Lyney is the first Genshin Impact character that appears in the teaser and comes from the Fontaine region. Here is some information about Lyney including his abilities, weapon, element, rarity, and release date.
Lyney Leaks
Lyney is the one of characters that got a sneak peek in Genshin Impact has teaser "The Final Feast" which includes some sneak peek of other characters from Fontaine as well. HoYoVerse also reveals his picture on their social media that confirm that he is an upcoming character in 4.0.
We also got to know his voice actor from the teaser:
- Lyney Voice Actor
- Hiro Shimono is the Japanese voice actress
- Daman Mills is an English voice actress.
Who is Lyney?
Based on the leaked image, Lyney is a Pyro 5 stars character who uses the Bow as his weapon. Lyney is called a "celebrated magician of the Court of Fontaine" that why he wears a magician suit with a magician hat and a card in his hand.
Lyney Ascension Material Farm
Here is Lyney Ascension Material List to farm and prepare for him:
This Lyney Ascension Material image source: t.me/blednayaleaks
Lyney Signature Weapon
Both Picture and Leak info are taken from Mero
The First Great Magic (LV 90|R1)
- Base ATK: 608
- CRIT DMG: 66.2%
ATK increased by 12%. For every party member with the same Element Type as the wielder (including the wielder themselves), gain 1 Gimmick stack. For every party member with a different Elemental Type from the wielder, gain 1 Theatrics stack. When the wielder has 1/2/3 or more Gimmick stacks, ATK will be increased by 8/16/40%. When the wielder has 1/2/3 or more Theatrics stacks, Movement SPD will be increased by 4/7/10%.
Lyney Abilities & Stats
Here is some info on abilities from leaker Mero.
Lyney Stats
- Base HP: 11021
- Base DEF: 538
- Base ATK: 318
- CRIT Rate: 24.2%
Lyney Abilities
Normal ATK - Card Force Translocation (Lv.9)
- Normal ATK
- Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.
- Plunging ATK
- Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
- Charged ATK
- Performs a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.
- While aiming, flames will run across the arrowhead before being fired.
Different effects will occur based on the time spent charging.
Charge Level 1: Fire off a Pyro-infused arrow, dealing Pyro DMG.
Charge Level 2: Fire off a Prop Arrow that deals Pyro DMG, and upon hit, it will summon a Grin-Malkin Hat. - When firing the Prop Arrow, and when Lyney has more than 60% HP, he will consume a portion of his HP to obtain 1 Prop Surplus stack. Max 5 stacks.
- The lowest Lyney can drop through this method is 60% of his Max HP
- Grin-Malkin Hat
- Can taunt nearby opponents and attract their ATKs. Each opponent can only be taunted by the Had once every 5s.
- The Hat's endurance is a percentage of Lyney's Max HP.
- If destroyed, or if its duration expires, it will fire off a Pyrotechnic Strike at 1 nearby opponent, dealing Pyro DMG.
1 Hat can exist at any given time.
- Fundamental Force: Pneuma
- At certain intervals, when the Prop Arrow hits an opponent, a Spirit breath Thorn will descend on that opponent's location, dealing Pneuma-aligned Pyro DMG.
Elemental Skill - Bewildering Lights (Lv.9)
- Lyney flourishes with his hat, unleashing a firework surprise! When used, he will clear all current Prop Surplus ATK and deal AoE Pyro DMG to opponents in front of him. DMG will be increased according to the stacks cleared, and this will also regenerate Lyney's HP based on his Max HP. If the fireworks hit opponents, the number of stacks will be the basis for Energy restoration to Lyney.
- When a Grin-Malkin Hat created by Lyney is on the field, the fireworks will cause it to explode, dealing AoE Pyro DMG equal to that of a Pyrotechnic Strike. The DMG dealt through the Grin-Malkin Hat in this way is considered Charged ATK DMG.
- This Talent can be unleashed while in Aiming Mode
Elemental Burst - Wondrous Trick: Miracle Parade (Lv.9)
- Unleashing his magic, Lyney turns himself into a Grin-Malkin Cat that can move around quickly. (Not to be mistaken for the Grin-Malkin Hat. They're two different props!).
- When the Grin-Malkin Cat gets close to opponents, it will send flames falling down on them, dealing at most 1 instance of Pyro DMG to each opponent. When the duration ends or Lyney uses his Elemental Skill, he will dismiss the Grin-Malkin Cat and ignite fireworks that deal AoE Pyro DMG, summon 1 Grin-Malkin Hat, and grant himself 1 Prop Surplus stack.
Lyney Passive & Constellation
Here is some info on Passive and Constellation from Leaker Mero.
Lyney Passive
Perilous Performance
If Lyney consumes HP via firing a Prop Arrow, the Grin-Malkin Hat summoned when this Prop Arrow hits will deal 80% more ATK as DMG.
Conclusive Ovation
When dealing DMG to opponents affected by Pyro, Lyney will receive the following buffs:
- DMG increased by 60% at base.
- Each Pyro party member other than Lyney will cause this effect to receive a further 20% bonus
Lyney can gain a total of 100% increased DMG to opponents affected by Pyro in this way.
Trivial Observations
Displays the location of nearby resources unique to Fontaine on the mini-map.
Lyney Constellation
1. Whimsical Wonders
Lyney can have 2 Grin-Malkin Hats present at once. Additionally, Prop Arrow will summon 2 Grin-Malkin Hats and grant Lyney 1 extra stack of Prop Surplus. This effect can occur once every 15s.
2. Locquacious Lure
When Lyney is on the field, he will gain a stack of Crisp Focus every 2s. This will increase his CRIT DMG by 20%. Max 3 stacks. This effect will be canceled when Lyney leaves the field.
3. Prestidigitation
Increases the Level of Normal ATK: Card Force Translocation by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
4. Well-Versed, Well-Rehearsed
After an opponent is hit by Lyney's Pyro Charged ATK, this opponent's Pyro Res will be decreased by 25% for 6s.
5. To Pierce Enigmas
Increases the Level of Wondrous Trick: Miracle Parade by 3. Maximum upgrade Level is 15.
6. A Contrary Smile
When Lyney fires a Prop Arrow, he will fire a Pyrotechnic Strike: Reprised that will deal 100% of a Pyrotechnic Strike's DMG. This DMG is considered Charged ATK DMG.
Lyney Release Date
There are a lot of rumors that he gonna release with the new region Fontaine on 18 August and right now HoyoVerse just reveal his image on their social media so this might be true that he will be the first 5 stars character to release along with version 4.0. Anyway, this is just a leak of info so please take this with a grain of salt. We will update more about her in the future. Stay tuned!
End of Lyney Leak.
More Leaks About Fontaine Characters
| Furina | Navia |
| Clorinde | Lyney |
| Lynette | Freminet |