Yaoyao
Yaoyao is a fantastic 4-star nanny for any Dendro team: strong HP-based healing plus steady Dendro make her a great backbone for Bloom, Hyperbloom, or Aggravate. She's dirt-cheap to build — 4pc Deepwood Memories to shred Dendro RES for the team, then stack HP% with enough Energy Recharge. The 3-star Black Tassel with its big HP stat is all the weapon she needs. If you run Dendro and lack a healer, she's the cheapest, sturdiest answer.
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Dialogues of the Desert Sages
Black Tassel
Kitain Cross Spear
Favonius Lance
Moonpiercer-
4pc
Deepwood Memories -
2pc+2pc
Tenacity of the Millelith + 
Maiden Beloved
Priority substats: Energy Recharge › HP% › CRIT Rate (Favonius)
E ≥ Q >> NA — both her healing and Dendro application come from Skill and Burst, so level those; Normal Attacks are all but skipped.
Teams for Yaoyao
Yaoyao applies Dendro and heals, Fischl supplies Electro, Keqing goes on-field to trigger Aggravate, and Kazuha groups enemies while shredding RES.
Yaoyao's talents
Toss 'N' Turn Spear
Performs up to 4 consecutive spear strikes.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Raphanus Sky Cluster
This skill will be used differently in Holding Mode.
Hold
Enters Aiming Mode to adjust the throw direction.
Yuegui: Throwing Mode
Throws out White Jade Radishes that will explode upon hitting characters or opponents, dealing Dendro DMG to opponents within a certain AoE, and healing characters within that same AoE based on Yaoyao's Max HP. If a radish does not hit either an opponent or a character, the radish will remain where it is and explode on contact with a character or opponent, or will explode after its duration expires.
Yuegui: Throwing Mode will choose its radish-throw targets.
·If all nearby characters have more than 70% HP remaining, then it will throw the radish at a nearby opponent.
·If nearby characters have 70% or less HP remaining, it will throw a radish at the character with the lowest HP percentage remaining. If no opponents exist nearby, Yuegui will also throw White Jade Radishes at characters if they all have more than 70% HP and less than 100% HP remaining. Otherwise, it will throw radishes into the area at random.
A maximum of 2 instances of Yuegui: Throwing Mode can exist at any one time.
"A radish a day keeps trouble away! ... Oh, this isn't about a radish's medical properties, exactly, but it does have some health benefits, yeah!"
Moonjade Descent
Adeptal Legacy
·White Jade Radishes generated will be changed to heal and deal DMG according to this skill. Explosions will heal all nearby party members, and the Dendro DMG that they deal will be viewed as Elemental Burst DMG instead.
·Summons "Yuegui: Jumping Mode" at intervals until their limit has been reached. The behavior of this version of Yuegui is the same as that of "Yuegui: Throwing Mode" in the Elemental Skill, Raphanus Sky Cluster. A maximum of 3 Yuegui: Jumping Mode can exist at any one time.
·Yaoyao's Movement SPD is increased by 15%.
·Yaoyao's Dendro RES will be increased.
The Adeptal Legacy state will end once Yaoyao is off-field, and all remaining Yuegui: Jumping Mode will be cleared once this state ends.
"Eh? Which one of these is actually Yuegui, you ask? Aren't they all Yuegui?"
Starscatter
In Others' Shoes
Tailing on Tiptoes
Check the "Other" sub-category of the "Living Beings / Wildlife" section in the Archive for creatures this skill works on.
Combat Rotation
- Before the fight, prioritize Energy Recharge gear since her Burst (Q) costs a hefty 80 energy on a 20s cooldown — without enough ER you won't keep the Burst loop going.
- Cast her Skill (E) 'Raphanus Sky Cluster' before swapping off-field: it summons Yuegui in Throwing Mode, which auto-throws White Jade Radishes dealing Dendro DMG and healing based on Yaoyao's Max HP, with up to 2 Yuegui active at once.
- The Skill's cooldown is 15s, so just tap it once and immediately swap to your main DPS — no need to stand around waiting.
- Let your main DPS attack inside the Dendro field the radishes create to trigger Bloom, Quicken, or Hyperbloom depending on your team comp.
- Once energy hits 80, unleash her Burst 'Moonjade Descent': it deals instant Dendro DMG and puts Yaoyao into the 5-second Adeptal Legacy state — radishes now both heal and deal DMG counted as Burst damage, and it keeps summoning Yuegui in Jumping Mode (up to 3 at once) while granting +15% Movement SPD and boosted Dendro RES.
- During those 5 seconds of Adeptal Legacy you can keep Yaoyao on field an extra beat to use the move speed for dodging, but the state ends the instant she leaves the field, so swap out in time.
