5-Star
Lightning
The Erudition
S Tier
Lightning
The EruditionThe premier follow-up AoE DPS of Honkai: Star Rail. Jing Yuan devastates entire enemy squads through his Lightning-Lord summon, a persistent follow-up attacker that can unleash up to 10 hits per action when properly stacked with Skill and Ultimate buffs.
Jing Yuan
Cloud Knight General / Lightning LordBest Light Cone
Before Dawn
Best Relic Set
Ashblazing Duke 4pc
Planar Set
BananAmusement Park
Key Weakness
CC Debuffs
Best Partner
Skills
Basic
Glistening Light
Deals Lightning DMG to a single enemy equal to 50% of Jing Yuan's ATK (up to 100% at max level). Low priority in gameplay since using the Skill is almost always better for Lightning-Lord stack management.
50%
of ATK (Lv.1)
Skill
Rifting Zenith
Deals Lightning DMG equal to 50% of ATK to all enemies and increases the Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 2 for the next turn. Use this before the Lightning-Lord acts to maximize its hit count and boost the War Marshal CRIT Rate buff.
50%
AoE + 2 hits
Ultimate
Lightbringer
Deals Lightning DMG equal to 120% of ATK (up to 200% at max level) to all enemies and increases the Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action by 3 for the next turn. Combined with Skill, can push the Lightning-Lord to its maximum of 10 hits in a single action, dealing devastating follow-up damage to the entire field.
120%
AoE + 3 hits
Talent
Prana Extirpated
Summons the Lightning-Lord at the start of battle with 60 base SPD and 3 base Hits Per Action. When the Lightning-Lord acts, each hit is a follow-up attack dealing Lightning DMG equal to 33% ATK to a target and 25% splash to adjacent enemies. Lightning-Lord SPD increases by 10 for each additional hit stacked. The Lord can reach a maximum of 10 hits per action. When Jing Yuan is knocked down or affected by CC, the Lightning-Lord cannot act.
10
max hits/action
Technique
Spirit Invocation
After using the Technique, at the start of the next battle the Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action in the first turn increases by 3, meaning it can begin the first cycle with up to 6 hits before any Skill or Ultimate stacking. Excellent opening tool for fast first-wave burst.
+3
opening hits
Build Targets
Relic Main Stats
Head
HP (fixed)
Hands
ATK (fixed)
Body
CRIT Rate
or CRIT DMG
Feet
Speed
or ATK%
Planar Sphere
Lightning DMG
Link Rope
ATK%
or ERR
Stat Targets
Substat Priority
01
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
balance 1:2
02
ATK%
scales all hits
03
Speed
hit 135 breakpoint
04
Break Effect
low priority
Skill Upgrade Order
Talent
1st
Skill
2nd
Ult
3rd
Basic
Skip
Talent first as it directly scales the Lightning-Lord's per-hit damage. Skill second to keep Hits Per Action high and trigger the War Marshal CRIT Rate buff. Ultimate third for AoE damage and additional hit stacks. Basic ATK is almost never used.
Best Light Cones
#1
Before Dawn
His signature light cone. Grants a large CRIT DMG bonus and boosts both Skill and Ultimate DMG. The Somnus Corpus passive further increases the Lightning-Lord's follow-up attack damage, making it unmatched for Jing Yuan at any investment level.
#2
Night on the Milky Way
Strong alternative with ATK scaling and a DMG bonus when inflicting Weakness Break. Shines in multi-enemy content like Pure Fiction where the Lightning-Lord can trigger multiple breaks per action.
#3
Today Is Another Peaceful Day
Scales damage based on max Energy, and Jing Yuan's 130 Energy cap gives this light cone solid uptime. Great free-to-play option if you have sufficient max Energy.
#4
A Dream Scented in Wheat
Increases CRIT Rate and Follow-up ATK DMG. Both stats feed directly into Jing Yuan's Lightning-Lord kit, making this a solid 4-star choice.
#5
The Seriousness of Breakfast
Budget option that provides DMG% and stacking ATK for each enemy defeated. Works best in Pure Fiction scenarios with many waves of enemies.
