Yanqing in Honkai Star Rail: Detailed Guide and Best Build

In HSR, Yanqing is one of the best swordsmen of the Luofu Xianzhou ship, concentrating in battle on delivering crushing blows to single targets. In teams, he occupies the position of main DPS and requires careful play through the talent effect, due to which the character is extremely disadvantageous to receive damage. Due to these features, the young disciple of the general requires certain allies: defense heroes capable of blocking any blows, or units with a high Taunt value, distracting the attention of opponents to themselves.

The young man is a bright representative of the classic DPS character, capable of effectively destroying single targets with his skills. Activating the skill puts the swordsman into a unique state, which multiplies his combat characteristics many times, but is reset when receiving any damage from enemies. While this status is active, all combat abilities inflict increased damage, including the ultimate.

Hero's story

Yanqing is a young but extremely gifted boy who proves himself to be the best swordsman in Luofu Xianzhou. As a student of General Jing Yuan, does not stop in constant training: honing personal skills is one of his main goals. The art of swordsmanship won the boy's heart in childhood, and since then only smoldered inside, igniting a passion for battles and endless lessons under the patronage of a dear mentor.

He may seem incredibly energetic - however, in the case of this young man, "the first impression is not deceiving": even a general is not always able to keep up with the ardent actions of his assistant. However, one cannot consider boundless activity a "minus" of character: the swordsman is always driven by a specific goal, and he is ready to bring the task to mind, despite any difficulties that stand in his way. Trust and responsibility are not empty words for the young heart.

The development of the hero's storyline can be found in his companion mission Frosty Blade's Trial.

How to Get the Character

The main way to get Yanqing is through the permanent Stellar Warp banner. In addition, the unit can be obtained from the Event Warp: Character by losing 50/50.

After performing 300 pulls in the Stellar Warp banner, the player is given the opportunity to pick up one 5⭐ character for free. You can learn more about this game mechanics in a separate guide, which also shows the banner schedule in Honkai: Star Rail for next patches.

Features

As a unit is upgraded, the following characteristics are increased:

How Yanqing's skills work

Yanqing is a representative of the Path of the Hunt. His main skills are aimed at quickly destroying single targets. In addition, with his skills, he is able to increase personal characteristics, be it critical damage or critical hit chance, which makes his build quite easy compared to other heroes of a similar focus.

Active skills

Passive Skills

Leveling Order

Talent = Ultimate = Skill > Basic attack.

The One With the Sword Talent and Amidst the Raining Bliss ult are Yanqing's core abilities that need to be progressively improved up to the maximum level. The Darting Ironthorn Skill, in turn, is necessary to activate "Soulsteel Sync" and, of course, to deal huge damage to a single target. It is recommended to improve it along with the previously discussed abilities.

Basic attack is not a priority. The support heroes in the team are primarily responsible for restoring action points, thus allowing the main DPS heroes to deal devastating blows with the skill, and Darting Ironthorn is the main advantage that should be used every cycle to activate the basic positive bonuses to crit dmg and crit rate.

Traces

The total increase in characteristics is:

Eidolons

All swordsman's consts:

The best eidolons of Yanqing are E2, E4 and E6.

• The second eidolon: Energy regeneration is an important stat, like crit dmg, crit rate and ATK, since his super ability gives a high increase to the most important DPS characteristics. Having "Supine Serenade" will give the opportunity to activate the ult more often.
• The fourth eidolon: a good buff that will be active on a permanent basis if there is a healer in the team that can instantly increase health to the required%, or a hero of the Path of Preservation with shields that block most of the incoming damage.
• The sixth eidolon: superpower gives a boost to crit rate and in case of active "Soulsteel Sync" increases crit dmg for 1 turn. "Swift Swoop" will increase the duration of these buffs to 2 turns.

How to Play Yanqing in HSR

Yanqing is a Path of the Hunt character whose main goal is to deal powerful blows to single targets and effectively deal with bosses or elite creatures. Playing the great swordsman can be difficult due to the Soulsteel Sync effect, as the main talent of the warrior from Luofu Xianzhou is tied to this status.

The recommendations below may slightly simplify the understanding of the mechanics, which is especially important in turn-based battles, where every action can decide the outcome of the battle. Yanqing's rotation in a suitable team should be as follows:

1. Before the battle starts, use the technique to increase the swordsman's damage for the next 2 turns. In addition, it is recommended to use the basic techniques of other units if they also impose certain positive effects.
2. Once it's the boy's turn, activate the skill to use "Soulsteel Sync". If possible, try to maintain the status by prioritizing Darting Ironthorn every turn.
3. Apply the Path of Harmony representatives' buffs in time, as well as shields with the Path of Preservation heroes. Try to keep track of the duration of the buffs to properly distribute skill points.
4. Use the ultimate only when Soulsteel Sync is active to increase critical mass.
5. Consider the passives of the equipped Light Cone. For example, finish off monsters with the weapon "Cruising in the Stellar Sea" or attack mainly one enemy with "Swordplay".