- Recast the Skill every time it's off cooldown (15s) to keep healing and Dendro application flowing continuously for the whole team.
- Prioritize Max HP% gear on Yaoyao (her special stat is HP%), since both the radishes' damage and their healing scale off her Max HP.
Yaoyao constellations
When White Jade Radishes explode, active characters within their AoE will gain 15% Dendro DMG Bonus for 8s and have 15 Stamina restored to them. This form of Stamina Restoration can only be triggered every 5s.
While affected by the Adeptal Legacy state caused by Moonjade Descent, if White Jade Radish explosions hit opponents, 3 Energy will be restored to Yaoyao. This form of Energy regeneration can occur once every 0.8s.
Increases the Level of Raphanus Sky Cluster by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
After using Raphanus Sky Cluster or Moonjade Descent, Yaoyao's Elemental Mastery will be increased based on 0.3% of her Max HP for 8s. The maximum Elemental Mastery she can gain this way is 120.
Increases the Level of Moonjade Descent by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
For every 2 White Jade Radishes Yuegui: Throwing Mode throws out, the next throw will also release a Mega Radish that will have a larger AoE than the standard White Jade Radish and have the following effects upon exploding:
·Deals AoE Dendro DMG based on 75% of Yaoyao's ATK.
·Restores HP for the active character based on 7.5% of Yaoyao's Max HP.
Every Yuegui: Throwing Mode can throw out a maximum of 2 Mega Radishes.
Base Stats (Lv90)
Character Profile
- Region: Liyue
- Voice Actors: JP 門脇舞以 · EN Kelsey Jaffer · KR Yu Hye-ji · CN 刘颐诺
Other Dendro characters
Ascension materials
Total ascension materials to reach level 90 (talent books not included).
Talent scaling by level
Toss 'N' Turn Spear
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 51.0% | 100.8% | 122.2% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 47.4% | 93.8% | 113.6% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 31.4%+32.9% | 62.0%+65.1% | 75.2%+78.9% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 77.9% | 154.1% | 186.7% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 112.7% | 222.7% | 269.9% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 63.9% | 126.4% | 153.1% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 128%/160% | 253%/316% | 306%/382% |
Raphanus Sky Cluster
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Jade Radish DMG | 29.9% | 53.9% | 63.6% |
| White Jade Radish Healing | 1.71% Max HP+165 | 3.09% Max HP+363 | 3.64% Max HP+454 |
| Yuegui: Throwing Mode Duration | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s |
| White Jade Radish Duration | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s |
| CD | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
Moonjade Descent
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 114.6% | 206.2% | 243.4% |
| Adeptal Legacy White Jade Radish DMG | 72.2% | 129.9% | 153.3% |
| Adeptal Legacy White Jade Radish Healing | 2.02% Max HP+194 | 3.63% Max HP+427 | 4.29% Max HP+534 |
| Dendro RES Bonus | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Adeptal Legacy Duration | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s |
| CD | 20.0s | 20.0s | 20.0s |
| Energy Cost | 80 | 80 | 80 |
Advanced frame data (official)
Elemental application ICD, gauge units and interruption resistance — official numbers rarely published anywhere.
Toss 'N' Turn Spear
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack 1-Hit | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 51.73 |
| Normal Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 47.506 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit A | 1U | — | 33.035 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit B | 1U | — | 33.035 |
| Normal Attack 4-Hit | 1U | — | 77.358 |
| Charged Attack | 1U | 0.5s | 120 |
| Plunging Attack Collision | 0U | — | 25 |
| Low Plunge | 1U | — | 100 |
| High Plunge | 1U | — | 150 |
Raphanus Sky Cluster
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Jade Radish DMG | 1U | 2.5s | 15 |
| Mega Radish DMG (C6) | 1U | — | 30 |
Moonjade Descent
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 1U | — | 50 |
| Adeptal Legacy White Jade Radish DMG | 1U | 1.5s | 15 |
FAQ about Yaoyao
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Voice actors
- 日本語: 門脇舞以
- English: Kelsey Jaffer
- 中文: 刘颐诺
- 한국어: Yu Hye-ji
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 Diligence
×3
Slime Condensate
×6
Guide to Diligence
×21
Slime Secretions
×22
Philosophies of Diligence
×38
Slime Concentrate
×31
Daka's Bell
×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: Jan 16, 2023 · Version 3.4
Voice Lines & Comments
Birthday
This is the day of your birth, and as is tradition, this calls for a bowl of longevity noodles. I got Xiangling to teach me how to make it, and I managed to put all the noodles in the water without breaking a single one! I also put a big plump egg in there, hee-hee! Come on, let's go, you've got to eat it before it goes cold. Wishing you a happy, healthy birthday and a long and prosperous life.
