Jing Yuan of Honkai: Star Rail is 5 star hero with electrical damage. He follows the Path of Erudite, which allows him to deal high area damage. In this guide, you can learn more about his skills, the principles of playing as a general, recommended builds and teams in which he will reveal himself best.
Key Features of Jing Yuan
How to get Jing Yuan
Jing Yuan is an event hero. You can take it for yourself only in the Sky Spear Whirlwind Jump. This banner was available in the second half of version 1.0. To find out about the next rerun of the general in advance, you can follow the updates articles, where all known future banners are listed.
Jing Yuan's Attribute Progression
In the table below, you will see how Jing Yuan's own stats change as he leveled up.
| Level | Attack Power | Protection | HP | Speed | Crete. chance | Crete. damage | mockery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 158 | 95 | 66 | 99 | 5% | 50% | 75 |
| 20 | 309 | 185 | 129 | 99 | 5% | 50% | 75 |
| 40 | 594 | 356 | 248 | 99 | 5% | 50% | 75 |
| 60 | 879 | 527 | 366 | 99 | 5% | 50% | 75 |
| 80 | 1164 | 699 | 485 | 99 | 5% | 50% | 75 |
The pros and cons of Jing Yuan's gameplay
The general, like all heroes, has a certain list of pluses that will affect your impression of the character:
- Deals high area damage to all enemies, but is not without damage to solo targets.
- Friendly to F2P players as it can be played with 4-star and even 3-star cones. Also, his power doesn't rely heavily on eidolons, so you don't have to worry about extra investment in hopes of getting high damage from the hero.
- Traces for increasing attack and critical hit chance increase the damage of the hero and make it easier to select stats in equipment.
But despite all the positive aspects, Jing Yuan also has several disadvantages that you have to put up with when playing for him:
- High consumption of skill points, which is why he needs an ally in the team who will restore them.
- The need to keep track of the number of stacks of the Lightning Lord in order to deal the maximum possible damage.
- Sometimes it depends heavily on supports, which will allow him to perform his actions more often to increase the number of hits of his Spirit helper.
Jing Yuan's skills
When using a normal attack "Shining Light" Jing Yuan delivers an electric shock for 50~130% of the attack value, and also restores 20 energy and reduces the enemy's tenacity by 30.
Skill "Split Zenith" hits all monsters on the battlefield, dealing the same amount of lightning damage equal to 50~125% of attack value to them all. In addition, the skill grants 2 stacks to Lightning Master, restores 30 energy and penetrates 30 vulnerability.
When the general accumulates the required amount of energy, he can activate the ultimate " Carrier of Light", during which it strikes an electric shock for 120~240% of the attack and drains the enemy's stamina by 60 points. This action also grants 3 additional attacks to the Lightning Master.
Talent "Eradication of Prana" - Jing Yuan's main source of damage. When the battle begins, the general will automatically summon the Lightning Master. The spirit awaits its action along with all the characters and enemies. At the very beginning, he has 3 hits, which are bonus attacks, and 60 speed. In one action, the Spirit deals electrical damage to a random mob in the amount of 33 ~ 82.5% of the general's attack value, and to other enemies 25% of the damage for the main target.
You can increase the number of hits of the Spirit in 1 turn from 3 to 10. For each stack, the Spirit Master's speed increases by 10. After the end of the action, its indicators return to their original values. It is worth remembering that if Jing Yuan himself is not able to fight, then the Sovereign loses the ability to act.
General technique "Summon Spirit" after activation, increases the number of Spirit's attacks by 3 until its first turn in the next battle.
Footprints of Jing Yuan
Next, you'll see the rest of Jing Yuan's buffs, which mostly increase his critical hit chance, attack power and defense value, as well as other bonuses.
Eidolons of Jing Yuan
Another way to strengthen the hero. To unlock them, you need to get the replays of the general from the corresponding Event Jump. They have the following effects:
- Sweep crushes rocks: the strength of the Spirit's attacks against other enemies is increased by 25% of the damage against the main target.
- The phalanx obscures the sun: after the turn of the Spirit of the assistant, the damage of the general himself increases by 20%. This buff lasts 2 turns.
- The strike cuts through the light: the level of the ultimate and the ordinary attack is raised by 2 and 1. Their maximum level becomes 15 and 10, respectively.
- The blade drops stars: all hits of the Spirit give 2 units of energy for the general.
- Experience conquers death: raises the level of the skill and talent by 2, and their maximum level increases to 15.
- Glory Strikes Enemies: The Lightning Master gains the ability to inflict Weakness on enemies with his attacks, causing them to take 12% more damage. This debuff lasts until the end of the Spirit and can stack up to three times.
