Astra Yao vs Lucia
Astra Yao vs Lucia — two Support agents competing for the same roster slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Astra Yao if…
- You need a Ether Support agent and Astra Yao's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Support gameplay over Lucia's Support identity.
- Astra Yao is a transformative support unit that redefines team-wide buffing and enables unique Quick-Swap strategies.
Pick Lucia if…
- You need a Ether Support agent and Lucia's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Support gameplay over Astra Yao's Support identity.
- Lucia is a transformative Support unit whose ability to scale off Max HP while providing massive damage buffs and team sustainability makes her essential for top-tier Ether compositions.
Astra Yao and Lucia are both Support investments that answer different account needs. Astra Yao (Ether, Support) shines when Astra Yao is a transformative support unit that redefines team-wide buffing and enables unique Quick-Swap strategies. Lucia (Ether, Support) is the better commit when Lucia is a transformative Support unit whose ability to scale off Max HP while providing massive damage buffs and team sustainability makes her essential for top-tier Ether compositions. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Astra Yao
- High team-wide DMG and CRIT DMG buffs
- Unique invulnerability while off-active in Idyllic Cadenza
- Enables on-demand Quick Assists for superior rotation control
- Immobile during Idyllic Cadenza activation
- Requires significant energy management for optimal utility
- Complex rotation demands precise timing
Lucia
- Provides massive Sheer Force increases based on her initial Max HP
- Extends duration of powerful team-wide buffs like Ether Veil via active combat
- Grants team-wide survivability through Max HP percentage increases
- Requires careful management of Dream Points to maintain the Dream state
- Aftershock mechanics have a fixed internal cooldown
- Highly dependent on reaching specific Max HP thresholds for maximum output
Best Builds (Signature)
W-Engine
Elegant Vanity
Disk Set
Astral Voice
Disk 4
ATK%
Disk 5
ATK%
Disk 6
Energy Regen = ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
W-Engine
Dreamlit Hearth(S1)
Disk Set
Moonlight Lullaby(4-PC)
Disk 4
HP%
Disk 5
HP%
Disk 6
HP%
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
Who Should You Pull?
- You need a Ether Support agent and Astra Yao's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Support gameplay over Lucia's Support identity.
- Astra Yao is a transformative support unit that redefines team-wide buffing and enables unique Quick-Swap strategies.
- Her ability to remain active and invulnerable on-field while buffing others makes her a staple for any high-tier roster.
- Astra Yao is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
- You need a Ether Support agent and Lucia's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Support gameplay over Astra Yao's Support identity.
- Lucia is a transformative Support unit whose ability to scale off Max HP while providing massive damage buffs and team sustainability makes her essential for top-tier Ether compositions.
- Her unique Dream state mechanics allow for consistent uptime on critical combat buffs, ensuring your team remains dominant in extended encounters.
- Lucia is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.