Is C1 Cyno worth it? Yes, but only for dedicated Cyno mains

As one of the most powerful new Electro characters added in Genshin Impact 3.1, Cyno has been dominating the Spiral Abyss and overworld as a top-tier aggravate DPS. His first constellation in particular provides a significant damage spike. But should you spend those precious Intertwined Fates chasing his C1 as a low spender? In most cases, no – it‘s not worth wishing for specifically. But for dedicated Cyno mains who meet certain criteria, his C1 can be very rewarding.

In this extensive guide, we‘ll analyze Cyno‘s abilities, team roles, constellation effects, and overall value to help you determine if C1 is worth it or not. Let‘s dive in!

An In-Depth Look at Cyno‘s Kit

Before evaluating his constellations, it‘s important to understand Cyno‘s abilities and how he fits into teams:

• Role: Main on-field hypercarry DPS
• Weapon: Polearm
• Vision: Electro
• Best Teams: Aggravate, Hyperbloom

Normal Attacks: Spear of Judgment

Cyno‘s normal attacks are called Spear of Judgment. He performs up to 5 rapid spear kicks while moving forward before finishing with a powerful kick imbued with Electro.

These normal attacks make up a significant portion of Cyno‘s damage during his Elemental Burst mode. Having increased attack speed from his C1 makes them much smoother.

Elemental Skill: Chasmic Soulfarer

Cyno‘s Elemental Skill is called Chasmic Soulfarer. He performs a quick dash, dealing AoE Electro DMG along the path.

When used during his burst, this skill changes to a Lunar Mansion-imbued kick that deals more damage based on Cyno‘s current ATK and EM. This gives Cyno mobility and iframes during his burst mode.

Elemental Burst: Judgment of the Nine Hells

Cyno‘s Elemental Burst is where the majority of his power comes from. For 18s, he enters the Purgatory state granting the following:

• Extends his weapon range
• Converts Normal, Charged and Plunging attacks to Electro DMG
• Can only be ended manually, not by running out of HP/energy
• Skill changes to Lunar Soulfarer with buffed damage

This enhanced state is where you‘ll activate Cyno‘s C1 speed buff. He truly excels as a lethal aggravate DPS here thanks to his fast electro application.

Passives: Authority Over the Nine and Heartcliff‘s Distant Thunder

At Ascension 1, Cyno unlocks Authority Over the Nine which boosts his Electro DMG and Aggravate/Spread DMG based on his EM. This makes building EM very rewarding on Cyno.

His Ascension 4 passive reduces the CD of his skill based on his energy cost. Having enough ER makes Cyno very mobile.

Constellations

Now let‘s take a closer look at all of Cyno‘s constellations to see where C1 fits in terms of his power spikes:

Constellation	Buff Received
C1	Increases ATK SPD by 20% during burst
C2	Burst drain starts at 80 instead of 90
C3	Increasesburst skill level by 3
C4	60% DEF ignored during burst
C5	Increases ATK SPD by 10%
C6	100% SPD and Crit Rate buff during burst

As you can see, his C1 gives a sizable 20% attack speed buff, while his C6 completely maximizes his DPS potential during Purgatory. But just how impactful is that C1 spike? Let‘s analyze it in detail.

Cyno‘s C1 Constellation Effect and Value

Here‘s the exact text of Cyno‘s C1 "Extending Purgatory":

Extending Purgatory: Increases Cyno‘s Normal Attack SPD by 20% while in the Purgatory state triggered by Sacred Rite: Wolf‘s Swiftness.

This boosts Cyno‘s attack speed by a full fifth during the most critical part of his kit – his Elemental Burst mode. Faster normal attacks means Cyno can execute his attack sequences and combos more smoothly while also reducing animation downtime.

More attacks = more Aggravates triggered = more DPS.

Based on early theorycrafting and calculators, Cyno‘s C1 provides roughly a 10% skill DMG increase and 7% burst DMG increase. While not gamebreaking, that‘s a sizable chunk, especially for a C1.

In terms of playstyle feel, the increased attack speed makes Cyno feel MUCH better to play. Less waiting around between combos improves the combat flow. Visually, zapping enemies nonstop with Electro just feels satisfying.

How Does C1 Cyno Compare to C0?

To evaluate if his C1 is worth wishing for, let‘s compare how a C0 Cyno performs vs. a C1:

• C0 has slower, more interrupted attack combos
• C0 rotation feels sluggish at times, with animation downtime
• C0 still dishes out solid damage thanks to Aggravate reactions
• C0 relies more heavily on support buffs from teammates
• C1 executes attack combos noticeably faster and smoother
• C1 squeezes more damage out of Cyno‘s normal attacks
• C1 keeps up Aggravate uptime more consistently
• C1 feels better to play with less animation downtime

So in summary, C1 makes Cyno tangibly stronger, but he‘s still very capable at C0. You can 36 star the Spiral Abyss with a C0 Cyno if you build good teams around him. His C1 just provides a nice optimization.

