Yinlin Complete Sub-DPS Guide
Version: 2.3+ | Last Updated: 2026-02-10 | Sources: wutheringwaves.gg, Game8, Lootbar, IGN
Overview
Yinlin is a 5-star Electro Rectifier character who excels as a quick-swap sub-DPS. Her unique "Punishment Mark" mechanic deals Electro damage when marked enemies are attacked by teammates, making her the best off-field Electro damage dealer.
Why Yinlin is SS Tier Sub-DPS
- Massive off-field damage through Punishment Mark
- Minimal field time required
- Extreme AoE capabilities with puppets
- Works with any main DPS
- Great Resonance Chains (constellations)
Key Mechanics
Punishment Mark (Forte Circuit)
- Applied via Heavy Attack "Chameleon Cipher"
- Lasts 18 seconds
- Triggers Electro damage when marked enemy is attacked
- Major damage source - keep active at all times!
Puppets
- Created by skills
- Deal AoE Electro damage
- Help fill Concerto quickly
Best Echo Sets
Void Thunder (5pc) - Best in Slot
- 2pc: Electro DMG +10%
- 5pc: Electro DMG bonus on Skill hit
- Why: Perfect for her Electro-focused kit
Alternative Options
- Moonlit Clouds (5pc) - For more support utility
- 2pc Void Thunder + 3pc ATK%
Main Echo
| Echo |
Reason |
| Tempest Mephis |
Electro DMG boost, coordinated attack |
| Thundering Mephis |
Alternative Electro echo |
Main Stats Priority
| COST |
Main Stat |
Notes |
| 4C |
Electro DMG or CRIT |
Electro DMG preferred |
| 3C |
Electro DMG or ATK% |
|
| 3C |
Energy Regen |
For Liberation uptime |
| 1C |
ATK% |
|
| 1C |
ATK% |
|
Substat Priority
- CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
- ATK%
- Energy Regen (130%+ total)
- Flat ATK
Best Weapons
| Rank |
Weapon |
Notes |
| 1 |
Stringmaster (5★) |
Signature, CRIT Rate + Skill boost |
| 2 |
Cosmic Ripples (5★) |
ATK% stacking |
| 3 |
Augment (4★) |
CRIT Rate + Liberation boost |
| 4 |
Rectifier of Voyager (4★) |
ER + Skill boost |
| 5 |
Variation (5★) |
For more team utility |
Rotation Examples
Quick Swap Standard
Intro → Skill (Magnetic Roar) → Skill (Lightning Execution) → Swap Cancel
→ [Other character rotation]
→ Swap back → Basic 1-2 → Heavy ATK x3 (Chameleon Cipher)
→ Swap out
With Ultimate
Intro → Ultimate → Skill 1 → Skill 2 → Swap Cancel
→ [DPS rotation]
→ Return → Heavy ATK (Chameleon Cipher) → Outro
Skill Swapping Tech
| Skill |
Can Swap Cancel? |
Notes |
| Basic 1-4 |
Yes |
Basic 4 easiest (long wind-up) |
| Skill 1 |
Yes |
Immediately after cast |
| Skill 2 |
Yes |
Immediately after cast |
| Forte Circuit |
Yes |
Always swap cancel this! |
Important: If you swap during Skill 1, Skill 2 cannot be used!
Team Compositions
Calcharo Hypercarry
- Yinlin + Calcharo + Verina
- Yinlin sub-DPS while Calcharo in Liberation mode
- Punishment Mark triggers during Calcharo combos
Quick Swap Team
- Yinlin + Changli + Verina
- Constant swapping for maximum buffs
- Both DPS contribute off-field damage
Electro Focus
- Yinlin + Xiangli Yao + Verina
- Double Electro resonance
- High Electro damage uptime
Forte Priority
| Priority |
Skill |
Reason |
| 1 |
Forte Circuit |
Chameleon Cipher is main damage |
| 2 |
Resonance Liberation |
High burst damage |
| 3 |
Resonance Skill |
Both parts deal good damage |
| 4 |
Intro Skill |
Fills Forte quickly |
| 5 |
Basic Attack |
Lowest priority |
Gameplay Tips
- Punishment Mark Priority: Keep it active 100% of the time
- Swap Cancel Everything: Minimize field time
- Basic 1 Skip: Switch-in skips Basic 1, go straight to 2-4
- Intro → Basic 4: After Intro, can skip directly to Basic 4
- Parry Options: Basic 1, 2, and Plunge can parry
Sequence Node Priority
| Seq |
Value |
Effect |
| S0 |
★★★★★ |
Complete kit |
| S1 |
★★★★ |
More Punishment Mark damage |
| S2 |
★★★★ |
Skill damage boost |
| S6 |
★★★★★ |
Massive Forte damage |
References