All about character leveling

To fully upgrade all aspects of the hero, you need to collect some resources.

Ascension materials

Level	Material 1	Material 2	Material 3
30	Credits - 4,000	Thief's Instinct - 5
40	Credits - 8,000	Thief's Instinct - 10
50	Credits - 16,000	Usurper's Scheme - 6	Gelid Chitin - 3
60	Credits - 40,000	Usurper's Scheme - 9	Gelid Chitin - 7
70	Credits - 80,000	Conqueror's Will 6	Gelid Chitin - 20
80	Credits - 160,000	Conqueror's Will 9	Gelid Chitin - 35

In total, to level to 80, the following resources are required in the following quantities:

• Credits (×308);
• Thief's Instinct (×15), Usurper's Scheme (×15), Conqueror's Will (×15) - additional materials that can be obtained for killing Voidrangers in the open world (on the territory of the Herta space station) and inside simulated universe;
• Gelid Chitin (×65) — the main reward for successfully completing the activity “Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Icicle” in the “Cloudford” location.

Skills Upgrading Materials

Skill	Material 1	Material 2	Material 3	Material 4
Basic AttackFrost Thorn»	Credits x240,000	Arrow of the Beast Hunter x3 Arrow of the Demon Slayer x8 Arrow of the Starchaser x11	Thief's Instinct x6 Usurper's Scheme x7 Conqueror's Will x7
Skill "Darting Ironthorn»	Credits x652,500	Arrow of the Beast Hunter x3 Arrow of the Demon Slayer x15 Arrow of the Starchaser x30	Thief's Instinct x9 Usurper's Scheme x13 Conqueror's Will x7	Tracks of Destiny x2 Guardian's Lament x3
Superpower"Amidst the Raining Bliss»	Credits x652,500	Arrow of the Beast Hunter x3 Arrow of the Demon Slayer x15 Arrow of the Starchaser x30	Thief's Instinct x9 Usurper's Scheme x13 Conqueror's Will x7	Tracks of Destiny x2 Guardian's Lament x3
Talent "One With the Sword»	Credits x652,500	Arrow of the Beast Hunter x3 Arrow of the Demon Slayer x15 Arrow of the Starchaser x30	Thief's Instinct x9 Usurper's Scheme x13 Conqueror's Will x7	Tracks of Destiny x2 Guardian's Lament x3

To upgrade your skills you will need:

• Credits (×2 197 500);
• Thief's Instinct (×33), Usurper's Scheme (×46), Conqueror's Will (×28);
• Arrow of the Beast Hunter (×12), Arrow of the Demon Slayer (×53), Arrow of the Starchaser (×101) is a unique resource for leveling up heroes of the Path of the Hunt, obtained from the crimson Calyx “Bud of the Hunt”;
• Guardian's Lament (×9) — the main reward for successfully completing the activity Echo of War: End of the Eternal Freeze;
• Tracks of Destiny (×6) - can be received as a reward for participating in temporary events and for completing simulated universe, also available for purchase in Pom-Pom's Store.

The order of leveling traces

Skills and extras characteristics	Material 1	Material 2	Material 3	Material 4
Attack Power +4%	Credits x2,500	Thief's Instinct x2
Icing on the Kick	Credits x5,000	Arrow of the Beast Hunter x3	Guardian's Lament x1
Ice bonus damage +3.2%	Credits x5,000	Arrow of the Beast Hunter x3	Thief's Instinct x6
Attack Power +4%	Credits x10,000	Arrow of the Demon Slayer x3	Usurper's Scheme x3
HP +4%	Credits x10,000	Arrow of the Demon Slayer x3	Usurper's Scheme x3
Frost Favors the Brave	Credits x20,000	Arrow of the Demon Slayer x5	Tracks of Destiny x1	Guardian's Lament x1
Attack Power +6%	Credits x20,000	Arrow of the Demon Slayer x5	Usurper's Scheme x4
Ice damage bonus +4.8%	Credits x45,000	Arrow of the Starchaser x3	Conqueror's Will x3
Attack Power +6%	Credits x45,000	Arrow of the Starchaser x3	Conqueror's Will x3
Gentle Blade	Credits x160,000	Arrow of the Starchaser x8	Tracks of Destiny x1	Guardian's Lament x1
HP +6%	Credits x160,000	Arrow of the Starchaser x8	Conqueror's Will x8
Ice damage bonus +6.4%	Credits x160,000	Arrow of the Starchaser x8	Conqueror's Will x8
Attack Power +8%	Credits x160,000	Arrow of the Starchaser x8	Conqueror's Will x8

Total amount of resources to unlock all the traces:

• Credits (×802 500);
• Thief's Instinct (×8), Usurper's Scheme (×10), Conqueror's Will (×30);
• Arrow of the Beast Hunter (×6), Arrow of the Demon Slayer (×16), Arrow of the Starchaser (×38);
• Guardian's Lament (×3);
• Tracks of Destiny (×2).

