#1 Best Yun Jin Build – Weapons, Artifacts, Teams

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Yun Jin is a 4-star Geo polearm user from Liyue, introduced in Version 2.4. She is the elegant and disciplined director of the Yun-Han Opera Troupe, and her playstyle revolves around supporting Normal Attack-focused characters.

Her kit scales with DEF, making her unique as a DEF-based buffer who boosts Normal Attack DMG through her Elemental Burst, Cliffbreaker’s Banner.

The best Yun Jin build focuses on DEF%, Energy Recharge, and Geo synergy, allowing her to buff main DPS units like Yoimiya, Ayato, or Razor.

Yun Jin Build Guide: Overview

Attribute	Details
Rarity	★★★★
Element	Geo
Weapon	Polearm
Role	Normal Attack Buffer / Support
Best Stat Focus	DEF%, Energy Recharge
Best Reactions	Crystallize

Best Weapons for Yun Jin

The best Yun Jin weapon enhances Energy Recharge or scales with DEF, optimizing her support potential.

Weapon Name	Rarity	Notes
Favonius Lance	★★★★	Generates particles and helps maintain high Burst uptime
The Catch	★★★★	Increases Burst DMG and CRIT Rate; solid support weapon
Engulfing Lightning	★★★★★	Great for ER scaling and burst strength if available
Prototype Starglitter	★★★★	F2P-friendly and helps balance ER for Burst rotations
Black Tassel	★★★	DEF weapon synergy is lacking, but works for pure support roles

Best Artifacts for Yun Jin

Yun Jin benefits most from sets that boost DEF scaling and Energy Recharge for frequent Burst uptime.

Artifact Set Name	Effect Summary	Notes
Husk of Opulent Dreams (4pc)	DEF% and Geo DMG; best for maximizing burst buff potential	Best-in-slot if consistently applying Geo
Noblesse Oblige (4pc)	Increases team ATK after Burst; great in support setups	Works well when no other character is using it
2pc DEF% + 2pc ER	Hybrid early-game or farming fallback	Solid budget-friendly option

Yun Jin Artifact Stat Priority:

Slot	Main Stat
Sands	DEF%
Goblet	DEF% or Geo DMG Bonus
Circlet	DEF% or CRIT Rate (if using Favonius)

Substat Priority:

Energy Recharge
DEF%
CRIT Rate (for particle generation)
Flat DEF

Best Teams for Yun Jin

The best Yun Jin team includes characters who rely on Normal Attacks and benefit from her Burst buff.

Team Type	Team Members	Notes
Yoimiya Support	Yoimiya, Yun Jin, Xingqiu, Zhongli	Perfect synergy; buffs Yoimiya’s entire DPS rotation
Ayato Core	Ayato, Yun Jin, Fischl, Diona	Boosts Ayato’s on-field Normal strings
Razor/Bennett	Razor, Yun Jin, Bennett, Beidou	Enhances Electro/Physical DPS output
F2P Friendly	Kaeya, Yun Jin, Lisa, Noelle	Beginner-friendly team for Normal ATK boosting and healing

Yun Jin Ascension & Talent Materials

Here is everything you need to know to ascend Yun Jin to her highest level.

Ascension Materials:

Material Type	Total Needed
Prithiva Topaz	Sliver ×1, Fragment ×9, Chunk ×9, Gemstone ×6
Local Specialty	Glaze Lily ×168
Enemy Drops	Damaged Mask ×18, Stained Mask ×30, Ominous Mask ×36
Boss Material	Riftborn Regalia ×46

Talent Materials:

Material Type	Total Needed
Talent Books	Teachings ×9, Guide ×63, Philosophies ×114 (Diligence domain)
Enemy Drops	Damaged Mask ×18, Stained ×66, Ominous ×93
Weekly Boss Drop	Ashen Heart ×18, Crown of Insight ×3

Yun Jin Base Stats (Lv. 90):

Stat	Value
HP	10,253
ATK	187
DEF	734
Bonus Stat	Energy Recharge +26.7%

Yun Jin Constellations:

Constellation	Name	Effect
C1	Thespian Gallop	Boosts Normal ATK SPD of characters after Burst
C2	Myriad Mise-En-Scène	Increases DEF scaling for her buff
C3	Seafaring General	Increases Skill level by 3
C4	Flower and a Fighter	Generates Energy on triggering Crystallize
C5	Famed Throughout the Land	Increases Burst level by 3
C6	Decorous Harmony	Increases party-wide Normal ATK DMG by 12% after Skill use

How to Play Yun Jin Effectively

Use Elemental Skill to generate energy and trigger Crystallize.
Activate Elemental Burst before swapping to a Normal Attack-focused DPS.
Pair her with characters who scale with Normal ATKs like Yoimiya, Razor, or Ayato.
Ensure enough Energy Recharge to maintain full Burst uptime.

The best Yun Jin build boosts her DEF and enables her to act as a dedicated buffer for any character relying on Normal Attack chains.

Is Yun Jin Worth Building?

Yes — Yun Jin is an excellent Normal Attack buffer with niche but powerful synergy. She’s especially valuable for players using Yoimiya, Ayato, or any character built around Normal ATKs, offering a rare and scalable support role.

Yun Jin Build Guide: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the best Yun Jin build?
The best Yun Jin build uses 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams or Noblesse Oblige with DEF and ER scaling.

What is the best Yun Jin weapon?
The best Yun Jin weapon is Favonius Lance for ER, or The Catch for Burst DMG scaling.

What is the best Yun Jin team?
The best Yun Jin team includes Yoimiya or Ayato, who benefit from her Normal Attack buff.

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