Theorylytics
Cyno

electro · Polearm

Cyno

Main DPS

VS
Keqing

electro · Sword

Keqing

Main DPS

Cyno vs Keqing

Sustained Electro fury vs. rapid Quickswap Agravate

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Cyno if…

  • When running 'Quickbloom' teams with Furina and Nahida
  • If you enjoy long, rhythmic combat sequences
  • When you have his signature weapon (Staff of the Scarlet Sands)

Pick Keqing if…

  • In pure Aggravate teams with Fischl
  • If you prefer frequent swapping and using Bursts on cooldown
  • When you need a character that functions perfectly without an ER sands
Verdict

Keqing is generally more flexible and fits the current meta's preference for shorter rotations. Cyno offers higher sustained damage but requires very specific team compositions to excel.

At a Glance

Cyno
Stat
Keqing
18 Seconds
Field Time
5-8 Seconds
Very High
Energy Dependency
Very LowWinner
Hypercarry
Playstyle
Quickswap / Aggravate
Moderate
Multi-Target
GoodWinner
HighWinner
Resistance
Low (Uses I-frames)
Moderate
Ease of Use
HighWinner
ATK / EM
Scalings
Pure ATK / Crit
Low
F2P Friendly
HighWinner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Cyno

Strengths
  • Extremely high damage ceiling within his extended Burst window via Spread reactions
  • Self-contained Electro Infusion — no external infusion support needed
  • Long 18-second Burst window allows extended on-field carry time
Weaknesses
  • Massive Energy requirements (80 cost) demand heavy ER investment or a battery
  • Almost no contribution outside his Burst window — dead weight between rotations
  • Long on-field requirement locks out other DPS units for the full Burst duration

Keqing

Strengths
  • Strong Electro damage
  • Versatile team options
Weaknesses
  • Requires investment
  • Best teams use limited 5-stars

Shared Team Members

FischlFischl

With Cyno

Fischl acts as a premier battery for Cyno, using Oz to generate constant Electro particles to help fuel his 80-cost Burst. Her A4 passive, 'Undone Be Thy Sinful Hex,' is triggered frequently by Cyno's Aggravate reactions, adding significant off-field damage to the rotation. This duo ensures Cyno can maintain his Burst uptime while benefiting from extra Electro application.

With Keqing

Fischl is Keqing's best partner, as Keqing's rapid Electro attacks trigger Fischl's A4 passive more frequently than almost any other character. Together, they provide a constant stream of Electro damage and particles, making Keqing's Aggravate rotations incredibly fluid and high-damage. This 'double-electro' core is the foundation of Keqing's most effective modern teams.

Best Builds (Signature)

Cyno

Weapon

Staff of the Scarlet Sands

Artifacts

Gilded Dreams

Sands

Elemental Mastery

Goblet

Electro DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > EM > ATK% > ER%

Keqing

Weapon

Mistsplitter Reforged

Artifacts

Thundering Fury

Sands

ATK %

Goblet

Electro DMG

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK % > Elemental Mastery

Who Should You Pull?

Cyno
Pull Cyno if…
  • When running 'Quickbloom' teams with Furina and Nahida
  • If you enjoy long, rhythmic combat sequences
  • When you have his signature weapon (Staff of the Scarlet Sands)
Cyno Full Guide
Keqing
Pull Keqing if…
  • In pure Aggravate teams with Fischl
  • If you prefer frequent swapping and using Bursts on cooldown
  • When you need a character that functions perfectly without an ER sands
Keqing Full Guide