Strengths and Weaknesses

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the main "cons" and "pluses" of the character.

Best Yanqing Builds in Honkai: Star Rail

The main feature of the hero is Soulsteel Sync, which has a number of advantages, lasts only one turn and disappears upon receiving damage. The status not only allows you to make bonus attacks, but also gives an increase to the most important main DPS characteristics of critical mass. The superpower, in turn, increases the chance of a critical hit by 60%, and with an active Soulsteel Sync it also increases crit dmg. Thus, the character's build is created in accordance with the enhancements that he receives directly during the battle.

For artifacts and weapons, priority characteristics are crit dmg, ATK, ice bonus damage and speed. Parameters affect all damage dealt and are gained first. Particular attention is paid to crit dmg, which is used to the maximum with all personal hero enhancements. For situational stats, we can highlight break effect - considering that the hero perfectly breaks vulnerability with his ultimate, the parameter can increase damage in rotation. Next, we will consider in detail the best build for Yanqing in HSR.

Recommended Stats

Characteristics to look for in artifacts:

If we talk about additional characteristics, then priority should be given to:

• Crit. damage;
• speed;
• attack power;
• break effect.

Final values ​​of characteristics for a comfortable game:

• ATK: not less than 2;
• speed: 120-134;
• KS: no more than 20%;
• KU: 170%+;
• VE: 120%.

Light Cone Rating

When choosing a weapon, first of all, you need to remember that it must belong to the Path of the Hunt. Otherwise, the passive skill of the light cone will not work, and the character will receive an increase only to his main stats - health, attack power and defense.

Among the light cones, the "cards" that can give the hero a critical chance while the ultimate buff is inactive are especially valuable. The table, which follows the order "from the most effective to the least effective", presents the weapons that can be equipped on the unit in question.

