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Yngwie
	Edit rating Role: Defender/Attacker Synergizes with DA UpDouble attack rate is boosted and TA UpTriple attack rate is boosted buffs as well as other buffs, as it applies to his free attack skill. Hits hard in Tough Guy mode in conjunction with his Bonus Water DMGDeals bonus water DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks skill. His unique skill set and Tough Guy mode consuming increasingly more charge bar can be difficult to manage for new players.

Site	RatingThe character's overall rating out of 10.	GrindingThe character's general efficiency in repeatedly clearing menial content with an emphasis on real-time speed. GW Max Grade: SS KG Max Grade: SS	Full AutoThe character's general performance in Full Auto parties. GW Max Grade: SS KG Max Grade: SS	High DifficultyThe character's capability relative to the game's most difficult content. GW Max Grade: SS KG Max Grade: SS	Last Update
GameWith	9.2	B	A	B	2021-03-18
Kamigame	8.0	C	C	C	2021-12-13

Overview

Yngwie is a very strong tank and attacker in Tough Guy mode, outside of it he is just an average attacker and moderately tanky.

Strengths

• Perks in Tough Guy mode:
  • Super tanky, can handle single target charge attacks such as Colossus Omega's Dimensional Cleave
  • Draws regular attacks towards him
  • His charge attack can hit up to 3.6 mil without  OdysseyGain Instant ChargeInstantly sets Charge Bar to 100%
    Unaffected by Charge Bar Gain status effects.
    No effect when afflicted with Shorted debuffs or when Charge Bar is above 100%., 200% C.A. DMG UpCharge attack DMG is boosted
    Strength: 200%Duration: 1 turn , 130% C.A. DMG Cap UpCharge attack DMG cap is boosted
    Strength: 130%Duration: 1 turn Effectively 200%, and 50% Special C.A. DMG Cap UpMaximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per C.A. to foes who cap C.A. DMG is boosted
    Strength: 50%Duration: 1 turn . (Can only be used when Tough Guy mode is in effect / Can't recast) with a FLB magna1 grid
• Echo damage with  No MercyGain 50% / 50% Critical Hit Rate UpAttacks made with elemental superiority have a chance to deal boosted DMG
  Strength: 50% chance of dealing 50% more damage.Duration: 3 turns and 30% Bonus Water DMGDeals bonus water DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns.
  At level 95:
  Also gain Full Metal BeamDeals bonus DMG when Tough Guy mode is in effect
  Duration: 3 turns.

Weaknesses

• Not very tanky without Tough Guy mode
• Takes time to learn in order to be extremely effective
• Tough Guy mode hard to maintain without charge bar increases such as  Jumpstart My HeartGain Tank-and-Counter (5 times)Counters upon taking DMG
  Duration: 3 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit. and Full Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks
  Duration: 3 turnsFull hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute.
  At level 90:
  Also gain 5% Boost to Charge Bar upon Taking DMGCharge bar will be boosted upon taking DMG
  Strength: 5%Duration: 3 turns (Max: 50%). and multiattack buffs
• No SubstituteReceives foe attack in place of an ally
  (Excludes all-foe all-ally attacks)
  means it is not guaranteed that he will get hit by triggers

How to Play

Yngwie will want to enter Tough Guy mode 1 turn prior to the boss reaching max charge diamonds or a trigger. If you cannot reach 100% charge bar within that time use  Jumpstart My HeartGain Tank-and-Counter (5 times)Counters upon taking DMG
Duration: 3 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit. and Full Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks
Duration: 3 turnsFull hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute.
At level 90:
Also gain 5% Boost to Charge Bar upon Taking DMGCharge bar will be boosted upon taking DMG
Strength: 5%Duration: 3 turns (Max: 50%). or  Wild and ToughInstantly perform a normal attack without using up a turn. in order to reach it. This will allow him to transform and have his hostility boosted before the attack lands. His hostility will not be boosted if he transforms the turn the attack hits!

Yngwie is best played in long fights where survival is needed and the boss's triggers are mostly single target such as Shiva and Athena.

