Yelan
Yelan is one of the most worthwhile sub-DPS in the game, slotting into almost any team that wants off-field Hydro and a damage buff. Just cast her burst and swap out, and she still pumps out enormous damage. What matters most is enough Energy Recharge (~170-200%) to burst every rotation, then push HP and CRIT. If you don't have Aqua Simulacra, the 4-star Favonius Warbow recharges and batteries the team, which is plenty.
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Aqua Simulacra Best -
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Elegy for the End -
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The Stringless -
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Fading Twilight
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Emblem of Severed Fate -
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Emblem of Severed Fate +
Noblesse Oblige
Priority substats: Energy Recharge › HP% › CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Q > E > NA — Burst is her main off-field damage, level it first; Skill and Normal Attacks come after.
Teams for Yelan
Yelan and Xiangling deal off-field damage, Bennett buffs ATK, and Raiden Shogun recharges Energy for the whole team.
Yelan's talents
Stealthy Bowshot
Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.
Charged Attack
Performs a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.
While aiming, flowing water will accumulate on the arrowhead. A fully charged torrential arrow will deal Hydro DMG.
Breakthrough
Yelan will enter a "Breakthrough" state after spending 5s out of combat, which will cause her next Charged Aimed Shot to have 80% decreased charge time, and once charged, she can fire a "Breakthrough Barb" that will deal AoE Hydro DMG based on Yelan's Max HP.
Plunging Attack
Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Lingering Lifeline
When this rapid movement ends, the Lifeline will explode, dealing Hydro DMG to the marked opponents based on Yelan's Max HP.
Tap
Moves a certain distance forward swiftly.
Hold
Engages in continuous, swift movement, during which Yelan's resistance to interruption is increased.
During this time, Yelan can control this rapid movement and end it by using this Skill again.
Additionally, each opponent marked by the Lifeline when it explodes grants Yelan a 34% chance to reset her Breakthrough state.
Not until she begins to tug on the strings do evildoers, crooks, and scheming villains alike know that there is no escape.
Depth-Clarion Dice
Exquisite Throw
Follows the character around and will initiate a coordinated attack under the following circumstances, dealing Hydro DMG based on Yelan's Max HP:
·Can occur once every second when your active character uses a Normal Attack.
·Will occur each time Yelan's Lifeline explodes and hits opponents.
"A gambling addiction is going to do you no good. I mean, let me just do the math for you as the dealer. What do you think your odds of beating me are, when I have seven dice and you, only one?"
Turn Control
Adapt With Ease
The pre-existing effect will be dispelled if Depth-Clarion Dice is recast during its duration.
Necessary Calculation
Combat Rotation
- Use Elemental Skill "Lingering Lifeline" (E) to dash, mark enemies, and deal Hydro DMG — costs 0 energy, 10s cooldown.
- Switch to your main DPS to capitalize on the Hydro application and trigger elemental reactions if needed.
- Bring Yelan back on-field right before casting her Burst.
- Unleash "Depth-Clarion Dice" (Q, costs 70 energy, 18s cooldown) for AoE Hydro DMG and to summon the "Exquisite Throw" that follows the active character.
- Swap back to your main DPS immediately so Exquisite Throw procs off Normal Attacks (up to once per second) for extra off-field Hydro damage.
- Leverage the A4 passive "Adapt With Ease": while Exquisite Throw is active, the on-field character deals increasing bonus DMG over time, capping at 50%.
- While waiting for Burst to come off cooldown, refresh E (free, 10s CD) to reapply marks and dodge, but avoid recasting Q too early since it dispels the current Exquisite Throw buff.
- Repeat the loop on Burst's 18s cooldown, keeping Energy Recharge high enough to reset Q every cycle.
Yelan constellations
Lingering Lifeline gains 1 additional charge.
When Exquisite Throw conducts a coordinated attack, it will fire an additional water arrow that will deal 14% of Yelan's Max HP as Hydro DMG.
This effect can trigger once every 1.8s.
Increases the Level of Depth-Clarion Dice by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Increases all party members' Max HP by 10% for 25s for every opponent marked by Lifeline when the Lifeline explodes. A maximum increase of 40% Max HP can be attained in this manner.
Increases the Level of Lingering Lifeline by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
After using Depth-Clarion Dice, Yelan will enter the Mastermind state.
