistance to interruption.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Yaoyao portrait
Yaoyao
SupportDendroDendro

Yaoyao is a Healer in the team. Provides safe environment for team members, and increase DMG of whole team by using full set of Tenacity of the Millelith. While at C1, Yaoyao can increase Dendro DMG of Nahida.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#5 Yaoyao Bloom Team #3

Tier SS

Bloom team where Nilou turns Bloom cores into Bountiful Cores for massive AoE damage. Alhaitham applies Dendro on-field, Xingqiu provides off-field Hydro, and Yaoyao heals and buffs ATK with Tenacity of the Millelith.

Alhaitham, Nilou, Xingqiu, Yaoyao — Yaoyao Bloom Team #3. Alhaitham (Main DPS), Nilou (Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Yaoyao (Support).

Core Idea

Utilize Nilou's passive to convert Bloom cores into Bountiful Cores, which explode faster and deal larger AoE DMG. Alhaitham serves as the primary Dendro applicator, while Xingqiu provides consistent off-field Hydro. Yaoyao sustains the party and boosts team ATK via the Tenacity of the Millelith 4-piece effect.

Alhaitham portrait
Alhaitham
Main DPSDendroDendro

Main DPS. Skill infuses attacks with Dendro and generates Chisel-Light Mirrors. Burst deals AoE Dendro DMG based on mirror count. Mirrors trigger Dendro projectiles on hit.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Dendro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Sub DPS. Provides Hydro for Bloom. Passive turns normal Bloom cores into Bountiful Cores that explode faster and deal larger AoE DMG.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the MillelithVourukasha's GlowVourukasha's Glow

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP / Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Sub DPS. Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies. Skill increases interruption resistance.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Yaoyao portrait
Yaoyao
SupportDendroDendro

Healer. Provides healing and team-wide ATK boost using Tenacity of the Millelith 4-piece. Uses Dendro for occasional Bloom triggers.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

Yaoyao Teams FAQ

What is the best Yaoyao team in Genshin Impact?

Yaoyao Hyperbloom Team #1 is one of the strongest Yaoyao teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

What are good Yaoyao teams without premium weapons?

You can run strong Yaoyao teams without signature weapons by prioritizing reaction synergy, energy consistency, and artifact main stats shown in each build card.

Which teammates are best with Yaoyao?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Yaoyao Hyperbloom Team #1, Yaoyao Catalyze Team #1, Yaoyao Bloom Team #1. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.