Oh boy, where do I even begin? As a certified Wuthering Waves junkie, I've punched more Tacet Discords than I've had hot meals in 2025. But nothing—and I mean nothing—prepared me for the soul-crushing, controller-throwing madness of farming Group Abomination Tacet Cores for my beloved Yinlin. Picture this: you've just pulled the game's most OP electro queen, only to realize Kuro Games demands a blood sacrifice of 46 freakin' cores just to max her out. Talk about a reality check! 😭

The Court of Savantae Shuffle: Finding My New Least Favorite Hangout

Let's cut to the chase—getting these devilish cores means tangoing with the Mech Abomination in Whining Aix's Mire. First, you gotta navigate to the Court of Savantae Ruins, which sounds fancy until you realize it's basically a glorified hole in the ground. Seriously, peep this scenic "entrance":

Once you yeet yourself downward, prepare for a boss fight that's equal parts terrifying and hilariously predictable. This oversized toaster throws:

• Electro haymakers that could power a small city 🥊⚡

• Spin attacks worthy of a breakdancing competition 💃

• Ground slams that make earthquakes look polite 🌍

But here's the kicker—its moves have wind-up animations longer than my grocery list! Once you learn the tells, it's like dodging in slow motion. Pro tip: If you get hit, you're either lagging or need more coffee. I perfected the art of sipping my boba mid-dodge. #MultitaskingGoals

Yinlin Tax: Why 46 Cores Feels Like Daylight Robbery

Now, why endure this torment? Because this queen right here turns battles into fireworks displays:

Yinlin isn't just a support DPS—she's a one-woman rave party. And Kuro Games knows it, hence the highway robbery demand of 46 cores across her ascensions. Let's break down the grind math:

SOL3 Rank	Cores per Run	Runs Needed	Waveplate Cost
1-3	1-2	~46	2760
4-6	2-3	~23	1380
Max	3-4	~12	720

Translation: You'll spend more time here than in real-life social gatherings. Each run guzzles 60 Waveplates—that's 60 opportunities to question your life choices. And RNGesus? Let's just say he owes me a vacation. Sometimes I'd get 3 cores, other times just one sad core and emotional damage. The desire sensor is real, folks!

The Grind Mentality: Tears, Triumphs, and Existential Crises

Through 78 runs (yes, I counted), I've developed a love-hate relationship with this oversized tin can. The routine became my digital meditation:

1. Phase 1: Optimism (""This run's the one!"")

2. Phase 2: Panic (accidentally dodging into walls)

3. Phase 3: Despair (seeing that lone core drop)

4. Phase 4: Resignation (queueing up again)

But oh, that first time Yinlin ascended? Pure serotonin. Her electro chains shredded Tower of Adversity floors like confetti. Suddenly, every failed dodge felt worth it. Still, I can't help but wonder—does Kuro Games make these grinds brutal because:

• They want us to savor the victory? 🏆

• They secretly hate our sleep schedules? 😴

• It's an elaborate metaphor for life's unfairness? 🤔

Final Musings: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

So here I stand—Yinlin maxed, my sanity frayed, and a permanent twitch when I hear electro sounds. Was it worth it? Hell yeah! But it leaves me pondering the bigger picture. In an era where games flood us with instant gratification, Wuthering Waves forces us to earn our power. The struggle bonds us to our Resonators in weirdly profound ways. Still, I gotta ask: When does "challenging" tip into "absurd"? And why do we willingly sign up for this digital masochism? Maybe the real Tacet Cores were the friends we rage-quit along the way. 🤷‍♂️