Can Yelan and Xingqiu’s Bursts Synergize? A Comprehensive Guide
Yes, Yelan and Xingqiu’s Elemental Bursts work exceptionally well together, creating a formidable Hydro application engine that can fuel powerful elemental reactions. This synergy is a cornerstone of many successful team compositions in Genshin Impact, and understanding how their bursts interact is crucial for maximizing their potential. While both characters provide off-field Hydro damage, their bursts operate in slightly different ways which actually enhances their combined effectiveness. Yelan’s burst focuses on single-target damage, while Xingqiu provides hydro application as well as providing minor damage reduction and resistance to interruption, both of which complement each other very well.
Understanding Their Bursts
Before diving into the synergy, let’s understand each burst individually:
Xingqiu’s Elemental Burst: Guhua Sword – Raincutter
Xingqiu’s burst summons Rain Swords that orbit the active character. These swords apply Hydro to enemies whenever the active character performs a normal attack, essentially creating a constant stream of Hydro application. They also provide a small amount of damage reduction and interrupt resistance. Each set of Rain Swords procs 2 hits of Hydro application, for a total of 6 hits with 3 total procs.
Yelan’s Elemental Burst: Depth-Clarion Dice
Yelan’s burst creates an Exquisite Throw, which functions as a follow-up attack. This attack will coordinate with the active character, launching a Hydro attack when the active character uses a normal attack, dealing off-field Hydro damage to a single target. Each cast of her burst has 3 procs of damage that attack enemies in front of the active character.
The Power of Combined Bursts
The beauty of combining Yelan and Xingqiu lies in their layered Hydro application. Xingqiu’s rain swords provide consistent Hydro application, and while they have a lower scaling, they provide the foundation for elemental reactions. Yelan’s Dice, with its higher damage scaling, then builds off this foundation. By layering their bursts, the team consistently triggers Vaporize, Freeze, or other Hydro-related reactions, maximizing the team’s overall damage output. It’s not just about the raw Hydro application; it’s the consistency and the synergy of their separate mechanics that make them so strong together.
Furthermore, Yelan’s burst damage is higher than Xingqiu’s. When both are active, Yelan’s damage procs follow up Xingqiu’s procs, which can create more opportunity for elemental reactions to proc. This also allows for flexibility for elemental reaction.
Team Composition Synergies
This combination shines in teams that require constant Hydro application. For example, a Vaporize team with Hu Tao, Xiangling, or Yoimiya can benefit significantly from both Xingqiu and Yelan. The constant Hydro application ensures that each Pyro attack from the main DPS triggers a Vaporize reaction, drastically increasing damage. Similarly, these two Hydro units can be used alongside Cryo characters for a consistent Freeze team, or even for Bloom teams, where their hydro application is unmatched.
Energy Recharge, although a concern for a lot of players, is resolved when using both Yelan and Xingqiu together. As Yelan’s ER requirement is quite high at C0, Xingqiu’s ability to generate hydro particles alleviates this concern as his particle generation aids in charging Yelan’s burst.
FAQs: Yelan and Xingqiu Synergy
1. Can Yelan completely replace Xingqiu?
While Yelan offers higher personal damage and a damage bonus, she doesn’t completely replace Xingqiu in every scenario. Xingqiu’s damage reduction and interrupt resistance can be valuable in teams that need survivability, and he applies more hydro overall and has a lower energy recharge requirement. However, with both together in a team, they can cover each other’s weaknesses.
2. Is it worth using both Yelan and Xingqiu together?
Absolutely. Their synergy is exceptional, providing constant Hydro application and significantly increasing overall team damage. If you have both, there’s rarely a reason not to use them together.
3. Which character should be the primary Hydro applicator?
With Yelan and Xingqiu together, it is not necessary to define a primary hydro applicator, however, their application works in such a way that Xingqiu’s burst will typically apply Hydro first.
4. How does Yelan’s damage bonus interact with Xingqiu’s damage?
Yelan’s passive, which increases damage over time, will amplify the damage dealt by both herself and Xingqiu, enhancing both their off-field DPS capabilities.
5. Do their bursts interfere with each other?
No, their bursts do not interfere. In fact, they complement each other by layering Hydro application. Each character’s burst procs independently, maximizing Hydro application and damage.
6. What are the best team compositions for Yelan and Xingqiu?
They excel in Vaporize teams with Pyro DPS like Hu Tao, Xiangling, Yoimiya, and in Freeze teams alongside Cryo characters such as Ayaka, Ganyu, or Wriothesley. They are also useful in Bloom teams, specifically Hyperbloom.
7. Is energy recharge a problem when using both Yelan and Xingqiu?
Energy recharge can be an issue for both individually, but this issue can be resolved using Sacrificial Sword on Xingqiu and by using the characters together, due to the hydro particles they can generate.
8. Is Sacrificial Sword essential for Xingqiu when using Yelan?
It is highly recommended for maximizing energy particle generation, however it is not essential if you have high enough energy recharge.
9. Does Yelan’s scaling with HP affect Xingqiu?
No, Yelan’s HP scaling only affects her own damage and abilities. Xingqiu’s damage is based on attack, but his hydro application is not affected by his or Yelan’s stat.
10. How do they perform in a single-target versus multi-target situation?
They perform well in both. While Yelan’s burst is more focused on a single target, Xingqiu provides hydro to multiple enemies. When combined, their application and damage are beneficial for both single and multi-target situations.
11. Is it better to use one over the other for Hyperbloom teams?
Xingqiu is better suited to the role of solo Hydro applicator due to his consistent application, however both of them can work well in such a team.
12. What are the recommended artifacts for Yelan and Xingqiu when used together?
Yelan often uses Emblem of Severed Fate or Tenacity of the Millelith, focusing on HP and Energy Recharge. Xingqiu typically uses Emblem of Severed Fate or a combination of Noblesse Oblige and Heart of Depth, also focusing on Energy Recharge and Hydro DMG Bonus.
13. What are the best weapons for Yelan and Xingqiu when used together?
For Yelan, Aqua Simulacra is her best in slot, while other options include Favonius Warbow or the Fading Twilight. For Xingqiu, Sacrificial Sword is his most useful weapon for energy recharge, but other 4 star weapons like Amenoma Kageuchi and even 3 star weapons like Harbinger of Dawn are options.
14. Does constellation level impact their synergy?
Constellations for both characters improve their individual performance and are not strictly required for them to synergize. However, both units benefit greatly from their constellations at later levels.
15. Can their bursts work in a non-reaction team?
While their strengths lie in triggering elemental reactions, their consistent off-field Hydro damage can still contribute to a non-reaction team, however it is far less effective.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Yelan and Xingqiu’s bursts not only work together, but also complement each other flawlessly. This synergy transforms them into a potent combination that can significantly enhance the effectiveness of many team compositions. Understanding their mechanics and how they interact is key to unlocking their full potential and maximizing your overall damage in Genshin Impact. If you have the opportunity to use them together, you should not hesitate to, as they will be a formidable force in the many battles that Genshin Impact has to offer.