Rank S

Ye Shunguang

Honed Edge Attack Slash Tier S+ Released · ver 2.5

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.

Updated for version 3.0 · 03/07/2026
30-second summary

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.

Building Ye Shunguang — just follow the numbers

Base stats

Level 60, max promotion (computed from game data)
HP7,673
ATK863
DEF606
Impact83
CRIT Rate5%
CRIT DMG50%

Recommended build

Best W-Engines

Recommendation order by current meta — the first is strongest, the rest are alternatives in decreasing priority. (Not a simulated DPS %.)

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.
Swap 2 pieces to Puffer Electro for Penetration Ratio, amplifying his PEN-scaling hits.
Stat priority

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

Recommended teams

Peak Physical
Ye Shunguang
Supported Stun
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Quick verdict

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.

Stat targets

Signature-build targets (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. 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.

Rotation & combos

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.

Pros
  • 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.
Cons
  • 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.

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Endgame mode fit

Shiyu Defense

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.

Deadly Assault

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.)

Skills

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.

Skill Coefficients by Level

DMG/Daze % per skill level — straight from the official coefficient table, higher level = higher %.
Basic Attack7

Basic Attack: Swiftedge

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1st-Hit DMG Multiplier79.4%86.7%94%101.3%108.6%115.9%123.2%130.5%137.8%145.1%152.4%159.7%167%174.3%181.6%188.9%
2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier244.1%266.3%288.5%310.7%332.9%355.1%377.3%399.5%421.7%443.9%466.1%488.3%510.5%532.7%554.9%577.1%
3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier124.6%136%147.4%158.8%170.2%181.6%193%204.3%215.8%227.2%238.6%250%261.4%272.8%284.2%295.6%
4th-Hit DMG Multiplier368%401.4%435%468.5%502%535.5%569%602.5%636%669.5%703%736.5%770%803.5%837%870.5%
1st-Hit Daze Multiplier26.5%27.8%29.1%30.4%31.7%33%34.3%35.6%36.9%38.2%39.5%40.8%42.1%43.4%44.7%46%
2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier77.5%81.1%84.7%88.3%91.9%95.5%99.1%102.7%106.3%109.9%113.5%117.1%120.7%124.3%127.9%131.5%
3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier35.4%37.1%38.8%40.5%42.2%43.9%45.6%47.3%49%50.7%52.4%54.1%55.8%57.5%59.2%60.9%
4th-Hit Daze Multiplier107.3%112.2%117.1%122%126.9%131.8%136.7%141.6%146.5%151.4%156.3%161.2%166.1%171%175.9%180.8%

Basic Attack: Cloudstream Sword Will

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Individual Blade Energy DMG Multiplier16.6%18.2%19.7%21.2%22.8%24.3%25.8%27.3%28.9%30.4%31.9%33.4%35%36.5%38%39.6%
Individual Blade Energy Daze Multiplier5.2%5.4%5.7%5.9%6.2%6.4%6.7%6.9%7.1%7.4%7.6%7.9%8.1%8.4%8.6%8.8%

Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Splitting Currents

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1st-Hit DMG Multiplier112.6%122.9%133.2%143.5%153.8%164.1%174.4%184.7%195%205.3%215.6%225.9%236.2%246.5%256.8%267.1%
2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier155.9%170.1%184.3%198.5%212.7%226.9%241.1%255.3%269.5%283.7%297.9%312.1%326.3%340.5%354.7%368.9%
3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier216.6%236.3%256%275.7%295.4%315.1%334.8%354.5%374.2%393.9%413.6%433.3%453%472.7%492.4%512.1%
1st-Hit Daze Multiplier35.8%37.5%39.2%40.9%42.6%44.3%46%47.7%49.4%51.1%52.8%54.5%56.2%57.9%59.6%61.3%
2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier49.5%51.8%54.1%56.4%58.7%61%63.3%65.6%67.9%70.2%72.5%74.8%77.1%79.4%81.7%84%
3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier68.8%72.0%75.2%78.4%81.6%84.8%88%91.2%94.4%97.6%100.8%104%107.2%110.4%113.6%116.8%

Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent

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DMG Multiplier91%99.3%107.6%115.9%124.2%132.5%140.8%149.1%157.4%165.7%174%182.3%190.6%198.9%207.2%215.5%
Daze Multiplier35.8%37.5%39.2%40.9%42.6%44.3%46%47.7%49.4%51.1%52.8%54.5%56.2%57.9%59.6%61.3%

Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Maximum

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DMG Multiplier604.8%659.8%714.8%769.8%824.8%879.8%934.8%989.8%1044.8%1099.8%1154.8%1209.8%1264.8%1319.8%1374.8%1429.8%
Daze Multiplier77%80.5%84%87.5%91%94.5%98%101.5%105%108.5%112%115.5%119%122.5%126%129.5%

Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight

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1st-Hit DMG Multiplier120.7%131.7%142.7%153.7%164.7%175.7%186.7%197.7%208.7%219.7%230.7%241.7%252.7%263.7%274.7%285.7%
2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier156.5%170.8%185.1%199.4%213.7%228%242.3%256.6%270.9%285.2%299.5%313.8%328.1%342.4%356.7%371%
1st-Hit Daze Multiplier34%35.6%37.2%38.8%40.4%42%43.6%45.2%46.8%48.4%50%51.6%53.2%54.8%56.4%58%
2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier44%46%48%50%52%54%56%58%60%62%64%66%68%70%72%74%

Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Annihilation

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DMG Multiplier With Qingming Sword Force891.2%972.3%1053.4%1134.5%1215.6%1296.7%1377.8%1458.9%1540%1621.1%1702.2%1783.3%1864.4%1945.5%2026.6%2107.7%
Daze Multiplier With Qingming Sword Force57.8%60.5%63.2%65.9%68.6%71.3%74%76.7%79.4%82.1%84.8%87.5%90.2%92.9%95.6%98.3%
DMG Multiplier Without Qingming Sword Force159.9%174.5%189.1%203.7%218.3%232.9%247.5%262.1%276.7%291.3%305.9%320.5%335.1%349.7%364.3%378.9%
Daze Multiplier Without Qingming Sword Force45%47.1%49.2%51.3%53.4%55.5%57.6%59.7%61.8%63.9%66%68.1%70.2%72.3%74.4%76.5%
Dodge2

Dash Attack: SPhantasm Dash

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DMG Multiplier105%114.6%124.2%133.8%143.4%153%162.6%172.2%181.8%191.4%201%210.6%220.2%229.8%239.4%249%
Daze Multiplier20.7%21.7%22.7%23.7%24.7%25.7%26.7%27.7%28.7%29.7%30.7%31.7%32.7%33.7%34.7%35.7%

Dodge Counter: Shallow Strike

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DMG Multiplier346.3%377.8%409.3%440.8%472.3%503.8%535.3%566.8%598.3%629.8%661.3%692.8%724.3%755.8%787.3%818.7%
Daze Multiplier117.4%122.8%128.2%133.6%139%144.4%149.8%155.2%160.6%166%171.4%176.8%182.2%187.6%193%198.4%
Assist6

Quick Assist: Illuminating Darkness

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DMG Multiplier400.4%436.8%473.2%509.6%546%582.4%618.8%655.2%691.6%728%764.4%800.8%837.2%873.6%910%946.4%
Daze Multiplier121%126.5%132%137.5%143%148.5%154%159.5%165%170.5%176%181.5%187%192.5%198%203.5%

Quick Assist: Support Guard

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DMG Multiplier80.5%87.9%95.3%102.7%110.1%117.5%124.9%132.3%139.7%147.1%154.5%161.9%169.3%176.7%184.1%191.5%
Daze Multiplier31.7%33.2%34.7%36.2%37.7%39.2%40.7%42.2%43.7%45.2%46.7%48.2%49.7%51.2%52.7%54.2%

Assist Follow Up: Cease Hostility

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DMG Multiplier413.7%451.4%489.1%526.8%564.5%602.2%639.9%677.6%715.3%753%790.7%828.4%866.1%903.8%941.5%979.2%
Daze Multiplier140%146.4%152.8%159.2%165.6%172%178.4%184.8%191.2%197.6%204%210.4%216.8%223.2%229.6%236%

