Yae Miko
Yae Miko is a superb off-field Electro sub-DPS: once her turrets are down she's free to leave, perfect for a plant-and-swap playstyle. She's especially strong in Aggravate teams with Dendro, or hyper lineups alongside Raiden. One thing to note is that her turrets don't retarget well when enemies spread out, so she prefers single bosses or clustered mobs. Kagura's Verity is her unrivaled soulmate weapon, but the 4-star The Widsith also delivers solid punch. A 4pc Golden Troupe is the best fit for her off-field role, while Emblem makes bursting easier. Aim for 130-140% ER first, then pile on crit.
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Yae Miko Build
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Kagura's Verity Best -
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A Thousand Floating Dreams -
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The Widsith -
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Solar Pearl -
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Hakushin Ring
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Emblem of Severed Fate -
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Golden Troupe
Priority substats: Energy Recharge › CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG › ATK%
E > Q > NA — the Skill turrets are her main damage so level the Skill first, Burst second, Normal Attacks ignored.
Teams for Yae Miko
Nahida continuously spreads Dendro so Yae triggers Aggravate, Fischl adds off-field Electro damage, and Kazuha groups enemies while shredding RES.
Raiden Shogun and Kujou Sara charge energy for Yae's Burst, Bennett buffs ATK, and the whole Electro lineup piles on damage.
Yae Miko's talents
Spiritfox Sin-Eater
Summons forth kitsune spirits, initiating a maximum of 3 attacks that deal Electro DMG.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to deal AoE Electro DMG after a short casting time.
Plunging Attack
Plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path with thunderous might. Deals AoE Electro DMG upon impact with the ground.
Yakan Evocation: Sesshou Sakura
Moves swiftly, leaving a Sesshou Sakura behind.
Sesshou Sakura
Has the following properties:
· Periodically strikes one nearby opponent with lightning, dealing Electro DMG
· When there are other Sesshou Sakura nearby, their level will increase, boosting the DMG dealt by these lightning strikes.
This skill has three charges.
A maximum of 3 Sesshou Sakura can exist simultaneously. The initial level of each Sesshou Sakura is 1, and the initial highest level each sakura can reach is 3. If a new Sesshou Sakura is created too close to an existing one, the existing one will be destroyed.
"The kitsune spirits sealed in the branches are all yakan who stooped to preying upon humans. The yakan are two grades lower than us Sky Kitsune, and so, I hardly see the problem with... asking that they do my bidding. Now, this doesn't mean that you humans should go learning from our grading systems, no indeed — and as for which of us, kitsune or human, is higher up in the pecking order... Heh, wouldn't you like to know?"
Great Secret Art: Tenko Kenshin
When she uses this skill, Yae Miko will unseal nearby Sesshou Sakura, destroying their outer forms and transforming them into Tenko Thunderbolts that descend from the skies, dealing AoE Electro DMG. Each Sesshou Sakura destroyed in this way will create one Tenko Thunderbolt.
Only at times like these will Yae reveal her Sky Kitsune form and wield lightning itself. None have seen the Lady Guuji's tails and lived to tell the story... so remember, as far as you are concerned, Lady Yae does not have a tail.
The Shrine's Sacred Shade
Enlightened Blessing
Meditations of a Yako
Edict of Cleansing
Radiance: Stellar-Conduct: An enhanced Sesshou Sakura lightning bolt hit on an opponent will also cause an additional instance of Electro DMG at 200% of Yae Miko's ATK. This DMG is considered Stellar-Conduct DMG.
Additionally, when inside a Polestar Field, Yae Miko will enter the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state.
Combat Rotation
- Enter the fight and place up to 3 charges of Sesshou Sakura (Elemental Skill, E) near the enemy to keep applying Electro damage.
- If Yae Miko is your off-field sub-DPS/support, swap her out right after — the totems keep attacking on their own.
