Ye Shunguang
Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability mechanics. She offers exceptional sustained DPS and survivability, making her a top-tier carry for endgame content.
Ye Shunguang centers her gameplay around the 'Enlightened Mind' state, triggered by specific ultimate or entry skills to convert standard Physical DMG into high-output Honed Edge DMG. She manages a 'Qingming Sword Force' resource to execute enhanced attacks and blocks, allowing for fluid transitions between ground and aerial combat. Her core passive introduces 'Veil Vulnerability,' a powerful mechanic that overrides enemy Stun DMG multipliers to ensure consistent, high-impact damage windows.
Overview
Quick Build
W-Engine
Cloudcleave Radiance
S-rank — ATK, best in slot
Disk Set
White Water Ballad
4-PC · Best in slot
Disk 4
ATK% > CRIT DMG%
Main stat
Disk 5
PEN Ratio% = ATK%
Main stat
Disk 6
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
Strengths
- Integrated block mechanic provides defensive utility during offensive sequences
- High invulnerability frames during core Enlightened Mind animations
- Veil Vulnerability bypasses standard Stun DMG limitations
- Seamless transitions between grounded and aerial attack states
- Strong scaling with resource-based follow-up attacks
Weaknesses
- Requires active management of Qingming Sword Force for optimal combos
- Dependent on entering Enlightened Mind to access full damage potential
- Combat effectiveness drops significantly if stamina management is poor
- Strict requirements for specific team archetypes to maximize Additional Ability
- Animations can be lengthy, requiring precise timing to avoid interruption
Skill Priority
Primary damage source.
EX delivers strong damage.
Chain burst.
Passive enhancement.
Negligible.
Stat Priority
Prioritize triggering Ether Veil via Support/Defense character switches to maximize Sword Force buildup.
Engage Enlightened Mind early, then cycle through Sunderlight Annihilation and Soaring Light follow-ups to maintain damage pressure [L107, L117].
Review and adjust rotations based on your specific team composition.
W-Engines
S-Rank W-Engines
ATK
The equipper's DMG ignores 20/22/24/26/28% of the target's Physical RES. When the equipper activates an Ether Veil, the equipper's DMG increases by 25/28.7/32.5/36.2/40% and CRIT DMG increases by 25/28.7/32.5/36.2/40% for 40s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
Why it works —Cloudcleave Radiance provides direct Physical RES ignore and massive CRIT DMG/DMG buffs upon triggering Ether Veil.
ATK%
Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper's ATK increases by 3.5/4.4/5.2/6/7% for 8s, stacking up to 8 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
Why it works —The Brimstone provides consistent ATK stacking through basic and dash attacks.
ATK%
CRIT DMG is increased by 30/34.5/39/43.5/48%. When the equipper lands a hit with a Basic Attack, Special Attack, or Aftershock, they gain 1 stack of a buff. Each stack increases the equipper's CRIT DMG by an additional 10/11.5/13/14.5/16%, stacking up to 3 times. The effect lasts for 30s, with each stack's duration calculated separately, and can only be triggered once per use of a skill. With all 3 stacks, the equipper's Electric DMG increases by 20/23/26/29/32%.
ATK%
Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper's ATK increases by 3.5/4.4/5.2/6/7% for 8s, stacking up to 8 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
A-Rank W-Engines
ATK%
Launching a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist increases the equipper's ATK by 12/13.8/15.6/17.4/19.2% for 12s.
Why it works —Starlight Engine offers a solid ATK boost for F2P players via dodge counters.
Disk Drives
Disk 4
ATK% > CRIT DMG%
Disk 5
PEN Ratio% = ATK%
Disk 6
ATK%
Team Compositions
Ye Shunguang
S-Rank Physical DPS
Sunna
Support
Zhao
Defense
High-usage endgame shell featuring Ye Shunguang, Sunna, Zhao. Built around Ye Shunguang's S-Rank Physical DPS role with teammates covering stun, buffs, or secondary damage.
Primary S-Rank Physical DPS — owns the damage / utility identity of this squad.
Buffs and enables Ye Shunguang with low field time and strong team utility.
Defensive utility and supportive buffs that keep Ye Shunguang's rotation stable.
Skills & Mindscapes
Skills
When not in the Enlightened Mind state and with fewer than 6 points of Qingming Sword Force, certain attacks slowly build Qingming Sword Force. Whenever Qingming Sword Force is gained by any means, each 1 point of Qingming Sword Force that exceeds the limit is converted into 1 stack of Bearer, stacking up to 3 times. Upon leaving the Enlightened Mind state, all Bearer stacks are consumed to grant the same number of Qingming Sword Force stacks. Upon entering the battlefield, gain Unity, increasing CRIT Rate by 15% and DMG by 10%. When Ultimate: Chasing Storms or Entry Skill: Illuminating Darkness is unleashed, Ye Shunguang enters the Enlightened Mind state and activates Ether Veil: Verdict. Ether Veil: Verdict has the same duration as Enlightened Mind, lasting 16s. The duration timer pauses while she is off-field. During the Enlightened Mind state, Ye Shunguang's skills are enhanced, all Physical DMG dealt becomes Honed Edge DMG. While Ether Veil: Verdict is active, when an enemy enters Ether Veil: Verdict, they gain a Veil Vulnerability effect based on their current Stun DMG Multiplier. When Ye Shunguang's skills deal DMG to enemies, the enemy's Stun DMG Multiplier is ignored and replaced with the Veil Vulnerability bonus. Veil Vulnerability caps at 110%. The effect is removed when Ether Veil: Verdict ends.
