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Yelan

Best Yelan Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)

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BowBowHydroHydroYanshang Teahouse20/4Umbrabilis OrchisTaishan Mansion
A mysterious person who claims to work for the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but is a "non-entity" on the Ministry of Civil Affairs' list.

Best builds for Yelan

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HIGH ENERGY REQUIREMENT (OFF-FIELD DPS) Build

Weapons

1
Elegy for the End
Elegy for the End

Energy Recharge

Provides high ER and a teamwide ATK% + Elemental Mastery buff after using the Skill/Burst. Excellent for supporting reactions like Vaporize while maintaining personal energy.

2
Favonius Warbow
Favonius Warbow

Energy Recharge

ER substat and orbs generated on CRIT help charge the expensive Burst much faster. Practical, team-supportive pick that speeds up rotations for the whole party.

3
Aqua Simulacra
Aqua Simulacra

CRIT DMG

High CRIT DMG and an unconditional damage bonus. Lacks ER, so only use if substats already meet the ER threshold. Maximizes personal off-field DPS.

4
Sacrificial Bow
Sacrificial BowR3+

Energy Recharge

Has an ER substat and can reset the Skill, letting you generate extra energy particles and trigger more off-field damage with less downtime.

Artifacts

Running a second Emblem piece completes the 4pc set—further boosting Burst damage by up to 75% at 300% ER. Absolutely core for this playstyle.

Running a second Emblem piece completes the 4pc set—further boosting Burst damage by up to 75% at 300% ER. Absolutely core for this playstyle.

4pc grants up to 36% CRIT Rate when HP changes. If the character self-damages or heals, this set lets you stack CRIT easily, but it lacks ER so build ER elsewhere.

Substats Priority

1Energy Recharge
2HP%
3CRIT Rate
4CRIT DMG
5HP

Talents Priority

1QBurst
2ESkill
3NANormal Attack

Recommended Primary Stats

Sands
Energy RechargeHP%
Goblet
Hydro DMG BonusHP%
Circlet
CRIT RateCRIT DMGHP%

Yelan serves as an off-field Hydro DPS, enabling reactions through consistent elemental application. Her Elemental Burst requires Normal Attacks to trigger, much like Xingqiu.

Weapon choices: Hunter’s Path / Polar Star / Thundering Pulse / Skyward Harp – slightly outperform Slingshot but ignore Base ATK and have suboptimal passives. Don’t pull these for her if other characters benefit more. Elegy for the End – weak for personal damage; use only in teams that utilize its buff well. Mouun’s Moon – best at [R3+]; HP% goblet can beat Hydro DMG% in teams with heavy DMG% buffing. Sacrificial Bow – needs [R3–R5] to avoid rotation desync and extended field time. Aqua Simulacra – still best personal damage even at high Energy Recharge requirements, but may be impractical without an ER weapon.

Artifact sets & main stats: Marechaussee Hunter (4) – only for on-field Yelan with Furina; strongest set in that case. Goblet: Hydro DMG% by default. HP% goblet can be competitive in teams with high DMG% buffing or weapons. Never run more than 2 HP% main stat artifacts.

Talent priority: Normal Attack – level only if you frequently use Breakthrough Barbs.

Big thanks to Vladone ツ#9281 for helping out.

Best teams for Yelan

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1

Yelan Vaporization Team #1

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.

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.

Team composition: Arlecchino (Pyro Main DPS), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)

Arlecchino·Pyro Main DPS

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

Weapons: Crimson Moon's Semblance, Deathmatch

Artifacts: 4pc Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery

Yelan·Hydro Sub DPS

Provides off-field Hydro with Burst to enable Vaporize.

Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, Favonius Warbow

Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge

Zhongli·Geo Support

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

Weapons: Staff of Homa, Favonius Lance

Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith

Substats: CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge

Bennett·Pyro Support

Burst grants huge ATK buff and healing to allies.

Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, The Alley Flash

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: Energy Recharge > HP%

2

Hu Tao Double Hydro Vaporize with Yelan

S

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

Hu Tao's charged attacks trigger Vaporize with the continuous <hydro>Hydro</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.

Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)

Hu Tao·Pyro Main DPS

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

Weapons: Staff of Homa, Ballad of the Fjords

Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%

Yelan·Hydro Sub DPS

Off-field Burst applies <hydro>Hydro</hydro> continuously, enabling Vaporize for the main DPS.

Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, Favonius Warbow

Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge

Xingqiu·Hydro Sub DPS

Elemental Burst attaches <hydro>Hydro</hydro> to enemies continuously, supporting Vaporize reactions.

