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Yelan Best Builds and Teams

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Genshin Impact - Yelan Rating and Best Builds

Yelan is a 5-Star Hydro Bow character that best functions as a Hydro Sub-DPS in Genshin Impact. See her best builds, recommended weapons and artifacts, materials, and our rating of this character in this guide!

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Yelan Rating and Info

Character Information

Yelan
Genshin - Yelan Rating
SS Rank Icon
Rarity
Element
Weapon
Voice Actors Laura Post (EN)
Endo Aya (JP)

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Tier List Rankings

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Yelan's Stats

Lvl. 20 Base Stats
Lvl. 90 Max Stats
Stat Base Value
HP
2918
ATK
49
DEF
111
CRIT Rate%
0%
Stat Max Value
HP
14450
ATK
244
DEF
548
CRIT Rate%
19.2%

Base Stat Calculations

Genshin - Albedo Thinking Emoji Stats indicated above are obtained from Yelan's base values. These numbers also exclude the character's equipped weapon, artifacts, talents, or other passive effects that are not innate to the character.
Genshin - Faruzan Thinking Emoji All characters start with 5% CRIT Rate, 50% CRIT DMG, 100% Energy Recharge, 0 Elemental Mastery, 0% Healing Bonus, and 0% Elemental DMG bonus before any additional stats are applied. The table above includes such values.
Genshin - Xianyun Thinking Emoji The Level 20 stats indicated for this character are calculated before their first ascension.

Character Stat Rankings

Yelan's Ascension and Talent Material Summary

All Ascension Materials Needed
Starconch ImageStarconch ×168
Mora ImageMora ×420000
All Talent Materials Needed
Mora ImageMora ×4957500

Yelan's Strengths and Weaknesses

Yelan's Strengths
• Amazing Sub-DPS character.
• Her Talents help fill in the downtime of Main DPS characters.
• Elemental Burst directly increases an active character's personal DMG.
Yelan's Weaknesses
• High Elemental Burst cost which can be fixed with C1.
• Slightly inconsistent Hydro application from her Elemental Burst without C2.

Best Builds for Yelan

Yelan Sub-DPS Build

Best Weapon
Replacement Weapons
Best Artifacts
Artifact Main Stats
Genshin - HourglassSands: HP% or Energy Recharge
Genshin - GobletGoblet: Hydro DMG Bonus
Genshin - CircletCirclet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Artifact Sub Stats Energy Recharge, HP%, CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Sample Teams
Hyperbloom: Genshin - Yelan ImageGenshin - Shinobu ImageGenshin - Kokomi ImageGenshin - Alhaitham Image

Vaporize: Genshin - Yelan ImageGenshin - Hu Tao ImageGenshin - Zhongli ImageGenshin - Xingqiu Image

This Yelan build focuses on maximizing her Skill, Burst, and Barbed Charge Attack DMG. If not running 4-pc. Emblem of Severed Fate, you can opt for 2-pc. Emblem and 2-pc. Noblesse for the Elemental Burst damage.

This is more or less the same build regardless of how you build Yelan, with the only exception being the amount of priority you put into her HP and the amount of ER she needs. You typically want around 170-200% Energy Recharge.

Yelan's Talent Priority

1st 2nd 3rd
Elemental Burst Elemental Skill Normal Attack

Typically, her Elemental Burst and Skill should be given priority in that order, with her Normal Attacks saved for last.

Depending on her role, this order may change, but keep in mind that her Elemental Burst is undoubtedly one of her highest DMG sources and should be prioritized.

