Yelan

Genshin Impact

Yelan

A mysterious person who claims to work for the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but is a "non-entity" on the Ministry of Civil Affairs' list.

5-Star CRIT Rate Hydro Bow Liyue Harbor

Yelan - Description

Character Details
Liyue's Ministry of Civil Affairs is an organization marked by transparency — from ordinary staff members of the Eight Trades to prominent officials of Yujing Terrace, every employee has their basic information documented in the Ministry's lists.
Yelan, despite claiming to work for the Ministry, is the sole exception. Most of her colleagues have never heard of her, nor is her name anywhere to be found on any rosters.
This does say something about her character — elusive, enigmatic, and erratic.
She is a ghost who walks in the middle of many crises under various names. But before the storms can come to an end, she has already disappeared without a trace.
Sometimes, she will pick a side in some conflict to offer her help, but those who receive her aid would be fools to celebrate prematurely, for they soon find that the same help has been extended to their opponents.
Having stepped into her trap, many have vowed to take revenge, yet none are able to tell what she is planning, let alone know where she stands.
Many believe that she is a spy who works for some mysterious organization, and that her forte is stirring things up in the dark, which she then relies on to attain what she wants.
Some even go as far as saying that she is a frenetic follower of disorder who neither serves any organization nor holds any meaningful purposes.
Even if she does, all she wants is to add fuel to the already spreading flame and drag everyone down into a world of madness created by her.
With so many theories and guesses circulating, she has become a mystery. As for the truth, you could only hope to get an answer from Yelan herself.
But unfortunately, this is no easy task either — for it is always she who finds you when she wishes to, not the other way around.
Character Story 1
Pharmacies in Liyue Harbor occasionally receive curious patients.
On some days, it might be a Sumeru mercenary, on other days, a Fontaine adventurer, and there might even be some Mondstadt fisher who accidentally fell into water and bumped her head against a rock...
These people are of different ages, statuses, and origins, but there is something equally peculiar to them, that is, they all share a slight addiction to pain.
They like the stinging sensation when pharmacists apply herbal remedies to their wounds and enjoy the dull pain caused by pressure on their bruises.
They even seem to care little if anesthetic is used or not when they are put through painful therapies.
Surprised by their extraordinary endurance, novice pharmacists are sufficiently distracted, such that they fail to notice that all their patients are actually the same person.
They are, all of them, Yelan in disguise. A master in this art, she always manages to avoid attention.
As for the wounds on her person, these are the inevitable result of her constant exposure to danger from mission to mission.
Despite the curious job, Yelan herself is not very curious about the world.
She eats, sleeps, and lives just like everyone else, but few things can really pique her interest.
She is well-read, but she is no avid reader. She always knows what to say to achieve the best result, yet she takes no pleasure in playing mind games.
She travels far and roams the lands, yet the traveling and roaming are bland to her.
In Yelan's eyes, these things are not hobbies, but a means to an end.
She even prefers to roll the dice to decide how she will pass the time.
Just as someone who is so used to spicy food might lose the ability to enjoy ordinary dishes, Yelan finds that only spicy cuisine can bring her satisfaction.
"Blandness is synonymous with blindness, while thrills afford clarity."
Acting upon said philosophy, she chooses an acute style of life, venturing into many places while hiding in the shadows.
She dances with danger, secrets, and a strong sense of achievement — these are the vivid proof of her existence.
Character Story 2
Shorn of her masks, Yelan is a special intelligence officer who reports directly to the Tianquan Ningguang.
The title itself is not entirely accurate, for it only covers the scope of her work but not her relationship with the Tianquan.
Deep in her heart, Yelan does not think of herself as anyone's subordinate. The way she sees it, she is not so much working for Ningguang as making good on her end of the deal, or rather... she is honoring a certain pact.
She plucks the fruits of intelligence from the tree of danger for Ningguang, and in return, all she asks for is danger itself and the sense of achievement.
None know when their collaboration began.
The only thing certain is that Yelan has long made her presence felt in lands outside Liyue.
From other nations in Teyvat to even the perilous Abyss...
Every secret and perilous demesne shall become a garden where orchids bloom.
Stealthily she roams the night, stars shining upon her in the skies.
Character Story 3
Yelan spends much of her time patrolling and roaming The Chasm, where she often stares into the darkness deep below.
