Hi, Trailblazers! The Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 “Now I Am Become Blade” Character Event Warp is now live, and the highly anticipated rerun 5-star character Yao Guang (Elation: Physical) has returned. The GamsGo team has prepared a complete Yao Guang build guide for you right away!
As a powerful Elation support character, Yao Guang provides strong teamwide buffs through her Zone, Punchline generation, and extra Elation DMG effects. She works especially well with Elation characters, but can also support Skill Point-consuming DPS units by triggering additional Great Boon damage.
Want to unlock her full support potential? Keep reading for a complete breakdown of Yao Guang’s best Relics, top Light Cones, strongest team compositions, recommended stats, and core skill mechanics!
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HSR Yao Guang Role Overview
Yao Guang is a 5-star Physical character following the Path of The Elation in Honkai: Star Rail. She is an Elation support who increases allies’ Elation, enables additional Elation DMG through Great Boon, and provides powerful team buffs through her Skill, Ultimate, and Elation Skill.
Yao Guang’s Skill Decalight Unveils All deploys a Zone for 3 turns. While the Zone is active, all allies gain increased Elation based on Yao Guang’s own Elation.
Her Ultimate Hexagram of Feathered Fortune grants Punchline, triggers an extra Aha turn, and increases all allies’ All-Type RES PEN. Her Talent allows allies’ attacks to trigger additional Elation DMG while she holds Certified Banger.
Yao Guang Basic Info and Rating
The table below gives a quick overview of Yao Guang's basic information, combat role, and account value before you decide on her best build, Light Cones, Relics, and team compositions.
| Yao Guang | Basic Information |
|---|---|
| Rarity: 5-Star |
| Element: Physical | |
| Path: The Elation | |
| Combat Role: Elation support with teamwide buffing and extra damage utility. | |
| Main Utility: Elation increase, Punchline generation, Great Boon, All-Type RES PEN, DMG taken increase, and Skill Point recovery. | |
| Best Use: Elation teams, Skill Point-consuming DPS teams, Archer teams, and future Elation-focused teams. | |
| Pull Value: High for players who want to build Elation teams or improve SP-consuming DPS lineups. | |
| Overall Rating: Excellent Elation support with strong future value. |
Yao Guang Base Stats
Yao Guang has high base SPD and strong DEF, allowing he
r to cycle turns quickly and maintain her Zone uptime. The stats below are base values only and do not include Light Cones, Relics, or Trace bonuses.
| Stat | Level 1 | Level 80 | Ranking Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 168 | 1241 | 13th |
| ATK | 63 | 465 | 25th |
| DEF | 89 | 654 | 5th |
| SPD | 109 | 109 | 5th |
Is Yao Guang Worth Pulling?
Yes, Yao Guang is worth pulling if you plan to build around Elation characters or want a strong support for DPS units that consume Skill Points. She is one of the best introductions to the Elation Path because her kit benefits both Elation and non-Elation teams.
Yao Guang is especially valuable for players who want to invest in future Elation units. Her Zone increases allies’ Elation, her Talent adds extra Elation DMG through Great Boon, and her Ultimate gives the whole team All-Type RES PEN during Aha’s extra turn.
Outside of pure Elation teams, Yao Guang also works well with Skill Point-heavy damage dealers such as Archer and Imbibitor Lunae. Since attacks that consume Skill Points can trigger Great Boon an additional time, she can add meaningful extra damage while still providing buffs and utility.
Yao Guang's Best Relics and Ornaments
Trailblazers, Yao Guang wants Relics that improve her SPD, CRIT stats, Energy Regen, and teamwide Elation support. Since Elation DMG can Critically Strike, SPD, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and Energy Regen are all very important for her build.
Her best setup is Diviner of Distant Reach with Lushaka, the Sunken Seas. This combination gives Yao Guang SPD, CRIT Rate, teamwide Elation buffs, Energy Regen, and extra ATK for the first-position DPS.
If you are still farming her best-in-slot set, you can use a transitional SPD setup such as Messenger Traversing Hackerspace or a 2-piece SPD combination. For Planar Ornaments, Sprightly Vonwacq is also a strong alternative if you want faster opening turns.
