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Lyney is a bow user wielding the Pyro element in Genshin Impact 4.0. He is best for teams that consists of all Pyro characters. See his best weapons and artifacts, ascension materials, team comps, and our rating of this character in this guide!
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Lyney | |
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Rarity |
★★★★★
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Voice Actors |
EN Voice Actor: Daman Mills
JP Voice Actor: Shimono Hiro |
Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Support | Exploration |
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Lyney is ranked S tier thanks to his strong AoE Pyro DMG while also being capable of single-target DMG. While his best team is Mono-Pyro, his passive talents make up for the lack of elemental reactions.
HP | Attack | Defense | Ascension Stat | |
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Lvl 20 | 2.226 | 64 | 109 | CRIT Rate 5% |
Lvl 80 | 10,247 | 296 | 500 | CRIT Rate 24.2% |
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• DMG scaling is quite high. • Excels in AoE Pyro DMG through Grin-Malkin Hat. • Able to use Grin-Malkin Hat as a distraction. • Able to cause Pyro DMG even when off-field • Useful for gathering local specialties in Fontaine. |
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• Consumes HP every Charged Shot. • Passive Talent may result in a party lacking Elemental Reactions. |
Lyney's best-in-slot artifact set is the Marechaussee Hunter since it increases his Charged Attack DMG and CRIT Rate when his HP changes. You can also go for the Vermillion Hereafter since it can Lyney's ATK when he loses HP.
Lyney should be built as your typical DPS with ATK, Pyro DMG, and CRIT stats from his artifact sets with some Energy Recharge sub-stats.
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Artifact Sub Stats | CRIT DMG, Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate, ATK% |
Recommended Energy Recharge | ±130% Total Energy Recharge |
Taking advantage of Lyney's Pyro capabilities, this is the best build for him as a Pyro DPS. CRIT Rate should be a Low Priority stat as Lyney has a lot of CRIT Rate from ascension and the Marechaussee Hunter set.
While Lyney's healing scales on his HP, it's not a necessary stat to get as he can get healing from other party members.
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Artifact Sub Stats | Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK% |
Recommended Energy Recharge | ±130% Total Energy Recharge |
This alternative build allows Lyney to deal more DMG after consuming his own HP. You will have to use his Elemental Burst first before attacking to make the most out of the ATK buff from the Vermillion Hereafter set.
Talent Priority | |
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1st | Normal Attack |
2nd | Elemental Skill |
3rd | Elemental Burst |
Lyney's Normal and Charged Attacks should be your first priority as his Grin-Malkin Hat is his most prevalent source of DMG, deploying it through his Charged Attack and Burst, and detonating it instantly with his Skill.
Regardless of which talent is used, the Grin-Malkin Hat's DMG is always considered Normal Attack DMG, while its Pyrotechnic Strike is considered Charged Attack DMG.
Artifact | Artifact Bonuses | |
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2-PC: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15% 4-PC: When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks. |
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2-PC: ATK +18%. 4-PC: After using an Elemental Burst, this character will gain the Nascent Light effect, increasing their ATK by 8% for 16s. When the character's HP decreases, their ATK will further increase by 10%. This further increase can occur this way a maximum of 4 times. This effect can be triggered once every 0.8s. Nascent Light will be dispelled when the character leaves the field. If an Elemental Burst is used again during the duration of Nascent Light, the original Nascent Light will be dispelled. |
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2-PC: Pyro DMG Bonus +15%. 4-PC: Increases Overloaded, Burning, and Burgeon DMG by 40%. Increases Vaporize and Melt DMG by 15%. Using an Elemental Skill increases 2-Piece Set effects by 50% for 10s. Max 3 stacks. |
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2-PC: Increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 15%. 4-PC: After using Elemental Skill, increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 25% for 8s. |
List of Artifacts and Set Bonuses
Weapon | Weapon Information | |
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Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 14.4% Skill Effect: DMG dealt by Charged Attacks increased by 16%. For every party member with the same Elemental 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 16%/32%/48%. When the wielder has 1/2/3 or more Theatrics stacks, Movement SPD will be increased by 4%/7%/10%. |
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Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 19.20% Skill Effect: HP is increased by 16%. When there are opponents nearby, the DMG dealt by the wielder of this weapon is increased by 20%. This will take effect whether the character is on-field or not. |
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Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 4.0% Skill Effect: After a Charged Attack hits an opponent, a Sunfire Arrow will descend upon the opponent hit, dealing 60% ATK as DMG, and applying the Heartsearer effect to the opponent damaged by said Arrow for 10s. Opponents affected by Heartsearer take 28% more Charged Attack DMG from the wielder. A Sunfire Arrow can be triggered once every 10s. |
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Bonus Stat: ATK +15.9% Skill Effect: After the wielder is healed, they will deal 16% more DMG for 8s. This can be triggered even when the character is not on the field. |
Recommended Weapons | How to Get |
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Battle Pass | |
Crafted | |
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Starglitter Exchange | |
Gacha | |
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One of Lyney's passive Talents is a dramatic DMG boost based on the number of Pyro characters present in the party.
