Fusion DMG +30% for 15s after releasing Resonance Skill.
View Echo set
Resonator file · Changli
Changli
Main Damage Dealer 
Resonance Skill Damage Fusion DMG Amplification Resonance Liberation DMG Amplification - Nation
- HuanglongJinzhou
- Released
- 22 July 2024
- Signature weapon
Blazing Brilliance
Full Weapon Ranking
Best-in-slot through accessible backup choices, with the 5-star options ranked ahead of the 4-star and craftable ones.
5-Star Tier
- Rank #1
Blazing Brilliance
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. DMG
- 48.6%
Signature weapon and best-in-slot.
Crimson PhoenixView full weaponATK increased by 12%. The wielder gains 1 stack of Searing Feather upon dealing damage, which can be triggered once every 0.5s, and gains 5 stacks of the same effect upon casting Resonance Skill. Each stack of Searing Feather gives 4% additional Resonance Skill DMG Bonus for up to 14 stacks. After reaching the max stacks, all stacks will be removed in 12s.
- Rank #2
Emerald of Genesis
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
Stormy ResolutionView full weaponIncreases Energy Regen by 12.8%. When Resonance Skill is cast, increases ATK by 6%, stacking up to 2 time(s). This effect lasts for 10s.
- Rank #3
Emerald Sentence
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
When A Heart SettlesView full weaponATK is increased by 12%. Casting Echo Skill within 10s after casting Intro Skill or Basic Attack grants 1 stack of Bamboo Cleaver, which grants 30% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus to the wielder. This effect can be triggered by Echoes of the same name once only, stacking up to 2 times, lasting for 12s. Casting Echo Skill at max stacks does not reset the duration. This effect can be triggered once every 10s and ends early if the wielder is switched off the field. Casting Intro Skill grants 20% Echo Skill DMG Bonus to all Resonators in the team for 30s. Effects of the same name cannot be stacked.
- Rank #4
Red Spring
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
Beyond the CycleView full weaponIncrease ATK by 12%. When dealing Basic Attack DMG, the wielder gains 10% Basic Attack DMG Bonus for 14s. This effect can be triggered once per second, stacking up to 3 times. When the wielder's Concerto Energy is consumed, gain 40% Basic DMG Bonus for 10. This effect can be triggered once per second and ends when the wielder is switched off the field.
- Rank #5
Everbright Polestar
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
StarchaserView full weaponIncreases All-Attribute DMG Bonus by 12%. When inflicting Tune Rupture - Shifting or Fusion Burst, the wielder's Resonance Liberation DMG ignores 32% DEF and 10% Fusion RES on targets for 8s.
- Rank #6
Laser Shearer
- Base ATK
- 588
- Energy Regen
- 38.9%
Conditional option when the team can apply Tune Strain - Interfered.
Signal CatcherView full weaponIncreases ATK by 12%. Dealing damage to targets under Tune Strain - Interfered grants 24% Resonance Skill Bonus for 3s. Retriggering the effect resets its duration.
4-Star & Craftable Tier
- Rank #7
Sword#18
- Base ATK
- 388
- ATK
- 36.5%
Best F2P / craftable option; its Heavy Attack bonus requires Changli to be below 40% HP.
DaybreakView full weaponWhen the Resonator's HP drops below 40%, increases Heavy Attack DMG Bonus by 18% and gives 5% healing when dealing Heavy Attack DMG. This effect can be triggered 1 time(s) every 8s.
- Rank #8
Lumingloss
- Base ATK
- 388
- ATK
- 36.5%
Casting Resonance Skill activates its Basic Attack and Heavy Attack DMG bonus.
Pale GaleView full weaponWhen Resonance Skill is cast, increases Basic Attack DMG Bonus and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus by 20%, stacking up to 1 time(s). This effect lasts for 10s and can be triggered 1 time(s) every 1s.
Best Echo Setup
Database-backed set bonuses for the recommended setups.
Recommended Full Set
5pc Molten Rift
Recommended Main Echo
Nightmare: Inferno Rider
Main Slot Bonuses
Fusion DMG +10%.Fusion DMG +30% for 15s after releasing Resonance Skill.