Defensive Assist: When I Return

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Light Defensive Daze Multiplier195.3%204.2%213.1%222%230.9%239.8%248.7%257.6%266.5%275.4%284.3%293.2%302.1%311%319.9%328.8%
Heavy Defensive Daze Multiplier207.2%216.7%226.2%235.7%245.2%254.7%264.2%273.7%283.2%292.7%302.2%311.7%321.2%330.7%340.2%349.7%
Chain Defensive Daze Multiplier119.2%124.7%130.2%135.7%141.2%146.7%152.2%157.7%163.2%168.7%174.2%179.7%185.2%190.7%196.2%201.7%

Assist Follow Up: Enlightened Mind - Tactical Support

LvLv.1Lv.2Lv.3Lv.4Lv.5Lv.6Lv.7Lv.8Lv.9Lv.10Lv.11Lv.12Lv.13Lv.14Lv.15Lv.16
DMG Multiplier67.3%73.5%79.7%85.9%92.1%98.3%104.5%110.7%116.9%123.1%129.3%135.5%141.7%147.9%154.1%160.3%
Daze Multiplier33.1%34.7%36.3%37.9%39.5%41.1%42.7%44.3%45.9%47.5%49.1%50.7%52.3%53.9%55.5%57.1%

Assist Follow Up: Enlightened Mind - Unification

LvLv.1Lv.2Lv.3Lv.4Lv.5Lv.6Lv.7Lv.8Lv.9Lv.10Lv.11Lv.12Lv.13Lv.14Lv.15Lv.16
DMG Multiplier430%469.1%508.2%547.3%586.4%625.5%664.6%703.7%742.8%781.9%821%860.1%899.2%938.3%977.4%1016.5%
Daze Multiplier146%152.7%159.4%166.1%172.8%179.5%186.2%192.9%199.6%206.3%213%219.7%226.4%233.1%239.8%246.5%
Special Attack5

Special Attack: Guiding Tides

LvLv.1Lv.2Lv.3Lv.4Lv.5Lv.6Lv.7Lv.8Lv.9Lv.10Lv.11Lv.12Lv.13Lv.14Lv.15Lv.16
DMG Multiplier98.9%107.9%116.9%125.9%134.9%143.9%152.9%161.9%170.9%179.9%188.9%197.9%206.9%215.9%224.9%233.9%
Daze Multiplier24.3%25.5%26.7%27.9%29.1%30.3%31.5%32.7%33.9%35.1%36.3%37.5%38.7%39.9%41.1%42.3%
Perfect Dodge Triggered DMG Multiplier315.9%344.7%373.5%402.3%431.1%459.9%488.7%517.5%546.3%575.1%603.9%632.7%661.5%690.3%719.1%747.9%
Perfect Dodge Triggered Daze Multiplier132.1%138.2%144.3%150.4%156.5%162.6%168.7%174.8%180.9%187%193.1%199.2%205.3%211.4%217.5%223.6%

EX Special Attack: Gale Suppresion

LvLv.1Lv.2Lv.3Lv.4Lv.5Lv.6Lv.7Lv.8Lv.9Lv.10Lv.11Lv.12Lv.13Lv.14Lv.15Lv.16
DMG Multiplier1178.4%1285.6%1392.8%1500%1607.2%1714.4%1821.6%1928.8%2036%2143.2%2250.4%2357.6%2464.8%2572%2679.2%2786.4%
Daze Multiplier340.1%355.6%371.1%386.6%402.1%417.6%433.1%448.6%464.1%479.6%495.1%510.6%526.1%541.6%557.1%572.6%
Energy Cost60606060606060606060606060606060

Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Clean Exit

LvLv.1Lv.2Lv.3Lv.4Lv.5Lv.6Lv.7Lv.8Lv.9Lv.10Lv.11Lv.12Lv.13Lv.14Lv.15Lv.16
DMG Multiplier71%77.5%84%90.5%97%103.5%110%116.5%123%129.5%136%142.5%149%155.5%162%168.5%
Daze Multiplier17.5%18.3%19.1%19.9%20.7%21.5%22.3%23.1%23.9%24.7%25.5%26.3%27.1%27.9%28.7%29.5%

EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soaring Light

LvLv.1Lv.2Lv.3Lv.4Lv.5Lv.6Lv.7Lv.8Lv.9Lv.10Lv.11Lv.12Lv.13Lv.14Lv.15Lv.16
1 Qingming Sword Force Consumed DMG Multiplier176.3%192.3%208.4%224.4%240.4%256.5%272.5%288.5%304.6%320.6%336.6%352.7%368.7%384.8%400.8%416.8%
1 Qingming Sword Force Consumed Daze Multiplier18%18.8%19.7%20.5%21.3%22.2%23%23.8%24.7%25.5%26.3%27.2%28%28.9%29.7%30.5%
6 Qingming Sword Force Consumed DMG Multiplier1058%1154.2%1250%1346.6%1442.8%1539%1635.1%1731.4%1828%1923.8%2020%2116.2%2212.4%2308.6%2404.8%2501%
6 Qingming Sword Force Consumed Daze Multiplier108.2%113.2%118.2%123.2%128.2%133.2%138.2%143.2%148.2%153.2%158.2%163.2%168.2%173.2%178.2%183.2%

EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Return to Dust

LvLv.1Lv.2Lv.3Lv.4Lv.5Lv.6Lv.7Lv.8Lv.9Lv.10Lv.11Lv.12Lv.13Lv.14Lv.15Lv.16
DMG Multiplier1161.1%1266.7%1372.3%1477.9%1583.5%1689.1%1794.7%1900.3%2005.9%2111.5%2217.1%2322.7%2428.3%2533.9%2639.5%2745.1%
Daze Multiplier139.4%145.8%152.2%158.6%165%171.4%177.8%184.2%190.6%197%203.3%209.8%216.2%222.6%229%235.4%
Chain Attack4

Chain Attack: Smite the Wicked

LvLv.1Lv.2Lv.3Lv.4Lv.5Lv.6Lv.7Lv.8Lv.9Lv.10Lv.11Lv.12Lv.13Lv.14Lv.15Lv.16
DMG Multiplier871.6%950.9%1030.2%1109.5%1188.8%1268.1%1347.4%1426.7%1506%1585.3%1664.6%1743.9%1823.2%1902.5%1981.8%2061.1%
Daze Multiplier181.5%189.8%198.1%206.4%214.7%223%231.3%239.6%247.9%256.2%264.5%272.8%281.1%289.4%297.7%306%

Ultimate: Chasing Storms

LvLv.1Lv.2Lv.3Lv.4Lv.5Lv.6Lv.7Lv.8Lv.9Lv.10Lv.11Lv.12Lv.13Lv.14Lv.15Lv.16
DMG Multiplier1925%2100%2275%2450%2625%2800%2975%3150%3325%3500%3675%3850%4025%4200%4375%4550%
Daze Multiplier55%57.5%60%62.5%65%67.5%70%72.5%75%77.5%80%82.5%85%87.5%90%92.5%

Chain Attack: Enlightened Mind - Lure Thunder

LvLv.1Lv.2Lv.3Lv.4Lv.5Lv.6Lv.7Lv.8Lv.9Lv.10Lv.11Lv.12Lv.13Lv.14Lv.15Lv.16
DMG Multiplier908.6%991.2%1073.8%1156.4%1239%1321.6%1404.2%1486.8%1569.4%1652%1734.6%1817.2%1899.8%1982.4%2065%2147.6%
Daze Multiplier137.5%143.8%150.1%156.4%162.7%169%175.3%181.6%187.9%194.2%200.5%206.8%213.1%219.4%225.7%232%

Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens

LvLv.1Lv.2Lv.3Lv.4Lv.5Lv.6Lv.7Lv.8Lv.9Lv.10Lv.11Lv.12Lv.13Lv.14Lv.15Lv.16
DMG Multiplier3084.3%3364.7%3645.1%3925.5%4205.9%4486.3%4766.7%5047.1%5327.5%5607.9%5888.3%6168.7%6449.1%6729.5%7009.9%7290.3%
Daze Multiplier151.3%158.2%165.1%172%178.9%185.8%192.7%199.6%206.5%213.4%220.3%227.2%234.1%241%247.9%254.8%
Core Skill1

Core Passive: Burning Clarity

LvLv.1Lv.2 (A)Lv.3 (B)Lv.4 (C)Lv.5 (D)Lv.6 (E)Lv.7 (F)
On entry, CRIT Rate increases15%17.5%20%22.5%25%27.5%30%
On entry, DMG increases10%12.5%15%17.5%20%22.5%25%
CRIT Rate increases-4.8%-4.8%-4.8%-
Base ATK increases--25-25-25

Mindscapes — how far is worth it?