This build not only provides even more DMG as well as healing through Bennett's Elemental Burst, but also additional support from Kazuha and resistance to interruption from Dehya to keep Charged Attacks from being disrupted.
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When creating Melt teams for Lyney, pairing him with units that provide constant Cryo application such as Ganyu and Layla will be in your best interest. However, you will most likely have to Swirl Cryo instead to ensure constant Cryo application.
Do take note that Lyney's DMG output decreases due to having fewer Pyro characters in the party.
Felis Fuscus |
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Lyney's Constellations | |
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C1 |
Whimsical Wonders Lyney can have 2 Grin-Malkin Hats Present at once. Additionally, Prop Arrows will summon 2 Grin-Malkin Hats and grant Lyney 1 extra stack of Prop Surplus. This effect can occur once every 15s. |
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Loquatious Cajoling When Lyney is on the field, he will gain a stack of Crisp Focus every 2s. Each stack will increase his CRIT DMG by 20%. Max 3 stacks. This effect will be cancelled when Lyney leaves the Field. |
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Prestidigitation Increases the Level of Normal Attack: Card Force Translocation by 3. Maximum Upgrade level is 15. |
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Well-Versed, Well Rehearsed After an opponent is hit by Lyney's Pyro Charged Attack, this opponent's Pyro RES will be decreased by 20% for 6s. |
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To Pierce Enigmas Increases the Level of Wondrous Trick: Miracle Parade by 3. Maximum Upgrade level is 15. |
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Guarded Smile When Lyney fires a Prop Arrow, he will fire a Pyrotechnic Strike: Reprised that will deal 80% of a Pyrotechnic Strike's DMG. This DMG is considered Charged Attack DMG. |
Rating | Constellation Effect / Merits | |
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C2 | ★★★ | • CRIT DMG is greatly increased as long as Lyney is on the Field. |
C4 | ★★☆ | • Enemy Pyro RES will be decreased after getting hit by Lyney's Charged Attacks. |
C6 | ★★★ | • Pyrotechnic Strikes will deal addtional DMG, increasing the Charged Attack DMG in the process. |
Lyney will be able to carry a team at C0 with his decent DMG scaling. If you managed to get his 2nd constellation, Lyney's overall DMG will significantly be increased as he can gain stacks of CRIT DMG!
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Lv.50→Lv.60 |
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Lv.60→Lv.70 |
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Lv.70→Lv.80 |
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Lv.80→Lv.90 |
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Daily Domain Drops | Enemy Drops | Weekly Boss Drops |
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It has been a while since a new and reliable Pyro DPS has been released in the game, and pulling for Lyney might be a breath of fresh air for many players in search of one.
His DMG scaling is quite decent and his mechanics are pretty easy to understand, and he will be able to dish out a summative amount of DMG once you get the hang of him.
So long as you don't mind sacrificing some HP and the lack of elemental reactions for maximum DMG boost, then Lyney is worth the pull. You may also want to practice your steady hand when using Lyney as he relies heavily on Charged Attacks.
Lyney's entire kit revolves around his Pneuma-aligned Charged Attacks. When using his Charged Attack, different effects will occur depending on the time Lyney spent charging his arrow.
If held for longer, he will fire off a Prop Arrow that will deal Pyro on hit. The Prop Arrow will also summon a Grin-Malkin Hat. Doing so consumes a portion of Lyney's HP and grants 1 Prop Surplus stack.
The Grin-Malkin Hat is Lyney's iconic cat-in-the-hat companion who can taunt enemies, and deal Pyro damage when it exists the field. Once it's destroyed or its duration expires, it will unleash a Pyrotechnic Strike, dealing AoE Pyro DMG.
The Grin-Malkin Hat can exist even when Lyney is not on the field. Therefore, it can be used for off-field Pyro support should you have other tactics in mind!
Lyney consumes all Prop Surplus stacks to deal massive Pyro DMG in an AoE. If a Grin-Malkin Hat exists on the field, it will explode along with the Skill, dealing DMG equal to a Pyrotechnic Strike!
Each Prop Surplus Stack, apart from increasing the DMG dealt by this Skill, will also heal Lyney. This will restore the HP sacrificed during Charged Attacks!