Best Artifacts for Yelan

Yelan Artifact Rankings

Artifact Artifact Bonuses
1st Genshin - Emblem of Severed Fate Image Emblem of Severed Fate 2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%.
4-PC: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.
2nd Genshin - Emblem of Severed Fate Image Emblem of Severed Fate 2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%
Genshin - Noblesse Oblige Image Noblesse Oblige 2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%
3rd Genshin - Emblem of Severed Fate Image Emblem of Severed Fate 2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%
Genshin - Tenacity of the Millelith Image Tenacity of the Millelith 2-PC: HP +20%

Best 4-Star Artifact for Yelan

Artifact Artifact Bonuses
Genshin - The Exile Image The Exile 2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%
4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst regenerates 2 Energy for all party members (excluding the wearer) every 2s for 6s. This effect cannot stack.

List of Artifacts and Set Bonuses

Yelan Best Weapons

Best Weapons for Sub-DPS

Weapon Weapon Information
1st Genshin Impact - Aqua Simulacra Image Aqua Simulacra Base ATK: 542
Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 88.2%
Skill Effect: HP is increased by 16%. When there are opponents nearby, the DMG dealt by the wielder of this weapon is increased by 20%. This will take effect whether the character is on-field or not.
2nd Genshin Impact - Elegy for the End Image Elegy for the End Base ATK: 608
Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 55.1%
Skill Effect: Increased Elemental Mastery by 60. Gain sigils when dealing damage with Elemental Skill or Burst every .2s even when off-field. At 4 sigils, all sigils will be consumed and Elemental Mastery is increased by 100 and ATK increased by 20% for 12s. Once the effect is triggered, you cannot gain Sigils for 20s. The same buffs from the Millennial Movement series does not stack.
3rd Genshin Impact - Favonius Warbow Image Favonius Warbow Base ATK: 454
Bonus Stat: Energy Recharge 61.3%
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.

Best Free-to-Play Weapon for Yelan

Weapon Weapon Information
Genshin Impact - Slingshot Image Slingshot Base ATK: 354
Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 31.2%
Skill Effect: If a Normal Attack or Aimed Shot hits a target within 0.3s of being fired, increases DMG by 36%. Otherwise, decreases DMG by 10%.

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Yelan Best Team Comps

Universal Hydro Sub-DPS

Yelan fits the role of a Hydro Sub-DPS that excels at both Hydro application and buffing the active character's damage via her Elemental Burst's passive effects.

With this in mind, she can slot into a multitude of teams like Hyperbloom, Bloom, and Vaporize as the team's Hydro enabler.

Notable Teammates

Character Explanation
Genshin - Hu Tao Hu Tao DPS
Hu Tao greatly capitalizes on Yelan's frequent Hydro attacks in order to dish out Reverse Vaporized attacks. They are often grouped up with another Hydro unit to increase Vaporize's consistency.
Genshin - Mavuika Mavuika DPS
Yelan can provide a means for Mavuika to Vaporize both her sustained and frontloaded damage while providing Elemental DMG buffs in general.
Genshin - Xiangling Xiangling Sub-DPS
As one of the few Off-Field Pyro units, Xiangling and Yelan can both focus down a target without having to be On-Field due to the potent frequency of each unit's elemental application.
Genshin - Furina Furina Sub-DPS
Furina and Yelan can both enable damage buffs for their respective On-Field DPS via both of their Elemental Bursts. Yelan also enables Hydro Resonance for Furina which boosts the damage buffs that Furina offers.
Genshin - Xingqiu Xingqiu Sub-DPS
Xingqiu can pair up with Yelan in order to double the Hydro damage output and application, as well as notably enable Pyro DPS characters to further shine.
Genshin - Ayato Ayato DPS
Yelan provides both a damage amplification for Ayato, another source of Hydro DMG, and Hydro Resonance to boost Ayato's own attacks.
Genshin - Mualani Mualani DPS
While Yelan's presence can make it difficult for Mualani to hit Vaporized attacks, Mualani can still enjoy the Hydro Resonance and Damage Buffs that Yelan provides with her presence.
Genshin - Navia Navia DPS
Yelan is able to provide Hydro shards for Navia to use as ammo, as well as provide a damage boost to Navia's frontloaded attacks.
Genshin - Raiden Raiden DPS
Raiden benefits from Yelan's damage amplification, and Yelan benefits from Raiden's teamwide Energy Recharge assistance, allowing both units to shine when allied with one another.
Genshin - Fischl Fischl Sub-DPS
Fischl and Yelan are both able to facilitate the Electro-Charge reaction while providing their own solid forms of damage.
Genshin - Kazuha Kazuha Support
Kazuha is able to increase Elemental DMG for all PHEC elements while grouping units up to make them easier to hit with Yelan's Elemental Skill.
Genshin - Xilonen Xilonen Support
Xilonen offers RES Shred debuffs to the enemy that is almost as potent as Kazuha's own Elemental DMG buffs to your own team. Yelan, on the other hand, helps Xilonen trigger this buff by converting one of her shards to Hydro.
Genshin - Citlali Citlali Support
Citlali enables Yelan to deal more damage due to her Hydro RES shred, as well as enabling Freeze to increase comfort on the battlefield.
Genshin - Lauma Lauma Support
Yelan and Lauma can benefit each other with Lunar-reaction damage and Elemental DMG buffs. Yelan is more of a DPS-oriented choice as her buffs directly impact the active character.

