Genshin Impact: Best Yelan Support Build

Vaporize, Bloom and Electrocharge your way through mobs of enemies with this Yelan support build.

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Hamza Bakht

Yelan Support Build: Key Takeaways

  • Yelan’s enigmatic background as an intelligence agent collaborating with Ningguang. Her role is shrouded in mystery but she works as a member of some secret intelligentsia to protect Liyue from threats.
  • Yelan Support provides damage amplification, and consistent Hydro application.
  • The Aqua Simulacra and Favonius Warbow are Yelan’s top choices for hydro support, providing valuable bonuses such as increased hydro damage and energy recharge to maximize her support capabilities.
  • Noblesse Oblige is the ideal artifact set for Yelan support, boosting her Elemental Burst damage and providing a party-wide ATK increase to enhance the team’s overall performance.
  • For Yelan as a hydro support, prioritize Energy Recharge, Hydro DMG Bonus, and CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG.

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Yelan in Genshin Impact embodies the perfect balance of elegance, intrigue, and combat proficiency. With her hydrokinetic abilities, captivating design, and multifaceted backstory, she stands as a compelling addition to the roster of adventurers in the game, inviting players to embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery, power, and self-realization within the vast and enchanting world of Teyvat.

Yelan is currently one of the best support characters in Genshin Impact (You can check out our Support Tier List here). While you’re here, check out our DPS Tier list and Sub-DPS tier lists for the latest patch in Genshin Impact.

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Introduction Yelan 

Yelan has a mysterious background as a skilled intelligence agent in Liyue. Hailing from the city, her expertise in espionage and her sharp intellect and ability to navigate complex political dynamics make her a formidable ally. However, she grapples with conflicting loyalties and the pursuit of truth as she uncovers hidden secrets and confronts the challenges that arise in her quest for the betterment of Liyue.

Yelan Support Build

Best WeaponAqua Simulacra
Replacement WeaponsFavonius Warbow
Best ArtifactsNoblesse Oblige
Main StatsSands: Energy RechargeGoblet: Hydro DMG BonusCirclet: CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG, HP%
SubstatsEnergy Recharge, HP%, CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG

Yelan can be built as a Support character in Genshin Impact. The recommended weapon is Aqua Simulacra, but Favonius Warbow can be used as a substitute. The ideal artifact set is Noblesse Oblige, focusing on Energy Recharge, and Hydro DMG Bonus. This build maximizes Yelan’s support capabilities, boosting her Hydro damage and energy regeneration to benefit the team.

Yelan Support Best Weapons

WeaponDetails
BestAqua SimulacraBonus Stat: CRIT DMG 19.20%Skill Effect: 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.
F2P OptionFavonius WarbowBonus Stat: Energy Recharge 13.3%Skill Effect: CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s.

Best 5 Star Weapon

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Aqua Simulacra

By equipping Aqua Simulacra, Yelan can provide significant Hydro damage amplification and support to the team. The increased CRIT DMG stat, combined with the HP increase and the damage boost skill effect, make her a force to be reckoned with in combat. Whether she is actively on the field or not, the Aqua Simulacra ensures that Yelan’s presence benefits the entire party, enhancing their overall performance and contributing to the success of battles and challenges.

Best F2P Weapon

Genshin Impact Yelan Favonius Warbow

Favonius Warbow

By wielding the Favonius Warbow, Yelan gains a significant boost to her Energy Recharge, allowing her to recharge her Elemental Burst more quickly. The skill effect’s ability to generate Elemental Particles through critical hits further enhances her energy regeneration. While the cooldown may limit its frequency, the overall effect of the weapon contributes to Yelan’s energy management and supports her role as a dependable support character.

Yelan Support Best Artifacts

Genshin Impact Yelan support Royal Masque Noblesse Oblige Artifact set

Noblesse Oblige

Set PiecesSet Piece Bonus
2-Piece BonusElemental Burst DMG +20%.
4-Piece BonusUsing an Elemental Burst increases all party members’ ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.

Equipping Yelan Support with the Noblesse Oblige artifact set greatly enhances her support capabilities. The set bonuses boost her Elemental Burst damage and provide an ATK increase to the entire party. This synergy with her role as a Support character allows her to amplify her own damage while empowering her teammates. 

The Noblesse Oblige set ensures that Yelan contributes through Hydro-based damage and provides a valuable damage buff to allies. This makes her a good addition to any team, especially when combined with characters who benefit from increased ATK. 

That concludes our guide on how to build Yelan Support in Genshin Impact. If you’re interested in exploring other top Hydro sub-DPS characters that synergize well with Yelan’s support role, we suggest looking at our Mona and Xingqiu guides.