Theorylytics

Harumasa vs Ye Shunguang

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Harumasa if…

  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Harumasa's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Ye Shunguang's S-Rank Physical DPS identity.
  • Harumasa is a top-tier Electric Attack unit with exceptional mobility and a high damage ceiling through his Awakened state mechanics.

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 Harumasa's DPS identity.
  • Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability mechanics.
Verdict

Harumasa and Ye Shunguang are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Harumasa (Electric, DPS) shines when Harumasa is a top-tier Electric Attack unit with exceptional mobility and a high damage ceiling through his Awakened state mechanics. 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

Harumasa
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 + Attacker
Playstyle clarity
Physical + Attack
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
Focused
Team flexibility
Focused
Trigger / Rina / Qingyi
Best support shell
Sunna / Zhao / Dialyn
Starlight Engine — A-rank · AccessibleWinner
F2P W-Engine path
Starlight Engine — A-rank · Accessible
Excellent
M0 viability
Excellent

Strengths & Weaknesses

Harumasa

Strengths
  • High invulnerability frames during Dash Attacks
  • Strong burst damage via Awakened state
  • Excellent synergy with Attribute Anomaly procs
Weaknesses
  • Requires constant stack management
  • Dependent on X-Marked windows for optimal DPS
  • Complex animation cancels required for peak performance

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)

Harumasa

W-Engine

Cordis Germina

Disk Set

Thunder Metal

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?

Harumasa
Pull Harumasa if…
  • You need a Electric Attack agent and Harumasa's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Ye Shunguang's S-Rank Physical DPS identity.
  • Harumasa is a top-tier Electric Attack unit with exceptional mobility and a high damage ceiling through his Awakened state mechanics.
  • His ability to mark enemies and engage in repeated high-damage Dash attacks makes him a premier DPS choice for Section 6 teams.
  • Harumasa is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Harumasa 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 Harumasa'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