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Genshin Impact Yelan Best Team Guide

Last updated August 15, 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

#1Team Rating:SS

Yelan Vaporization Team #1

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

Hu Tao Double Hydro Vaporize with Yelan

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

Wanderer Yelan Team #1

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

Yelan Quickbloom Team #1

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

Yelan National Team #1

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

Yelan Pure Vaporization Team #3

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

Yelan Blooming Team #1

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

Yelan Pure Hydro Team #2

Yelan
Hydro
Furina
Hydro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Jean
Anemo

#1 Yelan Vaporization Team #1

Tier SS

High-damage Vaporize team built around Arlecchino's Pyro attacks and Yelan's off-field Hydro. Zhongli provides shielding and ATK buffs via Tenacity of the Millelith, while Bennett's Burst adds massive ATK and healing.

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

Core Idea

Yelan applies off-field Hydro so Arlecchino's Pyro hits trigger Vaporize. Zhongli's shield and Bennett's ATK buff allow Arlecchino to stay on field and hit hard.

Arlecchino portrait
Arlecchino
Main DPSPyroPyro

Converts attacks to Pyro via Bond of Life; Burst heals and resets Skill.

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 off-field Hydro with Burst to enable Vaporize.

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 from Skill protects team; Tenacity of the Millelith boosts ATK.

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 grants huge ATK buff and healing to allies.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#2 Hu Tao Double Hydro Vaporize with Yelan

Tier S

A high-damage Vaporize team centered on Hu Tao, featuring double Hydro application from Yelan and Xingqiu, plus Zhongli for shielding and buffs.

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

Core Idea

Hu Tao's charged attacks trigger Vaporize with the continuous Hydro aura supplied off-field by Yelan and Xingqiu. Zhongli keeps the team safe with a shield and boosts ATK through Tenacity of the Millelith.

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Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Main DPS whose damage is amplified by Vaporize. Uses Charged Attacks after Skill for big hits.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

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

Substats

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

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Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Off-field Burst applies Hydro continuously, enabling Vaporize for the main DPS.

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

Elemental Burst attaches Hydro to enemies continuously, supporting Vaporize reactions.

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

Shield provides a safe environment and the Tenacity of the Millelith set increases team ATK.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

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

Substats

HP% / HP / Energy Recharge

#3 Wanderer Yelan Team #1

Tier S

This S Tier team focuses on maximizing Wanderer's potential by absorbing Pyro and Hydro to gain ATK and Kuugoryoku Point buffs. Yelan provides off-field Hydro DMG, Faruzan enhances Anemo DMG, and Thoma shields the team.

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

Core Idea

The core synergy is using Wanderer's Elemental Skill to absorb Pyro from Thoma and Hydro from Yelan, granting ATK and Kuugoryoku Point bonuses. Faruzan further boosts Wanderer's Anemo DMG, while Thoma's shield ensures safe uptime.

Wanderer portrait
Wanderer
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

As the Main DPS, Wanderer attacks in Hovering State via Elemental Skill. Absorbing Pyro and Hydro increases ATK by 30% and Kuugoryoku Point cap by 20.

Artifacts

Desert Pavilion ChronicleDesert Pavilion Chronicle

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

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Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Sub DPS providing continuous off-field Hydro attacks.

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

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Faruzan
SupportAnemoAnemo

Support that shreds Anemo RES and grants DMG Bonus via Elemental Burst. At C6, Burst grants additional CRIT DMG.

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 with a shield for safety. Applying Pyro allows Wanderer's Elemental Skill to gain ATK buff. At C6, shielded allies gain 15% 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

Cyno drives Quickbloom with off-field Hydro from Yelan and Dendro from Nahida, while Baizhu shields and buffs Aggravate/Hyperbloom.

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

Core Idea

Quickbloom team where Cyno's Burst provides Electro infusion, triggering Aggravate and Hyperbloom with Yelan's and Nahida's off-field applications. Baizhu's passive scales these reaction damages with his Max HP.

