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Jing Yuan is known as one of the seven Arbiter-Generals of the Xianzhou Alliance and leads the Cloud Knights inHonkai Star Rail. He has a way with his sword, as he is a student of the Luofu’s previous Sword Champion.
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As a 5-Star Lightning Erudition character, Jing Yuan is apowerful Main DPSto add to your team. His main focus is dealing maximum damage to multiple targets on the field, making him a great character against groups.
Jing Yuan’s Best Builds & Relic Sets
When building Jing Yuan’s Relics, you’ll want to give himall the typical stats for a Main DPS, including ATK, CRIT Stats, and SPD.SPD will be especially useful for his Talent, Prana Extirpated, as it willincrease the speed of the summoned Lightning-Lord which will deal additional Lightning DMG to a random enemy.Here is the best Relic Set for him.
4-Set Of Band Of Sizzling Thunder
The 2-Set of Band of Sizzling Thunder will increase Jing Yuan’s Lightning DMG by 10 percent. Its 4-Set, when Jing Yuan uses his Skill, will increase his ATK by 20 percent for 1 turn.This set will hit all the most important stats for increasing Jing Yuan’s overall damage, including Lightning DMG and ATK. This will ensure that he can take down enemies as quickly as possible. When picking the main stats and substats for your set, here are the best options.
ATK%, CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, SPD
CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG
Lightning DMG
As we mentioned before, focusing onCRIT Stats, ATK, and SPD is what will really benefit your build for Jing Yuan.You’ll want to make sure that he is able to frequently attack enemies and is able to summon Lightning-Lord often.
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Jing Yuan’s Best Light Cones
Just like with Jing Yuan’s Relic build, you’ll want to give hima Light Cone that benefits his overall damage, whether through CRIT Stats or ATK.There are a multitude of Light Cones available to him that will greatly enhance his abilities as a Main DPS.
5-Star Light Cone: Before Dawn
Before Dawn will increase Jing Yuan’s CRIT DMG by 36 percent. It also will increase his Skill and Ultimate DMG by 18 percent. After Jing Yuan uses his Skill or Ultimate, he will gain Somnus Corpus. Upon triggering a follow-up attack, Somnus Corpus will be consumed, and the follow-up attack DMG will increase by 48 percent.Before Dawn is Jing Yuan’s signature Light Cone, so if you’re able to get your hands on it, it’s by far the best option for him.It will buff his most important attacks including his Skill and Ultimate, and will benefit his CRIT DMG significantly.
4-Star Light Cone: The Birth Of The Self
The Birth of the Self will increase DMG dealt by Jing Yuan’s follow-up attacks by 24 percent. If the current HP of the target enemy is below or equal to 50 percent, it will increase DMG dealt by follow-up attacks by an extra 24 percent.Since Lightning-Lord is considered a follow-up attack from Jing Yuan,The Birth of the Selfwill greatly benefit the damage from it and will take out enemies easily.
3-Star Light Cone: Sagacity
Sagacity will increase Jing Yuan’s ATK by 24 percent for 2 turns after he uses his Ultimate. If you are looking for a 3-Star placeholder while you attempt to get a better Light Cone for Jing Yuan, Sagacity is a fantastic option.It will focus on increasing his ATK stat, which will buff all of his attacks including his Basic, Skill, and Ultimate.
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Jing Yuan’s Best Team Compositions
When picking out a team for Jing Yuan, you’ll want to bring alonga few Supportswho canbuff his attacks as well as protect him from significant damage.A buff to SPD and ATK will be especially helpful for Jing Yuan, as well as Lightning-Lord.
Character Type and Benefits
Asta (Alternative: Bronya)
Support, Can damage enemies weak to Fire and buff Jing Yuan’s SPD.
Pela (Alternative: Tingyun)
Support, Can reduce enemy DEF, remove buffs, and restore Energy and SPD.
Bailu (Alternative: Natasha)
Healer, Can provide strong healing to the whole team and revive one fallen character per battle.
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