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 maximizes Fluorite’s personal damage through crit-based scaling. The combination of Wedge and the MI Security set ensures she contributes significant Arts DMG while still fulfilling her role as an Infliction enabler. Stat priority focuses on crit rate and attack, with intellect as a secondary boost. The build is ideal when Fluorite is part of a well-synergized team that can consistently trigger her Combo Skill.

Wedge is chosen as the best weapon because it provides Arts DMG and Critical Rate, directly amplifying Fluorite’s damage as a sub-DPS.

The MI Security gear set complements this by offering a conditional ATK increase and additional crit rate, pushing her damage ceiling higher.

Alternative weapons like Navigator are better when the team relies on Cryo reactions, while Howling Guard is a serviceable budget option.

Focus on critical rate and attack to maximize personal damage output.
The MI Security set’s stacking ATK and CRIT bonus greatly enhance her sustained DPS.
If Wedge is unavailable, Navigator excels in Cryo teams, while OBJ Velocitous improves Ultimate uptime.

Tangtang — endgame sub dps

Rank #4

This endgame build maximizes Tangtang's personal Cryo damage while preserving her debuff utility. Brigand's Calling gives self-buffs and a team-wide Arts damage increase, while the Bonekrusha set turns her Combo→Battle Skill sequence into a devastating burst. It is ideal for players who want Tangtang to contribute both damage and support in high-difficulty content.

Brigand's Calling is chosen for its massive Cryo DMG buffs and an additional Arts DMG Taken debuff on enemies, directly enhancing Tangtang's damage and support.

Home Longing offers a strong Cryo DMG buff conditioned on using Combo Skill before Battle Skill, aligning with her playstyle.

Opus: The Living and Howling Guard are more accessible options that still provide meaningful Attack or Arts DMG bonuses.

Bonekrusha set synergizes with the core loop: cast Combo Skill to gain stacks, then unleash Battle Skill for amplified Waterspout damage.

Bonekrusha set boosts Battle Skill DMG after using Combo Skill, perfectly matching Tangtang's Whirlpool → Waterspout rotation.
Alternative gloves like LYNX Gloves or MI Security Gloves can shift focus to Ultimate gain or pure Battle Skill damage.
Type 50 Yinglung Heavy Armor trades Cryo DMG bonus for Ultimate Gain Efficiency, useful if energy is a bottleneck.

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.