Relic / Ornament | Icon | Rating & Notes |
| Diviner of Distant Reach (x4) |  | ★★★★★ - Best Relic Set Yao Guang's best-in-slot Relic set. The 2-piece effect increases SPD by 6%. Before battle, if her SPD reaches 120 / 160, the 4-piece effect increases her CRIT Rate by 10% / 18%. When she uses her first Elation Skill each battle, all allies gain 10% Elation. This perfectly matches her support role. |
| Warrior Goddess of Sun and Thunder (x2) |  | ★★★★☆ - Good Transitional Option A useful 2-piece SPD option while farming the full Diviner set. You can pair it with another 2-piece SPD set to help Yao Guang reach her key SPD goals more easily. |
| Lushaka, the Sunken Seas |  | ★★★★★ - Best Ornament Yao Guang's best Planar Ornament for support builds. It increases Energy Regen by 5%, and when Yao Guang is not the first character in the lineup, it increases the first-position ally's ATK by 12%. This is excellent for DPS units such as Archer or Sparxie. |
| Sprightly Vonwacq |  | ★★★★☆ - Best Opening-Turn Alternative A strong alternative if you want Yao Guang to act earlier at the start of battle. It gives 5% Energy Regen, and when her SPD reaches 120 or higher, she is advanced forward by 40% when entering battle. |
Relic Guide Summary: Pick Diviner of Distant Reach x4 if you want Yao Guang's strongest support setup. It improves her SPD, gives her important CRIT Rate at 120 / 160 SPD, and increases the whole team's Elation after her first Elation Skill each battle.
For Planar Ornaments, Lushaka, the Sunken Seas is the safest choice for most teams because it improves Yao Guang's Ultimate uptime and buffs the first-position DPS. If you want faster opening action, Sprightly Vonwacq is a comfortable alternative.
Yao Guang Relic Best Stats
For main stats, Trailblazers should focus on CRIT, SPD, survivability, and Energy Regen. Since Elation DMG does not scale with ATK or Elemental DMG Boost in the usual way, HP% or DEF% Planar Sphere is usually preferred to keep Yao Guang safer.
| Slot | Main Stat | Notes |
| Body | CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG | Use CRIT Rate if you are not close to 100% CRIT in combat. Use CRIT DMG if your CRIT Rate is already high from Relics, her signature Light Cone, and Diviner's 4-piece effect. |
| Feet | SPD | SPD Boots are strongly recommended. Yao Guang wants at least 160 SPD for Diviner's second CRIT Rate tier, and higher SPD also improves her Elation through Amaze-In Grace. |
| Planar Sphere | HP% / DEF% / ATK% | HP% or DEF% is recommended for a safer support build. ATK% can be used if you want a little more personal damage and already have enough survivability. |
| Link Rope | Energy Regen | Energy Regen Rope is the most stable choice. Yao Guang's Ultimate is expensive at 180 Energy, so smoother Ultimate uptime is very valuable. |
Yao Guang Recommended Stat Values
For sub-stats, aim for SPD > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > HP% / DEF%. Yao Guang should prioritize SPD first, then build enough CRIT to make her Elation Skill and Great Boon damage more consistent.
| Stat | Recommended Value |
| SPD | At least 160 SPD. Ideally around 200 SPD if using her signature Light Cone and aiming for stronger Elation scaling. |
| CRIT Rate | Close to 100% in combat. Maximum recommended pre-combat CRIT Rate is about 72% with her signature Light Cone, or 82% without it. |
| CRIT DMG | 90% or above before combat. Yao Guang gains 60% CRIT DMG from Poised and Sated, helping her reach around 150% in combat. |
| HP% / DEF% | Build enough survivability through Sphere and sub-stats. HP% or DEF% Sphere is usually preferred because Elation DMG does not rely on Elemental DMG Boost. |
Yao Guang's Best Light Cones
Trailblazers, Yao Guang's best Light Cones should improve her SPD, Energy cycle, Elation value, and teamwide CRIT support. Since her Ultimate costs 180 Energy, Energy Regeneration is especially important for keeping her rotation smooth.
