Cyno
Who is Cyno?
Cyno is a 5★ Electro Polearm character and the General Mahamatra of Sumeru. He is an A/S-tier on-field Electro DPS whose Elemental Burst state (Pactsworn Pathclearer) converts his attacks to Electro, boosts his Elemental Mastery, and enables timed Judication windows for burst Electro damage — making him a strong driver for Quickbloom and Aggravate teams. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/cyno-quickguide/
Kit Summary
Electro-infused combo — his main damage during Pactsworn Pathclearer.
Chasmic Soulfarer): Electro hit; when cast inside an "Endseer" window (A1) it triggers Judication — +35% Secret Rite DMG and 3 Duststalker Bolts.
Wolf's Swiftness): Enters the Pactsworn Pathclearer state (up to 18s): Electro infusion (cannot be overridden), EM and interrupt resistance buff, immunity to Electro-Charged self-damage. Ends on character swap.
Opens periodic Endseer windows during the Burst state; using Skill inside them triggers Judication.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Thundering Fury (BiS — damage boost + major Energy Recharge relief). 4pc Gilded Dreams (alternative). 4pc Gladiator's Finale (better for Aggravate than Quickbloom). 2pc mixed as transitional. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/cyno-quickguide/
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Staff of the Scarlet Sands (signature 5★ — big CRIT + ATK scaling off EM). Ballad of the Fjords (~Staff at R5). Primordial Jade Winged-Spear (strong). Best F2P: White Tassel (R5, 3★) — approximately Deathmatch; or Kitain Cross Spear (ER for solo Electro). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/cyno-quickguide/
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Quickbloom (recommended): Cyno + Nahida + Yelan or Xingqiu + Kuki Shinobu
Aggravate: Cyno + Nahida + Fischl + Anemo or flex
Quickburn: Cyno + Nahida + Thoma + flex
F2P Verdict
Viable at C0. White Tassel (R5, 3★) performs around Deathmatch; Kitain Cross Spear (craftable) provides ER for solo-Electro setups.
Run 4pc Thundering Fury for the ER relief — it makes his ER requirement much more manageable (~100–160% vs higher on other sets).
ER requirement with 4pc TF: solo Electro 140–160%, with Fischl 100–110%, with Kuki 110–120%. He is strongest paired with Nahida. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/cyno-quickguide/
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyno good for beginners?
Yes, though his Endseer and Judication timing rewards practice; he is strongest with Nahida and a Dendro or Hydro core. Source: KQM.
What is the best free weapon for Cyno?
White Tassel (R5, 3★) or Kitain Cross Spear (craftable, ER). Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/cyno-quickguide/
Is Cyno worth pulling without constellations?
Yes — C0 is a complete carry; C2 (+10% Electro DMG per stack, max 50%) is his biggest DPS jump. Source: KQM.
What is Cyno's Energy Recharge requirement?
~100–160% with 4pc Thundering Fury depending on Electro partners; higher on other artifact sets. Source: https://keqingmains.com/q/cyno-quickguide/