Her family's history dates far back into an ancient age, and her ancestors once fought in The Chasm against a great cataclysm.
Wanton death was dealt during that battle, and even a yaksha met their end there. Only a few survived the grueling bloodshed.
One of her ancestors died, while the other went insane, constituting a huge blow to her family.
Yelan has always wanted to find out what happened back then. Despite her better judgment, she can't help feeling attracted to The Chasm.
It almost feels like something that runs in her blood — something inexplicably ominous — has been summoning her to The Chasm.
Perhaps she will plunge into that darkness one day, and the ill fate that once befell her ancestors shall find her too.
The ominous calling that runs in the family shuts down her fear and turns on her craving for danger. This may be the reason for the peculiarities in her character, Yelan presumed.
She had never doubted it until she came of age, until the seal on The Chasm was lifted.
With the help of her companions, she unveiled the hidden past of her ancestors.
That moment marked a new chapter in her life:
In the past, she was a wild beast driven by pure instinct. Drawn to danger, she walked into darkness.
From that moment on, she has found the true meaning of her instinct.
That which hides inside her, that constant calling, is not only a source of worry but also a light of guidance.
It is the blood of heroes which has been howling for 500 years.
She has no fear, for the courage within her makes her strong. She craves danger, for the heir of heroes is meant for a great adventure.
Some day, she will embark on the path her ancestors once took.
She is the descendant of heroes, and she shall become the hero for many who will come after her.
Character Story 4
The Ministry of Civil Affairs has a Special Attention List.
The list isn't long, but everyone on it is truly extraordinary:
For instance, the unbound and forthright leader of the armed fleet and the capable outland traveler with a broad range of skills.
The list even includes some reclusive adepti in Liyue whose names still bear great weight today...
These people could easily bring storms upon Liyue, their intentions notwithstanding.
As such, the Ministry of Civil Affairs, ever on guard against risk, still watches them closely.
On top of that, there is also a more classified Secret Intelligence List.
Those on it are the real threats to Liyue.
So who are they exactly?
The Fatui Harbingers? Figures from the Abyss Order?
Or perhaps, are even the names of gods listed there?
Other than the Qixing, Yelan is likely to be the only one who can answer these questions, for she is the very person who compiled the two lists.
The results of such work please her greatly, and day after day, she perfects the lists, as crows embellishing their nests with shining trinkets.
That said, while both are equally obsessed with collecting, Yelan must sweat and even bleed to secure what she is after, while crows need only flap their wings to achieve their aim.
Fortunately, this does not bother her at all, for she believes that the intelligence is worth whatever cost she is going to pay.
One day, the information will come in handy — Liyue will never plunge into disaster without any clue of the danger like it once did 500 years ago.
She will see to it that Liyue is not caught unprepared.
Character Story 5
Don't play dice at Yanshang Teahouse.
If you can't help yourself, play with someone you know.
If a lady whom you've never seen before invites you to a game, just ignore her.
Heed this earnest advice from veteran gamblers.
Do not try your luck with that terrifying woman unless you want to have a gloomy day.
The invincible lady of Yanshang Teahouse is none other than Yelan herself, and one of her guises is that of the owner of this teahouse.
A while ago when she came back from abroad, Liyue had just weathered the Osial crisis, and the Fatui who had occupied Yanshang Teahouse were now largely out of the game.
Yelan seized the opportunity to take it over, turning the teahouse into a secret base.
On the one hand, with people from all walks of life to be found here, the teahouse serves as an ideal source of intel. On the other hand, as Yelan has no issue with occasionally giving herself a break, she will pretend to be a regular customer, drinking some tea and playing a few rounds of some game.
Every round of finger-guessing is a tiny adventure, and every roll of dice sends sporadic thrills down her spine. Even the smallest challenge is something she can never get enough of.
As an intelligence operative, Yelan takes pride in her skills — she is confident that she can read her opponents' eyes and roll the dice such that they fall outside the rules but well within her designs.
If there is a draw, that could only mean one thing: Her opponents are cheating too.
Don't try to reason with her. The very concept of "reasoning" is simply foreign to the Yanshang Teahouse, nor does it exist in Yelan's vocabulary.
Be good and choose between the pain of losing and the disgrace of cheating.
You want to have neither, huh? Then why don't you turn the clock back to the very beginning?
Don't play dice at Yanshang Teahouse!
The Fascinating Bracelet and the Whitesilk Mantle
