The Xianzhou Luofu's forge flames burn brighter than ever as Honkai: Star Rail introduces Yunli – a 5-star Physical Destruction DPS who turns enemy aggression into poetic violence. Arriving on July 31 with Version 2.4's Phase 1 banner, this swordmaster isn't just swinging blades; she's rewriting combat dynamics through calculated counterattacks that demand strategic timing.
🔥 Skill Breakdown: Dance of Steel and Retribution
Yunli's kit revolves around her Parry State activated by her Ultimate, Earthbind, Etherbreak. Let's slice through her abilities:
| Skill Type | Name | Effect |
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| Ultimate | Earthbind, Etherbreak | Taunts ALL enemies, enters Parry State boosting Crit DMG |
| Talent | Flashforge | Auto-counter when attacked (Energy regen included!) |
| Technique | Posterior Precedence | Ambush opener with Ward effect |
Her real magic happens when enemies take the bait:
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Intuit: Slash: Punishes enemies who don't attack her during Parry
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Intuit: Cull: Unleashes multi-hit carnage when enemies strike (dispels Parry)
⚠️ Pro Tip: Activate Ultimate right before enemy turns for max counter windows!
🛡️ Combat Flow: Turning Pain into Power
Yunli thrives in chaos like a blacksmith tempering steel – the more heat (enemy hits) she takes, the deadlier she becomes. Key mechanics include:
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Energy Feedback Loop: Counters ➔ Energy gain ➔ More Ultimates
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Damage Mitigation: 20% DMG reduction + CC immunity during Parry
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Smart Taunt: Ultimate forces enemies to target her (perfect for shieldless teams)
Teams should pair her with:
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Healers like Huohuo (her banner partner)
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Debuffers to weaken enemy attacks
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Speed buffers to manipulate turn order
📜 Lore & Future Threads
Born into the legendary Zhuming swordsmith clan, Yunli's trailer hints at tragedy through her melancholic voice lines: "This blade... it remembers what I cannot." Her companion mission Swords to Plowshares promises to explore:
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Family legacy pressures
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Mysterious memory fragments
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Connection to other Luofu warriors
People Also Ask:
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Is Yunli F2P-friendly? Her counter reliance reduces skill point needs, but signature Light Cone optimizes damage.
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Better than Argenti? Situational – she excels in multi-enemy fights but requires setup.
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Will Parry work against bosses? Yes, but some AoE attacks might still wreck your team.
⚔️ Version 2.4's Forge of Content
Beyond Yunli's debut, the update brings:
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🆓 Free March 7th (Imaginary Hunt variant)
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🔥 New Story: Sword training arc with Janqing
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⏳ Upcoming Characters: Foxian healer Jiaoqiu (Phase 2), Feixiao the Arbiter-General
Though recent VA controversy around Moze caused turbulence, Yunli's launch seems unscathed – her trailer views spiked 40% higher than average character reveals according to community trackers.
Final Sharpness Check
Yunli isn't just another DPS; she's a rhythm game disguised as a swordfighter. Will you master her counter tempo, or get stuck parrying air? As the Luofu elders say: "A blade unchallenged grows dull..." The real test begins when her banner drops on July 31st.