Liu Ying, a 5-Star Electro character from Liyue, serves as a member of The Yun-Han Opera Troupe's Shadow Division. At 22 years old, she embodies grace and nostalgia, navigating life with the elegance reminiscent of a stage performer. Her striking appearance features ink-black hair styled traditionally, adorned with golden hairpins and purple ribbons. She wears an ornate outfit reflective of a shadow puppeteer, along with accessories like her glowing paper lantern and the rapier "Moon-Catch." Liu Ying's combat abilities include elegant thrusts and area-of-effect Electro damage through her skills, while her personality leans towards being wistful and meticulously controlled, reflecting a deep-seated fear of abandonment. She engages with the world as if every interaction is part of a performance, revealing a hidden complexity beneath her theatrical facade.

Liu Ying is a character with a unique skillset related to her connection with the art of shadowplay in Liyue Harbor. Her Ascension Passive, "Once More, It Was So Clear," enables her to collect "Fleeting Sparks" from exploding Memory Silhouettes, boosting Energy Recharge and restoring energy. Her utility passive, "Artisan's Dedication," reveals local specialties on the map and grants a crafting material refund chance.

Her constellations enhance her abilities: C1 increases the HP of her Memory Silhouette and boosts her Electro damage, while C2 reduces enemy defense. C3 and C5 level up her key skills, and C4 provides her with a shield when collecting sparks, with additional damage upon shield break. C6 allows her attacks to trigger Memory Silhouette effects and extends related durations.

Liu Ying's materials for ascension include Mora, Vajrada Amethyst, Glaze Lily, and other enemy drops. The lore reveals her upbringing under an eccentric puppeteer who emphasized capturing fleeting beauty, leading to her current obsession with preserving moments through performance. Her Vision grants her the power to manipulate memories and shadows, highlighting her emotional depth and desire to relive past connections.

Liu Ying expresses an artistic perspective through a series of reflections and dialogues. He invites the audience to engage in the nuances of theater, emphasizing the importance of timing and the beauty of shadows. Liu speaks poetically about different weather conditions as they relate to memory and emotions. He reflects on other characters and their art, contrasting the transient nature of life and memories with his desire to preserve moments in time. His musings culminate in a yearning to hold onto fleeting experiences, showcasing his deep connection to light, shadow, and the art of storytelling.