In this state, all of Yelan's Normal Attacks will be special Breakthrough Barbs. These Breakthrough Barbs will have similar abilities to normal ones and the DMG dealt will be considered Charged Attack DMG, dealing 156% of a normal Breakthrough Barb's DMG.
The Mastermind state lasts 20s and will be cleared after Yelan fires 5 arrows.
Base Stats (Lv90)
Character Profile
- Region: Liyue
- Voice Actors: JP 遠藤綾 · EN Laura Post · KR Min Ah · CN 徐慧
Other Hydro characters
Ascension materials
Total ascension materials to reach level 90 (talent books not included).
Talent scaling by level
Stealthy Bowshot
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 40.7% | 80.4% | 97.4% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 39.0% | 77.2% | 93.5% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 51.6% | 102.0% | 123.6% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 32.5%+32.5% | 64.3%+64.3% | 77.9%+77.9% |
| Aimed Shot | 43.9% | 86.7% | 105.1% |
| Fully-Charged Aimed Shot | 124% | 223% | 264% |
| Breakthrough Barb DMG | 11.58% Max HP | 20.84% Max HP | 24.60% Max HP |
| Plunge DMG | 56.8% | 112.3% | 136.1% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 114%/142% | 225%/281% | 272%/340% |
Lingering Lifeline
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 22.6% Max HP | 40.7% Max HP | 48.1% Max HP |
| Max Duration (Hold) | 3.0s | 3.0s | 3.0s |
| CD | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s |
Depth-Clarion Dice
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 7.31% Max HP | 13.15% Max HP | 15.53% Max HP |
| Exquisite Throw DMG | 4.87% Max HP ×3 | 8.77% Max HP ×3 | 10.35% Max HP ×3 |
| Duration | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
| CD | 18.0s | 18.0s | 18.0s |
| Energy Cost | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Advanced frame data (official)
Elemental application ICD, gauge units and interruption resistance — official numbers rarely published anywhere.
Stealthy Bowshot
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack 1-Hit | — | — | 14.19 |
| Normal Attack 2-Hit | — | — | 13.62 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit | — | — | 18 |
| Normal Attack 4-Hit A | — | — | 7.56 |
| Normal Attack 4-Hit B | — | — | 7.56 |
| Aimed Shot | — | — | 10 |
| Aimed Shot (Hit Weak Spot) | — | — | 30 |
| Fully-Charged Aimed Shot | 1U(w/ Dropoff) | — | 20 |
| Fully-Charged Aimed Shot (Hit Weak Spot) | 1U(w/ Dropoff) | — | 60 |
| Breakthrough Barb | 1U | 0.3s | 100 |
| Plunging Attack Collision | — | — | 10 |
| Low Plunge | — | — | 50 |
| High Plunge | — | — | 100 |
Lingering Lifeline
| Hit | Gauge | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 1U | 120 |
Depth-Clarion Dice
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 2U | — | 100 |
| Exquisite Throw DMG | 1U | 2s/3 Hits | 30 |
| Additional Water Arrow (C2) | 1U | — | 30 |
| Converted Attacks (C6) | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 100 |
FAQ about Yelan
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Voice actors
- 日本語: 遠藤綾
- English: Laura Post
- 中文: 徐慧
- 한국어: Min Ah
Ascension & Talent Materials
Ascension by phase
| Unlocks Lv | AR | Mora | Ascension & Talent Materials |
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| 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 Prosperity
×3
Recruit's Insignia
×6
Guide to Prosperity
×21
Sergeant's Insignia
×22
Philosophies of Prosperity
×38
Lieutenant's Insignia
×31
Gilded Scale
×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: May 30, 2022 · Version 2.7
Voice Lines & Comments
Birthday
If I was to tell you that maybe you shouldn't celebrate too hard today, because you'll let your guard down, and someone out there might just be waiting for that moment to make their move on you... it probably wouldn't go down very well. So, relax and take it easy today. Oh, and you should stop by the Yanshang Teahouse — I whipped up some treats especially for you. Not sweet ones, of course. Just the tiniest little hint of chili.
Self-Introduction
Hello
Hello, Traveler. Call me Yelan. I think you may need my help, and I just so happen to be interested in some information you have. In other words — you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.
