Lan Yan stands out mostly because, together with her family of artisans, she learned at a very young age how to be one of the best rattan weavers in Chenyu Vale. There is no one better to commission a new craft that needs to be woven or to recover an antique than this girl. Even if you think a weaver is no threat, in Genshin Impact, it’s the opposite; Lan Yan uses sharp tools in her build and is an excellent Shielder for her team. Although Chenyu Vale is a relatively peaceful place, the locals must know how to keep the trade routes clear of Hilichurls or thieves.
The Best Artifacts
We already said that Lan Yan is a skilled craftswoman, so she should know how to use various artifacts for her build, but these are the ones that she mastered in Genshin Impact:
| Emblem of Severed Fate | Energy Recharge and improving the DMG of your Elemental Burst is also essential for Lan Yan since, in her rotation, she needs to activate her Burst constantly. At least if you aren’t the best to avoid hits. |
| Marechaussee Hunter | Even though Lan Yan doesn’t take full advantage of this set since she doesn’t have a mechanic to lower and increase her HP, it’s a good option. Use the increased Normal and Charged Attacks to your advantage. Also, with the 4-pieces, you can improve her CRIT Rate. |
| Noblesse Oblige | This is another ideal set to constantly use Lan Yan’s Burst, which is crucial during her rotation. You will also get more ATK for her team, mainly Lan Yan, because her Shield escalates with ATK. |
The Best Weapons
Lan Yan prefers to use the sharpest weapons to face her competition or to prevent Genshin Impact thieves from taking her products or the artifacts of her build. These are the weapons that this artisan prefers:
| Memory of Dust (5-Star) | This weapon is one of the best options for Lan Yan mainly because it increases the strength of her Shield. It also improves the ATK, which also helps to make Lan Yan’s Shield sturdier. | |
| The Widsith (4-Star) | Depending on the “song” that plays this Catalyst, you can get an ATK, Elemental DMG, or Elemental Mastery stat increase. | |
| Favonius Codex (4-Star) | This Catalyst provides a higher CRIT, but this character will take more advantage of the possibility of gaining Elemental Particles to use her Burst quicker. | |
The Best Team and Rotation
Lan Yan’s Shields brings a change for the rest of the Anemo characters in Genshin Impact and a new variety of teams, such as:
| Anemo | Vaporize |
|---|---|
| Xiao – Main DPS Furina – Sub-DPS Jean – Support Lan Yan – Shield | Mavuika – Main DPS Furina – Sub-DPS Yelan – Support Lan Yan – Shield |
Being primarily a Shielder, Lan Yan should be one of your first characters on the field to activate her Shiel on her team. Afterward, continue with Furina with her Salon Solitaire, which is key if you use Marechaussee Hunter, making your characters’ HP fluctuate. If you take Yelan, she will help you apply more Hydro, while Jean is a great healer, although each one has its own buff to open the way for your Main DPS.
