Is her shield stronger than Zhongli's? | Layla Pre-Release Analysis

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Base stats
0:29 Normal Attacks
0:34 Elemental skill
0:51 Layla's skill issue
1:33 Ascension 1 passive
1:38 Shield strength
2:48 Shield strength with constellations
3:04 Tankfei
3:15 Elemental burst
3:39 Ascension 4 passive
3:46 Energy Generation
4:09 Damage
4:52 Damage with constellations
5:35 More about Layla
7:34 Weapons
9:02 Artifact sets
10:30 Artifact stats
10:59 Teams
11:18 Hyperfridge
14:55 Eula
15:45 Team Verdict
15:58 Conclusion
17:15 Outro

[@l6151]

I like the 4 Star pre-releases. The whole Community is already so focust on five Stars its nice to have a TC Opinion on four stars.

[@zenryokai]

Please do more 4-stars pre-releases. They are really entertaining and it helps a lot to people that don't care much about powerlevel but really want to build their favorite characters correctly.

[@flameofanor1415]

if you don't care about power level it means you are not using them on hard content that require optimization thus it wouldn't really matter if built incorrectly.

[@oyfum2638]

@@flameofanor1415 there is literally no correlation there, wtf do you mean?

[@greenvega]

@@flameofanor1415 that means ppl already can beat hardest content without struggling and want build character what they like but in right way

[@arshadzaidi4667]

@@flameofanor1415 Think the point is that they want to be able to do abyss with their favorite characters, even though said characters aren't the best option in abyss. You don't need to run the strongest teams to clear any Abyss in Genshin.

[@animevgtranscriptions]

@@flameofanor1415 um... that doesn't mean that they want to play a neutered build of them. What is this argument?

[@WildspeakerYT]

pls do more pre-releases of 4-stars, they can not be good, but people who like them really are grateful of content for them, thx for your work

[@xjustn]

agreeGe

[@MorghynLeFae]

Yup. Candace may not be the best, or the most meta, but giving Hydro infusion to another unit is something XQ and Yelan cannot do; and, what Zajef praises C6 Benny for, with Razor. Look up "Shatterbloom" comps with Candace. Again! Not the best. Elemental consolidation onto one unit is still something that only Candace can do, with Hydro application. What other character in the game can not only let Geo units build EM, but also let both Shatter and Crystalize actually meaningful? Just kinda sad she's skipped over because of, honestly, first impressions.

[@aku7597]

+1

[@nothing3887]

Definitely. I like 4 star characters so much 😭

[@WitchAlora]

I've been prefering 4 star over 5 recently.

[@ellieofficialvevo]

Definitely a fan of the 4* pre-releases, even if you decided to make them less in depth than the 5* ones

[@arshadzaidi4667]

I'd agree in the cases of one's like Layla since there are some uses for her. I can get why he'd skip Dori and Candace though, since there just isn't much to talk about.

[@doxyxdd]

Enjoy the 4* release videos. Highlighting the constellations is very nice since 4* constellations are actually practical unlike most 5*s, nice knowing where they stand compared to 5* c0 characters.

[@doxyxdd]

Personally I enjoy pulling characters I like the design or playstyle of and then building as meta of a team as I can around them. Think most people are like this. There will be people who either love a new 4* character or end up getting a lot of constellations for them and want to know where they fit in and if it's worth investing into them.

[@silentstormxd5530]

I appreciate the 4* character pre-releases a lot! Would like to see you continue making them

[@Kittygirl1998]

I LOVE seeing any pre-release analysis video. (Regardless if it's a 4-star or 5-star.) I really love the game and the theory crafting, so seeing content I enjoy for it really brightens my day!

[@lucid9547]

I honestly find pre-releases for the unreleased 4*s more interesting than the ones for the 5*s since the 4* always gets much less spotlight and pre-tc. Would love to see more of these going forward.

[@clouded9243]

Yes, please continue to do 4 stars. We liked to be taught, and just your general thoughts are insightful. We need more Zajeff voice overs 😂

[@spiderninja_1]

I would love it if you continued the 4* pre-releases! Even if your conclusion is that they won’t be as good, there are people who will want to build them as optimally as possible (myself included), and they’ll benefit from having that information you provide in your analyses!

[@mkRazor]

16:55 I honestly like seeing pre-releases on 4 stars. Considering the fact that some people would likely try to get Layla and other 4 stars in the future, even if they don't like the 5 star, having a second opinion on them will be really helpful

[@brankho]

So much Zajef content lately, what a blessed week 🤩

[@Baalthazzar]

More Pre-Analysis videos are always welcome, especially since the 4* have been really hit or miss as of late.

