Increase the Resonator's Coordinated Attack DMG by 80%. Upon a critical hit of Coordinated Attack, increase the active Resonator's ATK by 20% for 4s.
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Resonator file · Yuanwu
Yuanwu
- Nation
- HuanglongJinzhou
- Released
- 23 May 2024
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
Abyss Surges
- Base ATK
- 588
- ATK
- 36.5%
Stormy ResolutionView full weaponIncreases Energy Regen by 12.8%. When hitting a target with Resonance Skill, increases Basic Attack DMG Bonus by 10%, lasting for 8s. When hitting a target with Basic Attacks, increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 10%, lasting for 8s.
- Rank #2
Blazing Justice
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. DMG
- 48.6%
Darkness BreakerView full weaponIncreases ATK by 12%. Casting Basic Attack grants the following effects: Dealing damage ignores 8% of the target's DEF and Amplifies Spectro Frazzle DMG dealt by 50% for 6s. Retriggering the effect resets its duration.
- Rank #3
Daybreaker's Spine
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
Suturing DaylineView full weaponIncreases ATK by 12%. After dealing Basic Attack DMG, the wielder gains 20% Spectro DMG Bonus for 4s. Each time after the wielder inflicts Tune Strain - Shifting on the target, they gain 20% Basic Attack DMG Amplification and their Basic Attack DMG ignores 10% of the target's DEF for 6s.
4-Star & Craftable Tier
- Rank #4
Amity Accord
- Base ATK
- 338
- DEF
- 61.6%
Official Kuro recommendation and best-in-slot option.
CamaraderieView full weaponWhen Intro Skill is cast, increases Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus by 20%, lasting for 15s.
- Rank #5
Stonard
- Base ATK
- 412
- Crit. Rate
- 20.2%
Accessible 4-star option.
WallbreakerView full weaponCasting Resonance Skill increases the wielder's Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus by 18%, lasting for 15s.
- Rank #6
Originite: Type IV
- Base ATK
- 300
- Crit. DMG
- 40.5%
RejuvinateView full weaponWhen dealing Basic Attack DMG, heals 0.5% of the Resonator's Max HP. This effect can be triggered 1 time(s) every 3s.
Best Echo Setup
Database-backed set bonuses for the recommended setups.
Recommended Full Set
5pc Empyrean Anthem
Recommended Main Echo
Nightmare: Hecate
Main Slot Bonuses
The Resonator with the Echo equipped in the main slot gains 12.00% Havoc DMG Bonus and 20.00% Echo Skill DMG Bonus.
Echo Skill
Transform into Nightmare: Hecate. Leap up and smash down, dealing 3 stages of damage, each dealing Havoc DMG equal to 152.39% of her ATK.
- Charges
- 1
- Cooldown
- 25s
Best Echo Stats
Main stats by cost slot.
4-cost
Crit. Rate 3-cost
Energy Regen 3-cost
Energy Regen 1-cost
DEF% 1-cost
DEF% Substat Priority
Roll quality order for Yuanwu pieces.
- Crit. Rate
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Crit. DMG - DEF%
- Energy Regen
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Resonance Skill DMG Bonus -
Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus
Skill Priority
Level the biggest damage gains first.
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Resonance Liberation -
Forte Circuit -
Resonance Skill -
Basic Attack -
Intro Skill
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
Yuanwu Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Yuanwu
Outro Skill
Lightning Manipulation
Yuanwu unleashes thunderbolts in an area centered around the skill target, greatly reducing the Vibration Strength of enemies upon impact.
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
Mornye
Outro Skill
Recursion
Resonators in the team gain 25% All DMG Amplification for 30s.
Worth Knowing
Make sure to run Yuanwu on Rejuvenating Glow and your third party member on Moonlit Clouds for optimal DPS!
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
Yuanwu Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Yuanwu
Outro Skill
Lightning Manipulation
Yuanwu unleashes thunderbolts in an area centered around the skill target, greatly reducing the Vibration Strength of enemies upon impact.
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
Leihuangquan
Basic Attack
Yuanwu performs up to 5 consecutive attacks, dealing Electro DMG.
Heavy Attack
Yuanwu consumes STA to attack the target, dealing Electro DMG.
Mid-air Attack
Yuanwu consumes STA to launch a Mid-air Plunging Attack, dealing Electro DMG.
Dodge Counter
Use Basic Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Electro DMG.
