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Honkai: Star Rail continues expanding its Path diversity, and Yao Guang stands out as one of the most accessible introductions to the Elation playstyle. While many Elation-focused units revolve around follow-up damage or conditional triggers, Yao Guang excels at amplifying team-wide Elation output while scaling strongly with Speed.

If you want to maximize her potential as both a buffer and secondary damage dealer, this guide breaks down her best Light Cones, Relics, Planar Ornaments, stats, and Eidolons.

Understanding Yao Guang’s Role

Yao Guang is primarily an Elation enabler and team buffer. Her kit revolves around:

• Increasing her own Elation stat

• Sharing Elation benefits with teammates

• Triggering Aha Instant through her Ultimate

• Scaling additional effects based on her total SPD

Unlike pure DPS units, Yao Guang thrives when built with high Speed and Energy Regeneration to maintain Ultimate uptime.

Best Light Cones for Yao Guang

Choosing the right Light Cone determines how efficiently she supports and cycles her Ultimate.

⭐ When She Decided to See (Best-in-Slot)

This 5-star Light Cone is tailor-made for Yao Guang.

Why it’s optimal:

• Grants the Great Fortune buff (teamwide Crit Rate and Crit DMG)

• Increases her SPD by 18%

• Improves Energy Regeneration Rate

• Restores Energy per wave

Speed is critical for Yao Guang because her passive scales Elation with total SPD. More Speed = more Elation for the entire team. This Light Cone enhances every aspect of her kit.

⭐ Mushy Shroomy’s Adventures (Strong 4★ Option)

A strong alternative if you don’t own her signature Light Cone.

Benefits include:

• Increased Elation stat

• Enemies take more Elation DMG after her Skill

• Direct synergy with her support identity

While it lacks the Energy regeneration and Crit buffs of her 5-star option, it still strengthens her core role effectively.

⭐ Today’s Good Luck (Crit-Focused Build)

If you want Yao Guang to contribute more personal damage:

• Grants Crit Rate

• Provides up to 40 Elation

• Synergizes with her Elation-sharing passive

This works best in hybrid builds where she isn’t just supporting but also dealing meaningful Elation damage.

Best Relic Set for Yao Guang

🟣 Diviner of Distant Reach (Best Overall)

This Relic set synergizes directly with her SPD scaling.

Why it’s ideal:

• Grants bonus SPD

• At 160+ SPD: +18% Crit Rate

• Grants teamwide 10% Elation

Reaching 160 SPD is a major breakpoint for Yao Guang. Once achieved, both her personal damage and team utility spike significantly.

Best Planar Ornament

🌊 Lushaka, the Sunken Seas

This Planar set is excellent because it:

• Increases Energy Regeneration Rate

• Helps maintain frequent Ultimate usage

• Improves team buff uptime

⚠ Important: Do not place Yao Guang in the first position when using this set, as it grants ATK to the first character in lineup.

If you lack strong Lushaka pieces, alternative Energy Regeneration sets with high SPD substats are viable.

Recommended Main Stats

SPD boots are non-negotiable for her optimal build.

Priority Substats

1. SPD

2. Crit Rate

3. Crit DMG

4. Energy Regeneration

Hitting the 160 SPD breakpoint should always be your first goal.

If farming ideal pieces feels slow, many players accelerate progression with Honkai Star Rail Boosting, especially during time-limited content cycles.

Best Eidolons for Yao Guang

While she performs well at E0, several Eidolons significantly enhance her impact.

E1 – Chuckle Chimes Where Jade Falls

• Increases Punchline value during Aha’s extra turn

• Ignores 20% DEF when allies deal Elation DMG

Solid early power boost.

E2 – Blind Arrows Guided by Feathers (High Priority)

• +12% SPD for all allies during Zone

• +16% Elation

This is one of her best upgrades. Teamwide Speed boosts synergize with Elation timing and Aha Instant triggers.

E4 – Threads of Fate Colored by Plumes (High Priority)

• Increases ally Elation Skill DMG to 150% during Aha’s extra turn

Massive amplification for Elation-based teams.

E6 – Ferried Along the Astral Arc (Top Investment)

• +25% team Elation DMG

• Doubles Yao Guang’s Skill multiplier

Transforms her into both a premium buffer and legitimate sub-DPS.

If you’re targeting specific Eidolon levels during banners, Honkai Star Rail Custom Order Requests can help streamline banner planning and resource allocation.

How to Play Yao Guang Effectively

Rotation Focus

1. Maintain Skill uptime to build Elation

2. Prioritize Ultimate timing for Aha Instant

3. Keep SPD high to maximize passive scaling

Team Synergy

Yao Guang pairs best with:

• Elation DPS characters

• Fast cycling teams

• Units benefiting from Crit and SPD boosts

Avoid placing her in ATK-priority positions when using Lushaka Planar.

Common Build Mistakes

❌ Ignoring SPD thresholds
❌ Building pure ATK without Energy Regeneration
❌ Over-investing in defensive stats
❌ Placing her first in lineup with Lushaka

Speed is her engine. Without it, her Elation value drops dramatically.

Final Thoughts

Yao Guang is one of the most flexible Elation support units in Honkai Star Rail. While she can contribute personal damage, her true strength lies in:

• SPD scaling

• Energy cycling

• Teamwide Elation amplification

• Crit buff synergy

With the right build — especially 160+ SPD and solid Energy Regen — she becomes a consistent force multiplier in both casual and high-end content.

If built correctly, Yao Guang doesn’t just support your team — she accelerates it.