- When you need burst AoE damage, use Great Secret Art: Tenko Kenshin (Burst, Q, costs 90 Energy) — it destroys nearby totems and turns them into falling Tenko Thunderbolts for extra Electro damage.
- After Q detonates the totems, redeploy fresh Sesshou Sakura (4s cooldown per charge) to keep the Electro application going for team reactions like Overload or Aggravate.
- If playing Yae as main DPS, weave in Normal/Charged Attacks between totem placements to add melee damage.
- Repeat the loop: place up to 3 totems → detonate with Q (roughly every 22 seconds when Energy allows) → redeploy new totems.
- Prioritize Elemental Mastery and Energy Recharge to boost totem damage and keep Burst uptime consistent each rotation.
Yae Miko constellations
Each time Great Secret Art: Tenko Kenshin activates a Tenko Thunderbolt, Yae Miko will restore 8 Elemental Energy for herself.
Sesshou Sakura start at Level 2 when created, their max level is increased to 4, and their attack range is increased by 60%.
Increases the Level of Yakan Evocation: Sesshou Sakura by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
When Sesshou Sakura lightning hits opponents, the Electro DMG Bonus of all nearby party members is increased by 20% for 5s.
Increases the Level of Great Secret Art: Tenko Kenshin by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
The Sesshou Sakura's attacks will ignore 60% of the opponents' DEF.
Base Stats (Lv90)
Character Profile
- Region: Inazuma
- Voice Actors: JP 佐倉綾音 · EN Ratana · KR Moon Yoo-jung · CN 杜冥鸦
Other Electro characters
Ascension materials
Total ascension materials to reach level 90 (talent books not included).
Talent scaling by level
Spiritfox Sin-Eater
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 39.7% | 71.4% | 84.3% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 38.5% | 69.3% | 81.9% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 56.9% | 102.4% | 120.9% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 142.9% | 257.2% | 303.7% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 56.8% | 112.3% | 136.1% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 114%/142% | 225%/281% | 272%/340% |
Yakan Evocation: Sesshou Sakura
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sesshou Sakura DMG: Level 1 | 60.7% | 109.2% | 128.9% |
| Sesshou Sakura DMG: Level 2 | 75.8% | 136.5% | 161.2% |
| Sesshou Sakura DMG: Level 3 | 94.8% | 170.6% | 201.5% |
| Sesshou Sakura DMG: Level 4 | 118.5% | 213.3% | 251.8% |
| Duration | 14.0s | 14.0s | 14.0s |
| CD | 4.0s | 4.0s | 4.0s |
Great Secret Art: Tenko Kenshin
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 260% | 468% | 553% |
| Tenko Thunderbolt DMG | 334% | 601% | 709% |
| CD | 22.0s | 22.0s | 22.0s |
| Energy Cost | 90 | 90 | 90 |
Advanced frame data (official)
Elemental application ICD, gauge units and interruption resistance — official numbers rarely published anywhere.
Spiritfox Sin-Eater
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack 1-Hit | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 7.44 |
| Normal Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 7.22 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit | 1U | — | 10.67 |
| Charged Attack | 1U | 0.5s | 80 |
| Plunging Attack Collision | 0U | — | 5 |
| Low Plunge | 1U | — | 50 |
| High Plunge | 1U | — | 100 |
Yakan Evocation: Sesshou Sakura
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sesshou Sakura DMG | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 100 |
Great Secret Art: Tenko Kenshin
| Hit | Gauge | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 1U | 75 |
| Tenko Thunderbolt DMG | 1U | 75 |
FAQ about Yae Miko
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Voice actors
- 日本語: 佐倉綾音
- English: Ratana
- 中文: 杜冥鸦
- 한국어: Moon Yoo-jung
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 Light
×3
Old Handguard
×6
Guide to Light
×21
Kageuchi Handguard
×22
Philosophies of Light
×38
Famed Handguard
×31
The Meaning of Aeons
×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: Feb 15, 2022 · Version 2.5
Voice Lines & Comments
Birthday
Ah, so today is your birthday... "On your ceremonious reckoning of years, I task my kin with seeing to it that that which you seek, you shall surely find, and that that for which your heart longs, you shall surely receive. Remain pure of heart and true of spirit, and their protection shall be bestowed on you." There you go. May all go well in your year ahead, and may all your wishes be fulfilled. Are we done?
