Best Lingyang Build Guide 2026
Complete build guide for the Glacio Gauntlets Sub-DPS
Glacio
Sub-DPS
Gauntlets
B-Tier
📅 Updated: June 2026
🎮 Version: 2.0+
⏱️ Reading time: 8 min
1. Character Overview
Lingyang is a 5-star Glacio Gauntlets Sub-DPS who enhances her attacks with Glacio energy. While her damage output is decent, she struggles to compete with higher-tier options in the current meta.
Why Build Lingyang?
- Unique Glacio Coating mechanic: Sets Lingyang apart with a distinctive playstyle that rewards mastery.
- Strong Glacio damage: Consistent glacio-element damage output for Glacio teams.
- Versatile team builder: Fits into multiple team compositions as sub-dps.
- Scales well with investment: Performance improves significantly with proper build and Resonance Chains.
Role in Team
Primary sub-dps in Glacio-focused teams. Lingyang excels when paired with characters who can support her glacio coating mechanic and amplify her glacio damage output. Her kit synergizes well with both quick-swap and sustained combat rotations.
2. Best Build
Weapons
BEST IN SLOT
Abyssal Roar
Roar | Gauntlets
Signature. Glacio DMG and ATK Speed.
ALT 5-STAR
Gauntlets of Night
Night | Gauntlets
Best 4-star option.
ALT 5-STAR
Undying Flame
Flame | Gauntlets
ATK% buffs.
Echoes (Sonata Effects)
Freezing Frost (5pc)
2-piece: Glacio DMG +10%
5-piece: When hitting a target with Glacio Frazzle, increase Crit Rate by 10% and grant 30% Glacio DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.
Main Echo: Freezing (or Alternative Echo) — provides Glacio DMG Bonus and ATK% buffs.
Substats Priority
| Priority | Stat | Importance |
| 1 | CRIT Rate | Essential |
| 2 | CRIT DMG | Essential |
| 3 | ATK% | High |
| 4 | Glacio DMG Bonus | Medium |
| 5 | Energy Regen | Low-Medium |
Target Stats
- ATK: 2,200 - 2,500+
- Crit Rate: 60% - 70%
- Crit DMG: 250% - 280%
- Energy Regen: 110% - 120%
- Glacio DMG Bonus: 40% - 60%
3. Skill Analysis
Resonance Liberation Priority: HIGHEST
Main burst damage.
Level this first for maximum damage output.
Resonance Skill Priority: High
Applies Glacio Frazzle.
Important secondary priority after main skills.
Forte Circuit Priority: High
Enhances normal attacks.
Important secondary priority after main skills.
Normal Attack Priority: Medium
Core damage output.
Level after primary skills are maxed.
Intro Skill Priority: Low
Entry damage.
Lowest priority, level last.
Skill Level Priority
Resonance Liberation > Resonance Skill > Forte Circuit > Normal Attack > Intro Skill
4. Team Compositions
Lingyang excels in teams that can support her glacio coating mechanic and amplify her glacio damage. She works best with characters who provide healing, buffs, or complementary elemental reactions.
F2P
Lingyang (Main DPS) Carlotta (Sub-DPS) Baizhi (Healer/Support)
Double Glacio.
Balanced
Lingyang (Main DPS) Jiyan (Sub-DPS) Verina (Healer/Support)
Aero + Glacio combo.
Rotation Tips
- Start with support/healer: Cast Resonance Skill to apply buffs, build Concerto Energy.
- Swap to sub-DPS: Apply elemental reactions and generate Concerto.
- Swap to Lingyang (Intro): Apply Glacio Frazzle and gain initial buffs.
- Build resources: Use Normal Attacks and Skills to build energy/buffs.
- Cast Liberation: Unleash burst damage at optimal timing.
- Maintain DPS: Continue attacking during buff windows.
- Swap out: Trigger Outro skill, switch to support to restart cycle.
Tip: Always time your Liberation with full buffs for maximum damage output. Maintain Glacio Frazzle on enemies for consistent damage.
5. Resonance Chain (Sequence Nodes)
S1
First Light: Glacio DMG +15%
S2
Radiant Power: Normal Attack speed +15%
S3
Ascended Might: Liberation DMG +20%
S4
Golden Grace: Forte Circuit lasts +3s
S5
Crown of Glory: Crit Rate +20%
S6
Eternal Legacy: Glacio Frazzle deals additional 50% DMG
Worth Pulling?
S1 and S2 provide the biggest power spikes. S6 is powerful but luxury. S0 Lingyang is already a solid character. S2 is the sweet spot for most players. S3 and S5 provide massive damage spikes. S6 is whale territory but transforms Lingyang into the highest tier character.
6. Upgrade Materials
Materials needed to ascend Lingyang to 6✦ and level all main skills to 10:
Ascension Materials (0✦ → 6✦)
Shell Credit170,000
Frost Crystal46
Ice Core60
LF Whisperin Core4
MF Whisperin Core12
HF Whisperin Core12
FF Whisperin Core4
Skill Materials (All Main Skills to 10)
Shell Credit630,000
Waveworn Residue 2263
Waveworn Residue 23516
Waveworn Residue 23912
MF Whisperin Core3
HF Whisperin Core16
FF Whisperin Core12
Sentinel's Dagger6
Total Shell Credits Needed
~800,000 Shell Credits total for full ascension + all skills. Start saving early!
7. Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lingyang worth building without her signature weapon?
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Yes. Lingyang performs well with F2P alternatives. Gauntlets of Night is the best free-to-play option. Her damage primarily comes from her kit and glacio coating mechanic, not just the weapon.
What is the minimum Resonance Chain needed?
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S0 is completely viable for all content. S2 provides the best value for most players. S3 and S5 offer significant damage spikes. S6 is luxury but provides the highest DPS ceiling.
What substats should I prioritize?
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Priority: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%. Focus on Crit Rate to reach 60-70% first, then Crit DMG, then ATK%.
What team composition is best for F2P players?
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Aero + Glacio combo.
Should I pull for Lingyang?
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If you need a strong sub-dps for your glacio team, Lingyang is worth pulling. She is a solid S-tier character that performs well at S0 and scales nicely with investment.
Disclaimer: Build recommendations are based on official game data and community testing as of Version 2.0. Game updates may change character balance, echo sets, and optimal builds. Always verify in-game before investing rare resources. Last updated: June 2026.