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Yanqing
Honkai: Star Rail · Character

Yanqing

Hunt damage dealer who relies on maintaining Soulsteel Sync

Released Apr 26, 2023

Yanqing focuses on one enemy and gains CRIT bonuses, a chance to follow up, and a chance to Freeze while Soulsteel Sync is active. Use him when you can protect him from taking damage, since any damage he receives removes the state that enables those benefits.

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Yanqing GUIDE

Understand Yanqing

Useful when…

  • Attacking a single target while Soulsteel Sync supplies CRIT bonuses and follow-up chances.
  • Using his Ultimate to gain CRIT Rate and, if Soulsteel Sync is active, additional CRIT DMG.
  • Applying Freeze through the Talent’s follow-up attack when its base chance succeeds.

How does Soulsteel Sync work?

His Skill deals Ice damage to one enemy and activates Soulsteel Sync for one turn. While active, the Talent makes Yanqing less likely to be attacked and raises his CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG. After he attacks, there is a 50% fixed chance to launch a follow-up dealing Ice damage; that attack has a 65% base chance to Freeze for one turn. A Frozen enemy cannot act and receives additional Ice damage at the start of each turn. When Yanqing receives damage, Soulsteel Sync is removed.

When is he useful?

Yanqing’s kit is suited to a protected single-target damage role. His Ultimate raises CRIT Rate by 60%; if Soulsteel Sync is active, it also raises CRIT DMG by 30% for one turn before striking one enemy. His Technique increases damage against enemies at 50% HP or higher for two turns at battle start. The effect is conditional, so it contributes most when the target remains above that threshold.

What upgrades are relevant?

The Skill activates Soulsteel Sync, while the Talent supplies its passive CRIT and follow-up benefits, so these are relevant investments for his core pattern. The Ultimate adds a large single-target attack and temporary CRIT bonuses. ATK and Ice damage bonus traces support damage. Because the Talent’s benefits disappear when Yanqing takes damage, his protection and ability to maintain the state matter to the value of offensive investment.

What breaks the pattern?

Receiving damage removes Soulsteel Sync, so the Skill’s one-turn activation can be lost before its benefits are used. The follow-up and Freeze are chance-based, and the Freeze chance is a base chance rather than a guarantee. His Technique’s damage increase only applies to enemies at or above the stated HP threshold and lasts two turns.

Limitations and tradeoffs

  • His key CRIT and follow-up benefits are tied to a state removed by taking damage.
  • The follow-up and Freeze effects are chance-based.
  • His Technique’s bonus is limited to enemies at or above half HP and lasts two turns.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Allowing Yanqing to take damage and assuming Soulsteel Sync remains active.
  • Treating the follow-up or Freeze as guaranteed.
  • Expecting his Technique bonus to apply to enemies below 50% HP.

Effects and reference details

Frost Thorn · Basic ATK

Deals Ice DMG equal to 50% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.

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

Source levelEffect
1Deals Ice DMG equal to 50% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
2Deals Ice DMG equal to 60% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
3Deals Ice DMG equal to 70% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
4Deals Ice DMG equal to 80% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
5Deals Ice DMG equal to 90% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
6Deals Ice DMG equal to 100% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
7Deals Ice DMG equal to 110% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
8Deals Ice DMG equal to 120% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
9Deals Ice DMG equal to 130% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
10Deals Ice DMG equal to 140% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
Darting Ironthorn · Skill

Deals Ice DMG equal to 110% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.

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

Source levelEffect
1Deals Ice DMG equal to 110% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
2Deals Ice DMG equal to 121% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
3Deals Ice DMG equal to 132% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
4Deals Ice DMG equal to 143% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
5Deals Ice DMG equal to 154% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
6Deals Ice DMG equal to 165% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
7Deals Ice DMG equal to 178.75% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
8Deals Ice DMG equal to 192.5% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
9Deals Ice DMG equal to 206.25% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
10Deals Ice DMG equal to 220% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
11Deals Ice DMG equal to 231% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
12Deals Ice DMG equal to 242% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
13Deals Ice DMG equal to 253% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
14Deals Ice DMG equal to 264% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
15Deals Ice DMG equal to 275% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy and activates "Soulsteel Sync" for 1 turn.
Amidst the Raining Bliss · Ultimate

Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 30%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 210% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.

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

Source levelEffect
1Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 30%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 210% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
2Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 32%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 224% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
3Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 34%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 238% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
4Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 36%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 252% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
5Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 38%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 266% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
6Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 40%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 280% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
7Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 42.5%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 297.5% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
8Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 45%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 315% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
9Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 47.5%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 332.5% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
10Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 50%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 350% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
11Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 52%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 364% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
12Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 54%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 378% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
13Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 56%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 392% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
14Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 58%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 406% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
15Increases Yanqing's CRIT Rate by 60%. When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, increases Yanqing's CRIT DMG by an extra 60%. This buff lasts for one turn. Afterwards, deals Ice DMG equal to 420% of Yanqing's ATK to one designated enemy.
One With the Sword · Talent

When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 15% and his CRIT DMG increases by 15%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 50% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 25% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn.
The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 25% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn.
When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.

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

Source levelEffect
1When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 15% and his CRIT DMG increases by 15%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 50% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 25% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 25% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
2When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 15.5% and his CRIT DMG increases by 16.5%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 51% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 27.5% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 27.5% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
3When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 16% and his CRIT DMG increases by 18%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 52% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 30% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 30% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
4When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 16.5% and his CRIT DMG increases by 19.5%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 53% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 32.5% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 32.5% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
5When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 17% and his CRIT DMG increases by 21%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 54% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 35% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 35% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
6When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 17.5% and his CRIT DMG increases by 22.5%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 55% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 37.5% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 37.5% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
7When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 18.12% and his CRIT DMG increases by 24.37%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 56.25% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 40.62% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 40.62% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
8When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 18.75% and his CRIT DMG increases by 26.25%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 57.5% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 43.75% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 43.75% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
9When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 19.38% and his CRIT DMG increases by 28.12%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 58.75% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 46.88% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 46.88% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
10When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 20% and his CRIT DMG increases by 30%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 60% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 50% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 50% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
11When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 20.5% and his CRIT DMG increases by 31.5%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 61% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 52.5% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 52.5% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
12When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 21% and his CRIT DMG increases by 33%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 62% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 55% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 55% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
13When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 21.5% and his CRIT DMG increases by 34.5%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 63% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 57.5% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 57.5% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
14When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 22% and his CRIT DMG increases by 36%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 64% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 60% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 60% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
15When "Soulsteel Sync" is active, Yanqing is less likely to be attacked by enemies. Yanqing's CRIT Rate increases by 22.5% and his CRIT DMG increases by 37.5%. After Yanqing attacks an enemy, there is a 65% fixed chance to launch Follow-Up ATK, dealing Ice DMG equal to 62.5% of Yanqing's ATK to the enemy, which has a 65% base chance to Freeze the enemy for 1 turn. The Frozen target cannot take action and receives Ice Additional DMG equal to 62.5% of Yanqing's ATK at the beginning of each turn. When Yanqing receives DMG, the "Soulsteel Sync" effect will disappear.
Attack

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

The One True Sword · Technique

After using his Technique, at the start of the next battle, Yanqing deals 30% more DMG for 2 turn(s) to enemies whose current HP percentage is 50% or higher.

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

Source levelEffect
1After using his Technique, at the start of the next battle, Yanqing deals 30% more DMG for 2 turn(s) to enemies whose current HP percentage is 50% or higher.

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Game data version: 4.6.0

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