S+
Yvonne
CrystASSAULTPistol
Advanced Builds
S
dpscryosingle_targetstriker
Yvonne is one of the highest single-target damage dealers in Arknights: Endfield. Her ultimate-boosted basic attacks and self-applied critical buffs make her extremely strong against bosses, especially at high investment. She needs team support to consistently apply Cryo Infliction and Solidification, but when supported she can trivialize difficult RE-Crisis encounters.
endgamedpssingle_targetcryocritburstendgame
This endgame build focuses on maximizing Yvonne's single-target burst through her Ultimate. Artzy Tyrannical provides the ideal stat mix of Fracture, Critical Rate, and Intellect, while MI Security's Crit-based ATK stacking synergy turns her rapid-fire enhanced Basic Attacks into sustained high damage. The set bonus is easy to maintain because Yvonne constantly crits during her ultimate window, making this the strongest setup for boss fights.
Weapon
Gear
crit_rate_attack_stack
armor
mi security overalls
gloves
mi security hands ppe
core 1
mi security toolkit
core 2
mi security toolkit
1intellect_boost2critical_rate_boost3cryo_dmg_boost4basic_attack_dmg_boost5attack_boost
Explanation
Artzy Tyrannical is chosen because its Fracture effect and Critical Rate/Intellect bonuses directly amplify Yvonne's main damage sources.
MI Security is recommended because the 2-piece Crit Rate boost and the on-crit ATK stacking effect have high uptime during her Ultimate, where she fires many Basic Attacks.
At max stacks, the MI Security set grants an extra Crit Rate boost, further stabilizing her Crit output against bosses.
Navigator is usable if you already have it from the Battle Pass, while Wedge and Howling Guard serve as cheaper alternatives during progression.
Notes
- Artzy Tyrannical is the best-in-slot weapon because it matches Yvonne's core stats: Fracture, Critical Rate, and Intellect.
- The MI Security set gives Critical Rate plus stacking ATK on critical hits, which works perfectly with Yvonne's rapid Basic Attacks during her Ultimate.
- If you have the Battle Pass, Navigator is a good secondary choice, though it provides fewer raw stats than Artzy Tyrannical.
- Wedge and Howling Guard are more accessible fallbacks when you don't have the premium weapons yet.
early gamedpsbeginnerf2pcritearly_game
This early game build gives Yvonne a budget-friendly path to strong single-target Cryo damage. Wedge provides the Critical Rate and Arts DMG she needs to feel impactful in normal content, while Mordvolt Insulation supports her Intellect scaling and adds conditional Arts DMG. This setup is ideal for the first 30 levels and lets you save premium gear materials for the endgame DPS build.
Gear
intellect_arts_dmg
armor
mordvolt insulation vest t1
gloves
mordvolt insulation gloves
core 1
mordvolt insulation wrench t1
core 2
mordvolt insulation battery
1intellect_boost2arts_dmg_boost3critical_rate_boost
Explanation
Wedge is the best F2P-friendly option early because it gives Yvonne the Crit and Arts DMG she needs to scale her Basic Attacks.
Mordvolt Insulation's Intellect set bonus directly increases her damage, and the conditional Arts DMG boost is easy to maintain while she stays healthy.
Howling Guard can substitute if you need even more Intellect and Attack, but it has a lower base stat ceiling.
Once you reach higher levels, transition to Artzy Tyrannical with the MI Security set for better sustained boss damage.
Notes
- Wedge is a strong early weapon because it grants Critical Rate and Arts DMG, which Yvonne scales well with.
- The Mordvolt Insulation set gives an Intellect bonus and increases Arts DMG when HP is above 80%, making it a solid leveling set.
- If you lack Wedge, Howling Guard is a budget alternative that still provides Attack and Intellect, though its base stats are lower.
- This setup is intended for levels 15 to 30 and should be replaced by MI Security as you approach endgame.
Build Insights
Yvonne is best used as the primary Controlled Operator in a single-target boss-kill composition. She wants teammates that can reliably apply Cryo Infliction so her Battle Skill can Solidify enemies and refund Ultimate Energy. In addition, supports that buff Cryo DMG or apply Arts-related debuffs greatly increase her burst potential. Her Combo Skill's Frost-e-Bytee can group enemies, but her real role is focusing down priority targets during her Ultimate window while the team keeps enemies Staggered and Solidified.
Core Mechanics
- Battle Skill Brr-Brr-Bomb β consumes Cryo or Nature Infliction stacks to forcibly apply Solidification and grants extra Ultimate Energy based on stacks consumed.
