Jing Yuan Guide and Best Builds

Introductions

Jing Yuan is a 5-Star character with the Lightning element who follows the Path of Erudition. Jing Yuan is a powerful main DPS who excels at dealing high amounts of AoE damage. His kit revolves around his Talent, Lightning Lord, which gains Hits Per Action stacks whenever Jing Yuan uses his abilities. Once activated, Lightning Lord performs a follow-up attack that deals Lightning DMG to a primary target while also hitting adjacent enemies, allowing Jing Yuan to consistently pressure multiple opponents at once.
Our Jing Yuan Build Guide will show you the best Light Cones, Relics, and team compositions to help you create the best build for Jing Yuan.

Jing Yuan's Best Light Cone

Listed below are the Light Cones we recommend for Jing Yuan.

Before Dawn
S1

Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 36.0 / 42.0 / 48.0 / 54.0 / 60.0%. Increases DMG dealt by the wearer's Skill and Ultimate by 18.0 / 21.0 / 24.0 / 27.0 / 30.0%. After the wearer uses Skill or Ultimate, gains "Somnus Corpus." Upon triggering a Follow-Up ATK, consumes "Somnus Corpus," and increases DMG dealt by Follow-Up ATK by 48.0 / 56.0 / 64.0 / 72.0 / 80.0%.

Sources: Event Warp (limited)

Before Dawn is a 5-star Light Cone and Jing Yuan's signature and best in slot option. The bonus CRIT DMG makes him easier to build, letting you focus more on Crit Rate and other offensive stats. It also boosts DMG and follow-up ATK DMG, which strongly benefit his play style.

A Dream Scented in Wheat
S5

Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 12.0 / 14.0 / 16.0 / 18.0 / 20.0%. The Ultimate DMG and Follow-Up ATK DMG dealt by the wearer increase by 24.0 / 28.0 / 32.0 / 36.0 / 40.0%.

Sources: Nameless Glory

A Dream Scented in Wheat is a 4-star Light Cone that increases Jing Yuan's Crit Rate by up to 20% while also increasing the DMG from his ultimate and follow-up ATK by 40%. This makes it a great option for Jing Yuan, as it directly enhances the two most important parts of his kit while also helping him reach valuable Crit Rate stats more easily for consistent damage output.

Today Is Another Peaceful Day
S5

After entering battle, increases the wearer's DMG based on their Max Energy. Each point of Energy increases DMG by 0.2 / 0.25 / 0.3 / 0.35 / 0.4%. A max of 160 Energy will be taken into account for this.

Sources: Nameless Glory

Today Is Another Peaceful Day is a 4-star Light Cone that, upon entering battle, increases Jing Yuan's DMG based on his Max Energy. For every point of Energy, DMG is increased by 0.4%, up to a maximum of 160 Energy. This makes it a strong choice for Jing Yuan, as his high base Energy lets him benefit greatly from the passive, providing a significant boost to his overall damage output.

Night on the Milky Way
S1

For every enemy on the field, increases the wearer's ATK by 9.0 / 10.5 / 12.0 / 13.5 / 15.0%, up to 5 stacks. When an enemy is inflicted with Weakness Break, the DMG dealt by the wearer increases by 30.0 / 35.0 / 40.0 / 45.0 / 50.0% for 1 turn.

Sources: Stellar Warp

Night on the Milky Way is a 5-star Light Cone that performs best on Jing Yuan in battles with multiple enemies. It increases his ATK by 9% for each enemy on the field, stacking up to 5 times, allowing him to gain a substantial ATK boost in AoE-focused fights. Additionally, when an enemy is inflicted with Weakness Break, Jing Yuan's DMG is increased by 30%, further enhancing his damage output. This makes the Light Cone particularly effective in content with large waves of enemies, where Jing Yuan can consistently take advantage of both effects.

Geniuses' Repose
S5

Increases the wearer's ATK by 16.0 / 20.0 / 24.0 / 28.0 / 32.0%. When the wearer defeats an enemy, the wearer's CRIT DMG increases by 24.0 / 30.0 / 36.0 / 42.0 / 48.0% for 3 turn(s).

Sources: Stellar Warp

Geniuses' Repose is a 4-star Light Cone that increases Jing Yuan's ATK by 32%. When he defeats an enemy, his Crit DMG increases by 48% for 3 turns. This makes it a decent option in content with multiple enemies, as Jing Yuan can frequently trigger the effect and maintain the Crit DMG buff, further boosting the damage of his Ultimate, follow-up attacks, and Lightning-Lord.

