Layla
Layla is the most beginner-friendly 4-star shielder around: one press of her Skill gives a shield that lasts the whole fight, plus steady Cryo to enable Freeze or Melt teams. Don't bother chasing CRIT, she scales off HP, so farm Tenacity of the Millelith with HP% pieces and just enough Energy Recharge for her Burst. If you can't pull Key of Khaj-Nisut, the free Favonius Sword works great. Cheap, sturdy, press once and forget.
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Layla Build
Key of Khaj-Nisut
Primordial Jade Cutter
The Dockhand's Assistant
Favonius Sword
Harbinger of Dawn
Tenacity of the Millelith
Vourukasha's GlowPriority substats: Energy Recharge › HP% › CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate
E > Character Level > Q — the Skill sets her shield strength so level it first, character level raises her HP pool, and the Burst comes last.
Teams for Layla
Layla shields while applying Cryo to feed reactions, Shenhe buffs Cryo damage, and Kazuha groups enemies and shreds RES for Ganyu to unload damage.
Layla's talents
Sword of the Radiant Path
Performs up to 3 rapid strikes.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Nights of Formal Focus
The Curtain of Slumber's DMG Absorption is based on Layla's Max HP and absorbs Cryo DMG with 250% effectiveness. When the shield is deployed, Layla will have Cryo applied to her briefly.
Night Stars and Shooting Stars
While the Curtain of Slumber is active, it will create 1 Night Star that will be attached to it every 1.5s. When a character protected by this shield uses an Elemental Skill, 2 Night Stars will be created. Night Stars can be created once every 0.3s in this way. A maximum of 4 Night Stars can be accumulated at any one time.
Once the Curtain of Slumber has accumulated 4 Night Stars and there are opponents nearby, these Night Stars will transform into homing Shooting Stars that will be fired off in sequence, dealing Cryo DMG to any opponents hit.
If the Curtain of Slumber's duration ends or it is destroyed, the Night Stars will disappear. If they are already being fired off as Shooting Stars, these Shooting Stars will last until this wave of shots ends.
New Night Stars cannot be created until the previous wave of Shooting Stars has been fired completely.
"She and I are like two master artisans who have never met, yet who sit at the same cushioned seat, embroidering the same dream-flower."
Dream of the Star-Stream Shaker
When a Starlight Slug hits, it will generate 1 Night Star for nearby Curtains of Slumber. Each Curtain of Slumber can gain 1 Night Star this way every 0.5s.
"Sleep now, sleep now; and may many destinies be revealed before your slumbering eyes, within your star-paved dreams."
Like Nascent Light
·The Shield Strength of a character under the effect of the Curtain of Slumber increases by 6%.
·This effect can have a maximum of 4 stacks and persists until the Curtain of Slumber disappears.
Sweet Slumber Undisturbed
Shadowy Dream-Signs
Combat Rotation
- Open with the Elemental Skill (Nights of Formal Focus) to raise the Curtain of Slumber shield — it absorbs damage based on Layla's Max HP and deals a burst of AoE Cryo DMG on cast.
- Swap to your main DPS/support standing inside the shield and let them use their own Elemental Skill freely — each cast generates 2 extra Night Stars on the shield (it normally gains 1 star every 1.5s on its own).
- Once the shield banks 4 Night Stars and enemies are nearby, they auto-convert into homing Shooting Stars that chain-hit for Cryo DMG.
- Once you've built up 40 energy, unleash the Burst (Dream of the Star-Stream Shaker) to summon the Celestial Dreamsphere, which keeps firing Starlight Slugs for Cryo DMG and feeds extra Night Stars to nearby Curtains of Slumber.
- Use the Cryo application from Layla and the shield/Slug hits to trigger elemental reactions (Melt, Superconduct, Freeze) alongside your main DPS.
- The Elemental Skill is back up every 12s — recast it as soon as the shield expires or gets destroyed so the team never loses shield uptime.
- Rotate multiple characters through the shield to trigger their own Elemental Skills, maximizing Night Star generation and Shooting Star frequency.
Layla constellations
The Shield Absorption of the Curtain of Slumber generated by Nights of Formal Focus is increased by 20%.
