Yanagi
An on-field/quick-swap Electric Anomaly DPS who piles on Shock incredibly fast and detonates Disorder when paired with another element.
Tier S+ · Anomaly · Electric. BiS: Timeweaver. An on-field/quick-swap Electric Anomaly DPS who piles on Shock incredibly fast and detonates Disorder when paired with another element.
Best W-Engines
Recommended Drive Discs
Thunder Metal raises ATK while enemies are Shocked (Yanagi keeps Shock up almost non-stop), 2pc 
Freedom Blues adds Anomaly Proficiency.
Puffer Electro for Electric DMG.Slot 4: ATK% · Slot 5: Electric DMG · Slot 6: ATK% (Yanagi already has surplus Anomaly Buildup, so prioritize ATK)
ATK% > Anomaly Proficiency > PEN > flat ATK.
Skill priority: Special Attack → Core Skill → Basic Attack → Assist → Dodge
Yanagi is one of the strongest Electric Anomaly DPS in the game—sticky on-field and a monster at stacking Disorder. Well worth leveling and investing in her signature Timeweaver. Her only weakness is needing an off-element teammate to maximize Disorder; run mono-Electric and you give up part of her power.
Level 60 targets (per game8/gamewith): Anomaly Mastery is the absolute priority. game8 recommends AM 400 / ATK 2500 WITHOUT the signature engine, or AM 350 / ATK 3000 WITH it (beginner floor AM 330 / ATK 2000). gamewith targets AM 326 / ATK 2947 and stresses AM 300 minimum to activate the signature engine's effect (push 350-375+ to max it). Yanagi barely wants CRIT since she scales off anomaly; slot 5 goes PEN Ratio (or ATK%/Electric DMG in a DEF-shred team with Nicole/Trigger).
Opener: (if the team has an off-element anomaly unit, let them apply their status first) → tap EX Special on entry to enter the Forbidden Knowledge stance. Loop: Basic Attack strings 3→4→5 x2 → Special (tap) to swap stance → Basic 3→4→5 x2 again (skip the early physical hits to keep Electric output consistent). Finisher: once the enemy is Shocked, hold EX Special (Lunar Cycle) to detonate Polarity Disorder, then swap out. Time the EX into the enemy's attack window to soak the stance-swap damage-reduction frames.
When an enemy is afflicted with an anomaly, Yanagi gains 'Insight': consumable for invincibility (up to 3 stacks) and +80 Anomaly Mastery while held. The single most impactful mindscape — adds both damage and safety frames for hard bosses. If pulling copies, STOP AT M2 (per game8/gamewith the value drops off past M2); otherwise stay M0 and prioritize her signature Timeweaver first.
Enhances EX Special: +20% Shock buildup and raises the Polarity Disorder multiplier from a base ~20% up to ~50% (per game8). This is Yanagi's core playstyle, which is why game8 calls M2 her strongest breakpoint. Worth it if you have it, no need to go past M2.
Only +2 skill levels, no gameplay change.
Anomaly hits apply 'Exposed', granting +15~16% PEN Ratio against exposed targets (game8 lists 15%, gamewith 16%). A real damage bump but below M1/M2.
Only +2 skill levels.
Extends the Forbidden Knowledge state to 30s and raises the Polarity Disorder multiplier stack count to a max of 4 (per gamewith). Nice for completionists but low value-per-resource versus M1-M2.
- Self-sufficient Disorder: her falling hit on an already-afflicted enemy triggers Polarity Disorder, so she works without a second anomaly partner.
- Polarity Disorder does NOT consume the underlying anomaly, so she can chain it repeatedly for sustained, uninterrupted damage.
- Her dual-stance system gives permanent buffs and excellent on-field endurance; flexible in both mono-Electric and multi-element teams.
- Stance swaps have a guard window that reduces incoming damage, letting her attack and defend smoothly.
- The Anomaly Mastery threshold to activate her signature engine is steep (300 minimum, ~375 to max per gamewith), demanding good discs and rough on newer accounts.
- Average base stats — nearly all her power comes from anomaly/Disorder rather than base stats, so a wrong build tanks her hard.
- Fiddly anomaly timing: you must ensure Yanagi only builds Electric anomaly while the enemy is Shocked, which makes the rotation tricky in double-anomaly teams with Burnice/Vivian.