Throughout Yelan's intelligence career so far, there has been one memorable operation that fuses both failure and success together.
One could say that it was a failure because she lost a family heirloom named the "Fascinating Bracelet" during that operation.
The inside of the jade bracelet is engraved with a spell passed through her line that turns the heirloom into a simple communication device. However, the spell requires a pair of such vessels to work. Now that only one bracelet is left, it is no more than a mere accessory.
However, the operation also proved a success for Yelan because her enemy did not get the upper hand, either. And this enemy of hers was no ordinary character — it was none other than "Regrator," Ninth of the Fatui Harbingers.
Yelan infiltrated a secret trade route that was run by Regrator behind the scenes, intercepting the goods and picking the most precious one of them as compensation for her bracelet.
Now, there once existed a strange mystical beast in times of old. A robe made from its fur would be worth a fortune, and due to its rarity, such a robe is exceptionally hard to procure.
In fact, the beast is so powerful that although it died centuries ago, its body remains intact today, and its fur still emits a mysterious fragrance.
Regrator had intended it as an offer to the Tsaritsa, yet Yelan unexpectedly intercepted it.
Not only that, she also rejected the style that Snezhnayans had chosen for their Tsaritsa — she yanked the fur off, combined it with Liyue's Ramie yarn, and made a rather fashionable sleeved mantle for herself.
This series of happenings could be seen as significant or insignificant — depending on one's perspective. Ultimately, it all boils down to three words: gains and losses.
The cycle of gaining and losing is a rather accurate summary of Yelan's life.
None of that really bothers her though. Instead, she takes immense pleasure from it.
Vision
Yelan wasn't always on her own. Many years ago, she once had a team who watched each others' backs.
There were a small group of people who for various reasons chose to tread a path in the dark with her.
But back then, Yelan had not yet realized that her clever tricks and ingenious traps, the skills that she took pride in, could not solve everything for her.
Enemies with a strong sense of self-control would not bite her bait, opponents with cunning and calculating minds would not fall for her schemes, and those with overwhelming power would simply strong-arm their way out of her traps.
Therefore, Yelan and her team paid the price — one by one, they perished along the way, though they had long foreseen and prepared themselves for such a fate...
Still, after a mission to investigate the Abyss, Yelan eventually found herself left alone. For the first time in her life, she stopped, for a long, long time.
This state of affairs persisted until one day, when Ningguang visited her in her wood hut personally.
"You haven't been back to Liyue Harbor for a while. Something must've happened. I can understand if you want to quit."
Ningguang stood outside the door, with a serious look on her face but her voice still casual and relaxed.
"But it's alright. I work with those I trust, and I trust those I work with. I'm willing to believe that you're here trying to find a way out. All postures, aggressive or defensive, are all means to an end, anyway."
There was no response, but only a suffocating silence. A long time passed before Ningguang finally heard an answer from behind her:
"We both made a mistake: We shouldn't have involved ordinary folk in what we do."
"Ordinary folk?"
Even as Ningguang was formulating thoughts, a flash of blue shot towards her, stopping as it passed her by.
In a display of great control from the archer, the arrow quickly shattered into pearls of water and broke into glistening shards of light before touching the ground.
Ningguang turned around and saw Yelan walking up, a bow in hand, blood dripping down from her fingertips.
One could only imagine the days and nights of grueling training in archery Yelan had gone through for all her fingers to bleed.
Knowing Yelan well, Ningguang also understood that she must have been through an uncommonly tough situation. Only that could explain Yelan's uncommon determination to lock herself up for this grueling re-training.
Yelan aimed at the mountain in the distance, a gesture that was also an answer to Ningguang.
She released the arrow. Like lightning it shot into the skies, piercing through clouds with might that could shatter the dome of heaven itself. As if responding to the call of an unknown power, waters in the mountains growled and howled, then swirled their way upward in the form of countless arrows.
When they met halfway in the sky, they exploded into a curtain of water, bringing down a squalling shower like those that adorned summer nights.
As the sky cleared, there was no rainbow, no butterflies to be seen, only a faint pillar of light that fell into Yelan's palm.
According to Ningguang, the Vision carries a message: "From today onward, leave all matters to the extraordinary Yelan."
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Language Official Name
English Yelan
Deutsch Yelan
Español Yelan
Français Yelan
日本語 夜蘭
한국어 야란

