Yoimiya vs Lyney
The auto-attacking firework vs. the magic trick sniper
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Yoimiya if…
- When you want to just click and win without aiming
- In Vaporize teams with Yelan or Xingqiu
- Against enemies that move too much for Lyney's charged shots
Pick Lyney if…
- In Mono-Pyro teams (Bennett/Xiangling/Kazuha) for massive damage
- Against bosses with predictable movement where you can land tricks
- If you prefer a character with a higher mechanical skill ceiling
Lyney has a higher damage ceiling in his specialized Mono-Pyro teams. Yoimiya is more versatile in terms of team building and much easier to pilot in general combat.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Yoimiya
- Strong Pyro damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
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.
Shared Team Members
With Yoimiya
Bennett provides Yoimiya with a massive ATK boost and Pyro Resonance, which are essential for maximizing the damage of her firework-infused arrows. His healing also helps her stay healthy since she lacks built-in defensive mechanics.
With Lyney
Bennett is a mandatory teammate for Lyney, providing the ATK buffs and Pyro application needed to satisfy Lyney's 'Fiery Reign' passive. This passive increases Lyney's damage based on the number of Pyro-affected enemies and Pyro teammates in the party.
With Yoimiya
Zhongli's shield is vital for Yoimiya, as it prevents enemies from staggering her and interrupting her valuable Normal Attack sequence. The shield's RES shred further amplifies her Pyro damage, making him her best defensive support.
With Lyney
Zhongli provides the necessary interruption resistance for Lyney to safely charge his Prop Arrows without being interrupted by enemy attacks. The Jade Shield also provides a universal RES shred that helps Lyney's Pyro damage bypass enemy defenses.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Thundering Pulse
Artifacts
Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Sands
ATK % or Elemental Mastery
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Weapon
The First Great Magic
Artifacts
Marechaussee Hunter
Sands
ATK %
Goblet
Pyro DMG
Circlet
CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK % > Energy Recharge
Who Should You Pull?
- When you want to just click and win without aiming
- In Vaporize teams with Yelan or Xingqiu
- Against enemies that move too much for Lyney's charged shots
- In Mono-Pyro teams (Bennett/Xiangling/Kazuha) for massive damage
- Against bosses with predictable movement where you can land tricks
- If you prefer a character with a higher mechanical skill ceiling