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Yvonne vs Zhuang Fangyi

Yvonne vs Zhuang Fangyi — two damage Operators (Cryo vs Electric) competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

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 Zhuang Fangyi's Damage Dealer + Electrify.
  • Yvonne pairs huge Ultimate burst with consistent Solidification that freezes non-boss targets and opens Cryo or Nature infliction routes for teammates.

Pick Zhuang Fangyi if…

  • You need a Electric DPS Operator and Zhuang Fangyi's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Zhuang Fangyi's Damage Dealer + Electrify identity over Yvonne's Damage Dealer + Solidify.
  • Zhuang Fangyi is the Electrification / Sunderblade carry that defines Electric endgame right now.
Verdict

Yvonne and Zhuang Fangyi are both DPS investments that answer different account needs across Cryo and Electric. Yvonne shines when Yvonne pairs huge Ultimate burst with consistent Solidification that freezes non-boss targets and opens Cryo or Nature infliction routes for teammates. Zhuang Fangyi is the better commit when Zhuang Fangyi is the Electrification / Sunderblade carry that defines Electric endgame right now. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Yvonne
Stat
Zhuang Fangyi
Cryo
Element
Electric
DPS (Flex DPS)
Role
DPS (Main DPS)
Striker
Class
Striker
Handcannon
Weapon
Arts Unit
6★
Rarity
6★
Damage: A · Team Utility: A · Ease of Use: AWinner
Endgame ratings
Damage: S · Team Utility: B · Ease of Use: B
Intellect
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG
Damage Dealer + Solidify
Playstyle
Damage Dealer + Electrify
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Tangtang / Xaihi / Gilberta
Best support shell
Akekuri / Perlica
Opus: The Living — For a 5 Star option, Opus: The Living works decently. Th
F2P weapon
Fluorescent Roc — A generic 4-star Arts Unit. Zhuang Fangyi can make full
Excellent
P0 viability
Excellent

Strengths & Weaknesses

Yvonne

Strengths
  • 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).
Weaknesses
  • 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.

Zhuang Fangyi

Strengths
  • Battle Skill "Mantra of Sundering" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Consumes the target's Electrification to increase the DMG multiplier of this battle skill and create [Status Level of Electrification consume
  • Combo Skill "Breath of Transformation" — COMBO TRIGGER: When the controlled operator's Final Strike or Finisher hits an enemy with Electric Infliction. SKILL DESCRIPTION: Zhuang Fangyi creates a Xiranb
  • Ultimate "Smiting Tempest" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Transforms into the Empyrean of Truth that grants these enhancements: Zhuang Fangyi's basic attacks are enhanced and her actions are harder t
Weaknesses
  • Wants dedicated setup time — dropping Zhuang Fangyi into a random squad without infliction / stagger support softens the damage window.
  • Field-time sensitive; heavy multi-DPS rotations can truncate the dump.

Shared Team Members

With Yvonne

Arcane either dumps Nature/Cryo damage in INT form or groups and applies Susceptibility in WILL form. Beside Yvonne, she is the setup/burst flex that creates a clean window to spend.

With Zhuang Fangyi

Arcane either dumps Nature/Cryo damage in INT form or groups and applies Susceptibility in WILL form. Beside Zhuang Fangyi, she is the setup/burst flex that creates a clean window to spend.

Best Builds (Signature)

Yvonne

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%

Zhuang Fangyi

Weapon

Lone Barge

Gear set

Xiranflow

Main stats

Body Will · Hands CRIT / Electric / Arts DMG · Kits Arts Intensity / Electric / Arts DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG > ATK% > Arts Intensity

Who Should You Pull?

Yvonne
Pull 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 Zhuang Fangyi's Damage Dealer + Electrify.
  • 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.
Yvonne Full Guide
Zhuang Fangyi
Pull Zhuang Fangyi if…
  • You need a Electric DPS Operator and Zhuang Fangyi's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Zhuang Fangyi's Damage Dealer + Electrify identity over Yvonne's Damage Dealer + Solidify.
  • Zhuang Fangyi is the Electrification / Sunderblade carry that defines Electric endgame right now.
  • She parks up to nine Sunderblades, channels them for damage and Ultimate energy, and loops Electrification consumption into the next wave of blades — a kit that rewards dedicated Electric teams rather than splash fills.
  • Zhuang Fangyi is a stronger general pull priority for your roster.
Zhuang Fangyi Full Guide