About Yelan: Duties
The Qixing know Liyue like the back of their hands. But there's certain information out there that can only be obtained using more specialized methods. That's my area of expertise, so I generally take care of all those assignments myself.
About Yelan: Rumors
Some say the boss of Yanshang Teahouse is a young entrepreneur who got rich overnight; some say there's a sickly and frail senior employee of the Ministry of Civil Affairs living as a hermit outside the city; others say you should stay away from restricted areas, or you'll get haunted by a blue ghost... Obviously, most civilians have never heard the name Yelan before. So you can safely laugh off all these rumors.
More About Yelan: I
The reason I'm willing to bet on you is because of your special status. I think it'll bring me a lot of leads that can get me closer to the truth... Heh, so, got any news for me today?
More About Yelan: II
Exchanging information has to be a two-way thing, so I guess I can tell you something about my past. Thanks to my family's connections, I learned some useful skills from the Millelith scouts very early on. Although there are things working against you every step of the way when you're gathering intelligence, as long as I keep myself alive, I'll always emerge as the winner in the end...
More About Yelan: III
Clues are links in a chain. You have to trace them all the way back to where everything began before there can be a resolution. To that end, I need to keep my eyes and ears on every part of society, and often, that means having to be more than one person. People sometimes describe me as "one person, many faces" and so on... I take it as a compliment.
More About Yelan: IV
Someone once warned me to be careful about digging up certain things from the past. Dig too deep and you might find yourself standing in your own grave, they say... Well, I'm not about to stop, least of all because of anything anyone else has to say. Sure, I can't change the facts, but if it's a choice between the cold, hard truth and blissful unawareness, I'll take the former. What about you? Which would you choose?
More About Yelan: V
Tell me something. If I'm gonna stay around, what kind of person do you want me to be to you? Someone you work with? A competitor, who challenges you to sharpen your game? Just another name on your long list of acquaintances, or... somebody more important than that? Depending on what you're hoping for, I can either play that part or become that person.
About Us: Relationship
Huh? What's that look on your face for? You don't have to be on guard around me. I never scheme against people who have my stamp of approval.
About Us: Deception
Don't be too ready to believe people when they cross their heart and hope to die. Sweet talkers only say what you want to hear. And think twice before meeting someone else's gaze — your eyes speak volumes about what you're thinking. When it comes down to it, we're friends, and if somebody ever conned you, I'd feel like I'd been cheated, too.
Thoughts About Other Characters
Ningguang
I got to know Ningguang a long time ago, before she was a Qixing, and we worked together for a while. Maybe I'm partly to thank for the fact that she became a Qixing so quickly. Hehe, who can say? Anyway, she was the one who recommended this job to me. It was a good choice, I'm very well-suited to it.
Ningguang
Ningguang is good to work with. But I have to be mindful of our identities when I'm out in public. When I meet a Qixing as an employee of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, they're "Sir" or "Lady" to me.
Ganyu
Ah, the secretary... I could never work non-stop like she does, certainly not at that level of efficiency. I guess being half-adeptus must have its perks. Imagine not needing sleep to regain your energy levels...
Keqing
I don't really like people who cram their schedules full, because it doesn't leave any room for negotiation. If something happens that they didn't anticipate, it throws their plans into oblivion, impacting not just themselves but their coworkers, too. But the Yuheng is different. She works in a very methodical way. I always enjoy working with her.
Yanfei
I like Yanfei a lot. And I'm not talking about our friendship — as a high-profile legal consultant, important intel in Liyue Harbor is constantly flowing in her direction. Whenever I help her out, I always get some invaluable leads in return. I gotta say though, sometimes I think she respects me a little too much.
Xiao
The elders in my clan once said that we must always show the utmost respect to the Vigilant Yaksha. Apparently, the only time that our ancestor would gain some temporary relief from his insanity was when passing by the Wangshu Inn. It must have been the comforting effect of his presence that wards off evil spirits. That said, if I ever have the honor of fighting side by side with the Conqueror of Demons, I will focus only on the mission. I cannot let myself be distracted by concerns about his status.