- Combo Skill Flashfreezer υ37 triggers after a Final Strike on a Solidified enemy, deploying Frost-e-Bytee to pull enemies, deal periodic Cryo DMG, and reapply Solidification.
- Ultimate Cryoblasting Pistolier makes Yvonne the Controlled Operator, enhancing Basic Attacks, stacking Critical Rate up to 10 stacks, and granting Critical DMG at max stacks. The final enhanced attack becomes a massive Final Strike.
Scaling
- Yvonne scales very strongly with Intellect, Critical Rate, Critical DMG, Cryo DMG, and Basic Attack DMG.
- Her damage is heavily tied to Ultimate uptime and her team's ability to apply Cryo or Nature Infliction, so she becomes much stronger with proper composition and late-game gear.
- At high investment, her multipliers and self-buffs make her one of the best boss-killers in the game, but early game she is more reliant on setup.
Character Notes
Yvonne is a 6-star Cryo Striker who specializes in single-target damage. Her kit revolves around applying Solidification through her Battle Skill and Combo Skill, then entering an enhanced state with her Ultimate to unleash rapid, high-multiplier Basic Attacks. She functions best as the Controlled Operator in a team that can apply Cryo or Nature Infliction and provide buffs. Her self-sufficient Crit stacking makes her one of the strongest boss-killing characters in the game, though she requires team setup to reach full potential.
Playstyle
- Use Brr-Brr-Bomb β on enemies that already have Cryo or Nature Infliction to Solidify them and refund Ultimate Energy.
- After landing a Final Strike on a Solidified enemy, trigger Flashfreezer υ37 to deploy Frost-e-Bytee, grouping enemies and refreshing Solidification.
- Activate Cryoblasting Pistolier when enemies are Staggered and Solidified to maximize the enhanced Basic Attack damage and Crit stack buildup.
- Prioritize upgrading her Ultimate and Basic Attacks first, since these account for most of her damage; Battle Skill and Combo Skill are utility tools.
Strengths
- Extremely high single-target burst during her Ultimate.
- Self-buffing Critical Rate and Critical DMG through Ultimate stacks and talents.
- Can generate extra Ultimate Energy through Solidification mechanics.
- Combo Skill provides grouping and continual Cryo applications, helping control the battlefield.
Weaknesses
- Damage is heavily concentrated on a single target, making her less effective against large waves.
- Needs teammates to apply Cryo or Nature Infliction to fully utilize her Solidification synergy.
- Her damage is tied to Ultimate uptime; without it, her Basic Attacks are noticeably weaker.
- Requires careful positioning and setup to land Final Strikes on Solidified enemies for Combo Skill triggers.
Team Guide
bestsolidification_teamcryo_teamnature_teamcrowd_control
Yvonne's Solidification team stacks Cryo and Nature afflictions to trigger Solidification for massive damage. Xaihi and Gilberta provide buffs and debuffs while Tangtang locks down the battlefield with AoE crowd control, letting Yvonne land her Ultimate safely.
Explanation
Xaihi and Gilberta amplify Yvonne's damage with buffs and enemy debuffs, while their afflictions set up Solidification for her to consume.
Tangtang's AoE crowd control and Cryo application keep enemies grouped and stationary so Yvonne's Ultimate can finish them off without interruption.
Strengths
- High single-target and AoE damage through repeated Solidification procs.
- Strong defensive utility thanks to Tangtang's crowd control and Xaihi's sustain.
Weaknesses
- Requires careful timing to make sure Yvonne's Battle Skill consumes the right affliction stacks.
- Relies on multiple supports to set up, so the team has less room for pure survivability.
Rotation
- 1Start by casting Xaihi's Battle Skill to prepare the Auxiliary Crystal.
- 2Cast Gilberta's Battle Skill to begin gathering enemies and applying Nature Infliction.
- 3Perform one Final Strike with Yvonne to consume a crystal charge.
- 4Use Yvonne's Battle Skill after Gilberta's Infliction lands to trigger Solidification and charge her Ultimate.
- 5Perform another Final Strike with Yvonne, then cast Xaihi's Ultimate if it is ready.
- 6Cast Yvonne's Combo Skill to reapply Solidification on the target.
- 7Use Xaihi's Combo Skill to add another stack of Cryo Infliction.
- 8Trigger Tangtang's Combo Skill, then her Battle Skill to apply Arts Susceptibility.
- 9Cast Tangtang's Ultimate to crowd-control the enemy group.
- 10Follow with Yvonne's Ultimate while enemies are locked down.
- 11End with Yvonne's Dive Attack to trigger Tangtang's Riot Bringer Talent.