Attributes

Name Yelan
Birthday 4/20
Constellation Umbrabilis Orchis
Title Valley Orchid
Vision Hydro
Affiliation Yanshang Teahouse
Chinese VA 徐慧
English VA Laura Post
Japanese VA 遠藤綾
Korean VA Min Ah
Special Dish
Dew-Dipped Shrimp
Dew-Dipped Shrimp
Version Released

2.7

Ascend

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP - 1125 -
Base ATK - 19
Base DEF - 43
CRIT Rate Bonus - 0.0%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 2918 3883
Mora 20000
Mora
Varunada Lazurite Sliver 1
Varunada Lazurite Sliver
Starconch 3
Starconch
Recruit's Insignia 3
Recruit's Insignia
Base ATK 49 66
Base DEF 111 147
CRIT Rate Bonus 0.0% 0.0%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 5810 6495
Mora 40000
Mora
Varunada Lazurite Fragment 3
Varunada Lazurite Fragment
Runic Fang 2
Runic Fang
Starconch 10
Starconch
Recruit's Insignia 15
Recruit's Insignia
Base ATK 98 110
Base DEF 220 246
CRIT Rate Bonus 0.0% 4.8%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 7472 8386
Mora 60000
Mora
Varunada Lazurite Fragment 6
Varunada Lazurite Fragment
Runic Fang 4
Runic Fang
Starconch 20
Starconch
Sergeant's Insignia 12
Sergeant's Insignia
Base ATK 126 142
Base DEF 283 318
CRIT Rate Bonus 4.8% 9.6%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 9374 10059
Mora 80000
Mora
Varunada Lazurite Chunk 3
Varunada Lazurite Chunk
Runic Fang 8
Runic Fang
Starconch 30
Starconch
Sergeant's Insignia 18
Sergeant's Insignia
Base ATK 158 170
Base DEF 355 381
CRIT Rate Bonus 9.6% 9.6%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 11056 11741
Mora 100000
Mora
Varunada Lazurite Chunk 6
Varunada Lazurite Chunk
Runic Fang 12
Runic Fang
Starconch 45
Starconch
Lieutenant's Insignia 12
Lieutenant's Insignia
Base ATK 187 198
Base DEF 419 445
CRIT Rate Bonus 9.6% 14.4%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 12749 13434
Mora 120000
Mora
Varunada Lazurite Gemstone 6
Varunada Lazurite Gemstone
Runic Fang 20
Runic Fang
Starconch 60
Starconch
Lieutenant's Insignia 24
Lieutenant's Insignia
Base ATK 215 227
Base DEF 483 509
CRIT Rate Bonus 14.4% 19.2%

Before Ascension After Ascension Ascension Materials
Base HP 14450 - -
Base ATK 244 -
Base DEF 548 -
CRIT Rate Bonus 19.2% -

Gallery

Yelan Avatar

Original Outfit - The Waning Point

Yelan's outfit. It has lurked alongside its wearer in the shadows over many a year, to the point where the outfit almost has a mysterious temper of its own, like an orchid blooming at midnight.

Original Outfit - The Waning Point

Yelan's outfit. It has lurked alongside its wearer in the shadows over many a year, to the point where the outfit almost has a mysterious temper of its own, like an orchid blooming at midnight.

Yelan Idle Animation 1

Original Outfit - The Waning Point

Original Outfit - The Waning Point

Yelan Idle Animation 2

Original Outfit - The Waning Point

Original Outfit - The Waning Point

Yelan Constellation

Umbrabilis Orchis

Umbrabilis Orchis

Yelan card
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Talents

Yelan Normal Attack: Stealthy Bowshot

Normal Attack: Stealthy Bowshot

Normal Attack
Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack
Perform a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.
While aiming, flowing water will accumulate on the arrowhead. A fully charged torrential arrow will deal Hydro DMG.

Breakthrough
Yelan will enter a "Breakthrough" state after spending 5s out of combat, which will cause her next Charged Aimed Shot to have 80% decreased charge time, and once charged, she can fire a "Breakthrough Barb" that will deal AoE Hydro DMG based on Yelan's Max HP.

Plunging Attack
Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

Level Lv.1 Lv.2 Lv.3 Lv.4 Lv.5 Lv.6 Lv.7 Lv.8 Lv.9 Lv.10 Lv.11
1-Hit DMG 40.7% 44.0% 47.3% 52.0% 55.3% 59.1% 64.3% 69.5% 74.7% 80.4% 86.1%
2-Hit DMG 39.0% 42.2% 45.4% 49.9% 53.1% 56.8% 61.7% 66.7% 71.7% 77.2% 82.6%
3-Hit DMG 51.6% 55.8% 60.0% 66.0% 70.2% 75.0% 81.6% 88.2% 94.8% 102.0% 109.2%
4-Hit DMG 32.5%+32.5% 35.2%+35.2% 37.8%+37.8% 41.6%+41.6% 44.2%+44.2% 47.3%+47.3% 51.4%+51.4% 55.6%+55.6% 59.7%+59.7% 64.3%+64.3% 68.8%+68.8%
Aimed Shot 43.9% 47.4% 51.0% 56.1% 59.7% 63.7% 69.4% 75.0% 80.6% 86.7% 92.8%
Fully-Charged Aimed Shot 124% 133% 143% 155% 164% 174% 186% 198% 211% 223% 236%
Breakthrough Barb DMG 11.58% Max HP 12.44% Max HP 13.31% Max HP 14.47% Max HP 15.34% Max HP 16.21% Max HP 17.36% Max HP 18.52% Max HP 19.68% Max HP 20.84% Max HP 21.99% Max HP
Plunge DMG 56.8% 61.5% 66.1% 72.7% 77.3% 82.6% 89.9% 97.1% 104.4% 112.3% 120.3%
Low/High Plunge DMG 114%/142% 123%/154% 132%/165% 145%/182% 155%/193% 165%/206% 180%/224% 194%/243% 209%/261% 225%/281% 241%/300%
Talent Level-Up Material -
Mora 12500
Mora
Teachings of Prosperity 3
Teachings of Prosperity
Recruit's Insignia 6
Recruit's Insignia
Mora 17500
Mora
Guide to Prosperity 2
Guide to Prosperity
Sergeant's Insignia 3
Sergeant's Insignia
Mora 25000
Mora
Guide to Prosperity 4
Guide to Prosperity
Sergeant's Insignia 4
Sergeant's Insignia
Mora 30000
Mora
Guide to Prosperity 6
Guide to Prosperity
Sergeant's Insignia 6
Sergeant's Insignia
Mora 37500
Mora
Guide to Prosperity 9
Guide to Prosperity
Sergeant's Insignia 9
Sergeant's Insignia
Mora 120000
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity 4
Philosophies of Prosperity
Lieutenant's Insignia 4
Lieutenant's Insignia
Gilded Scale 1
Gilded Scale
Mora 260000
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity 6
Philosophies of Prosperity
Lieutenant's Insignia 6
Lieutenant's Insignia
Gilded Scale 1
Gilded Scale
Mora 450000
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity 12
Philosophies of Prosperity
Lieutenant's Insignia 9
Lieutenant's Insignia
Gilded Scale 2
Gilded Scale
Mora 700000
Mora
Philosophies of Prosperity 16
Philosophies of Prosperity
Lieutenant's Insignia 12
Lieutenant's Insignia
Gilded Scale 2
Gilded Scale
Crown of Insight 1
Crown of Insight
Yelan Lingering Lifeline

