Best Xiangli Yao Build Guide 2026
Complete build guide for the Electro Gauntlets Main DPS
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1. Character Overview
Xiangli Yao is a 5-star Electro Gauntlets Main DPS who delivers powerful melee Electro damage. His Thunder Strike mechanic allows him to chain lightning between enemies.
Why Build Xiangli Yao?
- Unique Thunder Strike mechanic: Sets Xiangli Yao apart with a distinctive playstyle that rewards mastery.
- Strong Electro damage: Consistent electro-element damage output for Electro teams.
- Versatile team builder: Fits into multiple team compositions as main dps.
- Scales well with investment: Performance improves significantly with proper build and Resonance Chains.
Role in Team
Primary main dps in Electro-focused teams. Xiangli Yao excels when paired with characters who can support her thunder strike mechanic and amplify her electro damage output. Her kit synergizes well with both quick-swap and sustained combat rotations.
2. Best Build
Weapons
Thunderclap
5-Star | Gauntlets
Abyssal Roar
Roar | Gauntlets
Gauntlets of Night
Night | Gauntlets
Echoes (Sonata Effects)
Void Thunder (5pc)
2-piece: Electro DMG +10%
5-piece: When hitting a target with Electro Frazzle, increase Crit Rate by 10% and grant 30% Electro DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.
Main Echo: Void (or Alternative Echo) — provides Electro DMG Bonus and ATK% buffs.
Substats Priority
| Priority | Stat | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRIT Rate | Essential |
| 2 | CRIT DMG | Essential |
| 3 | ATK% | High |
| 4 | Electro DMG Bonus | Medium |
| 5 | Energy Regen | Low-Medium |
Target Stats
- ATK: 2,200 - 2,500+
- Crit Rate: 60% - 70%
- Crit DMG: 250% - 280%
- Energy Regen: 110% - 120%
- Electro DMG Bonus: 40% - 60%
3. Skill Analysis
Resonance Liberation Priority: HIGHEST
Main burst.
Forte Circuit Priority: High
Thunder chains.
Resonance Skill Priority: High
Gap closer + DMG.
Normal Attack Priority: Medium
Core damage.
Intro Skill Priority: Low
Entry.
Skill Level Priority
Resonance Liberation > Forte Circuit > Resonance Skill > Normal Attack > Intro Skill
4. Team Compositions
Xiangli Yao excels in teams that can support her thunder strike mechanic and amplify her electro damage. She works best with characters who provide healing, buffs, or complementary elemental reactions.
F2P
Double Electro.
Mixed
Aero + Electro.
Rotation Tips
- Start with support/healer: Cast Resonance Skill to apply buffs, build Concerto Energy.
- Swap to sub-DPS: Apply elemental reactions and generate Concerto.
- Swap to Xiangli Yao (Intro): Apply Electro Frazzle and gain initial buffs.
- Build resources: Use Normal Attacks and Skills to build energy/buffs.
- Cast Liberation: Unleash burst damage at optimal timing.
- Maintain DPS: Continue attacking during buff windows.
- Swap out: Trigger Outro skill, switch to support to restart cycle.
Tip: Always time your Liberation with full buffs for maximum damage output. Maintain Electro Frazzle on enemies for consistent damage.
5. Resonance Chain (Sequence Nodes)
Worth Pulling?
S1 and S2 provide the biggest power spikes. S6 is powerful but luxury. S0 Xiangli Yao is already a solid character. S2 is the sweet spot for most players. S3 and S5 provide massive damage spikes. S6 is whale territory but transforms Xiangli Yao into the highest tier character.
6. Upgrade Materials
Materials needed to ascend Xiangli Yao to 6✦ and level all main skills to 10:
Ascension Materials (0✦ → 6✦)
Skill Materials (All Main Skills to 10)
Total Shell Credits Needed
~800,000 Shell Credits total for full ascension + all skills. Start saving early!
7. Frequently Asked Questions
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Disclaimer: Build recommendations are based on official game data and community testing as of Version 2.0. Game updates may change character balance, echo sets, and optimal builds. Always verify in-game before investing rare resources. Last updated: June 2026.