Yaoyao Burgeoning Grace guide for Genshin Impact players

Introduction to Yaoyao

Yaoyao is the best character in Genshin Impact, and we will be explaining all the nuances in this article. We shall be going through her playstyle, strongpoints and weapon choices in detail below.

• Yaoyao has a dendro vision.
• She applies dendro or heals the active party member with her skill.
• She heals the whole party when using her burst - run or jump for extra healing.
• Deepwood set with mainstats into HP% are very good on her.
• HP% polearm (like black tassel) or ER% weapon are good on her.
• Yaoyao is hands down the cutest character our there in Genshin Impact.

How to get yaoyao

Basically you have the following methods;

• use the normal wish system (blue fates) or
• wait for a banner with improved chances (purple fates) to roll yaoyao.
• chose her from the free Liyue Festival character banner, that is available each Chinese New Year.

A quick explainer video below:

Video highlights

• Yaoyao is a dendro healer and support unit.
• Always go with Deepwood 4 piece set on her, HP% main stat.
• Use an HP% or ER% polearm on her, but HP% is better.
• One of her special talents let you catch crystalflies, frogs or other world creatures easier as they do not run away with her in your party.
• YaoYao can tank as well while your hyperbloom or other reactions do their damage!

Ascending yaoyao from level 1 to level 90

Basic (all characters) materials bill

• 2.1 million mora.
• 420 purple experience books (Hero's Wit).
• 46 boss drops.
• the equivalent of around 10 large gemstones of any colour.

Special (character specific) materials bill

• 6 Nagadus Emerald Gemstone.
• 9 Nagadus Emerald Chunk.
• 9 Nagadus Emerald Fragment.
• 1 Nagadus Emerald Sliver.
• 168 Jueyun Chilies.
• 36 Slime Concentrate (blue).
• 30 Slime Secretions (green).
• 18 Slime Condensate (grey).

Lore and History of YaoYao in Teyvat

Background and Personality

YaoYao is a warm-hearted and caring child who often appears in-game as a helper to those around her. Despite her young age, she is very mature and responsible, showing great concern for the well-being of others. Her cheerful and gentle nature is reflected in the way she cares for animals, plants, and her fellow humans. She is known for doting on everyone, bringing them food and gifts, which has made her quite popular in her community.

YaoYao's kindness is deeply tied to her master, **Madame Ping**, who has taught her much about the ways of the adepti and the principles of life. YaoYao has been able to balance both the human and adeptus worlds through her training, and while she possesses significant potential for growth, she remains grounded in her sense of duty and humility.

She is also close to another adeptus, **Xiangling**, who is an older friend and fellow disciple of Madame Ping. The two share a strong bond, with YaoYao often helping Xiangling with her cooking experiments and acting as her taste-tester, despite sometimes encountering strange culinary creations.

YaoYao and Liyue's Adepti

In the broader lore of **Teyvat**, the adepti of Liyue are immortal beings who protect the region from demonic forces and are revered as protectors of the land. YaoYao, while still human, is greatly influenced by the adepti's teachings, making her an unusual figure in Liyue's mix of traditions. She embodies the ancient wisdom and practices of the adepti while maintaining a natural innocence, making her a bridge between the mortal and divine realms.

Her Dendro vision (which grants her control over nature) hints at her connection to Liyue’s balance between nature and civilization. The adepti often dwell in isolated and natural locations like **Qingce Village** or the **Jueyun Karst**, and YaoYao, though living among mortals, has a close bond with the natural world, often wandering through the countryside and hills of Liyue.

Abilities and Combat

YaoYao’s combat abilities reflect her love for nature and her Dendro vision. She uses a **polearm** and summons **Yuegui**, a small radish-shaped companion that assists her in battle. Yuegui throws radishes that heal allies or damage enemies, depending on the situation. This mechanic highlights YaoYao’s focus on protecting and nurturing those around her, while her Dendro powers allow her to manipulate plant life to create advantages in combat.

Her healing skills are especially useful for supporting her team, and she excels in battles that require sustained healing and management of environmental effects. Her radishes not only restore HP but can also create AoE Dendro explosions, making her a versatile and effective support character in any party composition.