Name	Description	Recommendation
In the Night ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 26-582 DEF 21-463	Increases owner's crit rate by 18-30%. If the speed during battle is higher than 100, for every additional 10 points increases the damage of the basic attack and skill by 6-10%, as well as crit dmg of the ult by 12-20%. This effect can stack up to 6 times.	Signature light cone of Seele. Aimed at developing such a characteristic as crit rate, but works with speed. Also gives an increase to the overall power from the main skills. For the full implementation of the weapon, it is important that the team contains units capable of increasing the speed indicator (for example, Bronya or Asta).
Baptism of Pure Thought ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 26-582 DEF 24-529	Crit dmg increases by 20-32%. For each existing debuff on an enemy target, increases the damage dealt by an additional . 8-12%. This effect can stack up to 3 times. Using the ultimate to hit a target will inflict the "Disputation" status on the hero, which boosts damage dealt by 36-60% and allows the bonus action to ignore 24-40% of enemy defense. This effect lasts for 2 turns.	A light cone that provides a guaranteed increase to crit dmg, and also increases the damage of any skills, including the bonus hit by ignoring defense in %, after using the ultimate. To fully implement the bonus, which offers an additional increase in critical hits in battle, the team must have units that can apply up to 3 debuffs at a time (ideally). However, this option is not mandatory unless there are problems with the balance of important attacking characteristics.
Sleep Like the Dead ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 26-582 DEF 21-463	Increases the owner's crit dmg by 30-50%. When the owner's basic attack or skill does not deal crit dmg, crit rate increases by 36-60% for 1 turn. This effect can only be activated once every 1 turns.	It is considered to be the signature light cone of the swordsman, the main advantage of which is that it gives a noticeable increase to crit dmg. Balances the crit rate while the bonuses from the ult are inactive. The weapon can be purchased for Undying Starlight in the namesake section of Pom-Pom's store.
Cruising in the Stellar Sea ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 24-529 DEF 21-463	Increases owner's crit rate by 8-16% and additionally increases crit rate against enemies with HP below or equal to 50% by 8-16%. When a hero defeats a target, his ATK increases by 20-40% for 2 turns.	Legendary light cone that can be purchased at Herta's shop and for a couple of months of active play in simulated universe superimpose it to SXNUMX. Its main benefit is a steady boost to ATK when conditions are met. When fighting bosses surrounded by additional enemies, kill them every other turn to activate the boost.
Swordplay ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 21-476 DEF 15-330	When the owner attacks the same creature multiple times, the damage dealt is increased by each time. 8-16%, stacking up to 5 times. This effect is removed if the hero changes his target.	An excellent epic option that can seriously compete with the legendary Light Cones. During the passage, a swordsman focused on a single target will be able to get a power increase of 40-80%. A special advantage is that the hero gets 4 stacks at once from one skill, which simplifies the recruitment and rotation with the ult. At the fifth level of imposition, it occupies the second line in the damage rating.
Only Silence Remains ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 21-476 DEF 15-330	Increases the owner's ATK by 16-32%. If there are 2 or less enemies on the battlefield, boosts crit rate by 12-24%.	An alternative option that can also be equipped for combat with elite creatures or bosses. This will give the maximum boost to the main stats of the character: both ATK and crit rate. If there are 3 or more targetson the battlefield, the second part of the passive (the increase to crit rate) will not work.
Final Victor ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 21-476 DEF 15-330	Owner's ATK increases by 12-20%. When the owner makes a critical hit on a target, he gains 1 level of Luck status, which can be stacked up to 4 times. Each existing level increases the Luck by 8-12%. The status is removed at the end of the turn.	Light Cone provides a permanent ATK bonus, and due to the peculiarities of the fencer's passive talents, it can boost crit dmg without additional investments. Luck levels stack after critical hits until the end of the current turn - a skill followed by a bonus hit is suitable for this purpose, which gives a total of 6 actions. Accordingly, in order for the ultimate skill to trigger with increased crit dmg, it is important to have time to use the ability before the statuses are removed.
River Flows in Spring ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 38-846 ATK 21-476 DEF 18-396	At the start of combat, increases speed by 8-12% and their damage by 12-24%. When the hero is targeted by an enemy attack and loses HP, this effect disappears. It will appear again at the end of the next turn.	A good alternative to the above-mentioned light cones. However, to constantly maintain positive effects on the increase in speed and power, it is important that the team has characters that "attract" the attention of opponents. For example, Clara, Fire Trailblazer or Gepard with leveled up "Integrity". Damage can also be prevented by a strong shield of March 7.
I Venture Forth to Hunt ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 28-635 DEF 21-463	Crit rate increases by 15-25%. When the owner performs a bonus hit, gains 1 level of the "Luminflux" status, maximum - 2. Each stack allows you, when using the ultimate, to ignore 27-39% of enemy target's defense. At the end of the turn, 1 status level is removed.	The weapon offers a permanent crit rate boost, and also allows you to ignore enemy defense under certain conditions. In the latter case, you need to get stacks by performing bonus actions, but the main problem is that the swordsman can only perform one such strike, which means that the passive will not be fully realized. Since the stacks are removed at the end of the turn, it is advisable to use the ultimate during the activation of the bonus action.
Worrisome, Blissful ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 48-1058 ATK 26-582 DEF 21-463	Crit rate increases by 18-30%, and the damage from the bonus hit is 30-50%. After performing a bonus action, applies the negative status "Tamed" to the target, which can be stacked up to 2 times. When an ally hits a target with "Tamed", each level of this status increases the damage dealt by 12-20%.	You can use the passive effect of the cone with varying success. The chance of performing a bonus action directly depends on the status «Soulsteel Sync», which can be cancelled upon receiving damage, as well as from the talent level, which specifies a fixed 50-65% chance of a bonus hit occurring. However, the hero will receive a stable increase in crit rate and the ability to impose the «Tamed» status on the enemy for an unlimited number of turns, which will be useful - especially in protracted battles.
Subscribe for More! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 43-952 ATK 21-476 DEF 15-330	Increases basic attack and skill damage by 24-48%. This effect will increase by additional 24-48%, when the current energy reaches its maximum level.	A good option that gives a constant increase to damage of abilities. In order for the second part of the passive effect to work, it is important to ignore the use of the ult.
Return to Darkness ⭐⭐⭐⭐ HP 38-846 ATK 24-529 DEF 15-330	Increases owner's crit rate by 12-24%. Critical hit has a fixed chance of 16-33% to remove 1 buff from the target. This effect can only occur once per action.	Light cone, which gives a fixed bonus to crit rate, thus providing the opportunity to target leveling other characteristics in relics. The passive for removing various buffs from enemies is also useful, but may not work in the territory of some activities. For example, in Forgotten Hall.
Darting Arrow ⭐⭐⭐ HP 33-740 ATK 16-370 DEF 12-264	After defeating an enemy, it gives an ATK bonus of 24-48% for 3 turns.	A rare alternative to the Galaxy Cruise. It is also recommended to finish off small monsters every 3 turns for the job. It can be an option to equip at the beginning of the game and in case of inability to get a more suitable weapon, since the base stats of three-star "cards" are low.
Adversarial ⭐⭐⭐ HP 33-740 ATK 16-370 DEF 12-264	After defeating an enemy creature, gains speed by 10-18% for 2 turns.	Equipment "for the first time": gives a good increase to speed, which is useful in the absence of support characters who can increase this characteristic with their skills. Works similarly to the “Cruising in the Stellar Sea” and “Darting Arrow” cones.
Arrows ⭐⭐⭐ HP 38-846 ATK 14-317 DEF 12-264	At the beginning of the battle increases the crit rate by 12-24% for 3 turns.	A good option that can be equipped in the early stages of Trailblazing. Provides a noticeable boost to crit rate and, being a 3-star weapon, can be upgraded to max rank within a few in-game days.

What relics and ornaments are needed

As for choosing relics, it is worth considering sets for the bonus to ice damage, attack power and crit dmg. The presented sets can suit the character completely or in a combination of 2 + 2.

