The best Yinlin build in Wuthering Waves – weapons, echoes and team compositions – Destructoid

Without doubt the most anticipated Howling Waves character at launch, Yinlin has done justice to his fame by distinguishing himself as the best Electro-sub DPS and offensive support in the game.

But even though she's able to excel on and off the field thanks to her high damage and buffs, she'll still need a custom build to truly take control of the ropes of battle. Here is the best version of the Yinlin sub-DPS Howling Wavesas well as how to make it a primary DPS for those interested.

The best weapons for Yinlin secondary and primary DPS in Wuthering Waves

No matter if you plan to build it as a secondary or primary DPS, the best weapon for Yinlin in Howling Waves is his signature straightener Master of the ropes. The 5 star is by far the best in the game, considering its ability to provide a 36% critical rate increase at level 90.

When using the weapon, Yinlin will also receive a 12% boost to all her DMG and can get a 24% increase to her ATK by performing her Resonance skill multiple times. Stringmaster will also provide a permanent 12% ATK boost when she is off the field, reinforcing her primary role as a sub-DPS. All values ​​are tied to the weapon at rank 1.

If you don't plan to get his weapon or are unable to do so, the best choice for Yinlin is also 5-star Cosmic Ripples. The weapon will provide both a high amount of attack and a 12.8% energy regeneration boost. The Rectifier also allows you to increase Yinlin's base attack DMG by up to 16% by hitting enemies with her normals. Those who reach Union level 45 can obtain Cosmic Ripples for free by selecting them as their 5-Star Weapon Supply Chest choice.

Best 4 Star Weapons for Yinlin

Thanks to its crit rate substat, the best 4-star weapon for secondary and primary DPS Yinlin is the BP-exclusive augment. If you don't want to purchase the premium battle pass, Jinzhou Keeper will be my main choice. Once equipped, the weapon will provide a high ATK value and allow you to gain 8% ATK and 10% HP using your Resonance skill (R1).

To recap, here's a look at the best weapons for Yinlin, plus the best 3-star pick for her as an extra:

Best sonatas and echoes for Yinlin

Both with 5 echoes Void Thunder and a 5 echo Clouds in the moonlight can be considered the best Sonata for Yinlin, because while the former will increase his damage, the latter will offer valuable team-oriented buffs. When using it as a sub-DPS, I recommend using Moonlit Clouds. Using Void Thunder is vital to the main DPS role. You can check out a preview of the two Sonatas below:

With its ability to allow Yinlin to increase the damage of the character taking the field by 12%, using Impermanence Heron as your main Echo is a must for those using Moonlit Clouds. For those going with Void Thunder, Thundering Mephis is my main choice. Whatever Sonata you choose, pair your Overlord choice with two epic, common echoes in a 4-3-3-1-1 formation.

Best stats and sub-stats

Choose Crit Rate as the primary stat for your primary echo. You can change it to Crit DMG if you are using Stringmaster, as you will easily be able to hit the 60% crit rate threshold with only substats. To further maximize its damage, always go for two pairs of Electro DMG Bonus and ATK for the remaining Echoes. Regardless of how you build Yinlin, prioritize Critical Rate, Critical DMG, ATK, and ER when researching substats.

Best teams for sub-DPS Yinlin in Wuthering Waves

With his ability to provide a 20% Electro DMG buff and 25% Resonance Release with his Outro skill, Yinlin feels comfortable on teams featuring Electro DPS like Calcharo. I dare say she and the leader of the Ghost Hounds are a match made in heaven, as her buffs feel tailor-made for her kit. Yinlin's high damage will also allow you to only put Calcharo on the field once his release is ready, further maximizing the party's damage output.

Best Teams for Main DPS Yinlin

For those building her as a primary DPS, I recommend using either Sanhua for her Basic DMG buff or Mortefi for her Heavy Attack. Going with Taoki can also work due to his ability to massively increase Yinlin's Resonance skill DMG. Using Yinlin as your main DPS is recommended for anyone who doesn't have Calcharo, as he is the only true-to-form Electro main DPS in the game.

Finally, go for Verina as the final piece of our secondary and main DPS teams. As the world's best healer Howling Waves, it will offer both survivability and numerous game-changing buffs. Verina can also revive a character every 10 minutes when she is at RS0. If you don't have it, use Baizhi.