Yanqing is a single-target Cryo DPS who excels when he remains untouched by enemy attacks. His core mechanic revolves around staying in the âSoulsteel Syncâ state, which activates after using his skill and provides increased Crit Rate, Crit DMG, and extra damage through follow-up attacks. This state is broken if he takes damage or becomes debuffed, so team compositions that can shield or taunt away hits from him are ideal. His ultimate boosts his Crit DMG and enables him to deal powerful burst damage, making him highly effective in boss fights and single-target scenarios.
Best Cavern Relics
(2) Increases CRIT Rate by 8%.
(4) Increases DMG dealt by Skill and Ultimate by 20%. After using Ultimate, additionally increases the DMG dealt by the next Skill by 25%.
This is likely Yanqingâs best relic set for amplifying the damage of both his Skill and Ultimate, as it enhances his single-target burst potential and overall DPS consistency.
(2) Increases Ice DMG by 10%.
(4) After the wearer uses their Ultimate, their CRIT DMG increases by 25% for 2 turn(s).
Although the Hunter of Glacial Forest is a straightforward Ice-type relic set that boosts Yanqingâs Crit DMG, its overall effectiveness falls behind the Scholar of Lost in Erudition set, which offers a more substantial and consistent damage boost tailored to Yanqingâs kit.
Best Planar Ornaments
(2) Increases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When the wearer's SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12%/18% more DMG.
The Firmament Frontline: Glamoth is considered Yanqingâs best Planar Ornament set, as it significantly boosts his overall DMG output once he meets the required SPD threshold, making it ideal for maximizing his offensive potential.
(2) Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 8%. When the wearer's current CRIT Rate reaches 50% or higher, the wearer's Ultimate and follow-up attack DMG increases by 15%.
This set is a straightforward upgrade for Yanqingâs follow-up attack and Ultimateâtwo of the three main sources of his damageâmaking it a strong choice for boosting his overall performance.
(2) 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%.
This set is also a good option for Yanqing since his damage scales with ATK, and reaching the SPD threshold for its effect is relatively easy for him.
Best Stats
Body
CRIT DMG
Boots
SPD
Sphere
Ice DMG Boost
Rope
ATK%
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / SPD
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Yanqingâs stat priority focuses on maximizing his CRIT stats, with CRIT DMG being slightly more important due to his built-in CRIT Rate boosts from his Talent. After CRIT stats, ATK% is essential to increase his overall damage output. SPD is also valuable, especially if youâre using relic sets like Firmament Frontline: Glamoth, which require hitting a specific speed threshold to activate their effects. Lastly, Ice DMG Bonus from the Planar Sphere will further enhance his elemental damage.
Best Light Cones
SourceStellar Convergence, Light Cone Event Warp
Flowers and Butterflies
Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 18~30%. While the wearer is in battle, for every 10 SPD that exceeds 100, increases DMG dealt by Basic ATK and Skill by 6~10%. At the same time, increases the CRIT DMG of Ultimate by 12~20%. This effect can stack up to 6 time(s).In the Night is considered Yanqing's best Light Cone as it boosts his overall DMG, especially enhancing his Ultimate.
SourceStellar Warp, Light Cone Event Warp, Starlight Exchange, Stellar Convergence
Sweet Dreams
Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 30~50%. When the wearer's Basic ATK or Skill DMG does not result in a CRIT Hit, increases their CRIT Rate by 36~60%, lasting for 1 turn(s). This effect can only trigger once every 3 turn(s).Sleep Like the Dead is considered Yanqingâs signature Light Cone. While it offers a significant CRIT DMG boost, the CRIT Rate bonus it grants is conditionalâit only triggers when his attack does not crit, making it less reliable for consistent CRIT Rate uptime. Nonetheless, it synergizes well with his kit, especially if his base CRIT Rate is already high.
SourceLight Cone Event Warp
Intimidation
Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 15~25%. When the wearer launches a follow-up attack, gains 1 stack of "Luminflux," stacking up to 2 time(s). Each stack of "Luminflux" enables the Ultimate DMG dealt by the wearer to ignore 27~39% of the target's DEF. When the wearer's turn ends, removes 1 stack of "Luminflux."I Venture Forth to Hunt is a capable Light Cone for Yanqing, as its DEF shred effect can be consistently triggered by his follow-up attacks. Since Yanqing naturally performs follow-up attacks when under his Soulsteel Sync state, he can reliably activate the Light Coneâs bonus effect, enhancing his overall damage output, especially against tougher enemies.
Chase
Increases the wearer's CRIT rate by 8~16%, and increases their CRIT rate against enemies with HP less than or equal to 50% by an extra 8~16%. When the wearer defeats an enemy, their ATK is increased by 20~40% for 2 turn(s).Cruising in the Stellar Sea remains a solid option for Yanqing, as it offers valuable Crit Rate and ATK boosts. However, its bonuses are conditionalâCrit Rate only applies against enemies below 50% HP, and the ATK boost requires defeating enemies. This makes it less ideal in scenarios like boss fights or elite encounters where additional enemies arenât present to trigger the full effect.
Persistence
Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 24~40%. The Skill DMG and Follow-up ATK DMG dealt by the wearer increases by 24~40%.See You at the End is widely considered Yanqingâs best 4â
Light Cone. It passively boosts his Skill and Follow-Up Attack damage while also providing bonus Crit DMGâperfect for his high-scaling kit. What makes it even better is that the buff persists throughout the entire battle, offering consistent value without the need to reapply or trigger any conditions.
SourceStellar Warp, Departure Warp, Character Event Warp, Light Cone Event Warp
Answers of Their Own
For each time the wearer hits the same target, DMG dealt increases by 8~16%, stacking up to 5 time(s). This effect will be dispelled when the wearer changes targets.Swordplay is a situational Light Cone for Yanqing. While it can provide strong single-target damage by stacking buffs with consecutive hits, the effect resets as soon as Yanqing targets a different enemy. This makes it less reliable in multi-target or AoE scenarios, where switching targets is inevitable.
Scholar Lost in Erudition
Hunter of Glacial Forest
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Inert Salsotto
Space Sealing Station
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