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Lyney
PyroBowFontaine★★★★★

Lyney

Published Jul 17, 2026 · Updated v6.7
Content Tier List
Spiral AbyssS
Imag. TheaterS
OverworldA
Should You Pull?YES

Lyney is one of the strongest Pyro Main DPSs in the current meta and worth pulling for most players. Able to taunt enemies with the Grin-Malkin Hat from his Elemental Skill. Keep in mind that can be easily staggered while aiming, so shields or Interruption RES are important.

Lyney is a 5-Star Pyro Bow user in Genshin Impact who deals powerful Pyro damage through ranged attacks, with increased DMG buffs when paired with more Pyro teammates. Read our detailed Lyney guide to optimize their performance.

BowPyroMain DPS

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

The First Great Magic

DMG dealt by Charged Attacks increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32%. For every party member with the same Elemental Ty

Artifacts

Marechaussee Hunter

When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.

Sands

ATK %

Main stat

Goblet

Pyro DMG

Main stat

Circlet

CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK % > Energy Recharge

Strengths

  • Able to taunt enemies with the Grin-Malkin Hat from his Elemental Skill.
  • Grin-Malkin Hat can easily be refreshed using both Lyney's Charged Attacks and Elemental Burst.
  • Powerful Pyro DMG with a unique Pyro-focused kit.

Weaknesses

  • Can be easily staggered while aiming, so shields or Interruption RES are important.
  • While Lyney's kit is designed around Mono-Pyro gameplay, many teams now favor stronger reaction-based setups instead.

Talent Priority

1
Card Force TranslocationPriority: Max (10)

Primary source of damage or support. Level to 10 first.

2
Bewildering Lights = Wondrous Trick: Miracle ParadePriority: High (8-10)

Important for damage or support value. Level second.

3
Normal AttackPriority: Low (1-6)

Lowest priority. Level last or skip unless you have spare resources.

Substat Priority

1Sands
2Goblet
3Circlet
4Substats
5CRIT Rate
6CRIT DMG
7Energy Recharge
Lyney Standard Rotation
Standard

Lyney's gameplay is centered heavily around his Charged Attacks. You want to hold his attack to the second charge level to fire a "Prop Arrow". This will summon a Grin-Malkin Hat on the field and consume a portion of Lyney's HP (if he is above 60% HP), perfectly stacking his Marechaussee Hunter set.

See build guide

Lyney's gameplay is centered heavily around his Charged Attacks. You want to hold his attack to the second charge level to fire a "Prop Arrow".

Weapons

5-star Weapons

1
The First Great Magic

CRIT DMG 66.2% · Base ATK 608

2
Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage

CRIT DMG 66.2% · Base ATK 608

3
Aqua Simulacra

CRIT DMG 88.2% · Base ATK 542

4
Song of Stillness

ATK 41.3% · Base ATK 510

5
Prototype Crescent

ATK 41.3% · Base ATK 510

Artifact Sets

Marechaussee Hunter
SMarechaussee HunterBest in Slot
2pcNormal and Charged Attack DMG +15%
4pcWhen current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.
Marechaussee Hunter is by far Lyney's best artifact set. Because his Charged Attacks inherently consume his HP and he heals himself using his Elemental Skill, he easily maintains the 3-stack buff.

Sands

ATK %

Goblet

Pyro DMG

Circlet

CRIT DMG

Lavawalker
ALavawalker
2pcPyro RES increased by 40%.
4pcIncreases DMG against opponents affected by Pyro by 35%.
Lavawalker is a viable alternative if you are playing Lyney in his standard Mono-Pyro team composition.

Sands

ATK %

Goblet

Pyro DMG

Circlet

CRIT DMG

Team Compositions

Lyney

Lyney

Main DPS

Nicole

Nicole

Support

Durin

Durin

Support

Albedo

Albedo

Sustain

This team maximizes Lyney's Pyro-based passive by slotting high-utility supports that amplify his Charged Attack damage. It leverages Nicole's ATK buffs and Durin's elemental shred to create a robust, high-DPS environment.

Character Synergy
Lyney
LyneyMain DPS

Main DPS who consumes own HP for Charged Attacks and gains significant DMG bonuses from Pyro allies.

Nicole
NicoleSupport

Provides team-wide shielding and flat ATK buffs to maximize Lyney's output.

Durin
DurinSupport

Applies Pyro and provides 20% to 35% RES Shred to boost overall team damage.

Albedo
AlbedoSustain

Deals off-field damage and provides teamwide Elemental Mastery and percentage-based damage buffs.

Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackCard Force Translocation

Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.

Normal Attack
1st Ascension PassivePerilous Performance

If Lyney consumes HP when firing off a Prop Arrow, the Grin-Malkin hat summoned by the arrow will, upon hitting an opponent, restore 3 Energy to Lyney and increase DMG dealt by 80% of his ATK.

Passive
4th Ascension PassiveConclusive Ovation

The DMG Lyney deals to opponents affected by Pyro will receive the following buffs: ·Increases the DMG dealt by 60%. ·Each Pyro party member other than Lyney will cause the DMG dealt to increase by an additional 20%. Lyney can deal up to 100% increased DMG to opponents affected by Pyro in this way.

Passive
Utility PassiveTrivial Observations

Displays the location of nearby resources unique to Fontaine on the mini-map.

Passive

Constellations

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C1
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C2
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C3
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C4
5
C5
6
C6
C1Whimsical WondersPull Target

Lyney can have 2 Grin-Malkin Hats present at once. Additionally, Prop Arrows will summon 2 Grin-Malkin Hats and grant Lyney 1 extra stack of Prop Surplus. This effect can occur once every 15s.

Is it worth getting?

Circumstantial improvement. Evaluate based on your playstyle.

C2Loquacious Cajoling

When Lyney is on the field, he will gain a stack of Crisp Focus every 2s. Each stack will increase his CRIT DMG by 20%. Max 3 stacks. This effect will be canceled when Lyney leaves the field.

Is it worth getting?

Improves damage ceiling. Good for dedicated mains.

C3Prestidigitation

Increases the Level of Normal Attack: Card Force Translocation by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Provides a situational buff. Worth it if you already have earlier constellations.

C4Well Versed, Well Rehearsed

After an opponent is hit by Lyney's Pyro Charged Attack, this opponent's Pyro RES will be decreased by 20% for 6s.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C5To Pierce Enigmas

Increases the Level of Wondrous Trick: Miracle Parade by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Provides a situational buff. Worth it if you already have earlier constellations.

C6Guarded Smile

When Lyney fires a Prop Arrow, he will fire a Pyrotechnic Strike: Reprised that will deal 80% of a Pyrotechnic Strike's DMG. This DMG is considered Charged Attack DMG.

Is it worth getting?

Circumstantial improvement. Evaluate based on your playstyle.

C0 Lyney is fully functional. Able to taunt enemies with the Grin-Malkin Hat from his Elemental Skill.

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