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Havoc Sword

Danjin

Concerto Efficiency Havoc DMG Amplification

Build · 01

Weapons, ranked

Ranked on calculated damage at equal investment. Everything below rank one is a real option, not a consolation.

  1. 02 Lumingloss36.5% ATK · 388 ATK · Pale Gale Accessible 4-star option.
  2. 03 Somnoire Anchor18.2% ATK · 462 ATK · Meow! Accessible 4-star option.
  3. 04 Azure Oath24.3% Crit. Rate · 588 ATK · Unbending
  4. 05 Blazing Brilliance48.6% Crit. DMG · 588 ATK · Crimson Phoenix
  5. 06 Bloodpact's Pledge38.9% Energy Regen · 588 ATK · Harmonious Vibrancy

Build · 02

Echo set and stats

One recommended setup this patch. Farm the listed main stats first, then refine the substats in order.

Recommended Full Set

5pc Havoc Eclipse

Layout
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Main stats by slot

4Main echo
Crit. Rate
3Second slot
Havoc DMG Bonus
3Third slot
ATK%
1Fourth slot
ATK%
1Fifth slot
ATK%

Substat priority

  1. 1Crit. Rate
  2. 2Crit. DMG
  3. 3ATK%
  4. 4Basic Attack
  5. 5Heavy Attack DMG Bonus
  6. 6Energy Regen
Main echoOverlord · 4-cost

Nightmare: Crownless

Transform into Nightmare: Crownless and attack enemies in front, dealing 264.60% Havoc DMG. The Resonator with this Echo equipped in their main slot gains 12.00% Havoc DMG Bonus and 12.00% Basic Attack DMG Bonus.

Cost
4
Charges
1
Cooldown
12s

Echo skill: Transform into Nightmare: Crownless and attack enemies in front, dealing 264.60% Havoc DMG. The Resonator with this Echo equipped in their main slot gains 12.00% Havoc DMG Bonus and 12.00% Basic Attack DMG Bonus. This skill has 3 initial charges, replenished once every 12s, max 3 charges. When Nightmare: Crownless hits a target, DMG dealt by this skill is increased by 20.00%. This effect lasts for 2s and does not stack.

Skill upgrade priority

  1. FirstForte Circuit
  2. SecondResonance Skill
  3. ThirdResonance Liberation
  4. FourthBasic Attack
  5. FifthIntro Skill

Build · 03

Teams

5 verified lineups. Other rotations stay off the page until they are checked against the current game.

Recommended lineup

Camellya Alternative Team

Main DPSStep 1

Camellya

Havoc

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Buffer / Sub-DPSStep 2

Danjin

Havoc

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Support / OpenerStep 3

Shorekeeper

Spectro

Also works

Verina

Recommended lineup

Havoc Rover (Hybrid) Team

Main DPSStep 1

Rover (Havoc)

Havoc

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Buffer / Sub-DPSStep 2

Danjin

Havoc

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Support / OpenerStep 3

Shorekeeper

Spectro

Also works

Verina

Recommended lineup

Danjin Best Team (Main DPS)

Main DPSStep 1

Danjin

Havoc

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Buffer / Sub-DPSStep 2

Cantarella

Havoc

Also works

RocciaMortefi
Support / OpenerStep 3

Shorekeeper

Spectro

Also works

Verina
Rotation

It is recommended to use Cantarella with Verina in this team, Shorekeeper takes extended field time that may result in cooldown issues.

Recommended lineup

Phrolova Rover (Havoc) Team

Main DPSStep 1

Phrolova

Havoc

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Buffer / Sub-DPSStep 2

Rover (Havoc)

Havoc

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Support / OpenerStep 3

Danjin

Havoc

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Rotation

Team order depends on the third teammate: with Danjin, Danjin buffs Havoc Rover and Phrolova buffs Danjin, while with Cantarella, Cantarella buffs Phrolova and Phrolova buffs Havoc Rover.

Alternative lineup

Phrolova Alternative Team

Main DPSStep 1

Phrolova

Havoc

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Buffer / Sub-DPSStep 2

Danjin

Havoc

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Support / OpenerStep 3

Qiuyuan

Aero

Also works

ShorekeeperBulingRover (Havoc)
Rotation

Only use Sigrika alongside Qiuyuan. Danjin + Roccia is also a possible pairing where Roccia moves to the third slot.

Detailed reference

Full kit and field notes

Basic Attack

Execution

Basic Attack

Danjin performs up to 3 consecutive attacks, dealing Havoc DMG.

