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Soldier 11 vs Ye Shunguang

Soldier 11 vs Ye Shunguang — two Attack agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Soldier 11 if…

  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Soldier 11's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Attack gameplay over Ye Shunguang's S-Rank Physical DPS identity.
  • Soldier 11 is a reliable Fire main DPS who thrives in rhythm-based combat, making her excellent for players who enjoy active timing 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 Soldier 11's Attack identity.
  • Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability mechanics.
Verdict

Soldier 11 and Ye Shunguang are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Soldier 11 (Fire, Attack) shines when Soldier 11 is a reliable Fire main DPS who thrives in rhythm-based combat, making her excellent for players who enjoy active timing 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

Soldier 11
Stat
Ye Shunguang
Fire
Attribute
Physical
Attack
Specialty
Attack
S-Rank
Rank
S-Rank
Attack
Primary role
S-Rank Physical DPS
Direct Attack
Damage type
Direct Attack
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Fire DPS + Rhythm-based
Playstyle clarity
Physical + AttackWinner
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
ModerateWinner
Team flexibility
Focused
Lighter / Sunna / Astra Yao
Best support shell
Sunna / Zhao / Dialyn
Starlight Engine — A-rank · Accessible
F2P W-Engine path
Starlight Engine — A-rank · Accessible
Good
M0 viability
ExcellentWinner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Soldier 11

Strengths
  • High sustained Fire damage output
  • Invulnerability frames during core skills
  • Strong block/counter utility
Weaknesses
  • High skill ceiling due to timing requirements
  • Damage drops significantly if rhythm is broken
  • Dependent on EX Special for optimal uptime

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

Shared Team Members

With Soldier 11

Buffs and enables Soldier 11 with low field time.

With Ye Shunguang

Buffs and enables Ye Shunguang with low field time and strong team utility.

Best Builds (Signature)

Soldier 11

W-Engine

Heartstring Nocturne

Disk Set

Puffer Electro

Disk 4

CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

Fire 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?

Soldier 11
Pull Soldier 11 if…
  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Soldier 11's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Attack gameplay over Ye Shunguang's S-Rank Physical DPS identity.
  • Soldier 11 is a reliable Fire main DPS who thrives in rhythm-based combat, making her excellent for players who enjoy active timing mechanics.
  • She is best suited for accounts lacking consistent Fire damage or those who value her specific OBOLS Squad synergy.
  • High sustained Fire damage output.
Soldier 11 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 Soldier 11's Attack 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