The Ultimate Genshin Impact Yaoyao Build Guide: Best Weapons, Artifacts, and Talents

Genshin Impact has become one of the most popular games since its release in September 2020. The game, developed by miHoYo, is an open-world action RPG with gacha elements, where players can explore the vast world of Teyvat, fight against monsters and bosses, and meet various characters with unique abilities.

One of the popular characters in Genshin Impact is Yaoyao, a four-star Geo character who is a herbalist and a pharmacist. With her abilities to heal and create barriers, Yaoyao is a great addition to any team. However, building her can be a bit tricky, and players need to have a proper Yaoyao build to make the most out of her abilities. A proper Yaoyao build is essential to make the most out of her healing and support abilities. Players should focus on weapons, artifacts, and talents that increase her healing potency and geo damage. Keep reading the article to get a detailed guide on how to build Yaoyao in Genshin Impact.

But Worry not, in this article we have made a guide for you to make a Yaoyao build. So keep reading to find out.

Some Info about Yaoyao:

Yaoyao Features:

• 4-Star Character
• Polearm User
• Element: Dendro
• Best Use: Support
• How to Obtain: Standard Banner
• Normal Attack: Toss ‘N’ Turn Spear

Yaoyao Passive Talents:

• Starscatter
• In Others’ Shoes
• Tailing on Tiptoes

Yaoyao Fun Facts:

• Yaoyao was Xiangling’s junior disciple
• She’s Ganyu’s assistance
• Has a close relationship with Madame Ping

The Build Guide:

Best Weapon for Yaoyao:

Identifying the most appropriate weapon for a character in Genshin Impact can be a challenge. However, we have conducted a thorough investigation and produced a compilation of the character's top weapon options, along with other suitable alternatives.

Staff of Homa

• 5-Star Polearm
• Weapon Banner
• Crit Damage increase

Weapon Skill: Reckless Cinnabar

• HP is increased by 20%, and gives an Attack Bonus buff based on 0.8% of the character’s maximum HP
• When the character’s HP is under 50%, the Attack Bonus is increased by 1% of maximum HP

Alternative Best Weapon for Yaoyao:

If you do not have a Staff of Yoma, use these instead.

Black Tassel

• 4-Star Polearm
• Standard Banner
• HP increase

Weapon Skill: Bane of the Soft

• Increases the damage against slimes by 40%

Favonius Lance

• 4-Star Polearm
• Standard Banner
• Energy Recharge increase

Weapon Skill: Windfall

• Critical Hits have a 60% chance to generate Elemental Particles

Best Artifact Set for Yaoyao:

Now that we have discussed the best weapons for Yaoyao, let's move on to the most ideal artifact set for him.

Tenacity of the Millelith

• Obtained From: Ridge Watch
• 2-Piece Buff: HP is increased by 20%
• 4-Piece Buff: When an Elemental Skills hits an enemy, the overall Attack of all close by party members is increased by 20%, and shield strength is increased by 30% for a total of 3 seconds

Best Alternative Artifact Set for Yaoyao:

If you do not have a Tenacity of the Millelith, use this instead.

Deepwood Memories

• Obtained From: Spire of Solitary Enlightenment
• 2-Piece Buff: 15% Dendro Damage Bonus
• 4-Piece Buff: When an Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst hits an enemy, their Dendro Resistance will decrease by 30% for a total of 8 seconds

Best Yaoyao Artifact Stats

• Sands: HP Percentage
• Goblet: HP Percentage
• Circlet: Healing Bonus / HP Percentage
• Sub stats: HP Percentage, Elemental Mastery, Energy Recharge, Attack Percentage, Crit Rate / Crit Damage

Yaoyao Build – Ascension Materials:

Each character in Genshin Impact requires specific resources to ascend and increase their level cap.

• Nagadus Emerald Sliver – Dropped by Dendro Hypostasis, and Jadeplume Terrorshroom bosses
• Nagadus Emerald Fragment – (3 Slivers to craft 1 Fragment) Dropped by Dendro Hypostasis, and Jadeplume Terrorshroom bosses
• Nagadus Emerald Chunk – (3 Fragments to craft 1 Chunk) Dropped by Dendro Hypostasis, and Jadeplume Terrorshroom bosses
• Nagadus Emerald Gemstone – (3 Chunks to craft 1 Gemstone) Dropped by Dendro Hypostasis, and Jadeplume Terrorshroom bosses
• Quelled Creeper – Dropped by Dendro Hypostasis boss
• Jueyun Chili – Found around Liyue

Genshin Impact Yaoyao Build – Talent Materials

Leveling up the talents of the characters is also crucial as it enhances the strength of their Elemental Skill, Burst, and Normal Attack.

• Teachings of Diligence – Obtained from Taishan Mansion
• Guide to Diligence – (3 Teachings to craft 1 Guide) Obtained from Taishan Mansion
• Philosophies of Diligence – (3 Guides to craft 1 Philosophies) Obtained from Taishan Mansion
• Slime Condensate– Dropped by Slimes
• Slime Secretions– (3 Condendate to craft 1 Secretions) Dropped by Slimes
• Slime Condensate– (3 Secretions to craft 1 Condensate) Dropped by Slimes
• Daka’s Bell – Dropped by Joururi Workshop
• Crown of Insight

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