Lingering Lifeline

Fires off a Lifeline that allows her to move rapidly, entangling and marking opponents along its path.
When this rapid movement ends, the Lifeline will explode, dealing Hydro DMG to the marked opponents based on Yelan's Max HP.

Tap
Moves a certain distance forward swiftly.

Hold
Engages in continuous, swift movement, during which Yelan's resistance to interruption is increased.
During this time, Yelan can control this rapid movement and end it by using this Skill again.

Additionally, each opponent marked by the Lifeline when it explodes grants Yelan a 34% chance to reset her Breakthrough state.

Not until she begins to tug on the strings do evildoers, crooks, and scheming villains alike know that there is no escape.

Level Lv.1 Lv.2 Lv.3 Lv.4 Lv.5 Lv.6 Lv.7 Lv.8 Lv.9 Lv.10 Lv.11 Lv.12 Lv.13
Skill DMG 22.6% Max HP 24.3% Max HP 26.0% Max HP 28.3% Max HP 30.0% Max HP 31.7% Max HP 33.9% Max HP 36.2% Max HP 38.4% Max HP 40.7% Max HP 43.0% Max HP 45.2% Max HP 48.1% Max HP
Max Duration (Hold) 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s 3.0s
CD 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s
Talent Level-Up Material
Yelan Depth-Clarion Dice

Depth-Clarion Dice

Deals AoE Hydro DMG and creates an "Exquisite Throw," which aids her in battle.

Exquisite Throw
Follows the character around and will initiate a coordinated attack under the following circumstances, dealing Hydro DMG based on Yelan's Max HP:
· Can occur once every second when your active character uses a Normal Attack.
· Will occur each time Yelan's Lifeline explodes and hits opponents.

"A gambling addiction is going to do you no good. I mean, let me just do the math for you as the dealer. What do you think your odds of beating me are, when I have seven dice and you, only one?"

Level Lv.1 Lv.2 Lv.3 Lv.4 Lv.5 Lv.6 Lv.7 Lv.8 Lv.9 Lv.10 Lv.11 Lv.12 Lv.13
Skill DMG 7.31% Max HP 7.86% Max HP 8.40% Max HP 9.14% Max HP 9.68% Max HP 10.23% Max HP 10.96% Max HP 11.69% Max HP 12.42% Max HP 13.15% Max HP 13.89% Max HP 14.62% Max HP 15.53% Max HP
Exquisite Throw DMG 4.87% Max HP ×3 5.24% Max HP ×3 5.60% Max HP ×3 6.09% Max HP ×3 6.46% Max HP ×3 6.82% Max HP ×3 7.31% Max HP ×3 7.80% Max HP ×3 8.28% Max HP ×3 8.77% Max HP ×3 9.26% Max HP ×3 9.74% Max HP ×3 10.35% Max HP ×3
Duration 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s 15.0s
CD 18.0s 18.0s 18.0s 18.0s 18.0s 18.0s 18.0s 18.0s 18.0s 18.0s 18.0s 18.0s 18.0s
Energy Cost 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
Talent Level-Up Material

Turn Control

When the party has 1/2/3/4 Elemental Types, Yelan's Max HP is increased by 6%/12%/18%/30%.

