Mualani vs Yelan
Slow-hitting shark nukes vs. fast-paced Hydro coordination
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Mualani if…
- When building a Forward Vaporize team
- When you enjoy high-mobility combat mechanics in Natlan
- When looking for a Hydro carry that doesn't rely on Normal Attacks
Pick Yelan if…
- When you need a flexible Sub-DPS who fits almost any team
- When you want to increase the active character's damage over time
- When rapid Hydro application is needed for Bloom or Hyperbloom
Mualani is a specialized carry for high-damage shark bites, whereas Yelan is a top-tier Sub-DPS that enhances any on-field attacker. Yelan offers more account value, but Mualani provides a unique, heavy-hitting Hydro playstyle.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Mualani
- Surfshark Wavebreaker gain 60 Nightsoul points and enter the Nightsoul's Blessing state.
- Boomsharka-laka fires a Super Shark Missile that can track opponents, dealing AoE Hydro DMG based on Mualani's Max.
- Gives Main DPS coverage that shows up in both Abyss and Theater when built.
- Needs honest Energy Recharge or a battery friend before the kit feels smooth.
- Ceiling teams lean on limited partners, so a bare roster won't show the brochure damage.
Yelan
- Lingering Lifeline increase Yelan's movement SPD with Hold having an increased duration.
- Depth-Clarion Dice deals additional Hydro DMG to enemies when attacked or when Yelan uses Lingering Lifeline.
- Gives Sub-DPS coverage that shows up in both Abyss and Theater when built.
- Needs honest Energy Recharge or a battery friend before the kit feels smooth.
- Ceiling teams lean on limited partners, so a bare roster won't show the brochure damage.
Shared Team Members
With Mualani
Zhongli provides a powerful shield that prevents Mualani from being interrupted while she builds stacks on her surfboard. His Jade Shield also shreds enemy Elemental RES by 20%, directly increasing the damage of her Vaporized bites.
With Yelan
Zhongli's universal RES shred boosts Yelan's off-field Hydro damage while his shield protects the active driver. He can also hold Archaic Petra to provide an additional 35% Hydro DMG bonus to Yelan's coordinated attacks.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Surf's Up
Artifacts
Obsidian Codex
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Weapon
Aqua Simulacra
Artifacts
Emblem of Severed Fate
Sands
Energy Recharge or HP %
Goblet
Hydro DMG or HP %
Circlet
CRIT Rate / DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Who Should You Pull?
- When building a Forward Vaporize team
- When you enjoy high-mobility combat mechanics in Natlan
- When looking for a Hydro carry that doesn't rely on Normal Attacks
- When you need a flexible Sub-DPS who fits almost any team
- When you want to increase the active character's damage over time
- When rapid Hydro application is needed for Bloom or Hyperbloom