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Glacio Gauntlets

Youhu

Support and Healer Resonance Skill Damage Vibration Strength Reduction Coordinated Attack 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 Marcato51.8% Energy Regen · 338 ATK · Ceaseless Aria Accessible 4-star option.
  2. 03 Celestial Spiral18.2% ATK · 462 ATK · Intergalactic Gaze Accessible 4-star option.
  3. 04 Gauntlets#21D38.9% Energy Regen · 388 ATK · Mastermind Accessible 4-star option.
  4. 05 Blazing Justice48.6% Crit. DMG · 588 ATK · Darkness Breaker
  5. 06 Daybreaker's Spine24.3% Crit. Rate · 588 ATK · Suturing Dayline

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 Rejuvenating Glow

Layout
43311

Main stats by slot

4Main echo
Healing Bonus
3Second slot
ATK%
3Third slot
ATK%
1Fourth slot
ATK%
1Fifth slot
ATK%

Substat priority

  1. 1Energy Regeneration
  2. 2ATK%
  3. 3Flat ATK
Main echoOverlord · 4-cost

Fallacy of No Return

Activate the Echo Skill to summon a fraction of the Fallacy of No Return's power and deal a blast to the surrounding area, inflicting Spectro DMG equal to 15.86% of max HP, after which the Resonator gains 10% bonus Energy Regen and all team members 10% bonus ATK for 20s.

Cost
4
Charges
1
Cooldown
20s

Echo skill: Activate the Echo Skill to summon a fraction of the Fallacy of No Return's power and deal a blast to the surrounding area, inflicting Spectro DMG equal to 15.86% of max HP, after which the Resonator gains 10% bonus Energy Regen and all team members 10% bonus ATK for 20s. Hold Echo Skill to unleash a series of flurry assaults at the cost of STA, each dealing Spectro DMG equal to 1.58% of max HP; Release to end the assail in a powerful blow, dealing Spectro DMG equal to 19.82% of max HP.

Skill upgrade priority

  1. FirstResonance Skill
  2. SecondForte Circuit
  3. ThirdResonance Liberation
  4. FourthBasic Attack
  5. FifthIntro Skill

Build · 03

Teams

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

Recommended lineup

Calcharo Yinlin Best Team

Main DPSStep 1

Calcharo

Electro

Substitutions

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

Yinlin

Electro

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Support / OpenerStep 3

Youhu

Glacio

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Rotation

Calcharo is presented here because Youhu's buffs matter more with Main DPS characters that do lower DMG, where Yinlin's own DMG matters more.

Recommended lineup

Lingyang Zhezhi Team

Main DPSStep 1

Lingyang

Glacio

Substitutions

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

Zhezhi

Glacio

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Support / OpenerStep 3

Youhu

Glacio

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Rotation

Lingyang is presented here because Youhu's buffs matter more with Main DPS characters that do lower DMG, where Zhezhi's own DMG matters more.

Alternative lineup

Jiyan Team

Main DPSStep 1

Jiyan

Aero

Substitutions

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

Mortefi

Fusion

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.
Support / OpenerStep 3

Youhu

Glacio

Substitutions

No verified replacement for this slot.

Detailed reference

Full kit and field notes

Basic Attack

Frosty Punches

Basic Attack

Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks, dealing Glacio DMG.

Heavy Attack
  • When Frost is full, hold the Normal Attack Button to cast Frostfall.
  • When Frost is full during the Fortune Rolling state, release the Normal Attack Button to cast Frostfall. If Youhu cannot cast Frostfall at the moment, perform Lucky Draw once instead.

Youhu can obtain Frost in the following ways:

  • When Frost is not full, hold Normal Attack Button to enter the Fortune Rolling state and restore Frost over time.
  • When Basic Attacks hit a target.
Heavy Attack: Frostfall

Youhu dashes forward, dealing Glacio DMG, and performs Lucky Draw once.

Mid-air Attack

Perform a Plunging Attack at the cost of STA, dealing Glacio DMG.

Dodge Counter

When Youhu possesses no Antique, quickly press Normal Attack Button right after a successful Dodge to thrust forward, dealing Glacio DMG, and perform Lucky Draw once.

Resonance Skill

Scroll Divination

Youhu smashes her scroll down at the enemy, dealing Glacio DMG, restoring HP for all party members nearby, and performs Lucky Draw once.