Tough Guy Mode

• Maintain Yngwie's charge bar with  Wild and ToughInstantly perform a normal attack without using up a turn. or multiattack and UpliftedCharge bar is boosted on every turn
  buffs
• Activate  No MercyGain 50% / 50% Critical Hit Rate UpAttacks made with elemental superiority have a chance to deal boosted DMG
  Strength: 50% chance of dealing 50% more damage.Duration: 3 turns and 30% Bonus Water DMGDeals bonus water DMG for one-foe one-ally attacks
  Strength: 30%Duration: 3 turns.
  At level 95:
  Also gain Full Metal BeamDeals bonus DMG when Tough Guy mode is in effect
  Duration: 3 turns. to utilize ATK Up and Full Metal BeamDeals bonus DMG when Tough Guy mode is in effect
  
• The charge attack hits really hard, instead of letting Tough Guy deactivate it's best to use  Jumpstart My HeartGain Tank-and-Counter (5 times)Counters upon taking DMG
  Duration: 3 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit. and Full Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks
  Duration: 3 turnsFull hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute.
  At level 90:
  Also gain 5% Boost to Charge Bar upon Taking DMGCharge bar will be boosted upon taking DMG
  Strength: 5%Duration: 3 turns (Max: 50%). or  OdysseyGain Instant ChargeInstantly sets Charge Bar to 100%
  Unaffected by Charge Bar Gain status effects.
  No effect when afflicted with Shorted debuffs or when Charge Bar is above 100%., 200% C.A. DMG UpCharge attack DMG is boosted
  Strength: 200%Duration: 1 turn , 130% C.A. DMG Cap UpCharge attack DMG cap is boosted
  Strength: 130%Duration: 1 turn Effectively 200%, and 50% Special C.A. DMG Cap UpMaximum amount of DMG that can be dealt per C.A. to foes who cap C.A. DMG is boosted
  Strength: 50%Duration: 1 turn . (Can only be used when Tough Guy mode is in effect / Can't recast)

Ideal Party

An attacker that is super squishy or needs protection such as Izmir or Narmaya (Summer), buffers with multiattack and charge bar buffs like Lilele or Altair, and a debuffer.

Synergy

• Altair:  Battleplan: Crescent MoonAll allies gain Charge Bar +30%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 30%
  Strength: 30%, 50% C.A. DMG Up (1 time)Charge attack DMG is boosted (1 time)
  Strength: 50%Duration: Indefinite, and 30% C.A. DMG Cap Up (1 time)Charge attack DMG cap is boosted (1 time)
  Strength: 30%Duration: Indefinite. provides extra charge bar to activate Tough Guy mode faster and maintain it.
• Lilele:  Wings Shall Deliver YouAll male allies gain Charge Bar +15%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 15%
  Strength: 15% and 15% Charge Bar Gain UpCharge bar gain is boosted
  Strength: 15%Duration: 3 turns.
  All female allies gain Charge Bar +10%Instantly boosts Charge Bar by 10%
  Strength: 10% and 10% Charge Bar Gain UpCharge bar gain is boosted
  Strength: 10%Duration: 3 turns.
  At level 75:
  Effects increased to 20% for males and 15% for females. provides extra charge bar to activate Tough Guy mode faster and maintain it.
• Silva:  Dead SpecimenGain Instant ChargeInstantly sets Charge Bar to 100%
  Unaffected by Charge Bar Gain status effects.
  No effect when afflicted with Shorted debuffs or when Charge Bar is above 100%..
  At level 90:
  Also gain 20% Bonus C.A. DMGDeals bonus DMG on charge attack
  Strength: 20%Duration: 1 turn . gives Silva Instant ChargeInstantly sets Charge Bar to 100%
  Unaffected by Charge Bar Gain status effects.
  No effect when afflicted with Shorted debuffs or when Charge Bar is above 100%. which can in some case combo with Yngwie's  Jumpstart My HeartGain Tank-and-Counter (5 times)Counters upon taking DMG
  Duration: 3 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit. and Full Hostility100% chance to be targeted by one-ally attacks
  Duration: 3 turnsFull hostility has the same properties as Substitute, but has lower targeting priority than Substitute.
  At level 90:
  Also gain 5% Boost to Charge Bar upon Taking DMGCharge bar will be boosted upon taking DMG
  Strength: 5%Duration: 3 turns (Max: 50%)..
• Diantha (Summer):  Summer EncoreAll allies gain Guaranteed TAGuaranteed triple attack regardless of Triple Attack Lowered debuffs
  Duration: 1 turn . allows Yngwie to perform a triple attack with  Wild and ToughInstantly perform a normal attack without using up a turn. without consuming the buff, which allows Yngwie to get 74%(10% * 3 + 7%) * 2
  Triple attacks give a charge bonus of 7%. of his charge bar in one turn.
• Cucouroux (SSR):  ArmsloreGrant an ally AssembleATK and multiattack rate are boosted
  Strength: 50% ATK Up, 60% DA Up, and 30% TA UpMultiplier: NormalDuration: 3 turnsStacking: Special Buff and 50% Dodge Rate UpChance to dodge DMG and debuffs
  Strength: 50%Duration: 3 turns. buffs Yngwie's attack and multiattack, while giving him a chance to dodge attacks that are drawn to him due to his increased hostility. Yngwie also protects her from losing Powder KegMultiattack rate is boosted based on number of Powder Kegs (Can't be removed)
  stacks.