Resonance Skill
Leihuang Master
Thunder Wedge
Yuanwu summons Thunder Wedge, dealing Electro DMG, and forms a Thunder Field centered on the Thunder Wedge. Thunder Wedge lasts for 12s.
Forte Circuit Rumbling Spark and Resonance Liberation Blazing Might will immediately detonate Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge on the field, dealing Electro DMG, considered as Resonance Skill DMG.
Thunder Field
The active character gains the effects below when in the Thunder Field: a Coordinated Attack from Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge is triggered when attacks hit a target, dealing Electro DMG. This can be triggered once every 1.2s. The effect lasts for 1.5s.
Forte Circuit
Unassuming Blade
Rumbling Spark
When Readiness is full, hold Resonance Skill to consume all Readiness and cast Rumbling Spark, dealing Electro DMG and entering the Lightning Infused state.
Thunder Uprising
When Readiness is full, Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge will be replaced with Thunder Uprising, dealing Electro DMG.
Lightning Infused
The character in Lightning Infused state has a greatly increased resistance to interruption.
When Yuanwu is in this state:
-Basic Attacks: Hit targets in a larger range, reduce enemy Vibration Strength with increased efficiency.
-Heavy Attacks: Have increased attack speed, reduce enemy Vibration Strength with increased efficiency.
-Dodge Counters: Have increased attack speed, reduce enemy Vibration Strength with increased efficiency.
-Use Basic Attack within 3s after casting a Heavy Attack or a successful Counterattack to cast Thunderweaver, dealing Electro DMG, considered as Basic Attack DMG.
-Does not recover Readiness.
Resonance Liberation
Blazing Might
Awaken the power of thunder and provide Forte Circuit Lightning Infused status to all characters on a nearby team for 10s, then perform a powerful blow that deals Electro DMG.
Intro Skill
Thunder Bombardment
Attack the target, dealing Electro DMG.
Inherent Skills
Thunderous Determination
The DMG multiplier of Resonance Skill Thunder Uprising is increased by 40%, and its reduction efficiency of enemy Vibration Strength is enhanced.
Reserved Confidence
The ranges of the Resonance Skills Thunder Field and Thunder Uprising are greatly expanded. When switched off the field during combat, if Readiness is not full, Yuanwu will automatically leave 1 Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge in place.
Lightning Manipulation
Yuanwu unleashes thunderbolts in an area centered around the skill target, greatly reducing the Vibration Strength of enemies upon impact.
Gauntlets
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: Steaming Cup of Justice
When Yuanwu is in Forte Circuit's Lightning Infused state, his Basic Attack Speed is increased by 20%, and his Heavy Attack Speed is increased by 20%.
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Sequence 2: Fierce Heart, Serene Mind
Intro Skill Thunder Bombardment additionally recovers 15 Resonance Energy for Yuanwu.
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Sequence 3: Upholder of Integrity
When the Coordinated Attacks of Resonance Skill's Thunder Wedge hits a target, the damage is additionally increased by 20% of Yuanwu's DEF.
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Sequence 4: Retributive Knuckles
When casting Resonance Liberation Blazing Might, the on-field character will gain a Shield equal to 200% of Yuanwu's DEF for 10s.
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Sequence 5: Neighborhood Protector
When Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge is on the field, Yuanwu's Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus is increased by 50%.
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Sequence 6: Defender of All Realms
All team members nearby within the range of Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge will gain a 32% DEF increase, lasting 3s.
Resources & States
Gauges and states Yuanwu's skills refer to, defined once.
- Readiness
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Yuanwu can hold up to 100 Readiness.
When Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge is on the field, Yuanwu gains 6 Readiness every second, even when he is not the active character;
When Resonance Skill Thunder Wedge hits a target with a Coordinated Attack, Yuanwu gains 5 Readiness.
Kit text from the official Wuthering Waves guide by Kuro Games.
◇ Frequently Asked Questions
What element is Yuanwu?
Yuanwu is a Electro element resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What weapon does Yuanwu use?
Yuanwu uses a Gauntlets in Wuthering Waves.
What rarity is Yuanwu?
Yuanwu is a 4-star resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What role does Yuanwu play?
Yuanwu serves as: Concerto Efficiency, Coordinated Attack, Interruption Resistance Boost, Vibration Strength Reduction.
When was Yuanwu released?
Yuanwu was released on 23 May 2024.