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Yaoyao is a Dendro polearm user whose main role is a healer and an elemental applicator for Dendro teams. See Yaoyao's best builds, weapon, artifacts, team comp, ascension materials, and our rating of this character in this guide!
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List of Contents
Yaoyao | |
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Rarity |
★★★★
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Voice Actors |
EN Voice Actor: Kelsey Jaffer
JP Voice Actor: Kadowaki Mai |
Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Support | Exploration |
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HP | Attack | Defense | Ascension Stat | |
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Lvl 20 | 2,647 | 46 | 162 | HP 0% |
Lvl 80 | 11,438 | 198 | 699 | HP 24% |
Strengths |
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• Elemental Skill deals off-field Dendro damage while healing the active character. • C1 provides a Dendro DMG Buff. • Dendro Resistance from her Elemental Burst helps a lot in reducing self-inflicted Dendro Core damage. • Passive talent lets you sneak up on some wildlife. |
Weaknesses |
• High energy cost for her Elemental Burst. • Elemental Skill does not heal off-field characters. • Swapping out of Yaoyao's Elemental Burst state will end it early and remove the summoned Yuguei's. • Damage and Healing split scales with ATK and HP respectively. |
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Best Artifacts | |
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Artifact Substats | Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate / DMG, Elemental Mastery, HP% |
Recommended Energy Recharge | ±200% Total Energy Recharge |
Yaoyao with Deepwood Memories is generally her best build as a support healer, especially when paired with other Dendro characters. Having Yaoyao use the Deepwood Memories gives your other Dendro character more damage-dealing Artifact options.
Feel free to use a CRIT Circlet to help the Favonious Lance trigger its passive more consistently.
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Artifact Substats | Energy Recharge, HP%, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG |
Recommended Energy Recharge | ±200% Total Energy Recharge |
Yaoyao can use the Tenacity of the Millelith if another party member needs to use Deepwood Memories set.
This set can also be used in Aggravate team comps where providing more ATK% to the Electro Main DPS is far more valuable than increasing Yaoyao's damage.
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Best Artifacts | |
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Artifact Substats | Elemental Mastery, Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG |
Recommended Energy Recharge | ±220% Total Energy Recharge |
Yaoyao has the potential to create a lot of Dendro cores during her Elemental Burst when against multiple enemies. This build is tailored more for a Nilou team where she acts as a second Dendro character to trigger blooms.
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1st | Elemental Skill |
2nd | Elemental Burst |
3rd | Normal Attack |
Yaoyao's Elemental Skill and Burst should be the main priority as her healing will increase when both talents are leveled up. Yaoyao's Normal Attacks aren't really needed unless you plan to use her Normal Attacks while on-field.
Artifact | Artifact Bonuses | |
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2-PC: Dendro DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: After Elemental Skills or Bursts hit opponents, the targets' Dendro RES will be decreased by 30% for 8s. This effect can be triggered even if the equipping character is not on the field. |
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2-PC: HP +20% 4-PC: When an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the ATK of all nearby party members is increased by 20% and their Shield Strength is increased by 30% for 3s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s. This effect can still be triggered even when the character who is using this artifact set is not on the field. |
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2-PC: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80. 4-PC: Upon triggering an Elemental Reaction, increases all party members' Elemental Mastery by 120 for 8s. |
As a Dendro Support, Yaoyao can use artifact sets such as Deepwood Memories to decrease enemy Dendro RES or Tenacity of the Millelith to provide ATK buffs.
List of Artifacts and Set Bonuses
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Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 6.7% Skill Effect: CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s. |
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Bonus Stat: HP 6.0% Skill Effect: When the wielder is healed, restore 8 Energy. This effect can be triggered once every 10s, and can occur even when the character is not on the field. |
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Bonus Stat: HP 10.2% Skill Effect: Increases DMG against slimes by 40%. |
Weapon | Weapon Information | |
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Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery 24 Skill Effect: Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 6%. After Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the character loses 3 Energy but regenerates 3 Energy every 2s for the next 6s. This effect can occur once every 10s. Can be triggered even when the character is not on the field. |
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Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery 48 Skill Effect: Increases DMG against enemies affected by Hydro or Pyro by 20%. |
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Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 6.7% Skill Effect: CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s. |
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Bonus Stat: HP 6.0% Skill Effect: When the wielder is healed, restore 8 Energy. This effect can be triggered once every 10s, and can occur even when the character is not on the field. |
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Bonus Stat: HP 10.2% Skill Effect: Increases DMG against slimes by 40%. |
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Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery 24 Skill Effect: Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 6%. After Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the character loses 3 Energy but regenerates 3 Energy every 2s for the next 6s. This effect can occur once every 10s. Can be triggered even when the character is not on the field. |
Kitain Cross Spear will be Yaoyao's best free-to-play weapon if you favor overall damage over healing. Black Tassel and Rightful Reward, on the other hand, help Yaoyao heal more thanks to its high HP stat.
