Yao Guang Kit, Gameplay, Eidolons & Signature LC | HSR 4.0

Hey Trailblazers, Happy New Year! Honkai: Star Rail has finally kicked off 2026 with a big surprise—the official character art for the new 4.0 version character, "Yao Guang"! Along with the reveal, details about her role, skills, and gameplay have started rolling out. So today, LDShop has gathered everything we know so far about Yao Guang, giving you all the info in one spot!

 

Yao Guang Basic Profile

Rarity: 5-Star | Element: Physical | Path: Elation

Yao Guang is one of the seven Arbiter-Generals of the Xianzhou Alliance's Cloud Knights. Described as "cautious and sophisticated," she presides over the Xianzhou Yuque. She is sometimes referred to as the Seer Strategist.

Based on the official character art, Yao Guang's Path is confirmed as "The Elation," and her combat attribute is "Physical." Combining this with earlier leaks, she is essentially confirmed to be an "Elation support" character. As the "opening character" (the first new release of this version), Yao Guang's appeal may be somewhat limited, and sales momentum is likely to be carried by the follow-up character, Sparxie.

 

Yao Guang Kit

[Basic ATK] Whistlebolt Sings Joy(Blast)

Deals Physical DMG equal to 45%(126%)of Yao Guang's ATK to one designated enemy and Physical DMG equal to 15%(42%) of Yao Guang's ATK to enemies adjacent to it. Increases Energy regenerated from Basic ATK.

 

[Skill] Decalight Unveils All (Support)

Deploys a Zone for 3 turn(s). The Zone's remaining duration is reduced by 1 at the start of this unit's turn. While the Zone is active, increases the Elation of all allies by an amount equal to 6.0%(19.5%) of Yao Guang's Elation. After using Basic ATK or Skill, Yao Guang gains 3 Punchline(s).

 

[Ultimate] Hexagram of Feathered Fortune (Support)

Cost: 180 energy.

Gains 5 Punchline(s).Aha immediately gains 1 extra turn where a fixed amount of 20 Punchline(s) is taken into account.This turn, does not consume Punchline(s), and increases all allies' All-Type RES PEN by 10.0%(25.0%) for 3turn(s).

 

[Talent] Behold Wherever Light Unfolds(support)

When Yao Guang possesses "Certified Banger", ally targets will trigger the "Great Boon" effect after using an attack dealing additional Elation DMG of the corresponding Type equal to 12.0%(30.0%) to 1 random hit target. For every 1 Skill Point consumed during this attack, trigger the "Great Boon" effect 1extra time, up to 3 times per attack. When triggering "Great Boon," if the attacker's Elation is lower than Yao Guang's, this instance of Elation DMG is calculated using Yao Guang's Elation. Triggering "Great Boon" is not considered as an attack.

 

[Technique] Untethered Glimmer Sails Far(Support)

After using the Technique, automatically triggers Skill 1 time at the start of the next battle without consuming any Skill Points. When Yao Guang is in the team, breaking destructible objects immediately grants "Red Envelope," up to 8 within every Earth Week.

 

[Elation Skill] Let Thy Fortune Burst in Flames(AoE)

Inflicts "Woe's Whisper" on all enemies, lasting for 3 turn(s). Increases DMG received by enemy targets under the "Woe's Whisper" state by 10.0%. Deals Physical Elation DMG equal to 40%(100%) to all enemies. Afterward, deals Physical Elation DMG equal to 10%(25%) to one random enemy 5 time(s).

 

Traces

• Amaze-In Grace:

When Yao Guang's SPD is 120 or higher, increases this unit's Elation by 30%. For every 1 points of SPD exceeded, increases this unit's Elation by 1%, up to 200 points of excess SPD.

• Poised and Sated:

Increases this unit's CRIT DMG by 60%. After using Elation Skill, recovers 1 Skill Point(s) for the team.

• Felicity Ensemble:

When Yao Guang obtains "Certified Banger", increase its duration by 1 turn(s).

 

Yao Guang Signature Light Cone

When She Decided To See (Lv.80)

Base HP: 1058 | Base ATK: 529 | Base DEF: 529

Game Changer (V5):

Increases the wearer's SPD by 30%. When the wearer enters combat or uses Ultimate on an ally target, the wearer gains "Great Fortune" for 3 turn(s). While the wearer has "Great Fortune," all allies' CRIT Rate increases by 14%, CRIT DMG increases by 60%, and the wearer's Energy Regeneration Rate increases by 20%.

 

Yao Guang Eidolons

Via Kazusa

E1 Chuckle Chimes Where Jade Falls

Increases the fixed amount of Punchline taken into account in Aha's extra turn triggered by the Ultimate to 30, and the DMG dealt by the Elation Skill becomes 140% of the original DMG.

E2 Blind Arrows Guided by Feathers

While the Zone is active,increases all ally targets' SPD by 12%, and additionally increases Elation by 16%.

E3 Auspices Mirrored In Decalight

Skill Lv.+2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv, +1, up to a maximum of Lv,10. Elation Skill Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 15.

E4 Threads of Fate Colored by Plumes

When all ally targets deal Elation DMG, they ignore 18% of the target's DEF.

E5 Bejeweled in Radiant Grace

Ultimate Lv.+2, up to a maximum of Lv.15. Talent Lv.+2, up to a maximum of Lv.15 Elation Skill Lv.+1, up to a maximum of Lv.15.

E6 Ferried Along the Astral Arc

All allies' Elation DMG merrymakes by 20%.Increases DMG multiplier of Yao Guang's Elation Skill by 60% of the original multiplier.

 

Conclusion

So, that’s the latest kit info about Yao Guang~ Can’t wait to jump into the world of Elation coming with Version 4.0! Trailblazers, are your Stellar Jades ready for the fun ahead? Oh, and just a friendly reminder — LDShop HSR Top-up is always here with the best deals to support your adventures!