In general, Jing Yuan is a fairly strong character on E0, and his repetitions are not vital. But if you like this hero so much that you would like to spend a few guarantors on him, then a good choice would be to stop at E2, which in general increases all the damage of the general. E6 is a rather expensive acquisition, but at the same time Jing Yuan's most powerful eidolon. It enhances the general's most powerful source of damage, the Lightning Master. Other bonuses knocked out along the way will increase the level of the hero's traces, and E4 will make it more comfortable to gain energy for the ultimate.
How to play Jing Yuan
The peculiarity of playing for the general is the need to gain stacks for the Lightning Lord.
It is important to remember the trail "Breakthrough". To increase crit. Spirit damage, you must score at least 6 hits for it by the next turn.
- Use technique. It will provide you with at least 6 stacks before the fight starts.
- Keep an eye on the number of attacks of the Lightning Master. If you see that before the next move of the Spirit you only have time to use the skill once, which means you will only gain 5 hits, it may be better to do a basic attack to replenish the skill point, as well as save up energy for the next cycle.
- Use heroes that allow Jing Yuan to move more often (e.g. Armor, Asta) so that he has time to collect more energy and stacks for his assistant.
- You will also need a character who will replenish skill points (they can be Natasha or pyro GG) so that the general does not miss the opportunity to accumulate the number of hits due to a lack of points.
- Don't forget to buff Jing Yuan and weaken your opponents with the help of allies. This will allow the general to more fully reveal his abilities and deal even more damage.
Best builds for Jing Yuan
The best light cones
For Jing Yuan, it is necessary to select weapon, intended for heroes of the Path of Erudite, so that he can use not only basic stats, but also a special ability. Instances that increase crits, attack stats, and bonus attack damage will be useful. The superpower buff with the skill will not be superfluous. Below you can learn about some of the most suitable instances:
| Name | Characteristics | Ability |
|---|---|---|
|
Until sunset (5 stars) |
Health 48~1058 Attack Power 26~582 Protection 21~463 |
Increases the wearer's critical damage by 36~60% and the damage of their skill and ultimate by 18~30%, and after activating them, the owner is endowed with a special effect that increases the damage of a further bonus attack by 48~80%. The signature of Jing Yuan, and therefore is the most optimal cone for him. It simplifies the set of crits for the character, and also gives a good bonus to all his skills. |
|
Night on the Milky Way (5 stars) |
Health 53~1164 Attack Power 26~582 Protection 18~367 |
During battle, increases the wearer's attack by 9~15% for all monsters on the field. This bonus can stack up to 5 times. An enemy with Penetrated Fortitude increases damage by 30~50% for one turn. Another 5-star weapon variant. It will be useful against groups of enemies, but ineffective against bosses. |
|
Leisure of geniuses (4 stars) |
Health 38~847 Attack Power 22~476 Protection 18~397 |
Additionally increases attack value by 16~32%. Also increases the wearer's critical damage by 24~48% for 3 turns after an enemy is destroyed. All the general's skills are scaled by the attack value, which is increased by the cone. Although the second part begins to work only after the destruction of at least one enemy, which means that its activation is difficult during a protracted battle, it nevertheless greatly facilitates the selection of stats for the hero. |
|
Birth of Self (4 stars) |
Health 43~953 Attack Power 22~476 Protection 15~331 |
The wearer's bonus attack damage is increased by 24~48%, and against an enemy below half health, it is increased by an additional 24~48%. Pretty good cone, which, although it does not buff the skill and ult of the general himself, still increases his main source of damage - the Lightning Lord. |
|
The importance of breakfast (4 stars) |
Health 38~847 Attack Power 22~476 Protection 18~397 |
The wearer's damage is increased by 12~24%. Each destroyed enemy raises the wearer's attack value by 4~8%, this boost can stack 3 times. Pretty good option, mainly due to its affordability. This cone can be obtained simply as you progress through the content. Good for the first time, until more powerful options appear. |
|
Insight (3 stars) |
Health 34~741 Attack Power 17~370 Protection 12~265 |
Activating the ult increases the wearer's attack stat by 24~48% for two turns. The duration of this bonus allows you to buff the Lightning Lord, who will most likely walk right after using the ultimate. |
|
Key to all doors (3 stars) |
Health 34~741 Attack Power 17~370 Protection 12~265 |
Using the skill restores 8~12 energy for the wearer's ultimate. Indirectly affects the damage of the general, as it allows you to use the ult more often and gain more hits for his assistant. |
|
Database (3 stars) |
Health 34~741 Attack Power 17~370 Protection 12~265 |
Ultimate damage increased by 28~56%. Suitable if there are no other options, as it only boosts one of the general's many sources of damage. |
Best Relics
Among cave artifacts, the most effective option would be "Sizzling Thunder Band", since it gives a bonus to electro damage and attack, which is necessary for Jing Yuan.
