This post covers Yanfei’s full character profile including her character ascension materials, talent materials, skill description and how her talent scale up per level.
Content Overview
Character Overview
Yanfei
| Rarity: | 4-star |
| Weapon: | Catalyst |
| Element: | Pyro |
| Recommended Role: | – Main DPS – Support |
| How to Acquire: | – Character Event Wish – Permanent Wish |
Skills Description
Signed Edict
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| Cooldown: | 9 Seconds |
| Energy Generated | 3 Pyro Elemental Particles |
| Internal Cooldown: | No ICD |
| Elemental Gauge: | 1 Unit |
Yanfei conjures a small swirling fire unto the ground, dealing Pyro damage in a small area.
If the skill hits an enemy, Yanfei gains the maximum number of Scarlet Seals (3 without the constellation 6).
Scarlet Seals are charges that decrease Yanfei’s stamina consumption by 15% with each charge. It also increases the damage and AoE of her charge attack.
Done Deal
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| Cooldown: | 20 Seconds |
| Duration: | 15 Seconds |
| Energy Cost: | 80 Energy |
| Scarlet Seal Grant Interval: | 1 Second |
| Internal Cooldown: | No ICD |
| Elemental Gauge: | 2 Units |
Yanfei unleashes contract seals and deals Pyro damage to all in a huge area around her.
Additionally, this elemental burst gives the Brilliance effect to Yanfei and gives the following effect.
- Yanfei gains 1 charge of Scarlet Seal every 0.8 seconds for the duration of the skill.
- Greatly increase the damage of Charged Attacks.
- With the 4th constellation unlocked, the skill creates a shield that can absorb up to 45% of Yanfei’s Max HP. The shield also absorbs 250% more effectively against Pyro damage.
Seal of Approval
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| Charge Attack Stamina Cost | 50 Stamina |
| Scarlet Seal Duration: | 10 Seconds |
| Scarlet Seal Stamina Consumption Reduction | 15% Consumption Reduction |
| Internal Cooldown: | Normal Attack: 2.5 Seconds or 3 Hits Charged Attack: No ICD Plunging Attack: No ICD |
| Elemental Gauge: | Normal Attack: 1 Unit Per Hit Charged Attack: With or Without Scarlet Seals: 1 Unit Plunge Attack: 1 Unit |
Scarlet Seals:
Scarlets Seals are special charges that Yanfei gains upon using an elemental skill, normal attack or special effects from using the elemental burst.
Each seal has the following effects:
- Reduces Yanfei’s stamina consumption by 15%.
- Generates 1 seal upon using normal attacks or elemental skills.
- She cannot possess more than 3 charges of seals at any given time. But with the 6th constellation unlocked, the maximum charges of Scarlet Seals increase from 3 to 4.
- All charges are consumed after using a charged attack. Upon consumption, it increases the charged attack’s Damage and Area of Effect.
- Each seal lasts for 6 seconds and each duration is independent of the other.
Normal Attack:
Yanfei shoots up to three consecutive fireballs, dealing Pyro Damage to her target.
Each successful hit from the normal attack will generate 1 Scarlet Seal for Yanfei. Additionally, each hit refreshes the duration of the current Scarlet Seals in possession.
Charged Attack:
At the cost of 50 Stamina, Yanfei conjures a large stamp in the air and smashes enemies from below, dealing Pyro Damage in a fairly large area of effect. It will also consume all charges of Scarlet Seals upon activation.
Charged attacks gain the following effects if at least 1 Scarlet Seal has been consumed:
- The charge attack’s effective area of effect is increased depending on the number of Scarlet Seals it consumed.
- Each charge of the seal will greatly increase the charge attack damage.
- Stamina consumption calculation is reduced by 15% for every charge of Scarlet Seal it consumed.
- With the Proviso passive talent unlocked, each charge of the Scarlet seal consumed will increase Yanfei’s Pyro Damage Bonus by 5%. This effect lasts for 6 seconds and will get dispeled upon unleashing the charged attack.
Plunging Attack:
Yanfei wraps herself with fire energy and plunges to the ground, dealing an AoE Pyro to all nearby enemies within a small radius. Pressing the basic attack button while in mid-air will trigger the plunging attack.
