Yangyang makes a powerful comeback in Version 3.5 as Yangyang: Xuanling, her first-ever SP (Special) form. This 5-star Havoc Sword Main DPS completely reinvents the original 4-star Aero support into a self-sufficient Heavy Attack hypercarry with a unique dual-stance system.

She switches between Azure Sword Stance and Feather Sword Stance to build resources and apply Void Annihilation Mark (Havoc Bane) stacks. Her kit revolves around converting these stacks into massive Crit DMG buffs and unleashing devastating AoE Heavy Attacks. She feels smooth, fluid, and extremely strong for both endgame content and overworld exploration.

Quick Profile

  • Rarity: 5-Star
  • Element: Havoc
  • Weapon: Sword
  • Role: Main DPS (Heavy Attack focused)
  • Release: Version 3.5 (Banner: Voices on Azure Feathers - July 10 to July 30, 2026)

Playstyle Overview

Yangyang: Xuanling plays around two stances you swap with Resonance Skill.

  • Build Resonance Flow (Melody) with Basic Attacks.
  • Generate Azure Plume stacks (max 2) through stance switches and Ult.
  • Apply up to 6 Void Annihilation Mark stacks on enemies.
  • Spend plumes on powerful Heavy Attacks that deal massive AoE damage and apply more marks.

Her Resonance Liberation provides a huge burst and summons extra damage instances. She is very self-sufficient but shines even brighter with teammates who help apply or amplify Havoc Bane.

Skill Leveling Priority

  1. Forte Circuit (Core damage source - priority #1)
  2. Resonance Liberation (Huge burst multiplier)
  3. Basic Attack (Combo damage)
  4. Resonance Skill (Stance switching utility)
  5. Intro Skill (Least important)

Unlock Inherent Skills as soon as possible.

Best Weapons

Best in Slot: Azure of Heaven (Signature Weapon)

  • Base ATK: 588
  • Secondary Stat: Crit Rate 24.3%
  • Passive: +12% All-Element DMG Bonus. When enemies have Void Annihilation Mark, Heavy Attack DMG +36% and ignores 12% DEF (lasts 8s).

This weapon perfectly synergizes with her entire kit.

Strong Alternatives

  • Emerald Sentence (Excellent 5-star substitute)
  • Emerald of Genesis (Great for Energy Regen if needed)
  • Red Spring (Solid stat stick)
  • Feather Edge (4-star Battle Pass - good temporary option with Crit Rate and Crit DMG)

Best Echo Sets

Best: 5-piece Song of Feathered Trace (or Song of Falling Feathers in the Void)

  • 2-piece: +10% Energy Regen
  • 5-piece: Inflicting Annihilation Effect (Havoc Bane) gives +20% Crit Rate and +35% Heavy Attack DMG for 15 seconds.

This set is tailor-made for her playstyle.

Cost Pattern: 4-3-3-1-1

Main Echo Recommendation

Thousand-Puppet Pavilion (or Thousand Memory Sword Echoes)

Provides unconditional Havoc DMG and Heavy Attack DMG bonuses while summoning echoes that trigger extra damage on Havoc Bane application.

Alternative Sets (early game or budget)

  • 3-piece Thread of Severed Fate + 2-piece Havoc Eclipse
  • 5-piece Havoc Eclipse

Echo Stats Priorities

Main Stats

  • Cost 4: Crit Rate or Crit DMG
  • Cost 3: Havoc DMG Bonus (both)
  • Cost 1: ATK% (both)

Substats Priority

Energy Regen (aim for ~115-120% total) > Crit Rate = Crit DMG > ATK% > Heavy Attack DMG Bonus

Her signature weapon and echo set already give solid Crit Rate, so lean into Crit DMG on the Cost 4 piece.

Best Team Compositions

Best Team (Premium)

  • Yangyang: Xuanling (Main DPS)
  • Chisa (Support / Havoc Bane applicator)
  • Suisui (Healer / Sister synergy)

This team maximizes Havoc Bane stacks and provides excellent buffs.

Strong Alternatives

  • Yangyang: Xuanling + Mortefi + Shorekeeper / Verina
  • Yangyang: Xuanling + Electro Rover + Verina (F2P friendly)
  • Yangyang: Xuanling + Phrolova + Shorekeeper (Dual DPS)
  • Yangyang: Xuanling + Rebecca + Chisa

Heavy Attack buffers like Mortefi pair especially well with her.

Recommended Rotation (General)

  1. Start with Intro Skill or Echo Skill to apply initial debuffs.
  2. Use Basic Attacks to build Resonance Flow while switching stances with Resonance Skill.
  3. Generate Azure Plume stacks through empowered stance flows.
  4. Build up to 6 Void Annihilation Mark stacks.
  5. Spend plumes on Heavy Attacks for big damage.
  6. Use Resonance Liberation for burst window.
  7. Repeat while managing resources.

She plays very intuitively once you get used to the stance switching. Overworld combat feels excellent because Heavy Attacks clear groups quickly.

Ascension & Forte Materials

Ascension Materials (approximate totals)

  • Cloudperch Seed: 60
  • Solidarity's Loneflame: 46
  • Skyward Glazed Heart: 26
  • Standard forgery materials + Shell Credits

Forte Circuit Materials

  • Various Polarizer tiers (Broken Wing, Monowing, Polywing, Layered Wing)
  • Autopuppet Kernel
  • Weekly boss drops
  • Shell Credits

Most new materials come from Version 3.5 content. Pre-farm what you can once the patch drops.

Resonance Chains (Sequence Nodes)

  • S1: Extra damage instances + interruption resistance on Heavy Attacks.
  • S2: Strong damage multiplier and out-of-combat utility.
  • S3: Massive Ultimate buff + increased Havoc Bane cap.
  • S6: Excellent Heavy Attack vulnerability and extra summons.

Pull Priority: S0R1 is already very strong. S3R1 and S6R1 are big power spikes.

Final Verdict

Yangyang: Xuanling is one of the strongest and most fun new Main DPS units in Version 3.5. Her elegant dual-stance gameplay, beautiful animations, and high personal damage make her a fantastic pull for both meta players and fans of the original Yangyang.

She performs excellently at S0R1 and only gets better with investment. If you love Heavy Attack playstyles and Havoc teams, she is highly recommended.

Enjoy building your new Xuanling and dominating the new Mengzhou content!

Let me know in the comments what team you're planning to run her with.