Lan Yan Genshin Impact 5.3: New Anemo Character Skills, Materials & Build Guide

HoYoverse has officially confirmed Lan Yan as the newest Anemo character from Liyue, set to debut in Genshin Impact Version 5.3. Though Mavuika and Citlali were the primary focus of fan speculation, Lan Yan’s announcement has excited many who were eager for another four-star unit. Her release coincides with anticipation for the Pyro Archon’s future debut, which HoYoverse addressed by confirming the roster for 5.3, keeping Lan Yan in the spotlight.

With elegant moves, a shielding kit, and whispers of versatility, she’s set to be a standout in Genshin Impact 5.3—despite some fan debate over her late-game constellations. Let’s dive into her rumored abilities, materials, and why she could be a game-changer!

 

 

Lan Yan’s Skill Kit: Feather Rings and Elegant Dashes

 

Talent	Description	Key Features
Normal Attack	Performs 4 Anemo-infused attacks; hold for a charged shot that deals AoE damage.	Converts stamina for charged AoE.
Elemental Skill	Phoenix-Wisp Pinion Dance: Dashes forward, creating a shield that scales with ATK and absorbs Anemo damage.	Hold to aim direction; launch Feathermoon Rings for bonus damage.
Elemental Burst	Lustrous Moonrise: Summons a vortex field pulling enemies, dealing multiple AoE Anemo hits.	Functions similarly to Venti’s Burst, pulling in objects and enemies.
Passive 1	Four Sealing Divination Blades: Converts her shield to absorb specific elemental damage types with 250% efficiency when interacting with Hydro, Pyro, etc.	Bonus elemental damage on shield conversion.
Passive 2	Skyfeather Evil-Subduing Charm: Boosts Skill and Burst damage based on her Elemental Mastery.	Damage scales up to 774% of Elemental Mastery.
Exploration Bonus	Prevents creatures like Crystalflies from fleeing when Lan Yan is nearby.	Great for farming rare creatures without scaring them off.

 

Talent Materials to Max Lan Yan

To fully upgrade Lan Yan’s talents, here’s what you’ll need:

Talent Level	Materials Required	Mora Cost
Level 2	x3 Teachings of Diligence, x6 Whopperflower Nectar	12,500
Level 6	x9 Guide to Diligence, x9 Shimmering Nectar	37,500
Level 10	x16 Philosophies of Diligence, x12 Energy Nectar, x2 Boss Drop, x1 Crown of Insight	700,000

Total Needed for All Talents (3x Upgrade):

Item	Total Amount
Crown of Insight	3
Teachings of Diligence	9
Guide to Diligence	63
Philosophies of Diligence	114
Mora	4,957,500

 

Ascension Materials for Lan Yan

Ascension Level	Materials Needed	Mora	Acquaint Fate
Level 20	x1 Vayuda Turquoise Sliver, x3 Clearwater Jade, x3 Whopperflower Nectar	20,000	1
Level 80	x6 Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone, x20 Gold-Inscribed Core, x60 Clearwater Jade, x24 Energy Nectar	120,000	None

Total for Full Ascension:

Material	Total
Vayuda Turquoise (All Types)	21
Clearwater Jade	168
Energy Nectar	36
Mora	420,000

 

Lan Yan’s Constellations: Power at a Cost?

Constellation	Effect
C1: Extra Feathermoon Rings	Produces an additional Feathermoon Ring when triggering Elemental Conversion.
C4: Team Elemental Mastery Boost	Increases Elemental Mastery of nearby allies by 60 for 12 seconds after using her Burst.
C6: Double Dash	Grants Phoenix-Wisp Pinion Dance an extra charge, improving mobility and damage output.

 

Final Thoughts & Speculation: Worth the Pull?

Lan Yan is shaping up to be a solid support-focused Anemo unit with unique utility, offering shielding and crowd control with style. However, fans are voicing concerns over her short shield duration and her C6 being too essential—will HoYoverse tweak it before launch? 

Expect Lan Yan to shine during the Lantern Rite Festival, possibly alongside other big-name reruns. Could her kit make her the next go-to four-star Anemo unit, or will she need future buffs? Keep those Primogems ready and see for yourself in Genshin Impact 5.3!