The Birth of the Self
S5

Increases DMG dealt by the wearer's Follow-Up ATKs by 24.0 / 30.0 / 36.0 / 42.0 / 48.0%. If the current HP percentage of the enemy target is below or equal to 50.0%, increases DMG dealt by Follow-Up ATKs by an extra 24.0 / 30.0 / 36.0 / 42.0 / 48.0%.

Sources: Stellar Warp

The Birth of the Self is a 4-star Light Cone that increases the DMG of Jing Yuan's follow-up attacks by 48%, making it an excellent choice for enhancing the damage dealt by Lightning Lord. Additionally, when the target enemy's HP is 50% or lower, follow-up attack DMG is increased by a further 48%, for a total increase of 48%. This allows Jing Yuan to deal significantly more damage to weakened enemies and makes the Light Cone particularly effective in fights where Lightning Lord can consistently finish off targets.

The Seriousness of Breakfast
S5

Increases the wearer's DMG by 12.0 / 15.0 / 18.0 / 21.0 / 24.0%. For every enemy defeated by the wearer, the wearer's ATK increases by 4.0 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0 / 8.0%, stacking up to 3 time(s).

Sources: Mission Reward, Forgotten Hall Store, Echo of War

The Seriousness of Breakfast is a 4-star Light Cone that increases Jing Yuan's DMG by 24%. Additionally, each time he defeats an enemy, his ATK increases by 8%, stacking up to 3 times. This makes it a reliable choice for boosting his overall damage output, especially in battles with multiple enemies where he can build and maintain the ATK stacks. It is also one of Jing Yuan's best free-to-play options.

Best Relics and Planar Ornaments for Jing Yuan

Best Relics for Jing Yuan

These are the best Relic sets for Jing Yuan.

The Ashblazing Grand Duke

2-Piece Set: Increases the DMG dealt by Follow-Up ATK by 20.0%.

4-Piece Set: When the wearer uses a Follow-Up ATK, increases the wearer's ATK by 6.0% for every time the Follow-Up ATK deals DMG. This effect can stack up to 8 time(s) and lasts for 3 turn(s). This effect is removed the next time the wearer uses a Follow-Up ATK.

The Ashblazing Grand Duke is Jing Yuan's best 4-piece Relic Set. Its 2-piece increases follow-up attack DMG by 20%, making it excellent for boosting the damage dealt by Lightning Lord. The 4-piece increases Jing Yuan's ATK by 6% each time a follow-up attack deals damage, stacking up to 8 times and lasting for 3 turns. At maximum stacks, this provides a substantial 48% ATK increase, significantly enhancing his overall damage output. Since Lightning Lord's attacks can hit multiple times, Jing Yuan can build these stacks quickly and maintain the buff consistently.

Band of Sizzling Thunder

Scholar Lost in Erudition

2-Piece Set: Increases Lightning DMG by 10.0%.

4-Piece Set: When the wearer uses their Skill, increases the wearer's ATK by 20.0% for 1 turn(s).

2-Piece Set: Increases CRIT Rate by 8.0%.

4-Piece Set: Increases DMG dealt by Skill and Ultimate by 20.0%. After using Ultimate, additionally increases the DMG dealt by the next Skill by 25.0%.

If you don't have a strong 4-piece Grand Duke set, a 2-piece Crit Rate + 2-piece ATK set is a solid alternative. You can also use 2-piece Lightning DMG or Crit DMG if your stats are already well balanced. Below are some recommended sets that work well for Jing Yuan:

Scholar Lost in Erudition - Crit Rate%
Prisoner in Deep Confinement - ATK%
The Wind-Soaring Valorous - ATK%
Musketeer of Wild Wheat - ATK%
Band of Sizzling Thunder - Lightning DMG%
Wavestrider Captain - Crit DMG%

Band of Sizzling Thunder

2-Piece Set: Increases Lightning DMG by 10.0%.

4-Piece Set: When the wearer uses their Skill, increases the wearer's ATK by 20.0% for 1 turn(s).

Band of Sizzling Thunder is another usable 4-piece Relic Set option for Jing Yuan. The 2-piece bonus increases his Lightning DMG by 10%, enhancing the damage of his Skill and Ultimate. Meanwhile, the 4-piece bonus increases his ATK by 20% for 1 turn after using his Skill, providing a noticeable boost to his overall damage. While it is generally outperformed by Ashblazing Grand Duke, it remains a strong alternative, especially if you have well-rolled pieces or have not yet farmed a complete Grand Duke set.

Best Planar Ornaments

The Wondrous BananAmusement Park

2-Piece Set: Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 16.0%. When a target summoned by the wearer is on the field, CRIT DMG additionally increases by 32.0%.