Weapons: Sacrificial Sword

Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Zhongli·Geo Support

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

Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel

Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

Yelan Skills

Passive Talents

Turn Control

Turn Control

Ascension Phase 1
When the party has 1/2/3/4 Elemental Types, Yelan's Max HP is increased by 6%/12%/18%/30%.
Adapt With Ease

Adapt With Ease

Ascension Phase 4
So long as an Exquisite Throw is in play, your own active character deals 1% more DMG. This increases by a further 3.5% DMG every second. The maximum increase to DMG dealt is 50%.
The pre-existing effect will be dispelled if Depth-Clarion Dice is recast during its duration.
Necessary Calculation

Necessary Calculation

Passive
Gains 25% more rewards when dispatched on a Liyue Expedition for 20 hours.

Constellations

Enter the Plotters

Enter the Plotters

C1
Lingering Lifeline gains 1 additional charge.
Taking All Comers

Taking All Comers

C2
When Exquisite Throw conducts a coordinated attack, it will fire an additional water arrow that will deal 14% of Yelan's Max HP as Hydro DMG.
This effect can trigger once every 1.8s.
Beware the Trickster's Dice

Beware the Trickster's Dice

C3
Increases the Level of Depth-Clarion Dice by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Bait-and-Switch

Bait-and-Switch

C4
Increases all party members' Max HP by 10% for 25s for every opponent marked by Lifeline when the Lifeline explodes. A maximum increase of 40% Max HP can be attained in this manner.
Dealer's Sleight

Dealer's Sleight

C5
Increases the Level of Lingering Lifeline by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Winner Takes All

Winner Takes All

C6
After using Depth-Clarion Dice, Yelan will enter the Mastermind state.
In this state, all of Yelan's Normal Attacks will be special Breakthrough Barbs. These Breakthrough Barbs will have similar abilities to normal ones and the DMG dealt will be considered Charged Attack DMG, dealing 156% of a normal Breakthrough Barb's DMG.

The Mastermind state lasts 20s and will be cleared after Yelan fires 5 arrows.

Outfits

Tranquil Banquet

Tranquil Banquet

Tranquil Banquet icon

The outfit Yelan has prepared for her holiday. Elegant yet neat, it conveys a sense of leisure while somehow still carrying a hint of concealed aggression...

The Waning Point

The Waning Point

The Waning Point icon
Default

Yelan's outfit. It has lurked alongside its wearer in the shadows over many a year, to the point where the outfit almost has a mysterious temper of its own, like an orchid blooming at midnight.

Stats

Before Ascension
After Ascension
Ascend
-
1
Base HP
-
1125
Base ATK
-
19
Base DEF
-
43
CRIT Rate
-
5.0%

Ascension Materials

Mora

420,000

Varunada Lazurite Sliver

1

Varunada Lazurite Fragment

9

Varunada Lazurite Chunk

9

Varunada Lazurite Gemstone

6

Runic Fang

46

Starconch

168

Recruit's Insignia

18

Sergeant's Insignia

30

Lieutenant's Insignia

36

LevelMoraMaterials
Lv.40
20,000
1
1
3
3
3
3
Lv.50
40,000
3
3
2
2
10
10
15
15
Lv.60
60,000
6
6
4
4
20
20
12
12
Lv.70
80,000
3
3
8
8
30
30
18
18
Lv.80
100,000
6
6
12
12
45
45
12
12
Lv.90
120,000
6
6
20
20
60
60
24
24

Talent Materials

Mora

1,652,500

Teachings of Prosperity

3

Guide to Prosperity

21

Philosophies of Prosperity

38

Recruit's Insignia

6

Sergeant's Insignia

22

Lieutenant's Insignia

31

Gilded Scale

6

Crown of Insight

1

LevelMoraMaterials
Lv.12
12,500
3
6
Lv.23
17,500
2
3
Lv.34
25,000
4
4
Lv.45
30,000
6
6
Lv.56
37,500
9
9
Lv.67
120,000
4
4
1
Lv.78
260,000
6
6
1
Lv.89
450,000
12
9
2
Lv.910
700,000
16
12
2
1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best artifact set for Yelan?+

The best artifact set for Yelan is the 4-piece Emblem of Severed Fate set.

What is the best weapon for Yelan?+

The best weapon for Yelan is Elegy for the End.

What main stats should I focus on for Yelan?+

Prioritize Energy Recharge, Hydro DMG Bonus, CRIT Rate on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.

What is the talent priority for Yelan?+

Upgrade Yelan's talents in this order: Burst > Skill > Normal Attack.

What are the best teams for Yelan?+

Some of the best teams for Yelan are Yelan Vaporization Team #1, Hu Tao Double Hydro Vaporize with Yelan, Wanderer Yelan Team #1, Yelan Quickbloom Team #1, Yelan National Team #1, Yelan Pure Vaporization Team #3, Yelan Blooming Team #1, Yelan Pure Hydro Team #2.