Talent Level-Up Material

Adapt With Ease

So long as an Exquisite Throw is in play, your own active character deals 1% more DMG. This increases by a further 3.5% DMG every second. The maximum increase to DMG dealt is 50%.
The pre-existing effect will be dispelled if Depth-Clarion Dice is recast during its duration.

Talent Level-Up Material

Necessary Calculation

Gains 25% more rewards when dispatched on a Liyue Expedition for 20 hours.

Talent Level-Up Material

Constellation

Enter the Plotters

Lingering Lifeline gains 1 additional charge.

Taking All Comers

When Exquisite Throw conducts a coordinated attack, it will fire an additional water arrow that will deal 14% of Yelan's Max HP as Hydro DMG.
This effect can trigger once every 1.8s.

Beware the Trickster's Dice

Increases the Level of Depth-Clarion Dice by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Bait-and-Switch

Increases all party members' Max HP by 10% for 25s for every opponent marked by Lifeline when the Lifeline explodes. A maximum increase of 40% Max HP can be attained in this manner.

Dealer's Sleight

Increases the Level of Lingering Lifeline by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Winner Takes All

After using Depth-Clarion Dice, Yelan will enter the Mastermind state.
In this state, all of Yelan's Normal Attacks will be special Breakthrough Barbs. These Breakthrough Barbs will have similar abilities to normal ones and the DMG dealt will be considered Charged Attack DMG, dealing 156% of a normal Breakthrough Barb's DMG.

The Mastermind state lasts 20s and will be cleared after Yelan fires 5 arrows.

Weapon and Artifact Recommendations

Talent Overview

  • Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst both scale off of HP

  • Elemental Burst deals Hydro DMG with every Normal Attack every 1s, even when Yelan is off-field

  • Breakthrough State decreases Yelan's Charged Attack time and deals AoE Hydro DMG

Weapon Recommendations

3-Star Weapon(s)

Slingshot
Slingshot

Slingshot

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: CRIT Rate

  • Passive: Increases DMG if Normal/Charged ATK hits enemy within 0.3s of firing

Note(s):

  • Has higher CRIT Rate than any 4-star bow

Source(s):

  • Available from all Banners

  • NPC Reward

Recurve Bow
Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: HP

  • Passive: Defeating an opponent restores HP

Note(s):

  • The only bow with HP as its secondary stat

  • Useful for Yelan since her Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst both scale off HP

  • Low base ATK on 3 star weapon will not affect Yelan's Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst

Source(s):

  • Reward from some Liyue chests of exquisite or higher quality

  • Reward from completing Archon Quest Prologue: Act I - The Outlander Who Caught the Wind

  • NPC Reward

4-Star Weapon(s)

Favonius Warbow
Favonius Warbow

Favonius Warbow

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: Energy Recharge

  • Passive: CRIT hits can generate Energy Particles

Note(s):

  • Yelan must have sufficient CRIT to utilize the passive. Fortunately, Yelan's ascension stat is CRIT Rate.

Source(s):

  • Available from all Banners

  • Reward from completing Archon Quest Prologue: Act III - Song of the Dragon and Freedom

Fading Twilight
Fading Twilight

Fading Twilight

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: Energy Recharge

  • Passive: Increases DMG dealt and can be triggered even when the character is not on the field

Note(s):

  • Works with Yelan's Elemental Burst to deal DMG even when she is not on the field

Source(s):

  • Reward from Perilous Trail Event (Only available in Version 2.7)

Sacrificial Bow
Sacrificial Bow

Sacrificial Bow

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: Energy Recharge

  • Passive: After dealing DMG with an Elemental Skill, has the chance to end Skill's CD

Note(s):

  • Passive can be used to further restore Yelan's Energy, but she must be on-field long enough to catch the particles

Source(s):

  • Available from all Banners

5-Star Weapon(s)

Aqua Simulacra
Aqua Simulacra

Aqua Simulacra

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: CRIT DMG

  • Passive: Increases HP and DMG dealt by wielder even if the character is off field

Note(s):

  • Yelan's signature weapon

  • Increase in CRIT DMG synergizes with Yelan's ascension stat of CRIT Rate

  • Increase in HP from passive boosts Yelan's Elemental Skill/Burst

Source(s):

  • Limited Weapon Banner

Elegy for the End
Elegy for the End

Elegy for the End

Effects:

  • Secondary Stat: Energy Recharge

  • Passive: Increases wielder's EM and grants a Sigil of Rememberance when an Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst hits an opponent. When 4 Sigils of Rememberance are obtained, EM is further increased and ATK is also increased.