M1 Dreambound Self Worth it

Upon entering the battlefield, gains 6 Qingming Sword Force. This effect can trigger once every 180s in Investigation Zone mode. The Unity effect from Core Passive: Burning Clarity increases DMG dealt by an additional 10%, and they ignore 20% of the target's DEF. Countless times, in the dead of night, she finds herself returning to that day... Steel cried out, the sword acknowledged its wielder, and a contract was forged. Was it a blessing, or a curse? ...No one knows the answer. Yet from that day on, her fate became bound to the sword.

M2 Light & Shadow Worth it

The max stack count of Bearer increases to 6, and Culmination can stack up to 9 times. While in the Enlightened Mind state, each point of Qingming Sword Force consumed grants 1 stack of Culmination. EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soaring Light and Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens's DMG ignore 40% of the target's DEF. Time flowed on, winters giving way to summers. Her entire world amounted to this tiny stretch of Yunkui Summit, the changing seasons of the mountain were all she would ever see. In endless solitude and ever-present fear, "another self" quietly came into being. "...I am a part of her. From beginning to end, we were never apart." "If she is the light, then I am the shadow. If she stands as a lofty idol, then I am the mortal who crawls below." "Unlike her, I have no wish to become some kind of 'hero'..." "...I just want to survive."

M3 Swordswoman Low value

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2 A peerless famed sword lies hidden deep in the mountains, its edge fully restrained. But once unsheathed, its icy light reaches far and wide, even after storms of wind and snow, a single piercing light endures. "What is someone who wields a blade?" "Nothing more than... the courage to press forward without hesitation, and the resolve to cut through anything."

M4 Together into the Dust Situational

Upon entering the battlefield, gains 1,000 Decibels. In Investigation Zone mode, this effect can trigger once every 180s. The Vulnerability bonus provided by Ether Veil: Verdict is increased to a maximum of 200%. Hidden beneath a grand vision was a lie, where salvation came only by burning oneself to ash. Fate showed her no mercy, yet she willingly met her end. "I understand." "I will live my whole life alongside 'loss'." "I willingly accept everything..." "...This is the person I choose to be."

M5 Guiding Glimmer Low value

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2 "...I suppose, in the end, I'm still that 'lucky' child." "Miasma won't overwhelm me, disaster won't swallow me." "Even the Qingming Sword can't drag me into that pitch-black, bottomless abyss..." "My brother, Shifu, everyone at Suibian Temple... and you." "...I know you'll all keep waiting for me." And so, even if the road ahead is filled with thorns, a faint light still guides the way.

M6 Lantern Wish Worth it

Upon entering the battlefield, gains 2 stacks of Lantern Wish. When entering the Enlightened Mind state, gains 1 stack of Lantern Wish, stacking up to 1 times. With 4 stacks of Lantern Wish, EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Return to Dust is replaced with Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens. When this Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens is activated, it consumes 3 stacks of Lantern Wish. The last hit of Enlightened Mind - Return to Dust and Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens deal 1,500% of ATK as additional Physical DMG. Once, she stood alone, walking through the dark. Then she took up her sword and rushed toward disaster. As Qingming left its sheath, a fleeting arc of light split the sky, illuminating that silent, shadowed land. "...I want to be one light among countless fireflies." "The sun will rise. No matter how long the night lasts, dawn always comes." "In the distant past, and in the distant future, there must be countless others who made the same choice as me. We... were never alone."