Banan Amusement Park is an excellent Planar Ornament set for Jing Yuan. It increases his Crit DMG by 16%, and when he summons Lightning Lord, his Crit DMG is increased by an additional 32%. This provides a massive 48% Crit DMG boost in total, making it one of Jing Yuan's best Planar sets and significantly increasing the damage of both his own attacks and Lightning Lord's follow-up strikes.

Inert Salsotto

2-Piece Set: Increases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 8.0%. When the wearer's current CRIT Rate reaches 50.0% or higher, the DMG dealt by the wearer's Ultimate and Follow-Up ATK increases by 15.0%.

Inert Salsotto is another strong Planar Ornament set for Jing Yuan. It increases his Crit Rate by 8%, helping him reach important Crit requirements more easily. Additionally, when his Crit Rate reaches 50% or higher, the DMG of his Ultimate and follow-up attacks is increased by 15%. Since a large amount of Jing Yuan's damage comes from his Ultimate and Lightning Lord's follow-up attacks, this set provides a reliable boost to his overall damage output while also improving his consistency through the extra Crit Rate.

Firmament Frontline: Glamoth

2-Piece Set: Increases the wearer's ATK by 12.0%. When the wearer's SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12.0%/18.0% more DMG.

Firmament Frontline: Glamoth increases Jing Yuan's ATK by 12%. Additionally, when his SPD reaches 135/160, he gains a 12%/18% DMG increase. This makes it a strong Planar Ornament for Jing Yuan, as it rewards building high SPD while significantly boosting the damage of both his Skill and Lightning Lord.

Jing Yuan's Stat Priority

Body

CRIT Rate

CRIT DMG

Feet

SPD

ATK%

Planar Sphere

Lightning DMG Boost

Link Rope

ATK%

Stat Priority

CRIT Rate

CRIT DMG

ATK%

SPD

Recommended Endgame Stats for Jing Yuan

3000+

ATK

3400+

DEF

1100+

SPD

135+

CRIT Rate

70%+

CRIT DMG

170%+

Traces Priority

Skills Priority

Talent > Ultimate > Skill > Basic

Major Traces Priority

War Marshal> Battalia Crush> Savant Providence

Jing Yuan Build Comments

Character and Kit Overview

Jing Yuan is a Lightning DPS who does well in both single-target and AoE fights thanks to his unique follow-up attack system. While his Skill and Ultimate provide solid burst damage, the majority of his damage output comes from his summon "Lightning Lord" which is summoned from his Talent "Prana Extirpated", who acts independently and delivers heavy-hitting follow-up strikes.

Lightning Lord works as Jing Yuan's primary damage dealer. It has its own speed and action count system, building up through the use of Jing Yuan's Skill and Ultimate. Each action increases its attack potential, the Ultimate providing 3 hits per action whereas the Skill provides 2, allowing it to unleash AoE attacks that deal damage to a primary target while also hitting nearby enemies. This makes Jing Yuan especially strong in wave-based content, where consistent AoE pressure is highly valuable.

Although his visible skill multipliers may seem small at first glance, they are designed to support Lightning Lord rather than carry his damage directly. This results in a play style that rewards planning and consistent Skill usage, as maintaining Lightning Lord's stack generation is key to maximising damage output. When managed well, his damage scales extremely well over the course of a fight. While he may appear straightforward, his true power lies in optimising Lightning Lord's uptime and stacking, allowing him to output some of the strongest continuous AoE damage.

Jing Yuan's Best Teams

To learn all about Jing Yuan's synergies and best team compositions, check our dedicated Jing Yuan team page below:

Jing Yuan Teams

Jing Yuan's Best Eidolons

E6 – Jing Yuan's E6 causes each hit from Lightning Lord when it acts to apply a vulnerability effect to enemies, making them take 12% more DMG. This effect lasts until the end of Lightning Lord's current turn and can stack up to 3 times. This significantly amplifies Jing Yuan's overall damage output, especially in longer Lightning Lord turns with multiple hits.
E4 – Jing Yuan's E4 allows each hit from Lightning Lord to regenerate 2 Energy for him. With multiple hits during Lightning Lord's action, this can total up to 20 Energy restored, improving his Ultimate uptime.
E2 – Jing Yuan's E2 increases his Basic ATK, Skill, and Ultimate DMG by 20% after Lightning Lord takes action, lasting for 2 turns. This provides a consistent damage boost across his entire kit, improving both his personal damage and his overall potential whenever Lightning Lord acts.
E1 – When Lightning Lord attacks, the DMG multiplier applied to enemies adjacent to the main target is increased by an additional amount equal to 25% of the DMG multiplier dealt to the primary target. This enhances Jing Yuan's overall AoE damage, allowing Lightning Lord to deal more effective damage in multi-enemy fights.

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