Note(s):

  • Yelan's burst can trigger Elegy's passive

  • Passive can further enhance Yelan's hydro reactions

Source(s):

  • Limited Weapon Banner

Artifact Recommendations

Artifact Stats

HP

Hydro DMG

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

4-Piece Set(s)

Emblem of Severed Fate
Emblem of Severed Fate

Emblem of Severed Fate

Set Bonus:

  • 2-Piece Set: Energy Recharge +20%

  • 4-Piece Set: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge

Note(s):

  • Optimizes Yelan's Elemental Burst

Noblesse Oblige
Noblesse Oblige

Noblesse Oblige

Set Bonus:

  • 2-Piece Set: Elemental Burst DMG +20%

  • 4-Piece Set: Increases ATK of all party members by 20% for 12s after casting Elemental Burst

Note(s):

  • 4-piece bonus is best utilized by using Yelan's burst and then switching to another character that benefits from an ATK boost. Yelan herself scales off HP, so an ATK increase is not as beneficial to her.

2-Piece / 2-Piece Set(s)

Tenacity of the Millelith
Tenacity of the Millelith
Emblem of Severed Fate
Emblem of Severed Fate
Noblesse Oblige
Noblesse Oblige
Heart of Depth
Heart of Depth

Tenacity of the Millelith/Emblem of Severed Fate/Noblesse Oblige/Heart of Depth

Set Bonus:

  • Tenacity of the Millelith 2-Piece Set: HP +20%

  • Emblem of Severed Fate 2-Piece Set: Elemental Recharge +20%

  • Noblesse Oblige 2-Piece Set: Elemental Burst DMG +20%

  • Heart of Depth 2-Piece Set: Hydro DMG +15%

Note(s):

  • Use any of the above 2-piece/2-piece combinations to maximize Yelan's HP, Hydro DMG, Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG

Lore

Character Introduction

A mysterious person who claims to work for the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but is a "non-entity" on the Ministry of Civil Affairs' list.
Elusive, enigmatic, erratic - all of these are Yelan's hallmarks.

Character Relationships

Ningguang
Ningguang

Summary

Although Yelan works for Ningguang, their relationship is more like coworkers working towards the same goal rather than that of employer and subordinate.

Voice-Overs

Yelan:

I got to know Ningguang a long time ago, before she was a Qixing, and we worked together for a while. Maybe I'm partly to thank for the fact that she became a Qixing so quickly. Hehe, who can say? Anyway, she was the one who recommended this job to me. It was a good choice, I'm very well-suited to it.

Ningguang is good to work with. But I have to be mindful of our identities when I'm out in public. When I meet a Qixing as an employee of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, they're "Sir" or "Lady" to me.

Ningguang:

She's a very interesting character. I can say with the utmost confidence that she is someone I trust unreservedly. She handles herself impeccably, which means she stays beyond reproach. Hehe, since you both have high intelligence in common, hopefully you will get along very well.

Ganyu
Ganyu

Summary

Yelan and Ganyu have very different work styles, but they seem to respect each other's methods.

Voice-Overs

Yelan:

Ah, the secretary... I could never work non-stop like she does, certainly not at that level of efficiency. I guess being half-adeptus must have its perks. Imagine not needing sleep to regain your energy levels...

Ganyu:

Even though Ms. Yelan is absent from work for the majority of the year, I'm sure Lady Ningguang must have her reasons for making exceptions for her. Of course, it wouldn't be my place to ask, so I don't know the details of their arrangement. I remember seeing her one day on my way back to Yuehai Pavilion, she was having breakfast with a group of people — they were all talking and laughing, eating, drinking tea... I must admit, I found myself feeling a little envious in that moment.

Keqing
Keqing

Summary

Yelan and Keqing have opposing work styles, but they seem to work well together.

Voice-Overs

Yelan:

I don't really like people who cram their schedules full, because it doesn't leave any room for negotiation. If something happens that they didn't anticipate, it throws their plans into oblivion, impacting not just themselves but their coworkers, too. But the Yuheng is different. She works in a very methodical way. I always enjoy working with her.

Keqing:

Ms. Yelan's ancestors used to serve the Qixing. My grandfather and her family have had academic collaborations in the past. All in all, she's reliable, efficient, and provides important intel to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. I can't say for sure how Ms. Yelan actually gets her intel, however...

Yanfei
Yanfei

Summary

Yelan and Yanfei have a good working relationship, and they can rely on each other for information.

Voice-Overs

Yelan:

I like Yanfei a lot. And I'm not talking about our friendship — as a high-profile legal consultant, important intel in Liyue Harbor is constantly flowing in her direction. Whenever I help her out, I always get some invaluable leads in return. I gotta say though, sometimes I think she respects me a little too much.