Excellent for Shiyu Defense (式輿防衛戦): durable on-field damage with strong multi-target Disorder; game8 notes an Anomaly-Mastery build clearing S across all stages in shifting-node seasons. Best paired with Miyabi (resource recovery) or Vivian (chaos buff).
Also strong in Deadly Assault (危局強襲戦): sustained AoE Disorder scores well in this multi-enemy DPS-check mode; wants a Shock-feeder or off-element anomaly partner to keep Disorder uptime.
Basic Attack1
Basic Attack: Tsukuyomi Kagura
Yanagi has two stances: Jougen and Kagen. Press to activate: Execute up to five forward slashes based on the current stance, causing Physical DMG and Electric DMG. During combat, Yanagi gains the corresponding stance buff based on her current stance: Jougen stance buff: Electric DMG increases by 10%. Anti-Interrupt Level increases during Basic Attacks. Kagen stance buff: PEN Ratio increases by 10%. Interrupt Level increases for Basic Attacks. For 8s after switching stances, Yanagi retains the bonus from the previous stance.
Dodge3
Dodge: Wandering Breeze
Press to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Fleeting Flight
Press during a dodge to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter: Rapid Retaliation
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
Assist3
Quick Assist: Blade of Elegance
When the on-field character is launched, press to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
Defensive Assist: Radiant Reversal
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: Weeping Willow Stab
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate: Switch stances, and quickly deliver multiple slashes to enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
Special Attack2
Special Attack: Ruten
Press to activate: Perform a forward slash, dealing Electric DMG, and switch the current stance. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. If activated after the 3rd, 4th, or 5th hit of a Basic Attack, it activates Swift Ruten, speeding up the slashes while switching her current stance. Block enemy attacks while Swift Ruten is active. Upon activating Swift Ruten, Yanagi can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
EX Special Attack: Gekka Ruten
With enough Energy, hold to activate: Charge up power for a quick forward thrust, followed by a downward attack, dealing massive Electric DMG. Upon executing the thrust, Yanagi switches stances and enters the Shinrabanshou state, lasting 15s. For the duration of this state, when following up with a subsequent Basic Attack from the 5th hit of a Basic Attack or other skills, the combo will begin directly from the 3rd hit of the Basic Attack. If the downward attack hits an enemy suffering an Anomaly, it triggers a special Disorder effect, Polarity Disorder, dealing 15% of the original Disorder effect's DMG to the target, plus an additional 725% of Yanagi's Anomaly Proficiency. Polarity Disorder will not remove the target's Anomaly. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack2
Chain Attack: Celestial Harmony
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Switch stances and unleash a powerful slash on enemies in front, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
Ultimate: Raiei Tenge
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Yanagi unleashes her potential and delivers a powerful slash to a large area of enemies in front in a very short time, followed by an additional lightning strike, dealing massive Electric DMG. When the lightning strike hits an enemy affected by an Attribute Anomaly, it triggers a special Disorder effect called Polarity Disorder. This deals DMG equal to 15% of the original Disorder effect plus an additional 725% of Yanagi's Anomaly Proficiency. Polarity Disorder will not remove the target's Anomaly. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, Yanagi can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
Core Skill2
Core Passive: Lunar Eclipse
After Yanagi activates her EX Special Attack, the DMG multiplier of Disorder is increased by 125% when any squad member applies the Disorder effect to an enemy, lasting 15s.When her EX Special Attack hits an enemy, Yanagi's Electric DMG against the target is increased by 10% for 15s.*Stats shown are at Base level.
Additional Ability: Gessou
When another character in your squad is an Anomaly character or shares the same attribute: After switching stances, when Yanagi hits an enemy with Basic Attack: Tsukuyomi Kagura, Electric Anomaly Buildup increases by 45% for 8s.
What is the best W-Engine for Yanagi?
Yanagi performs best with Timeweaver. See alternatives and required stats in the Gear section above.
Is Yanagi worth pulling?
Yanagi is one of the strongest Electric Anomaly DPS in the game—sticky on-field and a monster at stacking Disorder. Well worth leveling and investing in her signature Timeweaver. Her only weakness is needing an off-element teammate to maximize Disorder; run mono-Electric and you give up part of her power.
What is the best team for Yanagi?
Yanagi works best in the Electric-Fire Disorder team. Full members and rotation are in the Teams section.
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