Echo Skill
Transform into Nightmare: Inferno Rider and jump to attack enemies in front, dealing 405.00% Fusion DMG.
The Resonator with this Echo equipped in their main slot gains 12.00% Fusion DMG Bonus and 12.00% Resonance Skill DMG Bonus.
- Charges
- 1
- Cooldown
- 25s
Best Echo Stats
Main stats by cost slot.
4-cost
CRIT Rate For the best stat distribution, always select the opposite Critical main stat on your Echo relative to your weapon's substat.
3-cost
Fusion DMG Bonus 3-cost
Fusion DMG Bonus 1-cost
ATK% 1-cost
ATK% Substat Priority
Roll quality order for Changli pieces.
- CRIT Rate
-
CRIT DMG - ATK%
-
Resonance Skill DMG Bonus -
Energy Regen
Skill Priority
Level the biggest damage gains first.
-
Forte Circuit -
Resonance Skill -
Resonance Liberation -
Basic Attack -
Intro Skill
Main DPS
Main DPS
Changli Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Changli
Outro Skill
Strategy of Duality
The incoming Resonator has their Fusion DMG Amplified by 20% and Resonance Liberation DMG Amplified by 25% for 10s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Aemeath Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Aemeath
Outro Skill
Silent Protection
When casting this skill, the following effects are triggered based on the Resonance Mode Aemeath is in: - In Resonance Mode - Tune Rupture: all Resonators in the team except Aemeath gain 10% All-DMG Amplification for 20s. The All-DMG Amplification effect is increased to 20% for Resonators who inflict Certain Resonators can inflict Tune Rupture - Shifting on the target. During this state, if the affected target is hit by Tune Break, their Tune Rupture - Shifting state is replaced with Tune Rupture - Interfered.. - In Resonance Mode - Fusion Burst: all Resonators in the team except Aemeath gain 10% All-DMG Amplification for 20s. The All-DMG Amplification effect is increased to 20% for Resonators who inflict - When Fusion Burst is stacked to its max, all stacks will be removed to trigger an explosion, dealing Fusion DMG to the target and nearby enemies. - Fusion Burst stacks up to 10 times by default. The higher the stacks, the more DMG dealt.. Casting this skill resets the effects above.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Lupa Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Lupa
Outro Skill
Stand by Me, Warrior
The incoming Resonator will have their Fusion DMG Amplified by 20% and Basic Attack DMG Amplified by 25% for 14s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Rotation Note
Changli buffs Aemeath via her Outro in this team, while Lupa buffs Changli. Only ideally used in Quickswap if Aemeath doesn't have better teammates available. In most cases, use Brant.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Changli Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Changli
Outro Skill
Strategy of Duality
The incoming Resonator has their Fusion DMG Amplified by 20% and Resonance Liberation DMG Amplified by 25% for 10s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Jinhsi Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Primary choice
Jinhsi
Outro Skill
Temporal Bender
Summoning the power homologous with the Sentinel, Jinhsi may now gain Incandescence via Eras in Unity from damage of the same Attribute more effectively, at 1 time(s) every 1s for 20s.
Alternative
Cartethyia
Outro Skill
Wind's Divine Blessing
Aero DMG dealt by the active Resonator in the team other than Cartethyia / Fleurdelys to targets with Negative Statuses is Amplified by 17.5% for 20s.
Alternative
Brant
Outro Skill
The Course is Set!
Ampify the incoming Resonator's Fusion DMG by 20% and Resonance Skill DMG by 25% for 14s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Alternative
Encore
Outro Skill
Thermal Field
Encore generates a Thermal Field centered around skill target, with a radius of 3m. Targets inside the Thermal Field are continuously burned, suffering Fusion DMG equal to 176.76% of Encore's ATK every 1.5s for 6s.
