Evelyn
A CRIT-based Fire hypercarry: she deals explosive damage through Chain Attacks and her Ultimate, using Quick Assists to swap in and run her combo.
Tier S+ · Attack · Fire. BiS: Heartstring Nocturne. A CRIT-based Fire hypercarry: she deals explosive damage through Chain Attacks and her Ultimate, using Quick Assists to swap in and run her combo.
Best W-Engines
Recommended Drive Discs
4: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · 5: Fire DMG · 6: ATK%
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG (aim for ~80% CR / ~160% CD) > ATK% > flat ATK
Skill priority: Chain & Ultimate > Special (EX) > Basic > Dodge; max her Core early.
Worth building: one of the strongest and most consistent single-target carries right now, with a smooth combo that's easy to play once you get the Quick Assist rhythm down. Points to note: her W-Engine pool outside her signature is pretty thin, and she wants
Astra Yao to reach her ceiling — without a good buffer, her damage drops noticeably.
Level 60 targets (game8 + gamewith tables): WITH her signature Heartstring Nocturne → aim ATK ~3,000 / panel Crit Rate ~75% / Crit DMG 150%+; WITHOUT it → ATK ~2,500 / panel Crit Rate ~55% / Crit DMG 160%+. The key threshold: IN-COMBAT Crit Rate must be >=80% to unlock her Additional Ability 'Ambush Point' (raises her Chain/Ultimate damage multiplier to 125%). Since her Core Skill (Binding Seal) grants up to +25% Crit Rate in combat, you only need ~55% Crit Rate from engine + discs to reach 80%. Substat priority: Crit Rate (to ~80% in combat) > Crit DMG (150-160%) > ATK% > flat ATK.
1) OPENER: enter and press EX Special to gain the Binding Seal state (self Crit Rate buff); her wire pulls enemies together. 2) Basic-attack to fill the Burning Embers gauge; at >=50% HOLD Basic to release the enhanced 'Garrote' attack → each grants 1 Burning Tether Point. 3) LOOP: repeat until 3 Burning Tether Points, then hold to unleash her Chain Attack (Lunalux Garrote) — this Chain does NOT require the enemy to be Stunned/Broken. 4) Fire the Ultimate (Lunalux Garrote - Timbre) to enter 'Dance of the Awakened Fire': afterward she always keeps 1 Tether Point ready and chains far faster. 5) Weave quick-swaps to cancel animations; when you swap Evelyn back in she auto-fires her Special (follow-up + enemy grouping), then repeat from step 2.
The best-value copy — STOP HERE (M1). Enter combat with 1,500 Decibels instantly (fires her Ultimate: Lunalux Garrote - Timbre almost immediately to open the 'Dance of the Awakened Fire' state) + ignores 12% DEF and applies Bind. The ideal cap for most players. Note: prioritize her signature Heartstring Nocturne BEFORE buying mindscapes (per game8 + gamewith).
Permanent +15% ATK and higher interrupt resistance while attacking. A steady stat bump that makes combos safer, but no gameplay change — moderate value.
All skills +2 levels. A small flat bump, just a stepping stone to M4 — low value.
On generating a Shield, gain +40% CRIT DMG. A real damage boost, but needs a shielder in the team (Ben/Caesar) and is whale territory — moderate value.
All skills +2 levels again. Still just flat numbers, a bridge to M6 — low value.
The biggest damage jump (whale ceiling): basic/chain attacks trigger Shadowstring Edge follow-ups (~375% ATK Fire DMG each, up to 16 times), pushing Evelyn into the top Attacker tier. Very strong but whale-only — most players stop at M1.
- A Chain Attacker that needs no Stun/Break: her Chain works anytime, so she ramps damage fast and isn't tied to the enemy's stun window.
- Highly self-sufficient: her Core grants up to +25% Crit Rate and self-buffs damage; her Chain has long invincibility frames, making her very hard to interrupt.
- Groups mobs and closes gaps: her wire pulls enemies together and her auto-attack on swap-in lets her handle crowds and stitch combos — rare for an Attacker.
- High floor and high ceiling (per prydwen): easy to get value even when not mastered, yet very rewarding once you learn her long combos.
- Heavily reliant on her signature Heartstring Nocturne: her off-signature W-Engine pool is weak, and swapping off it drops damage by up to ~23% (per game8).
- Stat-hungry: she must hit >=80% in-combat Crit Rate to unlock her Additional Ability's 125% multiplier — demanding disc RNG and Crit farming.
- Wants premium partners: to peak she wants Astra Yao + Lighter (both limited); F2P alternatives are clearly worse, on-field time is long, and her combos need precise timing.
Excellent in Shiyu Defense: a Fire hypercarry that bursts single targets via Chain/Ult while her wire groups mobs, so she clears both bosses and crowds within the timer; the standard Evelyn + Lighter (stun) + Astra Yao (buff) is one of the version's strongest star-clearing teams.
Strong in Deadly Assault: tanky bosses are the perfect stage for her high, consistent Chain/Ult burst; paired with Lighter + Astra Yao for stun and buffs she regularly posts top scores. Caveat: peaking still needs that premium buffer duo.
