Lyney Genshin Impact Guide ⇒ Best Build, Teams & Tips

Lyney is an enigmatic and talented Pyro bow user introduced in Genshin Impact’s Version 4.0 update. As Fontaine’s most renowned magician, Lyney captivates audiences with his extraordinary tricks, blending sleight of hand with explosive fireworks in battle. His playstyle revolves around his charged attacks, which summon taunting hats and unleash powerful Pyro strikes. This guide explores everything you need to know about Lyney, including his abilities, best build, team composition, ascension materials, and optimal playstyle. Whether you’re considering pulling for him or mastering his mechanics, this in-depth guide will prepare you to make the most of Lyney’s magical prowess.

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Lyney – Character Overview

Lyney is a 5-Star Pyro character introduced in Genshin Impact’s 4.0 update. He wields a bow and specializes in uniquely styled Pyro-infused attacks. With his magical-themed abilities, he can summon decoy Grin-Malkin Hats, deal devastating AoE Pyro damage, and regenerate his HP. As an on-field DPS character, Lyney excels when paired with a Pyro-centered team. His unique mechanics require strategic health management, making him a rewarding but technically demanding character to play.

Lyney – Abilities and Skills

Normal Attack – Card Force Translocation

Lyney’s normal attack consists of up to four rapid bow shots. While his plunge attack deals Area-of-Effect (AoE) damage, his true strength lies in his charged attacks, which function in multiple stages:

Level 1 Charged Attack: This attack becomes Pyro-infused, making all damage deal Pyro elements.
Level 2 Charged Attack: Fires a Prop Arrow, which deals increased Pyro damage and summons a Grin-Malkin Hat upon hitting an enemy.
Grin-Malkin Hat: This summoned entity taunts nearby enemies, drawing aggression. When destroyed or its duration expires, it explodes, dealing AoE Pyro damage.
Prop Surplus Stacks: Every time Lyney fires a Prop Arrow, he consumes part of his HP (provided he has over 60% HP) and gains a stack of Prop Surplus, up to a max of five stacks.

Elemental Skill – Bewildering Lights

Lyney showcases his magic mastery by unleashing dazzling fireworks, which provide multiple benefits:

AoE Pyro Damage: The fireworks ignite enemies in front of him, increasing in damage based on the number of consumed Prop Surplus stacks.
HP Regeneration: Lyney regains HP proportional to his max HP based on the stacks used.
Grin-Malkin Hat Interaction: If a Grin-Malkin Hat is present on the field, the explosion damage replicates an additional Pyrotechnic Strike.

Elemental Burst – Wondrous Trick: Miracle Parade

Lyney transforms into a mystical Grin-Malkin Cat, darting rapidly across the battlefield. This transformation has several combat effects:

Ignites enemies with fall-off flames, dealing Pyro damage.
Upon ending, spawns a Grin-Malkin Hat, grants Lyney one Prop Surplus stack, and detonates additional fireworks for AoE Pyro damage.
The skill can be manually canceled early if needed.

Lyney – Passive Talents

Perilous Performance

If Lyney loses HP from firing a Prop Arrow, his summoned Grin-Malkin Hat restores 3 Energy.
When the Prop Arrow lands, Lyney gains a damage buff equal to 80% of his Attack stat.

Conclusive Ovation

Lyney deals 60% increased damage to enemies affected by Pyro.
For each Pyro party member aside from Lyney, he receives an additional 20% bonus on top of his Attack stat, up to a total of 100% increased damage.

Trivial Observations

Displays the location of Fontaine-exclusive resources on the mini-map.

Lyney – Constellations

Whimsical Wonders (C1)

Allows Lyney to have two Grin-Malkin Hats active simultaneously.
Prop Arrows summon an additional Hat and grant an extra Prop Surplus stack.

Locquacious Cajoling (C2)

Every two seconds on the field, Lyney gains a stack of Crisp Focus.
Each stack increases his Crit Damage by 20%, up to a max of three stacks.

Prestidigitation (C3)

Increases the level of Lyney’s Normal Attack by three, upgrading it to Level 15.

Well-Versed, Well Rehearsed (C4)

Enemies hit by Lyney’s Pyro-charged attack lose 20% Pyro Resistance for six seconds.

To Pierce Enigmas (C5)

Increases the level of Lyney’s Elemental Burst by three, up to Level 15.

Guarded Smile (C6)

When Lyney fires a Prop Arrow, he simultaneously fires a Pyrotechnic Strike: Reprised, dealing 80% of the damage of a standard Pyrotechnic Strike.

Lyney – Ascension and Talent Materials

Ascension Materials

Agnidus Agate Sliver, Fragment, Chunk, and Gemstone
Recruit’s, Sergeant’s, Lieutenant’s Insignia
Emperor’s Resolution
Rainbow Rose
Mora

Talent Materials

Teachings, Guide, and Philosophies of Equity
Recruit’s, Sergeant’s, and Lieutenant’s Insignia
Primordial Greenbloom
Crown of Insight

Best Build for Lyney

Best Weapon

The First Great Magic (Best Pick): Lyney’s signature weapon increases charged attack damage and scales with Pyro characters in the party.
Other viable bows include Aqua Simulacra, Thundering Pulse, Scion of the Blazing Sun, and Prototype Crescent (R5).