Hey, Traveler! If you’re debating whether to blow your Primogems on Flins in Genshin Impact, you’re not alone—the Nod-Krai Lightkeeper has been turning heads since his debut in the Luna I Phase 2 banners (September 17 – October 7, 2025), alongside Yelan’s rerun. As a 5-star Electro Polearm DPS, Flins brings a fresh twist with his Lunar-Charged reaction mechanics, enabling party-wide Electro bursts and defense shreds that make him a meta monster against armored foes. But with Natlan’s elemental shake-ups and upcoming banners (e.g., Columbina whispers for 5.3), is he worth your pulls? Short answer: Yes for most F2P/mid-game accounts lacking Electro DPS— he’s S-tier versatile and future-proofs your roster. Skip if you’re saving for Archons or already stacked with Hina/Cyno. This guide breaks it down based on the latest meta (Patch 5.1, October 1, 2025), pulling from Game8, Sportskeeda, and community vibes on Reddit/YouTube.
Flins Quick Profile
- Rarity/Element/Weapon: 5★ Electro Polearm.
- Role: Main DPS – Single-target piercing with team enablers.
- Kit Highlights (From Fandom Wiki and Icy Veins):
- Normal Attack: Quick Electro slashes with minor AoE.
- Elemental Skill (Lunar Beacon): Marks enemies for Lunar-Charged (stacks defense shred up to 60%); refunds energy on hits.
- Elemental Burst (Eclipse Warden): Massive Electro nuke that triggers Lunar-Charged on marked foes, boosting party Electro DMG by 20% for 12s.
- Passives: +15% crit rate in Nod-Krai teams; gains stacks from kills for speed/crit DMG.
- Constellations: C1 adds mark extension; C6 enables infinite Lunar-Charged loops (whale territory).
- Banner Deets: 50/50 rate-up; pity ~75-90 pulls. Signature: “Lunar Eclipse” Polearm (crit DMG substat, shreds on bursts).
He’s designed for Hyperbloom/Quicken teams but flexes into Overload or Aggravate with Natlan’s dendro access.
Flins Tier Ranking (October 2025 Meta)
Flins slots into the upper echelon post-5.1 buffs (increased shred potency), per Game8 and VG247 builds. He’s not broken like Arlecchino but outperforms Raiden in sustained DPS against bosses.
| Category | Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall DPS | S | Top 5 Electro carries; shreds tanks in Abyss floors 9-12. |
| Abyss Viability | S+ | Excels in Electro-favored rotations (e.g., vs. cryo slimes); pairs with Ineffa for 200%+ DMG amp. |
| Exploration/Events | A | Solid but outshone by AoE like Mavuika for farming. |
| F2P Friendliness | S | C0 shines with free-to-play weapons (e.g., Staff of Homa alt: The Catch); no dupes needed early. |
Community consensus (Reddit/YouTube): 80% recommend C0 for meta relevance; C1/C6 for whales chasing 36★ clears.
Pros & Cons: Is Flins Worth Pulling?
Pros (Why Pull):
- Meta Staple: Enables Lunar-Charged (new reaction: Electro + Dendro/Hydro for piercing + shred)—future-proofs for Snezhnaya’s cryo focus. Counters armored enemies better than Cyno in current Abyss.
- Team Flex: Fits 5+ comps, e.g., Flins + Nahida + Ineffa + Kazuha (Quicken shred machine). Early access showcases hit 1M+ DPS at C0.
- Value for F2P: Banner overlaps Yelan (great sub-DPS/healer); pity carryover helps. Strong in events like Lantern Rite reruns.
- Hype Factor: “INCREDIBLE” per YouTubers—fun kit with visual flair (lunar eclipses on bursts).
Cons (Why Skip):
- Enabler Dependency: Needs Ineffa (upcoming support) for full potential—solo C0 is “good but not meta-defining” without her.
- Competition: If you have Hina (free Electro queen) or Raiden, he’s redundant. Save for Archons like Columbina (5.3 tease: cryo enabler).
- Pull Cost: 160 Primogems/pull—F2P might need 2-3 months’ savings for guarantee. Banner ends soon (Oct 7).
F2P Verdict: Pull if undergeared for Electro (e.g., no Hina dupes) or love Nod-Krai lore. Otherwise, bank for Varka/Alice (Snezhnaya hype).
Best Flins Builds & Teams (If You Pull)
Weapons
- Signature (Lunar Eclipse): Crit DMG + shred on bursts (BiS).
- F2P Alt: The Catch (energy recharge, crit rate) or Staff of Homa (if whale).
Artifacts (4pc + Sands/Goblet/Circlet)
- Thundering Fury (4pc): Electro DMG + Lunar-Charged triggers.
- Stats: ER Sands (180%+), Electro Goblet, Crit DMG Circlet (200%+ ratio).
Sample Teams
- Hyperbloom Shred: Flins (DPS), Nahida (Dendro), Ineffa (Support), Kazuha (Group).
- Overload Burst: Flins, Chevreuse (Overload buffer), Fischl (Off-field), Bennett (Heal).
- F2P Quicken: Flins, Collei (Dendro), Kuki (Shield), Sucrose (EM shred).
Rotation: Skill > Burst > Normals on marks > Swap for reactions.
Alternatives: Who to Pull Instead?
- Yelan (Current Rerun): Sub-DPS god—pull her first if needing hydro enabler.
- Save for Mavuika (5.2): Pyro Archon tease—meta-shifter.
- Free Option: Farm Hina from events for budget Electro.
Final Pull Advice
Pull if: F2P with 90+ pulls saved, lacking Electro DPS, or hyped for Lunar-Charged teams. He’s “broken” at C0 and adapts to Natlan/Snezhnaya metas. Skip if: Heavy on Raiden/Hina or eyeing Archons—Primogem drought incoming.
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