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Genshin Impact Yelan Best Team Guide

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

Yelan

Best teams for Yelan, primarily a Hydro sub-DPS. Top teams include Permafrost, Vaporize, or Electro-Charged compositions. You can also swap positions with Xingqiu to adjust based on your roster.

Yelan Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Yelan Vaporization Team #1

Arlecchino
Pyro
Yelan
Hydro
Zhongli
Geo
Bennett
Pyro
#2 Team Rating:S

Hu Tao Double Hydro Vape

Hu Tao
Pyro
Yelan
Hydro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Zhongli
Geo
#3 Team Rating:S

Yelan Wanderer Team #1

Wanderer
Anemo
Yelan
Hydro
Faruzan
Anemo
Thoma
Pyro
#4 Team Rating:S

Yelan Quickbloom Team #1

Cyno
Electro
Yelan
Hydro
Nahida
Dendro
Baizhu
Dendro
#5 Team Rating:SS

Yelan National Team #1

Raiden Shogun
Electro
Yelan
Hydro
Xiangling
Pyro
Bennett
Pyro
#6 Team Rating:SS

Yelan Pure Vaporization Team #3

Yelan
Hydro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Xiangling
Pyro
Bennett
Pyro
#7 Team Rating:SS

Yelan Blooming Team #1

Yelan
Hydro
Nilou
Hydro
Nahida
Dendro
Baizhu
Dendro
#8 Team Rating:SS

Yelan Pure Hydro Team #2

Yelan
Hydro
Furina
Hydro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Jean
Anemo

#1 Yelan Vaporization Team #1

Tier SS

Arlecchino and Yelan trigger Vaporize reactions. Zhongli provides shield and ATK buff, Bennett provides ATK buff and healing.

Arlecchino, Yelan, Zhongli, Bennett — Yelan Vaporization Team #1. Arlecchino (Main DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Arlecchino's Pyro attacks paired with Yelan's off-field Hydro enable consistent Vaporize. Zhongli's shield and Tenacity of the Millelith boost ATK, while Bennett's Burst provides further ATK and healing.

Rotation

  1. Zhongli Skill to create shield and activate Tenacity of the Millelith.
  2. Bennett Burst for ATK buff and healing.
  3. Yelan Skill then Burst for off-field Hydro application.
  4. Arlecchino Skill to apply Bond of Life, then Normal Attack until Burst is ready.
Arlecchino portrait
Arlecchino
Main DPSPyroPyro

Attack converts to Pyro DMG when Bond of Life >20% HP. Skill refills Bond of Life. Ultimate deals AoE Pyro DMG and resets Skill CD. Can only be healed by Ultimate.

Artifacts

Fragment of Harmonic WhimsyFragment of Harmonic Whimsy

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous off-field Hydro attacks. Scales with HP.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Shield provides safe environment. Tenacity of the Millelith increases team ATK when shield hits enemies.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Burst provides large ATK buff and healing. Noblesse Oblige boosts team ATK.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#2 Hu Tao Double Hydro Vape

Tier S

Yelan Vaporization Team #2 featuring Hu Tao as main DPS, Yelan and Xingqiu providing continuous Hydro application, and Zhongli for shield and ATK buff.

Hu Tao, Yelan, Xingqiu, Zhongli — Hu Tao Double Hydro Vape. Hu Tao (Main DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Sub DPS), Zhongli (Support).

Core Idea

Hu Tao's damage is amplified by Vaporization triggered by the constant Hydro from Yelan and Xingqiu, while Zhongli's shield and Tenacity of the Millelith ATK buff ensure safe, uninterrupted damage.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Hu Tao is the main DPS. Her DMG is amplified by the Vaporization in this team.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

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

Substats

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

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Yelan provides continuous Hydro attacks off-field.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Xingqiu portrait
Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Xingqiu's Elemental Burst continuously attaches Hydro to enemies.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli's shield provides a safe environment and the full Tenacity of the Millelith set increases the team's ATK.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#3 Yelan Wanderer Team #1

Tier S

A Wanderer hypercarry team utilizing Yelan's off-field Hydro, Faruzan's Anemo support, and Thoma's shield and Pyro application.

Wanderer, Yelan, Faruzan, Thoma — Yelan Wanderer Team #1. Wanderer (Main DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Faruzan (Support), Thoma (Support).

Core Idea

Wanderer's Skill absorbs Pyro and Hydro to boost ATK and stamina. Faruzan shreds Anemo RES and grants DMG bonus via Burst. Yelan provides off-field Hydro application. Thoma shields and supplies Pyro for absorption.

Wanderer portrait
Wanderer
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Main DPS. Uses Skill to attack in Hovering State. Absorbs Pyro and Hydro to buff ATK and stamina.

Artifacts

Desert Pavilion ChronicleDesert Pavilion Chronicle

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Sub DPS. Provides continuous Hydro off-field attacks.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Faruzan portrait
Faruzan
SupportAnemoAnemo

Support. Applies Anemo RES decrease and DMG bonus via Burst. At C6, adds CRIT DMG bonus.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Thoma portrait
Thoma
SupportPyroPyro

Support. Provides shield and applies Pyro for Wanderer's absorption. At C6, boosts Wanderer's Normal Attack DMG.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#4 Yelan Quickbloom Team #1

Tier S

An S-tier Quickbloom team featuring Cyno as the main Electro driver, Yelan for off-field Hydro, Nahida for Dendro application, and Baizhu for healing and survivability.

Cyno, Yelan, Nahida, Baizhu — Yelan Quickbloom Team #1. Cyno (Main DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Nahida (Sub DPS), Baizhu (Support).