[@Gossamer24]

Love seeing these 4* analysis videos, very helpful since the focus is so often on 5* character!

[@Jenity]

I really like these pre-releases analysis for the 4 star characters. Keep it up! 🙏🏻

[@ZeEggzz]

i love these! theyre so nice an it gives an insight into the character and also sets expectations to a certain degree

[@MrHav1k]

Pre-release vids for the four stars are great. Please keep them coming!

[@Niaoni]

This was a useful pre-release! Hope you keep doing them. I don’t see that much talk about her so seeing math on her gear options was rly useful

[@hokkyo8863]

i do appreciate videos like these, i feel like this helps lots of people (like myself) because now theres a lot of possible combinations so keeping track of everything is hard, even more with 4 stars and hoyos convoluted skill wording, and the lack of content doesn't motivate me to decipher new characters.

[@themadthatter]

I like seeing pre-releases for the 4 stars because, even if they aren't particularly meta, it's still interesting to find out how best to use them and where they're viable. A lot of people will build weaker units just because they like them, so it's nice to have guidance on how to make them as good as they possibly can be.

[@marismoments39]

Yeah I'd like more 4star pre-releasees, they don't need to be as in-depth/long as the 5star ones, but they still help! I REALLY REALLY want layla, and this video was a blessing! I'm sure we'll have the same situation with some other 4stars in the future, but remember, don't overwork yourself!

[@spark9_]

Thanks a lot for this, just found your channel because I love Layla and wanted to check her build from a theory perspective.

[@CRandyGamble]

I appreciate the information. I was hyped for the concept of her but this helped temper my expectations.

[@epiczerozz3003]

I enjoy 4 star pre release guides as well as 5 star ones, it really helps me to get an idea of how to best build the character if I'm unsure. Thank you for the guide!

[@nandha-one9819]

Thanks zajef, it was really helpful.

[@r6rider2987]

Thanks for the great info on Layla. I appreciate all your vids with character info, very helpful.

[@userStarkest]

You pre realeases are such a nice contentet. When candance was anounced i was hopping you were doing one for her. I would like to see more 4* pre relases as well such farusan. Thanks for your videos :)

[@yann6109]

I'm looking forward to try her with my Triple Geo team (Itto/Albedo/Gorou). Diona is an overkill, I noticed that after getting Gorou C4 I almost never use her burst. I sometimes use Kaeya or Fischl as flex but they can be needed for other side and crystalize shields aren't always reliable and some floors are too harsh for them (yes, that's probably skill issue too). Layla seems to be a perfect balance between safety and some dmg

[@brot_isch_besser_2137]

lets goooo, who needs sleep when you can watch genshin tc instead?

[@danielendless]

That sounds unhealthy in the short and long run

[@gervoh]

@@danielendless It's my life and I get to choose how fast it ends

[@pyronado4320]

Layla moment

[@brot_isch_besser_2137]

@@danielendless I actually slept after half the video

[@grandbalaxon8364]

Thanks for the vid, champ. I do agree with other commenters that it does feels nice to watch a 4* character pre release video from you, hope you'll make one for Faruzan too.

[@swashbucklingstephen4775]

i’d love to see more 4 star pre-releases for characters with potential, and with faruzan coming up next i feel like she’s definitely worth having a pre release seeing as she’s an anemo buffer and whatnot

[@sunnytheberliner]

The editing is very entertaining 😂 good video on 4*, thanks!!

[@MisoSanSoup]

I would love post-release analysis for 4 stars for sure! Pre-release is up to you mr.Zajoof. I would still love to watch them tho!

[@danielendless]

Zajef can make me lol even with the title alone

[@agenthar3278]

I hope you continue doing the 4 star videos! I find them super helpful

[@kingswag7902]

Amazing videos and guides as always, Looking forward to Scaramoche analysis

[@1Henrink]

I like these, more Zajeff is always good 😊

[@usuitakumi4210]

Thank you for doing the pre release analysis for Layla. I just love her aesthetic and personality so I'll play her outside of Spiral Abyss for commissions and such

[@spichkamen1576]

yep, please continue the 4-star pre-releases!! it makes for a great content and info is usefull for people who are interested in these chars

[@DeadRyGuy]

I'd love to see more 4 star pre-release/analysis, can even keep them short! But in all seriousness, there seem to be fewer resources for the 4 stars, so it's nice to have some insight and see what to expect. Idk if this is true for other longtime players, but I've been building out all my 4 stars now. Fun to expirement with new team comps and such, so reliable 4 star knowledge is great!

