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Jing Yuan
Honkai: Star Rail · Character

Jing Yuan

Erudition damage dealer with a summoned follow-up attacker

Released May 17, 2023

Jing Yuan deals area Lightning damage and builds up Lightning-Lord, a summoned attacker whose turn delivers follow-up hits to a random enemy and adjacent targets. Use him when you can keep him acting and free of Crowd Control so Lightning-Lord can take its turns and receive hits-per-action boosts from his Skill and Ultimate.

ElementThunderPathEruditionRarity5
Jing Yuan GUIDE

Understand Jing Yuan

Useful when…

  • Dealing repeated area damage through Lightning-Lord follow-up attacks.
  • Using Skill and Ultimate hits to increase Lightning-Lord’s next action’s hit count.
  • Taking advantage of Lightning-Lord’s follow-up attack against groups of enemies.

How does Lightning-Lord work?

Lightning-Lord is summoned at battle start with 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When it acts, its hits are follow-up attacks: each hit targets one random enemy, and adjacent enemies take a fraction of the primary target’s damage. Jing Yuan’s Skill deals Lightning damage to all enemies and adds 2 Hits Per Action for Lightning-Lord’s next turn; his Ultimate deals area damage and adds 3. Hits Per Action can reach 10. Each added hit also raises Lightning-Lord’s SPD by 10 for that action; after it acts, its SPD and hit count return to base. His Technique adds 3 Hits Per Action to Lightning-Lord’s first turn in the next battle.

When should you use him?

Jing Yuan suits encounters where area damage and follow-up attacks can reach multiple enemies. His Skill contributes direct area damage and prepares a stronger Lightning-Lord action; his Ultimate does the same with a larger hit-count increase. The follow-up’s primary target is random, so adjacent damage is tied to whichever enemy is selected. His single-target Basic ATK is available, but regular Skill and Ultimate use are what raise Lightning-Lord’s next hit count.

What should you improve first?

For his damage pattern, prioritize the Talent and the Skill and Ultimate that power up Lightning-Lord’s hit count while dealing area damage. The ATK and CRIT Rate bonus traces support his damage. Basic ATK levels are a lower priority if he mainly uses Skill and Ultimate. Promotion raises his level and stats; further investment should follow whether you need more damage from the summon or from Jing Yuan’s own attacks.

What can prevent Lightning-Lord from contributing?

If Jing Yuan is knocked down, Lightning-Lord disappears. If Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control, Lightning-Lord cannot act. The extra hits and SPD gained from Skill and Ultimate only apply to the next Lightning-Lord turn, then reset after that action. Do not treat the increased hit count as a permanent stat or assume the summon always targets the enemy you want.

Limitations and tradeoffs

  • The summon’s damage is delayed until Lightning-Lord acts, and its primary target is random.
  • Crowd Control on Jing Yuan prevents Lightning-Lord from acting; Jing Yuan’s knockdown removes the summon.
  • Skill and Ultimate investment raises the next action’s hit count, not Lightning-Lord’s permanent base hit count.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Treating Lightning-Lord’s temporary SPD and hit-count increases as permanent.
  • Ignoring Crowd Control on Jing Yuan, which prevents Lightning-Lord from acting.
  • Assuming every Lightning-Lord hit targets a chosen enemy; its primary target is random.

Effects and reference details

Glistening Light · Basic ATK

Jing Yuan deals Lightning DMG equal to 50% of his ATK to one designated enemy.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1Jing Yuan deals Lightning DMG equal to 50% of his ATK to one designated enemy.
2Jing Yuan deals Lightning DMG equal to 60% of his ATK to one designated enemy.
3Jing Yuan deals Lightning DMG equal to 70% of his ATK to one designated enemy.
4Jing Yuan deals Lightning DMG equal to 80% of his ATK to one designated enemy.
5Jing Yuan deals Lightning DMG equal to 90% of his ATK to one designated enemy.
6Jing Yuan deals Lightning DMG equal to 100% of his ATK to one designated enemy.
7Jing Yuan deals Lightning DMG equal to 110% of his ATK to one designated enemy.
8Jing Yuan deals Lightning DMG equal to 120% of his ATK to one designated enemy.
9Jing Yuan deals Lightning DMG equal to 130% of his ATK to one designated enemy.
10Jing Yuan deals Lightning DMG equal to 140% of his ATK to one designated enemy.
Rifting Zenith · Skill

Deals Lightning DMG equal to 50% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1Deals Lightning DMG equal to 50% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
2Deals Lightning DMG equal to 55% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
3Deals Lightning DMG equal to 60% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
4Deals Lightning DMG equal to 65% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
5Deals Lightning DMG equal to 70% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
6Deals Lightning DMG equal to 75% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
7Deals Lightning DMG equal to 81.25% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
8Deals Lightning DMG equal to 87.5% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
9Deals Lightning DMG equal to 93.75% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
10Deals Lightning DMG equal to 100% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
11Deals Lightning DMG equal to 105% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
12Deals Lightning DMG equal to 110% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
13Deals Lightning DMG equal to 115% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
14Deals Lightning DMG equal to 120% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
15Deals Lightning DMG equal to 125% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn.
Lightbringer · Ultimate

Deals Lightning DMG equal to 120% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1Deals Lightning DMG equal to 120% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
2Deals Lightning DMG equal to 128% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
3Deals Lightning DMG equal to 136% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
4Deals Lightning DMG equal to 144% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
5Deals Lightning DMG equal to 152% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
6Deals Lightning DMG equal to 160% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
7Deals Lightning DMG equal to 170% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
8Deals Lightning DMG equal to 180% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
9Deals Lightning DMG equal to 190% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
10Deals Lightning DMG equal to 200% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
11Deals Lightning DMG equal to 208% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
12Deals Lightning DMG equal to 216% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
13Deals Lightning DMG equal to 224% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
14Deals Lightning DMG equal to 232% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
15Deals Lightning DMG equal to 240% of Jing Yuan's ATK to all enemies and increases Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn.
Prana Extirpated · Talent

Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 33% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy.
The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values.
When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear.
When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 33% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
2Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 36.3% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
3Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 39.6% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
4Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 42.9% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
5Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 46.2% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
6Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 49.5% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
7Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 53.63% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
8Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 57.75% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
9Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 61.88% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
10Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 66% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
11Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 69.3% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
12Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 72.6% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
13Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 75.9% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
14Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 79.2% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
15Summons "Lightning-Lord" at the start of the battle. "Lightning-Lord" has 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord takes action, its hits are considered as Follow-Up ATKs, with each hit dealing Lightning DMG equal to 82.5% of Jing Yuan's ATK to a random single enemy, and enemies adjacent to it also receive Lightning DMG equal to 25% of the DMG dealt to the primary target enemy. The Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action can reach a max of 10. Every time "Lightning-Lord's" Hits Per Action increases by 1, its SPD increases by 10. After the "Lightning-Lord's" action ends, its SPD and Hits Per Action return to their base values. When Jing Yuan is knocked down, the "Lightning-Lord" will disappear. When Jing Yuan is affected by Crowd Control debuff, the "Lightning-Lord" is unable to take action.
Attack

Attacks an enemy, and after entering combat, reduces their Toughness of the corresponding Type.

Spiritus Invocation · Technique

After the Technique is used, the Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action in the first turn increases by 3 at the start of the next battle.

Ability descriptions by source level. Purchased caps and bonus levels are separate.

Source levelEffect
1After the Technique is used, the Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action in the first turn increases by 3 at the start of the next battle.

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