Theorylytics

Billy vs Corin

Billy vs Corin — two Attack agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Billy if…

  • You need a Physical Attack agent and Billy's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Corin's Main DPS identity.
  • Billy is a solid, accessible Physical attacker who excels at mid-to-long-range sustained damage.

Pick Corin if…

  • You need a Physical Attack agent and Corin's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Main DPS gameplay over Billy's DPS identity.
  • Corin is a powerful physical attacker that excels at single-target sustained damage.
Verdict

Billy and Corin are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Billy (Physical, DPS) shines when Billy is a solid, accessible Physical attacker who excels at mid-to-long-range sustained damage. Corin (Physical, Main DPS) is the better commit when Corin is a powerful physical attacker that excels at single-target sustained damage. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Billy
Stat
Corin
Physical
Attribute
Physical
Attack
Specialty
Attack
A-Rank
Rank
A-Rank
DPS
Primary role
Main DPS
Direct Attack
Damage type
Direct Attack
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT RATE
Physical + Ranged DPS
Playstyle clarity
Physical + Burst Damage
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Dialyn / Sunna / Anby
Best support shell
Dialyn / Sunna / Astra Yao
Steel Cushion(S1) — S-rank · Accessible
F2P W-Engine path
Starlight Engine — A-rank · AccessibleWinner
Good
M0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

Billy

Strengths
  • Safe mid-to-long-range attack distance
  • High AoE damage potential with piercing shots
  • Increased damage output while in Crouching Shot
Weaknesses
  • Stationary playstyle leaves him vulnerable to knockback
  • Core passive damage buff lost if repositioning incorrectly
  • Requires proper team synergy to maximize Ultimate potential

Corin

Strengths
  • High damage output on stunned targets
  • Significant damage reduction during EX Special
  • Excellent anti-interrupt capabilities during slashes
Weaknesses
  • Highly reliant on stun windows for maximum efficacy
  • Vulnerable to movement if extended slashes are interrupted manually
  • Energy management required for sustained EX Special output

Shared Team Members

With Billy

Builds Daze so Billy can capitalize on stun windows.

With Corin

Opens stun windows for Corin's burst.

With Billy

Buffs and enables Billy with strong team utility.

With Corin

Buffs and enables Corin with low field time.

With Billy

Builds Daze so Billy can capitalize on stun windows.

With Corin

Opens stun windows for Corin's burst.

With Billy

Buffs and enables Billy with strong team utility.

With Corin

Buffs and enables Corin with low field time.

Best Builds (Signature)

Billy

W-Engine

The Brimstone(S5)

Disk Set

Woodpecker Electro(4-PC)

Disk 4

CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

Physical DMG%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Corin

W-Engine

Cordis Germina

Disk Set

Puffer Electro (4-PC)

Disk 4

CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

PEN Ratio% > ATK% = Physical DMG%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT RATE = CRIT DMG > ATK% > PEN = ATK

Who Should You Pull?

Billy
Pull Billy if…
  • You need a Physical Attack agent and Billy's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Corin's Main DPS identity.
  • Billy is a solid, accessible Physical attacker who excels at mid-to-long-range sustained damage.
  • He is a great investment for new players needing a reliable main DPS before pulling for high-tier limited units.
  • Safe mid-to-long-range attack distance.
Billy Full Guide
Corin
Pull Corin if…
  • You need a Physical Attack agent and Corin's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Main DPS gameplay over Billy's DPS identity.
  • Corin is a powerful physical attacker that excels at single-target sustained damage.
  • She is best suited for players needing a dedicated main DPS for physical-weak content who can capitalize on long attack windows.
  • High damage output on stunned targets.
Corin Full Guide