Self-Introduction
Hello
I am the Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine. The purpose of my visit is to monitor your every move, for such is the order of the shrine... Oh, come on, don't be so nervous. It's only officialese, for goodness' sake. I couldn't just go gallivanting around for no reason at all, could I? Now, come on, do something amusing for me.
About Yae Miko: Eternity
Eternity means never having to let go of what you already have. But on the other hand, it also means giving up on all other possibilities. That's just the way of the world... No one can have everything.
About Yae Miko: Interests
Humans are just fascinating creatures, that's why I'm so fond of them. They live such short lives, but for the time they're around, they shine as bright as the midday sun. There are some whose light never grows dim, even over great stretches of time... These are the lives that make for real page-turners.
More About Yae Miko: I
Oh? You'd like to know more about me? I'm willing to tell, but what will I gain in exchange, hmm? It has to be a fair trade. So you tell me all about you, and I'll tell you all about me. Deal?
More About Yae Miko: II
Kitsune Saiguu said that she was going off on a long trip, and she's never been back since. *sigh* At the time, I wasn't the least bit inclined to take on the burden of managing the Grand Narukami Shrine. So she told me that as Guuji, I would be able to eat all the Fried Tofu I desired. As if that would be a convincing reason... That woman spoke so much nonsense, honestly, she could be so insufferable...
More About Yae Miko: III
I decided to found Yae Publishing House simply because I wished to read more interesting light novels, that's all. But, it turns out that seeing frazzled authors scraping the bottom of their barrel in a desperate attempt to get their novels finished is where the real amusement comes from. You wouldn't believe some of the excuses they come up with when they're trying to get a deadline extension. Oh, so much more creative than the novels themselves.
More About Yae Miko: IV
Even supernatural beings eventually pass away, including gods. It's a terrible shame when their tales are lost to time along with them, never to be remembered again. The problem is, only those with first-class writing and composition skills are qualified to commit these stories to paper. If there is no qualified writing talent in the world, we must cultivate it... Yes, home-grown writers are what we need, capable of adequately capturing these stories with the written word.
More About Yae Miko: V
Though I'm an avid reader of novels written by others, I've yet to pick up the pen myself. Writing a novel is quite an undertaking, after all. But, if there comes a day when you reach the end of your adventure and want somebody to record it — and if I happen to have the time when that day comes... We'll see.
About Us: Authorship
Boring. Utterly boring... Ugh, what could have possibly persuaded these people to become authors? Say, why don't you write out your story and submit it to Yae Publishing House? I'm sure that would keep me amused— Ahem, I mean, I'm sure it would be a best-seller.
About Us: Erosion
Sealing yourself away from the rest of the world may only serve to accelerate the effects of erosion... Imagine, a world consisting of you and you alone, with no one else to reflect you back at yourself... how awful that would be. Whenever we are together, it is vital that we always shine a light for each other, okay? It's rather difficult to remain enlightened in the dark.
Thoughts About Other Characters
Raiden Shogun
Locking herself away in the Plane of Euthymia when she clearly wants to be out — it's just willful self-torture, really... On the other hand, it's also rather stubborn-but-cute, don't you think?
Kamisato Ayato
The Yashiro rascal... he's always been an unpredictable one, even as a child. Don't be taken in by his warm smile. There's no knowing what devious scheme might be brewing inside his head — it's really quite maddening... What do you mean, "sly as a fox"? Hmph, if you're trying to insinuate that he and I are anything alike, you are sorely mistaken.
