
Best Layla Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)
A Rtawahist student who specializes in Theoretical Astrology. Heavily prone to somnambulism and locked in a grinding war with sleep deprivation, the problem of restful slumber is a most troubling one to her.
Best builds for Layla
Download Build CardSHIELD SUPPORT Build
Weapons
HP%
HP% from the passive scales shield strength directly; also grants Elemental Mastery to the team after using Skill, adding reaction support.
HP%
HP secondary stat boosts shield value, while the passive provides extra energy for the wielder and supports team ER–a solid utility pick.
CRIT Rate
Gives CRIT Rate and a notable HP bonus, letting the shield support contribute damage without sacrificing shield scaling.
Energy Recharge
Generates elemental particles on crits, cutting team ER needs and keeping burst ready for reliable shield refreshes.
Elemental Mastery
Boosts team ATK% and provides buffs on Swirl or similar reactions–pick this if the shield is comfortable without extra HP.
Energy Recharge
Budget option for early progression; no HP on the stat line, but offers ER to help maintain burst uptime until better swords appear.
Artifacts
If two sets are run, the 4-piece effect overlaps, but the 2-piece HP bonus still helps; otherwise consider mixing with Noblesse Oblige for burst utility.
New support set that increases team Pyro/Hydro DMG after an elemental reaction; great for reaction-oriented teams.
Provides HP% and boosts skill damage; a pure shield-strength alternative with less team utility than Tenacity of the Millelith.
4-piece boosts Burst DMG and raises team ATK% after bursting; choose this when the burst is a cornerstone of shield upkeep.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
SUPPORT
Prioritize Layla's shield, not personal damage.
Weapon Choices:
Primordial Jade Cutter: More value if investing into her damage.
Favonius Sword: Build some CRIT Rate to trigger passive consistently.
Freedom-Sworn: Good support option in teams where she consistently triggers passive.
Artifact Sets:
Tenacity of the Millelith (4): Best option — provides HP%, teamwide ATK%, and Shield Strength buff.
SUPPORT AND DAMAGE
Shield is very durable — high Base DMG Absorption and many Shield Strength modifiers. Personal damage scales well with Constellations (5 and 6). Higher investment than pure support, trading some shield durability for more damage.
Weapon Choices:
Harbinger of Dawn [R5]: Ranking assumes >90% HP. As off-field character, uptime is usually good — but may be unrealistic vs corrosion or in certain teams.
Wolf-Fang: At [R5] performs similarly to Harbinger of Dawn [R5].
Favonius Sword: Much worse personal damage, but extra team particles can be valuable.
Artifact Sets:
Tenacity of the Millelith (4): Best for shield durability and often best for team damage.
Blizzard Strayer (4): Best for personal damage when enemies are affected by Cryo or Frozen.
Artifact Main Stats:
HP%/Cryo/CRIT ideal for personal damage. Additional HP% Main Stats boost shield durability with little damage loss — her damage partially scales with HP%.
Credits to Voidrev for weapon ranking.
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Weapons
Best teams for Layla
Full team guideLayla Permafrost Freeze Team
SSSS-tier Freeze comp: Ayaka's Burst hits hard while Xingqiu's Hydro keeps enemies frozen; Layla shields and Shenhe buffs Cryo DMG.
Xingqiu's Burst applies Hydro on enemies, then Ayaka, Shenhe, and Layla's Cryo DMG triggers Freeze, locking enemies down while Ayaka deals massive Burst DMG.
Team composition: Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo Main DPS), Shenhe (Cryo Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Layla (Cryo Support)
Main DPS. Her Burst deals massive Cryo DMG; Xingqiu's Hydro lets her trigger Freeze.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, Amenoma Kageuchi
Artifacts: 4pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Sub DPS. Her Skill boosts Ayaka's Cryo DMG and shreds enemy Cryo RES.
Weapons: Calamity Queller, Wavebreaker's Fin
Artifacts: 2pc Gladiator's Finale + 2pc Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Substats: ATK% > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate
Sub DPS. His Burst applies Hydro continuously, enabling permafreeze reactions.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Support. Her shield protects the team; she also provides off-field Cryo and Normal Attack DMG buffs.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Harbinger of Dawn
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG
Layla Melt & Vaporize Team #1
SSA SS-tier team that combines Layla's Cryo with Yelan and Xingqiu's Hydro to create Freeze, while Yoimiya triggers Melt and Vaporize for massive Pyro damage. Layla's shield keeps the on-field DPS safe.
Yoimiya's Normal Attacks are amplified by Melt and Vaporize reactions. Layla applies Cryo off-field, and Yelan/Xingqiu provide constant Hydro, enabling both Freeze (control) and Vaporize/Melt for huge damage numbers.
Team composition: Yoimiya (Pyro Main DPS), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Layla (Cryo Support)
Main on-field DPS; her Normal Attack chain benefits massively from Melt and Vaporize reactions.
Weapons: Thundering Pulse, Rust
Artifacts: 4pc Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Off-field Hydro application via Burst complements Layla's Cryo for Freeze and enables Yoimiya's Vaporize.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: HP% > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
His Burst rains sword rain that continuously applies Hydro, aiding Freeze and Vaporize.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides a sturdy shield, off-field Cryo application for Freeze/Melt, and boosts teammates' Normal Attack DMG.
Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Harbinger of Dawn
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG
Layla Skills
Passive Talents
Like Nascent Light
Ascension Phase 1·The Shield Strength of a character under the effect of the Curtain of Slumber increases by 6%.
·This effect can have a maximum of 4 stacks and persists until the Curtain of Slumber disappears.
Sweet Slumber Undisturbed
Ascension Phase 4Shadowy Dream-Signs
PassiveConstellations
Fortress of Fantasy
C1Additionally, when unleashing Nights of Formal Focus, she will generate a shield for any nearby party members who are not being protected by a Curtain of Slumber. This shield will have 35% of the absorption of a Curtain of Slumber, will last for 12s, and will absorb Cryo DMG with 250% effectiveness.
Light's Remit
C2Secrets of the Night
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Starry Illumination
C4Dawn Star can last up to 3s and will be removed 0.05s after dealing Normal or Charged Attack DMG.
Stream of Consciousness
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Radiant Soulfire
C6Additionally, the interval between the creation of Night Stars via Nights of Formal Focus is decreased by 20%.
Outfits

