Ye Shunguang
A Physical DPS who swaps stances for massive AoE; in his Enlightened form he hits as if enemies were Stunned, so he barely needs a dedicated Stunner.
Tier S+ · Attack · Honed Edge. BiS: Cloudcleave Radiance. A Physical DPS who swaps stances for massive AoE; in his Enlightened form he hits as if enemies were Stunned, so he barely needs a dedicated Stunner.
Best W-Engines
Recommended Drive Discs
White Water Ballad gives +10% Physical DMG and +10% CRIT Rate inside Ether Veil (near-100% uptime); 
Branch & Blade Song adds CRIT DMG.
Puffer Electro for Penetration Ratio, amplifying his PEN-scaling hits.Slot 4: ATK% or CRIT DMG · Slot 5: ATK% or Penetration Ratio · Slot 6: ATK%
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Penetration > flat ATK.
Skill priority: Core Skill > Basic Attack > Chain Attack > Special Attack > Assist/Dodge
A must-pull—many consider Ye Shunguang the strongest DPS in ZZZ right now, thanks to self-generated Stun windows from his Enlightened form, flexible team-building, and huge AoE. He has almost no weaknesses; you just need to get used to the rhythm of swapping stances.
Signature-build targets (per gamewith, running Cloudcleave Radiance): ATK 2,501 / Crit Rate 48.2% / Crit DMG 234%. The crux: her Core Skill (Unity) grants +30% Crit Rate on entry and 4pc White Water Ballad adds ~10%, so in-combat Crit Rate reaches ~98% even with only 48% on discs → funnel most substats into Crit DMG (per gamewith + prydwen). Main stats: slot 4 ATK% or Crit DMG · slot 5 ATK% or Penetration Ratio · slot 6 ATK%. Substat priority: Crit Rate > Crit DMG > ATK% > Penetration > flat ATK.
1) CHARGE: in base form, use Basic / EX Special to build Qingming Sword Force to 6 — or let a partner pop Ether Veil (Zhao/Sunna) to charge it faster. 2) TRANSFORM: hold Basic to enter Enlightened Mind (16s duration); or press Ultimate to enter it automatically. 3) BURST in Enlightened Mind: 4-hit Basic combo → EX Special; when Ye Shunguang goes airborne off the EX, chain another 3-hit Basic combo → FINISH by holding Special (Return to Dust) or using Ultimate. 4) Sword Force above 6 is stored as Bearer (max 3) and refunded when the transform ends, so nothing is wasted. 5) LOOP: after the 16s ends, recharge (prefer Ether Veil from a support) and re-enter Enlightened Mind. Note: with only a 16s window, keep bursts tight and time your quick-swaps.
The key mindscape (Dreambound Self): enter the field with 6 Qingming Sword Force → instantly TRANSFORM into Enlightened Mind at the start of each rotation, no charge-up needed; also upgrades Unity for +10% DMG and 20% DEF ignore. For Ye Shunguang this is the biggest quality-of-life + damage jump; prydwen rates it the top mindscape once you own her signature.
Light & Shadow: raises the Bearer cap to 6 and Culmination to 9 stacks, with each Qingming Sword Force spent feeding Culmination; EX Special ignores an extra 40% DEF. A solid damage step that keeps long-rotation bursts smoother. Together with M1 the main dolphin/F2P target — but still prioritize the signature Cloudcleave Radiance BEFORE buying mindscapes.
Swordswoman: all Basic/Dodge/Assist/Special/Chain skills +2 levels. A flat numeric bump with no gameplay change — low value, just a stepping stone toward M4/M6.
Together into the Dust: +1,000 Decibels on entry (can squeeze an extra Ultimate), and raises the Ether Veil (Veil Debuff) amplification cap from ~110% to a maximum of 200% (per gamewith/lootbar). The raw damage add is small, but it shines against bosses with high Stun DMG multipliers — situational, not worth pulling for on its own for most players.
Guiding Glimmer: all skills +2 levels again. Still just flat numbers, a bridge to M6 — low value.
Lantern Wish: start battle with 2 Lantern Wish stacks, +1 per Enlightened Mind entry (max 4); at 3 stacks EX Special (Return to Dust) TRANSFORMS into Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens, whose final hit adds 1,500% ATK Physical DMG. Doesn't change how she plays but swaps ~3-4 Return to Dust casts for Ultimates — a big damage jump, whale-tier; M2 is enough for most.
- Self-made 'stun' window: her Ether Veil (Veil Debuff) applies stun-multiplier vulnerability even when the enemy is NOT broken, so she deals full damage with almost no need for a dedicated Stunner — unlocking a unique stunner-less comp.
- Always-on Unity buff: +30% Crit Rate and +25% DMG unconditionally from the moment she enters → 'free' stats that let you funnel every substat into Crit DMG for a very high damage ceiling.
- Massive AoE output and dense burst in Enlightened Mind — clears multi-enemy waves very fast, widely regarded as one of the strongest Attackers in 3.0.