Lyney turns himself into a Grim-Malkin Cat for a certain duration that can freely roam around the field, while dealing Pyro DMG along its path. Once duration ends, the cat explodes to deal AoE Pyro DMG, summons a Grin-Malkin Hat.
You can have the Grim-Malkin Cat explode right away by pressing on Lyney's Skill.
If Lyney consumes HP after firing a Prop Arrow, the Grim-Malkin hat summoned upon hitting an opponent will restore 3 energy to Lyney and increase DMG dealt based on his ATK.
DMG dealt by Lyney on enemies affected by Pyro will be increased. This effect can be increased by having other Pyro characters in the party aside from Lyney.
You can get the maximum increased DMG bonus by having Lyney and two other Pyro characters in the party!
Lyney can help display the location of the local specialties exclusive to Fontaine on the mini-map.
Talent Description |
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Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.
Charge Attack Performs a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG. While aiming, flames will run across the arrowhead before being fired. At Charge Level 1, it fires off a Fire-Infused arrow and deal Pyro DMG. At Charge Level 2, it fires off a Prop Arrow that deals Pyro DMG and summon a Grin-Malkin Hat upon hit. Charge Level 2 When Lyney has more than 60% HP, firing a Prop Arrow consumes part of his HP to obtain a Prop Surplus Stack with a maximum of 5 stacks. The effect will be removed after Lyney is out of combat for 30 seconds. Grin-Malkin Hat Can taunt nearby opponents and attrack their attacks once every 5 seconds. Inherits a percentage of Lyney's Max HP. If destroyed or expires, it will fire off a Pyrotechnic Strike at 1 nearby opponent, dealing Pyro DMG. Only 1 Grin-Malkin Hat can exist at a time. |
Attribute | Effect (Lvl 1) |
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Skill DMG | 167.20% |
Skill DMG Bonus | 53.2% ATK/Stack |
HP Regeneration | 20%/Stack |
CD | 15.0s |
Talent Description |
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Lyney does a flourish with his hat, unleashing fireworks of surprise, clearing all current Prop Surplus Stack and dealing AoE Pyro DMG. The damage increases according to the stacks cleared and regenerates Lyney's HP based on his Max HP. When a Grin-Malkin Hat created by Lyney is on the field, using this skill will cause it to explode and deal AoE Pyro DMG and is considered Charged Attack DMG. |
Attribute | Effect (Lvl 1) |
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1-Hit DMG | 38.80% |
2-Hit DMG | 38.00% |
3-Hit DMG | 27.3%+27.3% |
4-Hit DMG | 56.90% |
Plunge DMG | 56.80% |
Low/High Plunge DMG | 113.6%/141.9% |
Aimed Shot | 43.9% |
Aimed Shot Charge Level 1 | 124.0% |
Prop Arrow DMG | 172.8% |
HP Cost | 20% Max HP |
Grin-Malkin Hat Inherited HP | 64% |
Grin-Malkin Hat Duration | 4.0s |
Pyrotechnic Strike DMG | 212.0% |
Spiritbreath Thorn DMG | 27.6% |
Spiritbreath Thorn Interval | 6.0s |
Talent Description |
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Lyney turns into a Grin-Malkin Cat that can move around quickly.
When the Grin-Malkin Cat nears opponents, it will send flames falling down on them, dealing one instance of Pyro DMG to each opponent. When the Grin-Malkin Cat's duration ends or is cancelled, it will be dismissed in a wave of fireworks that deal AoE Pyro DMG, summons 1 Grin-Malkin Hat, and creates 1 Prop Surplus Stack. |
Attribute | Effect (Lvl 1) |
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Skill DMG | 154.00% |
Explosive Firework DMG | 414.00% |
Duration | 3,0s |
CD | 15.0s |
Energy Cost | 60 |
Talent Description |
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If Lyney consumes HP when firing off a Prop Arrow, the Grin-Malkin Hat summoned will, upon hitting an opponent, restore 3 Energy to Lyney and increase DMG dealt by 80% of his ATK. |
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The DMG Lyney deals to opponents affected by Pyro will receive the following buffs: • Increase DMG dealt by 60%. • Each Pyro party member other than Lyney will cause the DMG dealt to increase by an additional 20%. Lyney can deal up to 100% increased DMG to opponents affected by Pyro in this way. |
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Displays the location of nearby resources unique to Fontaine on the mini-map. |
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Banner Status | Inactive |
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Lyney's debut banner, alongside Yelan's rerun banner, was available from August 16, 2023 until September 5,2023, during Phase 1 of Genshin Impact's Version 4.0!
