Yaoyao is a 4-star Dendro Polearm healer who deploys Yuegui, a bouncing radish that heals allies and deals Dendro DMG. Her Elemental Burst summons multiple Yueguis for massive team-wide healing. As one of the few Dendro healers in the game, Yaoyao is invaluable in Nilou Bloom teams where self-damage from Bountiful Cores requires constant healing. She also fits comfortably in Aggravate and Quicken teams, providing Dendro resonance and sustain. Despite being a 4-star, Yaoyao's combination of off-field Dendro application and team healing makes her a top-tier support.
1. Best Weapons (Ranked)
| Rank | Weapon | Rarity | Base ATK | Sub-stat | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Favonius Lance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 565 | Energy Recharge 30.6% | Best support option. Generates team energy. ER substat helps burst uptime. |
| 2 | Black Tassel R5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | 354 | HP 46.9% | Best F2P. Massive HP% for max healing. 3-star means cheap to level. |
| 3 | Kitain Cross Spear R5 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 565 | Elemental Mastery 110 | Craftable. EM for reaction teams + energy refund. Good for Bloom teams. |
2. Best Artifact Sets
Best support set. 30% Dendro RES shred benefits the entire team's Dendro damage. Yaoyao's Yuegui applies Dendro off-field to maintain the debuff.
Main Stats Priority
| Slot | Main Stat | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sands | HP% / ER% | HP% for healing. ER% sands if below 160% ER. |
| Goblet | HP% | Always HP%. Dendro DMG does nothing for healing. |
| Circlet | Healing Bonus / HP% | Healing Bonus for max healing. HP% is a budget option. |
Sub-stat Priority
- 1. HP% — 30K+ for max Yuegui healing
- 2. Energy Recharge — 160-180% for burst uptime
- 3. Flat HP — minor healing boost
- 4. Elemental Mastery — only for Bloom teams
3. Best Team Compositions
👥 Nilou + Nahida + Yaoyao + Xingqiu/Yelan
Yaoyao's best team. Bountiful Cores deal self-damage — Yaoyao's massive team healing keeps everyone alive. Dendro resonance boosts EM. Off-field Dendro application from Yuegui.
👥 Keqing/Yae + Fischl + Yaoyao + Kazuha/Sucrose
Yaoyao provides Dendro for Quicken + healing. Consolidates two roles into one slot. Fischl/Yae deal Aggravate damage.
👥 Alhaitham + Yaoyao + Fischl + Flex
Budget Spread team. Yaoyao provides Dendro resonance + healing. Alhaitham triggers Spread. Fischl applies Electro for Quicken.
4. Talent Priority
5. Rotation Guide
Nilou E×3 (Bountiful Core stance) → Nahida E+Q (mark + EM buff) → Yaoyao E (Yuegui, Dendro application) → Xingqiu E+Q (rain swords) → Yaoyao Q (team heal if needed) → Repeat
6. Common Mistakes
❌ Building DMG stats on Yaoyao — she's a pure healer. ATK/Dendro DMG/Crit do almost nothing. HP and Healing Bonus only.
❌ Not using Deepwood if no one else has it — 30% Dendro RES shred is essential for Dendro teams. Someone on the team MUST hold 4pc Deepwood.
❌ Using Q unnecessarily — Yaoyao's burst locks her on-field for 5 seconds. Only use when team is low HP. Her E heals enough normally.
❌ Not leveling E talent — Yuegui's healing scales with E talent level. Prioritize E over Q.