Extended Mastery Perks

Yngwie			Stars: 18	EMP: 171
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	HP ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 250 500 750	Fire Damage Down ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 2% 4% 5%
☆☆☆	★★★	★★★	☆☆☆	★★☆
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	HP ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 250 500 750	Double Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 3% 5% 6%	Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG
☆☆☆	★★★	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆
DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Fire Damage Down ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 2% 4% 5%	Fire Damage Down ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 2% 4% 5%	Hostility Up ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +5 +8 +10	Slight chance to counter upon taking damage.
★★★	★★☆	★★☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆
Last update: 2022-09-05

Gamewith's recommended EMP build for Yngwie.

Priorities

When Yngwie is swapped to Legend of Bravado and Revelry style, he loses 50% of his maximum HP in exchange for gaining high firepower. Therefore, Gamewith recommends strengthening Yngwie's durability to make it easier to fight even with low HP.

Yngwie			Stars: 8	EMP: 36
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	HP ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 250 500 750	Fire Damage Down ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 2% 4% 5%
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	HP ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 250 500 750	Double Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 3% 5% 6%	Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	★★☆	★★★
DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Fire Damage Down ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 2% 4% 5%	Fire Damage Down ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 2% 4% 5%	Hostility Up ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +5 +8 +10	Slight chance to counter upon taking damage.
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	★★★
Last update: 2018-02-19

Gamewith (2018)'s recommended EMP build for Yngwie.

Priorities

Prioritise Critical first, followed by DA, After this recommend Extended Mastery Support Skill for extra firepower during Yngwie's Tough Guy mode.

Can consider to take Hostility Up for EMS active even out of Tough Guy mode. Take DEF, Fire Resist for additional durability.

Yngwie			Stars: 15	EMP: 120
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	HP ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 250 500 750	Fire Damage Down ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 2% 4% 5%
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	★★★	☆☆☆
ATK ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +500 +800 +1000	DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	HP ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 250 500 750	Double Attack Rate ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 3% 5% 6%	Critical Hit ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 12% chance for 12% more DMG 20% chance for 20% more DMG 25% chance for 25% more DMG
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	★★★	☆☆☆	★★★
DEF ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 5% 8% 10%	Fire Damage Down ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 2% 4% 5%	Fire Damage Down ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ 2% 4% 5%	Hostility Up ★☆☆ ★★☆ ★★★ +5 +8 +10	Slight chance to counter upon taking damage.
☆☆☆	☆☆☆	☆☆☆	★★★	★★★
Last update: 2022-09-09

Kamigame's recommended EMP build for Yngwie.

Resources

• Reddit Character Discussion (2017-03-28)
• Reddit Character Discussion (2018-07-30) (post-5★ Uncap)
• Reddit Character Discussion (2021-05-04) (post-March 2021 Rebalance)
• Reddit Character Discussion (2023-01-09)