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Dialyn vs Lycaon

Dialyn vs Lycaon — two Stun agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Dialyn if…

  • You need a Physical Stun agent and Dialyn's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Stun gameplay over Lycaon's Stun identity.
  • Dialyn is an exceptional Stun agent who bridges the gap between massive Daze output and team-wide critical utility.

Pick Lycaon if…

  • You need a Ice Stun agent and Lycaon's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Stun gameplay over Dialyn's Stun identity.
  • Lycaon is the premier Ice-type Stun character, essential for maximizing enemy Daze windows in high-end compositions.
Verdict

Dialyn and Lycaon are both Stun investments that answer different account needs. Dialyn (Physical, Stun) shines when Dialyn is an exceptional Stun agent who bridges the gap between massive Daze output and team-wide critical utility. Lycaon (Ice, Stun) is the better commit when Lycaon is the premier Ice-type Stun character, essential for maximizing enemy Daze windows in high-end compositions. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Dialyn
Stat
Lycaon
Physical
Attribute
Ice
Stun
Specialty
Stun
S-Rank
Rank
S-Rank
Stun
Primary role
Stun
Daze / Stun
Damage type
Daze / Stun
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Stun + Physical
Playstyle clarity
Ice + Stun
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Zhao / Lucia / Sunna
Best support shell
Soukaku / Lucia / Lighter
Precious Fossilized Core — A-rank · Accessible
F2P W-Engine path
Precious Fossilized Core — A-rank · AccessibleWinner
Excellent
M0 viability
Excellent

Strengths & Weaknesses

Dialyn

Strengths
  • Excellent invulnerability frames on multiple special and chain attacks
  • High Daze output capable of opening rapid chain attack sequences
  • Provides significant team-wide damage amplification via specialized passives
Weaknesses
  • Requires high energy management to maximize the potential of her EX abilities
  • Performance is heavily gated behind consistent EX Special Attack usage
  • Requires careful rotation planning to ensure ally buffs stay active

Lycaon

Strengths
  • High Daze output via charged skills
  • Significant invulnerability frames during EX Special and Chain Attacks
  • Strong synergy with Ice-based team members
Weaknesses
  • Requires proper energy management for optimal performance
  • Charged attack playstyle can be interrupted if not timed correctly
  • Performance is heavily dependent on specific W-Engine stats

Shared Team Members

With Dialyn

Buffs and enables Dialyn with low field time and strong team utility.

With Lycaon

Buffs and enables Lycaon with low field time and strong team utility.

Best Builds (Signature)

Dialyn

W-Engine

Yesterday Calls

Disk Set

King of the Summit

Disk 4

CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

ATK% >= Physical DMG% = PEN Ratio%

Disk 6

Energy Regen

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Lycaon

W-Engine

Blazing Laurel

Disk Set

King of the Summit

Disk 4

CRIT Rate% >= CRIT DMG%

Disk 5

Ice DMG% > ATK%

Disk 6

Impact

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Dialyn
Pull Dialyn if…
  • You need a Physical Stun agent and Dialyn's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Stun gameplay over Lycaon's Stun identity.
  • Dialyn is an exceptional Stun agent who bridges the gap between massive Daze output and team-wide critical utility.
  • Her kit makes her an essential pull for players looking to accelerate combat pacing through superior crowd control and damage windows.
  • Dialyn is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Dialyn Full Guide
Lycaon
Pull Lycaon if…
  • You need a Ice Stun agent and Lycaon's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Stun gameplay over Dialyn's Stun identity.
  • Lycaon is the premier Ice-type Stun character, essential for maximizing enemy Daze windows in high-end compositions.
  • His ability to consistently apply massive Stun makes him a cornerstone for any competitive team focusing on Ice synergies.
  • Lycaon is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Lycaon Full Guide