Dreaming Star
Layla's outfit. In the depths of quiet nights, the stars that dot the sky wrap her like a cloak, guiding her into sweet dreams — well, or so she dearly wishes might happen.
Stats
Ascension Materials

Mora
420,000

Shivada Jade Sliver
1

Shivada Jade Fragment
9

Shivada Jade Chunk
9

Shivada Jade Gemstone
6

Perpetual Caliber
46

Nilotpala Lotus
168

Divining Scroll
18

Sealed Scroll
30

Forbidden Curse Scroll
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 Ingenuity
3

Guide to Ingenuity
21

Philosophies of Ingenuity
38

Divining Scroll
6

Sealed Scroll
22

Forbidden Curse Scroll
31

Mirror of Mushin
6

Crown of Insight
1
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
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| Lv.8→9 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
| Lv.9→10 | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best artifact set for Layla?+
The best artifact set for Layla is the 4-piece Tenacity of the Millelith set.
What is the best weapon for Layla?+
The best weapon for Layla is Key of Khaj-Nisut.
What main stats should I focus on for Layla?+
Prioritize HP%, HP%, HP% on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.
What is the talent priority for Layla?+
Upgrade Layla's talents in this order: Skill > Burst > Normal Attack.
What are the best teams for Layla?+
Some of the best teams for Layla are Layla Permafrost Freeze Team, Layla Melt & Vaporize Team #1, Layla Melting Team #1, Layla Melting Team #2.