When She Decided to See is Yao Guang's best Light Cone. It gives her the SPD and Energy Regen she needs, while also increasing the party's CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG whenever Yao Guang uses her Ultimate.
If you do not pull her signature Light Cone, Mushy Shroomy's Adventures is the best F2P alternative and can be obtained from the Memory of Chaos store. Today's Good Luck is also a strong 4-star option thanks to its CRIT Rate and stackable Elation buff.
Light Cone | Rating & Why We Recommend It |
 When She Decided to See | ★★★★★ - Best Yao Guang's signature and best Light Cone. It provides SPD, Energy Regeneration, and extra Energy at the start of each wave, helping her reach her first Ultimate quickly and stabilize long fights. It also increases the party's CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG whenever Yao Guang uses her Ultimate. |
 Mushy Shroomy's Adventures | ★★★★☆ - Best F2P Option Yao Guang's best 4-star alternative. It increases her Elation and can make enemies take more Elation DMG after she uses her Elation Skill. At S5, it performs very well for players who skip her signature Light Cone. |
 Today's Good Luck | ★★★★☆ - Great A strong 4-star Light Cone for Yao Guang. It gives CRIT Rate and a stackable Elation buff, helping her Great Boon and Elation Skill damage Crit more consistently. |
 Sneering | ★★★☆☆ - Good A usable option if you lack stronger Light Cones. Sneering can increase Yao Guang's Elation during Aha's Instant, but it has less overall value than her signature or top 4-star alternatives. |
Should You Pull for Yao Guang's Light Cone?
Yes, When She Decided to See is worth pulling if you want Yao Guang to feel smoother and more complete. Her Ultimate has an awkward 180 Energy cost, so the Energy Regen and fixed Energy recovery from her signature Light Cone can make a major difference in both short fights and long rotations.
With her signature Light Cone and an Energy Regen Rope, Yao Guang can reach her first Ultimate very quickly. The SPD bonus also helps her satisfy key SPD conditions more easily, including the 160 SPD requirement for the second CRIT Rate tier of Diviner of Distant Reach.
The Light Cone's biggest advantage is not just damage, but rotation stability. It improves Yao Guang's own cycle while giving the whole team CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG after her Ultimate, making it especially valuable for Elation teams and fast damage windows.
If you are saving Stellar Jade, you can skip it and use Mushy Shroomy's Adventures instead. It is the best F2P alternative and still gives Yao Guang strong Elation-related value. For higher investment, 0+1 is a strong starting point, while 1+1 is an excellent premium stopping point.
Yao Guang's Best Teams
Trailblazers, Yao Guang works best in teams that can take advantage of Elation DMG, frequent Skill Point consumption, and Aha's extra turn. Her Zone increases allies' Elation, while her Talent adds extra Great Boon damage after ally attacks.
Right now, Yao Guang is best played with Sparxie and Archer. She ideally wants Elation teammates, but she can also perform very well with Skill Point-heavy DPS characters because Great Boon triggers an additional time when an attack consumes Skill Points.
In most teams, Yao Guang provides Elation buffs, Punchline generation, All-Type RES PEN, Woe's Whisper DMG Taken increase, extra Skill Point recovery, and additional Elation DMG through Great Boon.
Yao Guang Elation Team
This is Yao Guang's best Elation-focused team. Silver Wolf Lv.999 and Sparxie both benefit heavily from Yao Guang's Elation buffs, Punchline support, and the extra Aha turn from her Ultimate.
| DPS | Sub-DPS | Support | Sustain |
 Silver Wolf Lv.999 |  Sparxie |  Yao Guang |  Huohuo |
Why it works: Yao Guang increases team Elation and helps trigger more Elation damage windows. Sparxie benefits from the extra Punchline economy, while Silver Wolf Lv.999 gains strong value from Yao Guang's Elation buffs and free Elation Skill opportunity during Aha's extra turn.
Huohuo is the best sustain here because she provides ATK buffs and valuable Energy Restoration, helping Yao Guang reach her expensive Ultimate more consistently.