- Flexible teams with a high ceiling: she only needs a partner who can pop Ether Veil (Zhao/Sunna), scaling easily up to premium comps.
- Enlightened Mind lasts only 16s → you must manage the window and land combos on time; fumbling loses most of the rotation's damage.
- Wants Ether Veil partners for good transform uptime (Zhao/Sunna are BiS) → somewhat team-restrictive compared to a plug-and-play Attacker.
- Heavily reliant on her signature Cloudcleave Radiance (high base ATK + Physical PEN + DMG/Crit DMG buffs); off-signature engines drop her performance noticeably.
Excellent in Shiyu Defense: she makes her own vulnerability window via Ether Veil, so with just an Ether Veil partner (Zhao/Sunna) she clears half the map alone without a dedicated Stunner — her single-target/AoE burst in Enlightened Mind is heavy enough to place her among the top 3.0 Attackers.
Also very strong in Deadly Assault: huge AoE plus Veil-Debuff vulnerability lets her pour damage into multiple high-HP foes without waiting on a break window — regularly a top scorer. (No dedicated official DA meta table for her yet in 3.0; inferred from her kit + general Attacker rating — medium confidence.)
Basic Attack8
Basic Attack: Swiftedge
Press to activate: Launches up to four forward slashes, dealing Physical DMG. Can be chained into Dash Attack: Phantasm Dash after the 4th hit.
Basic Attack: Cloudstream Sword Will
Hold to activate: Launches a flurry of blade shockwaves, dealing Physical DMG. Hold to extend the attack. Anti-Interrupt Level is increased during this skill.
Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Splitting Currents
While in the Enlightened Mind state and on the ground, press to activate: Performs up to three forward slashes, dealing Physical DMG. If struck by an enemy attack during the 3rd hit, triggers a block, negating that instance of DMG. If she possesses Qingming Sword Force, the 3rd hit is replaced with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent.
Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent
While in the Enlightened Mind state and with Qingming Sword Force, after the 2nd hit of Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Splitting Currents, press to activate: Launches a swift rising attack, dealing Physical DMG and entering an airborne state. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Maximum
After activating Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Annihilation, and with Qingming Sword Force, press to activate: Launches a wide sweeping slash forward, dealing massive Physical DMG. On hit, 1 point of Qingming Sword Force is consumed. If struck by an enemy during the skill, triggers a block, negating that instance of DMG and increasing the skill's Interrupt Level. After using this skill and with Qingming Sword Force, press to consume 1 point of Qingming Sword Force and launch a hit of EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soaring Light. This skill is automatically followed up with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent, and Ye Shunguang enters an airborne state. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight
In the Enlightened Mind state, and while airborne, press to activate: Launches up to two downward slashes in front, dealing Physical DMG. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. Press or to follow up with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Annihilation. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Annihilation
After the 2nd hit of Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight, press to activate: Performs a falling attack in front, entering a grounded state, and dealing Physical DMG. When launching this skill with 2 or more points of Qingming Sword Force, Ye Shunguang will perform a downward falling strike across a large area in front instead, dealing massive Physical DMG. On hit, 2 points of Qingming Sword Force are consumed, granting the Culmination effect. After using this skill, if Ye Shunguang possesses Qingming Sword Force, press to consume 1 point of Qingming Sword Force and launch a hit of EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soaring Light, which can be quickly followed up with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Maximum. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. During this skill, if attacked by enemies, triggers a block, negating that instance of DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Culmination
During EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soaring Light, each time Qingming Sword Force is consumed while Culmination is active, the Qingming Sword Force cost is replaced by consuming Culmination instead. This effect does not stack, and lasts until the current Enlightened Mind ends.
Dodge4
Dodge: Leave No Trace
Press to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. During the Enlightened Mind state, and if a Perfect Dodge is triggered, press to activate Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent.
Dodge: Wandering Cloud
While tilting the , hold to activate: Enters a high-speed movement state. Steer with the , and release the to stop.
Dash Attack: Phantasm Dash
Press during a dodge to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter: Swallow Strike
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Leaps into the air and thrusts forward, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist6
Entry Skill: Illuminating Darkness
With 6 Qingming Sword Force and while not in the Enlightened Mind state, hold to activate, or press while in combat and switch on-field from off-field to activate: Enters the Enlightened Mind state and activates Ether Veil: Verdict. Deals Physical DMG to enemies in a large area in front. Activating this skill is considered as activating a Quick Assist. Enters the airborne state after using this skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Quick Assist: Support Guard
When the active character is launched, press to activate: Leaps into the air and thrusts forward, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: Cease Hostility
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate: Deals massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist: When I Return
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.