Kamisato Ayaka
I'm very fond indeed of the Yashiro Commission girl. She adroitly handles every matter that comes before her. Unfortunately, it's often thankless work. Pity. Were she not a member of the Kamisato Clan, I would have long since snatched her up for the Yae Publishing House.
Kujou Sara
Not the sharpest tengu in the forest — she certainly didn't inherit the brilliant mind of daddy tengu, that's for sure. *sigh* How shall I put this? I suppose being blunt and dispensing with tact has its own advantages... But I do hope that the next time she visits the shrine, she keeps to herself. I've got better things to do than answer her incessant questions about Ei.
Yoimiya
Naganohara fireworks are well worth the wait every year. Word is that she caused quite an uproar among the Tenryou Commission recently by setting off fireworks all over the place. Heh, I'm sure the members of the Kujou Clan must've turned purple with rage... A pity that I couldn't be there to see it for myself.
Ganyu
Hmm, now that you mention it, it's been a while since I last saw Ganyu. Before the Sakoku Decree came into effect, the two of us would often meet to discuss bilateral relations between our two nations. I always found her quite reliable. The next time you go to Liyue, take her some more fresh Sea Ganoderma for me.
Sangonomiya Kokomi
These Divine Priestesses seem to be getting cuter every generation. I wonder how she looks performing the Dance of Divine Peace... Perhaps even little schools of fish swish around her while she spins. If she's ever looking for a more experienced head shrine maiden to learn from, I'd be quite happy to share a few tips with her... Hehe, as long as she asked me nicely, of course.
Arataki Itto
Ah, the oddball oni. Heh, I hear that he's been quite a pain for the Kujou Clan. The Tenryou Commission wanted to remove his messages on the bulletin board, claiming that they were "harmful to public order." I made quite sure they stayed put, haha. He's an entertaining character... you don't often see oni like him in this day and age.
Gorou
He certainly has a beautiful tail. Although... mine's a little softer.
Sayu
Ah yes, the little ninja child... If there's one thing she can do, it's stay hidden. Kano Nana constantly complains to me about it. Apparently, she now spends so much of her time searching for Sayu that she barely has any time to read anymore. If you ask me, I'd say that Sayu has a secret ally who is helping her hide all the time...
Kuki Shinobu
I've heard a lot about Miyuki's little sister. Quite the character, I'm told. Although she comes from a family of shrine maidens, she's gone her own way in life — tried her hand at many different trades, studied abroad in Liyue, even ended up joining the Arataki Gang... Fascinating girl. Maybe I should have Miyuki introduce me. Yes, that'll work — Miyuki wouldn't dream of refusing my request.
Kirara
More youkai have expressed an interest in the human world lately. I wonder if that's a good thing or not. You want to know what I think? Hehe, I would tell them to live for the moment. Besides, how could I ever dislike a little youkai who would willingly take us out to dinner and pay for the meal?
Yumemizuki Mizuki
"Anxiety and exhaustion strip people of the emotional energy for novels"? Hmph, well, I suppose Yae Publishing House needs to work harder, then. Apparently, we haven't published a single volume to Miss Mizuki's liking. I'll give my editors and writers more time... If we still can't satisfy her, then as the Editor-in-Chief, I suppose I'll have to write one myself. Hm..."The Baku Chronicles" has a nice ring to it, hmm?
Yumemizuki Mizuki
When Mizuki first returned to Inazuma, she was so skittish. Whenever she saw me on the street, she would immediately avert her eyes... Oh, me? No, I didn't call her out on it. It was pretty fun to watch her squirm, actually. Sometimes, she would turn back to sneak a glance once we passed each other... I thought about turning around to face her, but I'm sure it would have scared her straight back into her baku form and sent her running for the hills. But, now... she's a lot more comfortable. Well, comfortable enough to criticize me in the reader correspondence column of That's Life, at least. The baku are quick to adapt, I suppose.
