Yaoyao Build Guide
— Burgeoning Grace
Dendro
PolearmStreetward Rambler's youngest disciple. A gentle and caring "little adult."
Yaoyao Best Build & Stat Priority
Yaoyao is a 4-star Dendro Polearm character from Liyue who excels in the Healer role. Ascending Yaoyao grants bonus HP%, complementing a stat priority of Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate / DMG, Elemental Mastery. For the Dendro Healer setup, equip Deepwood Memories (Spire of Solitary Enlightenment) with Energy Recharge% or HP% Sands, HP% Goblet, and CRIT Rate or Healing Bonus Circlet. Favonius Lance (Energy Recharge) is the top recommended weapon, while Rightful Reward serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Dendro Healer (Healer): Deepwood Memories + Favonius Lance (Energy Recharge% or HP% / HP% / CRIT Rate or Healing Bonus)
- Tenacity Healer (Healer): Deepwood Memories + Favonius Lance (Energy Recharge% or HP% / HP% / CRIT Rate or Healing Bonus)
- Bloom Support (Support): Deepwood Memories + Favonius Lance (Energy Recharge or Elemental Mastery / Elemental Mastery / Elemental Mastery)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Yaoyao Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Yaoyao
Deepwood Memories
2-PC: Dendro DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: After Elemental Skills or Bursts hit opponents, the targets' Dendro RES will be decreased by 30% for 8s. This effect can be triggered even if the equipping character is not on the field.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: HP +20% 4-PC: When an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the ATK of all nearby party members is increased by 20% and their Shield Strength is increased by 30% for 3s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s. This effect can still be triggered even when the character who is using this artifact set is not on the field.
2-PC: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80. 4-PC: Upon triggering an Elemental Reaction, increases all party members' Elemental Mastery by 120 for 8s.
Best Weapons for Yaoyao
Favonius Lance
Base ATK: 565 Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 30.6% Skill Effect: CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Yaoyao Team Compositions
Spread Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Yaoyao, Alhaitham, Fischl, Beidou
Spread Team
A Premium team featuring Yaoyao, Nahida, Fischl, Yae Miko
Spread Team
A Premium team featuring Yaoyao, Tighnari, Fischl, Yae Miko
Aggravate Team
A Premium team featuring Yaoyao, Cyno, Nahida, Kaedehara Kazuha
Aggravate Team
A Premium team featuring Yaoyao, Yae Miko, Fischl, Kaedehara Kazuha
Aggravate Team
A Premium team featuring Yaoyao, Keqing, Fischl, Nahida
Bountiful Cores Team
A Premium team featuring Yaoyao, Nilou, Nahida, Candace
Bountiful Cores Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Nilou, Xingqiu, Yaoyao
Hyperbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Yaoyao, Raiden Shogun, Kamisato Ayato, Nahida
Hyperbloom Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Yaoyao, Kuki Shinobu, Yelan, Xingqiu
Burgeon Team
A Premium team featuring Yaoyao, Thoma, Yelan, Nahida
Burgeon Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Yaoyao, Thoma, Kamisato Ayato, Traveler_Anemo
Yaoyao Build FAQ
What is the best build for Yaoyao in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Dendro Healer build for Yaoyao (Healer) uses Deepwood Memories farmed in Spire of Solitary Enlightenment paired with Favonius Lance. Aim for Energy Recharge% or HP% on Sands, HP% on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or Healing Bonus on Circlet, prioritizing Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate / DMG > Elemental Mastery > HP% substats.
What are Yaoyao's best weapons and F2P options?
Yaoyao's best-in-slot weapon is the 4-star Favonius Lance (Energy Recharge). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Rightful Reward (4-star), Black Tassel (3-star), Dialogues of the Desert Sages (4-star), Kitain Cross Spear (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Yaoyao require?
Leveling Yaoyao requires Jueyun Chili (local specialty), Quelled Creeper (world boss drop), Shouki no Kami, the Prodigal (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Diligence talent books. Character ascension increases HP%.
What are the best team compositions for Yaoyao?
Top recommended teams for Yaoyao include Spread Team (Yaoyao, Alhaitham, Fischl, Beidou) and Spread Team (Yaoyao, Nahida, Fischl, Yae Miko), built around Dendro elemental reactions and Healer synergy.
