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Yanqing is a character that specializes in dealing high single-target damage, while his follow-up attack is chance based, his damage still isn't anything to scoff at. Unlike Erudition characters, Yanqing is a heavy single-target damage character and can't deal with a swarm of mobs as fast as Erudition units. Because of this, you might want him to just focus on hitting the boss instead of the mobs. If you want to know more about his abilities and best build options, here's a Honkai: Star Rail Yanqing guide.
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| Yanqing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Path: | The Hunt | ||
| Element: | Ice | ||
| Role: | DPS | ||
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Yanqing Playstyle
Yanqing is mostly going to sit in the shadows and dealing massive single-target damage and dealing crits left and right. Just make sure he doesn't get hit as his buff dispels whenever he does.
Abilities
- Basic ATK: Deals Ice DMG equal to 50% of Yanqing's ATK to a single enemy.
- Skill: Deals Ice DMG equal to 110% of Yanqing's ATK to a single enemy and activates Soulsteel Sync for 1 turn.
- Ultimate: Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When Soulsteel Sync is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 30%. This buff last for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 210% of Yanqing's ATK to a single enemy.
- Talent: When Soulsteel Sync is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 15% and his CRIT DMG increases by 15%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 50% fixed chance to perform a follow-up attack, dealing Ice DMG equal to 25% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Additional Ice DMG equal to 25% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the Soulsteel Sync effect will disappear.
- Technique: After using his Technique, at the start of the next battle, Yanqing deals 30% more DMG for 2 turn(s) to enemies whose current HP is 50% or higher.
Eager to test Yanqing's abilities? Before you do, you might want to take a look at our combat guide and tips and tricks list.
Eidolon Levels
If the Warp system gives you another Yanqing, you can use this duplicate to upgrade Yanqing's Eidolon level (up to six times).
| Eidolon Level | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Svelte Saber | When Yanqing attacks a Frozen enemy, he deals Additional Ice DMG equal to 60% of his ATK. |
| 2 | Supine Serenade | When Soulsteel Sync is active, Energy Regeneration Rate increases by an extra 10%. |
| 3 | Sword Savant | Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10. |
| 4 | Searing Sting | When the current HP percentage is 80% or higher, Ice RES PEN increases by 12%. |
| 5 | Surging Strife | Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.Talent Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. |
| 6 | Swift Swoop | If the Ultimate's buffs are still in effect when an enemy is defeated, their duration is extended by 1 turn. |
Best Light Cone and Relics
| Recommended Light Cones | |
|---|---|
| Sleep Like the Dead | Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 30%. When the wearer's Basic ATK or Skill does not result in a CRIT Hit, increases their CRIT Rate by 36% for 1 turn(s). This effect can only trigger once every 3 turn(s). |
| Cruising in the Stellar Sea | Increases the wearer's CRIT rate by 8%, and increases their CRIT rate against enemies with HP less than or equal to 50% by an extra 8%. When the wearer defeats an enemy, their ATK is increased by 20% for 2 turn(s). |
| River Flows in Spring | After entering battle, increases the wearer's SPD by 8% and DMG by 12%. When the wearer takes DMG, this effect will disappear. This effect will resume after the end of the wearer's next turn. |
| Swordplay | For each time the wearer hits the same target, DMG dealt increases by 8%, stacking up to 5 time(s). This effect will be dispelled when the wearer changes targets. |
| Recommended Relic | |
|---|---|
| Hunter of Glacial Forest | 2pc: Increases Ice DMG by 10%.4pc: After the wearer uses their Ultimate, their CRIT DMG increases by 25% for 2 turn(s). |
Stats to keep an eye on: ATK, SPD, CRIT Rate
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| Recommended Planar Ornaments | |
|---|---|
| Space Sealing Station | Increases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When the wearer's SPD reaches 120 or higher, the wearer's ATK increases by an extra 12%. |
| Celestial Differentiator | Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 16%. When the wearer's current CRIT DMG reaches 120% or higher, after entering battle, the wearer's CRIT Rate increases by 60% until the end of their first attack. |
Stats to keep an eye on: Ice DMG Boost, ATK, CRIT Rate, SPD
The thing with Yanqing is that he's going to be pumped with CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG due to his skill. Because of this, you want to pump his ATK and Ice DMG instead because his crit DMG will not do anything if you have a low base ATK in the first place.
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