[@fuhu2770]

4 star pre releases are definitely much appreciated, would especially be interested in seeing your analysis of faruzan

[@ferdinand8497]

You do great analysis, they are fun an very informative

[@mechatr0nix]

She's really well tuned to support Wanderer. Boosts his crit and NA DMG

[@SolidSnak3374]

I love pre-release analysis videos because they help me decide whether to summon for a unit or not cuz I tend to rush for banner summons as soon as it drops

[@ankhanhtran3973]

love the edit

[@themoetzilla]

more pre releases pleeeease! they are so helpful, thank you for the content

[@whoevr4060]

Keep doing these

[@Paulodemoc]

In love with your content :)

[@tudisnob]

I'd like to see more pre-releases for 4-stars that are usable so I know which one is worth investing resin into. I'm glad Layla is decent, because I like her design and I hate struggling to fit a bad 4-star or 5-star into a playable team.

[@syma5411]

Big fan of those pre-releases keep doing them

[@bobchamp]

Wtf how did he know I wasn't subscribed? That's spoopy

[@charijiivamon6066]

Lets go another W video

[@upapjd5869]

I would love to see more pre-analysis for upcoming 4* characters mr zajef🙏 love your videos

[@bobsmith12345]

i love shield maths, thanks for this zajef

[@abcdedavidson2227]

More 4-star pre-releases would be great! Helps me decide if it’s worth pulling on a banner if I haven’t made my mind up :)

[@OrionDanjuma]

This is super helpful because it's worth knowing whether we should try to snipe 4 stars either for strength/pull value or even just for fun

[@kaelferreira4964]

I think 4 star pre releases should be something for characters that excell, like faruzan because she's pretty good as far as focused support goes, or if they ever release a godly 4 star like the 1.0 ones

[@robb35mmstreams]

I always appreciate more shield options :)

[@pakokopuffs]

I missed the 4-star vids since Kuki pre-release, which is when I discovered you! Whereas 5-stars will generally be good to invest in, it's not always clear whether 4 stars are worth the precious resources to level up. Your videos help me make that decision and plan out my priorities better.

[@undeniablySomeGuy]

4 star pres are fun, more zajef content and thickens my knowledge base

[@meowmeowchan1724]

I like these 4 star pre releases. I was thinking of pulling on yae’s banner for her, but I can safely skip it. Thanks for the info! Please do more of these, sometimes people pull on banners just for the four stars, so it’s nice to know if the four star is worth it or not

[@energyj]

I defined like these analysis!

[@NathanNGM]

THREE videos in 2 days?! We are truly blessed by Mr Zajeff

[@GuranPurin]

I'm absolutely going for her! I've needed a second shielder since Zhongli and one I can actually use in Abyss since forever (I only use Zhongli in Events that require that level of power). Her design is everything I could have asked for.

[@kingswag7902]

Do remember you don’t always need a shield, theres healer, teams with eye frames, An teams based off damage reduction it’s a good choice pulling for Layla just reconsider if your have better before going for someone who might be mediocre

[@jekkobc126]

@@kingswag7902 lol my brother in christ said "eye frames" there's no way

[@Maxawa.]

@@kingswag7902 some characters just prefer shielders, such as yoimiya (and similar units) and itto who rely somewhat heavily on them (yoimiya due to needing to do her full auto string for maximum damage in her skill timeframe, itto cause of geo resonance). also fyi it's not eyeframe, i is short for invincibility.

[@TheSast]

@@Maxawa. Noelle too! Although she can provide enough for herself with E and crystalize...

[@alexprus7953]

@@jekkobc126 it's short for "eyenvincibility frames", duh 🙄

[@blackwaltz2363]

I honestly think Layla as the Deepwood Memories holder in a hyperbloom team is could work well. Her shooting stars might proc the deepwood effect reliably and if you have the Key of Khaj-Nisut, it buffs Nahida and your hyperbloom trigger, and frees Nahida to use Gilded Dreams EM/Dendro/Crit.

[@jaamk8]

i like this pls do more

[@shiroeio]

Im looking forward to the 4 stars analysis!

[@s4rcelle]

I like whatever prerelease info you do- I think it's more telling when you don't "waste time" on a character, like how you skipped over doing a Dori analysis in favor of Shinobu post-Dendro, so I think there's a lot of value in you doing 4-star pre-release analyses, especially when you're picky about who gets one. But whatever you do (or don't) make floats my boat.

