Ice
The Hunt
Yanqing
Gifted Swordsman
TierC
RolesMain DPS
Release1.0
Yanqing is a standard 5★ Ice Hunt damage dealer built around Soulsteel Sync, a buff from his Skill that grants CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG and a chance to launch follow-up attacks that can Freeze. His Ultimate adds a huge CRIT boost before a single-target strike. The catch: any damage to his HP removes Soulsteel Sync, so he needs a shielder, and today he remains a niche single-target pick.
Main DPS
Light Cones
In the Night BiS
5★
Best in slot (5★ limited): CRIT Rate, plus Basic ATK/Skill DMG and Ultimate CRIT DMG for every 10 SPD above 100. Trade some CRIT substats for SPD to reach 4–6 stacks.
CRIT Rate +18%; each 10 SPD above 100 grants +6% Basic ATK and Skill DMG and +12% Ultimate CRIT DMG (up to 6 stacks).
Swordplay
4★
Best 4★: up to +40% DMG when he keeps hitting the same target — ideal for a single-target specialist, weaker when you must switch targets.
DMG +8% each time the wearer hits the same target (up to 5 stacks), reset when switching targets.
Only Silence Remains
4★
4★: ATK, and +12% CRIT Rate when there are 2 or fewer enemies on the field.
ATK +16%, and CRIT Rate +12% when there are 2 or fewer enemies on the field.
Cruising in the Stellar Sea
5★
5★ option: CRIT Rate (higher against enemies at 50% HP or less) and ATK after each kill.
CRIT Rate +8% (+8% more against enemies at 50% HP or less), and defeating an enemy grants +20% ATK for 2 turns.
Sleep Like the Dead
5★
Standard 5★: +30% CRIT DMG, and a CRIT Rate buff after a non-CRIT Basic ATK or Skill covers his turns without the Ultimate. Game8 ranks it second.
CRIT DMG +30%; a non-CRIT Basic ATK or Skill grants +36% CRIT Rate for 1 turn (once every 3 turns).
Relics
Scholar Lost in Erudition
×4
Best in slot for both Prydwen and Game8: CRIT Rate, +20% Skill and Ultimate DMG, and +25% more on the Skill right after his Ultimate.
Set effects
2pIncreases CRIT Rate by 8%.
4pIncreases DMG dealt by Skill and Ultimate by 20%. After using Ultimate, additionally increases the DMG dealt by the next Skill by 25%.
Hunter of Glacial Forest
×4
Ice DMG, and +25% CRIT DMG for 2 turns after his Ultimate.
Set effects
2pIncreases Ice DMG by 10%.
4pAfter the wearer uses their Ultimate, their CRIT DMG increases by 25% for 2 turn(s).
The Wind-Soaring Valorous
×4
His Talent follow-ups trigger its +36% Ultimate DMG, on top of ATK and CRIT Rate (Game8's second choice).
Set effects
2pIncreases ATK by 12%.
4pIncreases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 6%. After the wearer uses a Follow-Up ATK, increases DMG dealt by Ultimate by 36%, lasting for 1 turn(s).
Planar ornaments
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
×2
Top pick: ATK, and +12% DMG at 135 SPD (+18% at 160).
Set effects
2pIncreases the wearer's ATK by 12%. When the wearer's SPD is equal to or higher than 135/160, the wearer deals 12%/18% more DMG.
Rutilant Arena
×2
CRIT Rate, and +20% Basic ATK and Skill DMG at 70% CRIT Rate, which his Talent helps him reach.
Set effects
2pIncreases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 8%. When the wearer's current CRIT Rate reaches 70% or higher, DMG dealt by Basic ATK and Skill increases by 20%.
Inert Salsotto
×2
CRIT Rate, and +15% Ultimate and follow-up DMG at 50% CRIT Rate.
Set effects
2pIncreases the wearer's CRIT Rate by 8%. When the wearer's current CRIT Rate reaches 50% or higher, the DMG dealt by the wearer's Ultimate and Follow-Up ATK increases by 15%.
