Kokomi vs Yelan
The tactical healer vs. the high-speed offensive assassin
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Kokomi if…
- When your team's survival is at risk (high pressure floors)
- For stationary AoE teams like Freeze
- If you need a reliable on-field Hydro driver
Pick Yelan if…
- For massive single-target damage and team-wide buffs
- When you need the fastest overworld exploration mobility
- In Vaporize or double-Hydro teams for maximum offensive power
Kokomi is for safety and stability; Yelan is for speed and destruction. Most players will find Yelan more impactful for clear times, but Kokomi is unmatched for comfort.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Kokomi
- Excellent healing, especially in on-field playstyles
- Good Hydro application both on- and off-field
- Varied playstyles and flexible team building
- Enemies can move away from Kokomi’s jellyfish, reducing her off-field Hydro application and particle generation to zero
- Comparatively lower personal output compared to most on-field damage dealers
- Relatively low DPS gains with vertical investment
Yelan
- Strong Hydro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Shared Team Members
With Kokomi
Xingqiu and Kokomi form a nearly unstoppable double Hydro core that provides both high damage reduction and exceptional healing. Xingqiu's Raincutter swords provide consistent Hydro application and single-target damage, while Kokomi offers AoE Hydro and sustained team healing. Together, they ensure permanent Hydro Resonance and excellent energy generation for the entire party.
With Yelan
Xingqiu is the premier partner for Yelan in 'Double Hydro' teams, where their combined Hydro application and damage are unparalleled. Their presence together lowers each other's Energy Recharge requirements and provides Hydro Resonance, which boosts Yelan's HP-scaling damage. This duo is a staple for high-end teams that focus on vaporize or extreme raw Hydro DPS.
With Kokomi
Kazuha provides Kokomi with a massive Hydro DMG bonus and 40% Hydro RES shred via Viridescent Venerer, which is essential for maximizing her damage in Mono-Hydro or Taser builds. His grouping pulls enemies into Kokomi's jellyfish range, ensuring they receive consistent damage and Hydro application. This synergy significantly enhances Kokomi's effectiveness as an on-field driver.
With Yelan
Kazuha is a key force multiplier for Yelan, offering a large Hydro DMG bonus and Hydro RES shred that greatly amplifies her high personal damage. His grouping ensures her Elemental Skill and Burst hit as many targets as possible, while his personal damage also benefits from any team buffs. He is an essential support for maximizing Yelan's contribution in any Hydro-related team.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Everlasting Moonglow
Artifacts
Ocean-Hued Clam
Sands
HP%
Goblet
Hydro DMG% or HP%
Circlet
Healing Bonus
Substats
HP% > ER% (140–160%) > HP flat
Weapon
Aqua Simulacra
Artifacts
Emblem of Severed Fate
Sands
Energy Recharge or HP %
Goblet
Hydro DMG or HP %
Circlet
CRIT Rate / DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Who Should You Pull?
- When your team's survival is at risk (high pressure floors)
- For stationary AoE teams like Freeze
- If you need a reliable on-field Hydro driver
- For massive single-target damage and team-wide buffs
- When you need the fastest overworld exploration mobility
- In Vaporize or double-Hydro teams for maximum offensive power