Self-Introduction
Hello
Hello, I'm Yaoyao, a lowly disciple of the adeptus, Streetward Rambler. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance! If you encounter any difficulties outdoors... then lemme help you! Oh, by the way, I brought some Fried Radish Balls with me, help yourself! Don't eat too many, though — too much oily stuff is hard work for your body. If you're still hungry, I also brought a freshly washed radish and some vinegar, so I could make you a shredded radish salad if you want~
About Yaoyao: The Liyue Docks
You know the docks in Liyue Harbor? There's always loads of people talking, shouting, laughing, it's great! Totally different from back home. It's so quiet there, you can hear the leaves falling on the grass. That's why I go to the docks whenever I'm free — you know, to see the new ships, new sights... and new toys!
About Yaoyao: Eat Up, Wrap Up
They say "Give them clothes to wear, and they shall show you decency; fill their stomachs with grains, and they shall fill their minds with righteousness"... And that's why you have to eat a decent meal and dress right for the weather when you're out in the wild. ...Huh? Is that not what that saying means? Oh, okay, so... what DOES it mean?
More About Yaoyao: I
You wanna know where I'm from? Well, my parents are hermits who live up in the mountains... Uh, I guess you could say that I'm from Qingce Village?
More About Yaoyao: II
My family makes a living by growing precious medicinal herbs. My parents often get so busy that they forget about the housework, and sometimes they even forget to eat! Tsk, isn't that awful? Good thing they've got me to look after them.
More About Yaoyao: III
I grew up in the mountains, so the flowers, trees, plants, and animals are all my friends! Oh — would you like to chat with the finches? I can take you to them, and I can also help translate for you. Come on, it'll be fun~! But first, let's get some grains as a gift for them.
More About Yaoyao: IV
There are adepti everywhere in Liyue. I've met loads of them! Aunty Cloud Retainer, Uncle Mountain Shaper... But Aunty Cloud Retainer's my favorite! She's given me all kinds of adepti gadgets, and taught me all about how to use them. I've learned so much from her!
More About Yaoyao: V
After I met Master, she said that the path of my fate had intersected with the adepti way, and took me on as her disciple. To be honest with you, I didn't even understand what she meant by that. But it's been so much fun, getting to hang out with everybody, listening to Master tell stories, and sneakily slacking off with Xiangling... And we also get to help the people of Liyue Harbor out a lot. I really love it!
About Us: Polearm Training
It's not that I'm lazy, it's just the spear's too long for me, and it's so heavy that training with it is really hard work... Luckily, Master doesn't push me too hard.
About Us: Worries
Have you been eating three meals a day? Also, do you have enough warm clothing? This cold spell's only going to get colder, you know. And anyway, are you sure it's not dangerous, adventuring all the time? Any new injuries I should know about? ...Ugh, you know what — forget that, just bring me along from now on. I can't have peace of mind knowing that you're out there braving the elements all day long...
Thoughts About Other Characters
Xiangling
Xiangling hasn't been, um... looking for strange ingredients lately, has she? She gave me a real fright last time. She said she was about to try some raw octopus from the Sea of Clouds. One of these days, she'll give herself an upset stomach — then what's she gonna do? 'Cause she definitely doesn't like taking Dr. Baizhu's medicine... Anyway, I got Master to try and talk some sense into her, too. Who knows what dangerous thing she'll be trying to eat next... *sigh*
Qiqi
Qiqi's my best friend! She forgets who I am sometimes, but I know she doesn't mean it... I just have to remind her to check her notebook, and she remembers me right away.
Qiqi
I once asked Dr. Baizhu in private if there's any way to cure her, and, um... But it doesn't matter. I'll probably have to keep reminding her who I am for my whole life, but that's okay.
Baizhu
Dr. Baizhu's prescriptions are pretty effective. They're bitter, that's for sure, but they always say that about medicine: "the bitter the better"! So I get it. Huh? Too bitter for you? Don't worry, I've got some Candied Dates here. One of these after you finish your medicine will take the taste away.
Ganyu
Ganyu always has a lot of work to do. I heard that one time, she was so tired she accidentally fell asleep on the grass. *sigh* I do worry about her, you know! Hmm, maybe... we could go do a "surprise inspection"! You know, check in and make sure she's taking care of herself. Oh! Uh... Wait a minute, I'll go get some of her favorite plants for her to eat...
Keqing
Keqing's a very thoughtful person, and she always does a good job of everything. She also makes sure to pay Master a visit at every festival... She's what you call a "bastion of piety." Or wait, maybe it's "paragon of propriety"? ...Well, anyway, I think I can learn a lot from her!