Lucky Draw

Youhu obtains a random Antique after the Lucky Draw. With an Antique, her next Basic Attack will activate the corresponding Antique Appraisal.

Only one Antique can exist at a time, and the newly drawn Antique will replace the existing one.

Antique Appraisal
  • Chime: Attack the enemy with a Chime, dealing Glacio DMG. Chime can effectively reduce the enemy's Vibration Strength.
  • Ruyi: Batter the enemy with a Ruyi, dealing Glacio DMG. Ruyi has a higher DMG Multiplier.
  • Ding: Ram into the enemy on a Ding, dealing Glacio DMG. Ding can effectively break the enemy's stance.
  • Mask: Throw a Mask at enemies in front, dealing Glacio DMG. Mask can pull in enemies along its path.
Forte Circuit

Poetic Essence

At four Auspices, hold the Normal Attack button to release Poetic Essence, dealing Glacio DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG, while restoring HP for all nearby party members.

Youhu can hold up to four Auspices.

Poetic Essence

Deal Glacio DMG to enemies within the range and additionally obtain one of the following effects based on the Auspice combination:

  • Free Verse: Four different types Auspices. Additionally reduce the Vibration Strength of hit enemies.
  • Antithesis: A pair of Auspices. Increase Poetic Essence's DMG by 70%.
  • Double Pun: Two pairs of Auspices. Additionally restore HP for all nearby party members.
  • Triplet: Three identical Auspices. Increase Poetic Essence's DMG by 175%.
  • Perfect Rhyme: Four identical Auspices. Simultaneously activate the effects of Free Verse, Double Pun, and Triplet.

Casting Poetic Essence removes all Auspices.

Auspice
  • Youhu gains an Auspice through Antique Appraisal. Use Basic Attack while holding an Antique to receive the corresponding Auspice.
  • Youhu unlocks Antiques by casting Resonance Skill Scroll Divination, Intro Skill Scroll of Wonders, Heavy Attack Frostfall, Resonance Liberation Fortune's Favor, and Dodge Counter.
Resonance Liberation

Fortune's Favor

Youhu hurls her scroll at the enemy, causing a Glacio DMG blast in the area.

On the blast, four buttons will appear. Choose a button within the specified time to obtain the corresponding Antique. Otherwise, obtain one random Antique.

Intro Skill

Scroll of Wonders

Toss out the scroll and perform Lucky Draw once.

Inherent Skills

Treasured Piece

Restore HP for all nearby party members based on 30% of the healing provided by Resonance Skill Scroll Divination when Resonance Skill Antique Appraisal is cast.

Rare Find

Gain 15% Glacio DMG Bonus for 14s upon casting Intro Skill Scroll of Wonders.

Outro Skill

Timeless Classics

The incoming Resonator has their Coordinated Attack DMG Amplified by 100% for 28s.

Tune Break

Gauntlets

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

Resonance Chain

  1. Sequence 1: Waterside Respite

    Youhu has a 10% chance to gain immunity to damage and interruption after casting Lucky Draw. This effect lasts for 5s or until she is switched out.

  2. Sequence 2: Sunroom Siesta

    The DMG bonus of Antithesis, Triplet and Perfect Rhyme on Poetic Essence is doubled.

  3. Sequence 3: Restless Sleep

    Youhu's ATK is increased by 20%.

  4. Sequence 4: Frosted Lullaby

    Every time Resonance Skill Scroll Divination is cast, there is a 20% chance that the skill will not enter Cooldown.

  5. Sequence 5: Dreamland Meander

    When Intro Skill Scroll of Wonders is cast, Youhu's Crit. Rate is increased by 15% for 14s.

  6. Sequence 6: Slumber Evermore

    When casting Resonance Skill Antique Appraisal, gain 1 stack of Sky Blue, stackable up to 4 times, lasting for 7s. Each stack increases Youhu's Crit. DMG by 15%.

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

◇ Frequently Asked Questions

What element is Youhu?

Youhu is a Glacio element resonator in Wuthering Waves.

What weapon does Youhu use?

Youhu uses a Gauntlets in Wuthering Waves.

What rarity is Youhu?

Youhu is a 4-star resonator in Wuthering Waves.

What role does Youhu play?

Youhu serves as: Support and Healer, Resonance Skill Damage, Vibration Strength Reduction, Coordinated Attack DMG Amplification.

When was Youhu released?

Youhu was released on 24 October 2024.