Astra Yao vs Soukaku
Astra Yao vs Soukaku — 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 Soukaku's Support identity.
- Astra Yao is a transformative support unit that redefines team-wide buffing and enables unique Quick-Swap strategies.
Pick Soukaku if…
- You need a Ice Support agent and Soukaku's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Support gameplay over Astra Yao's Support identity.
- Soukaku is a foundational support for Ice teams, providing critical team-wide ATK and Ice DMG buffs.
Astra Yao and Soukaku 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. Soukaku (Ice, Support) is the better commit when Soukaku is a foundational support for Ice teams, providing critical team-wide ATK and Ice DMG 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
Soukaku
- High team-wide ATK buff potential
- Strong Ice DMG synergy with passive abilities
- Efficient Energy recovery for the team
- Buff uptime requires precise rotation management
- Requires EX Special usage to build Vortex stacks
- Limited effectiveness outside of Ice-focused teams
Shared Team Members
With Astra Yao
Secondary Anomaly / Disorder partner that amplifies Astra Yao's damage windows.
With Soukaku
Secondary Anomaly / Disorder partner that amplifies Soukaku's damage windows.
With Astra Yao
Opens stun windows so Astra Yao can dump burst damage safely.
With Soukaku
Opens stun windows so Soukaku can dump burst damage safely.
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
Bashful Demon
Disk Set
Freedom Blues
Disk 4
ATK% > CRIT Rate%
Disk 5
ATK% > Ice DMG%
Disk 6
Energy Regen = ATK%
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 Soukaku'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 Ice Support agent and Soukaku's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Support gameplay over Astra Yao's Support identity.
- Soukaku is a foundational support for Ice teams, providing critical team-wide ATK and Ice DMG buffs.
- Her ability to transition into these buffs through her flag mechanic makes her essential for optimizing damage output in high-tier content.
- Soukaku is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.