The version 2.4 update of Honkai: Star Rail goes live with a new five-star character, Yun Li, who is a Destruction Physical character that can be used as a Physical DPS. Many players seek the optimal Honkai Star Rail Yunli build to maximize the DPS unit's damage output in battles. To create the best Yunli, Trailblazers must equip the best Light Cones, Relics, Planar Ornaments, and Trace Priority. If you like this new character, come to z2u to Buy Honkai: Star Rail Oneiric Shards for pulling gacha now!

Best Light Cones for Yunli
The optimal Light Cone for Yunli is Dance at Sunset, her signature 5-star weapon. This Light Cone's primary effect increases the user's chances of being attacked, which suits Yunli perfectly as her counterattacks are triggered when she is hit. Dance at Sunset addresses all of Yunli’s needs and complements her core mechanics in Honkai Star Rail.

A great 5-star F2P (free-to-play) alternative is On the Fall of an Aeon, which increases ATK each time the user attacks, stacking up to four times. Given that On the Fall of an Aeon can easily be upgraded to S5 (Superimposition level 5), it is a good consideration for Yunli if premium weapons are not readily available.

Yunli can also be equipped with 4-star Light Cones like Nowhere To Run and Under The Blue Sky, both of which provide offensive advantages and have secondary effects activated upon defeating an enemy. While these effects are not as beneficial as those triggered by incoming attacks, they are still viable options.

Best Relics for Yunli
To further optimize Yunli's build, the next step is to equip her with the right gear. The best Relic set for Yunli is currently The Wind-Soaring Valorous. Its two-piece bonus provides a 12% ATK boost, while the four-piece bonus increases her CRIT Rate by 6%. Additionally, after Yunli performs a follow-up attack, the damage of her Ultimate is enhanced by 30% for one turn.

Another excellent option is the four-piece The Ashblazing Grand Duke. This Relic set increases the user's ATK whenever they execute a follow-up attack, with the ATK buff stacking up to six times, making it a powerful choice for Yunli.

Best Planar Ornaments for Yunli
When it comes to Ornaments, Yunli has two different choices.

The Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves set is ideal for Yunli as long as the rest of her team also performs follow-up attacks. When her allies do this, she gains stacks of Merit, up to five times, with each stack granting her a 5% DMG boost to her follow-up attacks. With all five stacks, she also gains a 25% CRIT DMG bonus.

Alternatively, the classic Inert Salsotto set is a good Ornament set for Yunli due to its versatility. Its bonus increases CRIT Rate by 8%, and when her CRIT Rate reaches 50% or higher, Yunli’s Ultimate and follow-up attack DMG is boosted by 15%. Since building CRIT Rate is a key focus, reaching and surpassing the 50% threshold for this Ornament set should be straightforward.

Trace (Skill) Priority for Yunli
When leveling up Yunli’s abilities, resource constraints might force you to prioritize certain skills over others. Focus on maxing out her Talent first, as it determines the strength of her follow-up attacks. Next, prioritize her Ultimate, which not only enhances her follow-up attacks but also increases her CRIT DMG and provides additional benefits. Her Skill should be the next priority, while her Basic Attack can be left for last since it is used less frequently.

Best Teams for Yunli
Yunli performs well in most types of lineups, but performs even better in follow-up attack team team, so she can play a big role in the following teams.
①Yunli, Ruan Mei, Robin, Aventurine
②Yunli, March 7th, Robin, Huohuo
③Jade, Yunli, Sparkle, Fu Xuan
④Yunli, Dr. Ratio, Tingyun, Lynx

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