Theorylytics

Banyue vs Yidhari

Banyue vs Yidhari — two Rupture agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Banyue if…

  • You need a Fire Rupture agent and Banyue's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Fire Rupture DPS gameplay over Yidhari's DPS identity.
  • Banyue is a dominant top-tier Fire carry who remains highly effective at M0.

Pick Yidhari if…

  • You need a Ice Rupture agent and Yidhari's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Banyue's Fire Rupture DPS identity.
  • Yidhari is a high-risk, high-reward Ice DPS who excels at managing her own HP to maximize damage output.
Verdict

Banyue and Yidhari are both Rupture investments that answer different account needs. Banyue (Fire, Fire Rupture DPS) shines when Banyue is a dominant top-tier Fire carry who remains highly effective at M0. Yidhari (Ice, DPS) is the better commit when Yidhari is a high-risk, high-reward Ice DPS who excels at managing her own HP to maximize damage output. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Banyue
Stat
Yidhari
Fire
Attribute
Ice
Rupture
Specialty
Rupture
S-Rank
Rank
S-Rank
Fire Rupture DPS
Primary role
DPS
Sheer Force / Rupture
Damage type
Sheer Force / Rupture
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
HP-Scaling DPS + Burst DamageWinner
Playstyle clarity
Ice DPS + HP Manipulator
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
ModerateWinner
Team flexibility
Focused
Dialyn / Lucia / Ju Fufu
Best support shell
Lycaon / Lucia / Dialyn
Cauldron of Clarity — A-rank · AccessibleWinner
F2P W-Engine path
Radiowave Journey — A-rank · Accessible
ExcellentWinner
M0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

Banyue

Strengths
  • Converts Max HP into Sheer Force, bypassing standard DEF scaling
  • High invulnerability frames during EX and finisher sequences
  • Excellent self-sustain through HP-based resource management
Weaknesses
  • Requires high technical play to time parries for Wrathful Fires
  • Vulnerable to damage during the health-draining setup phase
  • Strict rotation window when Visage of Wrath is active

Yidhari

Strengths
  • Powerful counter-attack potential via tentacle blocks
  • Significant Ice RES shredding capabilities
  • High invulnerability uptime during EX skills
Weaknesses
  • HP management requires constant attention to avoid accidental knockouts
  • High risk of death due to self-damaging mechanics
  • Damage potential heavily tied to maintaining specific HP thresholds

Shared Team Members

With Banyue

Buffs and enables Banyue with low field time.

With Yidhari

Buffs and enables Yidhari with low field time and strong team utility.

With Banyue

Opens stun windows for Banyue's burst.

With Yidhari

Opens stun windows so Yidhari can dump burst damage safely.

With Banyue

Opens stun windows for Banyue's burst.

With Yidhari

Opens stun windows so Yidhari can dump burst damage safely.

Best Builds (Signature)

Banyue

W-Engine

Wrathful Vajra

Disk Set

Yunkui Tales

Disk 4

CRIT DMG% > CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

Fire DMG% > HP%

Disk 6

HP%

Substats

CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > HP% > ATK% > Flat HP

Yidhari

W-Engine

Kraken's Cradle

Disk Set

Yunkui Tales (4-PC)

Disk 4

CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%

Disk 5

Ice DMG% > HP%

Disk 6

HP%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Banyue
Pull Banyue if…
  • You need a Fire Rupture agent and Banyue's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Fire Rupture DPS gameplay over Yidhari's DPS identity.
  • Banyue is a dominant top-tier Fire carry who remains highly effective at M0.
  • He offers an exceptional damage ceiling that scales aggressively with his unique HP-to-Sheer Force conversion mechanic.
  • Banyue is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Banyue Full Guide
Yidhari
Pull Yidhari if…
  • You need a Ice Rupture agent and Yidhari's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Banyue's Fire Rupture DPS identity.
  • Yidhari is a high-risk, high-reward Ice DPS who excels at managing her own HP to maximize damage output.
  • She is a recommended pull for players looking to master complex, HP-manipulation mechanics or those needing a powerful Ice-specialty unit.
  • Powerful counter-attack potential via tentacle blocks.
Yidhari Full Guide