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Layla is a character of Genshin Impact 5.6. See Layla best build, best artifact, best weapon, talent material, team comp, kit, how to use, sub dps build, & shield build for Layla!

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Layla Tier & Review

Layla
RarityElementWeapon
4 StarCryoCryoSword
How To Get?
Obtained through Wishes
DPSSub-DPSSupportHealer
--A-
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**The Tiers above are ranked in 6 levels. With SS being the highest and D the lowest.
Tiers: SS → S → A → B → C → D

** Tiers above are at Zero Constellations

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Strengths & Weakness Of Layla

Strengths
- Amazing uptime of Elemental Burst.
- Powerful shields and consistent Cryo infliction.
- All abilities scales from HP making her easy to build.
- Tough shields that is one of the strongest in-game.
Weakness
- Fairly weak personal damage.
- Does not provide much other than Cryo infliction and shields.
- Support Abilities are locked behind constellations.
- Does not produce many Energy Particles.
▼ Details about Layla below.

Layla Best Build

Layla Is Best Built As A Shield Sustain Character

Layla's kits allow her to have a shield that has 100% up-time. This shields are very strong and can easily protect the team with shields. For detailed guide, see below:

Layla Shield-Support Build

WeaponKey Of Khaj-NisutKey Of Khaj-Nisut
Substitute1. Freedom-SwornFreedom-Sworn
2. The DockhandThe Dockhand's Assistant
3. Favonius SwordFavonius Sword (F2P)
Best ArtifactTenacity Of The MillelithTenacity Of The Millelith x4
Artifact StatsSands: HP%
Goblet: HP%
Circlet: HP%
Priority Sub-Stats 1. Elemental Mastery
2. Energy Recharge
3. CRIT Rate (For Favonius)
4. CRIT DMG

This build focuses on using Layla as a support. Strengthening Layla's shield to max while providing additional buff to the team via Tenacity of the Millelith.

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Layla Best Weapon

Layla Requires HP Weapons

To maximize the strength of the shields of Layla, it is important to increase HP. Weapons that increase HP stats or provides support to the team is recommended.

Weapon Ranking & Comparison For Shielder Layla

WeaponDetails
BestKey Of Khaj-NisutKey Of Khaj-Nisut HP 66.2% (Lvl. 90)
- Great HP Buff of 80%.
- Increases the Elemental Mastery of the team that scales from HP.
- Layla is able to greatly maximize its effects enabling high DMG, sturdy shields and buff to the team.
2ndFreedom-SwornFreedom-SwornElemental Mastery 198 (Lvl. 90)
- Provides buff to the team making Layla an amazing support.
- Great Elemental Mastery Stick enabling powerful reactions from Layla.
- Does not help with the shields and DMG of Layla but helps DPS because of ATK buff from the weapon.
3rdThe DockhandThe Dockhand's Assistant HP 41.3% (Lvl. 90)
- Greatly increases HP.
- Effect increases EM and Energy for higher Burst time.
4thSacrificial SwordSacrificial Sword Energy Recharge 61.3% (Lvl. 90)
- Allows you to spam Elemental Skill through the Cooldown reset.
- Great Energy Recharge buff so you do not need to invest on it through artifacts.
5thPrimordial Jade CutterPrimordial Jade Cutter CRIT Rate 44.1% (Lvl. 90)
- Increases HP by a percentage increasing Layla's DMG.
- Very high CRIT Stats.
- Great for Layla who's part of DMG comes from ATK and HP.
6th
(F2P)
Harbinger Of DawnHarbinger Of Dawn CRIT DMG 46.9% (Lvl. 90)
- Great CRIT Rate and Damage buff for the character.
- Easy to R5 because it is a 3 star weapon
- Does not help in sturdiness of the shield but increases DMG of Layla alot.
- HP restrictions on the CRIT Rate bonus is its down side.
7thFavonius SwordFavonius Sword Energy Recharge 61.3% (Lvl. 90)
- Able to provide additional Energy Particles for the team.
- Since Layla is Cryo, investment on CRIT is not required in certain comps.
- Does not help much on increasing the durability of her shields.
8th
(F2P)
Festering DesireFestering DesireEnergy Recharge 45.9% (Lvl. 90)
- Increases the off-field DMG that comes from Elemental Skill.
- Energy Recharge is great for up-time of Elemental Burst.
- Free but only available via an old Event.
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Layla Best Artifacts

HP Artifacts Or Buffing Artifacts Are Recommended

Layla, at C0, does not have buffs in her kit. To provide additional buff for the team, using artifacts is recommended.

Best Artifact Set For Shield Support Layla

Artifacts
BestTenacity Of The MillelithTenacity Of The Millelith
4-Piece
Substitute 1Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige
4-Piece

Artifact Stat Priority

Flower IconMain: Flat HP
Sub: HP% / Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Feather IconMain: Flat ATK
Sub: HP% / Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Sands IconMain:HP%
Sub: Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Goblet IconMain: HP%
Sub: Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Crown IconMain: HP%
Sub: Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Use Artifact Sets To Provide Additional Buff

Layla's kit, at low constellations, does not provide much buffs to the characters. It is recommended to use Artifacts that provides additional buff to the team with their effects. Tenacity Of The Millelith artifact works especially well because it also buffs the HP of Layla while increasing Shield Strength and ATK of the team.