Additionally, when unleashing Nights of Formal Focus, she will generate a shield for any nearby party members who are not being protected by a Curtain of Slumber. This shield will have 35% of the absorption of a Curtain of Slumber, will last for 12s, and will absorb Cryo DMG with 250% effectiveness.
When Shooting Stars from Nights of Formal Focus strike opponents, they will each restore 1 Energy to Layla. Each Shooting Star can restore Energy to her in this manner once.
Increases the Level of Nights of Formal Focus by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
When Nights of Formal Focus starts to fire off Shooting Stars, it will grant all nearby party members the Dawn Star effect, causing their Normal and Charged Attack DMG to increase based on 5% of Layla's Max HP.
Dawn Star can last up to 3s and will be removed 0.05s after dealing Normal or Charged Attack DMG.
Increases the Level of Dream of the Star-Stream Shaker by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Shooting Stars from Nights of Formal Focus deal 40% increased DMG, and Starlight Slugs from Dream of the Star-Stream Shaker deal 40% increased DMG.
Additionally, the interval between the creation of Night Stars via Nights of Formal Focus is decreased by 20%.
Base Stats (Lv90)
Character Profile
- Region: Sumeru
- Voice Actors: JP 富田美憂 · EN Ashely Biski · KR Kang Sae-bom · CN 侯小菲
Other Cryo characters
Ascension materials
Total ascension materials to reach level 90 (talent books not included).
Talent scaling by level
Sword of the Radiant Path
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 51.2% | 101.2% | 122.7% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 48.5% | 95.8% | 116.1% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 73.0% | 144.3% | 174.8% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 47.7%+52.5% | 94.4%+103.9% | 114.3%+125.9% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 63.9% | 126.4% | 153.1% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 128%/160% | 253%/316% | 306%/382% |
Nights of Formal Focus
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 12.8% | 23.0% | 27.2% |
| Shooting Star DMG | 14.7% | 26.5% | 31.3% |
| Base Shield DMG Absorption | 10.8% Max HP+1040 | 19.4% Max HP+2288 | 23.0% Max HP+2860 |
| Shield Duration | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s |
| CD | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s |
Dream of the Star-Stream Shaker
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlight Slug DMG | 4.6% Max HP | 8.4% Max HP | 9.9% Max HP |
| Duration | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s |
| CD | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s |
| Energy Cost | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Advanced frame data (official)
Elemental application ICD, gauge units and interruption resistance — official numbers rarely published anywhere.
Sword of the Radiant Path
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack 1-Hit | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 53.6 |
| Normal Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 50.738 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit | 1U | — | 76.368 |
| Charged Attack 1-Hit | 1U | — | 60 |
| Charged Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 60 |
| Plunging Attack Collision | 0U | — | 25 |
| Low Plunge | 1U | — | 100 |
| High Plunge | 1U | — | 150 |
Nights of Formal Focus
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 1U | — | 30 |
| Shooting Star DMG | 1U | 3s/7 Hits | 15 |
| Frozen to Self | 1U, 0.1s | — | — |
Dream of the Star-Stream Shaker
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlight Slug DMG | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 20 |
FAQ about Layla
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Voice actors
- 日本語: 富田美憂
- English: Ashely Biski
- 中文: 侯小菲
- 한국어: Kang Sae-bom
Ascension & Talent Materials
Ascension by phase
| Unlocks Lv | AR | Mora | Ascension & Talent Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 40 | AR 15 | 20,000 | |
| Lv 50 | AR 25 | 40,000 | |
| Lv 60 | AR 30 | 60,000 | |
| Lv 70 | AR 35 | 80,000 | |
| Lv 80 | AR 40 | 100,000 | |
| Lv 90 | AR 50 | 120,000 |
Talent — one skill to Lv10
Teachings of Ingenuity
×3
Divining Scroll
×6
Guide to Ingenuity
×21
Sealed Scroll
×22
Philosophies of Ingenuity
×38
Forbidden Curse Scroll
×31
Mirror of Mushin
×6
Crown of Insight
×1
Multiply by 3 for all three skills. · Mora: 1,652,500
Total Mora to max out: 5,377,500
Official name in other languages
Wish banner history
Release date
Released: Nov 18, 2022 · Version 3.2
Voice Lines & Comments
Birthday
Happy birthday. I got you this pocket astrolabe... The same stars witness the fate of the human race today as did yesterday, and as will forever. May they cast their gaze upon you, and may they stay with you always, through the desert and across the ocean, until you reach your destination.