Yao Guang Generalist Skill Point Team
This team uses Yao Guang with Archer, one of her best non-Elation partners. Archer consumes Skill Points to deal damage, which allows Yao Guang's Talent to trigger Great Boon an additional time.
| DPS | Support | Support | Sustain |
 Archer | Yao Guang |  Sparkle |  Permansor Terrae |
Why it works: Archer is one of Yao Guang's best generalist partners because he frequently consumes Skill Points. Sparkle helps supply SP and improves action flow, while Yao Guang adds extra Great Boon damage and Elation-based team utility.
This is a low-barrier Skill Point team with strong comfort. Sparkle lowers Archer's operation difficulty, while Yao Guang's extra SP recovery after Elation Skill helps keep the team moving.
Other Recommended Characters
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| Alternative | Explanation |
| DPS replacement. Evanescia can benefit from Yao Guang by generating Punchline and triggering her own Elation Skill for more Certified Banger value. |
| Support or Sub-DPS replacement. Tribbie provides All-Type RES PEN buffs and supplemental damage, making her a strong flexible option. |
| Support or Sub-DPS replacement. Cipher can record Elation DMG, which helps increase the Tally from her kit. |
| Free-to-play support or sub-DPS option. Elation Trailblazer is useful for Elation teams, while Remembrance Trailblazer can support with True DMG. |
| Sustain replacement. Gallagher provides healing through Besotted and is a practical lower-cost sustain choice. |
| Team Type | Best For |
| Elation Team | Best overall choice for Yao Guang. It fully uses her Elation buffs, Punchline support, and Aha extra turn value. |
| Skill Point Team | Best for Archer and other SP-consuming DPS units. Yao Guang's Talent can trigger extra Great Boon damage. |
| F2P Team | Best for early accounts. Use any DPS who spends Skill Points, then add Trailblazer and a stable healer. |
More Honkai: Star Rail Team Guides
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Yao Guang Trace Priority and Kit Analysis
Trailblazers, Yao Guang's kit revolves around Elation DMG, Punchline, Certified Banger, and Aha's extra turn. She is not only an Elation support, but also a character who lets non-Elation teammates deal extra Elation DMG through Great Boon.
Her main upgrade priority is Ultimate = Elation Skill = Skill = Talent > Basic ATK. Ultimate provides the extra Aha Instant and All-Type RES PEN, Skill improves her teamwide Elation buff, and Talent increases the extra Elation DMG triggered by ally attacks.
Yao Guang Trace Priority
| Trace | Priority & Explanation |
 Ultimate | ★★★★★ - Highest Priority Upgrade this as soon as possible. Yao Guang's Ultimate grants Punchline, immediately triggers an extra Aha turn, and increases all allies' All-Type RES PEN for 3 turns. |
 Elation Skill | ★★★★★ - Highest Priority Upgrade this to increase Yao Guang's Elation Skill damage during Aha's Instant. It also applies Woe's Whisper, making enemies take increased DMG. |
 Skill | ★★★★★ - Highest Priority Yao Guang's Skill deploys her Zone and increases all allies' Elation based on her own Elation. It is one of her most important support tools. |
 Talent | ★★★★☆ - High Priority Talent increases the additional Elation DMG from Great Boon. It is especially valuable with Sparxie, Archer, and other characters who frequently consume Skill Points. |
 Basic ATK | ★★★☆☆ - Medium Priority Upgrade this last. Its main value is that it regenerates 30 Energy, the same as her Skill, making Yao Guang more SP-positive. |
Yao Guang Talent Explained
Yao Guang's Talent, Behold Wherever Light Unfolds, is the core of her support value. While she holds Certified Banger, ally attacks trigger Great Boon, dealing extra Elation DMG to a random hit target.
