Guide to Li Sushang "Yike Xiaoyou" in Honkai Impact 3rd: Builds, Team Synergy, and Advanced Strategies

Li Sushang’s "Yike Xiaoyou" is a versatile S-rank Ice DMG dealer in Honkai Impact 3rd, excelling in both burst damage and sustained DPS through her swordplay mechanics and elemental synergies. This guide covers her optimal builds, rotation strategies, and team compositions to maximize her performance in competitive modes like Memorial Arena and Abyss.  

1. Core Mechanics and Playstyle  

Role Overview  

Li Sushang "Yike Xiaoyou" is a hybrid DPS/support character specializing in Ice DMG and crowd control. Her kit revolves around stacking "Sword Intent" to unleash powerful charged attacks and triggering time-frozen effects to immobilize enemies.  

Key Abilities  

- Sword Intent System:  

  - Basic attacks and skills generate "Sword Intent," up to 3 stacks. At max stacks, her Charged Attack consumes all stacks to deal massive AoE Ice DMG and freeze enemies.  

- Ultimate: Frostblade Symphony:  

  - Deploys a glacial domain, freezing enemies and dealing escalating Ice DMG over 8 seconds. While active, allies within the domain gain 25% Ice DMG bonus.  

- Time-Frozen Synergy:  

  - Enemies frozen by her skills take 30% more Ice DMG, amplifying team-wide damage output.  

2. Optimal Builds  

Weapon Recommendations  

- Best-in-Slot: Eternal Frost 

  - Boosts Ice DMG by 40% and grants 15% CRIT Rate during Ultimate. Synergizes with her freeze mechanics.  

- Alternatives:  

  - Snowy Sincerity : Provides Energy Recharge for faster Ultimate uptime.  

  - Key of Reason : Strong F2P option for hybrid Ice/Phys builds.  

Stigmata Sets  

- Ana Schariac  (Full Set):  

  - 2pc: Ice DMG +30%.  

  - 3pc: Charged Attack DMG +50% against frozen enemies. Ideal for maximizing burst.  

- Scott TM + Newton B: Budget alternative for CRIT DMG and team buffs.  

Stat Priorities  

- ATK% > Ice DMG > CRIT Rate/DMG > Energy Recharge.  

3. Skill Rotation and Combos  

1. Sword Intent Generation:  

   - Use basic attacks (AAA) or Sword Dance: Frostwhisper (Tap Skill) to stack Sword Intent.  

2. Burst Phase:  

   - At 3 stacks, trigger Charged Attack: Glacial Nova → Activate Ultimate → Follow with Sword Dance: Shatter (Hold Skill) for freeze extension.  

3. Team Synergy:  

   - Coordinate with supports to apply Ice vulnerability (e.g., Haxxor Bunny’s Ice RES shred) before her burst.  

4. Team Compositions  

Freeze-Centric Team  

- Li Sushang + Haxxor Bunny + Pardofelis:  

  - Haxxor Bunny: Reduces Ice RES and provides off-field DMG.  

  - Pardofelis: Generates SP and enhances team CRIT Rate.  

  - Synergy: Chain-freeze enemies while stacking Ice DMG bonuses.  

Mono-Ice Burst Team  

- Li Sushang + Silverwing: N-EX + Sushang (Starchasm Nyx):  

  - Silverwing: Main DPS with AoE Ice DMG.  

  - Sushang: Sub-DPS for freeze triggers.  

  - Rotation: Silverwing’s Ultimate → Li Sushang’s freeze → Nyx’s burst.  

5. Advanced Techniques  

1. Freeze Locking:  

   - Time her Ultimate to overlap with support debuffs (e.g., Azure Empyrea’s impair) for maximum DMG amplification.  

2. Energy Management:  

   - Use Snowy Sincerity or SP-generating supports to ensure Ultimate readiness every 15–20 seconds.  

3. Animation Canceling:  

   - Cancel her Charged Attack recovery with a dash or skill to maintain DPS uptime.  

6. Memorial Arena & Abyss Tips  

- Boss Weaknesses: Prioritize enemies weak to Ice/freeze (e.g., Husk-Nihilius).  

- Weather Adaptation:  

  - Freezing Mist Weather: Equip Ana Schariac for +50% Ice DMG bonus.  

  - Quantum Enemies: Pair with Starchasm Nyx for shield-break synergy.  

7. Recommended Gear Alternatives for Early Game  

- Weapons: Star Shatterer Vikrant (craftable) or Baleful Shadow.  

- Stigmata: Rasputin (2pc) + Plank M for freeze DMG boost.