Diluc vs Yanfei
Legendary claymore user vs. the legal-eagle catalyst
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Diluc if…
- When you want a character with high natural survivability
- In teams focused on heavy stagger and Plunge damage
- If you prefer not to manage stamina-intensive Charged Attacks
Pick Yanfei if…
- For safe, long-distance Vaporize or Overload gameplay
- If you have C4 and want a 'Tankfei' shield-support build
- When you need a Pyro carry who can easily target flying enemies
Yanfei offers surprising versatility and range for a 4-star, often matching a low-constellation Diluc in effectiveness. Diluc's main advantage is his higher base stats and easier management of resources.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Diluc
- Pyro Infusion will not be lost if you swap characters and swap back to Diluc.
- Great Shield breaking having both Pyro and Blunt DMG.
- Elemental Burst only costs 40 Energy.
- Low damage compared to other Main DPS, especially Pyro characters.
- First Ascension Passive increases Charged Attack damage which is rarely used.
- Diluc's best weapons are simply stat sticks and not tailored for him.
Yanfei
- Strong Pyro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Shared Team Members
With Diluc
Bennett is Diluc's most important battery and buffer, providing the Pyro particles needed to keep Diluc's 40-cost Burst available on cooldown. The massive ATK bonus from Bennett's Burst significantly increases Diluc's damage across his entire kit, from his Skill to his Phoenix. Together, they form a powerful Pyro core that is the foundation of most Diluc team compositions.
With Yanfei
Bennett provides Yanfei with a necessary ATK buff to maximize her powerful Charged Attacks and a consistent source of Pyro particles for her 80-cost Burst. His healing and Pyro resonance also improve her survivability and base damage, which is vital for her role as an on-field carry. This pairing is essential for Yanfei to maintain her high-damage rotations and Burst uptime.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Wolf's Gravestone
Artifacts
Marechaussee Hunter
Sands
ATK % / Elemental Mastery
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK % > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge
Weapon
Surf's Up
Artifacts
Crimson Witch of Flames
Sands
Elemental Mastery / ATK %
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate / DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Who Should You Pull?
- When you want a character with high natural survivability
- In teams focused on heavy stagger and Plunge damage
- If you prefer not to manage stamina-intensive Charged Attacks
- For safe, long-distance Vaporize or Overload gameplay
- If you have C4 and want a 'Tankfei' shield-support build
- When you need a Pyro carry who can easily target flying enemies