Lyney vs Diluc
The pinnacle of modern Mono-Pyro vs. the veteran of the Dawn Winery
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Lyney if…
- For the highest potential DPS in a Mono-Pyro composition
- If you prefer a tactical, ranged playstyle with high single-target nukes
- When you can maintain his 'Prop Surplus' stacks effectively
Pick Diluc if…
- When you have Xianyun to enable his powerful plunge-vape style
- If you want a durable, easy-to-play melee carry
- When you need a character with low energy dependency
Lyney is the modern powerhouse for Mono-Pyro, offering incredible numbers at the cost of vulnerability. Diluc has been revitalized by Xianyun, offering a very competitive and comfortable plunge-based alternative.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Lyney
- 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.
- 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.
Diluc
- Pyro Infusion will not be lost if you swap characters and swap back to Diluc.
- Great Shield breaking having both Pyro and Blunt DMG.
- Elemental Burst only costs 40 Energy.
- Low damage compared to other Main DPS, especially Pyro characters.
- First Ascension Passive increases Charged Attack damage which is rarely used.
- Diluc's best weapons are simply stat sticks and not tailored for him.
Shared Team Members
With Lyney
Bennett is mandatory for Lyney's best teams, as he provides the massive ATK buff and Pyro resonance required for Lyney's scaling. He also contributes to Lyney's passive which grants a damage bonus for each Pyro party member. Bennett's healing is essential for counteracting the HP loss from Lyney's Prop Arrow charged shots.
With Diluc
Bennett is an essential support for Diluc, providing him with a massive ATK buff and Pyro resonance to boost his damage. He acts as a battery for Diluc's low-cost burst and provides the healing necessary to keep Diluc healthy while he is on-field. Together, they form a solid Pyro core that can be used to enable powerful elemental reactions.
With Lyney
Kazuha provides Lyney with a substantial Pyro DMG bonus and Pyro RES shred, which are vital for increasing his personal damage. His grouping ability is excellent for clustering enemies together, allowing Lyney's AoE attacks to hit more targets at once. This synergy is key for Lyney to maintain high damage output and efficient battlefield control.
With Diluc
Kazuha is a powerful support for Diluc, providing him with Pyro DMG buffs and RES shred through Viridescent Venerer. His grouping ensures that Diluc's burst and infused normal attacks hit as many enemies as possible, maximizing his AoE damage potential. This synergy helps Diluc manage groups of enemies more effectively and increases his overall DPS.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
The First Great Magic
Artifacts
Marechaussee Hunter
Sands
ATK %
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK % > Energy Recharge
Weapon
Wolf's Gravestone
Artifacts
Marechaussee Hunter
Sands
ATK % / Elemental Mastery
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK % > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge
Who Should You Pull?
- For the highest potential DPS in a Mono-Pyro composition
- If you prefer a tactical, ranged playstyle with high single-target nukes
- When you can maintain his 'Prop Surplus' stacks effectively
- When you have Xianyun to enable his powerful plunge-vape style
- If you want a durable, easy-to-play melee carry
- When you need a character with low energy dependency