Wuthering Waves · Build Guide
Yinlin Build
Best weapons, echoes & teams
Skills
Zapstring's Dance
Yinlin controls puppet Zapstring to perform up to 4 attacks, dealing Electro DMG.
Consume STA to control Zapstring, dealing Electro DMG.
Consume STA to control Zapstring to perform a Mid-air Plunging Attack, dealing Electro DMG.
Normal Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Electro DMG.
Magnetic Roar
Zapstring deals Electro DMG to the target and puts Yinlin in Execution Mode.
Basic Attack and Dodge Counter trigger 1 Electromagnetic Blast per hit. Each stage of Basic Attack or Dodge Counter can only trigger 1 blast, up to 4 times total.
Attacks all targets marked with Sinner's Mark, dealing Electro DMG.
Use Resonance Skill after Magnetic Roar to cast Lightning Execution, attacking the target and dealing Electro DMG. Enters cooldown if not cast in time or when Yinlin is switched out.
Thundering Wrath
Command Zapstring to call down thunder over a large area, dealing Electro DMG. Applies Sinner's Mark to all targets hit.
Raging Storm
Command Zapstring to attack, dealing Electro DMG in a large area. Applies Sinner's Mark to targets hit.
Strategist
The incoming Resonator has their Electro DMG Amplified by 20% and Resonance Liberation DMG Amplified by 25% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Inherent Skills
Pain Immersion
After using Resonance Skill Magnetic Roar, Yinlin's Crit. Rate is increased by 15% for 5s.
Deadly Focus
Resonance Skill Lightning Execution DMG is increased by 10% when hitting targets marked with Sinner's Mark. When triggered, Yinlin's ATK is increased by 10% for 4s.
Tune Break
Tune Break: Rectifier
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.
Forte Circuit
Chameleon Cipher
When Judgment Points are full, Heavy Attack is replaced with Chameleon Cipher. Consumes all Judgment Points to attack the target, dealing Electro DMG (Heavy Attack DMG). On hit, replaces the target's Sinner's Mark with Punishment Mark (lasts 18s).
Applied to the target by Basic Attack, Resonance Liberation, and Intro Skill on hit. Removed when Yinlin is switched out.
When a target with Punishment Mark takes damage, Judgement Strike triggers Coordinated Attacks on all targets with Punishment Mark, dealing Electro DMG (Resonance Skill DMG). Triggers up to once per second.
Up to 100 points. Restored when casting Intro Skill; when Basic Attack hits a target; when Resonance Skill Magnetic Roar or Lightning Execution is cast; when Electromagnetic Blast hits a target.
Resonance Chain
Priority nodes: S5 Resounding Will · S1 Morality's Crossroads · S3 Unyielding Verdict
Resounding Will
★ PriorityResonance Liberation Thundering Wrath deals 100% extra DMG to targets with Sinner's Mark or Punishment Mark.
+100% Liberation DMG · Resonance Liberation Thundering Wrath deals 100% extra damage to targets with Forte Circuit's Sinner's Mark or Punishment Mark.
Yinlin is a 5★ Electro Rectifier Sub-DPS in Wuthering Waves. The best build is Stringmaster with the 5-piece Moonlit Clouds echo set, using Impermanence Heron as the main echo. The strongest team is Yinlin with Calcharo and Shorekeeper (electro coordinated burst). At Level 90, aim for 15500+ HP, 1250+ DEF, 2000-2400+ ATK, 45%-65%+ (Before Passive) CRIT Rate, 255-280%+ CRIT DMG, 128%+ Energy Regen and 30-70%+ Electro DMG Bonus.
Best Weapons
by calculated performance
Stringmaster
R1BestYinlin's signature Rectifier is easily one of the best generalist options in the game and her best in slot. It gives massive ATK, CRIT Rate and DMG Bonus buffs, with an ATK% buff that's only further increased in quickswap which makes it stand even higher above the options below.
100.0%
Whispers of Sirens
R1Cantarella's Signature weapon provides super high CRIT DMG and solid ATK and Basic DMG Bonus stats. While Yinlin does tend to overcap on CRIT Rate when running her Signature weapon, it isn't an issue on this weapon which makes it one of the best alternatives Yinlin has available.
96.7%
Rime-Draped Sprouts
R1Slightly worse version of Whispers of Sirens, giving the same base stats and benefits but less Basic DMG Bonus.
96.3%
Lethean Elegy
R1This weapon has a lower CRIT Rate secondary stat but gets higher Base ATK as a trade-off. On top of its 8% DEF Ignore effect, it also provides Yinlin enough CRIT Rate to CRIT consistently without overcapping, making it a great choice for her.
94.8%
Cosmic Ripples
R1Best permanently available option for Yinlin, lacks CRIT stat boosts but gives a lot of ATK and Energy Regen in exchange.
90.0%
Percentages show relative damage performance from calculations; some weapons bring un-quantifiable quality-of-life on top.
Best Echo Sets
Special Set
Moonlit Clouds
This set sacrifices Yinlin's personal damage in order to provide higher buffing to a single character. It provides an extra 10% Energy Regen to the wielder unconditionally and gives 22.5% ATK to the incoming character for 15s after casting Outro skill.
Example Loadout · 4 · 3 · 3 · 1 · 1 cost
5-Piece Sonata
Empyrean Anthem
Offers an unconditional 10% Energy Regen% and 80% Coordinated DMG boost. Also grants a passive supportive effect upon a Coordinated Attack CRIT, giving 20% ATK to the on-field active character. Offers a nice blend of personal damage and buffing.