Alternative
Yangyang
Outro Skill
Whispering Breeze
Restore 4 Resonance Energy per second for 5s for the incoming Resonator.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Shorekeeper Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Shorekeeper
Outro Skill
Binary Butterfly
Shorekeeper summons 1 Flare Star Butterfly and 1 Dim Star Butterfly to circle the party member who triggers Shorekeeper's Outro Skill for up to 30s, granting the following effects: - If the Resonator on the field is hit or launched, tapping the Dodge Button allows the Resonator to immediately recover from the interruption, triggering a successful Dodge. The Resonator launched in the air can land on the ground if they are close to the ground. This effect can be triggered up to 5 time(s). - All nearby party members' DMG is Amplified by 15%.
Alternative
Verina
Outro Skill
Blossom
Heal the incoming Resonator by 19% of Verina's ATK per second for 6s. All Resonators on nearby teams have their DMG Amplified by 15% for 30s.
Rotation Note
VERY difficult teams to play, won't net good results for most. Pick your second teammate based on preference in strengths/playstyle. Verina is always stronger with Jinhsi.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Xiangli Yao Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Xiangli Yao
Outro Skill
Chain Rule
Xiangli Yao will call down a laser beam upon the first target the incoming Resonator's Basic Attack hits, dealing Electro DMG equal to 237.63% of Xiangli Yao's ATK to an area. This effect lasts for 8s and can be triggered once every 2s, up to 3 times.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Changli Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Changli
Outro Skill
Strategy of Duality
The incoming Resonator has their Fusion DMG Amplified by 20% and Resonance Liberation DMG Amplified by 25% for 10s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Shorekeeper Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Shorekeeper
Outro Skill
Binary Butterfly
Shorekeeper summons 1 Flare Star Butterfly and 1 Dim Star Butterfly to circle the party member who triggers Shorekeeper's Outro Skill for up to 30s, granting the following effects: - If the Resonator on the field is hit or launched, tapping the Dodge Button allows the Resonator to immediately recover from the interruption, triggering a successful Dodge. The Resonator launched in the air can land on the ground if they are close to the ground. This effect can be triggered up to 5 time(s). - All nearby party members' DMG is Amplified by 15%.
Alternative
Verina
Outro Skill
Blossom
Heal the incoming Resonator by 19% of Verina's ATK per second for 6s. All Resonators on nearby teams have their DMG Amplified by 15% for 30s.
Rotation Note
VERY difficult to play. Not recommended to casual players.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Changli Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Changli
Outro Skill
Strategy of Duality
The incoming Resonator has their Fusion DMG Amplified by 20% and Resonance Liberation DMG Amplified by 25% for 10s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Lupa Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Lupa
Outro Skill
Stand by Me, Warrior
The incoming Resonator will have their Fusion DMG Amplified by 20% and Basic Attack DMG Amplified by 25% for 14s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Brant Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Brant
Outro Skill
The Course is Set!
Ampify the incoming Resonator's Fusion DMG by 20% and Resonance Skill DMG by 25% for 14s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Alternative
Mornye
Outro Skill
Recursion
Resonators in the team gain 25% All DMG Amplification for 30s.
Rotation Note
There is no fixed rotation. Test quickswap and dual-DPS variations, then adapt the lineup to your own playstyle.
Worth Knowing
Brant and Changli should be used in the second slot with Lupa Outro buffing them, while Lupa Outro Buffs Aemeath with Mornye and Galbrena. Changli is only stronger than Brant in Quickswap teams while Galbrena only works in Quickswap and is significantly more of an advanced Dual DPS playstyle for Aemeath.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Hiyuki Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Hiyuki
Outro Skill
Snowlight Blessing
Glacio DMG dealt by nearby Resonators other than Hiyuki in the team is Amplified by 20% against targets affected by - Glacio Chafe deals Glacio DMG when being inflicted on the target. - Each stack of Glacio Chafe reduces the target's movement speed. - When Glacio Cafe is stacked to its max, the target will be frozen, and all stacks of Glacio Chafe will be removed. Struggle to accelerate your recovery from the frozen state. - Glacio Chafe stacks up to 10 times by default. The higher the stacks, the more DMG dealt, and the longer the frozen duration. for 20s.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Changli Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Changli
Outro Skill
Strategy of Duality
The incoming Resonator has their Fusion DMG Amplified by 20% and Resonance Liberation DMG Amplified by 25% for 10s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Chisa Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Chisa
Outro Skill
Unraveling - Law Zero
Grant Resonant Thread of Closure to all nearby Resonators in the team for 20s. While in Resonant Thread of Closure: - When an attack hits, increase the max stacks of Includes Spectro Frazzle, Havoc Bane, Fusion Burst, Glacio Chafe, Electro Flare and Aero Erosion. and Electro Rage increases the damage dealt by the next Electro Flare. This effect is removed once triggered. the target can receive by 3 for 15s. Unstackable. - Inflicting Negative Status or dealing Includes Spectro Frazzle DMG, Havoc Bane DMG, Fusion Burst DMG, Glacio Chafe DMG, Electro Flare DMG, and Aero Erosion DMG. grants When dealing damage to the targets affected by Unseen Snare, ignore 18% of their DEF. for 15s.
