Astra Yao vs Rina
Astra Yao vs Rina — 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 Rina's Support identity.
- Astra Yao is a transformative support unit that redefines team-wide buffing and enables unique Quick-Swap strategies.
Pick Rina if…
- You need a Electric Support agent and Rina's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Support gameplay over Astra Yao's Support identity.
- Rina is a specialized support essential for enabling Electric teams through reliable PEN Ratio buffs.
Astra Yao and Rina 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. Rina (Electric, Support) is the better commit when Rina is a specialized support essential for enabling Electric teams through reliable PEN Ratio buffs. 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
Rina
- Provides substantial PEN Ratio buffs to the entire squad
- Enables consistent off-field Electric damage and support
- Possesses excellent team-wide Energy generation capabilities
- Puppet positioning can be clunky in highly mobile encounters
- Lower personal damage output compared to offensive supports
- Buff potential is heavily tied to maintaining high PEN Ratio stats
Shared Team Members
With Astra Yao
Secondary Anomaly / Disorder partner that amplifies Astra Yao's damage windows.
With Rina
Secondary Anomaly / Disorder partner that amplifies Rina's damage windows.
With Astra Yao
Attack partner who covers gaps while Astra Yao handles the main role.
With Rina
Attack partner who covers gaps while Rina handles the main role.
With Astra Yao
Defensive utility and supportive buffs that keep Astra Yao's rotation stable.
With Rina
Defensive utility and supportive buffs that keep Rina's rotation stable.
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
Weeping Cradle
Disk Set
Moonlight Lullaby
Disk 4
ATK% = Anomaly Proficiency
Disk 5
PEN Ratio%
Disk 6
Energy Regen >= ATK%
Substats
Anomaly Proficiency > ATK% > PEN = FLAT 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 Rina'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 Electric Support agent and Rina's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Support gameplay over Astra Yao's Support identity.
- Rina is a specialized support essential for enabling Electric teams through reliable PEN Ratio buffs.
- She is highly recommended if you main Electric DPS characters but can be skipped if your account focus lies elsewhere.
- Provides substantial PEN Ratio buffs to the entire squad.