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Cissia vs Ye Shunguang

Cissia vs Ye Shunguang — two Attack agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Cissia if…

  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Cissia's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Ye Shunguang's S-Rank Physical DPS identity.
  • Cissia is a top-tier Electric Attack powerhouse with unique mechanics that enable massive DEF ignore for the entire squad.

Pick Ye Shunguang if…

  • You need a Physical Attack agent and Ye Shunguang's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer S-Rank Physical DPS gameplay over Cissia's DPS identity.
  • Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability mechanics.
Verdict

Cissia and Ye Shunguang are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Cissia (Electric, DPS) shines when Cissia is a top-tier Electric Attack powerhouse with unique mechanics that enable massive DEF ignore for the entire squad. Ye Shunguang (Physical, S-Rank Physical DPS) is the better commit when Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability mechanics. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Cissia
Stat
Ye Shunguang
Electric
Attribute
Physical
Attack
Specialty
Attack
S-Rank
Rank
S-Rank
DPS
Primary role
S-Rank Physical DPS
Direct Attack
Damage type
Direct Attack
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Electric + Attack
Playstyle clarity
Physical + Attack
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
Focused
Team flexibility
Focused
Astra Yao / Trigger
Best support shell
Sunna / Zhao / Dialyn
Drill Rig - Red Axis — A-rank · Accessible
F2P W-Engine path
Starlight Engine — A-rank · Accessible
Excellent
M0 viability
Excellent

Strengths & Weaknesses

Cissia

Strengths
  • High baseline DEF ignore for the whole team
  • Multiple invulnerability frames during core animations
  • Excellent synergy with Stun units for Venom gain
Weaknesses
  • Performance relies heavily on consistent energy consumption
  • Requires proper rotation planning to keep Venom uptime
  • Complex kit requiring attention to multiple stacks

Ye Shunguang

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
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

Best Builds (Signature)

Cissia

W-Engine

Serpentine Seeker

Disk Set

Astral Voice

Disk 4

CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

Electric DMG%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Ye Shunguang

W-Engine

Cloudcleave Radiance

Disk Set

White Water Ballad

Disk 4

ATK% > CRIT DMG%

Disk 5

PEN Ratio% = ATK%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Cissia
Pull Cissia if…
  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Cissia's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Ye Shunguang's S-Rank Physical DPS identity.
  • Cissia is a top-tier Electric Attack powerhouse with unique mechanics that enable massive DEF ignore for the entire squad.
  • She offers incredible flexibility in team compositions and provides significant utility alongside high personal damage output.
  • Cissia is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Cissia Full Guide
Ye Shunguang
Pull Ye Shunguang if…
  • You need a Physical Attack agent and Ye Shunguang's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer S-Rank Physical DPS gameplay over Cissia's DPS identity.
  • 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 is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Ye Shunguang Full Guide