Casting Echo Skill grants 30% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus to the caster for 4s. Additionally, all Resonators in the team gain 4% Echo Skill DMG Bonus for 30s, stacking up to 4 times. Echoes of the same name can only trigger this effect once. The record of Echo triggering this effect is cleared along with this effect. At 4 stacks, casting Echo Skill again resets the duration of this effect.
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Resonator file · Qiuyuan
Qiuyuan
- Nation
- HuanglongMingting
- Released
- 30 October 2025
- Signature weapon
Emerald Sentence
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
Emerald Sentence
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
Official Kuro recommendation and best-in-slot option.
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 #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
Azure Oath
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
UnbendingView full weaponGrants 12% All-Attribute DMG Bonus. Upon inflicting Havoc Bane, the wielder gains 36% Heavy Attack DMG Amplification and their Heavy Attack DMG ignores 12% of the target's DEF, lasting for 8s.
- Rank #4
Blazing Brilliance
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. DMG
- 48.6%
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 #5
Bloodpact's Pledge
- Base ATK
- 588
- Energy Regen
- 38.9%
Harmonious VibrancyView full weaponProviding Healing increases Resonance Skill DMG by 10% for 6s. When Rover: Aero casts Resonance Skill Unbound Flow, Aero DMG dealt by nearby Resonators on the field is Amplified by 10% for 30s.
4-Star & Craftable Tier
- Rank #6
Endless Collapse
- Base ATK
- 462
- ATK
- 18.2%
Accessible 4-star option.
Intergalactic GazeView full weaponCasting the Resonance Skill grants 6 Resonance Energy and increases ATK by 10%, lasting for 16s. This effect can be triggered once every 20s.
Best Echo Setup
Database-backed set bonuses for the recommended setups.
Recommended Hybrid Setup
3pc Law of Harmony + 2pc Sierra Gale
Aero DMG +10%.
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Recommended Main Echo
Reminiscence: Fenrico
Main Slot Bonuses
The Resonator with this Echo equipped in their main slot gains 12.00% Aero DMG Bonus and 12.00% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus.
Echo Skill
Summon the Talons of Decree to attack nearby enemies, dealing 273.60% Aero DMG.
The Resonator with this Echo equipped in their main slot gains 12.00% Aero DMG Bonus and 12.00% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus.
- Charges
- 1
- Cooldown
- 20s
Best Echo Stats
Main stats by cost slot.
4-cost
Crit. Rate 3-cost
Aero DMG Bonus 3-cost
Aero DMG Bonus 1-cost
ATK% 1-cost
ATK% Substat Priority
Roll quality order for Qiuyuan pieces.
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Energy Regen - Crit Rate
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Crit DMG - ATK
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Heavy Attack DMG
Skill Priority
Level the biggest damage gains first.
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Forte Circuit -
Resonance Liberation -
Resonance Skill -
Basic Attack -
Intro Skill
Main DPS
Main DPS
Sigrika Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Sigrika
Outro Skill
In This Very Moment
Attack the target, deal Aero DMG equal to 795% of Sigrika's ATK. Gain 2 stacks of Encapsulated for 30s. Encapsulated When any nearby Resonators in the team cast Echo Skills, Stagnate the target and consume 1 stacks of Encapsulated. Encapsulated stacks up to 2 times. All stacks of Encapsulated are removed when Sigrika is removed from the lineup.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Qiuyuan Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Qiuyuan
Outro Skill
Strike Before Ready
Attack the target, dealing Aero DMG equal to 100% of Qiuyuan's ATK, considered as Echo Skill DMG. Grant 50% Echo Skill DMG Amplification to the incoming Resonator, lasting for 14s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Ciaccona Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Ciaccona
Outro Skill
Windcalling Tune
Aero Erosion DMG dealt to targets near the active Resonator is Amplified by 100% 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%.
