Yaoyao vs Kokomi
The Dendro bunny-healer vs. the Hydro strategist
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Yaoyao if…
- When you specifically need Dendro resonance and healing
- In Aggravate teams where Hydro would ruin the Quicken aura
- If you need a 4-star healer to free up Kokomi for another team
Pick Kokomi if…
- In Freeze teams for unrivaled Hydro application and healing
- As a dedicated on-field driver for Taser or Bloom teams
- Whenever you want near-immortality for your active character
Kokomi is one of the most versatile and powerful supports in the game. Yaoyao is excellent for Dendro-specific teams, but Kokomi's utility across multiple team archetypes makes her the overall winner.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yaoyao
- Only accessible Dendro healer — uniquely fills both the healer and Dendro applicator role in one slot
- Consistent off-field Dendro application via Yuegui without field time
- Healing scales with HP% making her durable and effective with minimal artifact investment
- Healing can be unreliable if enemies separate from characters (Yuegui has targeting AI)
- Not a DPS character — purely support role
- Dendro application frequency is moderate, not the strongest for reaction-heavy setups
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
Shared Team Members
With Yaoyao
Yaoyao offers a mobile healing solution for Nilou's Bloom teams, which is essential for surviving the explosive DMG of Bountiful Cores. Her Dendro application from Yuegui helps maintain the Dendro aura needed for Hydro characters to trigger Blooms.
With Kokomi
Kokomi provides incredible Hydro application and healing, acting as the primary driver or off-field support in Nilou's Bountiful Bloom teams. Her ability to hold Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers or sacrificial fragments makes her a versatile partner for Nilou's specialized mechanics.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Favonius Lance
Artifacts
Deepwood Memories
Sands
HP%
Goblet
HP%
Circlet
Healing Bonus
Substats
HP% > ER% (until 160–180%) > DEF%
Weapon
Everlasting Moonglow
Artifacts
Ocean-Hued Clam
Sands
HP%
Goblet
Hydro DMG% or HP%
Circlet
Healing Bonus
Substats
HP% > ER% (140–160%) > HP flat
Who Should You Pull?
- When you specifically need Dendro resonance and healing
- In Aggravate teams where Hydro would ruin the Quicken aura
- If you need a 4-star healer to free up Kokomi for another team
- In Freeze teams for unrivaled Hydro application and healing
- As a dedicated on-field driver for Taser or Bloom teams
- Whenever you want near-immortality for your active character