Main stats
Body
CRIT DMG
Feet
SPD
/ ATK%
Planar Sphere
Ice DMG Boost
/ ATK%
Link Rope
ATK%
Substat priority
1SPD
2CRIT DMG
3CRIT Rate
4ATK%
Stat targets
- SPD: 134 (recommended) or 143 — 135 activates Glamoth's bonus
- CRIT Rate: about 20% on the character screen (his kit adds up to 80%)
- CRIT DMG: 160–200%+
- ATK: 2,500–2,900+
- HP: 2,800–3,000+ · DEF: 800–900+
Talent priority
Skill
Ultimate
Talent
Basic ATK
Major Trace priority: Icing on the Kick (A2) > Gentle Blade (A6) > Frost Favors the Brave (A4).
Teams
Recommended teams
Hypercarry
Sunday's buffs and action advance and Tingyun's Energy speed up his rotation, while Aventurine's frequent shields keep Soulsteel Sync up.
Standard banner
Built around standard 5★ characters: Bronya's Skill advances and cleanses him, Pela lowers enemy DEF, and Gepard's shields protect Soulsteel Sync.
Free team
Game8's budget pick: Yukong boosts his ATK and CRIT, the Trailblazer (Preservation) shields him to keep Soulsteel Sync up, and Lynx heals.
Guide
How to play
How he works
- Soulsteel Sync (Skill). Darting Ironthorn activates Soulsteel Sync for 1 turn: +20% CRIT Rate, +30% CRIT DMG, a lower chance of being targeted, and a 60% fixed chance to follow up each attack with a 50% ATK hit that has a 65% base chance to Freeze. Any damage to his HP removes it.
- Amidst the Raining Bliss (Ultimate, 140 Energy). +60% CRIT Rate — and an extra +50% CRIT DMG if Soulsteel Sync is active — for 1 turn, then a 350% ATK strike on one enemy.
- Traces. Icing on the Kick (A2) adds 30% ATK of Ice Additional DMG after each attack on an Ice-weak enemy; Gentle Blade (A6) grants +10% SPD for 2 turns after a CRIT hit; Frost Favors the Brave (A4) adds 20% Effect RES during Soulsteel Sync.
Rotation
- Use his Technique before combat: +30% DMG for 2 turns against enemies at 50% HP or more.
- Open with his Skill to activate Soulsteel Sync, then keep using it every turn so the buff never lapses.
- Only use his Ultimate while Soulsteel Sync is active, to get the extra 50% CRIT DMG.
Tips
- Shields are mandatory in endgame: only damage to his actual HP bar removes Soulsteel Sync. Aventurine and Gepard are his best sustains.
- His kit adds up to 80% CRIT Rate, so about 20% CRIT Rate on his character screen is enough — put everything else into CRIT DMG, ATK and SPD.
- If crowd control makes him skip a turn, Soulsteel Sync runs out: Bronya's Skill cleanses him while advancing his turn.
- He uses his Skill every turn and his Ultimate costs 140 Energy, so Skill Point and Energy support such as Tingyun matter.
Strengths
- Big free CRIT stats from his Talent and Ultimate
- Follow-up attacks with a chance to Freeze
- Excels against Ice-weak enemies thanks to his A2
- Standard 5★: his Eidolons come naturally over time
Weaknesses
- Strictly single-target
- Loses Soulsteel Sync on any HP damage, so he needs a shielder
- Expensive 140-Energy Ultimate and heavy Skill Point usage
- His CRIT Rate overcaps easily, wasting stats
- Rated in Prydwen's lowest tier (T5) in every endgame mode
Notable dupes · Eidolon
E1
Solid upgrade
Attacking a Frozen enemy adds Ice Additional DMG equal to 60% of his ATK.
E2
Solid upgrade
+10% Energy Regeneration Rate during Soulsteel Sync, which helps with his 140-Energy Ultimate.
E4
Solid upgrade
+12% Ice RES PEN while his HP is at 80% or higher — the Eidolon Game8 rates highest.
E6
Optional
Defeating an enemy extends his Soulsteel Sync and Ultimate buffs by 1 turn.
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Updated September 25, 2026 · Version 4.5