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
Ciaccona → Qiuyuan → Sigrika.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Galbrena Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Galbrena
Outro Skill
Ashen Pursuit
Attack the target, dealing Fusion DMG equal to 79.5%*3+556.5% of Galbrena's ATK.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Qiuyuan Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Qiuyuan
Outro Skill
Strike Before Ready
Attack the target, dealing Aero DMG equal to 100% of Qiuyuan's ATK, considered as Echo Skill DMG. Grant 50% Echo Skill DMG Amplification to the incoming Resonator, lasting for 14s 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.
Alternative
Cantarella
Outro Skill
Gentle Tentacles
Amplify the incoming Resonator's Havoc DMG by 20% and Resonance Skill DMG by 25% for 14s. Switching Resonators ends this effect.
Rotation Note
Shorekeeper → Qiuyuan → Galbrena.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Phrolova Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Phrolova
Outro Skill
Unfinished Piece
The incoming Resonator gains 20% Havoc DMG Amplification and 25% Heavy Attack DMG Amplification for 14s or until they are switched out. If Phrolova is in Maestro state when she casts this skill, Hecate additionally casts Enhanced Attack - Hecate 2 times when Phrolova is switched off the field while in the same Maestro state duration.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Qiuyuan Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Qiuyuan
Outro Skill
Strike Before Ready
Attack the target, dealing Aero DMG equal to 100% of Qiuyuan's ATK, considered as Echo Skill DMG. Grant 50% Echo Skill DMG Amplification to the incoming Resonator, lasting for 14s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Lucilla Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Lucilla
Outro Skill
Montage (Dual-Mode)
**Glacio Chafe Mode**: Amplifies Glacio Chafe DMG against nearby targets by **60%** for **30s** (NOT lost on swap). **Echo Mode**: Amplifies Echo Skill DMG of incoming Resonator by **50%** for **14s** (lost on swap). Also grants +40% Echo Skill Crit DMG (Zoom stacks) and +25% Echo Skill DMG Bonus (Spotlight).
Rotation Note
Lucilla → Qiuyuan → Phrolova.
Worth Knowing
With Cantarella on the team, pivot Lucilla to the 3rd slot and have Cantarella Outro buff Phrolova instead.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Phrolova Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Phrolova
Outro Skill
Unfinished Piece
The incoming Resonator gains 20% Havoc DMG Amplification and 25% Heavy Attack DMG Amplification for 14s or until they are switched out. If Phrolova is in Maestro state when she casts this skill, Hecate additionally casts Enhanced Attack - Hecate 2 times when Phrolova is switched off the field while in the same Maestro state duration.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Sigrika Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Primary choice
Sigrika
Outro Skill
In This Very Moment
Attack the target, deal Aero DMG equal to 795% of Sigrika's ATK. Gain 2 stacks of Encapsulated for 30s. Encapsulated When any nearby Resonators in the team cast Echo Skills, Stagnate the target and consume 1 stacks of Encapsulated. Encapsulated stacks up to 2 times. All stacks of Encapsulated are removed when Sigrika is removed from the lineup.
Alternative
Roccia
Outro Skill
Applause, Please!
The incoming Resonator has their Havoc DMG Amplified by 20% and Basic Attack DMG Amplified by 25% for 14s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Alternative
Danjin
Outro Skill
Duality
The incoming Resonator has their Havoc DMG Amplified by 23% for 14s or until they are switched out.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Qiuyuan Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Qiuyuan
Outro Skill
Strike Before Ready
Attack the target, dealing Aero DMG equal to 100% of Qiuyuan's ATK, considered as Echo Skill DMG. Grant 50% Echo Skill DMG Amplification to the incoming Resonator, lasting for 14s or until the Resonator is switched out.
Rotation Note
Only use Sigrika alongside Qiuyuan. Danjin + Roccia is also a possible pairing where Roccia moves to the third slot.
Basic Attack
Inkwash
Basic Attack
Perform up to 3 consecutive attacks, dealing Aero DMG.
