Most Genshin Impact players know Lan Yan as a stylish Anemo support who brings shielding and utility to the team. But what happens when you build her as a full-on DPS? That’s exactly what content creator Shi Not Shy set out to discover after accidentally getting C6 Lan Yan while pulling for Arlecchino.

What followed was a multi-day journey of building, testing, and optimizing Lan Yan—not just as a support, but as a surprisingly fun and functional on-field carry.

The Build: How Shi Not Shy Turned Lan Yan Into a DPS

Right from the start, Shi went all-in on turning Lan Yan into a main DPS. Without a 5-star catalyst readily available, the early build featured a Solar Pearl, boosting normal and burst damage, paired with a Hunter’s set to capitalize on normal attack strings.

Key Build Decisions:

  • 💠 C6 Lan Yan for maximum potential
  • ⚔️ Solar Pearl (R5) to synergize with her skill-into-normal attack playstyle
  • 🎯 Attack/Crit-focused artifacts since Anemo goblets and damage-focused circlets were lacking
  • 💥 Team Synergy with C1 Furina and Faruzan to amplify Anemo and overall damage

While not built optimally from day one, Shi gradually refined her build over multiple days—optimizing artifacts, leveling talents, and testing rotations. And even though resources were tight, the final product was both effective and genuinely fun to play.

How Her Kit Performs as a Main DPS

Elemental Skill: Swift Barrage

Lan Yan’s Elemental Skill triggers a Wind Stance that empowers her next normal attack, dealing AoE Anemo damage. This can be chained quickly and used reliably as a consistent source of burst and swirl reactions.

  • 💨 Works best when immediately followed by a normal attack
  • 🔁 With Faruzan providing Anemo RES shred, her skill hits 30k+ at C6
  • ⚔️ At high investment, her normal attacks become a viable damage source, even without full Anemo scaling

Elemental Burst: Protective Surge

Her Burst provides a scaling shield based on ATK, making her surprisingly tanky. When used in rotations, it provides:

  • 🛡️ Strong interruption resistance
  • 💪 Enables safe uptime on-field for DPS chains
  • ⚠️ Shield strength does rely on base ATK, so balancing stats is key

📌 In Shi’s tests, her shield proved surprisingly unbreakable—even at max difficulty domains.

Artifact Farming and Stat Balancing

Much of the video chronicles Shi’s efforts farming and re-farming domains to optimize Lan Yan’s stats:

  • 🎯 “We’re overcapping Crit Rate, time to shift for more Crit Damage.”
  • 💎 “I got a new feather. Let’s roll and see if it works.”
  • 💥 “We hit 128k in a nuke test—100k+ from a 4-star support? I’ll take that.”

Her Hunter’s set, while not best-in-slot for support builds, worked well in a normal attack-focused DPS setup, especially when paired with Solar Pearl. Eventually, Shi plans to move Lan Yan onto Skyward Atlas for a more support-focused version of the build.

C6 Power Spike – Is It Worth It?

One of the most impressive aspects of this showcase is just how much Lan Yan’s C6 contributes to her viability:

  • 💫 Increased damage scaling
  • 💥 Lower skill cooldown
  • 🧱 Massively improved shielding
  • 🌪️ Better Anemo uptime for swirl and reaction setups

While Lan Yan at C0 is better suited for a support role, C6 unlocks her ability to flex into a hybrid DPS/shielder—especially in teams like:

  • Lan Yan + Furina + Faruzan + Healer/DPS
  • Lan Yan + Wanderer (support build)
  • Lan Yan + Kinich or Navia (exploration shield teams)

Final Verdict – Is DPS Lan Yan Viable?

Surprisingly, yes.

While Lan Yan was never designed to be a main carry, her quick-hit combos, swirl potential, and C6 shield durability let her fill a niche role that’s fun, flexible, and better than expected. In Shi’s tests:

  • 🌟 She could clear domains comfortably
  • 📈 Hit over 100k+ in nuke damage
  • 💪 Survive extended on-field time with ease
  • 🔄 Swap between DPS and support shielder mode on the fly

And perhaps most importantly—she’s fun. Between the burst animations, strong synergy with Faruzan, and swirling chaos with Furina, DPS Lan Yan is a joy to use.

For more off-meta builds, deep-dive showcases, and experimental playstyles, check out Shi Not Shy on YouTube—and head to ExploreGenshin.gg for more builds, tier lists, and DPS tests! 🚀

Frequently Asked Questions About DPS Lan Yan

Is Lan Yan viable as a DPS?

Yes—especially at C6. With proper support and artifact investment, Lan Yan can hit over 100k and clear endgame content with ease.

What’s the best weapon for DPS Lan Yan?

Solar Pearl and Skyward Atlas are solid options. Solar Pearl boosts her normal and burst damage and is great for early builds.

What artifact set should DPS Lan Yan use?

Hunter’s set works well for normal attack-based builds. Veridescent Venerer is best for support. A hybrid set may also work depending on team comp.

What are good teams for DPS Lan Yan?

Teams with Furina, Faruzan, and additional supports like Kazuha or a healer allow Lan Yan to stay on-field and do consistent swirl damage.

Does Lan Yan replace Faruzan?

No. Lan Yan and Faruzan fill different roles. Faruzan is a dedicated Anemo support, while Lan Yan can flex between support and DPS at C6.

Can Lan Yan still be used as a support?

Absolutely. She has excellent shielding and swirl potential. Thrilling Tales or Cinder City builds also make her strong for Wanderer teams.