Stats & Materials by Ascension Milestone

HP/ATK/DEF before-after each milestone, with required materials — straight from the official ascension table.
Lv.BeforeAfterMaterials for this milestone
Lv.1
HP: -
ATK: -
DEF: -
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -
HP: 617
ATK: 135
DEF: 49
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -
Lv.10
HP: 1,370
ATK: 209
DEF: 108
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -
HP: 1,793
ATK: 257
DEF: 141
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -
Denny ×24,000
Basic Offense Certification Seal ×4
Lv.20
HP: 2,630
ATK: 339
DEF: 207
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -
HP: 3,054
ATK: 387
DEF: 241
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -
Denny ×56,000
Advanced Offense Certification Seal ×12
Lv.30
HP: 3,891
ATK: 470
DEF: 307
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -
HP: 4,314
ATK: 519
DEF: 340
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -
Denny ×120,000
Advanced Offense Certification Seal ×20
Lv.40
HP: 5,152
ATK: 602
DEF: 407
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -
HP: 5,576
ATK: 650
DEF: 441
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -
Denny ×200,000
Pioneer's Certification Seal ×10
Lv.50
HP: 6,413
ATK: 732
DEF: 507
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -
HP: 6,836
ATK: 780
DEF: 540
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -
Denny ×400,000
Pioneer's Certification Seal ×20
Lv.60
HP: -
ATK: -
DEF: -
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -
HP: 7,673
ATK: 863
DEF: 606
[Recommended] ATK, CRIT Rate & CRIT DMG: -

Total materials across the whole ascension path

Denny ×800,000 Basic Offense Certification Seal ×4 Advanced Offense Certification Seal ×32 Pioneer's Certification Seal ×30

Materials Needed to Lv60

Reverse-derived from ZZZ's official leveling tables — totals from Lv1 to Lv60 across all 3 ascension tiers.

Total Denny for the character alone (ascension + basic skills + core skill A→F): about 1,706,000 Denny — W-Engine and Drive Discs not included.

Voice Actors & Character Info

GenderFemale
FactionYunkui Summit
BirthdayJan 20
English VAKristen McGuire
Chinese VA陶典 (Tao Dian)
Japanese VAM・A・O
Korean VA김하루 (Kim Ha-ru)

Background & Lore

Ye Shunguang is the Sword Keeper of Yunkui Summit's treasured Qingming Sword, a disciple of Yixuan, and the younger sister of Ye Shiyuan, as well as a swordswoman blessed with extraordinary talent. She enjoyed a happy childhood until the fall of the old capital, when her parents lost their lives rescuing others, bringing all her happiness to an abrupt end. From then on, she relied solely on her brother — up until Yixuan took them in, bringing them into Yunkui Summit. Later, she was chosen by the Qingming Sword, taking up the mantle and duty of Sword Keeper. Rumor has it that the Qingming Sword's favor is less a blessing and more a kind of curse. Though it gives its Sword Keeper Void Hunter level power, it extracts a harsh cost — the loss of one's memories and five senses. In order to subdue this side effect, Yixuan Shifu crafted a custom sword case for Ye Shunguang. It appears effective for the moment, but the true nature of the weapon is still shrouded in mystery. Increase Trust to Close to unlock more When Ye Shunguang first took up the Qingming Sword, she was still just a child, suddenly burdened with responsibilities far beyond her age. She wasn't allowed to own toys, was constantly pushed to be mature, and made to undertake constant sword training... The weight of it all pressed down on her, and she simply had to accept it. After an emotional outburst, she once fled the sect and wandered across Failume Heights — where you appeared and handed her a small packet of osmanthus candy, offering a rare moment of warmth. Addition: her favorite pastry now is osmanthus cake, perhaps for this very reason. Belle So, uh... can Xiao'Guang visit the video store every day? Eous and I both really miss her! Wise Xiao'Guang is endlessly kind and reliable. Anything you entrust to her gets handled flawlessly... Hmm... so this is what people mean by "the perfect child your parents always compare you to," huh? The Void Hunters represent the highest honor and strongest force in all of New Eridu. The mayor will bestow each of them a unique title before their name. This title not only commends and represents their irreplaceable and impressive feats, but also immortalizes the resolve unique to each Void Hunter. As for Ye Shunguang, her title is the "Qingming Arbiter." This symbolizes the fact that Ye Shunguang is no longer constrained by, nor is a victim of, the Qingming Sword, but rather its master and is able to harness its power. It not only cements the fact that Ye Shunguang holds dominion over the Qingming Sword, but also serves as a reminder to all that behind this honor lies an unrelentless and ongoing sacrifice. Every time she slashes her sword, the sands of her memories silently fall. Every time she shields another, her senses gradually fade.