If the ally attack consumes Skill Points, Great Boon triggers one additional time. This is why Yao Guang works so well with Sparxie, Archer, and other Skill Point-consuming DPS units.
| Talent Detail | Gameplay Value |
| Great Boon | After an ally attacks, Yao Guang triggers an extra instance of Elation DMG. Non-Elation allies can also deal meaningful Elation DMG through this effect. |
| Skill Point Consumption | If the attack consumes Skill Points, Great Boon triggers one more time. This doubles the extra damage frequency for many Skill-based DPS characters. |
| Elation Calculation | If the attacker's Elation is lower than Yao Guang's, Great Boon uses Yao Guang's Elation for calculation. This keeps non-Elation teammates from losing too much damage. |
| Not an Attack | Great Boon only deals damage and is not considered an attack, so it does not trigger attack-related effects. |
Yao Guang Skill, Basic ATK, and Ultimate
Yao Guang's Skill Decalight Unveils All deploys a 3-turn Zone. While the Zone is active, all allies gain Elation based on Yao Guang's Elation. Both her Basic ATK and Skill generate 30 Energy and give her 3 Punchline.
Her Ultimate Hexagram of Feathered Fortune is the strongest part of her kit. It grants 5 Punchline, immediately gives Aha an extra turn using a fixed 20 Punchline value, and increases all allies' All-Type RES PEN for 3 turns.
This extra Aha turn does not consume the team's current Punchline, meaning Yao Guang effectively lets the entire party gain another Elation Skill window while also helping generate more Certified Banger value.
| Ability | How It Works |
Whistlebolt Sings Joy | A Blast Basic ATK that deals Physical DMG to one enemy and adjacent targets. Its key value is 30 Energy regeneration, making it useful when conserving Skill Points. |
Decalight Unveils All | Deploys a Zone for 3 turns. While active, all allies gain Elation based on Yao Guang's Elation. After using Basic ATK or Skill, Yao Guang gains 3 Punchline. |
Hexagram of Feathered Fortune | Costs 180 Energy. Grants 5 Punchline, gives Aha an extra turn using a fixed 20 Punchline value, and increases all allies' All-Type RES PEN for 3 turns. |
Yao Guang Elation Skill and Technique
Yao Guang's Elation Skill Let Thy Fortune Burst in Flames applies Woe's Whisper to all enemies for 3 turns, making them take 16% increased DMG. It then deals AoE Physical Elation DMG followed by 5 random bounce hits.
Her Technique automatically triggers her Skill once at the start of the next battle without consuming Skill Points. This lets Yao Guang open with her Zone active immediately.
| Ability | Gameplay Value |
Let Thy Fortune Burst in Flames | Applies Woe's Whisper to all enemies, increasing DMG taken by 16%. Also deals AoE and bounce Physical Elation DMG. With Poised and Sated, it restores 1 Skill Point after use. |
 Untethered Glimmer Sails Far | Automatically triggers Skill once at battle start without consuming Skill Points. When Yao Guang is in the team, breaking destructible objects grants Fortune Pouch, up to 8 per Earth Week. |
Yao Guang Bonus Abilities
Yao Guang's Bonus Abilities are all high priority. They increase her Elation from SPD, improve her CRIT DMG and Skill Point economy, and extend Certified Banger duration.
| Bonus Ability | Why It Matters |
 Amaze-In Grace | When Yao Guang's SPD is 120 or higher, she gains 30% Elation. For every 1 SPD above 120, she gains another 1% Elation, up to 200 excess SPD. This makes SPD her most important stat. |
 Poised and Sated | Increases Yao Guang's CRIT DMG by 60%. After using Elation Skill, she recovers 1 Skill Point for the team, which is very useful for Archer and Sparxie teams. |
 Felicity Ensemble | When Yao Guang gains Certified Banger, its duration increases by 1 turn. This helps her stack and preserve Certified Banger better than most Elation units. |
Yao Guang Gameplay Guide
Use Yao Guang's Technique before battle whenever possible. This lets her automatically deploy her Zone at battle start without spending Skill Points.
During combat, maintain her Zone with Skill, then use Basic ATK when Skill Points are tight. Both Basic ATK and Skill regenerate 30 Energy and grant 3 Punchline, so Yao Guang can stay SP-friendly while building toward her Ultimate.
Her Ultimate should usually be used during or shortly after your DPS's turn. Certified Banger converted from Punchline normally has limited duration, so timing her Ultimate well helps preserve more value for your carry's following actions.