Quick Assist: Enlightened Mind - Tactical Support
While in the Enlightened Mind state, when the active character is launched, press to activate: Launches a forward slash, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: Enlightened Mind - Unification
While in the Enlightened Mind state and after a Defensive Assist, press to activate: Deals massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack5
Special Attack: Guiding Tides
Press to activate: If a dodge is available, 1 dodge chance is consumed, and the action is counted as activating a Dodge. If no dodge is available or a Perfect Dodge is not triggered, launches a quick sword energy attack that deals Physical DMG. If a Perfect Dodge is triggered at this time, launches a flying sword attack, dealing Physical DMG, and immediately follow up with the 2nd hit of Basic Attack: Swiftedge. Character is briefly invulnerable during the skill.
EX Special Attack: Gale Suppression
With enough Energy, press to activate: Launches a rushing slash and a flying sword attack at the enemy, dealing massive Physical DMG. Enemy attacks can be dodged during this skill. After this skill is used, gain 1 point of Qingming Sword Force. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Clean Exit
While in the Enlightened Mind state and grounded, press to activate:Performs a swift backstep slash, dealing Physical DMG. If a dodge is available, 1 dodge chance is consumed, and the action is counted as activating a Dodge. If a Perfect Dodge is triggered at this time, press to quickly activate Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Maximum and enter Vital View. After this Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Maximum activates, it can be immediately followed up with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soaring Light
In the Enlightened Mind state and with Qingming Sword Force, hold to activate: Performs quick consecutive slashes, dealing massive Physical DMG while rapidly consuming Qingming Sword Force until none remains. The skill ends early if Qingming Sword Force is insufficient or if is released. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Return to Dust
In the Enlightened Mind state, press or hold when all Qingming Sword Force is expended to activate: Deals massive Physical DMG to enemies in a large area. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. After using this skill, Ether Veil: Verdict is removed and the Enlightened Mind state ends. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack4
Chain Attack: Smite the Wicked
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Unleashes a powerful slash at enemies ahead in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate: Chasing Storms
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Summons a sword formation and enter the Enlightened Mind state, activating an Ether Veil: Verdict while also gaining 6 Qingming Sword Force. This skill deals massive Physical DMG. Upon activating this skill, if Decibels are consumed, press while in this Enlightened Mind state to launch an Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens that doesn't consume Decibels. Enter the airborne state after using this skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack: Enlightened Mind - Lure Thunder
While in the Enlightened Mind state, and when a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Unleashes a powerful slash at enemies ahead in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. Enter the airborne state after using this skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens
After consuming Decibels to launch Ultimate: Chasing Storms and while in the Enlightened Mind state, press or hold when all Qingming Sword Force is expended to activate: Summons a massive blade, dealing massive Physical DMG to enemies. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. After using this skill, the Enlightened Mind state ends, and Ether Veil: Verdict is removed. This skill doesn't consume Decibels. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Core Skill2
Core Passive: Burning Clarity
When not in the Enlightened Mind state and with fewer than 6 points of Qingming Sword Force, certain attacks slowly build Qingming Sword Force. Whenever Qingming Sword Force is gained by any means, each 1 point of Qingming Sword Force that exceeds the limit is converted into 1 stack of Bearer, stacking up to 3 times. Upon leaving the Enlightened Mind state, all Bearer stacks are consumed to grant the same number of Qingming Sword Force stacks.Upon entering the battlefield, gain Unity, increasing CRIT Rate by 15% and DMG by 10%.When Ultimate: Chasing Storms or Entry Skill: Illuminating Darkness is unleashed, Ye Shunguang enters the Enlightened Mind state and activates Ether Veil: Verdict. Ether Veil: Verdict has the same duration as Enlightened Mind. The duration lasts 16s, and the duration timer pauses while she is off-field. During the Enlightened Mind state, Ye Shunguang's skills are enhanced, all Physical DMG dealt by her skills becomes Honed Edge DMG.While Ether Veil: Verdict is active, when an enemy enters Ether Veil: Verdict, they gain a Veil Vulnerability effect based on their current Stun DMG Multiplier. During this, when Ye Shunguang deals DMG to enemies with her skills, enemy Stun DMG Multiplier is ignored and replaced with the Veil Vulnerability bonus. Veil Vulnerability caps at 110%. The effect is removed when Ether Veil: Verdict ends.*Stats shown are at Base level.
Additional Ability: Shadowtrace Flight
When another character in your squad is a Support or Defense character: When a squadmate activates any Ether Veil, gain 3 points of Qingming Sword Force. If already in the Enlightened Mind state, this is instead converted into 3 stacks of Bearer.
What is the best W-Engine for Ye Shunguang?
Ye Shunguang performs best with Cloudcleave Radiance. See alternatives and required stats in the Gear section above.
Is Ye Shunguang worth pulling?
A must-pull—many consider Ye Shunguang the strongest DPS in ZZZ right now, thanks to self-generated Stun windows from his Enlightened form, flexible team-building, and huge AoE. He has almost no weaknesses; you just need to get used to the rhythm of swapping stances.
What is the best team for Ye Shunguang?
Ye Shunguang works best in the Peak Physical team. Full members and rotation are in the Teams section.
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