Yukong Guide and Best Builds

Introductions

Yukong is a 4-Star character with the Imaginary element who follows the Path of Harmony. Yukong is a Support who provides ATK, CRIT DMG and CRIT Rate buffs to her allies through her Roaring Bowstrings mechanic. She also deals increased Toughness Damage through her Talent, while her Bonus Traces grant debuff resistance and Energy regeneration.
Our Yukong Build Guide will show you the best Light Cones, Relics, and team compositions to help you build the best Yukong.

Yukong's Best Light Cone

Listed below are the Light Cones we recommend for Yukong.

Past Self in Mirror
S1

Increases the wearer's Break Effect by 60.0 / 70.0 / 80.0 / 90.0 / 100%. When the wearer uses their Ultimate, increases all allies' DMG by 24.0 / 28.0 / 32.0 / 36.0 / 40.0%, lasting for 3 turn(s). If the wearer's Break Effect exceeds or equals 150.0%, 1 Skill Point will be recovered. At the start of each wave, all allies regenerate 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 17.5 / 20 Energy immediately. Abilities of the same type cannot stack.

Sources: Event Warp (limited)

Yukong requires 150% Break Effect for this Light Cone's full effects. The weapon itself provides 60% Break Effect, while its other effects improve allies’ Energy regeneration and Skill Point economy and provide a DMG buff.

Memories of the Past
S5

Increases the wearer's Break Effect by 28.0 / 35.0 / 42.0 / 49.0 / 56.0%. When the wearer attacks, additionally regenerates 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 Energy. This effect cannot be repeatedly triggered in a single turn.

Sources: Stellar Warp

A strong option for Yukong, providing consistent Energy regeneration through her attacks, alongside a decent Break Effect boost.

But the Battle Isn't Over
S1

Increases the wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate by 10.0 / 12.0 / 14.0 / 16.0 / 18.0% and regenerates 1 Skill Point when the wearer uses their Ultimate on an ally. This effect can be triggered once after every 2 uses of the wearer's Ultimate. When the wearer uses their Skill, the next ally taking action (except the wearer) deals 30.0 / 35.0 / 40.0 / 45.0 / 50.0% more DMG for 1 turn(s).

Provides Energy Regeneration Rate and a DMG boost for the next ally to act after Yukong uses her Skill. This will require the DPS to act straight after Yukong.

Past and Future
S5

When the wearer uses their Skill, the next ally taking action (except the wearer) deals 16.0 / 20.0 / 24.0 / 28.0 / 32.0% increased DMG for 1 turn(s).

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

A free-to-play Light Cone for Yukong, providing a DMG boost to the next ally who takes action after she uses her Skill requiring her to take action before the DPS.

Planetary Rendezvous
S5

After entering battle, if an ally deals the same DMG Type as the wearer, DMG dealt increases by 12.0 / 15.0 / 18.0 / 21.0 / 24.0%.

Sources: Stellar Warp

Provides a useful team damage buff, but only for allies of the same Element as the wearer, making it best suited to Element-focused teams. Mainly used when the DPS is Imaginary.

Meshing Cogs
S5

After the wearer uses attacks or gets hit, additionally regenerates 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 Energy. This effect cannot be repeatedly triggered in a single turn.

Sources: Stellar Warp

Best Relics and Planar Ornaments for Yukong

Best Relics for Yukong

These are the best Relic sets for Yukong.

Musketeer of Wild Wheat

2-Piece Set: Increases ATK by 12.0%.

4-Piece Set: The wearer's SPD increases by 6.0% and DMG dealt by Basic ATK increases by 10.0%.

Increases both ATK and SPD, making it easier for Yukong to act ahead of your primary damage dealer and maximise the effectiveness of her support abilities.

Musketeer of Wild Wheat

Wastelander of Banditry Desert

2-Piece Set: Increases ATK by 12.0%.

4-Piece Set: The wearer's SPD increases by 6.0% and DMG dealt by Basic ATK increases by 10.0%.

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

4-Piece Set: When dealing DMG to debuffed enemy targets, the wearer has their CRIT Rate increased by 10.0%. And when they deal DMG to Imprisoned enemy targets, their CRIT DMG increases by 20.0%.

