Yelan
Who is Yelan?
Yelan is a 5★ Hydro Bow off-field sub-DPS and Hydro enabler (S-tier). Her Burst (Exquisite Throw / Depth-Clarion Dice) deals HP-scaling off-field Hydro that ramps up as the active character attacks, and she provides reliable Hydro application + a teamwide damage buff ramp during her Burst. She is one of the best "plug-in" off-field sub-DPS units in the game, fitting Vaporize, Bloom, and Electro-Charged teams. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/yelan-quickguide/
Kit Summary
Dash that tethers enemies, applies Hydro, and repositions Yelan. Multiple charges available.
Summons Exquisite Throw — fires coordinated Hydro DMG based on Yelan's Max HP once per second on active-character Normal Attacks, and again when Lifeline explodes. High single-target damage with ramp-up buff.
Only relevant at C6 / on-field Breakthrough Barb playstyle.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Emblem of Severed Fate ("hands-down her best set" — ER to Burst DMG). Alt: 4pc Marechaussee Hunter (on-field in Furina teams); 4pc Nymph's Dream (viable at low ER). Placeholder: 2pc mixed EoSF/HP%/Hydro or Noblesse/Scroll/Deepwood. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/yelan-quickguide/
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Aqua Simulacra (strongest personal damage — needs ER substats). Alt 5★: Elegy for the End (trades damage for team EM/ATK buffs); Hunter's Path / Polar Star / Skyward Harp / Thundering Pulse (all perform similarly). Best free: Favonius Warbow ("general strongest free option" — covers her high ER need). Alt 4★: Mouun's Moon (competes at R3+, beats Slingshot at R5); Slingshot (strong personal damage at low ER). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/yelan-quickguide/
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Hu Tao Vaporize (recommended): Yelan + Hu Tao + Xingqiu + Zhongli/Kazuha
Bloom / budget Hydro enabler: Yelan + Nahida + Baizhu + flex
F2P Verdict
Fully viable at C0. Favonius Warbow (free) covers her high ER need; Slingshot (free 3★) for more personal damage at lower ER. Build 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate, HP%/Hydro/CRIT stats. She is ER-hungry — meet the ER requirement first. C2 is a strong damage and utility upgrade (enables solo-Hydro Hu Tao Vape); C4 helps HP-scaling teammates. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/yelan-quickguide/
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yelan good for beginners?
Yes — plug-in off-field sub-DPS, though ER-hungry; a Favonius Warbow helps early. Source: KQM.
What is the best free weapon for Yelan?
Favonius Warbow (covers ER); Slingshot (free 3★) for more personal damage at low ER. Source: KQM.
Is Yelan worth pulling without constellations?
Yes — C0 is a top-tier sub-DPS; C2 is a strong upgrade (enables solo-Hydro Hu Tao). Source: KQM.
What is Yelan's ER requirement?
High — roughly 110–260%+ depending on team/weapon (lowest in double-Hydro with Favonius Warbow). Source: KQM.
When is Yelan's next banner?
Unconfirmed — she debuted in version 2.7 (2022-05-31). Verify on paimon.moe/banners.