Self-Introduction
Hello
*yawn* ...Hi, I'm Layla, a Rtawahist student... Hmm? Sorry, I didn't sleep well last night, so I'm a bit out of it today — what did you say, again? ...You wanna team up with me? No, no, it's not that I don't want to, I'm just not sure my crazy sleep schedule will really work for you... But uh, I guess... I look forward to working with you!
About Layla: Theoretical Astrology
According to my textbook, "Using theoretical astrology to solve specific problems in our daily lives should not be our primary goal." But whether we should or not, the real reason nobody does it is that... well, it's just... it's not worth the effort. When we do a prediction, we usually have to use multiple celestial globes and consult at least one whole year's worth of Star Charts to get any... precise answers. To go through all that just to find out whether the price of spices will go up tomorrow... I mean, it's just not worth it...
About Layla: Reasoning
Since I found something I like and that I'm good at, I think I should try and stick with it. Even if the journey is difficult, even if the competition is fierce, even if there's no guarantee I'll graduate, and even if I have to return all my scholarships if I fail my final exams... Huh, maybe I should just drop out and go back home.
More About Layla: I
I'm not naturally talented, nor am I a fast learner... I only got into the Akademiya by studying like crazy for the entrance exam... Oh shoot, I—I'm sorry, I can't chat right now. Mentioning the Akademiya reminds me that my academic progress report is due soon... and I still haven't got any progress to write about yet.
More About Layla: II
My relationship with my adviser? Um... how should I put it... Oh, don't get me wrong, she's been good to me. She even gave me a recommendation when I started at the school. And every time I feel like I just can't go on, she's there to give me s—some much-needed encouragement... and then to assign me another essay right after...
More About Layla: III
Almost all of Sumeru's best and brightest have attended the Akademiya, and there are a ton of scarily intelligent international students, too... so you can imagine how competitive it is here! Studying alongside some of these people, sometimes it makes me wonder... am I really cut out for this?
More About Layla: IV
Shh, be quiet... Don't wake her up, just let her sleep peacefully. ...Who's "her"? Ah, well, a very weary Layla who's constantly stressed about her schoolwork, of course. ...And me? Hehe, I'm Layla too.
More About Layla: V
I've heard people say she thinks a "blessing from the stars" is the reason why all of her outstanding schoolwork gets magically finished while she's asleep. Ah, she has absolutely no idea. ...Oh, but seriously, don't tell her, okay?
About Us: Companionship
I agree. I don't like having to pull an all-nighter to catch up on schoolwork either, but they just keep piling on the assignments, don't they? That's how things go here, so obviously I have to help her out... Wanna keep me company?
About Us: Traveling the World
If I don't end up staying at the Akademiya after graduation, I think I'll come travel the world with you. What do you think?
Thoughts About Other Characters
Mona
Mona Megistus, the Astrologist... Her astrology column in The Steambird is well-known among Rtawahist scholars. Her articles always cover super specialized topics, but can still be appreciated by non-academics. That's no easy feat... Huh? Her name seems to just roll off my tongue? Uh, that's just because... I have a lot of respect for... amazing people.
Lisa
Oh, I know who you're talking about. Lisa Minci — the legendary Spantamad prodigy who graduated in just two years. If only I had her brains... Huh? You met her in person when you were in Mondstadt? R—Really? So... what's her studying process like? What books does she read, and what kind of work does she do? Where... Where should I start if I want to learn from her?
Dori
Oh... D—Dori... ahem... I took the plunge and bought something from her once. She looked euphoric as I was settling the bill — I think she assumed I was some sort of mega-rich person. Kept relentlessly sending product ads to me in the mail afterwards. Ugh... biggest mistake of my life! I paid such a huge price for it... 'cause not only did I spend all of my scholarship money in one go, but for most of the next year, I had to survive mainly on cheap vegetables, and I couldn't buy textbooks unless they were on sale...
Cyno
The General Mahamatra is really good at Genius Invokation TCG? Ooh, I wonder if... I mean, if I ever got the chance, maybe I could play a game with him. Card games like Genius Invokation TCG are always easier when you're good at mental math, so actually, I... I dunno, but... I might not necessarily lose to him.
