Arcane vs Yvonne
Arcane vs Yvonne — two damage Operators (Nature vs Cryo) competing for the same roster slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Arcane if…
- You need a Nature DPS Operator and Arcane's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Arcane's Nature Infliction + Corrode identity over Yvonne's Damage Dealer + Solidify.
- Pull Arcane if you want one Operator who can carry two jobs.
Pick Yvonne if…
- You need a Cryo DPS Operator and Yvonne's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Yvonne's Damage Dealer + Solidify identity over Arcane's Nature Infliction + Corrode.
- Yvonne pairs huge Ultimate burst with consistent Solidification that freezes non-boss targets and opens Cryo or Nature infliction routes for teammates.
Arcane and Yvonne are both DPS investments that answer different account needs across Nature and Cryo. Arcane shines when Pull Arcane if you want one Operator who can carry two jobs. Yvonne is the better commit when Yvonne pairs huge Ultimate burst with consistent Solidification that freezes non-boss targets and opens Cryo or Nature infliction routes for teammates. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Arcane
- Battle Skill "Jadecrushing Grid" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Creates a Jadecrushing Grid that deals Nature DMG and applies Nature Infliction to enemies within the area of effect. Intellect (N) ≥ Will (N
- Combo Skill "Yinglung Stance IV" — Intellect (N) ≥ Will (N), Array Arcana: INT is ACTIVE. COMBO TRIGGER: When Nature Infliction or at least 2 stacks of non-Nature Arts Infliction are applied on a
- Ultimate "Gloompurge" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Arcane creates a Gloompurger Array that immediately deals Nature DMG to enemies within the area of effect (AOE). When hitting an enemy within
- Needs the right element pairing — off-element squads leave Arcane's kit half-used.
- Investment cost is real before the kit feels smooth in longer fights.
Yvonne
- Battle Skill "Brr-Brr-Bomb β" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Throws a freezing bomb. The bomb explodes when it hits the enemy to deal Cryo DMG. If hitting an enemy with Cryo Infliction or Nature Inflict
- Combo Skill "Flashfreezer υ37" — COMBO TRIGGER: When the controlled operator performs a Final Strike on an enemy with Solidification. SKILL DESCRIPTION: Immediately deploys Frost-e-Bytee next t
- Ultimate "Cryoblasting Pistolier" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Immediately deploys the support bot Tink-a-Bella and makes Yvonne the controlled operator. Temporarily enhances Yvonne's basic attack (BATK).
- Needs the right element pairing — off-element squads leave Yvonne's kit half-used.
- Investment cost is real before the kit feels smooth in longer fights.
Shared Team Members
With Arcane
Tangtang's Ultimate is a full-screen time-stop. Cast it so Arcane (and the rest of the squad) can dump skills safely without the wave moving out of position.
With Yvonne
Tangtang's Ultimate is a full-screen time-stop. Cast it so Yvonne (and the rest of the squad) can dump skills safely without the wave moving out of position.
With Arcane
Xaihi is the Cryo/Arts buffer seat — Amp from Battle Skill and team Cryo/Nature amp from Ultimate so Arcane's damage windows are actually buffed.
With Yvonne
Xaihi is the Cryo/Arts buffer seat — Amp from Battle Skill and team Cryo/Nature amp from Ultimate so Yvonne's damage windows are actually buffed.
With Arcane
Gilberta applies Arts Susceptibility and Nature enablement, then amps the dump with her Ultimate. She is the premium Arts support seat next to Arcane.
With Yvonne
Gilberta applies Arts Susceptibility and Nature enablement, then amps the dump with her Ultimate. She is the premium Arts support seat next to Yvonne.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Type 42: Solemn Phalanx
Gear set
Hot Work
Main stats
Body Intellect · Hands CRIT / Nature DMG · Kits Arts Intensity / Nature DMG
Substats
Intellect > Arts Intensity > HP%
Weapon
Artzy Tyrannical
Gear set
MI Security
Main stats
Body Intellect · Hands CRIT / Cryo DMG · Kits Arts Intensity / Cryo DMG
Substats
Intellect > Arts Intensity > HP%
Who Should You Pull?
- You need a Nature DPS Operator and Arcane's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Arcane's Nature Infliction + Corrode identity over Yvonne's Damage Dealer + Solidify.
- Pull Arcane if you want one Operator who can carry two jobs.
- INT form is a top-end Nature/Cryo damage engine — especially on the second Ultimate — while WILL form groups enemies, applies Nature and Cryo Susceptibility, and plugs into existing Monument teams as an enabler.
- Arcane is a stronger general pull priority for your roster.
- You need a Cryo DPS Operator and Yvonne's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Yvonne's Damage Dealer + Solidify identity over Arcane's Nature Infliction + Corrode.
- Yvonne pairs huge Ultimate burst with consistent Solidification that freezes non-boss targets and opens Cryo or Nature infliction routes for teammates.
- Gilberta, Xaihi, Tangtang, and Estella all show up around her kit on serious Monument clears — this is a real Cryo burst lane, not a side project.
- Yvonne is a stronger general pull priority for your roster.