InGenshin Impact2.5, Yae Miko and Raiden Shogun are featured back-to-back. The first half will have the Yae Miko banner, while the second half will bring the Electro Archon and Sangonomiya Kokomi.
While it’s obvious thatGenshin Impactplayers should pull for Kokomi if they need a healer or Hydro Sub-DPS, deciding between Yae Miko and Raiden Shogun may be a tougher task. Both Miko and Raiden are Electro characters, but they have a large gap of differences between their provided utilities. Therefore, this article will list out the key differences of the Electro units, and help players decide if they should pull for Yae Miko or wait for Raiden Shogun.
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Yae Miko Or Raiden Shogun In Genshin Impact
Those who are not sure whether to choose Yae Miko orRaiden Shogun inGenshin Impactshould assess a few important factors. The comparison of the two units here will be based on:
Weapons
Raiden Shogun is more F2P friendly with her weapon. Players could fish to obtainThe Catchfor free and even have it on R5. Meanwhile, Yae Miko’s F2P Catalyst includes the forgeableMappa Mare,Hakushin Ring, and the event-rewardOathsworn Eye. The Narukami Shrine Guuji may have more options, but those weaponsdon’t perform as well asThe Catch on Raiden Shogun.
As for their best in slot weapons, Raiden Shogun wieldsEngulfing Lightningand Yae Miko carriesKagura’s Verity. Together, the characters have their weapons locked behind the weapon banner and players must wait until it’s featured to get it.
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In terms of weapon value, Engulfing Lightning is an amazing weapon for many Polearm users, especially those who excel in supportive roles. Meanwhile, Kagura’s Verity is highly niche, and (by far), only Yae Miko can fully benefit from it.
Artifacts
Although Raiden Shogun has her own set of Artifacts,Emblem of Severed Fate, she still manages to perform greatly with other sets, like 2-Noblesse Obligeand 2-Thundering Fury. On the other hand, Yae Miko doesn’t have her own set of Artifacts. Instead, she needs a mix of 2 pieces betweenThundering Fury, Gladiator’s Finale, Shimenawa’s Reminiscence,andWanderer’s Troupe.
Playstyle
Raiden Shogun and Yae Miko are both Electro units, but their playstyle differs greatly.Yae Miko can easily be an off-field DPS, where her Fox Turrets will deal most of the damage. Then, every time her Elemental Burst is ready, she could join the field, cast it, and leave.
As for Raiden Shogun, her off-field damage is almost non-existent. Instead, the Electro Archon offers a supportive buff with her Elemental Skill and when she whips out her Musou Isshin (Elemental Burst), Raiden can inflict massive damage while regenerating the team’s Energy. Note that she needs seven seconds of field time for this job.
Character Roles
Both Yae Miko and Raiden Shogun can be considered aSub-DPS inGenshin Impact. But their roles are different. Raiden Shogun’s supportive capabilities allow her to be useful for many other characters, even Yae Miko herself.
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On the contrary, Yae Miko exclusively focuses on dealing damage without offering any buff or support to her team. So if players want Miko as a support, they need to give her supportive equipment.
Team Composition
Raiden Shogun can fit in mostteam compositions inGenshin Impact. She is notably great with Physical units like Eula or Rosaria. The most mainstream composition, the “National team”, consists of Raiden Shogun, Xiangling, Xingqiu, and Bennett.
Meanwhile, Yae Miko is currently clouded by other units of the thunder Element. There’s no team that can shine brighter with Miko that hasn’t already shone with another Electro character. For example, Yae Miko can still support Eula by helping her trigger Superconduct, but she can’t cover both of their need for a battery. The Kitsune also doesn’t have the power to boost Eula’s Burst damage.
Verdict: Raiden Shogun or Yae Miko
In summary, playersshould pull for Yae Mikoif they:
On the other hand, Travelers should wait for Raiden Shogun if they:
Genshin Impactis now available on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5. A Switch version is in development.