Is C1 Cyno Worth Wishing For? Evaluation Criteria

At the end of the day, should you actually invest your limited Primogems or Intertwined Fates trying to get Cyno‘s C1 specifically?

Here are some key criteria to help evaluate if it‘s worth it for you personally:

• You main Cyno as your primary on-field DPS – If he‘s always on the field triggering Aggravates, you benefit the most from C1. It loses major value if Cyno is a sub DPS you swap in occasionally.

• Your Cyno burst already has sufficient energy – Cyno needs a battery like Fischl. If you‘ve already solved his ER requirements, C1 gives you more in return.

• You enjoy faster playstyles – The quicker attack flow will feel nicer. If you dislike slower attackers, C1 helps address this pain point.

• You lack his signature 5-star weapon – C1 can help close the damage gap if you don‘t have his best-in-slot Staff of Scarlet Sands.

• You don‘t urgently need other characters – Consider if you want future dendro or archons more. Cyno will get rerun banners.

• You play on mobile – Smoother, faster attacks make Cyno‘s play feel better on mobile where animation canceling is harder.

If you meet several of these criteria, then yes, Cyno‘s C1 is likely worth wishing for and will provide good value. But what if you don‘t?

When Should You Skip Cyno‘s C1?

Here are some situations where it‘s better to skip Cyno‘s C1:

• You only use Cyno as a sub DPS or quickswap character – his C1 benefits on-field play most.

• Your Cyno burst uptime suffers from energy issues. Fix his ER requirements first before optimizing with C1.

• You already have his BiS 5-star signature weapon at high refinements. Diminishing returns.

• You already 36 star the Spiral Abyss at C0 Cyno. Constellations provide minimal gains then.

• You already have fast attackers like Keqing or Xiao built. Reduces C1‘s value.

• You‘re saving for upcoming dendro characters or archons. New characters > constellations.

As a moderate spender or F2P, new characters provide much more value per wish than constellations in most cases. Unless you‘re a diehard Cyno main, it‘s better to get new characters first, then circle back for cons later. A C0 Cyno still wrecks enemies.

Recommended Cyno Team Comps and Builds

To help you make the most of Cyno regardless of constellation, here are some of his best team comps and build tips:

Best Teams

• Aggravate – Cyno, Fischl, Dendro MC, Zhongli/healer

• Hyperbloom – Cyno, Xingqiu, Dendro MC, healer

• Mono Electro – Cyno, Fischl, Beidou, healer

I recommend prioritizing Aggravate teams to maximize Cyno‘s C1 buffs. Fischl is his best partner as an electro battery. Dendro MC provides strong elemental reactions for now until better dendro options release later. Zhongli‘s shield makes Cyno‘s gameplay very comfy.

Best Weapons

• 5-star: Staff of Scarlet Sands, Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
• 4-star: Deathmatch, Kitain Cross Spear, Blackcliff Pole
• 3-star: White Tassel

His signature weapon is BiS for buffing his burst DMG. But F2P options like Kitain Cross Spear work great too, especially at higher refines. Prioritize crit stats on artifacts.

Best Artifacts

• 2pc Thundering Fury + 2pc Glad/Shimenawa
• 4pc Thundersoother
• 4pc Gilded Dreams

Thundering Fury is his best set for boosting aggravate reactions. Gilded Dreams can work well too for buffing his EM. Substats and set bonuses that increase Cyno‘s personal damage are preferable.

With these builds, Cyno will still perform great even at C0 constellation and deliver impressive Electro DPS potential.

Closing Thoughts – A Powerful DPS Even at C0

So is Cyno‘s C1 constellation worth wishing for? In most cases, no – it‘s skippable as a low spender. While it provides very nice damage and playstyle optimizations, it isn‘t mandatory to make Cyno a formidable DPS. But for dedicated Cyno mains who love him as their hypercarry, his C1 can be a rewarding investment.

Cyno is still a top-tier aggravate DPS even at C0. His C1 simply makes his combos feel smoother. As always, assess your own account needs first before wishing. But even without his C1, I highly recommend pulling Cyno if you need an on-field Electro DPS to round out your roster.

His high-energy playstyle and lethal aggravate teams are extremely fun. And he‘ll only get better over time as more dendro characters release. Thanks for reading this extensive guide on Cyno‘s C1! Let me know if you have any other questions.