Yelan Hyperbloom

Sub-DPS Main DPS Sub-DPS Support
Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Ayato Ayato Genshin - Nahida Nahida Genshin - Shinobu Shinobu
Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Alhaitham Alhaitham Genshin - Shinobu Shinobu Genshin - Kokomi Kokomi
Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Cyno Cyno Genshin - Nahida Nahida Genshin - Shinobu Shinobu

Yelan Freeze Teams

Sub-DPS Main DPS Sub-DPS Support
Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Skirk Skirk Genshin - Furina Furina Genshin - Escoffier Escoffier
Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Wriothesley Wriothesley Genshin - Furina Furina Genshin - Escoffier Escoffier

With Frozen becoming more of a prevalent Elemental Reaction, Yelan has gained traction as one of the units that can keep up with freeze teams, being able to provide both her own personal damage and a teamwide Elemental DMG Bonus.

Yelan and Nilou Bountiful Core Team

Sub-DPS Main DPS Sub-DPS Support
Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Alhaitham Alhaitham Genshin - Nilou Nilou Genshin - Baizhu Baizhu
Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Nahida Nahida Genshin - Nilou Nilou Genshin - Kokomi Kokomi
Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Lauma Lauma Genshin - Nilou Nilou Genshin - Kokomi Kokomi

Yelan Burgeon Team

Sub-DPS Main DPS Sub-DPS Support
Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Alhaitham Alhaitham Genshin - Thoma Thoma Genshin - Kokomi Kokomi
Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Ayato Ayato Genshin - Nahida Nahida Genshin - Thoma Thoma

Yelan Vaporize Team

Sub-DPS Main DPS Support Sub-DPS
Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Hu Tao Hu Tao Genshin - Xingqiu Xingqiu Genshin - Zhongli Zhongli

Yelan in this Sub-DPS team comp teams up with Xingqiu to provide a lot of Hydro for Hu Tao to trigger Vaporize. Yelan not only provides Hydro application, but also having the added benefit of increasing Hu Tao's DMG!

Yelan International Team

Sub-DPS Main DPS Sub-DPS Support
Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Raiden Raiden Genshin - Xiangling Xiangling Genshin - Bennett Bennett

This classic team replaces Xingqiu with Yelan as the character who hails from Liyue. What's great about this build is that Yelan can provide amazing DPS while Raiden's Elemental Burst is on cooldown.

Yelan Electro-Charged Team

Sub DPS Main DPS Sub-DPS Support
Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Raiden Raiden Genshin - Xingqiu Xingqiu Genshin - Kazuha Kazuha
Genshin - Fischl Fischl Genshin - Yelan Yelan Genshin - Sucrose Sucrose Genshin - Kokomi Kokomi

Yelan can act as an on-field or off-field unit in an Electro-Charged team comp. Electro-Charged teams still does very good damage in the current meta, given how much reactions are triggered during rotations.

