Yelan is a powerful character in Genshin Impact, and if you’re lookin’ to build her up right, this guide’s for you. Now, Yelan ain’t no ordinary character, let me tell ya. She’s a Hydro bow-wieldin’ lady, and her role is more about dealin’ damage while she ain’t even on the field—yep, that’s right, she’s an off-field DPS. But don’t let that fool ya, her damage is mighty strong when built right.
First things first, for her weapon, the Favonius Warbow is a solid choice for a free-to-play build. It helps with energy recharge, which is mighty important since Yelan’s Elemental Burst, which deals most of her damage, needs a good amount of energy. If you can’t get that one, Fading Twilight works well too, but you might need to spend a little more money to get it. It’s a 4-star bow that works wonders with her playstyle, helpin’ you get her burst up quicker and hit harder.

Now, when it comes to artifacts, you wanna go for Emblem of Severed Fate. This set boosts Energy Recharge and increases her Elemental Burst damage. The more Energy Recharge you get, the faster you can use her Burst, and that’s where the bulk of her damage comes from. You want to focus on Energy Recharge, Crit Rate, and Crit Damage on your artifacts to get the best outta her.
For the main stats, you’ll want:
- Energy Recharge or Crit Rate on the Sands of Eon
- Hydro Damage Bonus on the Goblet of Eonothem
- Crit Rate or Crit Damage on the Circlet of Logos
As for sub-stats, focus on getting Crit Rate, Crit Damage, and Energy Recharge. The more Crits, the better!
Now, I know you might be wonderin’, “Why’s she so good?” Well, let me tell ya, it’s ’cause she can work real well with other off-field characters like Xingqiu. The two of ‘em together make a great team for triggering Vaporize or Freeze reactions, which boosts their damage even more. You get a whole lotta bang for your buck with that combo.
In terms of playstyle, Yelan’s Elemental Skill, Lingering Lifeline, lets her deal damage while not bein’ on the field. You just press the button and she throws out a Hydro attack while you’re busy with another character. Then, her Elemental Burst, Depth-Clarion Dice, lets her shoot a big ol’ Hydro attack when you switch back to her, dealin’ a ton of damage in a short amount of time.
For the best results, you’ll want to keep her Elemental Skill up as often as possible and use her Burst when you can get her energy back quickly. That way, you’re dealin’ consistent damage without much downtime. It’s all about keeping the pace up and not lettin’ the enemies catch a breath!
All in all, if you build Yelan like this, she can dish out some serious damage. Just make sure you focus on her Elemental Burst and recharge her energy fast. With the right gear and some practice, she’ll be a mighty fine addition to your team.
Tags:[Yelan Build, DPS, Genshin Impact, Yelan Guide, Hydro, Off-field DPS, Favonius Warbow, Fading Twilight, Emblem of Severed Fate, Energy Recharge, Crit Rate, Crit Damage]