Character Overview
Lynae is a 5-star Spectro Pistol sub-DPS with Tune Break abilities. She provides powerful team buffs and Spectro damage.
Why Build Lynae?
- Powerful team buffs (24% DMG, 25% Liberation DMG)
- Tune Break abilities
- Flexible DPS or support build
- Fast rotations
Role in Team: Sub-DPS and support. Lynae buffs the team with her Outro, then provides off-field damage.
Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Attack | 3/5 | Core damage source. Prioritize for maximum output. |
| Resonance Skill | 4/5 | Core damage source. Prioritize for maximum output. |
| Resonance Liberation | 5/5 | Core damage source. Prioritize for maximum output. |
| Forte Circuit | 4/5 | Core damage source. Prioritize for maximum output. |
| Intro Skill | 2/5 | Entry damage and buff application. |
Skills & Abilities
Skills & Abilities
Basic Attack: Lumingloss
Perform up to 4 consecutive slashes dealing Spectro DMG. The fourth hit deals increased damage and generates 1 Incandescence stack.
| Stage | Damage (Lv.90) |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 62.5% ATK |
| Stage 2 | 68.3% ATK |
| Stage 3 | 45.2% x 2 ATK |
| Stage 4 | 125.8% ATK + 1 Incandescence |
| Heavy Attack | 98.4% ATK |
| Dodge Counter | 85.6% ATK x 2 |
Resonance Skill: Ominous Light
Dash forward and unleash a Spectro slash, dealing Spectro DMG and applying 2 stacks of Spectro Frazzle. Generates 2 Incandescence stacks on hit. Can be cast mid-air.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 156.8% + 178.2% ATK |
| Spectro Frazzle | 2 stacks applied |
| Incandescence | +2 stacks |
| Concerto Regen | 12 |
| Cooldown | 12s |
Resonance Liberation: Illuminous Epiphany
Consume all Incandescence stacks to unleash a massive Spectro explosion. Each stack consumed increases the damage multiplier. At 10 stacks, triggers Max Incandescence for bonus damage and extended Spectro Frazzle duration.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Base DMG | 385.6% ATK |
| Per Stack Bonus | +42.5% ATK |
| Max Stack DMG (10) | 810.6% ATK |
| Max Incandescence Bonus | +25% Total DMG |
| Energy Cost | 125 |
| Cooldown | 20s |
Forte Circuit: Incandescence
Lynae's core mechanic. Accumulates Incandescence stacks (max 10) through Normal Attacks and Resonance Skill. Stacks are consumed by Resonance Liberation for increased damage. When reaching max stacks, Lynae enters Illuminated State, gaining +15% Spectro DMG Bonus.
| Mechanic | Effect |
|---|---|
| Stack Generation | NA4: +1 | Skill: +2 | Dodge Counter: +1 |
| Max Stacks | 10 |
| Illuminated State | +15% Spectro DMG (at 10 stacks) |
| Stack Duration | 25s (refreshes on new gain) |
Inherent Skills
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Radiant Decree | +20% Spectro DMG Bonus for 15s after casting Liberation. |
| Magistrate's Authority | +10% ATK for each Spectro Frazzle stack on enemies (max +60%). |
| Team Buff | +15% Spectro DMG for the team when Lynae is active. |
| Frazzle Mastery | +25% Spectro Frazzle damage when enemies are afflicted. |
Best Weapons
Spectrum Blaster (Signature)
Effect - Spectrum Surge:
ATK increased by 12%. When dealing Spectro DMG, gain 1 stack of Spectrum (0.5s cooldown), each stack provides 4% Spectro DMG Bonus (max 14 stacks, lasts 12s at max). When Concerto Energy is consumed, gain +30% ATK for 15s.
Why Best: Perfect synergy with Lynae's Spectro-focused kit. Provides massive Spectro DMG stacking and ATK boost on swap, matching her rotation perfectly.
Static Mist
Effect - Mist of Static:
ATK increased by 12%. When dealing Basic Attack DMG, gain 10% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 14s (stacks up to 3). When Concerto Energy is consumed, gain 40% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 10s.
Alternative: Strong 5-star option focusing on Basic Attack DMG, good for sustained damage builds.
Phasic Homogenizer
Effect - Phasic Wave:
ATK increased by 12%. Gains 1 stack of Phasic Mark on dealing damage (0.5s cooldown), +5 stacks on Resonance Skill cast. Each stack gives 4% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus (max 14 stacks, removed after 12s at max).