Heavy Attack
Consume STA to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG. Press Normal Attack within a certain period of time after casting this skill to perform Basic Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash Stage 4.
Mid-air Attack
Consume STA to perform Plunging Attack, dealing Aero DMG.
Dodge Counter
Normal Attack right after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Aero DMG, considered as Heavy Attack.
Moments after a Basic Attack or Heavy Attack, Qiuyuan becomes immune to the next instance of DMG he takes and casts Dodge Counter upon being attacked, dealing Aero DMG.
Resonance Skill
Through the Groves
Press Resonance Skill to dash forward for a distance, dealing Aero DMG, considered as Echo Skill DMG. If Resonance Skill is cast upon being attacked by an enemy target, Qiuyuan becomes immune to this instance of DMG and stagnates nearby enemies, while gaining immunity to interruption during this Resonance Skill.
Switching to other Resonators removes the Stagnation effect from enemies.
Undaunted Wayfarer
Hold Resonance Skill to dash forward for a distance at the cost of STA, dealing Aero DMG to the target, considered as Echo Skill DMG.
If there are no targets nearby, Qiuyuan will leap up and dash through the air by continuously consuming STA until it runs out. Release Resonance Skill to immediately end the dash and land. If there are targets nearby when Qiuyuan lands, deal Aero DMG to nearby targets, considered as Echo Skill DMG. This skill can be cast in mid-air.
Forte Circuit
Verdant Edge
Basic Attack - Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash
When Qiuyuan reaches 200 points of Swordster's Soliloquy, his Basic Attack is replaced with Basic Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash, which chains together up to 4 consecutive strikes, dealing Aero DMG, considered as Heavy Attack DMG.
Resonance Liberation
Sundering Strike
Deal Aero DMG to targets within range, considered as Echo Skill DMG.
For every 1% of Qiuyuan's Crit. Rate over 50%, this skill increases the Crit. DMG of all nearby active Resonators in the team by 2% for 30s, up to 30%.
Intro Skill
Attack the Must-Defend
Attack the target, dealing Aero DMG, considered as Heavy Attack DMG.
Within a certain period of time after casting this skill, Press Normal Attack to perform Basic Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash Stage 3.
Inherent Skills
Quietude Within
Qiuyuan obtains Quietude Withinfor 10s upon entering the Inksplash of Mind state. This effect can be triggered once every 22s.
Heavy Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: To Teach, Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save, and Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice deal 50% more DMG. Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice additionally restores 30 points of Concerto Energy on hit.
- This effect ends early when Qiuyuan is switched off the field.
Drink Away Woes Age-Old
When casting Echo Skill, Qiuyuan's bamboo flask absorbs the overflowing energy and brews it into Flowing Panacea.
The next time Swordster's Soliloquy is obtained, Flowing Panacea is consumed to gain 10% ATK for 20s.
Strike Before Ready
Attack the target, dealing Aero DMG equal to 100% of Qiuyuan's ATK, considered as Echo Skill DMG.
Grant 50% Echo Skill DMG Amplification to the incoming Resonator, lasting for 14s 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
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Sequence 1: Sword Sheathed, Mind Unclouded
Thus Spoke the Blade: To Teach, Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save, and Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice can no longer be interrupted.
Qiuyuan gains 20% Crit. Rate increase.
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Sequence 2: O Blade, I, Who Teach No More
Bamboo's Shade now grants an additional 30% Echo Skill DMG Amplification to all nearby active Resonators in the team.
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Sequence 3: O Blade, I, Who Save No More
The DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation Sundering Strike is increased by 500%.
When Concerto Energy is full, Qiuyuan's Resonance Skill is replaced with Resonance Skill Straw Cape in Drizzly Rain, available once every 20s.
Upon casting Straw Cape in Drizzly Rain, consume 60 Concerto Energy to deal 500% Aero DMG, considered Echo Skill DMG, and restore 400 points of Swordster's Soliloquy. The next Basic Attack is replaced with Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash Stage 3.