Yun Jin
Now, Yun Jin's really good at spear dancing, and her Liyue opera performances are very popular. Master even takes me to go see them sometimes. You won't find an empty seat when she's on stage... but, um... does anyone understand what she's singing about?
Beidou
Beidou's ship is amazing! If I hadn't promised Ganyu that I wouldn't go on board anymore, I know exactly where I'd set up my own little bed, hee-hee.
Shenhe
Shenhe's been away from the human world for years and years, so it's no wonder that she's still adjusting to life in Liyue Harbor. I'd love to help Ganyu take care of her... But how do I ask her in a way that won't make her feel uncomfortable?
Yanfei
Yanfei takes that huge legal codex everywhere, even when she comes to pay Master a visit on her days off. She's incredible! I don't know how she carries that heavy thing around all the time, and I can't imagine how much hard work it must be to read it...
Xianyun
When I went to look for Master the other day, I found her chatting with a very elegant-looking lady. She said her name was "Xianyun," but her hijinks didn't fool me! I could tell it was Aunty Cloud Retainer right away! I mean, Master looked like she was really happy to see her, so how could it be a stranger? Evidently, she was an old friend!
Prune
This one time, I saw Prune fall asleep while reading under a tree. Her forehead was all scrunched up, like she was arguing with someone in her dreams. Master once said that everyone has weaknesses they don't want others to see. As a friend, I felt like I should offer her a shoulder to rest on, so I sat down beside her. She seemed to sleep much better after that.
Hobbies & Personality
Yaoyao's Hobbies
It is said that joy hides just beyond the horizon, and bliss is as fleeting as the setting sun! So, whenever I notice anything fun going on, I always gotta go check it out... and you never know, maybe I'll find something I can help with.
Yaoyao's Troubles
Oof, spear training is really kinda boring... Maybe I'll go play with Yuegui for a little bit, then come back and do some more training after I've had a break...
Favorite Food
Qingce Stir Fry, Come and Get It, boiled fish... Lots of Liyue dishes are not only delicious, they also turn mealtimes into a big event. Hmm? You like them too? That's great! You'll have to come over for dinner sometime, I'll cook for you! Don't worry, I've helped Xiangling in the kitchen before, so it's safe to say that I come from good stock where food is concerned!
Least Favorite Food
One time, Shenhe ate too many Qingxin in one go and she was sick for days! And that's why I've got to take care of myself and not eat raw Qingxin. Hmm? How did I know about that? Aunty Cloud Retainer told me!
Feelings About Ascension
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
Eh? Did my spear just get lighter? ...It'd be great if it could get a little shorter, too...
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
Wow! I might even be able to lift Xiangling's spear now! Yay~ Oh, I really wanna tell Master the good news!
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
Hehe, people always say "perseverance is a virtue," and I guess I know what they mean now! ...Hmm? "Patience is a virtue"? But... isn't patience the enemy of progress?
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
Huh. So that's what it feels like to be fussed over... Well, any growing or changing I've done is all thanks to you! And you know what they say — "treat other people the way you want them to treat you." So it's my turn to keep you safe and sound now!!
Receiving a Gift
Receiving a Gift: I
This is amazing! It tastes just like Xiangling's cooking. It's like they say: The apple didn't fall far from the tree, mmm... Wait, no, two peas in a pod! You two are like two peas in a pod. Hehe, I'm always mincing up my words when I get too excited.
Receiving a Gift: II
Sooo tasty! Next time you cook, lemme come too! I can help~
Receiving a Gift: III
...Uh, do you always eat this kind of stuff? Maybe you should let me cook for you instead! If you're not eating well and you're still going out adventuring every day, one of these days you're gonna wear yourself out...
Source: official HoYoverse Fetter (friendship) voice-lines — Genshin Impact
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Can restore HP for the team via Raphanus Sky Cluster.
- The core mechanic (via Raphanus Sky Cluster) scales with HP — HP% is also an easy-to-find substat, and the character usually comes with high survivability too.
- 4★ (Polearm) — obtainable via the standard wish/banner, no need to pull on a limited banner.
- Since it scales with HP (via Raphanus Sky Cluster), 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
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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Option 2
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Sands: Energy Recharge / HP%
Goblet: HP%
Circlet: HP% / Healing Bonus
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Energy Recharge › HP% › CRIT Rate (Favonius) |
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Streetward Rambler's youngest disciple. A gentle and caring "little adult."
- Affiliation: Streetward Rambler's Abode
- Birthday (day/month): 3/6
- Specialty dish: Qingce Household Dish
- Namecard: Yaoyao: Yuegui — Namecard style. "Can you guess which one here is Yuegui? That's right, all of them are!"
- Outfits (skins): Rainlit Bamboo Reverie