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Billy vs Evelyn

Billy vs Evelyn — 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 Evelyn's DPS identity.
  • Billy is a solid, accessible Physical attacker who excels at mid-to-long-range sustained damage.

Pick Evelyn if…

  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Evelyn's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Billy's DPS identity.
  • Evelyn is a powerhouse Fire attacker who excels at crowd control through her unique Binding Seal mechanic.
Verdict

Billy and Evelyn 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. Evelyn (Fire, DPS) is the better commit when Evelyn is a powerhouse Fire attacker who excels at crowd control through her unique Binding Seal mechanic. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

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

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

Evelyn

Strengths
  • High base burst potential via Binding Seal
  • Reliable crowd control through tethering
  • Damage reduction during primary skill animations
Weaknesses
  • Requires precise management of Burning Embers resource
  • Complex rotation necessitates practice for optimal damage
  • Reliance on specific team compositions for Additional Ability

Shared Team Members

With Billy

Builds Daze so Billy can capitalize on stun windows.

With Evelyn

Opens stun windows so Evelyn can dump burst damage safely.

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%

Evelyn

W-Engine

Heartstring Nocturne

Disk Set

Hormone Punk

Disk 4

CRIT DMG% > CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

PEN Ratio% > Fire DMG%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = 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 Evelyn's 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
Evelyn
Pull Evelyn if…
  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Evelyn's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Billy's DPS identity.
  • Evelyn is a powerhouse Fire attacker who excels at crowd control through her unique Binding Seal mechanic.
  • Her high ceiling and ability to ignore enemy defenses make her a top-tier investment for those looking to optimize their fire-element compositions.
  • Evelyn is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Evelyn Full Guide