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Spread Teams focus on creating Quicken reactions followed by Dendro DMG. Dendro DPS characters like Alhaitham, Nahida, and Tighnari will benefit from increased Dendro DMG and healing from Yaoyao.
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Aggravate Teams focus on creating Quicken reactions followed by Electro application to increase overall Electro DMG. Electro characters like Cyno, Keqing, and Fischl will benefit from increased Electro DMG from Aggravate and healing from Yaoyao.
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This Yaoyao team focuses on creating Bountiful Cores with Nilou on the team. A healer like Yaoyao and the damage reduction from Xingqiu are important as the Bountiful Cores can also damage your active character!
Candace enables Yaoyao to be viable in Nilou Bloom teams as Candace can infuse Yaoyao's polearm with Hydro, letting her constantly apply Hydro while Yaoyao's Elemental burst is active.
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This Yaoyao team focuses on the Hyperbloom reaction. Along with Yaoyao, you must have at least one Hydro and one Electro character to create Dendro Cores and the Hyperbloom reaction respectively.
Raiden and Shinobu are perfect Hyperbloom triggers as they can periodically deal AoE Electro damage while off-field to hit Dendro Cores.
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This Yaoyao team focuses on the Burgeon reaction. Along with Yaoyao, you must have at least one Hydro and one Pyro character to create Dendro Cores and the Burgeon reaction respectively.
Yaoyao is an essential member of the Burgeon team as the reaction can also damage your active character.
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Yaoyao's Constellations | |
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C1 |
Adeptus' Tutelage 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. |
C2 |
Innocent While affected by the Adeptal Legacy state caused by Moonjade Descent, if White Jade Radish explosions damage opponents, 3 Energy will be restored to Yaoyao. This form of Energy regeneration can occur once every 0.8s. |
C3 |
Loyal and Kind Increases the Level of Raphanus Sky Cluster by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
C4 |
Winsome 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. |
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Compassionate Increases the Level of Moonjade Descent by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15 |
C6 |
Beneficent 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. |
Rating | Constellation Effect / Merits | |
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C2 | ★★★ |
• Restore 3 Energy by having White Jade Radishes hit enemies during Yaoyao's Elemental Burst. • Decreases required Energy Recharge for Yaoyao. |
C4 | ★★☆ | • Gives bonus Elemental Mastery to Yaoyao after using Skill or Burst. |
C6 | ★★★ |
• Yuegui can now throw Mega Radishes that can heal a lot more HP and deal more DMG to enemies. • Improved Dendro application. |
Yaoyao's energy cost for her Elemental Burst requires a whopping 80 Energy. Unlocking her first two constellations will allow you to build her with less Energy Recharge stats.
After unlocking the final constellation, Yaoyao will be able to summon Mega Radishes that can provide more healing and damage compared to the regular White Jade Radish.
The Mega Radish will also provide more AoE, making it easier to apply Dendro to enemies.
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Lv.70→Lv.80 |
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Jueyun Chili Locations and Farming Routes
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Yaoyao's Elemental Skill summons Yuegui, a device that throws White Jade Radishes that heals party members and deals damage to enemies. The White Jade Radish's healing will scale based on Yaoyao's max HP.
The target of Yuegui will depend on certain conditions while in combat.
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Player | • If your on-field character is below 70% HP. |
Enemy | • If your on-field character is above 70% HP and If there are nearby enemies. |
Random | • If your on-field character is above 70% HP and if there are no enemies around. |
Yaoyao's Elemental Burst when activated, deals Dendro DMG to opponents and unleashes an Adeptal Legacy State.
Adeptal Legacy gives multiple effects to Yaoyao and her White Jade Radishes:
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1 | White Jade Radishes can now heal off-field characters. |
2 | Summons up to 3 more Yuegui devices. |
3 | White Jade Radish is now considered as Elemental Burst DMG. |
4 | Boosts Yaoyao's Movement SPD and Dendro Resistance. |
Keep in mind that swapping to a different character while Yaoyao is using her Elemental Burst will end the Adeptal Legacy State and also remove all 3 summoned Yugeui's.
Talent Description |
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Performs up to 4 consecutive spear strikes.
Charge Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to enemies along the way. |
Attribute | Effect (Lvl 1) |
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1-Hit DMG | 51.0% |
2-Hit DMG | 47.4% |
3-Hit DMG | 31.4%+32.9% |
4-Hit DMG | 77.90% |
Charged Attack DMG | 112.7% |
Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 25 |
Plunge DMG | 63.93% |
Low/High Plunge DMG | 128%/160% |
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Calls upon "Yuegui: Throwing Mode," a special device created by a certain adeptus to help Yaoyao solve her problems. This skill will be used differently in Holding Mode.