Open with Xaihi and Gilberta's skills, use Yvonne's Battle Skill to trigger Solidification and refill her Ultimate, then have Tangtang crowd-control enemies before Yvonne finishes with her Ultimate and Dive Attack.
elementalcryo_teamenergy_rechargeburst_uptime
This Cryo-focused team maximizes Yvonne's Ultimate uptime by stacking multiple Cryo Inflictions for her Battle Skill to consume. Last Rite, Xaihi, and Fluorite work together to maintain four stacks, so Yvonne can keep shredding enemies with repeated bursts while staying safe.
Explanation
Last Rite and Xaihi stack multiple Cryo Inflictions; Yvonne's Battle Skill consumes them to restore energy, dramatically increasing her Ultimate uptime.
Fluorite adds extra Cryo application and team support, letting the team reach four stacks consistently and keep the loop going.
Strengths
- Yvonne's Ultimate comes up much more often thanks to energy refunded from consumed Cryo Infliction stacks.
- Last Rite's Combo Skill can freeze enemies in place, creating safe windows for Yvonne's burst.
Weaknesses
- Low direct healing means you must rely on dodging or crowd control to survive.
- Damage per individual burst is lower than dedicated debuff-stacking teams.
Rotation
- 1Cast Xaihi's Battle Skill to set up the Auxiliary Crystal.
- 2Use Last Rite's Battle Skill to gain Hypothermic Perfusion.
- 3Perform a Final Strike with Yvonne to consume a crystal charge.
- 4Cast Last Rite's Battle Skill a second time to refresh Hypothermic Perfusion.
- 5Do another Yvonne Final Strike.
- 6Trigger Xaihi's Combo Skill to add Cryo Infliction.
- 7Use Fluorite's Combo Skill to place another Cryo stack.
- 8Cast Xaihi's Ultimate when available, then trigger Last Rite's Combo Skill.
- 9Use Yvonne's Battle Skill before Last Rite's Combo Skill connects so she consumes all four Cryo Infliction stacks.
- 10Because of Barrage of Technology, a basic attack becomes a Final Strike; follow with Yvonne's Combo Skill.
- 11Cast Yvonne's Ultimate to deal damage and prolong crowd control through Solidification.
Stack four Cryo Inflictions using Xaihi, Last Rite, and Fluorite, then let Yvonne's Battle Skill consume them for energy. Follow up with her Final Strike, Combo Skill, and Ultimate to deal damage and keep enemies locked down.
alternativeburst_teamdebuff_stackhigh_damage
The Burst team piles debuffs like Electrification, Corrosion, and Nature vulnerability onto enemies, then spends them all on one devastating Yvonne Ultimate. It hits harder than her other comps, but the lack of Cryo/Nature afflictions means her Ultimate will come up slower.
Explanation
Gilberta and Perlica cover the enemy in debuffs such as Nature vulnerability, Electrification, and Corrosion, which Xaihi amplifies before Yvonne detonates everything with her Ultimate.
Unlike the Cryo setup, this team sacrifices energy gain for a massive damage spike, so it should be saved for when Yvonne's Ultimate is already charged.
Strengths
- Huge burst damage on Yvonne's Ultimate thanks to stacked debuffs and buffs.
- Perlica and Gilberta provide consistent setup for one big nuke.
Weaknesses
- Yvonne's Ultimate recharges slowly because few Cryo/Nature Inflictions feed her energy.
- Requires careful party order to apply Electrification and Corrosion in the right sequence.
Rotation
- 1Cast Xaihi's Battle Skill to place the Auxiliary Crystal.
- 2Use Gilberta's Battle Skill to channel and pull enemies together.
- 3Complete Yvonne's basic attack string to hit a Final Strike, and cast Xaihi's Ultimate if ready.
- 4Use Yvonne's Battle Skill after Nature Infliction to apply Solidification.
- 5Perform another Final Strike with Yvonne.
- 6Trigger Perlica's Combo Skill to apply Electrification.
- 7Use Xaihi's Combo Skill to add Cryo support casts.
- 8Trigger Gilberta's Combo Skill, then her Ultimate if available to apply Corrosion.
- 9Do one more Yvonne Final Strike before casting her Combo Skill.
- 10Unleash Yvonne's Ultimate while the enemy is debuffed with Electrification, Corrosion, Solidification, and Arts Susceptibility.
Set up the Auxiliary Crystal and Gilberta's Nature channel, then stack Electrification and Corrosion with Perlica and Gilberta. Use Yvonne's Battle Skill to apply Solidification, build to a Final Strike, and finish with a fully debuffed Ultimate.
f2pf2pfree_charactercryo_teambeginner
Yvonne's F2P team uses free and readily available characters to create Cryo stacks and keep her energy flowing. Snowshine supplies sustain and Cryo application, Estella adds more afflictions, and Alesh generates skill points so the whole setup loops smoothly.