Cavern relics

Name	Effects	Recommendation
Hunter of Glacial Forest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases frost damage by 10%. 4 parts: When using the ultimate, increases crit dmg by 25% for 2 turns.	The main set, which, in addition to the bonus to elemental damage, gives an increase to the crit dmg after using the ult. Given the peculiarity of the ultimate, the character will receive a noticeable bonus to critical characteristics, which allows you to concentrate on other indicators while leveling artifacts.
Scholar Lost in Erudition ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: increases crit rate by 8%. 4 parts: Increases skill and super ability damage by 20%. After using the ultimate, the power of the next skill is boosted by 25%.	A strong set that provides crit rate and a buff to the skill and ultimate, which make up most of the character's power. Additionally, you can get an additional increase in skill damage if you use an ultimate beforehand. Since this bonus is always activated on the next skill use, there is no need to adjust the rotation specifically.
Musketeer of Wild Wheat ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases ATK by 12%. 4 parts: Increases owner's speed by 6% and basic attack damage by 10%.	A versatile relic set that is suitable not only for DPS, but also for support heroes whose buffs are based on ATK. If you can't get the Glacial Forest set with good stats, the Musketeer is the best option, which can be later equipped on another unit.
Musketeer of Wild Wheat Hunter of Glacial Forest	2 parts "Arrow": Increases ATK by 12%. 2 parts "Hunter": Increases ice damage by 10%.	A 2x2 set of the best cavern relic sets that is easy to farm. Provides the character with a stable increase in power. With good stats, the mix is as useful as full sets.
The Wind-Soaring Valorous	2 parts: Increases ATK by 12%. 4 parts: Increases crit rate by 6%. After the owner performs a bonus hit, the damage of their super ability increases by 30%. This effect lasts for 1 turn.	One of the best sets for the hero, but extremely unstable due to the random element in the activation of his bonus actions. The set combines well with "Rutilant Arena" and "Inert Salsotto", as well as with the swordsman's own buffs. The set will decently increase the power of his super ability if used immediately after the bonus hit.
Thief of Shooting Meteor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases break effect by 16%. 4 parts: Increases the owner's break effect by an additional 16%. When the owner breaks vulnerability, 3 energy is restored.	An alternative option, relevant in the early stages of the game. You can get it for completing various initial activities, from main and side quests to solving puzzles in the open world. Provides an increase to the "break effect" characteristic, which is aimed at increasing one-time damage at the moment of breaking the enemy's vulnerability. Useless if the opponent has no weakness to the ice element.
Prisoner in Deep Confinement / Hunter of Glacial Forest / Messenger Traversing Hackerspace ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts of "Prisoner": Increases ATK by 12%. 2 parts "Hunter": Grants a 10% bonus to ice damage. 2 parts of “Hackerspace”: Increases speed by 6%.	Alternative 2x2 options, which can be equipped in the absence of complete sets with the required upgraded characteristics. As you farm and upgrade the desired sets, they have to be replaced.

Planar ornaments

Name	Effects	Recommendation
Rutilant Arena ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases crit rate by 8%. If the owner's crit rate is 70% (or higher), his basic attack and skill damage increases by 20%.	An perfect option, since it increases the damage of the basic attack and skill, which this character, as the main DPS, uses on a permanent basis. Considering the significant increase in crit rate during combat, it is not recommended to completely collect the characteristic through artifacts.
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases the owner's ATK by 12%. If the owner's Speed ​​is greater than or equal to 135/160, the damage dealt increases by 12%/18%.	An enhanced version of the Space Sealing Station starting planar ornaments. Requires a huge amount of speed, so it is recommended to equip it only if it is possible to develop the necessary values ​​during the battle. For example, using support skills of Asta or Hanya and the active trace “Gentle Blade”. Note that the set is expensive in terms of investment in one characteristic, but it fully justifies it, therefore it occupies the second line of recommendations.
Space Sealing Station ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases ATK by 12%. If the owner's Speed ​​is equal to (or higher than) 120, ATK is further increased by 12%.	The third most effective set, which will increase the overall damage of skills. For full activation of the ornaments, it is important that the character's speed is equal to (or higher) 120. To do this, it is enough to level the 'boots' part of the cavern relics set for this characteristic.
Inert Salsotto ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases the owner's crit rate by 8%. If the owner's crit rate is equal to (or higher than) 50%, the damage of their super ability and bonus attack increases by 15%.	A set that will give a boost to crit rate, and also increase the power of the hero's bonus hits. Can be equipped if there is no more worthy alternative. In other cases, it fades into the background due to the narrow focus of the bonuses.
Celestial Differentiator ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases the owner's crit dmg by 16%. If the owner's current crit dmg is equal to (or higher than) 120%, at the start of the battle, crit rate is increased by 60% until the end of their first hit.	A set that provides an increase to the priority characteristic - crit dmg. Recommended for equipment if there are no more suitable alternatives.
Sprightly Vonwacq ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐	2 parts: Increases wearer's energy recovery rate by 5%. If the wearer's Speed ​​is 120 or higher, then at the start of combat, the wearer's action is advanced by 40%.	A good set that can be equipped at the early stages of the game. It will advance action, thanks to which the hero will have "Soulsteel Sync" active at the beginning of the battle.

