Aero 
Sword 
Concerto Efficiency Traction Resonance Liberation Regeneration Build · 01
Ranked on calculated damage at equal investment. Everything below rank one is a real option, not a consolation.
Sword When Resonance Skill is cast, restores 8 Concerto Energy. This effect can be triggered 1 time(s) every 20s.
Official Kuro recommendation and best-in-slot option.
Emerald of Genesis24.3% Crit. Rate · 588 ATK · Stormy Resolution 
Lumingloss36.5% ATK · 388 ATK · Pale Gale Accessible 4-star option. 
Azure Oath24.3% Crit. Rate · 588 ATK · Unbending 
Blazing Brilliance48.6% Crit. DMG · 588 ATK · Crimson Phoenix 
Bloodpact's Pledge38.9% Energy Regen · 588 ATK · Harmonious Vibrancy Build · 02
One recommended setup this patch. Farm the listed main stats first, then refine the substats in order.
Recommended Full Set
Main stats by slot
Main echo
Second slotThird slot
Fourth slotFifth slotSubstat priority
1Crit. Rate
2Crit. DMG3ATK%
4Energy Regen
Once the initial attack lands on any enemy, the current character regains 10 Resonance Energy. If the current character uses their Outro Skill within the next 15s, the next character's damage dealt will be boosted by 12% for 15s.
Echo skill: Transform into Impermanence Heron to fly up and smack down, dealing 310.56% Havoc DMG. Long press to stay as Impermanence Heron and continuously spit flames, each attack dealing 55.73% Havoc DMG.
Skill upgrade priority
FirstResonance Liberation 
SecondForte Circuit 
ThirdResonance Skill 
FourthIntro Skill 
FifthBasic Attack Build · 03
3 verified lineups. Other rotations stay off the page until they are checked against the current game.
Alternative lineup
GlacioSubstitutions
No verified replacement for this slot.AeroSubstitutions
No verified replacement for this slot.
SpectroAlso works
Shorekeeper → Zhezhi → Carlotta; Shorekeeper gives Zhezhi +15% All DMG with CRIT buffs and dodge recovery, then Zhezhi gives Carlotta +25% Resonance Skill DMG and +20% Glacio DMG.
Alternative lineup
FusionSubstitutions
No verified replacement for this slot.AeroSubstitutions
No verified replacement for this slot.SpectroAlso works
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.
Alternative lineup
ElectroSubstitutions
No verified replacement for this slot.AeroSubstitutions
No verified replacement for this slot.SpectroAlso works
VERY difficult to play. Not recommended to casual players.
Detailed reference
Yangyang performs up to 4 consecutive attacks, dealing Aero DMG.
Yangyang consumes STA to lunge forward, dealing Aero DMG.
Use Basic Attack after Heavy Attack or Dodge Counter to perform Heavy Attack Zephyr Song, dealing Aero DMG.
Yangyang consumes STA to perform a Plunging Attack from mid-air, dealing Aero DMG.
Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to thrust forward, dealing Aero DMG.
Yangyang wields her sword to create a whirling vortex of winds that pulls nearby enemies to the center, dealing Aero DMG.
When Yangyang has 3 Melodies, she can cast Stormy Strike after Heavy Attack or Dodge Counter, dealing Aero DMG.
When Yangyang has 3 Melodies, cast Basic Attack in mid-air to consume all Melodies and perform consecutive strikes, diving from mid-air, dealing Aero DMG. As Yangyang lands, she sheathes her sword with an attack, dealing Aero DMG, considered as Basic Attack DMG.
Yangyang can hold up to 3 Melodies
Yangyang obtains 1 Melody with every Basic Attack 4 on hit.
Yangyang obtains 1 Melody for every Heavy Attack Zephyr Song on hit.
Yangyang obtains 1 Melody for every Resonance Skill Zephyr Domain on hit.
Yangyang obtains 1 Melody upon casting Intro Skill Cerulean Song.
Yangyang conjures a mighty Cyclone that pulls nearby enemies, dealing Aero DMG.
Yangyang sends the target into the air, dealing Aero DMG.
Yangyang recovers 30 STA after she casts a Mid-air Attack Feather Release.
Yangyang's Aero DMG Bonus is increased by 8% for 8s after casting Intro Skill Cerulean Song.
Restore 4 Resonance Energy per second for 5s for the incoming Resonator.
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.
Intro Skill Cerulean Song increases Yangyang's Aero DMG Bonus by an additional 15% for 8s.
Heavy Attack recovers an additional 10 Resonance Energy for Yangyang when it hits a target, which can be triggered 1 time every 20s.
Resonance Skill DMG Bonus is increased by 40%. The Wind Field's pulling effect on surrounding targets is enhanced, and the pulling range is expanded by 33%.
Mid-air Attack Feather Release's damage is increased by 95%.
Resonance Liberation Wind Spirals's damage is increased by 85%.
After casting Mid-air Attack Feather Release, the ATK of all team members is increased by 20% for 20s.
Kit text from the official Wuthering Waves guide by Kuro Games.
Yangyang is an Aero element resonator in Wuthering Waves.
Yangyang uses a Sword in Wuthering Waves.
Yangyang is a 4-star resonator in Wuthering Waves.
Yangyang serves as: Concerto Efficiency, Traction, Resonance Liberation Regeneration.
Yangyang was released on 23 May 2024.