Candace
...Huh, I saw someone who matches that description when I woke up after sleepwalking for the first time. "Candace," huh? Now I know. I still remember the moment I woke up... All of my reports and essays were done. At the time, it felt like... like after pleading to the stars for days and days, now they'd finally heard me, and sent a messenger to help me... I felt so touched!
Alhaitham
I bet someone who's good enough to get a job like Scribe never has to worry about whether their projects will get approved or be successful. Wait... Oh shoot, if he's a Scribe, he probably doesn't have to do any projects in the first place. So lucky...
Faruzan
Has Professor Faruzan managed to get any students? People from the Haravatat Darshan say that she always has difficulty getting funding for her projects, so it's hard for her to attract students, too. *sigh*...
Hobbies & Personality
Layla's Hobbies
Drawing Star Charts is really tiring work... I really don't think I'd be able to keep at it if it wasn't something I'm interested in. You have to use a ruler, then do some calculations on paper, then check past Starlogs... Before you know it, the whole day is gone. But then when I look at the finished product, a huge, neatly drawn, accurate map of the stars... it always gives me a huge sense of accomplishment.
Layla's Troubles
I slept okay-ish before I came to the Akademiya, but since I started my studies... there's so much pressure... I just want to be able to sleep the whole night throo-hoo-hoough...
Favorite Food
Every night before I go to bed, I make myself a glass of warm milk, in the hope I'll sleep well tonight, hope I'll sleep well tonight, hope I'll sleep well tonight... Zzz...
Least Favorite Food
Someone once told me about a mysterious merchant who was selling really effective Sleep Gummies. It cost all my scholarship money, plus all the other Mora I'd saved up, but I bought some. They worked great, and for a while I slept like a baby. But... they're 200 thousand Mora a box... I can't afford that... I—I can't let myself buy them ever again, nope, no way. Not even if they were buy one, get one free, or... well, buy one, get two free, hmm... actually... maybe I'd consider that.
Feelings About Ascension
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
Get it together, Layla... You've gotta work harder.
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
Get it together, Layla... You're doing well so far, but you've still got a lot to learn.
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
Get it together, Layla... You've been studying hard and reading everything you could get your hands on. Well done. But you can't afford to slack off now. The moment you get lazy, you'll fall behind and end up having to postpone your graduation. Spare yourself the humiliation.
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
Get it together, Layla! Believe in yourself, and in the person who's helped you come this far. The two of you together can solve any problem that comes your way! Whew... Alright! Time to leave my worries behind. Let's go!
Receiving a Gift
Receiving a Gift: I
This is amazing! I'm so jealous, you're good at everything.
Receiving a Gift: II
Mmm... it's really good.
Receiving a Gift: III
Um... maybe we should just grab some takeout.
Source: official HoYoverse Fetter (friendship) voice-lines — Genshin Impact
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Can shield the team via Nights of Formal Focus.
- The core mechanic (via Nights of Formal Focus) scales with HP — HP% is also an easy-to-find substat, and the character usually comes with high survivability too.
- 4★ (Sword) — obtainable via the standard wish/banner, no need to pull on a limited banner.
- Since it scales with HP (via Nights of Formal Focus), it can't share ATK%-geared artifacts with other DPS — needs a separate HP-focused artifact/weapon set.
- The ascension stat is just plain HP% — no built-in CRIT/EM/DMG Bonus advantage like many other characters, everything has to be rolled from scratch on artifacts.
Role Rankings
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| Character | Weapon | Artifact Set | Main Stats | Substat Priority | Where To Farm |
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Option 2
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Sands: HP% / Energy Recharge
Goblet: HP% / Cryo DMG Bonus
Circlet: HP% / CRIT
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Energy Recharge › HP% › CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate |
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A Rtawahist student who specializes in Theoretical Astrology. Heavily prone to somnambulism and locked in a grinding war with sleep deprivation, the problem of restful slumber is a most troubling one to her.
- Affiliation: Rtawahist
- Birthday (day/month): 12/19
- Specialty dish: Extravagant Slumber
- Namecard: Layla: Daydream — Namecard style. "The starry sky in your dreams will illuminate your way forward, on the premise that the crystal in your heart reflects clear lights."