Cyno is a DPS character that uses his Burst to change stance and deal Electro damage. The damage dealt during this stance is Normal Attack damage so Burst damage buffs will not affect him. Cyno in Aggravate focuses solely on doing high personal damage with his Burst stance with other Dendro and Electro characters.
(4):
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Regarding Weapon Choices:
Ballad of the Fjords: Assumes that the passive is active. At [R5], this weapon performs slightly worse than .
Deathmatch: At [R5], this weapon performs better than .
Skyward Spine: This weapon may perform equal to or better than [R5] if the ATK Speed it gives is utilized to hit more of Cyno's Normal Attacks. In teams where energy is scarce, such as teams without another Favonius weapon or an Electro user, this weapon can be desired for the Energy Recharge it gives.
Kitain Cross Spear: In teams where energy is scarce, such as teams without another Favonius weapon or an Electro user, this weapon can be desired for the Energy Recharge it gives.
Favonius Lance: In teams where energy is scarce, such as teams without another Favonius weapon or an Electro user, this weapon can be desired for the Energy Recharge it gives.
Regarding Artifact Choices:
Sands: Elemental Mastery versus ATK% is heavily dependant on the weapon and team Cyno is in. It is recommended to test each and/or consult an optimizer.
Circlet: With , Elemental Mastery may be used as the circlet Main Stat.
Sets
Thundering Fury (4):In optimal conditions, this is Cyno's best artifact set. This set is an especially competitive option when Cyno is the only Electro character in the team, as the extra Skill casts help alleviate his energy issues. Do note that casting his Skill off cooldown with this set might lead to missing Endseer stance windows. It is highly recommended to use a shielder with Cyno with this set.
Gilded Dreams (4): This artifact set is better than (4) on and .
Thundersoother (4): If you can guarantee 100% uptime on this set, it performs better than (4). However, satisfying this condition is infeasible on most teams.
Substats
Energy Recharge: Prioritize until requirements are met.
ⓘIndicates important notes at the bottom of the page.
Cyno is a DPS character that uses his Burst to change stance and deal Electro damage. The vast majority of his damage in Stellar-Conduct teams is from his Duststalker Bolts, so it is very important to time his Skill uses.
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Regarding Weapon Choices:
Staff of the Scarlet Sands: If using this weapon, use Elemental Mastery artifact main stats and prioritize Elemental Mastery substats over ATK% substats.
Vortex Vanquisher: If Cyno is shielded, this weapon ranks similarly to .
Deathmatch:At [R5], this weapon ranks similarly to .
Ballad of the Fjords:At [R5], this weapon ranks similarly to .
Sacrificer's Staff:At [R5], this weapon ranks similarly to .
Regarding Artifact Choices:
Substats
Energy Recharge: Prioritize until requirements are met.