Xiangli Yao is a 5-star Electro DPS character in Wuthering Waves, recognized as one of the top characters in the game. He was made available as a free reward in version 1.2, despite being a highly rated 5-star unit. When it comes to damage output, he outperforms many other characters significantly.
Although he can be challenging to use, mastering Xiangli Yao’s combos will allow you to clear all game content effortlessly. If you are considering building Xiangli Yao and possibly obtaining additional copies to enhance his damage, this guide is for you.
Here’s the best Xiangli Yao build in Wuthering Waves, including optimal weapons, Echoes, and team compositions.
Best Xiangli Yao build in Wuthering Waves
| Weapon | Echo | Sonata Effect | Stats | Team Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verity’s Handle | Tempest Mephis | Void Thunder | Cost 4: Crit Rate or Crit DMG Cost 3: Electro DMG Cost 1: ATK% Substats: Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK%, Energy Recharge, Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus |
Xiangli Yao, Yinlin, Verina |
This build is ideal for maximizing Xiangli Yao’s potential. For details on each component of this setup, read further.
Best weapons for Xiangli Yao
Verity’s Handle
Verity’s Handle is the premier weapon for Xiangli Yao in Wuthering Waves. It offers a 12% Attribute DMG Bonus and a 48% Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus to the user. Additionally, this effect can be extended by 5 seconds with each use of the Resonance Skill, stacking up to a maximum of 3 times.
If you’re aiming for optimal damage with Xiangli Yao, this weapon is highly recommended.
Abyss Surges
Abyss Surges serves as another top-tier weapon for Xiangli Yao. This 5-star weapon enhances Energy Regen for the user by 12.8% and boosts Basic ATK DMG by 10% after using the Resonance Skill. Furthermore, it increases the Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 10% when executing Basic Attacks against targets.
Best Echo and Sonata Effect for Xiangli Yao
Echo
For Xiangli Yao, the best Echo is Tempest Mephis, which complements his abilities well. This Echo grants the Void Thunder Sonata Effect, increasing the user’s Electro DMG and Heavy Attack DMG.
Sonata Effect
The optimal Sonata Effect for Xiangli Yao is Void Thunder. The set bonuses for this effect are:
| Set Piece | Set Bonus |
|---|---|
| 2-pc | Electro DMG +10%. |
| 5-pc | Electro DMG +15% after using Heavy Attack or Resonance Skill. This effect can stack up to 2 times, each lasting 15s. |
Xiangli Yao Ascension and Forte level-up materials
Ascension
Xiangli Yao requires LF Whisperin Core and its upgrades, Hidden Thunder Tacet Core, and Violet Coral for ascension. The required materials are:
- LF Whisperin Core x4
- MF Whisperin Core x12
- HF Whisperin Core x12
- FF Whisperin Core x4
- Hidden Thunder Tacet Core x46
- Violet Coral x60
Forte level-up materials
For leveling up Xiangli Yao’s Forte, you will need LF Whisperin Core and its upgrades, as well as Cadence Seed and its upgrades, and Unending Destruction. Here’s the breakdown of required materials:
- LF Whisperin Core x25
- MF Whisperin Core x28
- HF Whisperin Core x40
- FF Whisperin Core x57
- Cadence Seed x25
- Cadence Bud x28
- Cadence Leaf x55
- Cadence Blossom x67
- Unending Destruction x26
Best Xiangli Yao team comp
The ideal teammates for Xiangli Yao include Yinlin and Verina. In this composition, Xiangli Yao serves as the primary DPS, significantly enhanced by Yinlin’s Outro Skill, while her personal damage also proves valuable.
Yinlin is essential support for Xiangli Yao, while Verina provides healing and powerful buffs to the team. However, the lack of alternatives to Yinlin makes the team composition somewhat restrictive.
Xiangli Yao abilities
Xiangli Yao can unleash significant damage through his abilities.
