According to Yelan, a mysterious individual, she is employed by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. However, she also states that she is affiliated with Liyue’s Yanshang Teahouse.
Yelan has continuously maintained her position at the top of Genshin Impact’s tier list for sub-DPS units. Her Elemental Burst has the ability to boost the DMG of active units, although it does come at a high energy cost. Depending on her Constellations, she has the potential to also serve as a main DPS.
Yelan’s Abilities in Genshin Impact
Yelan is a great fit in Dehya’s ideal team comp.
Normal Attack: Stealthy Bowshot
- Normal Attack: Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow
- Charged Attack: Aimed Shot with increased damage: deals Hydro damage when fully charged
- Plunging Attack: A “shower of arrows” dealing AoE damage
- Breakthrough: After spending 5s out of combat, Yelan enters “Breakthrough” state in which her next Charged Aimed Shot cooldown is reduced by 80%, and it fires a “Breakthrough Barb” dealing AoE Hydro damage based on her Max HP
Elemental Skill: Lingering Lifeline
Yelan unleashes a “Lifeline”that designates adversaries in its trajectory. She can swiftly advance and then detonate the Lifeline, causing Hydro damage to designated opponents depending on her Max HP.
Elemental Burst: Depth-Clarion Dice
Yelan’s Elemental Burst inflicts Hydro damage in an area of effect and triggers an “Exquisite Throw”that also deals Hydro damage according to Yelan’s maximum HP.
- Once every second when the active character uses a Normal Attack
- When Yelan’s Lifeline explodes and hits opponents
Yelan Constellations in Genshin Impact
If you happen to obtain several duplicates of Yelan, you will receive various buffs from her Constellations.
- At Level One, by entering the Plotters, you will gain an additional Lingering Lifeline charge.
- Level Two – Open to All Challengers: Yelan’s Exquisite Throw attacks now release a +1 water arrow that inflicts 14% of her maximum HP as Hydro damage every 1.8 seconds.
- The Dice of the Trickster, at level three, grants a +3 Depth-Clarion Dice Level, with an upgrade limit of 15.
- In the fourth level, known as Bait-and-Switch, Lifeline will grant a +10% increase to the Maximum HP of all party members for 25 seconds when it explodes, with a maximum limit of 40% Maximum HP for each opponent marked.
- The maximum upgrade level for the Dealer’s Sleight, which grants a +3 Lingering Lifeline Level, is 15 at Level Five.
- When Yelan uses Depth-Clarion Dice, she enters the Mastermind state at Level Six. In this state, her Normal Attacks are transformed into powerful Breakthrough Barbs that deal 130% more damage as Charged Attacks. This state lasts for 20 seconds and will end after firing 6 arrows.
Top Yelan Artifacts in Genshin Impact
If you intend to use Yelan as a sub-DPS, we suggest equipping her with the 4-piece Emblem of Severed Fate set. These Artifacts will enhance her Energy Recharge by 20%, resulting in a 25% increase in her Elemental Burst DMG based on her Energy Recharge.
To effectively utilize Yelan as a Main DPS, we recommend equipping her with both the 2-piece Tenacity of the Millelith and the 2-piece Heart of Depth. This combination not only increases Yelan’s HP by 20%, but also enhances her Hydro DMG Bonus by 15%.
| Artifact | Set Bonuses |
 Emblem of Severed Fate | 2-piece: Energy Recharge +20%4-piece: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way. |
 Tenacity of the Millelith | 2-piece: HP +20%4-piece: 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. |
 Heart of Depth | 2-piece: Hydro DMG Bonus +15%4-piece: After using Elemental Skill, increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 30% for 15s. |
Top Yelan Weapons in Genshin Impact
The most suitable weapon for Yelan would be the 5-star Aqua Simulacra as it enhances her HP by 16%, which is crucial for her as most of her attacks are based on her HP percentage. This weapon also boosts Yelan’s DMG by 20% when enemies are nearby, even when she is not actively in battle.
An alternative is utilizing the 5-star Polar Star to enhance Yelan’s Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 12%. This weapon will additionally activate the Ashen Nightstar effect, converting stacks into ATK boosts.
If you do not possess either of the 5-star choices, our recommendation is to opt for The Stringless in order to enhance your Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst damage by 24%.
| Weapon | Details |
 Simulacra Water | 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. |
 Polar Star | Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG increased by 12%. After a Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst hits an opponent, 1 stack of Ashen Nightstar will be gained for 12s. When 1/2/3/4 stacks of Ashen Nightstar are present, ATK is increased by 10/20/30/48%. The stack of Ashen Nightstar created by the Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst will be counted independently of the others. |
 The Stringless | Increases Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 24% |
Yelan Talent Level-up and Ascension Materials
Talent level-up materials
Yelan’s skills in Genshin Impact require Teachings of Prosperity and its enhancements, Recruit’s Insignia and its enhancements, and Gilden Scale. The specific quantities of these materials needed for Yelan’s talents are:
| Talent level-up materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent level-up materials | Teachings of Prosperity x9 | Guide to Prosperity x63 | Philosophies of Prosperity x114 |
| Common Ascension Materials | Recruit’s Insignia x18 | Sergeant’s Insignia x66 | Lieutenant’s Insignia x93 |
| Weekly Boss Material | Gilded Scale x18 |
Where to Find Yelan’s Talent Level-Up Materials
The teachings of Prosperity and its advancements.