Example Loadout · 4 · 3 · 3 · 1 · 1 cost
Special Set
Moonlit Clouds
This set sacrifices Yinlin's personal damage in order to provide higher buffing to a single character. It provides an extra 10% Energy Regen to the wielder unconditionally and gives 22.5% ATK to the incoming character for 15s after casting Outro skill.
Example Loadout · 4 · 3 · 3 · 1 · 1 cost
Echo Main Stats
4 · 3 · 3 · 1 · 1 cost
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Electro DMG
Electro DMG > ATK%
ATK%
ATK%
Substats Priority
Energy Regen (Until Satisfied)BestCRIT Rate = CRIT DMGATK%ATK = Resonance Skill DMG%Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > ATK = Resonance Skill DMG%
Skill Priority
Forte
Liberation
Skill
Basic
Intro
Best Teams
Electro Coordinated Burst
Alternative Team
Best Resonance Chain Nodes
Priority nodes: S5 Resounding Will · S1 Morality's Crossroads · S3 Unyielding Verdict
Resounding Will
★ PriorityResonance Liberation Thundering Wrath deals 100% extra DMG to targets with Sinner's Mark or Punishment Mark.
+100% Liberation DMG · Resonance Liberation Thundering Wrath deals 100% extra damage to targets with Forte Circuit's Sinner's Mark or Punishment Mark.
Yinlin build summary
Stringmaster is the weapon to build around. Without it, Whispers of Sirens, Rime-Draped Sprouts and Lethean Elegy are the next picks, in that order. Augment is the budget option.
On the Moonlit Clouds set, run CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG on the 4-cost, Electro DMG on the 3-cost, Electro DMG > ATK% on the 3-cost and ATK% on both 1-costs. Substats in priority order: Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > ATK = Resonance Skill DMG%.
The Resonance Chain nodes worth pulling for are S5 (+100% Liberation DMG), S1 (+70% Skill DMG) and S3 (+55% Forte DMG). Level Forte Circuit → Res. Liberation → Res. Skill → Basic Attack → Intro Skill.
Ascension needs 46× Group Abomination Tacet Core above everything else, and the full build — ascension plus every forte node — costs 2,200,000 Shell Credits.
- Role
- 5★ Electro Rectifier Sub-DPS
- Best weapon
- Stringmaster
- Alternatives
- Whispers of Sirens, Rime-Draped Sprouts, Lethean Elegy
- Echo set
- Moonlit Clouds
- Main echo
- Impermanence Heron
- Main stats
- 4-cost CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · 3-cost Electro DMG · 3-cost Electro DMG > ATK% · 1-cost ATK% · 1-cost ATK%
- Substats
- Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > ATK = Resonance Skill DMG%
- Skill priority
- Forte Circuit > Res. Liberation > Res. Skill > Basic Attack > Intro Skill
- Best chain nodes
- S5, S1, S3
- Best team
- Yinlin + Calcharo, Shorekeeper
- Level 90 targets
- 15500+ HP · 1250+ DEF · 2000-2400+ ATK · 45%-65%+ (Before Passive) CRIT Rate · 255-280%+ CRIT DMG · 128%+ Energy Regen · 30-70%+ Electro DMG Bonus
- Key ascension material
- 46× Group Abomination Tacet Core
- Full build cost
- 2,200,000 Shell Credits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best weapon for Yinlin?
Stringmaster is the best-in-slot weapon. Yinlin's signature Rectifier is easily one of the best generalist options in the game and her best in slot. It gives massive ATK, CRIT Rate and DMG Bonus buffs, with an ATK% buff that's only further increased in quickswap which makes it stand even higher above the options below. The next best options are Whispers of Sirens and Rime-Draped Sprouts. Augment is the strongest budget pick.
What echo set should Yinlin use?
Run the 5-piece Moonlit Clouds set on Yinlin. Impermanence Heron is the recommended main echo. Main stats by cost: 4-cost CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG, 3-cost Electro DMG, 3-cost Electro DMG > ATK%, 1-cost ATK%, 1-cost ATK%.
What substats does Yinlin want?
On Yinlin, prioritise these echo substats: Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > ATK = Resonance Skill DMG%.
Which skills should you level first on Yinlin?
Level the forte nodes in this order on Yinlin: Forte Circuit → Res. Liberation → Res. Skill → Basic Attack → Intro Skill.
What is the best team for Yinlin?
Electro Coordinated Burst: Yinlin with Calcharo and Shorekeeper. Alternative Team: Yinlin with Xiangli Yao and Verina. Yinlin enters with Intro (Sinner's Mark applied), casts Magnetic Roar to enter Execution Mode (4 Electromagnetic Blasts via Basic…
What element and weapon does Yinlin use?
Yinlin is a 5★ Electro Rectifier resonator from Huanglong.
Ascension Materials
×4LF Whisperin Core
×12MF Whisperin Core
×12HF Whisperin Core
×4FF Whisperin Core
×46Group Abomination Tacet Core
×60Coriolus
170,000 Shell CreditsSkill Upgrade Materials
×25LF Whisperin Core×28MF Whisperin Core×40HF Whisperin Core×57FF Whisperin Core
×25Lento Helix
×28Adagio Helix
×55Andante Helix
×67Presto Helix
×26Unwarranted Feather2,030,000 Shell Credits