Yunli build
Yunli
A 4.4 Yunli build that times Parry, controls CRIT overcap and maximizes counter damage.
Physical
Destruction- Role
- counter damage dealer
- Version
- 4.4
- Reviewed on
- August 12, 2026
Recommended build
Light Cone
Dance at SunsetCRIT DMG, counter damage and greatly increased aggro directly raise both counter frequency and output.
When to use it : Its increased aggro is most valuable when enemies use targetable attacks; it cannot force counters from non-attacking actions.
A Secret VowIts unconditional DMG bonus and the extra bonus against healthier targets both apply to Yunli's counter windows.
Under the Blue SkyATK is always useful and a three-turn CRIT Rate buff follows Yunli's own kill.
When to use it : Its CRIT Rate buff requires Yunli to land the killing blow, so value it more in multi-wave content.
On the Fall of an AeonThe stacking ATK and Break bonus are consistent free damage when Yunli remains on field.
This five-star cone is purchased from Herta's Store and superimposed without limited Warp pulls.
Relics
Yunli's frequent counters maintain the set and its Ultimate bonus multiplies her strongest Cull attacks.
When to use it : Launch a follow-up before the enhanced Ultimate counter so the four-piece Ultimate bonus is active.
Champion builds Physical DMG and ATK through repeated attacks for a straightforward counter-focused farm.
Longevous Disciple supplies HP and conditional CRIT Rate for a defensive counter build.
Planar Ornaments
Unconditional CRIT Rate plus follow-up and Ultimate damage suits every counter window without ramp.
Duran rewards Yunli's counters with follow-up DMG and ramping CRIT DMG.
When to use it : Let the team perform follow-up attacks to build Duran's five stacks; the full CRIT DMG bonus is not immediate.
Team lineup
Robin amplifies off-turn attacks, Sunday advances and restores Energy, and Huohuo sustains while restoring 20% of Yunli's 240 Max Energy.
When to use it : Account for Sunday's 20% CRIT Rate and use Robin's advance outside a live Parry window so an ally turn does not consume it.
Compare the options — Yunli
Choose based on your equipment and the stated conditions. These tables bring together the guide’s qualitative recommendations, without measured damage comparisons.
- Guide version
- 4.4
- Recommendations reviewed
- Assumed role
- counter damage dealer
The guide’s stat targets and rotation provide the context. Eidolons, superimpositions, substats and enemies may change the choice; options are not evaluated at equal investment.
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| Option | Why choose it? | Conditions and availability |
|---|---|---|
| Guide’s reference choice | CRIT DMG, counter damage and greatly increased aggro directly raise both counter frequency and output. | Its increased aggro is most valuable when enemies use targetable attacks; it cannot force counters from non-attacking actions. |
| Alternative | Its unconditional DMG bonus and the extra bonus against healthier targets both apply to Yunli's counter windows. | No additional condition documented in this guide. |
| Situational | ATK is always useful and a three-turn CRIT Rate buff follows Yunli's own kill. | Its CRIT Rate buff requires Yunli to land the killing blow, so value it more in multi-wave content. |
| Accessible option | The stacking ATK and Break bonus are consistent free damage when Yunli remains on field. | No additional condition documented in this guide. This five-star cone is purchased from Herta's Store and superimposed without limited Warp pulls. |
| Option | Why choose it? | Conditions and availability |
|---|---|---|
| Guide’s reference choice | Yunli's frequent counters maintain the set and its Ultimate bonus multiplies her strongest Cull attacks. | Launch a follow-up before the enhanced Ultimate counter so the four-piece Ultimate bonus is active. |
| Alternative | Champion builds Physical DMG and ATK through repeated attacks for a straightforward counter-focused farm. | No additional condition documented in this guide. |
| Alternative | Longevous Disciple supplies HP and conditional CRIT Rate for a defensive counter build. | No additional condition documented in this guide. |
| Option | Why choose it? | Conditions and availability |
|---|---|---|
| Guide’s reference choice | Unconditional CRIT Rate plus follow-up and Ultimate damage suits every counter window without ramp. | No additional condition documented in this guide. |
| Situational | Duran rewards Yunli's counters with follow-up DMG and ramping CRIT DMG. | Let the team perform follow-up attacks to build Duran's five stacks; the full CRIT DMG bonus is not immediate. |
Only one option documented: no A/B comparison available.
| Option | Why choose it? | Conditions and availability |
|---|---|---|
| Guide’s reference choice | Robin amplifies off-turn attacks, Sunday advances and restores Energy, and Huohuo sustains while restoring 20% of Yunli's 240 Max Energy. | Account for Sunday's 20% CRIT Rate and use Robin's advance outside a live Parry window so an ally turn does not consume it. |
Trace priority
- Ultimate
- Talent
- Skill
- Basic ATK
Yunli stores two Ultimate uses, taunts immediately before enemy actions and converts incoming attacks into follow-up damage.
How to play it
- 1Use Skill when healing or extra Energy is valuable; otherwise Basic to conserve Skill Points.
- 2Cast Ultimate immediately before an attacking enemy, not before an ally turn.
- 3Store the second 120-Energy charge for the next reliable enemy action instead of forcing a failed Parry.
Sources and methodology
Editorial recommendations are written from released game data, then cross-checked against specialist calculations. They are not copied from a single tier list.
Review method
Prydwen and StarGuide were cross-checked against the 4.4 kit. Yunli's ordinary counter triggers when she is attacked; Ultimate Parry taunts until the end of the next ally or enemy turn, and a successful hit produces Intuit: Cull. Her Ultimate grants 100% CRIT DMG to that next counter, while Sunday contributes 20% CRIT Rate in the listed team, so those bonuses are excluded from the sheet targets rather than silently overcapping them.
- Game data snapshot
- 4.4
- Snapshot commit
- 648b08fb
- Baseline version
- 3.0
- Published on
- Editorial review by
- HoyoWhatpeon
- Prydwen — direct yunli build analysisChecked 2026-08-12
- StarGuide — independent yunli build analysisChecked 2026-08-12
- TurnBasedGameData — Version 4.4 exact snapshotChecked 2026-08-12
- TurnBasedGameData — released Version 4.0 to 4.4 deltaChecked 2026-08-12
- HoYoLAB — Version 4.4 update detailsChecked 2026-08-12
Independent E0 recommendations; enemy targeting and Ultimate timing materially change counter frequency.
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