Yelan Best Constellations

Umbrabilis Orchis

Constellation and Effects

Yelan's Constellations
C1 Enter the Plotters
Lingering Lifeline gains 1 additional charge.
C2 Taking All Comers
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.
C3 Beware the Trickster's Dice
Increases the level of Depth-Clarion Dice by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4 Bait-and-Switch
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.
C5 Dealer's Sleight
Increases the level of Lingering Lifeline by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6 Winner Takes All
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. Mastermind state lasts 20s and will be cleared after Yelan fires 5 arrows.

Best Constellations Rating and Explanation

Rating Constellation Effect / Merits
C1 ★★★ • Two charges of her Elemental Skill reduces her Energy Recharge requirements.
• Lower ER requirements makes her more flexible in different teams.
C2 ★★☆ • Creates a total of 4 water arrows during Yelan's Elemental Burst.
• Makes applying Hydro on enemies more consistent.
• Straight DMG increase.

C1 for Less Energy Recharge Requirement

Yelan's 70 Energy cost for her Elemental Burst can become a hindrance on teams that can't feed her Elemental Particles. Unlocking C1 for her will greatly help with refilling her own Energy!

Yelan Ascension and Talent Materials

Yelan Ascension Materials

Lv.20→Lv.40
Mora ImageMora ×20,000
Lv.40→Lv.50
Starconch ImageStarconch ×10
Mora ImageMora ×40,000
Lv.50→Lv.60
Starconch ImageStarconch ×20
Mora ImageMora ×60,000
Lv.60→Lv.70
Starconch ImageStarconch ×30
Mora ImageMora ×80,000
Lv.70→Lv.80
Starconch ImageStarconch ×45
Mora ImageMora ×100,000
Lv.80→Lv.90
Starconch ImageStarconch ×60
Mora ImageMora ×120,000

Yelan Talent Level-Up Materials

Daily Domain Drops Enemy Drops Weekly Boss Drops
Mon/Thu/Sun
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Fatui
Genshin Impact - Recruit Recruit's Insignia
Azhdaha Challenge Reward
Genshin Impact - Gilded Scale Image Gilded Scale
Genshin Impact - Guide to Prosperity Image Guide to Prosperity Genshin Impact - Sergeant Sergeant's Insignia
Genshin Impact - Philosophies of Prosperity Image Philosophies of Prosperity Genshin Impact - Lieutenant Lieutenant's Insignia

Talent Materials per Level

Yelan Talents and How to Use

Regarding her Elemental Abilities

Abilities Scale off Max HP

Yelan's talents scale on the HP stat, making her a unit that is surprisingly simple to build as HP substats tend to come more frequently.

Normal Attack

Normal Attack: Stealthy Bowshot
Normal Attack
Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.
Charge Attack
Perform 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.

Attribute Effect (Lvl 1)
1-Hit DMG 40.7%%
2-Hit DMG 39.0%
3-Hit DMG 51.60%
4-Hit DMG 32.5%+32.5%
Aimed Short 43.9%
Fully-Charged Aimed Short 124%
Breakthrough Barb DMG 11.58% Max HP
Plunge DMG 56.8%
Low/High Plunge DMG 114%/142%

Deal AoE DMG with Special Charged Attacks

Genshin - Yelan Charged Attacks

When Yelan is off-field, she will enter a Breakthrough state. Breakthrough allows her to have a huge decrease in her Charged Attack cooldown and deal AoE Hydro DMG to enemies.

Elemental Skill

Lingering Lifeline
Fires off a Lifeline that allows her to move rapidly, entangling and marking opponents along its path.
When this rapid movement ends, the Lifeline will explode, dealing Hydro DMG to the marked opponents based on Yelan's Max HP.
Tap Attack:
Moves a certain distance forward swiftly.
Hold Attack:
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.