Character | In-Game Thoughts |
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Surprise, surprise - Lyney refused an interview with me once again. Do you know how many times that is now? ...Uh, actually, I've lost count. But never mind! Evading me only further confirms my suspicion that he's hiding the news story of a lifetime! As long as I keep digging, I'll find it - and when I do, it will shake the world like no other new report in history! |
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Magic Shows: At home, Lyney's always showing me his magic tricks. Whenever I smile, he grins excitedly and says the audience is definitely going to love this one... Do I really smile so rarely?
Mask: Lyney is our team leader, and acts like everyone's older brother... But I can tell that he puts on a brave face sometimes. I tried to talk to him about it once - told him that he doesn't need to wear a mask all the time. But he denied it, and we ended up having an argument... Since then, I've never brought it up with him again. |
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Of course I know Lyney and Lynette. I used to frequently attend their magic shows. Though they're very popular, they're still much less popular than me. Only my performances would draw a completely sold-out crowd... even standing tickets would be out. But now... Uh... I've already decided to hang up my acting career, so it's perfectly normal for my popularity to decline! |
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So I met this magician in Fontaine who could make anything disappear, then make it reappear out of thin air! He must've used some kind of youkai power to make that happen, right? Hmm... Is he a youkai too, then? |
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Unspoken Understanding: I have always been together with Lyney, and we can tell what the other is thinking without speaking. Thus, he tends to be more quiet than normal when we are alone. Hmm? Can I tell when he's lying or telling the truth? Of course I can, but this matter is top secret.
Worries: To be updated soon! |
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Their performances are just fascinating, don't you think? They draw you into a magical world where, on one hand, everything that takes place is part of an elaborate deception - but on the other, all manner of miracles are possible if you are only willing to believe. |
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I'll admit that when I removed the House of the Hearth's spies in the underworld, that was kind of an intentional provocation to the Fatui. But their only response was to send down a bunch of children... Was it because they truly saw those kids as disposable? Or because they knew I wouldn't have it in me to let them come to serious harm? |
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About “Father” Family: "Father" gave us a family, raised us, and told each of us what we should work towards. In turn, what I can do is very simple... Remain loyal, and protect our home. King: To be updated soon! |
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About Charlotte Charlotte has been trying to get me to agree to an interview ever since we met... Ugh, it feels like she's already asked twenty times now. She has a good nose for finding news, and she's the persistent type, too. But to be honest, I have no desire to find myself in the spotlight of one of her breaking news stories, and so I've found all sorts of reasons to decline each time. |
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About Chiori Flattery won't get you anywhere with her. She'll only give those who can truly appreciate her art. a second look. How does she see me, you ask? Come on now, that hurts! Not only am I a connoisseur of the arts, but honest about it too, as I am in all my dealings! |
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About Clorinde Clorinde's quite famous as a Champion Duelist. But from what I've read in the papers, she seems to have gotten into a bit of a pickle. The media's been all over her story, and she's... Well, she's the type that definitely doesn't enjoy that kind of attention. |
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About Emilie Have you ever gotten a whiff of the perfumes she makes? I quite liked them and was thinking to buy myself a bottle... But Lynette's tail indicated that she didn't share my opinion, so that was the end of that! |
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About Freminet My naive little brother still believes in fairy tales. I envy him, really. Uh, just to be clear though, he didn't actually tell me that. I just happened to see what he keeps in his secret drawer once... Really, it was an accident! So please don't tell him, or he'll get mad at me for sure. |
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About Furina The Hydro Archon, Lady Furina, is very unpredictable, and her manner of speech can be quite provocative, almost as if she sees talking itself like some sort of performance. The people of Fontaine have a particular soft spot for excitement and drama, which is why many hold her in high esteem. |
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About Lynette Modes: You think my sister doesn't talk much? Oh, she's probably just not in the right mode. Next time, start by saying "Activate Chat Mode" to her. If you're lucky, she might have a great deal of things to say to you. Hmm, and if you're not lucky...? Well, she'll just stare for a while, but hey, at least you'll get to see a different side of her! Twins: My sister and I have always been inseparable. There's no hardship we can't overcome as long as we're together, and similarly, we share all our joys with each other. There's nothing in the world I treasure more than my family, so I know what it must be like for you... And if I find out anything at all that might help you, I'll be sure to let you know. |
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About Navia I didn't think that she'd be willing to help strangers like us. If it hadn't been for all of you, Lynette and I wouldn't have been acquitted... Thank you so much. I'll have to wait for a lovely, sunny day to invite everyone to Café Lucerne for the most wonderful afternoon tea! |
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About Neuvillette Monsieur Neuvillette rarely appears in public, almost as if he's intentionally trying to put some distance between himself and the people. At first, I thought it might be just me, but my ever-observant sister noticed it too, so I suppose that must really be the case. |
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Release Date | August 16, 2023 |
Lyney was released on the first phase of Version 4.0 on August 16, 2023!
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