Yinlin Build, Teams & Rating — Wuthering Waves 3.5

Is Yinlin worth it?

Electro coordinated attacker with a unique dual Deepen Outro (Liberation + Electro) — value dipped as multi-wave content exposed her mark inconsistencies.

Updated for Version 3.5 · 2026-07-09

Strengths & Weaknesses of Yinlin

Strengths

Electro coordinated attacker with a unique dual Deepen Outro (Liberation + Electro)
value dipped as multi-wave content exposed her mark inconsistencies.

Weaknesses

Yinlin isn't a standalone carry — needs a compatible main DPS or team synergy to unlock real value.
Personal damage is usually lower than a main DPS; Yinlin mainly contributes through buffs, debuffs or combo extension.

Quick Verdict

Is Yinlin worth it?

Electro coordinated attacker with a unique dual Deepen Outro (Liberation + Electro) — value dipped as multi-wave content exposed her mark inconsistencies.

Should I Pull?

Consider carefully — Yinlin sits at A-tier, solid but not a top-priority pull unless you love the playstyle.

Should I Reroll for Yinlin?

Not necessary — Yinlin isn't strong enough to justify rerolling; prioritize an SS or S-tier pick instead.

Full reroll guide →

Best Yinlin build

Best weapons

Best echo sets

5-piece Void Thunder

Best Yinlin teams

Jinhsi CoordA

Jinhsi

Yinlin

Shorekeeper

Yinlin's coordinated attacks feed Jinhsi's Incandescence stacks for huge Liberation bursts.

Early CalcharoB

Calcharo

Yinlin

Verina

Yinlin pushes Calcharo to his ceiling with Liberation and Electro Deepen.

Yinlin skills

Core skills

Zapstring's Dance

Normal Attack

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Basic Attack

Yinlin controls the puppet "Zapstring" to perform up to 4 attacks, dealing Electro DMG.

Heavy Attack

Yinlin consumes STA to control "Zapstring", dealing Electro DMG.

Mid-air Attack

Yinlin consumes STA to control "Zapstring" to perform a Mid-air Plunging Attack, dealing Electro DMG.

Dodge Counter

Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Electro DMG.

Magnetic Roar

Resonance Skill

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Magnetic Roar

The puppet "Zapstring" deals Electro DMG to the target, and puts Yinlin in Resonance Skill Execution Mode.

Execution Mode

Basic Attack and Dodge Counter will trigger 1 Electromagnetic Blast when hitting a target.
Each stage of Basic Attack or Dodge Counter can only trigger 1 Electromagnetic Blast, up to 4 times.

Electromagnetic Blast

Attack all targets marked with Forte Circuit Sinner's Mark, dealing Electro DMG.

Lightning Execution

Use Resonance Skill after casting Resonance Skill Magnetic Roar to cast Lightning Execution to attack the target, dealing Electro DMG.
If Resonance Skill Lightning Execution is not activated in a while or this Character is switched, this Skill will be put on Cooldown.

Thundering Wrath

Resonance Liberation

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Command "Zapstring" to call for thunder to fall upon a large range, dealing Electro DMG.

Chameleon Cipher

Forte Circuit

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Chameleon Cipher

When Yinlin's Judgment Points are full, her Heavy Attack is replaced with Chameleon Cipher, which consumes all Judgment Points to attack the target, dealing Electro DMG. When it hits a target marked with Sinner's Mark, the Sinner's Mark is replaced with Punishment Mark, lasting for 18s. Chameleon Cipher deals Heavy Attack DMG.

Sinner's Mark

Basic Attack Zapstring's Dance, Resonance Liberation Thundering Wrath, and Intro Skill Roaring Storm apply Sinner's Mark to the target on hit.
Sinner's Mark is removed when Yinlin is switched out.

Punishment Mark

When a target marked with Punishment Mark takes damage, Judgement Strike will fall, triggering Coordinated Attacks to all targets marked with Punishment Mark, dealing Electro DMG. This can be triggered up to 1 time per second. Judgement Strike deals Resonance Skill DMG.

Judgment Points

Yinlin can hold up to 100 Judgement Points. Yinlin gains Judgement Points through the following ways:
Upon casting Intro Skill Raging Storm
When Basic Attack Zapstring's Dance hits a target
Upon casting Resonance Skill Magnetic Roar;
When Resonance Skill Electromagnetic Blast hits a target;
Upon casting Resonance Skill Lightning Execution.

Passives & support skills

Pain Immersion

Inherent Skill

After using Resonance Skill Magnetic Roar, Yinlin's Crit. Rate is increased by 15% for 5s.

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After using Resonance Skill Magnetic Roar, Yinlin's Crit. Rate is increased by 15% for 5s.

Deadly Focus

Inherent Skill

The damage of Resonance Skill Lightning Execution is increased by 10% when hitting targets marked with Sinner'...

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The damage of Resonance Skill Lightning Execution is increased by 10% when hitting targets marked with Sinner's Mark, and Yinlin's ATK is increased by 10% for 4s when this is triggered.

Raging Storm

Intro Skill

Command puppet "Zapstring" to attack, dealing Electro DMG in a large range.

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Command puppet "Zapstring" to attack, dealing Electro DMG in a large range.

Skillful Cooking

Inherent Skill

Has a chance to produce special dishes when cooking.

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Has a chance to produce special dishes when cooking.

Strategist

Outro Skill

The incoming Resonator has their Electro DMG Amplified by 20% and Resonance Liberation DMG Amplified by 25% fo...

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The incoming Resonator has their Electro DMG Amplified by 20% and Resonance Liberation DMG Amplified by 25% for 14s or until they are switched out.

Tune Break: Rectifier

Tune Break

When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.

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When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.

Yinlin Resonance Sequences

S1Morality's Crossroads

Resonance Skill Magnetic Roar and Lightning Execution deal 70% more DMG.

S2Ensnarled by Rapport

Resonance Skill Electromagnetic Blast recovers an additional 5 Judgement Point(s) and 5 Resonance Energy on hit.

S3Unyielding Verdict

Forte Circuit Judgment Strike's DMG multiplier is increased by 55%.

S4Steadfast Conviction

When Forte Circuit Judgment Strike hits a target, the ATK of all team members is increased by 20% for 12s.

S5Resounding Will

Resonance Liberation Thundering Wrath deals 100% extra DMG to targets with Forte Circuit's Sinner's Mark or Punishment Mark.

S6Pursuit of Justice

In the first 30s after casting Resonance Liberation Thundering Wrath, when Yinlin's Basic Attack hits a target, Furious Thunder will be triggered, dealing Electro DMG equal to 419.59% of Yinlin's ATK. Every Basic Attack hit can trigger Furious Thunder 1 time, up to 4 times. This is considered Resonance Skill DMG.