Passive Talents
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
 Encyclopedic Expertise | Displays the location of nearby resources unique to Liyue on the mini-map. |
 Proviso (character ascension phase 1) | When Yanfei consumes Scarlet Seals by using a Charged Attack, each Scarlet Seal will increase Yanfei’s Pyro Damage Bonus by 5%. This effect lasts for 6 seconds. When a Charged Attack is used again during the effect’s duration, it will dispel the previous effect. |
 Blazing Eye (character ascension phase 4) | When Yanfei’s Charged Attack deals a Critical Hit to opponents, she will deal an additional instance of AoE Pyro Damage equal to 80% of her Attack. This Damage counts as Charged Attack Damage. |
Constellation Info
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
 The Law Knows No Kindness (C1) | When Yanfei uses her Charged Attacks, each existing Scarlet Seal additionally reduces the stamina cost of this Charged Attack by 10%. It also increases resistance against interruption during its release. |
 Right of Final Interpretation (C2) | Increases Yanfei’s Charged Attack Critical rate by 20% against enemies below 50% HP. |
 Samadhi Fire-Forged (C3) | Increases the level of Signed Edict by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
 Supreme Amnesty (C4) | Give the following effect upon activation of Done Deal (Elemental Burst): – Creates a shield that absorbs up to 45% of Yanfei’s Max HP for 15 seconds. – This shield absorbs Pyro Damage 250% more efficiently. |
 Abiding Affidavit (C5) | Increases the level of Done Deal by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
 Extra Clause (C6) | Increases the maximum number of Scarlet Seals by 1. |
Ascension and Talent Materials
| Required Level | Required Materials |
|---|---|
| Level 20 (Ascension 1) |  ×1 Agnidus Agate Sliver  ×3 Noctilicous Jade  ×3 Treasure Hoarder Insignia  x 20,000 Mora |
| Level 40 (Ascension 2) |  ×3 Agnidus Agate Fragment  ×2 Juvenile Jade ×10 Noctilicous Jade ×15 Treasure Hoarder Insignia x 40,000 Mora |
| Level 50 (Ascension 3) | ×6 Agnidus Agate Fragment ×4 Juvenile Jade ×20 Noctilicous Jade  ×12 Silver Raven Insignia x 60,000 Mora |
| Level 60 (Ascension 4) |  ×3 Agnidus Agate Chunk ×8 Juvenile Jade ×30 Noctilicous Jade ×18 Silver Raven Insignia x 80,000 Mora |
| Level 70 (Ascension 5) | ×6 Agnidus Agate Chunk ×12 Juvenile Jade ×45 Noctilicous Jade  ×12 Golden Raven Insignia x 100,000 Mora |
| Level 80 (Ascension 6) |  ×6 Agnidus Agate Gemstone ×20 Juvenile Jade ×60 Noctilicous Jade ×24 Golden Raven Insignia x 120,000 Mora |
| Talent Level | Required Materials |
|---|---|
| Level 2 Ascension 2 (Level 40) |  ×3 Teachings of Gold ×6 Treasure Hoarder Insignia x 12,500 Mora |
| Level 3 Ascension 3 (Level 40) |  ×2 Guide to Gold ×3 Silver Raven Insignia x 17,500 Mora |
| Level 4 Ascension 3 (Level 50) | ×4 Guide to Gold ×4 Silver Raven Insignia x 25,000 Mora |
| Level 5 Ascension 4 (Level 60) | ×6 Guide to Gold ×6 Silver Raven Insignia x 30,000 Mora |
| Level 6 Ascension 4 (Level 60) | ×9 Guide to Gold ×9 Silver Raven Insignia x 37,500 Mora |
| Level 7 Ascension 5 (Level 20) |  ×4 Philosophies of Gold ×4 Golden Raven Insignia  ×1 Bloodjade Branch x 120,000 Mora |
| Level 8 Ascension 5 (Level 70) | ×6 Philosophies of Gold ×6 Golden Raven Insignia ×1 Bloodjade Branch x 260,000 Mora |
| Level 9 Ascension 6 (Level 70) | ×12 Philosophies of Gold ×9 Golden Raven Insignia ×2 Bloodjade Branch x 450,000 Mora |
| Level 10 Ascension 6 (Level 80) | ×16 Philosophies of Gold ×12 Golden Raven Insignia ×2 Bloodjade Branch  x 1 Crown of Insight x 700,000 Mora |
