Yvonne

early game dps

dps striker

Yvonne ranks SS due to her exceptional single-target burst damage via her Ultimate, which when combined with her self-buffing abilities and the Solidify mechanic, can trivialize boss fights. She is one of the top damage dealers in the game, especially at high investment.

An early game build that uses accessible weapons and gear to boost Yvonne's Intellect and Cryo DMG. Wedge and Mordvolt Insulation provide a solid foundation for progressing through the early stages, and can be gradually replaced with endgame options.

Insights

Core Mechanics

Yvonne's Ultimate Cryoblasting Pistolier enhances her Basic Attacks, stacking Crit Rate and Crit DMG.
Her Battle Skill Brr-Brr-Bomb β applies Solidify to enemies with Cryo or Nature Infliction, enabling further synergies.
The Combo Skill Flashfreezer υ37 deploys a turret that pulls enemies and re-applies Solidify.

Scaling

Scales heavily with Intellect, Crit stats, and Cryo DMG. Basic Attack DMG bonuses also significantly boost her output.
Her damage output spikes during her Ultimate window, requiring proper setup with Solidify and stagger.
Team dependency is moderate; she performs best with buffers who boost Cryo DMG or apply debuffs.

Team Role

Yvonne is best played as the Controlled Operator, focusing on single-target burst damage. She excels when paired with allies that apply Cryo or Nature Infliction to enable Solidify, and supports that buff her Cryo DMG or Crit stats. Her optimal rotation involves using her Battle Skill to Solidify, then triggering her Combo Skill for additional damage and energy, followed by her Ultimate for massive sustained DPS. She is a top choice for boss fights and RE-Crisis content.

Weapon

wedge Best

6★ Pistol

howling_guard Rank 2

4★ Pistol

Weapon Stat Priority

infliction critical_rate_boost main_attribute_boost

Gear

intellect_and_arts_dmg

Pieces

armor

gloves

core 1

core 2

Stat Priority

1 intellect 2 arts_dmg 3 attack

Explanation

Wedge provides Crit Rate and Arts DMG, fitting Yvonne's early stat needs. Howling Guard is a free alternative if available.

The Mordvolt Insulation set is easy to obtain and scales well with Yvonne's Intellect-based damage, making it a solid starting choice.

Notes

This build is intended for levels 15-30 to smoothly transition into Wuling content.
Mordvolt Insulation gives +50 Intellect and conditionally boosts Arts DMG, which directly improves Yvonne's Cryo damage.