Theorylytics
Neuvillette

hydro · Catalyst

Neuvillette

Main DPS

VS
Yelan

hydro · Bow

Yelan

Sub-DPS

Neuvillette vs Yelan

Unstoppable Hydro beams vs. swift tactical support

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Neuvillette if…

  • When you want to melt through entire groups of enemies at once
  • When you prefer a self-sufficient carry who heals himself
  • When running a team with multiple different elements for his passive

Pick Yelan if…

  • When you need a Sub-DPS for a Normal Attack-based carry
  • When overworld traversal speed is a major priority
  • When you want to buff your active character's damage
Verdict

Neuvillette dominates the field with raw AOE power, while Yelan provides elite off-field support and mobility. Neuvillette is the better solo carry, but Yelan is more flexible across different team archetypes.

At a Glance

Neuvillette
Stat
Yelan
Catalyst
Weapon
Bow
5-Star
Rarity
5-Star
Main DPS
Role
Sub-DPS / Buffer
Massive BeamWinner
AOE
Limited (Skill) / Single-target (Burst)
Passive Stacks
Self-Buffing
Ramping DMG %
Hovering during CA
Mobility
High-speed SprintWinner
Excellent (wants HP)
Hydro Resonance
Excellent (wants HP)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Neuvillette

Strengths
  • Strong Hydro damage
  • Versatile team options
Weaknesses
  • Requires investment
  • Best teams use limited 5-stars

Yelan

Strengths
  • Strong Hydro damage
  • Versatile team options
Weaknesses
  • Requires investment
  • Best teams use limited 5-stars

Shared Team Members

FurinaFurina

With Neuvillette

Neuvillette's self-healing and HP fluctuation mechanics allow him to rapidly stack Furina's Fanfare for a massive teamwide DMG bonus. In return, Furina provides Hydro Resonance to increase Neuvillette's max HP and significant off-field damage.

With Yelan

Furina and Yelan together provide Hydro Resonance and an incredible amount of stacking DMG bonuses for the active character. Their combined off-field damage is high enough to carry many team compositions while Yelan's Burst provides further ramping buffs.

Best Builds (Signature)

Neuvillette

Weapon

Tome of the Eternal Flow

Artifacts

Marechaussee Hunter

Sands

HP %

Goblet

Hydro DMG

Circlet

CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG

Substats

HP % > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge

Yelan

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?

Neuvillette
Pull Neuvillette if…
  • When you want to melt through entire groups of enemies at once
  • When you prefer a self-sufficient carry who heals himself
  • When running a team with multiple different elements for his passive
Neuvillette Full Guide
Yelan
Pull Yelan if…
  • When you need a Sub-DPS for a Normal Attack-based carry
  • When overworld traversal speed is a major priority
  • When you want to buff your active character's damage
Yelan Full Guide