Alternative: Good for Skill-focused builds, works well if you use Skill frequently in rotation.
Cadenza (F2p)
Effect - Cadenza's Grace:
Increase ATK by 8%. When HP is above 80%, gain 15% Spectro DMG Bonus.
F2P Choice: Best free-to-play option. Easy to refine to R5, provides consistent Spectro DMG bonus with good uptime.
Best Echo Build
Sonata Effect: Pact of Neonlight Leap
2-piece: Spectro DMG +10%
5-piece: When hitting a target with Spectro DMG, increase Crit Rate by 10% and grant 30% Spectro DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.
Main Echo: Rite of Gilded Revelation (or Pact of Neonlight Leap)
Rite of Gilded Revelation is the best main echo for Lynae, providing Spectro DMG Bonus and ATK% buffs that synergize with her kit. Pact of Neonlight Leap is a good alternative for additional Concerto Energy generation.
Echo Stats Priority
| Cost | Main Stat Priority |
|---|---|
| 4-COST | Crit Rate & Crit DMG |
| 3-COST | Spectro DMG Bonus |
| 1-COST | ATK% |
Substats Priority
| Priority | Stat | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRIT Rate | Essential |
| 2 | CRIT DMG | Essential |
| 3 | ATK% | High |
| 4 | Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus | Medium |
| 5 | Energy Regen | Low-Medium |
Best Team Compositions
Premium Team (With Hiyuki)
Strategy: Hiyuki provides Main DPS damage. Chisa applies healing and buffs. Lynae buffs the team with her Outro and provides off-field Spectro damage.
Spectro Team
Strategy: Jinhsi provides Spectro Main DPS. Shorekeeper keeps the team healthy and buffed. Lynae enables Spectro teams with her buffs and off-field damage.
F2P Alternative
Strategy: Rover/Spectro provides Spectro resonance and Main DPS. Baizhi is the free healer with decent buffs. This team is fully obtainable without gacha (except Lynae herself).
Rotation Guide (Premium Team (With Hiyuki))
- Start with Chisa: Cast Resonance Skill to apply buffs, build Concerto Energy.
- Swap to Hiyuki: Apply sub-DPS damage, cast Skill and Liberation to generate Concerto.
- Swap to Lynae (Intro): Applies Spectro DMG and gains initial stacks.
- Build stacks: Normal Attack combo + Resonance Skill.
- Cast Liberation at max stacks: Max damage output with enhanced state bonus.
- Swap out: Trigger Outro skill, switch to support to restart cycle.
Tip: Always aim to cast Liberation at exactly max stacks for the bonus. Do not waste stacks by over-capping.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Powerful team buffs (24% DMG, 25% Liberation DMG)
- Tune Break abilities
- Flexible DPS or support build
- Fast rotations
- Flexible team building options
Cons
- Requires buff management for optimal team support
- Energy-hungry for frequent Liberation usage
- Rotation can be complex for beginners
- Signature weapon significantly improves performance
- Limited without proper Spectro support
Resonance Chain (Constellations)
| Sequence | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | First Light | Resonance Liberation DMG increased by 40%. Max Tune Break bonus increased to +35%. |
| S2 | Radiant Authority | +1 max Tune Break stack (11 total). Enhanced State grants additional +10% ATK Speed. |
| S3 | Light's Judgment | Resonance Skill cooldown reduced by 2s. Skill now generates +1 Tune Break stack. |
| S4 | Golden Mandate | When consuming Tune Break, 50% chance to not consume stacks (max 5 stacks preserved per Liberation). |
| S5 | Crown of Light | Resonance Liberation level +3. Tune Break duration extended by 5s. |
| S6 | Eternal Light | After casting Liberation, enter Transcendent State for 8s: +50% Spectro DMG, attacks generate double Tune Break. |
Value Assessment: S1 and S2 provide the biggest damage spikes. S6 is powerful but luxury. S0 Lynae is already S tier.
Character Comparison
| Aspect | Lynae | Jinhsi | Phoebe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Spectro | Spectro | Spectro |
| Weapon | Pistol | Broadblade | Rectifier |
| Burst Type | Stack-based Liberation | Stack-based Liberation | Charge shots |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| S0 Power | S | SS | S |
| Team Flexibility | High | High | High |