Ice vs Imaginary Character Comparison

Ruan Mei vs Mydei

Ruan Mei is a Ice Harmony — Ruan Mei is an Ice Harmony unit who boosts the whole team's damage, weakness-break efficiency, and RES PEN. Mydei is a Imaginary Destruction — Mydei is an Imaginary Destruction unit who consumes his own HP to enter the Vendetta state and deal huge HP-scaling damage with built-in sustain. For your roster, Ruan Mei contributes harmony value while Mydei covers destruction.

VS
Ruan Mei
VS
Mydei

Damage Profile

Ruan Mei
Mydei
Ice Light Cone — best Past Self in Mirror (signature)
— Even
Imaginary Light Cone — best Flame of Blood, Blaze My Path (signature)
9.5/10 — irreplaceable in Break teams, strong flex buffer.
✓ Ruan
9/10 — premier HP-scaling DPS.

Team Fit

Ruan Mei
Mydei
Ruan Mei + Firefly + Trailblazer (Harmony) + Gallagher.
— Even
Mydei + Sunday + Luocha.
Harmony
— Even
Destruction

Ease of Play

Ruan Mei
Mydei
Ice Harmony
— Even
Imaginary Destruction

🎯 Verdict

If you need a harmony-style option, Ruan Mei (Tier S) is the stronger pull. Mydei (Tier S) is the better pick when you already cover that role or want the cheaper account fit. Both are viable 2026 options.

Which One Should You Choose?

If you need a harmony-style option, Ruan Mei (Tier S) is the stronger pull. Mydei (Tier S) is the better pick when you already cover that role or want the cheaper account fit. Both are viable 2026 options.

Consider your account when deciding. Look at the units and weapons you already own, the teams you already have built, and the content you struggle with most. Both Ruan Mei and Mydei are strong — the right choice depends on which fills a bigger gap in your roster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ruan Mei or Mydei better?

There is no universal answer — Ruan Mei wins in Damage Profile and Team Fit and Ease of Play scenarios where their kit shines, while Mydei is stronger in others. Use the comparison tables above to match each option's strengths to your specific needs.

Which one is better for F2P players?

Both options are viable at base constellation with their F2P alternatives. Check each option's dedicated guide for the best budget builds and teams to see which one fits your account's current roster.