BEST
Emblem of Severed Fate
Burst damage and Energy Recharge.
GENSHIN IMPACT GUIDES & BUILDS
Hydro · BowYELAN
★★★★★
Off-Field DPS · Hydro Enabler · HP Scaling
Yelan coordinates powerful Hydro attacks from off-field and ramps the active character’s damage throughout her Burst.
BEST ARTIFACTS
ALTERNATIVE
2-Piece HP Mix
Strong flexible HP build.
ALTERNATIVE
Golden Troupe
Skill-focused alternative.
BEST WEAPONS
BEST IN SLOT
Aqua Simulacra
Provides CRIT DMG, increases HP and boosts all damage while enemies are nearby, even off-field.
OPTION
Elegy for the End
Energy Recharge support bow that grants the party Elemental Mastery and ATK after Yelan's attacks build four sigils.
OPTION
Favonius Warbow
High Energy Recharge and team particles on CRIT hits; a reliable option when the rotation needs more Energy.
OPTION
Sacrificial Bow
Energy Recharge option with a chance to reset Yelan's Skill and generate a second set of particles.
ACCESSIBLE
Slingshot
Accessible CRIT Rate stat stick; its low Base ATK matters little because Yelan's damage scales with HP.
RECOMMENDED STATS
SandsHP% or Energy Recharge
GobletHydro DMG Bonus
CircletCRIT Rate or CRIT DMGSubstats: Meet Energy needs first, then prioritize the character’s main scaling and relevant CRIT stats.
BEST TEAMS
Double Hydro
Furina Core
Hyperbloom
Vaporize
ALTERNATIVES
Main DPS
Support
Heal / Shield
BEST CONSTELLATIONS
BEST VALUE · C1
Enter the Plotters
Lingering Lifeline gains 1 additional charge.
C2
Taking All Comers
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.
C3
Beware the Trickster’s Dice
Increases the Level of Depth-Clarion Dice by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4
Bait-and-Switch
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.
C5
Dealer’s Sleight
Increases the Level of Lingering Lifeline by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
PREMIUM · C6
Winner Takes All
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.
ABILITIES PRIORITY
HIGHEST PRIORITY
Depth-Clarion Dice
Creates an off-field Exquisite Throw that follows Normal Attacks with Hydro damage and steadily buffs the active character.
SECOND PRIORITY
Lingering Lifeline
Dashes through enemies, marks them and detonates the marks for HP-scaling Hydro damage while generating Energy.
LOW PRIORITY
Stealthy Bowshot
Standard bow attacks; normally left unlevelled because Yelan deals most of her damage through Skill and Burst.
PASSIVE TALENTS
PASSIVE
Turn Control
Increases Yelan's Max HP when the party contains multiple elemental types.
PASSIVE
Adapt With Ease
While her Burst is active, the on-field character gains an increasing damage bonus over time.
PASSIVE
Necessary Calculation
Increases rewards from long Liyue expeditions.
QUICK ANSWERS
YELAN BUILD FAQ
Clear answers to the most common YELAN build questions.
What is the best YELAN build?
YELAN is built as Off-Field DPS · Hydro Enabler · HP Scaling. Start with Emblem of Severed Fate, use Aqua Simulacra when available, then meet the recommended stat targets before chasing additional damage substats.
Which artifact set is best for YELAN?
Emblem of Severed Fate is the primary recommendation in this guide. The alternative sets above may perform better when another teammate already supplies the same buff or when their substats are substantially stronger.
What weapon should YELAN use?
Aqua Simulacra is the featured best-in-slot option. The weapon section also lists accessible alternatives with their Level 90 stats and the situation where each choice is most useful.
Which stats should I prioritize on YELAN?
Substats: Meet Energy needs first, then prioritize the character’s main scaling and relevant CRIT stats.
Which talent should I level first on YELAN?
Prioritize Depth-Clarion Dice. Raise the remaining talents according to the priority cards above so resources are spent on the abilities that contribute most to YELAN's role.
What team works well with YELAN?
Double Hydro is the first recommended composition. The Teams section includes additional premium and accessible alternatives so you can replace unavailable characters without losing the core game plan.