Core Idea

Quickbloom team leveraging Cyno's Electro application to trigger Hyperbloom from Dendro cores generated by Nahida and Yelan's Hydro.

Cyno portrait
Cyno
Main DPSElectroElectro

Cyno is the main DPS. His Elemental Burst infuses normal attacks with Electro.

Artifacts

Gilded DreamsGilded Dreams

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Electro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

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

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Yelan provides continuous Hydro attacks off-field.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Nahida portrait
Nahida
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Nahida deals Dendro DMG via her Elemental Skill, connecting up to 8 enemies. Her Burst enhances the skill based on teammates' elements.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

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

Substats

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

Baizhu portrait
Baizhu
SupportDendroDendro

Baizhu provides both shielding and healing. His passive increases Aggravate and Hyperbloom DMG based on Max HP.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#5 Yelan National Team #1

Tier SS

A powerful variation of the National Team that replaces Xingqiu with Yelan for higher personal damage, while maintaining the core synergy of Raiden Shogun enabling burst spam from Xiangling and Yelan, with Bennett providing ATK buff and healing.

Raiden Shogun, Yelan, Xiangling, Bennett — Yelan National Team #1. Raiden Shogun (Main DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Xiangling (Sub DPS), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Raiden Shogun's burst damage scales with team energy consumption, and she provides energy recharge and burst damage buffs. Xiangling and Yelan have 80 energy bursts, maximizing Raiden's damage. Bennett buffs ATK and heals.

Raiden Shogun portrait
Raiden Shogun
Main DPSElectroElectro

The DMG of Elemental Burst depends on the energy consumed by team members using their Burst. Xiangling and Yelan's Bursts require 80 energy, making them best teammates. Can boost Energy Recharge of teammates via Burst and increase Burst DMG via Skill.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous Hydro attack off-field with the team, enabling Vaporize reactions.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Elemental Burst provides huge DMG and continuous Pyro attachment even off-field.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

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

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Elemental Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing to other members.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#6 Yelan Pure Vaporization Team #3

Tier SS

Yelan drives Vaporize with charged attacks, supported by Xiangling's off-field Pyro, Kazuha's Elemental DMG buff, and Bennett's ATK boost.

Yelan, Kaedehara Kazuha, Xiangling, Bennett — Yelan Pure Vaporization Team #3. Yelan (Main DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Xiangling (Sub DPS), Bennett (Support).

Core Idea

Yelan uses charged attacks to trigger Vaporize consistently, while Xiangling provides Pyro application via her Burst. Kazuha groups enemies and increases team damage, and Bennett heals and buffs ATK.

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Main DPSHydroHydro

Main DPS driving Vaporize with charged attacks.

Artifacts

Vourukasha's GlowVourukasha's GlowHeart of DepthHeart of Depth

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies, provides Anemo DMG buff and Elemental Resistance shred.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Elemental Burst provides huge DMG and continuous Pyro application off-field.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

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

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Elemental Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#7 Yelan Blooming Team #1

Tier SS

This team generates powerful Bountiful Cores from Bloom reactions using Nilou's passive, dealing massive AoE Dendro DMG.

Yelan, Nilou, Nahida, Baizhu — Yelan Blooming Team #1. Yelan (Main DPS), Nilou (Sub DPS), Nahida (Sub DPS), Baizhu (Support).

Core Idea

Utilize Nilou's passive to create Bountiful Cores from Bloom reactions, which burst quickly and deal large AoE DMG, with Hydro and Dendro characters only.

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Main DPSHydroHydro

Main DPS applying Hydro for Bloom reactions.

Artifacts

Vourukasha's GlowVourukasha's GlowHeart of DepthHeart of Depth

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Creates Bountiful Cores via passive when team has only Dendro and Hydro.

Artifacts

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

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / Elemental Mastery

Nahida portrait
Nahida
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Deals Dendro DMG with Elemental Skill linking enemies; Elemental Burst duration extended by Hydro teammates.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

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

Substats

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

Baizhu portrait
Baizhu
SupportDendroDendro

Provides healing and shield; increases Bloom DMG based on Max HP.

Artifacts

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

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#8 Yelan Pure Hydro Team #2

Tier SS

Yelan Pure Hydro Team #2 uses Yelan as the main DPS, supported by Furina, Kazuha, and Jean.

Yelan, Furina, Kaedehara Kazuha, Jean — Yelan Pure Hydro Team #2. Yelan (Main DPS), Furina (Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Jean (Support).

Core Idea

Yelan's personal damage is amplified by Furina's DMG bonus and Kazuha's elemental damage buff and resistance shred, while Jean provides healing and Viridescent Venerer buff.

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Main DPSHydroHydro

Yelan is the Main DPS in this team.

Artifacts

Vourukasha's GlowVourukasha's GlowHeart of DepthHeart of Depth

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Furina’s Elemental Skill can provide continuous Hydro for triggering Blooming even off-field. Her Elemental Burst provides DMG increase based on HP changes of allies, achieved by her Skill burning HP and a healer restoring it.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Kazuha groups enemies, provides crowd control, grants DMG buff to teammates, and reduces Hydro RES with Viridescent Venerer.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

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

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Jean portrait
Jean
SupportAnemoAnemo

Jean acts as a healer, spreads elements, and reduces enemy RES with Viridescent Venerer.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Yelan Teams FAQ

What is the best Yelan team in Genshin Impact?

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

What are good Yelan teams without premium weapons?

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

Which teammates are best with Yelan?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Yelan Vaporization Team #1, Hu Tao Double Hydro Vape, Yelan Wanderer Team #1. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.