Yanfei:

Yelan is an employee of the Ministry of Civil Affairs — she once helped me crack a tough accounting fraud case. I treated her to dinner afterward. The only thing is... I feel like she's able to read my mind at any given moment when talking to her... Yes, in the future, I need to make absolutely sure I don't get on the wrong side of her.

Xiao
Xiao

Summary

Yelan and Xiao both think highly each of the other's skills.

Voice-Overs

Yelan:

Yaksha. Apparently, the only time that our ancestor would gain some temporary relief from his insanity was when passing by the Wangshu Inn. It must have been the comforting effect of his presence that wards off evil spirits. That said, if I ever have the honor of fighting side by side with the Conqueror of Demons, I will focus only on the mission. I cannot let myself be distracted by concerns about his status.

Xiao:

I've heard that she once investigated The Chasm, following the trail of the Millelith. If she can investigate mysteries like that on her own, she must be someone of rare skill.

Xiangling
Xiangling

Summary

Yelan enjoys Xiangling have bonded over their fondness for spicy foods.

Voice-Overs

Yelan:

Ah, Xiangling, the lovely little chef. Her ingredients are always top quality, easily as good as Liuli Pavilion and Xinyue Kiosk. Sometimes I go to her for dried Jueyun Chilis... She doesn't seem to understand why I eat them in the way that I do, and I don't feel like trying to explain it to her, either. It's just a family tradition.

Xiangling:

Yelan? Of course, I remember her! When I first met her, I was certain she'd be the kind of gal who'd prefer lighter dishes... turned out that she can handle the most spice out of all my customers! Apparently, my dishes weren't spicy enough for her, because she started taking bites of raw Jueyun Chilis! Truly amazing.

Xingqiu
Xingqiu

Summary

Yelan comes into contact with Xingqiu and his family through her work.

Voice-Overs

Yelan:

Of course I remember him — the young master of the Feiyun Commerce Guild. I have dealings with his family all the time. Who knows... maybe one day, he'll be outsmarting everyone around him, too.

Xingqiu:

Have you heard the expression "same person, different face"? Ms. Yelan gives me precisely this feeling. When she came to visit my family, my father and brother treated her with respect, and she was pleasant and polite in return. She seemed like a kind and mature young lady to me. But when I saw her elsewhere, she gave a completely different impression.

Tartaglia
Tartaglia

Summary

Yelan used Targalia's intel on the previous Yanshang Teahouse owner to take over the Teahouse for herself.

Voice-Overs

Yelan:

The Fatui harbinger? He helped me out once — unwittingly. I was planning a deep-reaching investigation into the former owner of the Yanshang Teahouse, but our harbinger friend got to him first. He showed up demanding payment of his debt, and also exposed his accounting fraud, which got him thrown in jail. That made it very easy for me to take over Yanshang Teahouse myself, and it's proven to be a very useful base.

Chongyun
Chongyun

Summary

Chongyun has only encountered Yelan once and does not know much about her.

Voice-Overs

Chongyun:

I met her once, back when I'd just become an exorcist. I'd taken a commission to perform an exorcism in someone's home, and was just leaving at the end when I ran into her. She wrote my name down in a booklet — I guess she just wanted to confirm I wasn't doing anything suspicious... Anyway, it was just that one time, I never saw her again after that.

Now that I think about it, it's probably because the sight of me meditating motionless must be pretty boring to watch. Not exactly suspicious.

Story Quests

The Umbrabilis Orchis Chapte Act I: Calculated Gambit

The Traveler joins Yelan in evaluating the candidates to succeed Uncle Tian's role as the Tianshu. However, along the way, the Traveler and Yelan uncover a discover a hidden plot to sabotage the Liyue Qixing.

Archon Quests

Interlude Chapter Act II: Perilous Trail

The Chasm, which had been sealed off for a long time, is now gradually reopening. The once-abandoned place now sees visitors again.

However, there seem to be other secrets hidden beneath this mysterious area that has existed since ancient times.

For various reasons, people come here in search of answers, as they venture step by step, deep into The Chasm...

Characters:

Yanfei
Yanfei
Kuki Shinobu
Kuki Shinobu
Arataki Itto
Arataki Itto
Xiao
Xiao

World Quests

The Chasm Delvers

The Traveler explores the Chasm with Zhiqiong. In a moment of danger, Yelan secretly aids the Traveler without revealing her identity.

Events

The Exquisite Night Chimes

Version 3.4

When the Traveler is hunting down Dvorak Dvorak 's mysterious tune, a strange sound is heard near the cost. Surprisingly, the Traveler finds Yelan nearby investigating a robbery. After some quick detective work, the Traveler and Yelan track down the thief. The thief reveals the strange sound was a horn and not the tune Dvorak was seeking.