Yanagi Guide — Electric Anomaly DPS (v2.8)

TL;DR

Yanagi is an S-rank Electric Anomaly agent from Section 6 and the best Electric Disorder DPS in ZZZ. Her unique Polarity Disorder mechanic triggers bonus damage when she reapplies Shock to an already-shocked enemy, creating devastating AoE explosions. She pairs exceptionally well with other Anomaly agents and is a core member of the most powerful Electric Disorder teams.

Core Mechanics

Polarity Disorder

Yanagi's signature mechanic triggers when her Anomaly Buildup hits a target that is already affected by Shock. Instead of simply refreshing the status, she consumes the existing Shock and triggers a massive Electric explosion that deals damage proportional to the original Shock's duration. This makes Yanagi uniquely powerful against single targets and in boss fights where maintaining Shock uptime is easy.

Shock Synergy

Yanagi's EX Special Attack and Chain Attack apply massive Anomaly Buildup toward Shock. Her passive increases the damage of Shock itself and boosts her Polarity Disorder damage based on her Anomaly Proficiency. The key to maximizing Yanagi is balancing Shock application frequency with Polarity Disorder triggers.

Best W-Engines

Best Drive Discs

Stat Priority

• Disc IV: Anomaly Proficiency
• Disc V: Electric DMG%
• Disc VI: ATK% or Energy Regen
• Substats: Anomaly Proficiency > ATK% > PEN > Energy Regen

Skill Priority

1. Special Attack (EX): Primary Anomaly Buildup and Polarity Disorder trigger
2. Chain Attack: Massive burst damage and Anomaly application
3. Assist: Quick-swap Anomaly applications in Disorder teams
4. Dodge: Dodge Counter applies decent Anomaly Buildup
5. Basic Attack: Filler between EX Special rotations

Best Team Compositions

Premium: Yanagi + Rina + Caesar

The strongest Electric Disorder team. Rina provides PEN Ratio buffs that synergize with Yanagi's damage profile, while Caesar offers shields and ATK amplification. This team clears Shiyu Defense with ease and excels in all endgame content.

Budget: Yanagi + Grace + Anby

A fully accessible Electric team. Grace provides off-field Shock application for consistent Polarity Disorder triggers, and Anby serves as a reliable stunner to create burst windows for Yanagi's Chain Attacks.

Disorder Flex: Yanagi + Piper + Lucy

Yanagi as the Electric half of a dual-Anomaly core with Piper (Physical) and Lucy's ATK buff. This team triggers both Shock and Assault for frequent standard Disorders alongside Yanagi's Polarity Disorder procs.

Mindscape Cinema Priority

• M1: Increases Polarity Disorder damage — strong first upgrade
• M2: Extra Energy on Disorder trigger — faster rotations
• M4: PEN Ratio on Anomaly application — significant damage boost
• M6: Massive damage spike — Polarity Disorder can crit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yanagi worth pulling?

Absolutely. She is the undisputed best Electric Anomaly DPS and a core enabler of the Electric Disorder archetype. If you have Rina or plan to build Anomaly teams, Yanagi is a top priority.

Can Yanagi work as a solo DPS?

Yes, she can function as a hypercarry with a support/stun core. However, her full potential is unlocked in dual-Anomaly teams where she can trigger Polarity Disorder frequently.

What Anomaly Proficiency should I aim for?

You want at least 350 AP before combat buffs. With Timeweaver and AP substats, 420+ is achievable. Higher AP directly increases both Shock damage and Polarity Disorder output.

Should I build Yanagi with ATK% or Energy Regen on Disc VI?

Energy Regen if your team lacks energy support. ATK% if you can maintain EX Special uptime through team passives or W-Engine effects. Generally, Energy Regen provides smoother rotations.