Gaming vs Yanfei
High-impact plunge damage vs. consistent long-range Pyro application
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Gaming if…
- If you want the highest possible DPS from a 4-star Pyro carry
- When you have Xianyun to enable his full potential
- If you prefer a dynamic melee playstyle
Pick Yanfei if…
- For comfortable overworld play with auto-targeting range
- If you need a 'Tankfei' shielder/healer hybrid at C4
- When fighting flying or highly mobile enemies
Gaming is the superior damage dealer for endgame content, boasting 5-star level multipliers in plunge teams. Yanfei remains a solid, comfortable option for newer players or those needing her specific C4 defensive utility.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gaming
- Strong Pyro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Yanfei
- Strong Pyro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Shared Team Members
With Gaming
Xingqiu is Gaming's most reliable Hydro enabler, providing consistent Raincutter procs that allow Gaming to Vaporize every plunging attack. His damage reduction and minor healing also add a layer of safety during Gaming's aggressive rotations.
With Yanfei
Xingqiu provides Yanfei with the Hydro application she needs to Vaporize her Charged Attacks and provides much-needed interruption resistance. This allows Yanfei to complete her combos without being staggered by enemy hits, significantly increasing her DPS.
With Gaming
Bennett's Elemental Burst provides the massive ATK buff Gaming needs to reach his maximum damage potential during his Burst window. He also enables Pyro Resonance and provides the healing necessary to keep Gaming's health above the threshold for his passives.
With Yanfei
Bennett provides Yanfei with a powerful ATK buff and serves as a Pyro battery, ensuring she can use her Burst on every rotation. The Pyro resonance and healing he provides are essential for Yanfei to function as a primary on-field damage dealer.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Fruitful Hook
Artifacts
Crimson Witch of Flames
Sands
Elemental Mastery > ATK %
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
Energy Recharge to requirements > CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > Elemental Mastery > ATK %
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?
- If you want the highest possible DPS from a 4-star Pyro carry
- When you have Xianyun to enable his full potential
- If you prefer a dynamic melee playstyle
- For comfortable overworld play with auto-targeting range
- If you need a 'Tankfei' shielder/healer hybrid at C4
- When fighting flying or highly mobile enemies