Talent Scaling
| Skill Level | Skill Damage |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | 169.60% |
| Level 2 | 182.32% |
| Level 3 | 195.04% |
| Level 4 | 212% |
| Level 5 | 224.72% |
| Level 6 | 237.44% |
| Level 7 | 254.40% |
| Level 8 | 271.36% |
| Level 9 | 288.32% |
| Level 10 | 305.28% |
| Level 11 | 322.24% |
| Level 12 | 339.20% |
| Level 13 | 360.40% |
| Level 14 | 381.60% |
| Level 15 | 402.80% |
| Skill Level | Elemental Burst Damage | Charged Attack Damage Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 182.40% | 33.40% |
| Level 2 | 196.08% | 35.40% |
| Level 3 | 209.76% | 37.40% |
| Level 4 | 228% | 40% |
| Level 5 | 241.68% | 42% |
| Level 6 | 255.36% | 44% |
| Level 7 | 273.60% | 46.60% |
| Level 8 | 291.84% | 49.20% |
| Level 9 | 310.08% | 51.80% |
| Level 10 | 328.32% | 54.40% |
| Level 11 | 346.56% | 57% |
| Level 12 | 364.80% | 59.60% |
| Level 13 | 387.60% | 62.20% |
| Level 14 | 410.40% | 64.80% |
| Level 15 | 433.20% | 67.40% |
| Skill Level | 1st Hit Damage | 2nd Hit Damage | 3rd Hit Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 58.34% | 52.13% | 76.01% |
| Level 2 | 62.72% | 56.04% | 81.71% |
| Level 3 | 67.09% | 59.94% | 87.41% |
| Level 4 | 72.93% | 65.16% | 95.02% |
| Level 5 | 77.30% | 69.07% | 100.72% |
| Level 6 | 81.68% | 72.98% | 106.42% |
| Level 7 | 87.51% | 78.19% | 114.02% |
| Level 8 | 93.35% | 83.40% | 121.62% |
| Level 9 | 99.18% | 88.61% | 129.22% |
| Level 10 | 105.01% | 93.83% | 136.82% |
| Level 11 | 110.85% | 99.04% | 144.42% |
| Level 12 | 116.68% | 104.25% | 152.03% |
| Level 13 | 123.98% | 110.77% | 161.53% |
| Level 14 | 131.27% | 117.28% | 171.03% |
| Level 15 | 138.56% | 123.80% | 180.53% |
| Skill Level | Charged Attack Damage | With 1 Charge of Scarlet Seal | With 2 Charges of Scarlet Seal | With 3 Charges of Scarlet Seal | With 4 Charges of Scarlet Seal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 98.23% | 115.56% | 132.90% | 150.23% | 167.57% |
| Level 2 | 104.11% | 122.48% | 140.86% | 159.23% | 177.60% |
| Level 3 | 109.99% | 129.40% | 148.81% | 168.23% | 187.64% |
| Level 4 | 117.64% | 138.40% | 159.16% | 179.92% | 200.68% |
| Level 5 | 123.52% | 145.32% | 167.12% | 188.92% | 210.71% |
| Level 6 | 129.40% | 152.24% | 175.08% | 197.91% | 220.75% |
| Level 7 | 137.05% | 161.24% | 185.42% | 209.61% | 233.79% |
| Level 8 | 144.70% | 170.23% | 195.77% | 221.30% | 246.84% |
| Level 9 | 152.34% | 179.23% | 206.11% | 233% | 259.88% |
| Level 10 | 159.99% | 188.22% | 216.46% | 244.69% | 272.92% |
| Level 11 | 167.64% | 197.22% | 226.80% | 256.39% | 285.97% |
| Level 12 | 175.28% | 206.22% | 237.15% | 268.08% | 299.01% |
| Level 13 | 182.93% | 215.21% | 247.49% | 279.78% | 312.06% |
| Level 14 | 190.58% | 224.21% | 257.84% | 291.47% | 325.10% |
| Level 15 | 198.22% | 233.20% | 268.18% | 303.17% | 338.15% |
| Skill Level | Plunge Damage | Low Plunge Damage | High Plunge Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 56.83% | 113.63% | 141.93% |
| Level 2 | 61.45% | 122.88% | 153.49% |
| Level 3 | 66.08% | 132.13% | 165.04% |
| Level 4 | 72.69% | 145.35% | 181.54% |
| Level 5 | 77.31% | 154.59% | 193.10% |
| Level 6 | 82.60% | 165.17% | 206.30% |
| Level 7 | 89.87% | 179.70% | 224.45% |
| Level 8 | 97.14% | 194.23% | 242.61% |
| Level 9 | 104.41% | 208.77% | 260.76% |
| Level 10 | 112.34% | 224.62% | 280.57% |
| Level 11 | 120.27% | 240.48% | 300.37% |
| Level 12 | 128.20% | 256.34% | 320.18% |
| Level 13 | 136.12% | 272.19% | 339.98% |
| Level 14 | 144.05% | 288.05% | 359.79% |
| Level 15 | 151.98% | 303.90% | 379.59% |