Team Guide for Yanqing in HSR

The hero will be in perfect harmony with most of the Heroes of Honkai: Star Rail. Both damage dealers and supports, whose main focus is to apply positive statuses to allies or spread debuffs to enemies, will be happy with him.

Which characters are suitable?

Character	Path	Damage type	Features
Physical MC	Destruction	Physical	Free legendary hero that increases his ATK automatically as his ult is activated. Effectively deals with physical vulnerabilities of targets.
Clara	Destruction	Physical	A unit with a unique ability to "distract" enemies onto itself. Absorbs enemy attacks and hits them back after using the ultimate. Plays through bonus actions, which is useful for clearing Simulated Universe in tandem with the "ice" boy.
Yunli	Destruction	Physical	In a bundle, he acts as a tank and secondary DPS, dealing damage with counterattacks. His superpower inflicts the "Taunt" status, which distracts the attention of opponents and helps allies avoid most incoming attacks.
Arlan	Destruction	Lightning	An epic character whose power increases as he loses health.
Xueyi	Destruction	Quantum	Can act as a main or secondary damage dealer, supporting a more powerful representative of the damage-dealing Path with her own DPS. The main characteristic of the girl is the break effect, therefore, she is extremely easy to build.
Hook	Destruction	Fire	Explosive abilities allow the team to break through the fire vulnerability of enemies in a couple of cycles. In addition, the girl provides constant passive ticks of DoTs from Burn.
Misha	Destruction	Ice	A secondary damage dealer with a useful ultimate and economical use of action points. Can freeze enemies, indirectly providing defense for one turn.
The Trailblazer	Remembrance	Ice	Great support even for those who don't have the summon mechanic (ie. memosprite): Increases the crit dmg of allies, advances the action, and also deals additional true-type damage.
Topaz and Numby	The Hunt	Fire	DPS specializing in bonus attacks. Gets huge advantages in teams with this mechanic. Can exist as an independent damage dealer, occupying the main position in the team. In a team, acts as a support DD.
March 7	The Hunt	Imaginary	A secondary DD who, with the help of the skill, imposes the positive effect "Shifu" on the selected ally. Does good damage, can well occupy the role of the main combat unit in the team. In addition, additionally boosts herself, advancing action and increasing her own power. With the acquisition of eidolons, opens up mechanics tied to bonus attacks.
Jing Yuan	Erudition	Lightning	One of the best representatives of the Path of Erudition, also played from bonus actions. Deals stunning damage to both multiple and single targets, despite the specifics of personal affiliation.
Himeko	Erudition	Fire	An alternative to Jing Yuan that acts as an upgraded variation of Hook. Has high DPS from the ultimate. Inflicts Burn status on enemies for passive damage.
Herta	Erudition	Ice	Free character that can be obtained for completing simulated universe. A decent damage dealer who can handle most of the early content. Needs serious investment in later stages of mastering.
Serval	Erudition	Lightning	A good DPS character that doesn't require serious investment. Applies a negative status "Shock" to opponents and can be played in DoT teams. Deals high damage with her ultimate.
Qingque	Erudition	Quantum	Free unit that can be obtained in Forgotten Hall. Similar in effectiveness to Herta, but her main advantage is that she is a F2P quantum hero.
Bronya	Harmony	Wind	One of the best representatives of her Path: imposes positive effects of increased speed, damage and ATK. Plays from crit dmg, so can be "problematic" to build.
Ruan Mei	Harmony	Ice	Provides pleasant bonuses related to increased DPS, speed and break (increases efficiency and its duration). Can passively deal damage with the help of superpower and talent.
Robin	Harmony	Physical	A representative of the highest tier of Harmony, whose skills are aimed at increasing outgoing damage, crit dmg and ATK. When using the ultimate, advances action of all allies. The "Impromptu Flourish" trace increases crit dmg of bonus actions, which makes Robin the best support for units that play from this mechanic.
Sparkle	Harmony	Quantum	The main advantage of Sparkle is not only the increase in crit dmg, but also the overall damage output. The Fool increases the number of skill points during combat, and also contributes to their accelerated recovery.
Tribbie	Harmony	Quantum	Typically considered for AoE content due to her mechanics, but the versatile and powerful buffs will be useful to any damage dealer. Paired with her, it is advisable to use a speed build for her to compensate for the lack of energy, or add a secondary DD who consistently deals damage in the area and charges Tribbie's super ability.
