Tingyun — Honkai Star Rail Character Guide

Overview

Premier 4-star support providing massive single-target ATK buffs, raw DMG multipliers, and Energy restoration. SP positive via Basic ATK spam, but all buffs apply to one ally only — best in hypercarry setups.

Single-target Harmony support who grants Benediction to one ally, providing ATK% buff (up to 25% of Tingyun's ATK), a raw DMG multiplier via additional Lightning DMG on attacks, and 50 flat Energy via Ultimate. Plays SP positive by spamming Basic ATK between Skill reapplications, with all buffs concentrated on a single hypercarry target.

Key Mechanics

• Benediction's additional Lightning DMG (40% of ally ATK on their attacks, 60% on Tingyun's attacks via Talent) is a raw DMG multiplier — it is completely undiluted and makes all other buffs on the carry more effective. This is the rarest buff type in the game.
• Benediction lasts 3 turns based on the holder's turn count, not action count. Extra actions (Resurgence, follow-up attacks, Ultimates) do not consume Benediction turns, making it exceptionally efficient with action-advance or extra-turn carries.
• All buffs are single-target only — Tingyun provides zero value to secondary damage dealers. She is strictly a hypercarry support.
• SPD is Tingyun's most important stat because more turns = more Energy from A6 (5/turn), more Basic ATK procs for Talent damage, and faster Ultimate cycling. 112 base SPD (2nd highest in game) amplifies this.
• Ultimate's 50 flat Energy restore is game-changing for high-cost Ultimate carries (Argenti 180, Yunli 120, Clara 120). The Energy is a fixed amount unaffected by Energy Regeneration Rate.

Tingyun Investment Priority

1. E6 — E6 boosts Ultimate Energy restore from 50 to 60 — the difference that enables full 2-turn Ultimate rotations for 130-140 Energy carries like Yunli, Argenti, and Clara. Most transformative stopping point.
2. E4 — Benediction DMG multiplier +20% is a rare undiluted multiplier that makes all other buffs more valuable. Best eidolon before E6.
3. LC S1 — A Grounded Ascent provides Energy Regen for faster Ultimate cycling and stacking DMG buffs for the target ally — best LC available for Tingyun.
4. E2 — Energy on kill helps carry reach Ultimates faster in multi-wave content. Solid but limited to kill-heavy modes.

Tingyun Relics and Stat Targets

Recommended: Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal with Sprightly Vonwacq

Stat targets: ATK 2400-2600+, SPD 134 / 143 / 160+, Effect RES 30%+

Main stats: Body: ATK% > HP% · Feet: SPD · Sphere: ATK% > HP% · Rope: Energy Regen

Best Tingyun Light Cones

• A Grounded Ascent (Best in Slot): Best-in-slot. Regenerates 6-8 Energy per Skill or Ultimate use, dramatically accelerating Tingyun's 130 Energy Ultimate cycle. Stacks up to 3×DMG buff (up to 24% at S1, 48% at S5) on the target ally over 3 turns. SP refund every 2 Skill/Ultimate uses sustains SP economy. Covers everything Tingyun needs.
• Dance! Dance! Dance!: Strong action advance option. When Tingyun uses Ultimate, all allies advance forward 16% (S1) to 24% (S5), enabling higher speed breakpoints and reducing cycle counts. Most valuable in Memory of Chaos and Apocalyptic Shadow with tight cycle requirements. At S5 outperforms many 5-star alternatives.
• But the Battle Isn't Over: Solid 5-star alternative. +10% Energy Regen Rate helps Tingyun reach 130 Energy faster. SP refund after every 2 Ultimates sustains SP-neutral rotations. DMG buff on next ally after Skill use (30% at S1) works well when Tingyun acts before the DPS. Requires correct turn order to activate the DMG buff reliably.
• Planetary Rendezvous: Conditional 4-star with element restriction. +12% team-wide DMG for allies sharing Tingyun's Lightning element. Only viable with Lightning carries (Jing Yuan, Acheron in select setups). Easily obtainable from standard banner — reasonable budget pick when running a Lightning-primary team.

Tingyun FAQ

What relics should Tingyun use?

Tingyun's recommended relic setup is Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal with Sprightly Vonwacq, with stat targets around ATK 2400-2600+, SPD 134 / 143 / 160+, Effect RES 30%+.

What is the best light cone for Tingyun?

A Grounded Ascent is the top listed light cone for Tingyun. Best-in-slot. Regenerates 6-8 Energy per Skill or Ultimate use, dramatically accelerating Tingyun's 130 Energy Ultimate cycle. Stacks up to 3×DMG buff (up to 24% at S1, 48% at S5) on the target ally over 3 turns. SP refund every 2 Skill/Ultimate uses sustains SP economy. Covers everything Tingyun needs.

How should I invest in Tingyun?

Tingyun's first listed investment priority is E6. E6 boosts Ultimate Energy restore from 50 to 60 — the difference that enables full 2-turn Ultimate rotations for 130-140 Energy carries like Yunli, Argenti, and Clara. Most transformative stopping point.

Important Notes

• All buffs are single-target only — Tingyun is wasted in multi-DPS or dual-carry compositions where no single character is the primary buffing target.
• Benediction ATK buff scales with Tingyun's own ATK (capped at 25% of her ATK) — build 2400+ ATK on Tingyun to maximize the buff ceiling.
• High taunt value in game AI — Tingyun gets targeted frequently by enemies, requiring a sustain with strong healing or shields to keep her alive.
• Benediction lasts 3 turns but depletes faster with extremely fast carries — monitor duration and reapply Skill proactively before it expires.