In the absence of a whole set with satisfactory stats, you can combine it with two items from the set "Wild Wheat Arrow", which will also give a good bonus to elemental damage and attack. You can also use 4 parts from this set, if there are no copies from the electro set, as it will give a boost to the speed that the general needs.
As for planar jewelry, the best option to strive for is "Frozen Salsotto". This set grants a bonus to Critical Hit Chance and also increases the damage of bonus attacks and ultimate, which are the general's main sources of damage.
You can also consider sets "Heavenly Differentiator" or "Space Sealing Station". They don't give a specific bonus to any of Jing Yuan's skills, but increase his overall damage. In doing so, you will have to keep an eye on the values of critical damage or speed in order to fulfill all the requirements of these sets.
In artifacts, you need to look for the following stats:
- Body: Critical Hit Chance or Critical Damage.
- Legs: attack power or speed. The second option does not directly affect damage, but is quite useful for the general, as it will allow you to move more often and gain more attacks for the Lightning Lord.
- Planar Sphere: Electro damage.
- Connecting rope: attack power. With very good sub-stats, energy recovery can also be considered.
- Add. parameters: critical hit chance and critical damage > attack power% > speed.
Since Jing Yuan belongs to the Path of Erudite, you should not neglect the chance of a critical hit, so he can deal critical damage to almost all enemies at the same time.
Best Teams for Jing Yuan
Jing Yuan is a fairly versatile character that pairs well with many heroes. The choice of team will be determined by the nature of the content you are facing and the vulnerabilities of your enemies.
As supports, Armor, Tingyun, Yukun, and Asta are great options. They will be able to buff the necessary stats that you could not get in relics, and also, if necessary, take part in breaking through vulnerabilities. Tingyun will also be able to flood energy so that Jing Yuan can use his ultimate more often.
To support the life of the general, do not forget about the healers. All the healers in the game serve their role perfectly, so be guided by the vulnerabilities of the enemies and the availability of pumped heroes on your account to decide who to put in the squad with Jing Yuan.
March 7 and Cheetah can protect not only Jing Yuan, but your entire team. And due to their element, they can freeze enemies, which will also indirectly reduce damage throughout the squad. A fiery hero can become an affordable replacement for them.
Don't forget about secondary damage dealers, which can be characters of the Path of Nothingness. Velt will be able to reduce the speed of your opponents, and Pela will do the same with their defense. Also, don't underestimate the enemy delay effects that they inflict when breaking through stamina. Separately, it is worth highlighting Silver Wolf, with which you can not adapt to the vulnerabilities of monsters, which can make Jing Yuan more versatile characters.
Below you can see some examples of units that can be played as a general.
| Main-DD | Sub-DD | Sub-DD/Support | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jing Yuan |
Armor |
Pioneer (fire) |
Bailu |
|
Jing Yuan |
Armor |
Cheetah |
Natasha |
|
Jing Yuan |
Sang |
Asta |
Natasha |
|
Jing Yuan |
Asta |
Tingyun |
Armor |
Leveling for Jing Yuan
How to Raise Jing Yuan
When leveling up a hero, you will periodically need to use certain materials in order to be able to further pump.
- Ascension at level 20: Immortal sprouts x5 and credits x4000.
- Ascension at level 30: Immortal sprouts x10 and credits x8000.
- Ascension at level 40: werewolf's electric staff x3, ethereal flower of immortality x6 and credits x16000.
- Ascension at level 50: electric werewolf staff x7, ethereal flower of immortality x9 and credits x40000.
- Ascension at level 60: Werewolf electric staff x20, branch of immortal glory x6 and credits x80000.
- Ascension at level 70: werewolf electric staff x35, branch of immortal glory x9 and credits x160000.
Obtained electric staff in the Stagnant Shadow in the location of Port Stargazer Navalia.
How to improve the tracks of Jing Yuan
Below you can see the amount of materials that will be required to fully improve all the skills of the general. When collecting materials, remember to use Synthesis to get higher-level materials.
- Keys of Erudite are mined in Chashelist in Zaklepkograd.
- Upgrade materials drop from Abomination of Abundance. You can also find them in the Virtual Universe, earn them by completing errands, or buy them with cashback from jumps.
- The final path of the destroyer can be obtained after completing Echoes of War in the Space Station Support Zone.
- Imprints of Destiny are given as a reward for completing activities in virtual universe, honor of the Nameless and various temporary events. They can also be purchased at the Pom Pom store.
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As for the order of pumping skills, first improve the talent, since it is the Spirit that deals most of the character’s damage. Next comes the skill and ultimate. Raise your basic attack last as Jing Yuan only uses it when you run out of skill points.
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