Upon casting Straw Cape in Drizzly Rain, Qiuyuan cannot gain the Quietude Within effect the next time he enters Inksplash of Mind. Thus Spoke the Blade: To Teach, Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save, and Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice gain 600% DMG Multiplier increase and additionally restore 30 points of Concerto Energy on hit.
When not in Co-op mode, upon casting Straw Cape in Drizzly Rain, the next Outro Skill is replaced with Outro Skill Sheath Fallen, New Shoots Revealed, which deals 500% Aero DMG, considered Echo Skill DMG.
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Sequence 4: O Blade, I, Who Sacrifice No More
ATK is increased by 20%.
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Sequence 5: O Blade, I, Who Await to be Wielded
Qiuyuan now ignores 15% of the target's DEF when dealing damage.
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Sequence 6: Thus I Heard, Thus I Saw, Thus I Spoke
Casting Heavy Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice stagnates nearby targets for 5s or until the targets are damaged or until Qiuyuan is switched off the field. This effect is not available in the Co-op Mode.
When Qiuyuan is the active Resonator in the team, upon exiting Inksplash of Mind, he deals Aero DMG equal to 600% of his ATK to all targets within range, considered Echo Skill DMG.
Casting Resonance Skill Straw Cape in Drizzly Rain increases Qiuyuan's Crit. DMG by 100% for 6s. Switching to another Resonator ends this effect early.
Resources & States
Gauges and states Qiuyuan's skills refer to, defined once.
- Bamboo's Shade
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When Qiuyuan reaches 400 points of Swordster's Soliloquy, he gains the Bamboo's Shade effect, granting all nearby active Resonators in the team 30% Echo Skill DMG Bonus for 30s.
- Inksplash of Mind
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When Swordster's Soliloquy is full, Qiuyuan enters the Inksplash of Mind state for 8s, during which Heavy Attack is replaced with Heavy Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save.
In this state, hold Normal Attack to consume Swordster's Soliloquy to perform Heavy Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: To Teach, Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save, and Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice in order, dealing Aero DMG, considered as Heavy Attack DMG.
- Performing Thus Spoke the Blade: To Teach, Thus Spoke the Blade: To Save, or Thus Spoke the Blade: To Sacrifice is considered as performing Echo Skill.
- Inksplash of Mind ends when Swordster's Soliloquy is used up.
- Swordster's Soliloquy
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Qiuyuan can hold up to 600 points of Swordster's Soliloquy.
- 100 points of Swordster's Soliloquy is obtained when performing Basic Attack Stage 3.
- 100 points of Swordster's Soliloquy is obtained when performing each stage of Basic Attack Thus Spoke the Blade: Inkwash.
- 100 points of Swordster's Soliloquy is obtained when performing Dodge Counter.
- 400 points of Swordster's Soliloquy is obtained when performing Intro Skill.
- Swordster's Soliloquy cannot be obtained in the Inksplash of Mind state.
- Swordster's Soliloquy is cleared when the Inksplash of Mind state ends.
Kit text from the official Wuthering Waves guide by Kuro Games, supplemented with reviewed Wuthering Waves Wiki data under CC BY-SA.
◇ Frequently Asked Questions
What element is Qiuyuan?
Qiuyuan is a Aero element resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What weapon does Qiuyuan use?
Qiuyuan uses a Sword in Wuthering Waves.
What rarity is Qiuyuan?
Qiuyuan is a 5-star resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What role does Qiuyuan play?
Qiuyuan serves as: Concerto Efficiency, Heavy Attack Damage, Echo Skill Damage, Echo Skill DMG Amplification.
When was Qiuyuan released?
Qiuyuan was released on 30 October 2025.
What is Qiuyuan's signature weapon?
Qiuyuan's signature weapon is Emerald Sentence.