Imaginary MC	Harmony	Imaginary	F2P buffer, playing from break effect. Has a low consumption of skill points, which is why he is a good fit for any team as a secondary source of damage. In battle, the hero is focused on increasing damage to enemies with broken vulnerability, so he requires that the elements in the team match the weaknesses of the monsters.
Asta	Harmony	Fire	A free Path of Harmony character that can be obtained by completing the main story campaign. Provides a steady boost to ATK and increases the speed of the ultimate ability.
Yukong	Harmony	Imaginary	Provides a buff to ATK, crit dmg, and crit rate, which, when combined with the swordsman's own buffs, gives a huge boost to his power.
Tingyun	Harmony	Lightning	One of the best representatives of his Path among 4-star heroes: increases ATK with her skill, gives damage increase with ult and infuses energy. The only drawback is that she applies positive effects only to one target.
Hanya	Harmony	Physical	Applies good speed and ATK bonuses with her super ability. The skill applies the Burden status on the enemy, increasing the damage they receive and restoring action points for every two hits on the target. Of the disadvantages, it should be noted that it does not actually damage, and the buffs, as well as debuff, are distributed to one target.
Welt	Nihility	Imaginary	A good unit of the Path of Nihility, whose main skills are aimed at imposing negative statuses on enemies: reduced speed and delay of action.
Jiaoqiu	Nihility	Fire	A powerful representative of Nihility, whose skills are aimed at imposing a debuff and DoT status "Ashen Roast". Enemies under its influence receive increased damage. The super ability, in turn, inflicts a lot of damage, and also imposes a debuff that increases the damage taken by enemies from ultimate skills.
Silver Wolf	Nihility	Quantum	Has a unique mechanic that allows you to create a weakness to the enemy's element of a random team member. Also has standard debuffs in its arsenal: decreased speed, defense and ATK.
Pela	Nihility	Ice	One of the best debuffers for ice damage dealers. Capable of lowering enemy defense after using an ultimate, with E4 additionally cuts ice resistances. Significantly increases damage to targets suffering from an imposed passive.
Sampo	Nihility	Wind	A budget alternative to Welt, whose primary abilities work in a similar way: slowing down enemies by blinding them. Supports the team with DoTs from the Wind Shear status.
Gepard	Preservation	Ice	A representative of the Path of Preservation, who is able to shield all allies with both the ult and the technique. After leveling up "Integrity", he concentrates the main attention of the enemies on himself, thereby becoming a good "tank" for the team.
Aventurine	Preservation	Imaginary	Places shields and renews them during combat after activating an ultimate and performing a bonus attack. Has virtually no skill point requirements. In addition to providing defensive functions, provides extra damage. The perfect team for the character is a cooperation of several heroes who can perform bonus actions. He is also good in other teams, but attacks a little less often.
Fire MC	Preservation	Fire	A free legendary character whose main advantage is to apply a shield before a fight. Effectively breaks fire vulnerability. Like Clara, can focus the attention of opponents on herself.
March 7	Preservation	Ice	A free Path of Preservation character that can be obtained by completing the main story campaign. Grants a shield to one ally after using a skill, and uses the ultimate to spread the negative status "Freeze" to enemies.
Bailu	Abundance	Lightning	A good support character, showing high healing numbers. Can resurrect a fallen ally once per battle.
Luocha	Abundance	Imaginary	A healer who has both instant healing from the skill and gradual healing due to the zone mechanics from the talent. At the same time, the ultimate removes 1 buff from all targets and performs an AoE strike.
Huohuo	Abundance	Wind	Healer and buffer. Heals one or more team members with skill and talent, and restores energy and increases ATK with superpower. Can remove debuffs from allies.
Lingsha	Abundance	Fire	A support with a variety of functions: heals, deals damage in an area, and applies a debuff effect that increases break damage. During combat, summons an assistant, which is considered a bonus action. Due to this creature, additionally heals, hits out of turn, and removes debuffs.
Natasha	Abundance	Physical	A free character from the Path of Abundance, which can be obtained in the main story campaign. Heals well and can remove 1 debuff, which is important against enemies that impose various negative statuses.
Lynx	Abundance	Quantum	An epic healer, not inferior to the legendary representatives of the Path of Abundance. Applies positive effects to passive healing, removes negative statuses from a team with an ultimate ability, and provides strong mass and solo healing.
Gallagher	Abundance	Fire	An epic healer with debuffer abilities whose main healing comes from hitting enemies. Can also instantly heal with a skill and an enhanced basic attack.