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Layla Best Team Comp

Best Team For Layla

ShieldDPSSub-DPSHeal
LaylaLaylaAyakaAyakaYelanYelanKokomiKokomi
Details
- Layla works well in Freeze comps and Physical teams.
- Kokomi and Yelan produces Hydro resonance furthering the strength of the shields and damage of Layla.
- Ayaka will be the main damage dealer.

Other Characters That Works With Layla

CharacterSubDetails
AyakaAyakaEulaEula
RazorRazor
Shikanoin HeizouShikanoin Heizou
ChildeChilde
- Layla can be a great member for Physical Teams providing consistent Cryo infliction to enemies.
- Layla can also be great for characters with characters that goes well with Cryo Reactions.
YelanYelanFurinaFurina
Raiden ShogunRaiden Shogun
RosariaRosaria
XingqiuXingqiu
KazuhaKazuha
- Select the Sub-DPS depending on the main DPS.
KokomiKokomiBarbaraBarbara
DoriDori
- Similar to Sub-DPS, choose the healer that will fit the team instead of adjusting for Layla.

Free To Play (F2P) Friendly Party For Layla

MainSub-DPSSupportSupport
LaylaLaylaChongyunChongyunXingqiuXingqiuBarbaraBarbara
Details
- With Chongyun's infusion, Layla can also act as a Main DPS.
- Chongyun will be a sub-DPS who is only on-field for skills and burst.
- Xingqiu and Barbara for healing and Hydro infliction for freeze..

Layla Ascension Materials

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Talent Materials For Layla

Layla 's Recommended Talent Priority

TalentLevel Up Priority
Normal Attack: Sword of the Radiant Path★★・・・
Night of Formal Focus
(Elemental Skill)
★★★★★
Dream of the Star-Stream Shaker
(Elemental Burst)
★★★★・

Layla Skill Guide & How To Use Layla

Recommended Rotation For Layla

Recommended Rotation
1Use Layla's Elemental Skill to summon a shield.
2Switch to another character and deal attacks
3Use Elemental Burst once it fills out.
4Switch to another character.
5 Return to step 1.

Uses Of Layla's Elemental Skill

▲Creates a "Shooting Star" every 1.5 Seconds.

Provides An HP Scaling Shield

The main strength of Layla is with her powerful shields that scales from her HP. This shield comes from the Elemental Skill of Layla.

Off-Field Cryo Infliction

The shield creates a "shooting star" that tracks enemies and hit them with Cryo. The DMG scales from the ATK of Layla but unleashing its passive "Sweet Slumber Undisturbed" makes it scale from Max HP of Layla as well.

Uses Of Elemental Burst

Consistent Cryo DMG That Scales From HP

Elemental Burst of Layla allows consistent infliction of Cryo at a certain area. This has a low burst cost and has 100% uptime making this a great move for reactions.

Gives Additional "Shooting Star" For Each Hit

Every Hit from Elemental Burst will give shooting star to players protected by Layla's shields. This allows more damage from Elemental Skill to happen.

Should You Pull for Layla's Constellation Or Best Weapon?

All of Layla's Constellations are Good to Have

Constellation Priority
C1 > C2 > C3-C4 > C6

C2 is a Good Stopping Point

Layla's personal damage is noticeably increased by her C6, which can be good in her teams due to the additional damage contribution. Her C6 is hardly necessary though, and getting Layla to C1 to improve her shielding and even C2 for better burst uptime is going to be the ideal option Her constellations help ease her gameplay and improve her performance in her intended role, but you'll often find that Layla is already fully functional at C0.

Layla's Constellations & Effects

RatingConstellation
Effect
★★★★・C1: Fortress Of Fantasy
The Shield Absorption of the Curtain of Slumber generated by Nights of Formal Focus is increased by 20%.
Additionally, when unleashing Nights of Formal Focus, she will generate a shield for any nearby party members who are not being protected by a Curtain of Slumber. This shield will have 35% of the absorption of a Curtain of Slumber, will last for 12s, and will absorb Cryo DMG with 250% effectiveness.
★★★・・
When Shooting Stars from Nights of Formal Focus strike opponents, they will each restore 1 Energy to Layla. Each Shooting Star can restore Energy to her in this manner once.
★★★・・C3: Secrets Of The Night
Increases the Level of Nights Of Formal Focus by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
★★★・・C4: Starry Illumination
When Nights Of Formal Focus starts to fire off Shooting Stars, it will grant all nearby party members the Dawn Star effect, causing their Normal and Charged Attack DMG to increase base on 5% of Layla's Max HP.
Dawn Star can last up to 3s and will be removed 0.05s after dealing Normal or Charged Attack DMG.
★★★★・C5: Stream of Consciousness
Increases the the Level of Dream of the Star-Stream Shaker by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
★★★★★C6: Radiant Soulfire
Shooting Stars from Nights of Formal Focus deal 40% increased DMG, and Starlight Slugs from Dream of the Star-Stream Shaker deal 40% increased DMG.
Additionally, the interval between the creation of Night Stars via Nights of Formal Focus is decreased by 20%.