More unlocks as Trust with this character increases in-game.

How to read this build page

Every Agent build page has 4 parts: a stat table by level, W-Engine/Drive Disc suggestions, a Mindscape roadmap, and recommended teams. Read them in that order — stats tell you "what you need", gear tells you "where to get it", Mindscape tells you "is it worth pulling", teams tell you "who to pair with". The section below explains how to read each part, and it applies the same way to every character on the site.

How to read the stat table and level

The stat table shows values at the ascension breakpoints (usually the final one, e.g. Lv60) — these are BASE stats with no gear added, useful for comparing Agents or checking whether you've ascended far enough. CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG are shown separately because they set the damage ceiling once Drive Disc substats stack on top. If your real stats are lower than the table, you likely haven't fully ascended or leveled yet — it's not a build mistake.

Why the W-Engine and Drive Disc picks make sense

Most Agents have a "signature" W-Engine designed for their exact role, plus a few cheaper standard-banner substitutes. Missing the signature isn't a dead end — most Agents keep most of their power with a well-matched substitute, just short by some amount of total damage.

  • Drive Disc sets (2pc + 4pc) are picked for the set effect that fits that Agent's playstyle (mono-element, Anomaly, stun, and so on).
  • Substats follow a priority that changes by role: Attack-type Agents usually chase CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG before ATK%; Anomaly-type Agents add Anomaly Proficiency to that mix; Stun/Support roles often value survivability or energy stats over pure CRIT.

These weights differ per character — follow the exact substat priority table above rather than applying one formula to every role.

Is Mindscape worth chasing

General rule: M0 (no duplicates) already clears the game's hardest content, even for S-rank Agents. Mindscape is a duplicate-fueled upgrade system, and each level costs more resources for a smaller power gain. For most Agents, the best value stop is usually M1–M2 (where some key effects unlock), while M6 is almost always for players chasing the absolute ceiling, not a requirement. Check the Mindscape section in the table above for that specific Agent's numbers.

Skill priority by role

There's no single order for every Agent, but the general pattern by role is:

  • Attack: level the main damage skill first (Basic or Special Attack depending on kit), Dash/Dodge last.
  • Stun: prioritize whichever skill builds Daze/Stun fastest, since the stun window is where the whole team dumps damage.
  • Support: prioritize buff or energy-generating skills over personal damage — this role's value comes from lifting the whole team.
  • Anomaly: prioritize the skill that stacks anomaly buildup, since most of the damage comes from the triggered effect, not the direct hit.

Always level the Core Skill steadily alongside the rest — it's a baseline stat that affects the whole rotation, not just one move.

Where to dig deeper

This section only teaches you how to read the page — for deeper comparisons, use the dedicated tools:

  • Tier list to see where this Agent stands against the full roster.
  • Teams for full in-game comps, including Bangboo and rotation order.
  • Disc score to check how your current gear scores against the benchmark.

Ye Shunguang FAQ

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.

Who voices Ye Shunguang in Zenless Zone Zero?

Ye Shunguang (faction Yunkui Summit, birthday Jan 20) is voiced according to the official credits published on the HoYoverse Wiki. See the full English/Japanese/Korean/Chinese voice actor list in the "Voice Actors & Character Info" block above — this data is pulled directly from the official wiki, not guessed.

Which Mindscape of Ye Shunguang is worth investing in?

Ye Shunguang has 6 Mindscape tiers (M1-M6), each unlocking its own effect detailed in the "Mindscape" block above (official wording). Mindscapes cost Mindscape Cinema currency farmed from limited banners, so weigh it against your budget — F2P players usually stop at M0-M1 and prioritize W-Engine and Drive Discs before pushing Mindscape higher.

How much Denny and how many materials to level Ye Shunguang to Lv60?

Leveling Ye Shunguang to max Lv60 (ascension + basic skills to 12 + core skill A→F) costs roughly 1,706,000 Denny, plus role-specific ascension materials, attribute-specific skill chips, high-dimensional data, and weekly boss drops — see the full list with exact quantities in the "Materials Needed" block above, sourced from the game's official leveling tables.

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