Basic Attack4
Basic Attack: Razor Wire
Press to activate: Launch up to five attacks ahead, dealing Physical DMG and Fire DMG. When the 5th hit lands against an enemy, Evelyn will use her Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal.
Passive: Bind
When Evelyn uses her skills to deal DMG to enemies, she will accumulate Burning Embers. When Evelyn consumes Burning Embers to activate Garrote or consumes Decibels to perform an Ultimate, she gains 1 Burning Tether Point. Once Evelyn has 3 Burning Tether Points, her next use of Garrote will consume all Burning Tether Points to instead use a lower Interrupt Level version of Chain Attack: Lunalux - Snare.
Basic Attack: Garrote - First Form
When Burning Embers is at 50% or higher, hold or to activate: Consume 50% Burning Embers to use Lunalux Garrote to perform a slashing attack, dealing Fire DMG. During skill activation, Anti-Interrupt level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%. After using this skill, gain 1 Burning Tether Point.
Basic Attack: Garrote - Second Form
When Burning Embers is 50% or higher, after using Basic Attack: Garrote - First Form, continue to hold or to activate: Consume 50% Burning Embers to use Lunalux Garrote to perform a follow-up attack, dealing Fire DMG. During skill activation, Anti-Interrupt level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%. After using this skill, gain 1 Burning Tether Point.
Dodge3
Dodge: Arc Step
Press to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Piercing Ambush
Press during a dodge to activate: Deliver a kick to the enemy in front, causing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter: Strangling Reversal
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Use Lunalux Garrote to slash surrounding enemies, dealing Fire DMG; When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn will use Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
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Quick Assist: Fierce Blade
When the active character is launched, press to activate: Use Lunalux Garrote to slash surrounding enemies, dealing Fire DMG. When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn will use Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist: Silent Protection
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: Course Disruption
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate: Evelyn slashes with Lunalux Garrote, then triggers an explosion ahead, dealing Fire DMG. When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn will use Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
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Special Attack: Locked Position
Before entering Binding Seal, press or to activate: Use Lunalux Garrote to pull the enemy and charge forward with a kick, dealing Fire DMG. When the attack hits the enemy, Evelyn will use Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
Special Attack: Binding Sunder - First Form
After entering Binding Seal, press or hold to activate: Centered on the target affected by Binding Seal, tether surrounding enemies and detonate an explosion, dealing Fire DMG. Binding Seal will end after detonation. Dodge enemy attacks upon activating the skill, and if a Perfect Dodge is triggered, gain an additional 25% Burning Embers. After tethering surrounding enemies, press to cancel detonation and immediately follow up with the Basic Attack's 3rd hit. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack: Binding Sunder - Final Form
After entering Binding Seal and with enough Energy, press or hold to activate: Centered on the target affected by Binding Seal, tether surrounding enemies and detonate an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG. Binding Seal will end after detonation. Dodge enemy attacks upon activating the skill, and if a Perfect Dodge is triggered, gain an additional 25% Burning Embers. After pulling in surrounding enemies, press to cancel detonation and immediately follow up with the Basic Attack's 3rd hit. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
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Chain Attack: Lunalux - Snare
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Evelyn slashes in front with multiple Lunalux Garrotes and detonates an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG to enemies in the area. When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn uses Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enters Binding Seal. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate: Lunalux Garrote - Timbre
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate:Evelyn slashes in front with multiple Lunalux Garrotes and detonates an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG to enemies in the area. Upon activating this skill, Evelyn removes her jacket and enters the Dance of Awakened Fire state, which lasts for the entire battle. While in the Dance of Awakened Fire state, when Evelyn consumes Burning Tether Points to activate Chain Attack: Lunalux - Snare, she will retain 1 point of Burning Tether Point. When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn uses Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target, entering Binding Seal. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, gain 1 Burning Tether Point.
Ultimate: Lunalux Garrote - Shadow
While under the Dance of Awakened Fire state, and when Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Evelyn slashes in front with multiple Lunalux Garrotes and detonates an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG to enemies in the area. When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn uses Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enters Binding Seal. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, gain 1 Burning Tether Point.
Core Skill2
Core Passive: Entangle
Upon entering Binding Seal, Evelyn's CRIT Rate increases by 12.5%. After leaving Binding Seal, she retains the buff for 10s. If Evelyn switches to another character while in Binding Seal, she will automatically follow up with Special Attack: Binding Sunder - First Form.
Additional Ability: Ambush Point
When another character in your squad is a Stun or Support character: Evelyn's Chain Attack and Ultimate DMG increases by 30%. When Evelyn's CRIT Rate is at or over 80%, the DMG multiplier for her Chain Attack and Ultimate increases to 125% of the original value.
What is the best W-Engine for Evelyn?
Evelyn performs best with Heartstring Nocturne. See alternatives and required stats in the Gear section above.
Is Evelyn worth pulling?
Worth building: one of the strongest and most consistent single-target carries right now, with a smooth combo that's easy to play once you get the Quick Assist rhythm down. Points to note: her W-Engine pool outside her signature is pretty thin, and she wants Astra Yao to reach her ceiling — without a good buffer, her damage drops noticeably.
What is the best team for Evelyn?
Evelyn works best in the Standard Fire team. Full members and rotation are in the Teams section.




