Yukong is expected to be one of Honkai: Star Rail’s added 4-star Characters in the next version. She is a prominent figure in the Xianzhou Alliance’s Sky-Faring Commission and a member of the renowned Xianzhou Luofu’s Six Charioteers. When we encounter her on board the Xianzhou Luofu, her elevated position becomes evident.
As a playable character, Yukong belongs to the Path of Harmony, a 4-star Imaginary character class. These characters primarily focus on providing beneficial effects to the party, acting as buffers to enhance their strength. Several leaks have been posted from her gameplay, overall kit, and animations.
Character Introduction: Yukong
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Hello, guest from the Astral Express. I am Yukong, Helm Master of Luofu's Sky-Faring Commission. Welcome to the Xianzhou.
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Why should you pull for Yukong
Yukong is looking to be a very competitive 4-star character that takes the Path of Harmony with the Imaginary-type element. Her playstyle and role in a team are a buffer that will greatly boost the damage of the DPS. Much more from her element type, the Imaginary is a rare element and can provide a lot of weakness break to a lot of contents in the game.
Her ATK Boost as well as her CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG buffs are extremely helpful in any situation. According to several leaks, Yukong is expected to be added to Honkai Star Rail in patch 1.1 along with Silverwolf and Luocha. Recently leaked gameplay footage shows her unique moves, Eidolons, and Traces.
Yukong Abilities and Ascension
Yukong Ascensions play a big role in her supporting capabilities, she can boost DMG and can also provide defensive support.
| Ascension 2 | Ascension 4 | Ascension 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Archerion | Bowmaster | Majestas |
| Yukong can nullify a single debuff targeted at her. This defensive effect can be activated once more after a 2-turn cooldown. | When Yukong is present in battle, the damage inflicted by all allies’ imaginary attacks is boosted by 12%. | While Roaring Bowstrings is in effect, Yukong gains an extra 2 Energy whenever an ally performs an action. |
Based on Yukong Ascensions, it is clear that her role in the party is a support and a buffer. Yukong has one of the rarest elements in the game at the moment, this is also a key role in her main strengths on the battlefield as she can fill the weakness break needed for some important situations.
Yukong Abilities
Basic Attack – Arrowslinger
Inflicts Imaginary damage on a selected enemy equal to 50% of Yukong’s ATK.
Skill – Emboldening Salvo
Yukong can accumulate up to 2 stacks of Roaring Bowstrings. While Roaring Bowstrings is active, all allies’ ATK is boosted by 40%. At the end of an ally’s turn, Yukong loses 1 stack of Roaring Bowstrings. However, when Yukong gains Roaring Bowstrings by using Emboldening Salvo on her turn, it will not be removed.
Ultimate – Diving Kestrel
When Yukong activates her Ultimate ability, if she has Roaring Bowstrings active, all allies receive an additional 21% increase in CRIT Rate and a 39% increase in CRIT DMG. Additionally, Yukong inflicts Imaginary damage equivalent to 228% of her ATK on a single enemy.
Talent – Seven Layers, One Arrow
Yukong’s basic ATK now includes an additional 40% of her ATK as Imaginary damage, while also enhancing the Toughness-Reducing DMG of the attack by 100%. This effect can be activated again after a 1-turn cooldown.
Yukong Eidolons
| Eidolon | Description |
|---|---|
| Eidolon 1 – Aerial March | At the start of the battle, allies’ SPD is boosted by 10% for the next two turns. |
| Eidolon 2 – Skyward Command | Whenever an ally’s current energy reaches its maximum limit, Yukong regenerates 5 energy. |
| Eidolon 3 – Torrential Fusillade | Skill Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Talent ATK Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. |
| Eidolon 4 – Zephyrean Echoes | When Yukong’s “Roaring Bowstrings” are active, she deals 30% more damage. |
| Eidolon 5 – August Deadshot | Ultimate Lv. +2, up to a maximum of Lv. 15. Basic ATK Lv. +1, up to a maximum of Lv. 10. |
| Eidolon 6 – Bowstring Thunderclap | Casting the Ultimate ability grants Yukong a single stack of “Roaring Bowstrings.” |
It is important to note that these pieces of information are not official but it is from a reliable source, they could be subject to change so players should take it with a grain of salt.
Why is Yukong worth pulling for in Honkai: Star Rail
Yukong is the second Imaginary-type element to be released in the game after Welt. This reason alone makes her one of the most valuable 4-stars in the game. Additionally, Yukong’s overall kit is centered around solid supporting abilities, she can easily fill a role in any team regardless of what content is being battled. She is looking to be the next best 4-star character in the game after Tingyun. They both have similar abilities but Yukong gains the edge with her Imaginary-type element.
If you are in need of an Imaginary-element and a buffer for a team, Yukong is the best option for you. She can easily climb the upper ranks of the Meta and can even replace Tingyun in some situations. She is expected to be one of the best 4-star buffers in the game when she releases on June 28, 2023, in Silver Wolf Banner.
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