Honkai Star Rail Yunli Best Build: Relics, Light Cones & Teams

Shida |  Published: July 30, 2024
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This is the definitive guide to building the strongest Yunli in Honkai Star Rail by using her optimized Relics, Light Cones, and team comps.

Yunli is a 5-star Physical character who follows the Path of Destruction in Honkai Star Rail. This barefoot brawler excels at dealing massive single-target damage through her unique counterattack mechanics. Yunli’s kit revolves around taunting enemies and retaliating with powerful follow-up attacks whenever she gets hit. Her Ultimate empowers these counters even further making her a formidable damage dealer.

Yunli Best Build in Honkai Star Rail

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll look into the best Relics, Light Cones, and team compositions to unleash Yunli’s full potential.

Yunli’s Character Information


HSR Yunli’s Character Information
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As a Destruction Path character, Yunli can dish out impressive damage while also having some self-sustain capabilities. Her Skill allows her to heal herself while her Talent triggers counterattacks when enemies hit her. This combination of offense and defense makes Yunli a versatile addition to many team compositions.

Yunli’s Best Relics in Honkai Star Rail


Yunli Best Relics in Honkai Star Rail
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When it comes to Relic sets, the clear winners for Yunli are:

RelicsDescription
The Wind-Soaring ValorousThis 4-piece set is tailor-made for her playstyle providing ATK increase by 12% and CRIT Rate increase by 6%.
Champion of Streetwise Boxing Increases Physical DMG by 10% and after attacking or being hit, ATK increases by 5% up to 5 stacks.

The Wind-Soaring Valorous set synergizes perfectly with Yunli’s kit as her counterattacks count as follow-up attacks. The ATK and CRIT Rate boosts help improve her overall damage output while the Ultimate DMG increase allows her empowered counters to hit even harder.

For players who don’t have access to The Wind-Soaring Valorous set, a solid alternative is Champion of Streetwise Boxing. This set still provides good damage boosts that work well with Yunli’s playstyle.

Yunli’s Best Light Cones in Honkai Star Rail


Yunli Best Light Cones in Honkai Star Rail
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Light Cones also play a pivotal role in shaping Yunli’s build in Honkai Star Rail. Here is the breakdown of her best LIght Cones option:

Light ConesDescription
Dance at Sunset boosts CRIT DMG and provides stacks of Firedance.
Something Irreplaceable Increases ATK and grants HP restoration and a DMG buff.
On the Fall of an AeonStacks ATK buffs and provides a DMG boost.
The Unreachable Side Boosts CRIT Rate Max HP and provides a DMG buff when taking damage.

Yunli’s signature Light Cone Dance at Sunset is undoubtedly her best-in-slot option. It increases her chance of being attacked boosts CRIT DMG and provides stacks of Firedance when using her Ultimate. These effects perfectly complement Yunli’s kit allowing her to counter more often and deal increased damage.

Yunli’s Best Team Comps in Honkai Star Rail


Yunli shines in various team compositions but particularly excels in follow-up attack-focused teams. Here are some strong team options:

Yunli’s Best Team Composition 1
YunliJadeRobinLuocha
Yunli Honkai Star RailJade Honkai Star RailRobin HSRLuocha HSR

This team maximizes follow-up attack potential with Jade providing additional follow-ups. Robin boosts the team’s follow-up damage, while Luocha keeps everyone alive.

Yunli’s Best Team Composition 2
YunliMarch 7thLynxPela
Yunli Honkai Star RailMarch 7th HSRLynx HSRPela HSR

For players with limited character options, this team still works well. March 7th buffs CRIT DMG, Pela reduces enemy DE, and Lynx provides healing while increasing Yunli’s chances of being attacked.

When building teams for Yunli, focus on supports that can boost her damage provide energy regeneration, or increase her likelihood of being targeted.

With the right build and team composition Yunli becomes a powerhouse capable of decimating enemies with her relentless counterattacks. Her unique playstyle adds an exciting dynamic to any Honkai Star Rail team.

FAQs

  • Does Yunli need high-speed stats?
    • No, Yunli doesn’t prioritize Speed as her damage comes mainly from counterattacks rather than taking turns.

Q: Can Yunli work in a dual DPS team? A: Yes Yunli pairs well with other follow-up attackers like Topaz or Jade in dual DPS setups.

Q: Is Yunli’s signature Light Cone necessary? A: While Dance at Sunset is her best option Yunli can still perform well with alternative Light Cones like The Unreachable Side or On the Fall of an Aeon.

About Author

Shida is an avid gaming and anime writer with a background in journalism covering both the topics, and fashion. She is a passionate writer since she was in high school. Shida is also a lover of cozy games like The Sims, Stardew Valley, Coral Island, and FIelds of Mistria.