Layla is a four-star Cryo character that is based in Sumeru. She wasn’t affiliated with the game’s main story and didn’t appear until the version 3.2 live stream, where HoYoverse officially revealed her design. If you are interested in playing Layla then keep reading below to learn everything you need to know about using her. For additional information on Layla, check out our interview with Ashely Biski, the voice of the Layla.

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Layla’s official character card.

Overview¶

Biography¶

Release Date¶

November 18, 2022

Introduction¶

She always says that she’s overwhelmed writing her thesis and drawing star charts stresses her out, but she’s more resilient than anyone and refuses to fall behind… Why do I know her so well? Hehe…

Skills Talents¶

Talents	Icon	Name	Notes
Normal Attack		Sword of the Radiant Path	Can perform four consecutive hits or be held for a charged attack.
Elemental Skill		Nights of Formal Focus	Unleashes a shield that protects that party based on Layla’s health stat. In addition, Layla now uses Cryo attacks. While the Curtain of Slumber is active, it will create 1 Night Star that will be attached to it every 1.5s. When a character protected by this shield uses an Elemental Skill, 2 Night Stars will be created. Night Stars can be created once every 0.3s in this way. A maximum of 4 Night Stars can be accumulated at any one time. Once 4 Night Stars have been accumulated and there are opponents nearby, these Night Stars will transform into homing Shooting Stars that will be fired off in sequence, dealing Cryo DMG to any opponent’s hit. If the Curtain of Slumber’s duration ends or it is destroyed, the Night Stars will disappear. If they are already being fired off as Shooting Stars, these Shooting Stars will last until this wave of shots ends. New Night Stars cannot be created until the previous wave of Shooting Stars has been fired completely.
Elemental Burst		Dream of the Star-Stream Shaker	Unleashes a sphere that deals AoE Cryo damage to enemies. When a shot hits an opponent, you will gain one Night Star.

Passive Talents¶

Layla’s Constellation¶

Level	Icon	Name	Effect
1		Fortress of Fantasy	Layla’s shield now absorbs 50% more damage.
2		Light’s Remit	When a shooting star hits an enemy, Layla gains 1 energy.
3		Secrets of the Night	Layla’s elemental skill can now reach level 15.
4		Starry Illumination	Shooting Stars now give your party the Dawn Star effect. This increases their normal and charge attack damage by 5% of Layla’s health. This effect lasts for three seconds and goes away after you hit an opponent.
5		Stream of Consciousness	Layla’s elemental burst can now reach level 15.
6		Radiant Soulfire	Shooting Stars and Starlight Slugs both deal 40% more damage. Night Stars are also produced 20% faster.

Ascension¶

Ascension	Max Lv.	Mora	Elemental Material 1	Elemental Material 2	Local Specialty	Common Material
1st	20	20,000	1 Shivada Jade Silver	N\A	3	3
2nd	40	40,000	3 Shivada Jade Fragment	2	10	15
3rd	50	60,000	6 Shivada Jade Fragment	4	20	12
4th	60	80,000	3 Shivada Jade Chunk	8	30	18
5th	70	100,000	6 Shivada Jade Chunk	12	45	12
6th	80	120,000	6 Shivada Jade Gemstone	20	60	24

Teams¶

Layla provides support similar to Diona, but with a slightly better shield and no healing capabilities. She is best used as a replacement for Diona.

Best Weapons Ranked¶

Rating	Icon	Weapon	Base Attack	Bonus Effect	Skill Effect
Best		Key Of Khaj-Nisut	44	Health	HP increased by 20%. When an Elemental Skill hits opponents, you gain the Grand Hymn effect for 20s. This effect increases the equipping character’s Elemental Mastery by 0.12% of their Max HP. This effect can trigger once every 0.3s. Max 3 stacks. When this effect gains 3 stacks, or when the third stack’s duration is refreshed, the Elemental Mastery of all nearby party members will be increased by 0.2% of the equipping character’s max HP for 20s.
Second Best		Freedom-Sworn	46	Elemental Mastery	Increases DMG by 10%. When the character wielding this weapon triggers Elemental Reactions, they gain a Sigil of Rebellion. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s and can be triggered even if said character is not on the field. When you possess 2 Sigils of Rebellion, all of them will be consumed, and all nearby party members will obtain “Millennial Movement: Song of Resistance” for 12s. “Millennial Movement: Song of Resistance” increases Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG by 16% and increases ATK by 20%. Once this effect is triggered, you will not gain Sigils of Rebellion for 20s. Of the many effects of the “Millennial Movement,” buffs of the same type will not stack.

Best Artifact¶

Rating	Icon	Set	(2) Bonus	(4) Bonus
Best		Tenacity Of The Millelith	+20% Health	When Layla hits an opponent with her elemental skill, the party gets a 20% to attack and a 30% boost to shield strength. This can trigger every 0.5 seconds, even if Layla isn’t on the field.