Is Yelan Still Worth Pulling in Genshin 6.0?

Greetings, Travelers! It’s been nearly a full year since Yelan last received a main-rateup rerun—her most recent appearance was back in the 4.8 banner. Now, as Version 6.0 (Nod-Krai) approaches with datamine whispers suggesting she may return, many players are left wondering: “Should I pull for Yelan?”

The answer hinges on a nuanced understanding of her evolving role across regions, how she stacks up now, and what her future might look like. Let’s take a look!

 

Historical Arc: From Irreplaceable to Optional

Inazuma → Sumeru (Yelan’s peak utility)

In the Inazuma and Sumeru chapters, Yelan was a game-changer. She solved one of the most aggravating team-building issues: everyone wanted Xingqiu. Whether you were running the Meta Team with Raiden, a potent Hu Tao vaporize setup, or exploring bloom-capable Dendro combos, they all demanded consistent Hydro application.

Yelan served as the perfect substitute. A C0 Yelan gave you enough HP-scaled off-field damage, constant Hydro ticks, and a solid team-wide damage buff via her passive. This allowed players to run two or three meta teams simultaneously . For newer accounts, she was often a go-to five-star, indispensable for early progression.

 

Fontaine: The Hydro landscape changes

As the game entered Fontaine, the meta shifted dramatically. Units like Neuvillette and Furina dominated hydro roles—offering sheer damage potential or versatile team utility. Yelan, once a must-have, saw her usage plummet.

Her rating dropped to Tier 2 sub-DPS—no longer an auto-pull, still serviceable but easily outclassed in most meta scenarios, especially when Furina could provide even more supportive synergy or healing utility.

 

Natlan: Only high cons stick around

By the time Natlan rolled around, only high-constellation Yelans (C2 and above) found consistent use in serious team compositions. Yelan at C0 was frequently overshadowed by Furina or Neuvillette. She became a luxury pick—strong on paper, but rarely the linchpin unless you’d invested heavily in her.

 

Version 6.0 (Nod-Krai): What Can Save Yelan?

As leaks and datamines suggest a possible 6.0 rerun, her relevance depends on whether new "lunar-charged" mechanics favor Yelan’s kit. If mechanics like “lunar-charged” or other novel Hydro synergies become focal, Yelan could benefit.

That said, any reaction favoring her would probably also benefit units like Neuvillette and Furina—both of whom are generally stronger enablers. Unless Yelan gains something uniquely tailored, she is unlikely to reverse her decline and return to meta dominance.

 

Where Yelan Still Makes an Appearance

One current example showing Yelan’s continued relevance is a high-level Stygian Onslaught and Spiral Abyss comp often cited by players: Skirk + Escoffier + Furina + Yelan. In this build, Yelan’s contributions are:

• Reliable off-field Hydro application, enabling powerful reactions.
• Supplemental burst damage, especially with her HP-scaled output.
• A meaningful team damage buff from her passive during her Burst duration.

In these cases, she isn’t the central star, but she completes the reaction cycle and provides tangible synergy—underscoring her value as a reactive sub-DPS.

 

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

• HP-scaled damage kit: You don’t need heavy ATK artifacts.
• Passive team-wide buff: Useful across many team types.
• Extra quality-of-life: Excellent mobility for exploration.
• C0 relevance: Still serviceable for newer accounts that lack other Hydro supports.
• Niche synergy: Performs utility roles in specific Abyss teams.

Weaknesses:

• Hydro application less consistent than Xingqiu, especially in multi-target fights.
• No defensive utility: No reduction, no healing, no cling; purely offensive.
• Outclassed by Furina and Neuvillette in late-game content.
• Constellation dependence: C2 smooths rotation; C6 dramatically increases ceiling—so lower cons are significantly weaker.

 

Future Outlook

Unless future updates introduce Hydro-specific mechanics exclusive to Yelan’s kit—such as bespoke lunar reactions or elemental synergies tailored to HP-scaled enablers—her position looks likely to remain Tier 2 or even slip to Tier 3–4 as new units emerge.

The Hydro category is crowded, and she lacks an immediate niche edge. At best, she rides other characters’ coattails, rather than leading her own tier climb.

 

Pulling Advice: Who Should Summon Yelan?

New Players / Early Accounts

Yes—definitely pull her. If you lack stable Hydro coverage, a C0 or C1 Yelan can solve early-game progression bottlenecks and allow you to field multiple meta teams without delay. She remains one of the highest “pull-value” five-star units for early progression.

Mid-/Late-Game / High-Level Players

Proceed with caution. If you already have strong hydro options like Furina or Neuvillette, or are eyeing the next new banner character in 6.0, Yelan shouldn’t be your first priority. If you already have her at C5, then pushing to C6 is reasonable—it offers a serious performance bump—but otherwise, she’s a low priority.

Collectors / Gameplay Lovers

If you enjoy her playstyle, animation, or exploration comfort, she remains a solid luxury investment. Her unique kit can make gameplay fun, even if she’s not meta.

 

Conclusion

Yelan is no longer the Hydro super-solve she once was, but she still remains a smart, efficient pull for new players. For veterans, she’s gracefully aging into luxury territory—worth it if you love her kit or are upgrading her cons. As for whether she’ll return to meta glory post-6.0, that’s entirely up to how much new content latches onto Hydro in meaningful ways.

In the end: not essential, but still valuable—depending on your place in your “Genshin journey,” she might be either one of the best investments you’ll make, or a flexible sidegrade next to future powerhouses. And if you’re ready to secure her faster, you can always head to LDShop to top up Genesis Crystals and make sure Yelan joins your roster in style!