Messenger Traversing Hackerspace

Wastelander of Banditry Desert

2-Piece Set: Increases SPD by 6.0%.

4-Piece Set: When the wearer uses their Ultimate on an ally, SPD for all allies increases by 12.0% for 1 turn(s). This effect cannot be stacked.

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

4-Piece Set: When dealing DMG to debuffed enemy targets, the wearer has their CRIT Rate increased by 10.0%. And when they deal DMG to Imprisoned enemy targets, their CRIT DMG increases by 20.0%.

Best Planar Ornaments

Fleet of the Ageless

2-Piece Set: Increases the wearer's Max HP by 12.0%. When the wearer's SPD reaches 120 or higher, all allies' ATK increases by 8.0%.

Yukong's strongest Planar Ornament option, increasing her Max HP while granting the entire team an ATK boost once she reaches 120 SPD. It's particularly effective in teams with ATK scaling DPS characters.

Broken Keel

2-Piece Set: Increases the wearer's Effect RES by 10.0%. When the wearer's Effect RES is at 30.0% or higher, all allies' CRIT DMG increases by 10.0%.

Another solid option for Yukong, enhancing her Effect RES while also providing allies with increased CRIT DMG. This Planar Ornament requires Yukong to have at least 30% Effect RES for it to be considered worth using.

Lushaka, the Sunken Seas

2-Piece Set: Increases the wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate by 5.0%. If the wearer is not the first character in the team lineup, then increases the ATK of the first character in the team lineup by 12.0%.

Increases Yukong's Energy Regeneration Rate while boosting the ATK of the ally placed in the first team slot, making it ideal for ATK-scaling DPS characters.

Penacony, Land of the Dreams

2-Piece Set: Increases wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate by 5.0%. Increases DMG by 10.0% for all other allies that are of the same Type as the wearer.

A good option for Yukong enhancing the entire team's DMG but only to those who are the same type as her making it highly situational.

Yukong's Stat Priority

Body

DEF

Feet

SPD

DEF

Planar Sphere

DEF

Link Rope

ATK%

Energy Regeneration Rate

Stat Priority

SPD

DEF

Recommended Endgame Stats for Yukong

3800+

DEF

1400+

SPD

Needs to act before the DPS (+1 SPD)

Traces Priority

Skills Priority

Skill > Ultimate > Talent > Basic

Major Traces Priority

Archerion > Majestas > Bowmaster

Yukong Build Comments

Character and Kit Overview

Yukong is a support who offers strong offensive buffs and solid Break utility, but she is considered one of the more difficult characters to play effectively. While her kit can provide high damage amplification, it requires precise speed tuning and careful turn management to get consistent value.

Yukong's enhanced Basic Attack provides decent personal damage and excellent Toughness, letting her contribute to Break damage while generating Skill Points. However, her main strength lies in her Skill, which grants ATK buffs to the team that are consumed as allies take turns. This makes her buffs powerful but short, meaning correct turn order is essential.

Her Ultimate further boosts her supportive value by adding CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG on top of her ATK buffs, while also dealing a good amount of single target damage. When timed correctly, she can provide a strong burst of buffs at once, significantly boosting a main DPS output.

The main drawback of Yukong is how strict her timing requirements are. Even small changes in SPD or action order can cause her buffs to miss the intended damage dealer, making her much less reliable than other supports. This leads to inconsistency unless the player actively manages turn order throughout. She does have some useful bonus abilities though, including debuff resistance, team-wide Imaginary damage boost, and improved energy generation during her buff state, which help smooth out her gameplay slightly. However, these do not fully remove her reliance on precise setup.

Overall, Yukong can be a strong support when played correctly, but her complexity and strict timing requirements mean she is often outdone by simpler and more consistent options in most teams.

Yukong's Best Teams

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

Yukong Teams

Yukong's Best Eidolons

E2 – The best Eidolon for Yukong improving her Energy Regeneration Rate for more frequent Ultimate uses.
E4 – During "Roaring Bowstrings" Yukong deals additional damage enhancing her overall contribution towards the team.
E6 – Improves the uptime of Roaring Bowstrings, each time her Ultimate is used she gains an additional stack.
E1 – All allies receive increased SPD at the beginning of battle allowing them to act before the enemy.

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