Alternative
Suisui
Outro Skill
Rippling Waters
Resonators in the team gain **25%** All DMG Amplification for **30s**. When Ceaseless Landscape is active, Suisui also enters Roaming Transcendent, consuming all Floral Epistle to unlock effects based on the amount consumed: Reflecting Shadows (interruption resistance), Plume Step (heals the active Resonator and applies Glacio Chafe), extra DMG for the active Resonator inside Ceaseless Landscape, and an ATK increase for the incoming Resonator.
Rotation Note
Chisa → Lucilla → Hiyuki.
Worth Knowing
Start with Suisui to build her Forte and cast Resonance Liberation, switch to Lucilla for her Reminiscence combo, then enter on Hiyuki and hold Heavy Attack to fill Forte before casting Resonance Liberation.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Jinhsi Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Jinhsi
Outro Skill
Temporal Bender
Summoning the power homologous with the Sentinel, Jinhsi may now gain Incandescence via Eras in Unity from damage of the same Attribute more effectively, at 1 time(s) every 1s for 20s.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Changli Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Changli
Outro Skill
Strategy of Duality
The incoming Resonator has their Fusion DMG Amplified by 20% and Resonance Liberation DMG Amplified by 25% for 10s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Verina Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Verina
Outro Skill
Blossom
Heal the incoming Resonator by 19% of Verina's ATK per second for 6s. All Resonators on nearby teams have their DMG Amplified by 15% for 30s.
Alternative
Shorekeeper
Outro Skill
Binary Butterfly
Shorekeeper summons 1 Flare Star Butterfly and 1 Dim Star Butterfly to circle the party member who triggers Shorekeeper's Outro Skill for up to 30s, granting the following effects: - If the Resonator on the field is hit or launched, tapping the Dodge Button allows the Resonator to immediately recover from the interruption, triggering a successful Dodge. The Resonator launched in the air can land on the ground if they are close to the ground. This effect can be triggered up to 5 time(s). - All nearby party members' DMG is Amplified by 15%.
Rotation Note
Verina must be used with Brant and Changli in order to have Coordinated Attacks on the team. Generally difficult teams to pilot for casual players - not recommended unless you know what you're doing.
Basic Attack
Blazing Enlightment
Basic Attack
Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks, dealing Fusion DMG.
After releasing Basic Attack 4, enter True Sight, lasting for 12s.
Mid-air Attack
Consume Stamina to perform up to 4 consecutive attacks in mid-air, dealing Fusion DMG.
After releasing Mid-air Attack 4, enter True Sight, lasting for 12s.
Heavy Attack
Hold Basic Attack on the ground to perform an upward strike at the cost of Stamina, dealing Fusion DMG. Use Basic Attack within a certain time to release Mid-Air Attack 3.
Mid-air Heavy Attack
Shortly after holding Basic Attack in mid-air or using Basic Attack True Sight: Charge, use Basic Attack to perform a plunging attack at the cost of Stamina, dealing Fusion DMG. Use Basic Attack within a certain time to release Basic Attack 3.
Dodge Counter
Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Fusion DMG.
Resonance Skill
Tripartite Flames
True Sight: Capture
After releasing Resonance Skill, Changli dashes towards the enemy and enters True Sight, lasting for 12s. In the end, she releases a plunging attack, dealing Fusion DMG.