Explanation
Snowshine is a free sustain unit who also applies Cryo, making her the cheapest defensive option for Yvonne.
Estella's Battle Skill applies Cryo Infliction while Alesh supplies skill points so the team can keep cycling Yvonne's abilities.
If Alesh isn't available, Akekuri can substitute for SP generation, and Fluorite can replace Estella for extra Cryo stacks.
Strengths
- Accessible with mostly free or low-rarity characters.
- Still produces Solidification and repeated Cryo Infliction for Yvonne's energy gain.
Weaknesses
- Lower output than premium teams and needs careful Cryo Infliction timing.
- Team depends on Snowshine for sustain; harder content may require better gear.
Rotation
- 1Open with Estella's Battle Skill to apply Cryo Infliction, then start Yvonne's basic attacks.
- 2Use Yvonne's Battle Skill to trigger Solidification before the Imprisonment shatters.
- 3Perform a basic attack string with Yvonne to reach a Final Strike.
- 4Trigger Estella's Combo Skill to refresh Cryo stacks.
- 5Cast Estella's Ultimate when available to add another debuff.
- 6Use Snowshine's Ultimate for healing and additional Cryo application.
- 7Activate any ally buffs or enemy debuffs, then cast Yvonne's Combo Skill.
- 8Trigger Alesh's Combo Skill to regenerate skill points for the next rotation.
- 9Fire off Yvonne's Ultimate while enemies are frozen or Solidified.
- 10Continue with Yvonne's basic attacks until her Ultimate sequence ends, then repeat.
Use Estella to apply Cryo, Yvonne to turn it into Solidification, and Snowshine for sustain and extra Cryo. Alesh supplies skill points so the team can loop basic attacks, combo skills, and Yvonne's Ultimate against frozen enemies.
Team Insights
Yvonne is a Cryo DPS whose power comes from consuming Cryo and Nature Inflictions to trigger Solidification and refund Ultimate energy. Therefore, teams should either load up on Cryo supports for high Ultimate uptime or stack damage debuffs for a single burst. The flexible core is Xaihi plus either Gilberta or Last Rite, with Tangtang and Snowshine as defensive options. Proper timing, especially using Yvonne's Battle Skill before delayed Cryo hits, is essential.
Synergy Patterns
- Cryo supports such as Last Rite, Xaihi, and Fluorite stack multiple Cryo Inflictions that Yvonne consumes for energy, creating a loop of frequent Ultimates.
- Gilberta and Perlica apply Nature and Electric debuffs that turn Yvonne's Ultimate into a one-shot window.
- Tangtang's crowd control and Cryo application give Yvonne safe opportunities to stand and complete her full skill rotation.
Tips
- Use Yvonne's Battle Skill just before a delayed Cryo Infliction like Last Rite's Combo Skill so she, not the other character, consumes the stacks.
- For your F2P team, keep Snowshine in the sustain slot and use Alesh's skill points to spam Yvonne's abilities; shuffle in Akekuri only if you need a SP battery.
- Against enemies that resist Cryo, swap to the Burst team and rely on debuffs rather than affliction-based energy gain.
Availability
v1.4Yvonne is obtained from her exclusive headhunting banner 'Hues of Passion'. She can also appear as an off-rate 6-star in certain Version 1.0 Chartered Headhunting banners.Confidence: 92%
Featured Banners
Hues of PassionScars of the ForgeThe Floaty Messenger
Potentials
- Flash Freezer: Combo skill Flashfreezer υ37 gains +20% effect radius, releases energy 2 more times, and grants 15 additional Ultimate Energy after dealing damage.
- Flawless Creation: Intellect +20 and Critical Rate +7%.
- Tink-a-Power: Talent Freezing Point is enhanced, gaining an additional +10% Critical DMG against Cryo-Inflicted enemies, doubled against Solidified enemies.
- Rebellious Mood: Brr-Brr-Bomb β returns 10 SP if the first explosion hits only one enemy.
- Expert Mechcrafter: During Cryoblasting Pistolier, ATK +10% and Critical DMG Dealt +30%.
Best Gifts
Frontiers WatchAurylene CameraBreeze of Kjersch
These gifts are recommended to increase Trust efficiently with Yvonne.
Yvonne is a scientist in the Specialist Tech Division of Endfield Industries, researching Aether and Blight. Despite her flashy appearance, dyed horns, tail, and nails, and habit of skipping conferences to pursue hobbies, she is highly respected for her intellect and wit.