Best Relics
Cavern Sets
1
The Ashblazing Grand Duke
Best-in-slot cavern set for Jing Yuan by a significant margin. The 4-piece bonus stacks ATK% with each consecutive follow-up attack hit, and the Lightning-Lord can deliver up to 10 hits in a single action, rapidly maxing out the bonus and amplifying all subsequent Lightning-Lord damage enormously.
2
Band of Sizzling Thunder
Solid second choice. Provides Lightning DMG% and boosts ATK% whenever Jing Yuan uses his Skill, which he does frequently to stack Lightning-Lord hits. A reliable option if you lack well-rolled Ashblazing pieces.
3
The Wind-Soaring Valorous
Decent alternative that increases Ultimate DMG after performing follow-up attacks. Less consistent than Ashblazing but usable if your pieces have excellent substat rolls.
Planar Ornament Sets
1
The Wondrous BananAmusement Park
Best-in-slot planar ornament. Automatically grants Jing Yuan a massive 48% CRIT DMG bonus simply for having the Lightning-Lord in the turn order, which is always the case since it persists the entire battle. Zero conditions required, massive payoff.
2
Firmament Frontline: Glamoth
Strong alternative for players who hit the 135 SPD threshold. Provides ATK% and a DMG bonus at 135+ SPD, rewarding speed-focused builds. Requires investment in Speed substats to unlock the full benefit.
3
Inert Salsotto
Backup option. Boosts CRIT Rate and provides a 15% Ultimate and follow-up attack DMG bonus when CRIT Rate exceeds 50%. Jing Yuan clears this threshold easily, so the bonus is effectively always active.
Best Teams for Jing Yuan
Jing Yuan's key weakness is Crowd Control: when he is CC'd, the Lightning-Lord cannot act. Prioritize supports who can advance Jing Yuan's and the Lightning-Lord's turns, and bring sustain that can cleanse debuffs.
01 · Premium
Best-in-slot composition
Jing Yuan
Main DPS
Harmony / Turn Advance
Follow-up DMG Buff
Shield / Sustain
Sunday advances Jing Yuan and the Lightning-Lord forward in the turn order while providing DMG buffs. Robin dramatically amplifies every Lightning-Lord follow-up hit with her party-wide ATK and follow-up DMG bonuses. Aventurine shields the whole team, protecting against the CC threat.
02 · Sparkle Variant
High SP generation
03 · Topaz Follow-up
Follow-up attack focus
Jing Yuan
Main DPS
Follow-up DMG Buff
Harmony / Turn Advance
Shield / Sustain
04 · F2P · Budget
All accessible characters
Tingyun is one of the best budget supports for Jing Yuan, restoring Energy so he can use Ultimate more frequently and apply the +3 hit buff to the Lightning-Lord. Pela provides DEF shred which amplifies all Lightning-Lord hits. Gallagher is an SP-positive healer to keep the team alive without draining resources.
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Eidolons
E
1
Slash, Seas Split
When the Lightning-Lord attacks, the DMG multiplier on adjacent enemies increases by an extra 25% of the multiplier on the primary target. A permanent AoE damage amplification that makes the Lightning-Lord's splash damage meaningfully stronger across all content with multiple enemies.
Good AoE Boost
E
2
Swing, Skies Squashed
After the Lightning-Lord takes action, Jing Yuan's Basic ATK, Skill, and Ultimate DMG increases by +20% for 2 turns. Creates a persistent damage buff cycle that keeps Jing Yuan's own hits stronger between Lightning-Lord actions.
Decent Passive
E
3
Strike, Suns Subdued
Ultimate Lv. +2 (max 15) and Basic ATK Lv. +1 (max 10). The Ultimate level increase provides a meaningful AoE damage bump each time Jing Yuan activates Lightbringer.
Solid Upgrade
E
4
Spin, Stars Sieged
For each hit performed by the Lightning-Lord when it takes action, Jing Yuan regenerates 2 Energy. With a max of 10 hits, this is up to 20 Energy per Lightning-Lord action, dramatically accelerating Ultimate regeneration and enabling far more frequent Lightbringer casts to sustain high hit-stacks on the Lord.