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Cyno
Main DPSElectroElectro

Main DPS. Burst infuses Normal Attacks with Electro, driving reactions.

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

Sub DPS. Provides continuous off-field Hydro to enable reactions.

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

Sub DPS. Skill marks 8 enemies and triggers Quicken. Burst duration and trigger rate increase with Hydro and Electro 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

Shielder/healer. Passive boosts 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 Yelan variant of the National team, swapping Xingqiu for Yelan to provide off-field Hydro damage. Raiden Shogun drives with her Elemental Burst, recharging everyone's Energy Recharge and boosting Burst DMG, while Xiangling and Bennett form the classic Pyro core.

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

Core Idea

Hypercarry Raiden Shogun while building up Burst energy for the team. Yelan and Xiangling apply Hydro and Pyro off-field to trigger Vaporize, and Bennett provides ATK buffs and healing.

Raiden Shogun portrait
Raiden Shogun
Main DPSElectroElectro

Main DPS. Burst DMG scales with energy consumed by teammates. Also boosts team Energy Recharge and Burst DMG.

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

Sub DPS. Off-field Hydro application with her Burst.

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

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Sub DPS. Her Burst deals massive off-field Pyro DMG and applies Pyro constantly.

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

Support. His Burst provides a huge ATK buff and healing to the team.

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 acts as the on-field Main DPS, proccing Vaporize off Xiangling's off-field Pyro. Kazuha groups enemies, shreds Elemental Resistance with Viridescent Venerer, and provides an Anemo DMG buff. Bennett sustains the team with healing and a huge ATK buff from his Burst.

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

Core Idea

Yelan's Hydro attacks constantly trigger Vaporize on Xiangling's Pyro aura, while Kazuha amplifies damage through res shred and DMG buffs, and Bennett supplies massive ATK buffs and healing.

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Main DPSHydroHydro

Main DPS with strong Hydro application and high personal damage. Uses charged shots to trigger Vaporize.

Artifacts

Vourukasha's GlowVourukasha's GlowHeart of DepthHeart of Depth

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Groups enemies, applies crowd control, buffs team DMG, and reduces Elemental Resistance 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%

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Her Burst provides massive off-field Pyro damage and continuous Pyro application, enabling Vaporize.

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

Heals teammates and grants a huge ATK buff with his Burst, while also providing Pyro resonance.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP%

#7 Yelan Blooming Team #1

Tier SS

An SS-tier Bloom team built around Yelan's Hydro damage and Nilou's Bountiful Cores, with Nahida for Dendro application and Baizhu for sustain.

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

Core Idea

Nilou's passive transforms Bloom cores into Bountiful Cores that burst faster with larger AoE; Yelan's rapid Hydro application triggers them, Nahida supplies Dendro, and Baizhu sustains the team while boosting Bloom DMG with Max HP.

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Main DPSHydroHydro

Main DPS driving Bloom with off-field Hydro from Skill and Burst.

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

Nilou portrait
Nilou
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Enables Bountiful Cores through her passive when the team is only Hydro and Dendro.

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

Skill marks enemies and triggers Bloom; Burst lasts longer with 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

Heals and shields the team; passive adds Bloom DMG scaling with his 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

A Hydro-focused team where Yelan drives on-field, Furina provides off-field damage and buffs, Kazuha groups and shreds, and Jean heals to fuel Furina's fanfare.

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

Core Idea

Furina's Skill drains ally HP to build her Burst's DMG buff, which Jean's healing counters; Kazuha groups and shreds Anemo RES while Yelan's off-field Burst and on-field attacks deal heavy Hydro damage.

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Main DPSHydroHydro

On-field HP%-scaling DPS; Burst deals high Hydro damage.

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

Off-field Hydro applier; Skill drains HP, Burst buffs DMG.

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

Crowd control and Anemo RES shred; Elemental Mastery buffs DMG.

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

Healer with 4-Piece Viridescent Venerer; shreds RES and fuels Furina's fanfare.

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 Vaporize with Yelan, Wanderer Yelan Team #1. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.