Yun Jin vs Illuga
The stage performer vs. the nomadic Geo hunter
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Yun Jin if…
- In teams centered around a single Normal Attack carry
- When you need the C6 Attack Speed buff for faster rotations
- If you need a low-cost Geo support who doesn't take field time
Pick Illuga if…
- In Geo teams that need more off-field pressure and energy
- When you can leverage his Geo constructs for resonance damage
- Against multiple targets where his AoE outshines her single-buff focus
Yun Jin is a better specialist for specific carries like Yoimiya. Illuga provides more general utility and personal damage to Geo-focused teams, making him a more versatile sub-DPS option.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yun Jin
- Strong Geo damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Illuga
- Strong support for Lunar-Crystalize teams (specifically Zibai)
- Does not require heavy investment
- Provides value even for non-Lunar-Crystalize Geo teams
- Requires C2 to use the Silken Moon's Serenade artifact set
- Lunar-Crystalize buffs are limited to direct damage which few characters can currently use
Shared Team Members
With Yun Jin
Zhongli provides the Geo Resonance and shield necessary to protect the team while Yun Jin buffs the primary attacker. His Jade Shield's RES shred stacks with other buffs to maximize the damage of the Normal Attack carry Yun Jin is supporting.
With Illuga
Illuga benefits from Zhongli's pillars and shield, which help activate Geo Resonance and provide consistent interruption resistance. Zhongli's universal shred ensures Illuga's damage remains high against all types of enemies.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Engulfing Lightning
Artifacts
Husk of Opulent Dreams
Sands
Energy Recharge / DEF %
Goblet
DEF %
Circlet
DEF %
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Weapon
Dragon's Bane
Artifacts
Silken Moon's Serenade
Sands
Elemental Mastery
Goblet
Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge
Circlet
Elemental Mastery
Substats
Energy Recharge (Until Requirement) > Elemental Mastery > CRIT Rate (with Favonius)
Who Should You Pull?
- In teams centered around a single Normal Attack carry
- When you need the C6 Attack Speed buff for faster rotations
- If you need a low-cost Geo support who doesn't take field time
- In Geo teams that need more off-field pressure and energy
- When you can leverage his Geo constructs for resonance damage
- Against multiple targets where his AoE outshines her single-buff focus