[@ayzeee9855]

Impressive, very nice

[@dylanscott1070]

As a F2P latecomer, my team options are limited. I need to consider every 4* that roll into my banners. Your videos have helped me catch up and I'm having more fun. I can't say I "don't care about powerlevel". I just want to be able to enjoy the content.

[@fizzyjam]

i would really love more 4 star pre releases!!

[@cyruswang9354]

2:40 diona hold e gives a bonus 75% absorption so she actually has similar tankiness to Thoma

[@_black_bird]

Imma need that Layla thumbnail in full HD, chief

[@obemx7094]

I like seeing these Videos for 4* zajj :)

[@MrHav1k]

I just got her to C4 on the current banners and combined with a second HP set I find that her shield is now stronger than my Zhongli's shield who I built for Burst damage on fav. Very nice to have a Zhongli alternative. Plus hyperfridge with her is fun.

[@SilvoKnight]

I'd appreciate more of the 4* pre release vids. I like building dumb comps and characters, so a unique 4* catches my interest.. and i get itchy to roll for a banner with 4*s i want over the 5*

[@Akeyins]

Finally, I have someone to give my Thoma's old shield bot ToM artifacts to. I definitely wanna try and get her for freeze comps with certain cryo catalyst characters 👀

[@kms_domo]

I would definitely like more 4 star pre-releases. I think a lot of people might pull on a banner specifically for a 4 star, so I think these videos are valuable.

[@iSerginhoo]

Please keep doing these for 4 star characters!

[@SHAdow98V]

Idk how good she is i want her XD also keep making pre-release videos mam about all characters 4 and 5*,it helps alot getting the grips and understanding the basic concept of their kit and if we want to get them or not sometimes.

[@matteofaccin6636]

Love the 4 star analysis

[@andonel]

i dont think ill ever get tired of listening to the fridge explanation/demonstration. just missing the kek at the end LUL

[@natelovestotank2363]

So many comments wanting 4 star pre release analysis, hopefully that makes this video do really well with the algorithm, secretly a 5 million IQ play to ask your viewers if they want more of what they want. Also would like to see funny moments compilations like maybe once in a blue moon if it’s possible

[@grazz9626]

I really enjoy the 4 stars pre-releases, they are fun to watch and helps a lot

[@Weppesz]

Honestly review of the interesting/good 4 star characters would be great I would like that a lot.

[@lafisk9906]

Some people just pull on a banner because thay see a good or a new four star so this kinda analysis is really useful

[@platypus121212]

Two questions. 1.) How much relevance will her C4 have on buffing team members damage? 2.) You don't usually do pre release for 4*s but will we see one for Faruzan?

[@luckyjc8702]

Layla c4 is very weak, around same flat dmg buff as Yunjin ult but only applies for one NA/CA (unless you land multi-hits in

[@absolutelynotgriffith1954]

The background song in the beginning makes me want to crack open a pair of cheap headphones with a the #1 Grit

[@kallum39]

23 days unlisted lmao best strimmer lezzgo

[@silis_pap8473]

Looking forward to more 4* pre-releases! Faruzan looks promising.

[@calamity4551]

Please do more 4* pre-releases, they don't have to be long (length like this one can be pretty nice), just chill, enjoyable like this one (again)

[@soulohd.9138]

Definitely need a pre release for faruzan, I understand not giving some pre analysis on 4* releases but unique kits in 4* should be talked about at the very least

[@drekhunter]

Please keep making these, maybe revisit some old units as well.

[@ThePayneBlack]

4*s are the characters i am most likely to get and use, so i appreciate these a lot.

[@AndresLionheart]

I saw some potential on her kit and thought of HoD. So I guess we'll see. I'm rolling for Tartaglia so if I happen to get a bunch of her I may build her for the lolz to try her with Eula or something until Mika releases (assuming he is a physical support healer for Eula).

[@dnoyrnoptere3499]

I saw her in the pokefungus évent and I m even more in love

[@JelloImpact]

Personally I really like pre releases on the 4 stars!! Changes whether I will toss a few primos to get them or not

[@inoueokaito]

it's kinda funny she doesn't generate that much energy when her shield is interrupted coz in lore she doesn't have any energy and she has to sleep lol

[@i-killed-a-man]

Layla is looking very good, with heavy investment i think she'll be a good damage dealer of field and a great addition to my perma-freeze comp.

[@knmrt2760]

I'm curious to see how she fares against the diona shotgun meme... That's what i wanna test xD

[@MaskedGuyCh]

I was actually quite interested in Layla, because she's the first 4* shielder who gets HP scaling on her damage. Plus I love her name, one of the most beautiful Arabian names. It means "Night". Really glad you made a video on her, thank you