Heavy Attack

Danjin consumes STA to launch consecutive attacks, dealing Havoc DMG.

Mid-air Attack

Consume STA to perform a Mid-air Plunging Attack, dealing Havoc DMG.

Dodge Counter

Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to launch an attack, dealing Havoc DMG.

Dodge Counter: Ruby Shades

After a successful Dodge Counter, Danjin can use Resonance Skill Crimson Fragment to perform Resonance Skill: Crimson Erosion.

Resonance Skill

Crimson Fragment

When casting Crimson Fragment, each attack consumes 3% of Danjin's max HP. When Danjin's HP is less than 1%, this no longer consumes HP.

Carmine Gleam

Danjin attacks the target, dealing Havoc DMG.

Crimson Erosion

After Basic Attack 2, Dodge Counter or Intro Skill Vindication, use Resonance Skill to perform up to 2 consecutive strikes, dealing Havoc DMG.

When Crimson Erosion 2 hits a target, apply Incinerating Will to it.

Incinerating Will

Danjin's damage dealt to targets marked with Incinerating Will is increased by 20%.

Sanguine Pulse

Use Resonance Skill after Basic Attack 3 to perform up to 3 consecutive attacks, dealing Havoc DMG.

Forte Circuit

Serene Vigil

Heavy Attack: Chaoscleave

After accumulating 60 Ruby Blossom, long press Basic Attack to consume all Ruby Blossom to cast Chaoscleave, dealing Havoc DMG, considered as Heavy Attack DMG, and healing Danjin.

If current Ruby Blossom reaches over 120, 120 Ruby Blossom is consumed instead to increase the DMG multiplier of Chaoscleave and Scatterbloom performed this time.

Heavy Attack: Scatterbloom

Use Basic Attack after Heavy Attack Chaoscleave to cast Scatterbloom to attack the target, dealing Havoc DMG, considered as Heavy Attack DMG.

Resonance Liberation

Crimson Bloom

Danjin's anger intensifies as she frantically swings her dual blades, performing multiple rapid consecutive attacks, and 1 Scarlet Burst attack(s), dealing Havoc DMG.

Intro Skill

Vindication

With unwavering determination, Danjin unleashes a strike, dealing Havoc DMG.

Inherent Skills

Crimson Light

Damage of Resonance Skill Crimson Erosion triggered by Dodge Counter: Ruby Shades is increased by 20%. The HP cost and stacks of Ruby Blossom recovered are doubled.

Overflow

After casting the Resonance Skill Sanguine Pulse, Danjin's Heavy Attack DMG is increased by 30% for 5s.

Outro Skill

Duality

The incoming Resonator has their Havoc DMG Amplified by 23% for 14s or until they are switched out.

Tune Break

Sword

When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.

Resonance Chain

  1. Sequence 1: Crimson Heart of Justice

    When Danjin attacks a target with Resonance Skill's Incinerating Will, her ATK is increased by 5% for 6s, stacking up to 6 times. Danjin loses 1 stacks of this effect each time she takes damage.

  2. Sequence 2: Dusted Mirror

    When Danjin attacks a target with Resonance Skill's Incinerating Will, her damage dealt is increased by 20%.

  3. Sequence 3: Fleeting Blossom

    Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus is increased by 30%.

  4. Sequence 4: Solitary Carnation

    When Danjin has more than 60 Ruby Blossom, her Crit. Rate is increased by 15%.

    This effect lasts until the end of Heavy Attack: Scatterbloom even after all Ruby Blossom is consumed when casting Heavy Attack: Chaoscleave.

  5. Sequence 5: Reigning Blade

    Danjin's Havoc DMG Bonus is increased by 15%, and further increased by another 15% when her HP is lower than 60%.

  6. Sequence 6: Bloodied Jade

    Heavy Attack Chaoscleave increases the ATK of all team members by 20% for 20s.

Resources & States

Gauges and states Danjin's skills refer to, defined once.

Ruby Blossom

Danjin can hold up to 120 Ruby Blossom.

Danjin obtains Ruby Blossom when using Resonance Skill Crimson Fragment.

Kit text from the official Wuthering Waves guide by Kuro Games.

◇ Frequently Asked Questions

What element is Danjin?

Danjin is a Havoc element resonator in Wuthering Waves.

What weapon does Danjin use?

Danjin uses a Sword in Wuthering Waves.

What rarity is Danjin?

Danjin is a 4-star resonator in Wuthering Waves.

What role does Danjin play?

Danjin serves as: Concerto Efficiency, Havoc DMG Amplification.

When was Danjin released?

Danjin was released on 23 May 2024.