Attribute Effect (Lvl 1)
Skill DMG 22.6% Max HP
Max Duration (Hold) 3.0s
CD 10.0s

On the Hunt with Elemental Skill

Genshin - Yelan Elemental Skill

Yelan's Elemental Skill, Lingering Lifeline, lets Yelan speed up. Touching enemies will mark them Lifeline, which will explode and deal Hydro DMG once the skill has ended.

Elemental Burst

Depth-Clarion Dice
Deals AoE Hydro Damage and creates an "Exquisite Throw" which aids her in battle.
Exquisite Throw
This follows the character around and will initiate a coordinated attack under the following circumstances, dealing Hydro DMG based on Yelan's Max HP:
・This can occur once every second when your active character uses a Normal Attack.
・It will initiate a coordinated attack each time Yelan's Lifeline explodes and hits opponents.

Attribute Effect (Lvl 1)
Skill DMG 7.31% Max HP
Exquisite Throw DMG 4.87% Max HP x3
Duration 15.0s
CD 18.0s
Energy Cost 70

Off-Field Hydro DMG with Elemental Burst

Genshin - Yelan Elemental Burst

Yelan's Elemental Burst, Depth-Clarion Dice, functions similarly to Xingqiu's Elemental Burst. When used, Yelan deals Hydro DMG to opponents and summons a Dice that will attack enemies whenever an active character uses Normal Attacks.

Passive Talent 1

Turn Control
When the party has 1/2/3/4 Elemental Types, Yelan's Max HP is increased by 6%/12%/18%/30%

Team Variety Strengthens Her

This passive incentivizes running Yelan in multi-element teams like any of the Dendro variants, as this increases her HP, therefore improving both her damage and survivability in these comps.

Passive Talent 2

Adapt with Ease
So long as an Exquisite Throw is in play, your own active character deals 1% more DMG. This increases by a further 3.5% DMG every second. The maximum increase to DMG dealt is 50%. The pre-existing effect will be dispelled if Dephth-Clarion Dice is recast during its duration.

Buffs Your On-Field Character

When Yelan's Elemental Burst is cast, it not only provides off-field Hydro application, but also directly improves the damage of your On-Field character, making Yelan a great buffer on top of being a good Sub-DPS unit.

Passive Talent 3

Necessary Calculation
Gain 25% more rewards when dispatched on a Liyue Expedition for 20 hours.

Quicker Expeditions

As with any character that has Expedition bonuses, Yelan can shorten her own expedition time when set in Liyue, saving time on stocking up on extra resources.

How to Get Yelan

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Yelan's In-Game Information

Yelan Character Profile

Nation
Title Valley Orchid
Vision
Gender Female
Race Human
Height Tall Girl
Faction Yanshang Teahouse
Constellation Umbrabilis Orchis
Birthday April 20
Special Dish Dew-Dipped Shrimp
Story Quest Chapter: Umbrabilis Orchis
Act 1: Calculated Gambit

Who is Yelan?

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Yelan claims to be associated with the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but is considered as a ''non-entity'' on their list. Yelan has been said to go by different names and identities, making her one of the most mysterious people in Liyue so far.

Yelan Release Date

Genshin Impact Version 2.7
Genshin - 2.7 Release Date
Release Date May 31, 2022

Released in Version 2.7

Yelan was officially released as a playable character during the first phase of Version 2.7 on May 31, 2022.