As for teaming up with other representatives of the Hunt, it can be useful for completing activities where the player needs to fight a single opponent (for example, a boss or a larger elite enemy). In other cases, the hero needs support in the form of representatives of the Path of Destruction or the Path of Erudition, capable of attacking multiple targets.

Best team samples

Based on the heroes discussed above, we will create the most effective teams.

Character 1	Character 2	Character 3	Character 4	Features
Yanqing	Tingyun	Bronya Asta	Gepard	A convenient team with a main DPS around which the pack is built. Tingyun imposes positive effects on the growth of ATK and fills with energy. Bronya, like Asta, increases the number of turns per cycle. Gepard ensures comfortable cmpleting any activity with strong shields.
Yanqing	Cipher	Pela	Aventurine	Pela supports the main DD in the person of the swordsman, cutting off the defense of enemies, and on E4 reduces the ice resistance of the target. Aventurine does not allow the Soulsteel Sync to dissipate, protecting from attacks. Cipher is focused on boosting overall damage.
Yanqing	Yunli Clara	Pela Welt Tribbie	March 7 Lynx	Yunli or Clara are the main target of enemies due to their high Taunt stat. The swordsman actively uses his abilities while the enemies are distracted. Pela or Welt are engaged in spreading negative effects, and Tribbie increases the power of all allies. In combination with Yunli/Clara, March 7 or Lynx is used to support survivability and increase the likelihood of being attacked.
Yanqing	Asta Hanya	Gepard	Huohuo Lingsha	A team with full defense from Gepard and stable healing from Huohuo or Lingsha. Asta/Hanya increases the speed and ATK of allies. The young man focuses on destroying single targets.
Yanqing	Yukong	Fire MC Silver Wolf Welt	Luocha	Yukong will boost the crit dmg and rate of the leading DPS. Luocha is used as a healer, since the archer will provide him with a bonus of imaginary damage. The Trailblazer acts as a shielder and tank. With sufficient healing, a character with defensive functions can be replaced with a debuffer.
Yanqing	Seele Dan Heng	Hanya Sparkle	Gallagher	An expensive team built with two legendary characters of the Path of the Hunt, one of which can be replaced with the epic Dan Heng if desired. The team may lack skill points, so Hanya/Sparkle is used in as a buffer, dealing with the distribution of positive statuses on the main DPS and passive resource restoration. Gallagher heals, rarely uses his skill and relies heavily on basic attacks.
Yanqing	Jing Yuan	Tribbie Pela	Gepard	A pack for those who want to play both the general and his skilled assistant - each of them is focused on fighting enemies. Tribbie boosts the team. If you use Pela,focus on lowering the defense of enemies with her ultimate. Gepard covers the group from incoming attacks, and also draws the attention of opponents.
Yanqing	Topaz	Ruan Mei Imaginary MC	Lingsha Gallagher	The second damage dealer position can be filled by Topaz, who is not only a standalone DPS, but can also synergize with Soulsteel Sync's bonus hits. A buffer on the team increases the effect or effectiveness of break. Lingsha or Gallagher benefit from buffs and work with allies' bonus actions to provide consistent healing.
Yanqing	Jingliu Misha	Pela Lynx	Gepard	A mono-ice team with devastating AoE damage. In such a group, the young man sacrifices Soulsteel Sync to boost Jingliu. The swordswoman can be replaced with Misha if you want to rely on the swordsman's abilities. Pela lowers the overall defense of enemies and cuts ice resistances at E4. Gepard prevents damage from being received. If you have problems with survivability, you can consider Lynx as a replacement for the debuffer.

Examples of more budget teams consisting only of epic characters:

Character 1	Character 2	Character 3	Character 4	Features
Yanqing	Tingyun	Pela	Fire MC	A comfortable hyper-carry team, where heroes can be replaced with legendary units with similar functions if desired. Tingyun and Pela support the main DD with power buffs and debuffs of enemy targets. Trailblazer distracts the enemy and takes the position of support DPS, dealing damage with the ult.
Yanqing	Herta Serval Qingque	Fire MC Imaginary MC	Gallagher	F2P team, where the swordsman is the main DPS. Representatives of the Path of Erudition support the young man as a support DD, concentrating on performing AoE attacks. The Fire Trailblazer takes the brunt of the blows, being supported by Gallagher. When switching the main character to Harmony, it will be possible to increase the power, but it will be necessary to concentrate on protecting the swordsman.
Yanqing	Physical MC	Asta	March 7	A budget group of starting characters, where the Trailblazer helps the swordsman get rid of opponents and break through physical vulnerability. Asta gives an increase to ATK, and March 7 puts shields on the team members, protecting them from enemy attacks for 2 turns.

In a separate guide, you can find best team setups, which are effective both at the initial stages of the game and at later stages. Using them as example, you can easily learn how to create your own teams.

Conclusion

Yanqing is a strong DPS character who deals devastating blows to single targets. The main advantage of the swordsman is that his personal abilities provide an increase to such important characteristics as crit. mass. This, undoubtedly, simplifies the hero build, if we talk about finding a good light cone and relics.

Like any other representative of the Path of the Hunt, he cannot do without proper support: heroes who can either heal or block incoming damage with a powerful shield are important to him. In addition, do not forget about warriors who can focus the attention of enemies on themselves - alas, if the fencer is constantly subjected to pressure from enemies, he will lose the buffs he receives from Soulsteel Sync.

And although playing him can cause certain difficulties, one cannot fail to note the fact that units with the Luofu Xianzhou General's assistant are able to reach good heights. The main thing is to get used to the rotation.

We hope we helped you create the best build for Yanqing in Honkai: Star Rail. Feel free to ask your questions about the hero in comments, so that the author or other players are able to help you.

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