Unleash Yaoyao’s Healing Prowess: A Comprehensive Guide

Yaoyao, Genshin Impact’s adorable Dendro healer, is a fantastic addition to any team needing sustained healing and Dendro application. To effectively heal with Yaoyao, focus on maximizing her HP and Healing Bonus. Her Elemental Skill (Yuegui: Throwing Mode) summons a bouncing Yuegui that heals the active character based on her HP, while her Elemental Burst (Moonjade Descent) unleashes multiple Yuegui and heals the entire party. Building her with artifacts and weapons that boost HP and Energy Recharge will ensure consistent healing and frequent Burst usage. Talent levels do not directly affect Yaoyao’s reaction damage, but they greatly improve her healing. For this reason, it’s worth investing in her Skill and Burst.

Mastering Yaoyao’s Healing Kit

Understanding Yaoyao’s Healing Mechanics

Yaoyao’s healing potential stems from her HP scaling. Both her Elemental Skill and Burst scale directly with her maximum HP. This means the higher her HP, the more potent her heals will be. Unlike some healers who rely on ATK or DEF, Yaoyao benefits from a purely HP-focused build.

Her Elemental Skill, Yuegui: Throwing Mode, throws out Yuegui, a bunny-like device that bounces around, periodically healing the active character. This provides consistent healing over time, making it ideal for sustained damage situations.

Her Elemental Burst, Moonjade Descent, unleashes a barrage of Yuegui that heal all party members and deal Dendro damage to enemies. This Burst offers a significant burst of healing, making it invaluable during intense battles. Furthermore, with the larger AoE during her Elemental Skill, Yaoyao can heal active party members more and allows better Dendro application when enemies are spread out.

Building Yaoyao for Maximum Healing

To maximize Yaoyao’s healing, consider the following build priorities:

• Weapon: The Black Tassel is an excellent F2P option, providing a substantial HP boost. Other viable options include the Favonius Lance for Energy Recharge and the Staff of Homa if you’re looking for a damage-oriented build alongside healing.
• Artifacts: The four-piece Tenacity of the Millelith is generally considered the best set for a healing-focused Yaoyao. The HP boost from the two-piece bonus and the ATK buff for the team from the four-piece bonus synergize well with her role. Alternatively, a two-piece Tenacity of the Millelith and a two-piece Ocean-Hued Clam can further enhance her healing output. The best set for dendro dmg is the four-piece Deepwood Memories.
• Stats: Prioritize HP% on the Sands, HP% on the Goblet, and Healing Bonus on the Circlet. Substats should focus on HP%, Energy Recharge, and Elemental Mastery (for reaction damage).

Team Compositions and Synergies

Yaoyao excels in teams that benefit from consistent healing and Dendro application.

• Nilou Bloom Teams: Yaoyao is particularly valuable in Nilou Bloom teams, providing Dendro application and healing to mitigate Bloom damage.
• Aggravate/Spread Teams: Her Dendro application can trigger Aggravate and Spread reactions in teams featuring Electro and Dendro characters, respectively.
• Burgeon Teams: Yaoyao is an ideal candidate for the Burgeon team, as her healing abilities can help the active character recover from self-inflicted damage.

Gameplay Tips for Effective Healing

• Positioning: Place Yaoyao strategically to ensure Yuegui can consistently heal the active character.
• Burst Timing: Use her Burst proactively during moments of high damage intake to keep the entire team healthy.
• Energy Management: Prioritize Energy Recharge to ensure her Burst is readily available.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Yaoyao Healing

1. What are Yaoyao’s best talents to level for healing? Focus on leveling her Elemental Skill (Yuegui: Throwing Mode) and Elemental Burst (Moonjade Descent), as these directly impact her healing output.

2. Is the Black Tassel really the best weapon for healer Yaoyao? For a purely healing-focused build, the Black Tassel is an excellent choice due to its substantial HP boost, especially for F2P players.

3. Can Yaoyao be used as a main DPS? While Yaoyao can deal some Dendro damage, she is primarily designed as a healer and Dendro sub-DPS. Focus on her healing capabilities for optimal performance.

4. How much Energy Recharge does Yaoyao need? Aim for at least 180-200% Energy Recharge to ensure consistent Burst uptime.

5. Does Yaoyao’s healing scale off ATK or DEF? Yaoyao’s healing scales exclusively off her maximum HP.

6. Is Yaoyao C6 worth it? Yes. Yaoyao’s sixth constellation grants her the ability to spawn larger White Jade Radishes with a greater AoE during her Elemental Skill. The larger AoE not only allows her to heal active party members more (almost double that of a usual radish), but also allows better Dendro application when enemies are spread out.

7. How does Yaoyao compare to other healers like Kokomi or Qiqi? Kokomi has undeniable advantages when it comes to Hydro application. Not only was she not initially held in high regard as a healer, like Kuki Shinobu, but she has also risen to become the best healer in Genshin Impact. She heals by far the most in the entire game so if you just want a reliable healer you can throw into any team, she does the job best in the game.

8. What artifacts should I use on Yaoyao before I can get a full set of Tenacity of the Millelith? Prioritize artifacts with HP% main stats and Energy Recharge substats. Two-piece sets that boost HP (such as The Exile) can also be beneficial.

9. Can Yaoyao heal through corrosion? Yes, Yaoyao’s healing is effective against corrosion, providing consistent healing to the entire party.

10. Is it necessary to level Yaoyao to level 90? Yes, Level 90 is highly recommended to maximize Yaoyao’s HP and reaction damage.

11. Who are some good teammates for Yaoyao in a Bloom team? Good teammates include Nilou (for Bloom buff), Kokomi (for Hydro application and additional healing), and Nahida (for Dendro application and Elemental Mastery buff).

12. How do I get the Quelled Creeper boss material for Yaoyao’s ascension? You can obtain the Quelled Creeper by defeating the Dendro Hypostasis in Sumeru’s desert region.

13. What’s the difference between Yaoyao’s Elemental Skill and Burst in terms of healing? Her Elemental Skill provides consistent healing to the active character, while her Elemental Burst offers a burst of healing to the entire party.

14. Does Elemental Mastery affect Yaoyao’s healing in any way? No, Elemental Mastery does not directly affect Yaoyao’s healing. However, it can increase the damage of Dendro reactions triggered by her Dendro application.

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