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Yinlin was supposed to be released three weeks after the official opening ofWuthering Wavesserver in version 1.0, but the developer decided to shorten the version from six weeks to five weeks, making it necessary to move Yinlin’s debut to one week earlier so that players can have the three weeks to get her.
This awkward decision also means that both Yinlin and Jiyan banners inWuthering Wavesare featured together; although, of course, Jiyan’s banner will end sooner than Yinlin’s. Due to their banner coinciding, players may be tempted topull for Yinlin over Jiyan, but before doing so, Rovers should understand whetherJiyan or Yinlin is worth it, and which of the two they should pull for.
Yinlin VS Jiyan In Wuthering Waves
you may compare the two units to know if pulling for Jiyan or Yinlin is worth it inWuthering Waves. While both characters are DMG dealers, their gameplay and mechanics are very different. For that, it’s important to compare their builds, roles, andteams inWuthering Waves.
Build
Since both units havedifferent elements inWuthering Waves, they use different sets of Echoes. Building Jiyan with4pc of Sierra Galeand usingFeilian Beringalas his Main Echo ensure his DMG is maximized. As for his best weapon, Jiyan is in desperate need of weapons that increase his Crit or ATK, such as Verdant Summit, Lustrous Razor, or Autumntrace.
On the other hand, Yinlin needs4pc of Void ThunderwithTempest or Thundering Mephisbeing her best MainEchoes inWuthering Waves. She can easily activate the set’s passive to gain around 30% extra Electro DMG while her Mephis Echoes further enhance her stats. Her best Rectifier is her signature weapon, Stringmaster. She also works well with weapons like Cosmic Ripples and Augment since she also needs Crit and ATK% for her kit.
In terms of builds, both Jiyan and Yinlin are similar in their need for the same stats.
Role
Jiyan is a main DPS who spends a long time on the field dealing a significant amount of DMG. It’s important to complete his whole rotation since any early switch may cause a drop in the team’s DMG. At the same time, he can’t carry the entire team alone as he still needs buffers and healers to work with him. He’s also able to drive off-field DPS units’ DMG, which makes him one ofthe best DPS inWuthering Waves.
As for Yinlin, at the start of her rotation, she’s able to mark enemies with her Sinner Mark and switch it later into Judgment Mark. These marks allow Yinlin to operate as an off-field Sub-DPS who’s capable of dealing massive DMG without stepping one foot onto the field. After placing the Judgment Marks, Yinlin can still stay on the field and operate as a main DPS, but her DPS will slowly start dropping compared to the dedicated main DPS inWuthering Waves.
In terms of roles, Jiyan is a driver for his team, while Yinlin needs a driver, making them compatible in one team. On a serious note,Yinlin is more versatileas she can do both jobs without a huge drop in the team’s DPS.
Team
After comparing their roles, it’s only natural to go over Jiyan and Yinlin’s best teams. As a main DPS, Jiyan can’t have another main DPS in his team or the team’s rotation will be greatly disrupted. He’s also a very offensive unit with no sustainability, which increases the importance of having a healer in his teams.His best pair is Mortefisince the Fusion character buffs his Heavy ATK while granting him an astonishing amount of firepower during Jiyan’s Qingloong Mode.
On the other hand, Yinlin set the field ready for the next character to trigger all her Judgment Strikes, allowing her to operate as a Sub-DPS. She also doesn’t possess any sustainability, so having a healer or a shielder in her team is always a plus. Her best pair is Calcharo, creating a quick-swap team with him. But,she can still work with many other DPSunits without affecting their gameplay.
In terms of teams, Yinlin’s ability to deal off-field DMG and having a quick rotation puts her ahead ofJiyan inWuthering Waves.
To summarize the comparison between Yinlin and Jiyan:
Pull for Jiyan if you:
Pull for Yinlin if you:
