Howling Guard

4-STAR Pistol

Skills

Intellect Boost [S]

attr wisd

Intellect +{wisd}

Lv	wisd
1	12
2	21
3	31
4	40
5	50
6	60
7	69
8	79
9	93

ATK Boost [S]

attr atk

Attack +{atk:0.0%}

Lv	atk
1	0.03
2	0.054
3	0.078
4	0.102
5	0.126
6	0.15
7	0.174
8	0.198
9	0.234

Suppression: Emergency Boost

tactic

When the wielder's battle skill hits the enemy, the wielder gains ATK +{atk_up:0.0%} for {duration:0}s.
Effects of the same name cannot stack.

Lv	atk up	duration
1	0.12	20
2	0.144	20
3	0.168	20
4	0.192	20
5	0.216	20
6	0.24	20
7	0.264	20
8	0.288	20
9	0.336	20

Best Characters

Characters whose builds recommend this weapon.

Fluorite B

Alternative #4 Natural

Pistol Characters

All characters that can equip this weapon type.

Build Notes

Fluorite — endgame sub dps

Rank #4

This endgame build turns Fluorite into a reliable sub-DPS that still focuses on her Infliction support role. The combination of Wedge and MI Security maximizes her critical hits and Arts damage, allowing her to deal respectable numbers while providing the necessary stacks for team reactions. Alternative weapons offer cheaper or more team-specific options without sacrificing her core function.

Wedge grants both a flat Arts DMG buff after casting a battle skill and a larger buff if that skill triggers an Arts Reaction, perfectly aligning with Fluorite’s Bomb and Combo rotation.

MI Security increases crit rate and rewards crits with ATK stacks, making the most of Fluorite’s multi-hit Ultimate and Combo Skill.

Navigator provides extra DMG and crit rate when triggering Solidification or Corrosion, which Fluorite frequently does in suitable team comps.

OBJ Velocitous boosts Nature DMG after consuming Infliction stacks and improves Ultimate uptime, ideal if you need more energy.

The MI Security set boosts crit rate and provides ATK stacks on crit, which helps Fluorite contribute damage while she applies Inflictions.
Wedge is the top weapon for personal damage, but it's a 6-star; if unavailable, Navigator or OBJ Velocitous are solid substitutes.

Tangtang — endgame sub dps

Rank #4

This endgame build maximizes Tangtang's personal damage and debuff potential. Brigand's Calling provides both self-buff and team debuff, while Bonekrusha gear amplifies her Battle Skill damage after a Combo Skill setup. The rotation of Combo Skill → Battle Skill → Ultimate allows her to apply Arts Susceptibility and deal significant AoE Cryo damage, making her a potent sub-DPS in any team.

Brigand's Calling is chosen because it buffs Tangtang's own damage and applies an Arts DMG Taken debuff, complementing her role.

Bonekrusha's set effect increases Battle Skill damage when Combo Skill is cast, which is exactly the sequence Tangtang uses to create Whirlpools then Waterspouts.

The weapon essence priorities focus on Detonate for burst, Agility for scaling, and Attack for consistency.

Bonekrusha set boosts Battle Skill damage after using Combo Skill, aligning perfectly with Tangtang's rotation.
Alternative gloves like LYNX or MI Security can be swapped for better Ultimate gain or Battle Skill damage respectively.

Yvonne — endgame dps

Rank #4

This endgame build focuses on maximizing Yvonne's single-target DPS by stacking Critical Rate, ATK, and Cryo DMG. Artzy Tyrannical and MI Security set provide the best stat synergy, while the rotation relies on applying Solidification and unleashing her enhanced Basic Attacks for massive damage.

The weapon choice is driven by Yvonne's scaling with Intellect and Critical Rate. Artzy Tyrannical offers the best synergy, followed by Navigator (battlepass weapon) and the more accessible Wedge.

MI Security set is chosen because Yvonne can easily trigger its stacking Critical Rate and ATK effect through her fast Basic Attack sequences, substantially increasing her overall DPS.

For stat priority, maximize Critical Rate first to enable consistent crits, then ATK%, Intellect, and Cryo DMG to amplify her damage output.

Artzy Tyrannical is the top weapon because it perfectly matches Yvonne's need for Cryo DMG, Intellect, and Critical stats.
MI Security gear set provides up to 25% ATK and 10% Critical Rate with its stacking buff, synergizing with Yvonne's rapid Basic Attacks during her Ultimate.
Consider an off-piece like Pulser Labs Gloves for a strong Cryo DMG boost.

Yvonne — early game dps

Rank #2

This early-game build uses Wedge and the Mordvolt Insulation gear set to give Yvonne a solid foundation in Intellect, Critical Rate, and Arts DMG. It is easy to assemble and will carry you through the initial content until you transition to her endgame setup.

In the early game, Wedge is the best easily obtainable weapon due to its Critical Rate and Arts DMG stats, aligning with Yvonne's needs. Howling Guard is a fallback if Wedge is unavailable.

Mordvolt Insulation set is recommended because it provides a significant Intellect boost and an Arts DMG buff that activates reliably early on, helping Yvonne's damage until you can farm the MI Security set.

Wedge is a solid early-game weapon that boosts Critical stats and Arts DMG, making it a good budget option until you obtain Artzy Tyrannical.
Howling Guard offers Intellect and ATK boosts, but its lower base stats make it a second choice.
Mordvolt Insulation set gives +50 Intellect and up to 20% Arts DMG when HP is above 80%, which is easy to maintain early on.