Genshin Impact: Best Yoimiya Build, Weapons, and Artifacts

Key Takeaways

• Yoimiya is the current owner of Naganohara Fireworks and the 7th head of the business in Inazuma.
• Yoimiya’s playstyle revolves around fast and precise aiming, combining her pyro attacks with her Elemental Skill to deal massive damage to enemies.
• Thundering Pulse is the best weapon for her DPS playstyle, but if not available, Slingshot can be used as an alternative.
• To maximize her damage output, the main stats on the artifacts should have ATK%, Pyro DMG Bonus, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG, while substats should increase CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%, Elemental Mastery, and Energy Recharge.
• Shimenawa’s Reminiscence is the best artifact set for a Physical DPS build, with Crimson Witch of Flames as a substitute for Pyro DPS build.

Yoimiya is a ranged Pyro character in Genshin Impact who excels in dealing AoE Pyro damage to enemies. Her playstyle focuses on rapid-fire attacks with her bow and using her Elemental Skill and Burst to deal explosive damage to groups of enemies.

Yoimiya is currently one of the best DPS characters in Genshin Impact (You can check out our DPS Tier List)

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Introduction Yoimiya

Everyone on Narukami island loves Yoimiya, and her skills are in high demand for various festivals and events. She is particularly famous for her performances during the summer festival, which has earned her the nickname “Queen of the Summer Festival.” Her fireworks displays are known to be colorful, extravagant, and breathtakingly beautiful, drawing crowds from far and wide.

Yoimiya Best DPS Build

Best Weapon	Thundering Pulse
Replacement Weapons	Slingshot
Best Artifacts	Shimenawa’s Reminiscence x4
Main Stats	Sands: ATK% Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Substats	CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate. ATK%, Elemental Mastery, Energy Recharge

Building her as a DPS character with Thundering Pulse, Shimenawa’s Reminiscence can make her a formidable force in combat. With her skills and abilities, Yoimiya can take down enemies quickly and efficiently, making her a valuable addition to any team.

Yoimiya Best Weapons

	Weapon	Details
Best	Thundering Pulse	Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 14.4%Skill Effect: Increases ATK by 20% and grants Thunder Emblem. At stacks 1/2/3, Normal Attack DMG is further increased by 12/24/40%. Each stack has an individual duration and are gotten through:• Normal Attacks with Elemental DMG (duration 5s)• Casting an Elemental Skill (duration 10s)• Having less than 100% Energy (disappears at full Energy)
F2P Option	Slingshot	Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 6.8%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%.

Best 5 Star Weapon

Thundering Pulse

Thundering Pulse is a powerful 5-star bow that is a perfect fit for Yoimiya as a DPS character in Genshin Impact. This weapon comes with a bonus stat of CRIT DMG 66.2%, making it ideal for increasing Yoimiya’s critical hit damage.

Thundering Pulse is a great weapon for Yoimiya because its skill effect provides a significant boost to her attack power. It increases her ATK by 20% and grants Thunder Emblem, which can stack up to three times. Each stack of Thunder Emblem increases her Normal Attack DMG by 12/24/40%. Yoimiya can trigger the Thunder Emblem stacks through Normal Attacks that deal Elemental DMG, casting an Elemental Skill, or having less than 100% Energy. This weapon is perfect for maximizing Yoimiya’s damage output and making her a formidable DPS character in Genshin Impact.

Best F2P Weapon

Slingshot

Slingshot is a 3-star bow that can be a great budget option. It has a bonus stat of CRIT Rate 31.2%, which can help increase her critical hit rate. If she hits a target with her Normal Attack or Aimed Shot within 0.3 seconds of firing, it will increase her DMG by 36%. However, if she misses or takes too long to hit her target, her DMG will decrease by 10%. 

While this skill effect may seem risky, it can be a great option for skilled players who can consistently hit their targets within the time limit. Overall, Slingshot is a good budget option for Yoimiya’s weapon, but it may not be the best choice for players who struggle with accuracy or timing their attacks.

Yoimiya Best Artifacts

Shimenawa’s Reminiscence

Set Pieces	Set Piece Bonus
2-Piece Bonus	ATK +18%.
4-Piece Bonus	When casting an Elemental Skill, if the character has 15 or more Energy, they lose 15 Energy, and Normal/Charge/Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 50% for 10s. This effect will not trigger again during that duration.

Shimenawa’s Reminiscence provides an ATK boost of 18% with its 2-Piece set. This bonus can significantly increase Yoimiya’s overall damage output, making her attacks even more potent.

The 4-piece bonus can boost her Normal, Charge, and Plunging Attack DMG by 50% for 10 seconds when she casts an Elemental Skill and has 15 or more Energy. This effect can significantly increase Yoimiya’s damage output.

This concludes our guide on the ideal Yoimiya build, which includes recommended weapons and artifacts in Genshin Impact. We hope you found this guide helpful, and we welcome any feedback or suggestions you may have. If you’re interested in learning about other top DPS characters in the game, be sure to check out our guides on Diluc and Xiao.