When another character in your squad is a Support or Defense character: When a squadmate activates any Ether Veil, gain 3 points of Qingming Sword Force. If already in the Enlightened Mind state, this is instead converted into 3 stacks of Bearer.
Launches up to four forward slashes, dealing Physical DMG. Can be chained into Dash Attack: Phantasm Dash after the 4th hit.
Launches a flurry of blade shockwaves, dealing Physical DMG. Hold to extend the attack. Anti-Interrupt Level is increased during this skill.
While in the Enlightened Mind state and on the ground, press to activate: Performs up to three forward slashes, dealing Physical DMG. If struck by an enemy attack during the 3rd hit, triggers a block, negating that instance of DMG. If she possesses Qingming Sword Force, the 3rd hit is replaced with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent.
While in the Enlightened Mind state and with Qingming Sword Force, after the 2nd hit of Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Splitting Currents, press to activate: Launches a swift rising attack, dealing Physical DMG and entering an airborne state. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After activating Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Annihilation, and with Qingming Sword Force, press to activate: Launches a wide sweeping slash forward, dealing massive Physical DMG. On hit, 1 point of Qingming Sword Force is consumed. If struck by an enemy during the skill, triggers a block, negating that instance of DMG and increasing the skill's Interrupt Level. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill and with Qingming Sword Force, press to consume 1 point of Qingming Sword Force and launch a hit of EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soaring Light. This skill is automatically followed up with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Skyward Ascent, and Ye Shunguang enters an airborne state. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
In the Enlightened Mind state, and while airborne, press to activate: Launches up to two downward slashes in front, dealing Physical DMG. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. Press or to follow up with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Annihilation. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After the 2nd hit of Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight, press to activate: Performs a falling attack in front, entering a grounded state, and dealing Physical DMG. When launching this skill with 2 or more points of Qingming Sword Force, Ye Shunguang will perform a downward falling strike across a large area in front instead, dealing massive Physical DMG. On hit, 2 points of Qingming Sword Force are consumed, granting the Culmination effect. After using this skill, if Ye Shunguang possesses Qingming Sword Force, press to consume 1 point of Qingming Sword Force and launch a hit of EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soaring Light, which can be quickly followed up with Basic Attack: Enlightened Mind - Sunderlight Maximum. Ye Shunguang will not exit the Enlightened Mind state during this skill. During this skill, if attacked by enemies, triggers a block, negating that instance of DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
During EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soar[...]
Mindscapes
Upon entering the battlefield, gains 6 Qingming Sword Force. This effect can trigger once every 180s in Investigation Zone mode. The Unity effect from Core Passive: Burning Clarity increases DMG dealt by an additional 10%, and they ignore 20% of the target's DEF.
Is it worth getting?
Essential for high-end play, offering immediate Sword Force and significant DMG/DEF-shred utility.
The max stack count of Bearer increases to 6, and Culmination can stack up to 9 times; While in the Enlightened Mind state, each point of Qingming Sword Force consumed grants 1 stack of Culmination. EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Soaring Light and Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens's DMG ignores 40% of the target's DEF.
Is it worth getting?
Greatly improves stacking consistency and provides massive DEF ignore.
Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
Is it worth getting?
Skill-level bump only — fine on the path to higher Mindscapes, not a pull goal by itself.
Upon entering the battlefield, gains 1,000 Decibels. In Investigation Zone mode, this effect can trigger once every 180s. The Vulnerability bonus provided by Ether Veil: Verdict is increased to a maximum of 200%.
Is it worth getting?
Useful tempo upgrade — smoother resources, stun windows, or rotation uptime.
Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
Is it worth getting?
Skill-level bump only — fine on the path to higher Mindscapes, not a pull goal by itself.
Upon entering the battlefield, gains 2 stacks of Lantern Wish. When entering the Enlightened Mind state, gains 1 stack of Lantern Wish, stacking up to 4 times. With 3 stacks of Lantern Wish, EX Special Attack: Enlightened Mind - Return to Dust is replaced with Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens. When this Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens is activated, it consumes 3 stacks of Lantern Wish. The last hit of Enlightened Mind - Return to Dust and Ultimate: Cleaving Heavens deal 1,500% of ATK as additional Physical DMG.
Is it worth getting?
Luxury upgrade that allows for ultimate-tier damage output via Lantern Wish stacks.
Ye Shunguang is viable and competitive at M0. First stop: M2. Endgame target: M2.
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