Hobbies & Personality
Yae Miko's Hobbies
My favorite pastime is reading other people's stories. My second favorite is watching other people squirm... If I could find a way to combine the two, haha... Oh, that would be entertainment in its purest form.
Yae Miko's Troubles
Peace and tranquility seems to be all the rage nowadays, but it gets dreadfully boring after a while...
Favorite Food
Have you ever heard of a dish called "Kitsune Udon"? It's quite simple, really... Just Fried Tofu served on top of Udon noodles. What do you think? Noodles and Fried Tofu, that's all. Doesn't it sound heavenly?
Least Favorite Food
Anything that has been pickled is firmly off-limits for me... I don't care whether it's Medaka or Kiviak, what sort of person can stand that vile stench? I, for one, am Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine, and I refuse to defile myself by ingesting such pungent things.
Feelings About Ascension
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
When training to become a shrine maiden, the title of "Chokkai" is granted once one has completed their requisite studies and can correctly chant for ceremonies. This might be very straightforward for humans, but it's the most difficult step for the kitsune... We are only foxes, after all.
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
The training required to become a Guuji's Assistant, or "Seikai," is arduous indeed. You must observe a myriad of harsh restrictions... There is only one way to make it through: snack at night, and make sure you don't get caught.
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
Attaining the rank of "Meikai" requires one to decipher the workings of the world, transcend its limitations, and fathom all phenomena within. Usually, any who reach this level are granted a Vision and a lifespan far beyond that of the average kitsune.
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
Throughout history, only the Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine has ever held the rank of "Joukai." It is an honorary title, not related to the capabilities of the holder. But of course, if I were to declare myself the most powerful Joukai in history, I don't see why there'd be anything wrong with that.
Receiving a Gift
Receiving a Gift: I
My, my! You really know what appeals to my tastes, don't you.
Receiving a Gift: II
Since you've made it yourself, I guess having a little taste is the least I can do, haha...
Receiving a Gift: III
How should I put this... There's so much room for improvement that the only way is up.
Source: official HoYoverse Fetter (friendship) voice-lines — Genshin Impact
Strengths & Weaknesses
- At Lv90, Yae Miko already gets +19,2% CRIT Rate baked into the ascension stat line — no artifacts needed for this part.
- The core mechanic (via Enlightened Blessing) scales with Elemental Mastery — EM-focused artifacts are usually cheap/easy to roll since few main DPS need them.
- The Normal Attack (via Spiritfox Sin-Eater) already deals innate Electro DMG from the start — no need to wait on the Elemental Skill to apply the element.
- Needs a teammate to trigger a specific elemental reaction to activate Edict of Cleansing — not every team composition can supply this.
- Since it scales with EM (via Enlightened Blessing), it must trade off CRIT/ATK% for Elemental Mastery — raw Normal Attack/Burst DMG tends to be lower than ATK-based DPS.
- 5★ (Catalyst) — only available on limited/character-specific banners, not on the standard wish.
Role Rankings
Machine-classified by scanning mechanic keywords in the OFFICIAL skill text (not another site's opinion ranking). Characters whose weapon type is inherently elemental (e.g. catalysts, bows) may not show "Does this well" for On-Field even if they can still be played on-field — this is a limit of text-based detection.
| Character | Weapon | Artifact Set | Main Stats | Substat Priority | Where To Farm |
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Sands: ATK%
Goblet: Electro DMG Bonus
Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
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Energy Recharge › CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG › ATK% |
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Lady Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine. Also serves as the editor-in-chief of Yae Publishing House. Unimaginable intelligence and cunning are hidden under her beautiful appearance.
- Affiliation: Grand Narukami Shrine
- Birthday (day/month): 6/27
- Specialty dish: Fukuuchi Udon
- Namecard: Yae Miko: Kitsune Dreaming — Namecard style. Where can Yae Miko's fox form be found? In your dreams, that's where.