Xiangling
Ah, Xiangling, the lovely little chef. Her ingredients are always top quality, easily as good as Liuli Pavilion and Xinyue Kiosk. Sometimes I go to her for dried Jueyun Chilis... She doesn't seem to understand why I eat them in the way that I do, and I don't feel like trying to explain it to her, either. It's just a family tradition.
Xingqiu
Of course I remember him — the young master of the Feiyun Commerce Guild. I have dealings with his family all the time. Who knows... maybe one day, he'll be outsmarting everyone around him, too.
Tartaglia
The Fatui harbinger? He helped me out once — unwittingly. I was planning a deep-reaching investigation into the former owner of the Yanshang Teahouse, but our harbinger friend got to him first. He showed up demanding payment of his debt, and also exposed his accounting fraud, which got him thrown in jail. That made it very easy for me to take over Yanshang Teahouse myself, and it's proven to be a very useful base.
Hobbies & Personality
Yelan's Hobbies
In my free time, I live life completely at random. It's quite simple: I make a list of things to do, then I roll the dice to decide which one I'm going to do next. It's a surprisingly fun game, and it's really broadened my mind... in that sense, it's been quite helpful where my job is concerned.
Yelan's Troubles
My physical fitness isn't actually that great compared with some trained martial artists. It's a hereditary thing that runs in my family. So before getting into really important work, I adjust my schedule to make sure I get enough rest, wait till I have built up enough energy, then strive to finish everything that needs doing in one go. Outside of work, I try my best to live life at a calm and carefree pace. So I'll always decline to take on any strenuous physical labor.
Favorite Food
I like to grind dried Jueyun Chilis and Violetgrass stamens into powder, mix them in with some Yunlai White Tea leaves, and then brew a strong pot of tea. It has the most powerful fragrance that makes you instantly fall in love with it. I prefer drinks like this with a long-lasting aftertaste to things like coffee and spirits.
Least Favorite Food
You have to be very careful with sweets. That powerful sense of satisfaction... it weakens your willpower and makes you relaxed. It only takes a few bites to get addicted, and with long-term consumption, you'll slowly but surely lose your edge.
Feelings About Ascension
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
In my line of work, combat skills are essential.
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
Sometimes, you have to strike hard and fast at just the right moment to expose the lies while avoiding any unwanted interference.
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
Finding the truth might sound simple, but it takes perseverance to stick to the trail of clues and it takes strength to follow them deep into dangerous territory.
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
I have long regarded you as my most important informant. Naturally, I need to be fully prepared to face whatever risks come with the final answer when you bring it to me. Come on, let's go get it!
Receiving a Gift
Receiving a Gift: I
Hm, not bad. Almost good enough to bribe me with.
Receiving a Gift: II
Once you get accustomed to spicy food, everything else tastes bland. That's just the way it is.
Receiving a Gift: III
Shall we roll some dice? Whoever gets the lowest number... gets to eat it.
Source: official HoYoverse Fetter (friendship) voice-lines — Genshin Impact
Strengths & Weaknesses
- At Lv90, Yelan already gets +19,2% CRIT Rate baked into the ascension stat line — no artifacts needed for this part.
- Has Interruption Resistance while using Lingering Lifeline — hard to stagger or interrupt mid-combo.
- The core mechanic (via Stealthy Bowshot) scales with HP — HP% is also an easy-to-find substat, and the character usually comes with high survivability too.
- The Normal Attack (via Stealthy Bowshot) already deals innate Hydro DMG from the start — no need to wait on the Elemental Skill to apply the element.
- Since it scales with HP (via Stealthy Bowshot), it can't share ATK%-geared artifacts with other DPS — needs a separate HP-focused artifact/weapon set.
- 5★ (Bow) — 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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YelanSS
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Option 2
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Sands: HP%
Goblet: Hydro DMG Bonus
Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
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Energy Recharge › HP% › CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG |
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A mysterious person who claims to work for the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but is a "non-entity" on the Ministry of Civil Affairs' list.
- Affiliation: Yanshang Teahouse
- Birthday (day/month): 4/20
- Specialty dish: Dew-Dipped Shrimp
- Namecard: Yelan: Throw — Namecard style. "Dice are always quite hard to make 'fair.' That goes double for dice with shoddier workmanship. The weighting on each numbered side will almost certainly be unbalanced."
- Outfits (skins): Tranquil Banquet