Basic Attack
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic Attack | Perform up to 5 consecutive attacks that deal Electro DMG. |
| Heavy Attack | Execute a charged attack, consuming STA, to deal Electro DMG. |
| Mid-air Attack | Perform a Plunging Attack from mid-air, using STA, to deal Electro DMG. |
| Dodge Counter | Execute a Basic Attack after a successful Dodge for dealing Electro DMG. |
Resonance Skill
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Deduction | Attack the target, inflicting Electro DMG. |
Resonance Liberation
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cogitation Model | Attack the target, dealing Electro DMG. Enters Intuition: During Intuition, obtain 3 Hypercubes. Consuming 1 Hypercube occurs with every cast of the Resonance Skill Law of Reigns. Intuition extends until all Hypercubes are expended; Basic Attack and Heavy Attack are transformed into Basic Attack Pivot – Impale, performing up to 3 consecutive attacks for Electro DMG; Resonance Skill Deduction changes to Resonance Skill Divergence, inflicting Electro DMG; Dodge Attack is replaced with Dodge Attack – Unfathomed, classified as Resonance Liberation DMG. |
Forte Circuit – Forever Seeking
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Decipher | Upon reaching 100 Capacity, the Resonance Skill Deduction becomes Resonance Skill Decipher, attacking the target for Electro DMG, regarded as Resonance Liberation DMG. |
| Law of Reigns | While in Intuition from Resonance Liberation and upon obtaining 5 Performance Capacity, Resonance Skill Divergence turns into Resonance Skill Law of Reigns, attacking the target with Electro DMG, acknowledged as Resonance Liberation DMG. |
| Revamp | Shortly after casting Resonance Skill Law of Reigns or Divergence, executing a Basic Attack allows for a Mid-air Attack Revamp, consuming STA and dealing Electro DMG, recorded as Resonance Liberation DMG. |
| Capacity | Xiangli Yao can stock up to 100 Capacity; during Intuition from Resonance Liberation, he does not accumulate Capacity. Gaining Capacity occurs through Basic Attack Probes on hit and Resonance Skill Deduction on hit. |
| Performance Capacity | He can approve up to 5 Performance Capacity; while in Intuition from Resonance Liberation, earn 1 Performance Capacity when the 1st Stage of Basic Attack Pivot – Impale hits a target, and 2 Performance Capacity upon 2nd and 3rd Stage hits. Gaining 2 Performance Capacity arises from hitting with Resonance Skill Divergence and 3 Performance Capacity with each Mid-air Attack Revamp hit. |
Xiangli Yao Resonance Sequences
Xiangli Yao’s power amplifies with each Resonance Chain enhancement. The Resonance Sequences for Xiangli Yao in Wuthering Waves include:
- Level 1 – Prodigy of Proteges: The Resonance Skill Law of Reigns launches 6 Convolution Matrices at foes, each delivering Resonance Liberation DMG equal to 8% of the skill’s DMG Multiplier.
- Level 2 – Traces of Predecessors: Executing Resonance Skill or Resonance Liberation Cogitation Model elevates Crit. DMG by 30% for 8 seconds.
- Level 3 – Ruins of Ancient: Casting Resonance Liberation Cogitation Model bolsters the DMG of subsequent Resonance Skill moves by 63% for 24 seconds: Decipher, Deduction, Divergence, and Law of Reigns, with this effect triggering up to 5 times.
- Level 4 – Vessel of Rebirth: Casting Resonance Liberation Cogitation Model gives a 25% DMG Bonus to all team members’ Resonance Liberation for 30 seconds.
- Level 5 – End of Stars: The DMG Multiplier of Outro Skill Chain Rule is enhanced by 222%. The DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation Cogitation Model receives a 100% boost.
- Level 6 – Solace of the Ordinary: The Hypercubes acquired from Resonance Liberation Cogitation Model are upgraded, increasing the DMG Multiplier of Resonance Skill Law of Reigns by 76%.
Xiangli Yao pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Exceptional damage potential | Limited team compatibility |
| Ability to slow down enemies for uninterrupted combos | |
| Free unit, making him accessible to players |
Xiangli Yao trailer
On September 4, 2024, Kuro Games unveiled the official trailer for Xiangli Yao on their YouTube channel. If you haven’t yet viewed it, you can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTkkBkUvi0Q
This information encapsulates everything you need to know about Xiangli Yao in Wuthering Waves.
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