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Thoughts About Yelan

Character In-Game Thoughts
Genshin Impact - Chongyun ImageChongyun I met her once, back I'd just become an exorcist. I'd taken a commission to perform an exorcism in someone's home, and was just leaving at the end when I ran into her. She wrote my name down in a booklet — I guess she just wanted to confirm I wasn't doing anything suspicious.. Anyway, it was just that one time, I never saw her again after that.
Now that I think about it, it's probably because the sight of me meditating motionless must be pretty boring to watch. Not exactly suspicious.
Genshin Impact - Ganyu ImageGanyu Even though Ms. Yelan is absent from work for the majority of the year, I'm sure Lady Ningguang must have her reasons for making exceptions for her. Of course, it wouldn't be my place to ask, so I don't know the details of their arrangement. I remember seeing her one day on my way back to Yuehai Pavilion, she was having breakfast with a group of people — they were all talking and laughing, eating, drinking tea... I must admit, I found myself feeling a little envious in that moment.
Genshin Impact - Keqing ImageKeqing Ms. Yelan's ancestors used to serve the Qixing. My grandfather and her family had academic collaborations in the past. All in all, she's reliable, efficient, and provides important intel to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. I can't say for sure how Ms. Yelan actually gets her intel, however...
Genshin Impact - Nefer ImageNefer Miss Yelan is one of the Curatorium's... No, make that the entire Northern Intelligence Network's most valued clients. Whenever she comes looking for intel, she pays up front, in cash, and in full. She never leaves me even the slightest room to cash in a favor in the future — even with the most sensitive intel, which I don't give out easily. She'll throw down twice, even three times the asking price without flinching... until I finally cave in and hand it over. People from Liyue Harbor sure know how to spend, I'll give them that. Must be nice having that kind of money...
Genshin Impact - Ningguang ImageNingguang She's a very interesting character. I can say with the utmost confidence that she is someone I trust unreservedly. She handles herself impeccably, which means she stays beyond reproach. Hehe, since you both have high intelligence in common, hopefully you will get along very well.
Genshin Impact - Xiangling ImageXiangling Yelan? Of course, I remember her! When I first met her I was certain she'd be the kind of gal who'd prefer lighter dishes... turned out that she can handle the most spice out of all my customers! Apparently, my dishes weren't spicy enough for her, because she started taking bites of raw Jueyun Chilies! Truly amazing.
Genshin Impact - Xiao ImageXiao I've heard that she once investigated The Chasm, following the trail of the Millelith. If she can investigate mysteries like that on her own, she must be someone of rare skill.
Genshin Impact - Xingqiu ImageXingqiu Have you heard the expression "same person, different face"? Ms. Yelan gives me precisely this feeling. When she came to visit my family, my father and brother treated her with respect, and she was pleasant and polite in return. She seemed like a kind and mature young lady to me. But when I saw her elesewhere, she gave me a completely different impression.
Genshin Impact - Yanfei ImageYanfei Yelan is an employee of the Ministry of Civil Affairs — she once helped me crack a tough accounting fraud case. I treated her to dinner afterward. The only thing is... I feel like she's able to read my mind at any given moment when talking to her... Yes, in the future, I need to make absolutely sure I don't get on the wrong side of her.

Yelan's Thoughts About Others

Character In-Game Thoughts
Genshin Impact - Ganyu ImageGanyu About 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...
Genshin Impact - Keqing ImageKeqing About 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.
Genshin Impact - Ningguang ImageNingguang About 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.
Genshin Impact - Tartaglia ImageTartaglia About 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.
Genshin Impact - Xiangling ImageXiangling About 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.
Genshin Impact - Xiao ImageXiao About 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.
Genshin Impact - Xingqiu ImageXingqiu About 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.
Genshin Impact - Yanfei ImageYanfei About 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.

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199 Anonymous Anonymous 1 day

Yelan works better for different things than furina. She buffs damage and adds some crazy good hydro application to when your dps attacks. Furina has a better buff and does really good damage but her hydro application is kind of slow and it does it's own thing attacking. They are both hydro sub dps and buffers but they aren't really competing with each other for the slot since they work better with different teams.

198 Anonymous Anonymous about 1 month

Pfft the Yelan cope is reaching new levels with this placement being an entire tier above Nahida and in the same tier as Furina, Lauma and Escoffier.

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