Game Changer
E
5
Stride, Spoils Seized
Skill Lv. +2 (max 15) and Talent Lv. +2 (max 15). The Talent level increase directly scales Lightning-Lord per-hit damage, making this eidolon more impactful than a typical level-up eidolon for follow-up focused builds.
High Pull Value
E
6
Sweep, Souls Slain
Each hit performed by the Lightning-Lord inflicts Vulnerable on the target, causing them to take 12% more DMG until the end of the Lightning-Lord's turn, stacking up to 3 times. At max stacks, enemies take 36% more damage during the Lightning-Lord's action window, compounding enormously with the high hit count.
Massive Upgrade
Major Traces
Battalia Crush
Ascension 2
If the Lightning-Lord's Hits Per Action is 6 or more in the next turn, its CRIT DMG increases by 25% for that turn. Since Skill and Ultimate each add 2 and 3 hits respectively, reaching 6 hits from the base 3 requires just one Skill use, making this bonus highly consistent with proper rotation.
War Marshal
Ascension 4
After using Skill, Jing Yuan's CRIT Rate increases by 10% for 2 turns. This buff also applies to the Lightning-Lord's follow-up attacks on the same turn cycle, so always use Skill before the Lightning-Lord's turn to guarantee the CRIT bonus on its hits.
Savant Providence
Ascension 6
At the start of battle, immediately regenerates 15 Energy. Jing Yuan requires 130 Energy for his Ultimate, so this shaves off one hit worth of Energy from the opening cycle, helping him access Lightbringer faster and begin stacking Lightning-Lord hits earlier.
+28%
ATK
+12%
CRIT Rate
+12.5%
DEF
Upgrade Materials
Immortal Scionette / Aeroblossom / Lumintwig
Character Ascension
Key of Inspiration / Knowledge / Wisdom
Trace Material
Shape Shifter's Lightning Staff
Boss Drop
Destroyer's Final Road
Weekly Boss Drop
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Jing Yuan performs well with Today Is Another Peaceful Day, Night on the Milky Way, or even A Dream Scented in Wheat at lower investment levels. His signature (Before Dawn) is a meaningful upgrade but is not required to clear all endgame content at E0S0.
The Lightning-Lord is a summon with its own turn in the action order. It starts with 3 base Hits Per Action. Jing Yuan's Skill adds 2 hits, and his Ultimate adds 3 hits (for a turn maximum of 10). Each hit is a follow-up attack dealing Lightning DMG to one target with 25% splash to adjacent enemies. The Lord's Speed also increases by 10 for each bonus hit added, meaning at maximum stacks it acts much more frequently than at base.
Yes. When Jing Yuan is affected by a Crowd Control debuff such as Freeze or Imprisonment, the Lightning-Lord cannot take action that turn. This is his biggest weakness. Bring sustain who can cleanse debuffs (like Luocha or Gallagher), or run him in content where CC enemies are rare. This does not affect his performance in most Memory of Chaos and Pure Fiction content.
The ideal target is 135 SPD, which allows Jing Yuan to get two turns in the first cycle in most scenarios. This breakpoint also unlocks the Firmament Frontline: Glamoth planar set bonus. If you are using turn-advance supports like Sunday or Sparkle, they should be set 1 SPD lower than Jing Yuan so their advance skill brings him ahead of the Lightning-Lord in the action order.
Yes. Jing Yuan is one of the stronger options for Pure Fiction. His Lightning-Lord hits multiple enemies simultaneously with its splash mechanic, and with 10 hits per action, it can rapidly clear large groups of enemies. His Skill and Ultimate also deal AoE damage to all enemies, making him a consistent multi-target threat throughout the mode.
E4 is the standout eidolon: regenerating up to 20 Energy per Lightning-Lord action removes the bottleneck of reaching 130 Energy for Lightbringer, letting you stack hits far more frequently. E6 adds the Vulnerable debuff (up to 36% more DMG taken at 3 stacks) and is a massive damage ceiling increase. E1 and E2 are decent quality-of-life and damage improvements. Overall, Jing Yuan rewards eidolons more than most characters, with E4 being the most cost-efficient pickup for players who want a major gameplay improvement.
