Tier S Electro Main DPS · Gauntlets

Xiangli Yao Best Weapon & Artifacts for 2026

Best Weapon for Xiangli Yao in 2026

Verity's Handle (signature Gauntlets) is the best-in-slot weapon for Xiangli Yao. This weapon maximizes their damage output by synergizing with Electro damage and their kit mechanics. It provides the optimal stat balance — whether that is ER for burst uptime, CRIT for raw damage, or EM for reaction teams.

F2P Weapon Option

Any 5★ Gauntlet (standard / limited) is a strong alternative that performs well without spending primogems on the weapon banner. It provides competitive damage especially at refinement 5. For budget players, this weapon lets Xiangli Yao clear most content without sacrificing too much damage — the gap between Any 5★ Gauntlet (standard / limited) and Verity's Handle (signature Gauntlets) is usually manageable in endgame content.

Best Artifact Set for Xiangli Yao in 2026

Void Thunder (5pc) Electro DMG / Mech Abomination (main echo) is the recommended set. This set provides the best balance of damage and utility for Xiangli Yao in most team compositions. The 4-piece set bonus works directly with their kit to amplify damage, while the 2-piece bonus covers their stat requirements early on.

Stats Priority

• Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Electro DMG% > Energy Regen
• Main Stats: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Electro DMG%

Getting the right main stats is the most important step — a correct main stat with bad substats will always outperform the wrong main stat. Once your main stats are correct, focus on improving substat rolls to optimize Xiangli Yao's damage further.

Rotation Guide

Coord buffer triggers coordinated attacks -> Xiangli Yao Intro -> Resonance Liberation + discharge combo -> swap. Keep coordinated attacks firing for max Electro output.

Practicing this rotation is essential. Xiangli Yao relies on proper ability ordering to snapshot buffs, maintain uptime, and maximize their damage window. Watch your energy gauge and swap back to supports before Xiangli Yao's buff window expires.

Common Mistakes When Building This Character

• Using wrong main stat on artifacts — stat priority beats set bonus in most cases.
• Ignoring Energy Recharge requirements — not enough ER breaks the rotation.
• Copying whale builds — most guides assume 5-star weapons and high constellations.
• Over-investing in ATK when the character scales with HP, DEF, or EM instead.
• Not leveling the right talents first — some talent upgrades are trap investments.
• Neglecting the team — Xiangli Yao performs best in Xiangli Yao + Yinlin (Electro coord) + Shorekeeper / Verina., so build around their support needs.

Frequently Asked Questions