In Elation teams, Yao Guang accelerates Aha Instant damage and Certified Banger stacking. In Skill Point teams, she adds extra Great Boon damage whenever the DPS spends Skill Points.
| Gameplay Goal | Recommended Focus |
| Opening Setup | Use Technique before battle to start with Yao Guang's Zone active. |
| Main Rotation | Maintain Zone, use Basic ATK when conserving SP, and build Punchline through Basic ATK or Skill. |
| Ultimate Timing | Use Ultimate around your DPS's action window to maximize Certified Banger duration and Aha Instant value. |
| Best Partners | Sparxie, Archer, and other Elation or Skill Point-consuming DPS characters. |
Yao Guang Eidolons
Trailblazers, Yao Guang's Eidolons mainly improve Aha Instant value, Elation DMG, team SPD, and her own damage. Her strongest early stopping point is E1, while E6 is the premium upgrade for players who want maximum Elation damage.
For most players, E1 vs S1 is the key decision. E1 gives much higher damage, especially for Elation teams, while S1 makes Yao Guang's Ultimate rotation smoother and more comfortable.
Recommended Yao Guang Eidolons
| Eidolon | Why We Recommend It |
 E1 Chuckle Chimes Where Jade Falls | ★★★★★ - Amazing Best stopping point for spenders. Yao Guang's Ultimate Aha Instant uses 40 fixed Punchline instead of 20, and all ally Elation DMG ignores 20% DEF. This is a major damage increase for Elation teams. |
 E2 Blind Arrows Guided by Feathers | ★★★☆☆ - Optional While the Zone is active, all allies gain 12% SPD and extra Elation. It improves action flow and Yao Guang's Elation buff, but its damage gain is not as important as E1 or S1. |
 E4 Threads of Fate Colored by Plumes | ★★★★☆ - Future Value During the extra Aha turn triggered by Yao Guang's Ultimate, all allies' Elation Skill damage becomes 150% of its original damage. This gets better as stronger Elation units release. |
 E6 Ferried Along the Astral Arc | ★★★★★ - Premium Upgrade Gives all allies 25% Merrymaking for Elation DMG, functioning like a rare independent multiplier. It also doubles Yao Guang's Elation Skill multiplier, greatly improving her own damage. |
All Yao Guang Eidolons
If you want comfort and smoother gameplay, prioritize S1. If you want stronger Elation team damage, E1 is extremely powerful. E6 is the final premium upgrade for players fully investing in Elation teams.
| Eidolon | Effect |
| Chuckle Chimes Where Jade Falls In the extra Aha turn triggered by Ultimate, the fixed Punchline value increases from 20 to 40. When allies deal Elation DMG, they ignore 20% of the target's DEF. |
| Blind Arrows Guided by Feathers While the Zone is active, increases all allies' SPD by 12% and additionally increases Elation by 16%. |
| Auspices Mirrored In Decalight Skill Lv. +2, Basic ATK Lv. +1, and Elation Skill Lv. +1. This improves her Zone buff and Elation Skill damage. |
| Threads of Fate Colored by Plumes During the extra Aha turn triggered by Yao Guang's Ultimate, all allies' Elation Skill damage becomes 150% of the original damage. |
| Bejeweled in Radiant Grace Ultimate Lv. +2, Talent Lv. +2, and Elation Skill Lv. +1. This strengthens her RES PEN support and Great Boon damage. |
| Ferried Along the Astral Arc All allies' Elation DMG Merrymakes by 25%. Yao Guang's Elation Skill multiplier also increases by 100% of its original multiplier. |
How to Get Yao Guang
Yao Guang is available from the limited Character Event Warp, Gleam of a Thousand Plumes, in Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3.
Her rerun banner is available from May 31, 2026 server time and runs until June 24, 2026 server time.
If you plan to pull for Yao Guang, you can top up Honkai: Star Rail Oneiric Shards through GamsGo. GamsGo offers exclusive recharge deals with discounts of up to 30%.
Yao Guang Ascension and Trace Materials
Trailblazers, here is a quick farming checklist for Yao Guang. She uses the Whimsy Wax enemy material series, Invasive Clot for Physical character Ascension, the The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards Trace series for Elation characters, Vanquished Flow's Reticence, Tracks of Destiny, Traveler's Guide, and Credits.