Hold Attack: Enters Aiming Mode to adjust the throw direction. Yuegui: Throwing Mode Throws out White Jade Radishes that will explode upon contact, dealing Dendro DMG and healing characters within a certain AoE based on Yaoyao's Max HP. If a radish fails to hit anyone, the radish will remain where it is and explode upon contact, or once it expires. Yuegui: Throwing Mode will choose its targets. • If all nearby characters have more than 70% HP, it will throw the radish at a nearby enemy. • If nearby characters have 70% or less HP, it will throw at the lowest HP. Otherwise, it will throw at random. Max of 2 instances can exist. |
Attribute | Effect (Lvl 1) |
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White Jade Radish DMG | 29.9% |
White Jade Radish Healing | 1.71% Max HP + 165 |
Yuegui: Throwing Mode Duration | 10.0s |
White Jade Radish Duration | 5s |
CD | 15s |
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At the enjoinment of a certain adeptus, Yuegui's full potential can be unleashed in an emergency, dealing Dendro DMG to nearby opponents and entering an (in some sense) unsurpassed Adeptal Legacy state.
Adeptal Legacy • White Jade Radishes generated will heal and deal DMG according to this skill. Explosions will heal all nearby party members and deals Dendro DMG to nearby opponents. • Summons "Yuegui: Jumping Mode" at intervals until the limit of three has been reached. • 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. |
Attribute | Effect (Lvl 1) |
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Skill DMG | 114.6% |
Adeptal Legacy White Jade Radish DMG | 72.2% |
Adeptal Legacy White Jade Radish Healing | 2.02% Max HP + 194 |
Dendro RES Bonus | 50% |
Adeptal Legacy Duration | 5s |
CD | 20s |
Energy Cost | 80 |
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While affected by the Adeptal Legacy state caused by Moonjade Descent, Yaoyao will constantly throw White Jade Radishes at nearby opponents when she is sprinting, jumping, or running. She can throw 1 White Jade Radish this way once every 0.6s |
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When White Jade Radishes explode, active characters within their AoE will regain HP every 1s based on 0.8% of Yaoyao's Max HP. This effect lasts 5s |
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When Yaoyao is in the party, your characters will not startle Crystalflies and certain other animals when getting near them. Check the "Other" sub-category of the "Living Beings / Wildlife" section in the Archive for creatures this skill works on. |
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Yaoyao is available at a normal rate on all Standard Wish Banners except Beginner's Wish.
She was also recently featured in Alhaitham and Kazuha's rerun banners in Version 3.7 Phase 2, from June 13, 2023 to July 4, 2023. Also featured in the same banners were Heizou and Xiangling.
Character | In-Game Thoughts |
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Every time she comes to play with Qiqi, she complains about the taste of medicine and asks me if I have anything that isn't bitter. If the medicine will save someone's life, who cares how bitter it tastes, hmm? |
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Yaoyao always comes on board to play when we’re in the harbor. Trouble is, when it’s time for her to go she gives you the puppy eyes, and no-one has the heart to send her away… Means we’re always cutting it quite close by the time we manage to set sail. |
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Yaoyao.... Someone I know at the Ministry of Civil Affairs tasked me with keeping an eye on her in the city, making sure she doesn't try and sneak about the Crux... Oh, you want to know what the Ministry of Civil Affairs does? ... Who knows, am I right!? Heh... Who knows that they do? ... Not me... |
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I presume you mean the girl whom Ganyu has taken under her wing. Do not worry, I have no plans to make this matter public. I am content to extend some leniency to the odd bit of mischievous maneuvering by that boat captain. One thing, though - Yaoyao seems to have become somewhat enamored with seafood lately. You should try to convince her to include some more fruits and vegetables in her diet. |
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Cute. Like a nice little finch. |
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Hee-hee, I'm proud to call her a fellow chef! She hasn't swung by the Wanmin Restaurant in ages, though. Maybe our teacher is trying to protect her from me or something... Last time we hung out I was about to dig into some fresh raw octopus from the Sea of Clouds, but not only did she stop me from eating it, she sent our teacher to tell me off too! Hmm... I'm older, so I'd always seen myself as the senior chef out of the two of us, but sometimes, I'm really not so sure... |
Character | In-Game Thoughts |
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About 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. |
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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. |
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About 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... |
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About 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! |
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About Qiqi Friends: 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. Forever: 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. |
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About 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? |
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About 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* |
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About 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... |
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About 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? |
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Release Date | January 18, 2023 |
Yaoyao was released on January 18, 2023 in the first phase of Version 3.4 with Alhaitham.
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