True Sight: Capture has 2 initial charges and holds up to 2 charges at maximum. The number of charges is replenished by 1 every 12s.
Can be cast in mid-air.
Basic Attack: True Sight - Conquest
When in True Sight, if Changli uses Ground Basic Attack, she releases True Sight: Conquest, dashing towards the enemy and dealing Fusion DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG. After releasing True Sight: Conquest, True Sight ends.
Basic Attack: True Sight - Charge
When in True Sight, if Changli jumps or uses Basic Attack in mid-air, she releases True Sight: Charge, dashing towards the enemy and dealing Fusion DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG. After releasing True Sight: Charge, True Sight ends.
Forte Circuit
Flaming Sacrifice
Heavy Attack: Flaming Sacrifice
When releasing Heavy Attack, if Changli carries 4 stacks of Enflamement, she consumes all stacks of Enflamement to cast Flaming Sacrifice, dealing Fusion DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG.
While casting Flaming Sacrifice, Changli takes 0.4 less DMG.
Enflamement
Changli can hold up to 4 stacks of Enflamement.
Changli obtains 1 stack of Enflamement for every Basic Attack: True Sight - Conquest on hit.
Changli obtains 1 stack of Enflamement for every Basic Attack: True Sight - Charge on hit.
Changli obtains 4 stacks of Enflamement for every Resonance Liberation Radiance of Fealty.
Resonance Liberation
Radiance of Fealty
Deal Fusion DMG to nearby targets, obtaining 4 stacks of Enflamement, and entering Fiery Feather.
Can be cast in mid-air.
Fiery Feather
When Changli releases Heavy Attack Flaming Sacrifice within 10s, her ATK is increased by 0.25, after which Fiery Feather ends.
Intro Skill
Obedience of Rules
Changli appears in mid-air, attacks the target, and enters True Sight, lasting for 12s.
Inherent Skills
Secret Strategist
When Changli releases Basic Attack: True Sight - Conquest or Basic Attack: True Sight - Charge, for each stack of Enflamement, Changli's Fusion DMG Bonus is increased by 5%.
Sweeping Force
Casting Heavy Attack Flaming Sacrifice or Resonance Liberation Radiance of Fealty gives 20% Fusion DMG Bonus and ignores 15% of the target's DEF when dealing damage.
Strategy of Duality
The incoming Resonator has their Fusion DMG Amplified by 20% and Resonance Liberation DMG Amplified by 25% for 10s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Sword
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.
Resonance Chain
-
Sequence 1: Hidden Thoughts
Resonance Skill Tripartite Flames and Heavy Attack Flaming Sacrifice increase Changli's DMG dealt by 10% and resistance to interruption.
-
Sequence 2: Pursuit of Desires
Enflamement increases Changli's Crit. Rate by 25% for 8s.
-
Sequence 3: Learned Secrets
Resonance Liberation Radiance of Fealty DMG is increased by 80%.
-
Sequence 4: Polished Words
After Intro Skill is cast, all team members' ATK is increased by 20% for 30s.
-
Sequence 5: Sacrificed Gains
Heavy Attack Flaming Sacrifice's Multiplier is increased by 50% and its DMG dealt is increased by 50%.
-
Sequence 6: Realized Plans
Resonance Skill Tripartite Flames, Heavy Attack Flaming Sacrifice, and Resonance Liberation Radiance of Fealty ignore an additional 40% of the target's DEF when dealing damage.
Kit text from the official Wuthering Waves guide by Kuro Games.
◇ Frequently Asked Questions
What element is Changli?
Changli is a Fusion element resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What weapon does Changli use?
Changli uses a Sword in Wuthering Waves.
What rarity is Changli?
Changli is a 5-star resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What role does Changli play?
Changli serves as: Main Damage Dealer, Resonance Skill Damage, Fusion DMG Amplification, Resonance Liberation DMG Amplification.
When was Changli released?
Changli was released on 22 July 2024.
What is Changli's signature weapon?
Changli's signature weapon is Blazing Brilliance.