Yelan Build Guide
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Hydro
BowA mysterious person who claims to work for the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but is a "non-entity" on the Ministry of Civil Affairs' list.
Yelan Best Build & Stat Priority
Yelan is a 5-star Hydro Bow character from Liyue who excels in the Sub-DPS role. Ascending Yelan grants bonus CRIT Rate, complementing a stat priority of Energy Recharge, HP%, CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG. For the Yelan Sub-DPS Build setup, equip Emblem of Severed Fate (Momiji-Dyed Court) with HP% or Energy Recharge Sands, Hydro DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Aqua Simulacra (CRIT DMG) is the top recommended weapon, while Favonius Warbow serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Yelan Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Yelan
Emblem of Severed Fate
2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%. 4-PC: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Energy Recharge +20% 2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%
2-PC: Energy Recharge +20% 2-PC: HP +20%
Best Weapons for Yelan
Aqua Simulacra
Base ATK: 542 Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 88.2% Skill Effect: HP is increased by 16%. When there are opponents nearby, the DMG dealt by the wielder of this weapon is increased by 20%. This will take effect whether the character is on-field or not
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Yelan Team Compositions
Hyperbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Yelan, Kamisato Ayato, Nahida, Kuki Shinobu
Hyperbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Yelan, Alhaitham, Kuki Shinobu, Sangonomiya Kokomi
Hyperbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Yelan, Cyno, Nahida, Kuki Shinobu
Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Yelan, Skirk, Furina, Escoffier
Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Yelan, Wriothesley, Furina, Escoffier
and Nilou Bountiful Core Team
A Premium team featuring Yelan, Alhaitham, Nilou, Baizhu
and Nilou Bountiful Core Team
A Premium team featuring Yelan, Nahida, Nilou, Sangonomiya Kokomi
and Nilou Bountiful Core Team
A Premium team featuring Yelan, Lauma, Nilou, Sangonomiya Kokomi
Burgeon Team
A Premium team featuring Yelan, Alhaitham, Thoma, Sangonomiya Kokomi
Burgeon Team
A Premium team featuring Yelan, Kamisato Ayato, Nahida, Thoma
Vaporize Team
A Premium team featuring Yelan, Hu Tao, Xingqiu, Zhongli
International Team
A Premium team featuring Yelan, Raiden Shogun, Xiangling, Bennett
Electro-Charged Team
A Premium team featuring Yelan, Raiden Shogun, Xingqiu, Kaedehara Kazuha
Electro-Charged Team
A Premium team featuring Fischl, Yelan, Sucrose, Sangonomiya Kokomi
F2P Friendly Team
A budget-friendly F2P team composition featuring Bennett, Xingqiu, and Xiangling.
Yelan Build FAQ
What is the best build for Yelan in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Yelan Sub-DPS Build build for Yelan (Sub-DPS) uses Emblem of Severed Fate farmed in Momiji-Dyed Court paired with Aqua Simulacra. Aim for HP% or Energy Recharge on Sands, Hydro DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing Energy Recharge > HP% > CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG substats.
What are Yelan's best weapons and F2P options?
Yelan's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Aqua Simulacra (CRIT DMG). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Favonius Warbow (4-star), Slingshot (3-star), Elegy for the End (5-star), Silvershower Heartstrings (5-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Yelan require?
Leveling Yelan requires Starconch (local specialty), Runic Fang (world boss drop), Azdaha (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Prosperity talent books. Character ascension increases CRIT Rate.
What are the best team compositions for Yelan?
Top recommended teams for Yelan include Hyperbloom Team (Yelan, Kamisato Ayato, Nahida, Kuki Shinobu) and Hyperbloom Team (Yelan, Alhaitham, Kuki Shinobu, Sangonomiya Kokomi), built around Hydro elemental reactions and Sub-DPS synergy.