If you want to build Yao Guang quickly, prepare her Character Ascension materials first. Then farm Elation Trace materials for her Ultimate, Skill, Talent, and Elation Skill.
Total Materials Needed for Yao Guang
These are the main materials needed to raise Yao Guang and unlock her important Traces.
 Whimsy Wax |  Dreamweave Steel |  Lucid Awl |  Invasive Clot |
 The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards |  The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue |  The Fluffy Collector's Edition |  Vanquished Flow's Reticence |
 Tracks of Destiny |  Traveler's Guide |  Credit |
Yao Guang Ascension Materials Total
These are the materials needed to level Yao Guang from 1 to 80.
Whimsy Wax | Dreamweave Steel | Lucid Awl | Invasive Clot |
Traveler's Guide | Credit |
Yao Guang Trace Materials Total
These materials are used for Yao Guang's Basic ATK, Skill, Ultimate, Talent, Elation Skill, Bonus Abilities, and stat nodes.
The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards | The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue | The Fluffy Collector's Edition | Vanquished Flow's Reticence |
Whimsy Wax | Dreamweave Steel | Lucid Awl | Tracks of Destiny |
Credit | |||
When She Decided to See Light Cone Materials
If you also want to level Yao Guang's signature Light Cone, prepare these extra materials.
Whimsy Wax | The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards | The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue | Dreamweave Steel |
The Fluffy Collector's Edition | Lucid Awl | Credit |
How to Get Yao Guang Materials
Trailblazers, these are the main farming locations for Yao Guang's Ascension and Trace materials. Use this table as your quick farming route.
| Material Source | How to Get It |
 Invasive Clot | Invasive Clot can be obtained from Shape of Deepsheaf: Stagnant Shadow in Dragonbone City Styxia. You can also exchange other boss materials for Invasive Clot through the Synthesizer. |
 The Fluffy Storyboard Series | The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards, The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue, and The Fluffy Collector's Edition can mainly be farmed from Calyx Crimson: Bud of Elation in Planarcadia. These are Yao Guang's main Elation Trace and Light Cone materials, so farm them early if you plan to max her core skills. |
 Vanquished Flow's Reticence | Vanquished Flow's Reticence is obtained from Echo of War: Rusted Crypt of the Iron Carcass in Amphoreus' Memortis Shore Ruins of Time. Save your weekly attempts if you plan to max Yao Guang's core Traces and Bonus Abilities. |
Conclusion
That wraps up our Yao Guang guide, Trailblazers! Her kit may look unusual at first, but the core idea is simple: maintain her Zone, build Punchline, trigger Aha's extra turn, and let allies deal more Elation DMG through Great Boon.
For most players, focus on Ultimate, Skill, Elation Skill, and Talent first. Build enough SPD, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and Energy Regen to keep her rotation smooth, then place her in Elation teams or Skill Point-consuming DPS teams.
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FAQ
How much SPD does Yao Guang need?
Yao Guang should have at least 160 SPD to fully activate the second CRIT Rate tier of Diviner of Distant Reach. If you have her signature Light Cone, aiming closer to 200 SPD is also valuable because her Bonus Ability converts excess SPD into more Elation.
Should Yao Guang use HP%, DEF%, or ATK% Sphere?
HP% or DEF% Sphere is usually best for a safer support build. Elation DMG does not rely on Elemental DMG Boost in the usual way, so survivability is often more practical. ATK% can be used if you want a little more personal damage.
What Trace should I level first for Yao Guang?
Level her Ultimate, Skill, and Elation Skill first, then Talent. Basic ATK can be upgraded later because its main value is SP economy and 30 Energy regeneration.
Is Yao Guang's signature Light Cone worth pulling?
Yes, When She Decided to See is worth pulling if you want smoother gameplay. Its SPD, Energy Regen, and fixed Energy recovery help solve Yao Guang's 180 Energy Ultimate cycle, while also improving team CRIT support.
Is E1 Yao Guang a good stopping point?
Yes. E1 is her best early Eidolon stopping point for spenders. It doubles the fixed Punchline value of her Ultimate's extra Aha turn and lets ally Elation DMG ignore 20% DEF, which is a major boost for Elation teams.
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