Diluc vs Yanfei
Legendary claymore user vs. the legal-eagle catalyst
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Diluc if…
- When you want a character with high natural survivability
- In teams focused on heavy stagger and Plunge damage
- If you prefer not to manage stamina-intensive Charged Attacks
Pick Yanfei if…
- For safe, long-distance Vaporize or Overload gameplay
- If you have C4 and want a 'Tankfei' shield-support build
- When you need a Pyro carry who can easily target flying enemies
Yanfei offers surprising versatility and range for a 4-star, often matching a low-constellation Diluc in effectiveness. Diluc's main advantage is his higher base stats and easier management of resources.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Diluc
- Pyro Infusion will not be lost if you swap characters and swap back to Diluc.
- Great Shield breaking having both Pyro and Blunt DMG.
- Elemental Burst only costs 40 Energy.
- Low damage compared to other Main DPS, especially Pyro characters.
- First Ascension Passive increases Charged Attack damage which is rarely used.
- Diluc's best weapons are simply stat sticks and not tailored for him.
Yanfei
- Signed Edict deals AoE Pyro DMG, granting the maximum number of Scarlet Seals and generating 3 energy when an.
- Done Deal deals AoE Pyro DMG around Yanfei and applying Brilliance.
- Gives Main DPS coverage that shows up in both Abyss and Theater when built.
- Energy planning matters — skimping on ER makes Yanfei's Burst feel inconsistent.
- Without key constellations, some of the kit's advertised comfort is missing.
Shared Team Members
With Diluc
Bennett is Diluc's most important battery and buffer, providing the Pyro particles needed to keep Diluc's 40-cost Burst available on cooldown. The massive ATK bonus from Bennett's Burst significantly increases Diluc's damage across his entire kit, from his Skill to his Phoenix. Together, they form a powerful Pyro core that is the foundation of most Diluc team compositions.
With Yanfei
Bennett provides Yanfei with a necessary ATK buff to maximize her powerful Charged Attacks and a consistent source of Pyro particles for her 80-cost Burst. His healing and Pyro resonance also improve her survivability and base damage, which is vital for her role as an on-field carry. This pairing is essential for Yanfei to maintain her high-damage rotations and Burst uptime.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Wolf's Gravestone
Artifacts
Marechaussee Hunter
Sands
ATK % / Elemental Mastery
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK % > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge
Weapon
Surf's Up
Artifacts
Crimson Witch of Flames
Sands
Elemental Mastery / ATK %
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate / DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Who Should You Pull?
- When you want a character with high natural survivability
- In teams focused on heavy stagger and Plunge damage
- If you prefer not to manage stamina-intensive Charged Attacks
- For safe, long-distance Vaporize or Overload gameplay
- If you have C4 and want a 'Tankfei' shield-support build
- When you need a Pyro carry who can easily target flying enemies