Taishan Mansion is key to Yelan’s Talent books
To acquire Teachings of Prosperity and its upgrades, players can visit Taishan Mansion in Liyue. These materials are obtainable on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays. Taishan Mansion is situated near Jueyun Karst.
Insignia of the Recruit and its advancements
Recruit’s Insignia can be farmed from Fatui enemies.
In Genshin Impact, the insignia of Recruit’s Insignia and its upgrades can be obtained by defeating Fatui enemies. These enemies can be located through the Adventurer’s Handbook. Simply access the handbook through the menu, navigate to the enemies section, and select the desired enemy to automatically receive guidance from the game.
The Gilded Scale remains unchanged.
Azdaha is a key boss for Yelan in Genshin Impact
The Azdaha weekly boss in Genshin Impact drops the Gilded Scale. This boss becomes accessible through completing Zhongli’s questline in the game.
Ascension Materials
In order to fully upgrade Yelan’s abilities in Genshin Impact, she requires Varunada Lazurite Silver, Runic Fang, Recruit’s Insignia, and Starconch. The specific quantities of each material needed are listed below:
| Ascension Level | Must | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20000 | Varunada Lazurite Silver x1 | Recruit’s Insignia x3 | Starconch x3 | |
| 2 | 40000 | Varunada Lazurite Fragment x3 | Runic Fang x2 | Recruit’s Insignia x15 | Starconch x10 |
| 3 | 60000 | Varunada Lazurite Fragment x6 | Runic Fang x4 | Sergeant’s Insignia x12 | Starconch x20 |
| 4 | 80000 | Varunada Lazurite Chunk x3 | Runic Fang x8 | Sergeant’s Insignia x18 | Starconch x30 |
| 5 | 100000 | Varunada Lazurite Chunk x6 | Runic Fang x12 | Lieutenant’s Insignia x12 | Starconch x45 |
| 6 | 120000 | Varunada Lazurite Gemstone x6 | Runic Fang x20 | Lieutenant’s Insignia x24 | Starconch x60 |
Where to Farm Yelan Ascension Materials in Genshin Impact
The upgrades for Varunada Lazurite Silver
Hydro Hypostasis is an enemy required for Yelan
The Hydro Hypostasis in Genshin Impact is the source of Varunada Lazurite Silver and its upgrades, which can be obtained through farming. It can be found near the Sangonomiya Shrine on Watatsumi Island in Inazuma.
The name of the object is Runic Fang.
Ruin Serpent is a world boss in Genshin Impact
The Runic Serpent in Liyue has a chance to drop Runic Fang, which can be located in the lower levels of the Chasm.
Starconch
Starconch is a local specialty of Liyue.
Starconch, a regional delicacy of Liyue, can be easily spotted throughout the area. The most plentiful locations for this specialty are Guyun Stone Forest and Yaoguang Shoal.
Yelan’s Talent and Stat Priority in Genshin Impact
Throughout this section, we will cover the essential talents and stats that should be prioritized when constructing Yelan in Genshin Impact.
Talent Priority
The abilities that you should concentrate on for Yelan are:
- Elemental Burst
- Elemental Skill
Yelan’s Elemental Burst is crucial as it not only deals the highest amount of damage, but also enhances the abilities of the character currently on the field. Her Elemental Skill is also significant as it generates elemental particles that provide energy. Additionally, upgrading it can result in significant damage output.
Stat Priority
The important statistics to concentrate on for Yelan are:
| Main stat | Substat |
|---|---|
| Goblet: HP% or Hydro DMG Bonus | Crit Rate |
| Sands: HP% or Energy Recharge | Crit DMG |
| Circlet: Crit Rate or Crit DMG | HP% |
| Energy Recharge |
Pros and Cons of Yelan in Genshin Impact
The advantages and disadvantages of Yelan in Genshin Impact are as follows:
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Damage buffs through ultimate | High investment unit |
| Self-damage is high | Energy requirements are very high |
| Works with a wide range of units |
Is it worth pulling for Yelan in Genshin Impact?
Yelan is definitely a must-have unit in Genshin Impact. Her onfield presence allows her to boost the damage output of any character by up to 50%. Additionally, her E and Ultimate skills possess considerable damage potential, making her a versatile and valuable member of any team.
Yelan’s most captivating attribute is her ability to increase in strength with each additional Constellation. With Constellation 6 unlocked, she becomes one of the top DPSS units in the game. This makes her a valuable unit for both free-to-play and paying players, as her Constellations are worth pulling for.
Despite her strengths, Yelan can be challenging to optimize as she requires significant investment in HP, Crit Rate, Crit Damage, and Energy Recharge. Additionally, she may face energy issues, causing her Ultimate to not recharge in a timely manner.
In addition, she is highly likely to be one of the top-performing units in the game.
Yelan Genshin Impact trailer
In May of 2022, HoYoverse released a character demo of Yelan on their official YouTube channel. It is available for viewing below:
Best Yelan Team Composition
It is recommended to include Yelan in a team that prioritizes the Hyperbloom Elemental Reaction. In addition, the combination of Yelan with Kokomi, Nahida, and Ayato would effectively utilize off-field element application while benefiting from Kokomi’s healing abilities for the team.
You may also opt to include Yelan in a Vaporize team, alongside party members such as Hu Tao, Xingqiu, and Zhongli. With Zhongli providing a shield and Hu Tao’s kit functioning effectively, a healer is not necessary for this team.
Additionally, Yelan synergizes effectively with Yoimiya, YunJin, and Bennett. Among these characters, Yoimiya is the only one capable of fully maximizing Yelan’s 50% damage increase.