Layla's Constellation Name is Luscinia

Luscinia
Luscinia

Layla Skills & Talents Details

Normal Attack: Sword of the Radiant Path

Normal Attack

Effect
Performs up to 3 rapid strikes.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11
1-Hit
DMG
51.2%55.4%59.6%65.5%69.7%74.4%81%87.5%94.1%101.2%108.4%
2-Hit
DMG
48.5%52.4%56.4%62%66%70.5%76.7%82.9%89.1%95.8%102.6%
3-Hit
DMG
73%78.9%84.9%93.3%99.3%106.1%115.4%124.7%134.1%144.3%154.4%

Charged Attack

Effect
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash 2 rapid sword strikes.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11
Charged
Attack
DMG
47.7%+52.5%51.6%+56.8%55.5%+61.1%61.1%+67.2%64.9%+71.5%69.4%+76.4%75.5%+83.1%81.6%+89.8%87.7%+96.5%94.4%+103.9%101%+111.2%
Stamina
Cost
2020202020202020202020

▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.

Plunging Attack

Effect
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11
Plunge
DMG
63.9%69.1%74.3%81.8%87%92.9%101.1%109.3%117.5%126.4%135.3%
Low
Plunge
DMG
128%138%149%164%174%186%202%219%235%253%271%
High
Plunge
DMG
160%173%186%204%217%232%253%273%293%316%338%

▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.

Nights of Formal Focus (Elemental Skill)

Effect
Puts forth a shield known as the Curtain of Slumber, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.
The Curtain of Slumber's DMG Absorption is based on Layla's Max HP and absorbs Cryo DMG with 250% effectiveness. When the shield is deployed, Layla will have Cryo applied to her briefly.

Night Stars and Shooting Stars

Effect
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 the Curtain of Slumber has accumulated 4 Night Stars 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 opponents 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.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13
Skill
DMG
12.8%13.8%14.7%16%17%17.9%19.2%20.5%21.8%23%24.3%25.6%27.2%
Shooting
Star DMG
14.7%15.8%16.9%18.4%19.5%20.6%22.1%23.6%25%26.5%28%29.4%31.3%
Base
Shield
DMG
Absorption
10.8% Max HP+104011.6% Max HP+114412.4% Max HP+125613.5% Max HP+137814.3% Max HP+150815.1% Max HP+164616.2% Max HP+179417.3% Max HP+195018.4% Max HP+211419.4% Max HP+228820.5% Max HP+247021.6% Max HP+266023% Max HP+2860
Shield
Duration
12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s
CD12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s

▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.

Dream of the Star-Stream Shaker

Effect
Unleashes a Celestial Dreamsphere that constantly fires Starlight Slugs at opponents within its AoE, dealing Cryo DMG.
When a Starlight Slug hits, it will generate 1 Night Star for nearby Curtains of Slumber. Each Curtain of Slumber can gain 1 Night Star this way every 0.5s.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13
Starlight
Slug DMG
4.6% Max HP5% Max HP5.3% Max HP5.8% Max HP6.2% Max HP6.5% Max HP7% Max HP7.4% Max HP7.9% Max HP8.4% Max HP8.8% Max HP9.3% Max HP9.9% Max HP
Duration12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s
CD12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s
Energy
Cost
40404040404040404040404040

▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.

Like Nascent Light

Effect
While the Curtain of Slumber is active, the Deep Sleep effect will activate each time the Curtain gains 1 Night Star:
·The Shield Strength of a character under the effect of the Curtain of Slumber increases by 6%.
·This effect can have a maximum of 4 stacks and persists until the Curtain of Slumber disappears.

Sweet Slumber Undisturbed

Effect
The DMG dealt by the Shooting Stars fired by Nights of Formal Focus is increased by 1.5% of Layla's Max HP.

Shadowy Dream-Signs

Effect
When Layla crafts Character Talent Materials, she has a 10% chance to receive double the product.

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Anonymous 7

The new 4 star weapon Dockhand's Assistant could be the 2nd best weapon for her right now because of the HP% stat

Anonymous 6

For Monocryo... Shenhe Layla Kazuha Ayaka very strong, but lacks heals

Midnight Ruin 5

Weapon: Cinnabar Spindle (Event weapon) 69% Def and 80% of defence added to skill damage
every 1.5 sec
4pc Tenacity to buff the team if no one else has it, otherwise 2pc husk and 2 pc Cryo/tenacity/18% att set

Main Stats: Def% Cryo%
Substats: Att% Def% Crit CritD Hp%

Anonymous 4

Morgana has now been officially de-throned, now its Morgala. Layla bringing beast sheilds and better cryo reations, Cryo Xingqui/Bennett, easy broken 4* worthy of being 5*

Anonymous 3

She is better than Diona and you can use some attack but you should try for more hp

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